Mitek Systems Inc 10-Q for FY2021 Q3
Mitek Systems Inc (MITK)
10-Q
2021-08-05
For: 2021-06-30
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About this 10-Q
Mitek Systems Inc filed this 10-Q on August 5, 2021, covering the quarter ended June 30, 2021 (FY2021 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended June 30, 2021, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $31.78M
- up 25.0% from $25.41M a year earlier
- Net income
- $2.99M
- up 121.4% from net income of $1.35M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- $0.07
- up 133.3% from $0.03 a year earlier
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |||||
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2021
| 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 001-35231
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |||||||
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||||
(619 ) 269-6800
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
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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 ☒
There were 44,024,072 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of July 31, 2021.
MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2021
INDEX
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(amounts in thousands except share data)
| June 30, 2021 (Unaudited) | September 30, 2020 | ||||||||||
| ASSETS | |||||||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Short-term investments | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | |||||||||||
| Contract assets | |||||||||||
| Prepaid expenses | |||||||||||
| Other current assets | |||||||||||
| Total current assets | |||||||||||
| Long-term investments | |||||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | |||||||||||
| Right-of-use assets | |||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | |||||||||||
| Goodwill | |||||||||||
| Deferred income tax assets | |||||||||||
| Convertible senior notes hedge | |||||||||||
| Other non-current assets | |||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | |||||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Accrued payroll and related taxes | |||||||||||
| Deferred revenue, current portion | |||||||||||
| Lease liabilities, current portion | |||||||||||
| Acquisition-related contingent consideration | |||||||||||
| Other current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Convertible senior notes | |||||||||||
| Embedded conversion derivative | |||||||||||
| Deferred revenue, non-current portion | |||||||||||
| Lease liabilities, non-current portion | |||||||||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities | |||||||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities | |||||||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, $ | |||||||||||
Common stock, $ | |||||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | |||||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | ( | ||||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | |||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | |||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands except per share data)
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Nine Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software and hardware | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Services and other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue—software and hardware | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue—services and other | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling and marketing(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development(1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating costs and expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | ( | ( | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share—basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net income per share—diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares used in calculating net income per share—basic | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares used in calculating net income per share—diluted | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on investments | ( | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
(1) June 30, 2020 consolidated statements of operations reflect reclassifications to conform to the current year presentation.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock Outstanding Shares | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of restricted stock units | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related shares issued | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock Outstanding Shares | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, March 31, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of restricted stock units | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements..
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MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CONTINUED
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock Outstanding Shares | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of restricted stock units | ( | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related shares issued | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sale of convertible senior notes warrants | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirements of common stock | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | — | — | — | — | ( | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended June 30, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock Outstanding Shares | Common Stock | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Deficit | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Total Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, September 30, 2019 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of restricted stock units | ( | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirements of common stock | ( | — | — | ( | — | ( | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Components of other comprehensive income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Currency translation adjustment | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total other comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance, June 30, 2020 | $ | $ | $ | ( | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements..
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MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||
| Operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | |||||||||||
| Amortization of investment premiums & other | ( | ||||||||||
| Accretion and amortization on debt securities | |||||||||||
| Net changes in estimated fair value of acquisition-related contingent consideration | |||||||||||
| Deferred taxes | ( | ||||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | ( | ||||||||||
| Contract assets | ( | ||||||||||
| Other assets | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ||||||||||
| Accrued payroll and related taxes | |||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | |||||||||||
| Restructuring accrual | ( | ||||||||||
| Other liabilities | ( | ||||||||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | |||||||||||
| Investing activities: | |||||||||||
| Purchases of investments | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Sales and maturities of investments | |||||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | ( | ||||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of convertible senior notes | |||||||||||
| Payment for convertible senior notes issuance costs | ( | ||||||||||
| Purchase of 2026 convertible senior notes hedge | ( | ||||||||||
| Proceeds from issuance of convertible senior notes warrants | |||||||||||
| Proceeds from the issuance of equity plan common stock | |||||||||||
| Repurchases and retirements of common stock | ( | ||||||||||
| Payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Proceeds from other borrowings | |||||||||||
| Principal payments on other borrowings | ( | ( | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | |||||||||||
| Foreign currency effect on cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | |||||||||||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | $ | |||||||||
| Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||||||||
| Unrealized holding gain (loss) on available for sale investments | $ | ( | $ | ||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements... ..
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MITEK SYSTEMS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of Operations
Mitek Systems, Inc. (“Mitek” or the “Company”) is a leading innovator of mobile image capture and digital identity verification solutions. Mitek is a software development company with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. The Company is currently serving more than 7,500 financial services organizations and leading marketplace and financial technology (“fintech”) brands across the globe. The Company’s solutions are embedded in native mobile apps and browsers to facilitate better online user experiences, fraud detection and reduction, and compliant transactions.
Mitek’s Mobile Deposit® solution is used today by millions of consumers in the United States (“U.S.”) and Canada for mobile check deposit. Mobile Deposit® enables individuals and businesses to remotely deposit checks using their camera-equipped smartphone or tablet. Mitek’s Mobile Deposit® solution is embedded within the financial institutions’ digital banking apps used by consumers and has now processed over five billion check deposits. Mitek began selling Mobile Deposit® in early 2008 and received its first patent for this product in August 2010. As of June 30, 2021, the Company has been granted 73 patents and it has an additional 15 patent applications pending.
Mitek’s Mobile Verify® verifies a user’s identity online enabling organizations to build safer digital communities. Scanning an identity document helps enable an enterprise to verify the identity of the person with whom they are conducting business, to comply with growing governmental Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer regulatory requirements, and to improve the overall customer experience for digital onboarding. To be sure the person submitting the identity document is who they say they are, Mitek’s Mobile Verify Face Comparison provides an additional layer of online verification and compares the face on the submitted identity document with the live selfie photo of the user.
The combination of identity document capture and data extraction process enables the organization to prefill the end user’s application, with far fewer key strokes, thus reducing keying errors, and improving both operational efficiency and the customer experience. Today, the financial services verticals (banks, credit unions, lenders, payments processors, card issuers, fintech companies, etc.) represent the greatest percentage of use of our solutions, but there is accelerated adoption by marketplaces, sharing economy, and hospitality sectors. Mitek uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to constantly improve the product performance of Mobile Verify® such as speed and accuracy of approvals of identification documents. The core of Mitek’s user experience is driven by Mitek MiSnap™, the leading image capture technology, which is incorporated across the Company’s product lines. It provides a simple, intuitive, and superior user-experience, making digital transactions faster, more accurate, and easier for the consumer. Mobile Fill® automates application prefill of any form with user data by simply snapping a picture of the driver’s license or other similar user identity document.
CheckReader™ enables financial institutions to automatically extract data from a check image received across any deposit channel—branch, ATM, remote deposit capture, and mobile. Through the automatic recognition of all fields on checks, whether handwritten or machine print, CheckReader™ speeds the time to deposit for financial institutions and enables them to comply with check clearing regulations.
In May 2021 (as more fully described below in Note 3) Mitek acquired ID R&D, Inc. (“ID R&D”), an award-winning provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice and face biometrics and liveness detection. The ID R&D Acquisition (as defined below) will simplify and secure the entire transaction lifecycle for both businesses and consumers. Businesses and financial institutions will have access to one authentication solution to deploy throughout the complete transaction cycle, and can provide consumers with a simple, intuitive approach to fighting fraud.
The Company markets and sells its products and services worldwide through internal, direct sales teams located in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America as well as through channel partners. The Company’s partner sales strategy includes channel partners who are financial services technology providers and identity verification providers. These partners integrate the Company’s products into their solutions to meet the needs of their customers.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company as of June 30, 2021 have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, accordingly, they do not include all information and footnote disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”). The Company believes the footnotes and other disclosures made in the financial statements are adequate for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The financial statements include all adjustments (solely of a normal recurring nature) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to make the information presented not misleading. You should read these financial statements and the accompanying notes in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 7, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (together, the “Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on December 11, 2020.
Results for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of results for any other interim period or for a full fiscal year.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, deferred taxes, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, management reviews its estimates based upon currently available information. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. These estimates include, but are not limited to, assessing the collectability of accounts receivable, estimation of the value of stock-based compensation awards, fair value of assets and liabilities acquired, impairment of goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets, fair value of debt derivatives, standalone selling price related to revenue recognition, contingent consideration, and income taxes.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year presentation to conform to the current year presentation. Prior to fiscal 2020, the Company had included its product management costs in selling and marketing expenses. Due to certain personnel and functional responsibility changes in this function, the Company has reclassified these costs to research and development expenses. To conform to the current period’s presentation, prior year’s financials have been reclassified accordingly. The Company has determined that this reclassification was not material to previously reported financial statements. Product management costs were $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020. Product management costs were $2.2 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and its related amendments (collectively known as “ASC 606”). ASC 606 outlines a single comprehensive model to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers. The core principle, involving a five-step process, of the revenue model is that an entity recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.
The Company generates revenue primarily from the delivery of licenses (to both on premise and transactional software as a service (“SaaS”) products) and related services, as well as the delivery of hardware and professional services. Revenue is measured
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based on consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control over a product or service to a customer which may be at a point in time or over time. See Note 2 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details.
Contract Assets and Liabilities
The Company recognizes revenue when control of the license is transferred to the customer. The Company records a contract asset when the revenue is recognized prior to the date payments become due. Contract assets that are expected to be paid within one year are recorded in current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. All other contract assets are recorded in other non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheet. Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue. When the performance obligation is expected to be fulfilled within one year, the deferred revenue is recorded in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. When the performance obligation is expected to be fulfilled beyond one year, the deferred revenue is recorded in non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company reports net contract asset or liability positions on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.
Contract Costs
The Company incurs incremental costs to obtain a contract, consisting primarily of sales commissions incurred only if a contract is obtained. When the commission rate for a customer renewal is not commensurate with the commission rate for a new contract, the commission is capitalized if expected to be recovered. Such costs are capitalized and amortized using a portfolio approach consistent with the pattern of transfer of the good or service to which the asset relates. Contract costs are recorded in other current and non-current assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Net Income Per Share
The Company calculates net income per share in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share. Basic net income per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share also gives effect to all potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, such as restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock options, and shares issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), convertible senior notes and warrants, if dilutive. In a period with a net loss position, potentially dilutive securities are not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because to do so would be antidilutive, and the number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted net loss per share is the same.
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| Net income | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Net income per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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Investments
Investments consist of corporate notes and bonds, commercial paper, U.S. Treasury securities, and asset-backed securities. The Company classifies investments as available-for-sale at the time of purchase and reevaluates such classification as of each balance sheet date. All investments are recorded at estimated fair value. Unrealized gains and losses for available-for-sale securities are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. The Company evaluates its investments to assess whether those with unrealized loss positions are other-than-temporarily impaired. Impairments are considered to be other-than-temporary if they are related to deterioration in credit risk or if it is likely that the Company will sell the securities before the recovery of its cost basis. Realized gains and losses and declines in value judged to be other-than-temporary are determined based on the specific identification method and are reported in other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income. No
All investments whose maturity or sale is expected within one year are classified as “current” on the consolidated balance sheets. All other securities are classified as “long-term” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Capitalized Software Development Costs
Costs incurred for the development of software that will be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are capitalized when technological feasibility has been established. Software development costs consist primarily of compensation of development personnel and related overhead incurred to develop new products and upgrade and enhance the Company’s current products, as well as fees paid to outside consultants. Capitalization of software development costs ceases, and amortization of capitalized software development costs commences when the products are available for general release. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, no no
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets
The Company’s goodwill and intangible assets resulted from prior acquisitions. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least annually or as circumstances indicate that their value may no
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longer be recoverable. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (“ASC 350”), the Company reviews its goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment at least annually in its fiscal fourth quarter and more frequently if events or changes in circumstances occur that indicate a potential reduction in the fair value of its reporting unit and/or its indefinite-lived intangible asset below their respective carrying values. Examples of such events or circumstances include: a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, a significant decline in the Company’s stock price, a significant decline in the Company’s projected revenue or cash flows, an adverse action or assessment by a regulator, unanticipated competition, a loss of key personnel, or the presence of other indicators that would indicate a reduction in the fair value of a reporting unit. No such events or circumstances have occurred since the last impairment assessment was performed.
The Company’s goodwill is considered to be impaired if management determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit to which the goodwill has been assigned exceeds management’s estimate of its fair value. Based on the guidance provided by ASC 350 and ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, management has determined that the Company operates in one segment and consists of one reporting unit given the similarities in economic characteristics between its operations and the common nature of its products, services and customers. Because the Company has only one reporting unit, and because the Company is publicly traded, the Company determines the fair value of the reporting unit based on its market capitalization as it believes this represents the best evidence of fair value. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, management completed its annual goodwill impairment test and concluded that the Company’s goodwill was not impaired. The Company’s conclusion that goodwill was no t impaired was based on a comparison of its net assets to its market capitalization.
Because the Company determines the fair value of its reporting unit based on its market capitalization, the Company’s future reviews of goodwill for impairment may be impacted by changes in the price of the Common Stock. For example, a significant decline in the price of the Common Stock may cause the fair value of its goodwill to fall below its carrying value. Therefore, the Company cannot assure that when it completes its future reviews of goodwill for impairment a material impairment charge will not be recorded.
Other Borrowings
The Company has certain loan agreements with Spanish government agencies which were assumed when the Company acquired ICAR Vision Systems, S.L. ("ICAR"). These agreements have repayment periods of to twelve years and bear no interest. As of June 30, 2021, $0.9 million was outstanding under these agreements and $0.1 million and $0.8 million is recorded in other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets. As of September 30, 2020, $0.7 million, was outstanding under these agreements and approximately $0.1 million and $0.6 million is recorded in other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities, respectively, in the consolidated balance sheets.
Guarantees
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is not subject to potential obligations under guarantees that fall within the scope of FASB ASC Topic 460, Guarantees (“ASC 460”), except for standard indemnification and warranty provisions that are contained within many of the Company’s customer license and service agreements and certain supplier agreements, and give rise only to the disclosure requirements prescribed by ASC 460. Indemnification and warranty provisions contained within the Company’s customer license and service agreements and certain supplier agreements are generally consistent with those prevalent in the Company’s industry. The Company has not historically incurred significant obligations under customer indemnification or warranty provisions and does not expect to incur significant obligations in the future. Accordingly, the Company does not maintain accruals for potential customer indemnification or warranty-related obligations.
Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Deferred tax assets and liabilities arise from temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years.
Management evaluates the available evidence about future taxable income and other possible sources of realization of deferred tax assets. The valuation allowance reduces deferred tax assets to an amount that represents management’s best estimate of the amount of such deferred tax assets that more likely than not will be realized. See Note 7 of the consolidated financial statements for additional details.
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Stock-Based Compensation
The Company issues RSUs, stock options, performance options, and performance RSUs as awards to its employees. Additionally, eligible employees may participate in the ESPP. Employee stock awards are measured at fair value on the date of grant and expense is recognized using the straight-line single-option method in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Forfeitures are recorded as they occur.
The Company assigns fair value to RSUs based on the closing stock price of its Common Stock on the date of grant.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and ESPP shares using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Black-Scholes option pricing model requires subjective assumptions, including future stock price volatility and expected time to exercise, which greatly affect the calculated values. The expected term of options granted is derived from historical data on employee exercises and post-vesting employment termination behavior. The risk-free rate selected to value any particular grant is based on the U.S. Treasury rate that corresponds to the expected life of the grant effective as of the date of the grant. The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price. These factors could change in the future, affecting the determination of stock-based compensation expense in future periods.
The Company estimates the fair value of performance options, Senior Executive Performance RSUs, and similar awards using the Monte-Carlo simulation. The Monte-Carlo simulation requires subjective assumptions, including the Company’s valuation date stock price, the annual risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, the probability of reaching the stock performance targets, and a 20 -trading-day average stock price.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (ASC 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contract (“ASU 2018-15”), which requires hosting arrangements that are service contracts to follow the guidance for internal-use software to determine which implementation costs can be capitalized. The Company adopted ASU 2018-15 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (“ASU 2018-13”), to eliminate, add, and modify certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. Entities will no longer be required to disclose the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, but public companies will be required to disclose the range and weighted average used to develop significant unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted ASU 2018-13 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (“ASU 2017-04”), which eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test that had required a hypothetical purchase price allocation. Rather, entities should apply the same impairment assessment to all reporting units and recognize an impairment loss for the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, without exceeding the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Entities will continue to have the option to perform a qualitative assessment for a reporting unit to determine if the quantitative impairment test is necessary. The Company adopted ASU 2017-04 in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, and the adoption did not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Change in Significant Accounting Policy
Except for the accounting policy for Convertible Senior Notes Hedge and Embedded Conversion Derivative, established in connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes, there have been no significant changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies in Note 2. “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 of the Company’s Form 10-K.
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Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2020-06—Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)—Accounting For Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity (“ASU 2020-06”). ASU 2020-06 simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current GAAP. Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features through equity. Without an initial allocation of proceeds to the conversion option, the debt will likely have a lower discount, thereby resulting in less noncash interest expense through accretion. ASU 2020-06 removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts to qualify for such exception. ASU 2020-06 also simplifies the diluted net income per share calculation in certain areas. ASU 2020-06 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and early adoption is permitted for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years. This update permits the use of either the modified retrospective or fully retrospective method of transition. The Company expects that ASU 2020-06 will eliminate the separate accounting described above and reduce the interest expense that we expect to recognize. The Company plans to early adopt ASU 2020-06 for its fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021.
In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASU 2019-12”), which is intended to simplify various aspects related to accounting for income taxes. ASU 2019-12 removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact of adoption of this updated authoritative guidance on the consolidated financial statements.
No other new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 had, or is expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
2. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Nature of Goods and Services
The following is a description of principal activities from which the Company generates its revenue. Contracts with customers are evaluated on a contract-by-contract basis as contracts may include multiple types of goods and services as described below.
Software and Hardware
Software and hardware revenue is generated from on premise software license sales, as well as sales of hardware scanner boxes and on premise appliance products. For software license agreements that are distinct, the Company recognizes software license revenue upon delivery and after evidence of a contract exists. Hardware revenue is recognized in the period that the hardware is shipped.
Services and Other
Services and other revenue is generated from the sale of transactional SaaS products and services, maintenance associated with the sale of software and hardware, and consulting and professional services. The Company recognizes services and other revenue over the period in which such services are performed. The Company’s model typically includes an up-front fee and a periodic commitment from the customer that commences upon completion of the implementation through the remainder of the customer life. The up-front fee is the initial setup fee, or the implementation fee. The periodic commitment includes, but is not limited to, a fixed periodic fee and/or a transactional fee based on system usage that exceeds committed minimums. If the up-front fee is not distinct, revenue is deferred until the date the customer commences use of the Company’s services, at which point the up-front fee is recognized ratably over the life of the customer arrangement. The Company does not view the signing of the contract or the provision of initial setup services as discrete earnings events that are distinct.
Significant Judgments in Application of the Guidance
The Company uses the following methods, inputs, and assumptions in determining amounts of revenue to recognize:
Identification of Performance Obligations
For contracts that contain multiple performance obligations, which include combinations of software licenses, maintenance, and services, the Company accounts for individual goods or services as a separate performance obligation if they are distinct. The good or service is distinct if the good or service is separately identifiable from other items in the arrangement and if a customer can benefit from it on its own or with other resources that are readily available to the customer. If these criteria are not met, the promised goods or services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.
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Determination of Transaction Price
The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange for transferring products or services to the customer. The Company includes any fixed charges within its contracts as part of the total transaction price. To the extent that variable consideration is not constrained, the Company includes an estimate of the variable amount, as appropriate, within the total transaction price and updates its assumptions over the duration of the contract. As a practical expedient, the Company does not adjust the transaction price for the effects of a significant financing component if, at contract inception, the period between customer payment and the transfer of goods or services is expected to be one year or less.
Assessment of Estimates of Variable Consideration
Many of the Company’s contracts with customers contain some component of variable consideration; however, the constraint will generally not result in a reduction in the estimated transaction price for most forms of variable consideration. The Company may constrain the estimated transaction price in the event of a high degree of uncertainty as to the final consideration amount owed because of an extended length of time over which the fees may be adjusted.
Allocation of Transaction Price
The transaction price, including any discounts, is allocated between separate goods and services in a contract that contains multiple performance obligations based on their relative standalone selling prices. The standalone selling prices are determined based on the prices at which the Company separately sells each good or service. For items that are not sold separately, the Company estimates the standalone selling prices using available information such as market conditions and internally approved pricing guidelines. In instances where there are observable selling prices for professional services and support and maintenance, the Company may apply the residual approach to estimate the standalone selling price of software licenses. In certain situations, primarily transactional SaaS revenue described above, the Company allocates variable consideration to a series of distinct goods or services within a contract. The Company allocates variable payments to one or more, but not all, of the distinct goods or services or to a series of distinct goods or services in a contract when (i) the variable payment relates specifically to the Company’s efforts to transfer the distinct good or service and (ii) the variable payment is for an amount that depicts the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring the promised goods or services to its customer.
Disaggregation of Revenue
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Contract Balances
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Contract Costs
3. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On May 28, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed the acquisition of ID R&D (the “ID R&D Acquisition”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) dated May 28, 2021, by and among the Company, ID R&D and Alexey Khitrov (the “Representative”). Upon completion of the ID R&D Acquisition, ID R&D became a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Mitek Systems, Inc. ID R&D is an award-winning provider of artificial intelligence-based voice and face biometrics and liveness detection.
As consideration for the ID R&D Acquisition, the Company agreed to pay an aggregate purchase price of up to $49.0 million. On the Closing Date, the equityholders of ID R&D received from the Company: (i) $13.0 million in cash, subject to adjustments for transaction expenses, escrow amounts, indebtedness and working capital adjustments (the “Initial Cash Payment”); and (ii) 867,226 shares or $13.9 million of Common Stock. In addition to the foregoing, the equityholders of ID R&D may become entitled to receive additional consideration from the Company upon achievement of certain milestones as follows (collectively, the “Earnout Payments”): subject to ID R&D’s achievement of target revenue for the period commencing on the Closing Date and ending on the one year anniversary thereof and the period commencing on the one year anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on the one year anniversary thereof (each such period, an “Earnout Period”): (i) an aggregate maximum amount of approximately $12.3 million with respect to the first Earnout Period and (ii) approximately $9.8 million with respect to the second Earnout Period, with 15 % of the first Earnout Period’s payment to be deposited (as additional funds) into an escrow fund described below. The Company will
make the Earnout Payments in the form of cash and shares of Common Stock as set forth in the Merger Agreement. The Company has granted the Representative an option to shift the Earnout Period(s) out by one year , pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement. Moreover, in the event actual revenue for an Earnout Period exceeds the target revenue for such period, the amount of such excess will be credited towards the achievement of the subsequent Earnout Period’s Earnout Payment.
The Company estimated the fair value of the consideration for the Earnout Periods to be $15.3 million on the Closing Date, which was determined using a discounted cash flow methodology based on financial forecasts determined by management that included assumptions about revenue growth and discount rates, and is included in level three of the fair value hierarchy. Each quarter the Company revises the estimated fair value of the consideration for the Earnout Periods and changes in the fair value are included in acquisition-related costs and expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income. See Note 4. “Investments,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements for more information relating to the consideration for the Earnout Periods.
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The Company incurred $0.5 million of expense in connection with the acquisition primarily related to legal fees, outside service costs, and travel expense, which are included in acquisition-related costs and expenses in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
On the Closing Date, the Company deposited a portion of the Initial Cash Payment and a number of shares of Common Stock having a collective value of approximately $4.0 million into an escrow fund to serve as collateral and partial security for working capital adjustments and certain indemnification rights of the Company. As indicated above, 15 % of the Earnout Payment with respect to the first Earnout Period, if and when earned, will also be deposited into the escrow fund. The escrow fund will be maintained for up to 24 months following the completion of the ID R&D Acquisition or until such earlier time as the escrow fund is exhausted. The Company used cash on hand for the Initial Cash Payment.
Acquisitions are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, the results of operations of ID R&D have been included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements since the date of such acquisition. The purchase price has been allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the respective estimates of fair value as of the date of the ID R&D Acquisition, which remain preliminary as of June 30, 2021, and are based on assumptions that the Company’s management believes are reasonable given the information currently available. The Company is in the process of completing its valuation of certain intangible assets and the valuation of the acquired deferred income taxes. The final allocations of the purchase price to intangible assets and deferred income taxes may differ materially from the information presented in these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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The goodwill recognized is due to expected synergies and other factors and is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. The Company estimated the fair value of identifiable acquisition-related intangible assets with definite lives primarily based on discounted cash flow projections that will arise from these assets. The Company exercised significant judgment with regard to assumptions used in the determination of fair value such as with respect to discount rates and the determination of the estimated useful lives of the intangible assets. The following table summarizes the estimated fair values and estimated useful lives of intangible assets with definite lives acquired from the ID R&D Acquisition as of the Closing Date ( amounts shown in thousands, except for years):
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4. INVESTMENTS
The following tables summarize investments by type of security as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively (amounts shown in thousands):
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The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. Amortization of premiums, accretion of discounts, interest, dividend income and realized gains and losses are included in other income, net in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
The Company determines the appropriate designation of investments at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each balance sheet date. All of the Company’s investments are designated as available-for-sale debt securities. As of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, the Company’s short-term investments have maturity dates of less than one year from the balance sheet date and the Company’s long-term investments have maturity dates of greater than one year from the balance sheet date.
Available-for-sale marketable securities are carried at fair value as determined by quoted market prices for identical or similar assets, with unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Management reviews the fair value of the portfolio at least monthly and evaluates individual securities with fair value below amortized cost at the balance sheet date. For debt securities, in order to determine whether impairment is other-than-temporary, management must conclude whether the Company intends to sell the impaired security and whether it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovering its amortized cost basis. If management intends to sell an impaired debt security or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security prior to recovering its amortized cost basis, an other-than-temporary impairment is deemed to have occurred. The amount of an other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities related to a credit loss, or securities that management intends to sell before recovery, is recognized in earnings. The amount of an other-than-temporary impairment on debt securities related to other factors is recorded consistent with changes in the fair value of all other available-for-sale securities as a component of stockholders’ equity in other comprehensive income. No no
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures
FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”) defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and enhances disclosures about fair value measurements. Fair value is defined under ASC 820 as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value under ASC 820 must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. ASC 820 describes a fair value hierarchy based on the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value, of which the first two are considered observable and the last, unobservable:
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•Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
•Level 2—Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities; and
•Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
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The following tables represent the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s investments, convertible senior notes hedge, acquisition-related contingent consideration, and embedded conversion derivative as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively (amounts shown in thousands):
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| Total liabilities at fair value | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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•Level 1: Includes investments in U.S. Government and agency securities, which are valued based on recently executed transactions in the same or similar securities.
•Level 2: Convertible Senior Notes. On February 5, 2021, the Company issued $155.3 0.75
The fair value of the Notes Hedge and the embedded conversion derivative are estimated using a Black-Scholes model. Based on the fair value hierarchy, the Company classified the Notes Hedge and the embedded conversion derivative as Level 2 as significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly. The significant inputs and assumptions used in the models to calculate the fair value of the derivatives include the Common Stock price, exercise price of the derivatives, risk-free interest rate, volatility, annual coupon rate and remaining contractual term.
The Company carries the 2026 Notes at face value less unamortized discount and issuance costs on its consolidated balance sheets. Based on the fair value hierarchy, the Company classified the 2026 Notes as Level 2 as they are not actively traded.
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5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The Company had a goodwill balance of $67.1 million at June 30, 2021, representing the excess of costs over fair value of assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill acquired in a business combination and determined to have an indefinite useful life is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with ASC 350. The following table summarizes changes in the balance of goodwill during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 (amounts shown in thousands):
| Balance at September 30, 2020 | $ | ||||
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| Balance at June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||
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Intangible Assets
Intangible assets include the value assigned to purchased completed technology, customer relationships, and trade names. The estimated useful lives for all of these intangible assets range from to seven years . Intangible assets as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively, are summarized as follows (amounts shown in thousands, except for years):
| June 30, 2021: | Weighted Average Amortization Period | Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
| Completed technologies | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total intangible assets | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
| September 30, 2020: | Weighted Average Amortization Period | Cost | Accumulated Amortization | Net | |||||||||||||||||||
| Completed technologies | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total intangible assets | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization expense related to acquired intangible assets was $1.9 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $5.2 million and $4.8 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and is recorded within acquisition-related costs and expenses on the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
| Estimated Future Amortization Expense | |||||
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6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
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| Cost of revenue | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
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As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $21.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options and RSUs expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years.
2020 Incentive Plan
In January 2020, the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) adopted the Mitek Systems, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) upon the recommendation of the compensation committee of the Board. On March 4, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2020 Plan. The total number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the 2020 Plan is 4,500,000 shares plus such number of shares, not to exceed 134,993 , as remained available for issuance under the 2002 Stock Option Plan, 2006 Stock Option Plan, 2010 Stock Option Plan, and 2012 Incentive Plan (collectively, the “Prior Plans”) as of January 17, 2020, plus any shares underlying awards under the Prior Plans that are terminated, forfeited, cancelled, expire unexercised or are settled in cash after January 17, 2020. As of June 30, 2021, (i) 932,412 RSUs and 528,724 Performance RSUs were outstanding under the 2020 Plan, and 2,753,812 shares of Common Stock were reserved for future grants under the 2020 Plan and (ii) stock options to purchase an aggregate of 549,958 shares of Common Stock and 1,089,211 RSUs were outstanding under the Prior Plans.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
In January 2018, the Board adopted the ESPP. On March 7, 2018, the Company’s stockholders approved the ESPP. The total number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance thereunder is 1,000,000 shares. As of June 30, 2021, (i) 427,669 shares have been issued to participants pursuant to the ESPP and (ii) 572,331 shares of Common Stock were reserved for future purchases under the ESPP. The Company commenced the initial offering period on April 2, 2018. Subsequent offering periods commence semi-annually in February and August each year.
The ESPP enables eligible employees to purchase shares of Common Stock at a discount from the market price through payroll deductions, subject to limitations. Eligible employees may elect to participate in the ESPP only during an open enrollment period. The offering period immediately follows the open enrollment window, at which time ESPP contributions are withheld from the participant's regular paycheck. The ESPP provides for a 15 0.1 0.4 million and $0.3 million in stock-based compensation expense related to the ESPP during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Director Restricted Stock Unit Plan
In January 2011, the Board adopted the Mitek Systems, Inc. Director Restricted Stock Unit Plan, as amended and restated (the “Director Plan”). On March 10, 2017, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the Director Plan. The total number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance thereunder is 1,500,000 shares. As of June 30, 2021, (i) 333,819 RSUs were outstanding under the Director Plan and (ii) 214,888 shares of Common Stock were reserved for future grants under the Director Plan.
Stock Options
Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2020 | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Granted | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Canceled | ( | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Vested and Expected to Vest at June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercisable at June 30, 2021 | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The Company recognized $0.2 0.5 1.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.9 years.
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Aggregate intrinsic value represents the value of the Company’s closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal period in excess of the weighted-average exercise price, multiplied by the number of options outstanding and exercisable. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was $2.0 million and $1.7 million, respectively. There were no options granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2021. The per-share weighted-average fair value of options granted during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 was $4.32 .
Restricted Stock Units
Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Fair Market Value Per Share | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2020 | $ | ||||||||||
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| Settled | ( | ||||||||||
| Canceled | ( | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||
The cost of RSUs is determined using the fair value of Common Stock on the award date, and the compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting period. The Company recognized $2.0 million and $1.8 million in stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs in the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company recognized $6.0 million and $5.2 million in stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $16.8 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years.
Performance Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes Performance RSU activity under the Company’s equity plans during the nine months ended June 30, 2021:
Number of Shares | Weighted-Average Fair Market Value Per Share | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at September 30, 2020 | $ | ||||||||||
| Granted | |||||||||||
| Settled | ( | ||||||||||
| Canceled | ( | ||||||||||
| Outstanding at June 30, 2021 | |||||||||||
The Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.2 million in stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding Performance RSUs in the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company recognized $1.0 million and $0.5 million in stock-based compensation expense related to outstanding Performance RSUs in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had $2.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding RSUs expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.3 years.
Performance Options
On November 6, 2018, as an inducement grant pursuant to Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4), the Company’s Chief Executive Officer was granted performance options (the “Performance Options”) to purchase up to 800,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $9.50 per share, the closing market price for a share of Common Stock on the date of the grant. As long as he remains employed by the Company, such Performance Options shall vest upon the closing market price of Common Stock achieving certain predetermined levels and his serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company for at least three years . In the event of a change of control of the Company, all of the unvested Performance Options will vest if the per share price payable to the stockholders of the Company in connection with the Change of Control is an amount reaching those certain predetermined levels required for the Performance Options to otherwise vest. The Company recognized $0.2 0.6 0.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to outstanding Performance Options expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.4 years.
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Share Repurchase Program
On December 13, 2019, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $10 million of the currently outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program expired on December 16, 2020. Total purchases made under the share repurchase program were $1.0 million or approximately 137,000 shares at an average price of $7.33 . The purchases under the share repurchase program were made through open market trades.
On June 15, 2021, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $15 million of the currently outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program will expire on June 30, 2022. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors. The repurchases may be made from time to time, through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a share repurchase trading plan. The program may be discontinued or amended at any time. No shares have been purchased under the share repurchase program as of June 30, 2021.
Rights Agreement
On October 23, 2018, the Company entered into the Section 382 Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) and issued a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each share of Common Stock payable on November 2, 2018 to the stockholders of record of such shares on that date. Each Right entitles the registered holder, under certain circumstances, to purchase from the Company one one-thousandth of a share of Series B Junior Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), of the Company, at a price of $35.00 per one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share represented by a Right, subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement.
The Rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement). Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.
At any time prior to the time any person becomes an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement), the Board may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.0001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon any redemption of the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price.
The Rights will expire on the earlier of (i) the close of business on October 22, 2021, (ii) the time at which the Rights are redeemed, and (iii) the time at which the Rights are exchanged.
On February 28, 2019, the Company entered into an Amendment No. 1 to the Rights Agreement for the purpose of (i) modifying the definitions of “Beneficial Owner,” “Beneficially Own,” and “Beneficial Ownership” under the Rights Agreement to more closely align such definitions to the actual and constructive ownership rules under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“Section 382”) or such similar provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, and (ii) adding an exemption request process for persons to seek an exemption from becoming an “Acquiring Person” under the Rights Agreement in the event such person wishes to acquire 4.9 % or more of the Common Stock then outstanding.
7. INCOME TAXES
The Company’s tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of the annual effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter. In each quarter, management updates the estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and any changes in the annual effective tax rate are recorded in a cumulative adjustment in that quarter. The quarterly tax provision and quarterly estimate of the annual effective tax rate are subject to significant volatility due to several factors, including management’s ability to accurately predict the portion of income before income taxes in multiple jurisdictions, the tax effects of our stock-based compensation awards, and the effects of acquisitions and the integration of those acquisitions. The annual effective tax rate differs from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to foreign and state taxes.
For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.3 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which yielded an effective tax rate of 9 % and 3 %, respectively. For the three and nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively, which yielded an effective tax rate of 15 % and 14 %, respectively. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily due to excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs, the impact of foreign and state taxes, and the impact of federal and state research and development credits on its tax provision. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2020 is primarily due to excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options and vesting of RSUs, the impact of foreign and state taxes, and the impact of federal and state research and development credits on its tax provision.
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8. CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES
| June 30, 2021 | |||||
2026 Notes: | |||||
| Principal amount | $ | ||||
| Less: unamortized discount and issuance costs, net of amortization | ( | ||||
| Carrying amount | $ | ||||
2026 Notes embedded conversion derivative | $ | ||||
In February 2021, the Company issued $155.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes (including the Additional
Notes, as defined below). The 2026 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated February 5, 2021 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee. The Indenture includes customary covenants and sets forth certain events of default after which the 2026 Notes may be declared immediately due and payable and sets forth certain types of bankruptcy or insolvency events of default involving the Company after which the 2026 Notes become automatically due and payable. The Company granted the initial purchasers of the 2026 Notes (collectively, the “Initial Purchasers”) a 13 -day option to purchase up to an additional $20.25 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes (the “Additional Notes”), which was exercised in full. The 2026 Notes were purchased in a transaction that was completed on February 5, 2021.
The 2026 Notes will mature on February 1, 2026, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted. The 2026 Notes will bear interest from February 5, 2021 at a rate of 0.750 % per year payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on August 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding August 1, 2025, only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2021, if the last reported sale price per share of Common Stock exceeds 130 % of the conversion price for each of at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter; (2) during five consecutive business days immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (such five consecutive trading day period, the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98 % of the product of the last reported sale price per share of the Common Stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such trading day; (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Common Stock. On or after August 1, 2025, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert all or any portion of their 2026 Notes, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the Company may satisfy its conversion obligation by paying and/or delivering, as the case may be, cash and, if applicable at the Company’s election, shares of the Common Stock, based on the applicable conversion rate(s); provided that the Company will be required to settle conversions solely in cash unless and until the Company (i) receives stockholder approval to increase the number of authorized shares of the Common Stock and (ii) reserves such amount of shares of the Common Stock for future issuance as required pursuant to the Indenture that governs the 2026 Notes. The conversion rate for the 2026 Notes will initially be 47.9731 shares of the Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $20.85 per share of the Common Stock. The initial conversion price of the 2026 Notes represents a premium of approximately 37.5 % to the $15.16 per share last reported sale price of the Common Stock on February 2, 2021. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances in accordance with the terms of the Indenture.
The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $149.7 million, after deducting the Initial Purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the Company’s estimated offering expenses related to the offering. The Company used approximately $9.3 million of the net proceeds from the offering to pay the cost of the Notes Hedge (as defined below) (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds from the Warrant Transactions described below). The Initial Purchasers exercised their option to purchase Additional Notes in full and the Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the sale of such Additional Notes to enter into additional Notes Hedges (after such cost is partially offset by the proceeds from the additional Warrant Transactions) with the Option Counterparties (as defined below). The Company intends to use the remainder of the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, which may include working capital, capital expenditures, and potential acquisitions and strategic transactions.
As of June 30, 2021, the number of authorized and unissued shares of Common Stock that are not reserved for other purposes is less than the maximum number of underlying shares that will be required to settle the 2026 Notes into equity. Accordingly, unless and until the Company has a number of authorized shares that have not been issued or reserved for any other purpose that equals or exceeds the maximum number of underlying shares (“share reservation condition”), the Company will pay to the converting holder in respect of each $1,000 principal amount of notes being converted solely cash in an amount equal to the sum of the daily conversion values for each of the 40 consecutive trading days during the related observation period. However, following satisfaction of the share reservation condition, the Company may settle conversions of notes through payment or delivery, as the case may be, of cash, shares of Common Stock or a combination of cash and shares of Common Stock, at the Company’s election.
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In accounting for the issuance of the 2026 Notes, the conversion option of the 2026 Notes was deemed an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation from the 2026 Notes (“host contract”) and separate accounting as an embedded derivative liability, as a result of the Company not having the necessary number of authorized but unissued shares of its Common Stock available to settle the conversion option of the 2026 Notes in shares. The proceeds from the 2026 Notes are first allocated to the embedded derivative liability and the remaining proceeds are then allocated to the host contract. On February 5, 2021, the fair value of the embedded derivative liability representing the conversion option was $33.2 million and the remaining $116.5 million was allocated to the host contract. The difference between the principal amount of the 2026 Notes and the fair value of the host contract (the “debt discount”) is amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2026 Notes.
As of June 30, 2021, the embedded derivative liability is included in embedded conversion derivative in the consolidated balance sheet and the change in fair value of derivative is included in Other income, net in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income. The carrying amount of the embedded derivative liability was determined using a Black-Scholes option valuation model.
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Debt issuance costs for the issuance of the 2026 Notes were approximately $5.5 million, consisting of initial purchasers' discount and other issuance costs. In accounting for the transaction costs, the Company allocated the total amount incurred to the 2026 Notes. Transaction costs were recorded as debt issuance cost (presented as contra debt in the condensed consolidated balance sheet) and are being amortized using the effective interest method to interest expense over the term of the 2026 Notes.
The following table presents the total amount of interest cost recognized relating to the 2026 Notes (in thousands):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Nine Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Contractual interest expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total interest expense recognized | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||
The derived effective interest rate on the 2026 Notes host contract was determined to be 6.71 %, which remains unchanged from
the date of issuance. The remaining unamortized debt discount was $35.6 million as of June 30, 2021, and will be amortized over approximately 4.6 years.
Convertible Senior Notes Hedge and Warrants
In connection with the pricing of the 2026 Notes, the Company entered into the Notes Hedge with Bank of America, N.A., Jefferies International Limited and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC (the “Option Counterparties”). The Notes Hedge provided the Company with the option to acquire, on a net settlement basis, approximately 7.4 million shares of Common Stock at a strike price of $20.85 , which is equal to the number of shares of Common Stock that notionally underlie and corresponds to the conversion price of the 2026 Notes. The Company also entered into Warrant Transactions with the Option Counterparties relating to the same number of shares of the Common Stock, subject to customary anti-dilution adjustments. The strike price of the Warrant Transactions is $26.53 per share, which represents a 75.0 % premium to the last reported sale price of the Common Stock on The NASDAQ Capital Market on February 2, 2021, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Warrant Transactions.
As the Company is required to settle the Notes Hedge in cash, they do not qualify for the scope exception for contracts involving an issuer’s own equity in ASC 815 and have been accounted for as a derivative asset. Upon initial purchase, the Notes Hedge was recorded in our consolidated balance sheets in convertible senior notes hedge at $33.2 million. As of June 30, 2021, the Notes Hedge is included in convertible senior notes hedge in the consolidated balance sheet and the change in fair value is included in Other income, net in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had no t purchased any shares under the Notes Hedge.
As a result of the Warrant Transactions, the Company is required to recognize incremental dilution of earnings per share to the extent the average share price is over $26.53 for any fiscal quarter. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, there was no dilution of earnings per share. The Warrant Transactions expire over a period of 80 trading days commencing on May 1, 2026 and
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9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases
The Company’s principal executive offices, as well as its research and development facility, are located in approximately 29,000 square feet of office space in San Diego, California and the term of the lease continues through June 30, 2024. The Company’s other offices are located in Paris, France; Amsterdam, The Netherlands; New York, New York; Barcelona, Spain; London, United Kingdom; and St. Petersburg, Russia. Other than the lease for office space in San Diego, California, the Company does not believe that the leases for the offices are material to the Company. The Company believes its existing properties are in good condition and are sufficient and suitable for the conduct of its business.
The Company’s leases have remaining terms of to nine years . Certain leases contain renewal options for varying periods, which are at the Company’s sole discretion. For leases where the Company is reasonably certain to exercise a renewal option, such option periods have been included in the determination of the Company’s right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and lease liabilities. As of June 30, 2021, the weighted-average remaining lease term for the Company’s operating leases was 5.6 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 3.2 %.
Lease liabilities expected to be paid within one year are recorded in current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. All other lease liabilities are recorded in non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2021, the Company had operating ROU assets of $7.6 million. Total operating lease liabilities of $9.1 million were comprised of current lease liabilities of $1.9 million and non-current lease liabilities of $7.2 million. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had operating ROU assets of $5.4 million. Total operating lease liabilities of $7.1 million were comprised of current lease liabilities of $1.8 million and non-current lease liabilities of $5.3 million.
The Company recognized $0.6 million of operating lease costs in the three months ended June 30, 2021, and $1.6 million of operating lease costs in the nine months ended June 30, 2021. Operating lease costs are included within cost of revenue, selling and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses, dependent upon the nature and use of the ROU asset, in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income.
The Company paid $1.8 million in operating cash flows for operating leases in the nine months ended June 30, 2021.
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| 2021—remaining | $ | ||||
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| Less: amount representing interest | ( | ||||
| Present value of future lease payments | $ | ||||
Legal Proceedings
Claim Against ICAR
On June 11, 2018, a claim was filed before the Juzgado de Primera Instancia number 5 of Barcelona, Spain, the first instance court in the Spanish civil procedure system, against ICAR. The claim, also directed to Mr. Xavier Codó Grasa, former controlling shareholder of ICAR and its current General Manager, was brought by the Spanish company Global Equity & Corporate Consulting, S.L. for the alleged breach by ICAR of a services agreement entered into in the context of the sale of the shares in ICAR to Mitek Holding B.V. ICAR responded to the claim on September 7, 2018 and the court process is ongoing but has been delayed as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The amount claimed is €0.8 million (or $0.9 million), plus the interest accrued during the court proceedings.
Pursuant and subject to the terms of the sale and purchase agreement concerning the acquisition of the shares in ICAR, Mitek Holding B.V. is to be indemnified in respect of any damages suffered by ICAR and/or Mitek Holding B.V. in respect of this claim.
Third Party Claims Against Our Customers
The Company receives indemnification demands from end-user customers who received third party patentee offers to license patents and allegations of patent infringement. Some of the offers and allegations have resulted in ongoing litigation. The Company is not a party to any such litigation. License offers to and infringement allegations against the Company’s end-customers were made by Lighthouse Consulting Group, LLC; Lupercal, LLC; Pebble Tide, LLC; Dominion Harbor Group, LLC; and IP Edge, LLC, which appear to be non-practicing entities (“NPEs”)—often called “patent trolls”—and not the Company’s competitors. These NPEs may seek to extract settlements from our end-customers, resulting in new or renewed indemnification demands to the Company. At this time, the Company does not believe it is obligated to indemnify any customers or end-customers resulting from license offers or patent infringement allegations by the companies listed above. However, the Company could incur substantial costs if it is determined that it is required to indemnify any customers or end-customers in connection with these offers or allegations. Given the potential for impact to other customers and the industry, the Company is actively monitoring the offers, allegations and any resulting litigation.
On July 7, 2018, United Services Automobile Association (“USAA”) filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (“Wells Fargo”) in the Eastern District of Texas alleging that Wells Fargo’s remote deposit capture systems (which in part utilize technology provided by the Company to Wells Fargo through a partner) infringe four USAA owned patents related to mobile deposits (the “First Wells Lawsuit”). On August 17, 2018, USAA filed a second lawsuit (the “Second Wells Lawsuit” and together with the First Wells Lawsuit, the “Wells Lawsuits”) against Wells Fargo in the Eastern District of Texas asserting that an additional five patents owned by USAA were infringed by Wells Fargo’s remote deposit capture system. In neither lawsuit was the Company named in the Complaint as an infringer and at no time did USAA allege specifically that the Company’s products by themselves infringed any of the asserted patents. Subsequently, on November 6, 2019, a jury in the First Wells Lawsuit found that Wells Fargo willfully infringed at least one of the Subject Patents (as defined below) and awarded USAA $200 million in damages. In the Second Wells Lawsuit, USAA dropped two of the patents from the litigation, and the judge in the case found that one of the remaining three patents was invalid. On January 10, 2020, a jury in the Second Wells Lawsuit found that Wells Fargo willfully infringed at least one of the patents at issue in that case and awarded USAA $102 million in damages. No Mitek product was accused of infringing either of the two patents in question in the Second Wells Lawsuit as the litigation involved broad banking processes and not Mitek’s specific mobile deposit features. USAA and Wells Fargo subsequently reached a settlement, and on April 1, 2021 the court granted the parties’ joint motion and stipulation of dismissal of the Wells Lawsuits with prejudice.
Wells Fargo also filed petitions for Inter Partes Review (“IPR”) with the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) challenging the validity of the four patents in the First Wells Lawsuit. Three of those four petitions were instituted, while one (relating to the ‘090 Patent) was denied institution. On November 24, 2020 and January 26, 2021, the PTAB issued final written decisions determining that Wells Fargo had not demonstrated by a preponderance of the evidence that any claims of the ‘571 Patent, the ‘779 Patent, or ‘517 Patent were unpatentable.
On September 30, 2020, USAA filed suit against PNC Bank (the “First PNC Lawsuit”) in the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,482,432 and 10,621,559. These two patents are continuations of an asserted patent in the Second Wells Lawsuit and relate to similar subject matter. On October 19, 2020, PNC Bank’s integration partner, NCR Corporation, sent an indemnification demand to the Company requesting indemnification from all claims related to the First PNC Lawsuit. The complaint against PNC does not claim that any Company product infringes any of the asserted patents. At this time, the Company does not believe it is obligated to indemnify NCR Corporation or end-users of NCR Corporation resulting from the patent infringement allegations by USAA. On December 4, 2020, USAA filed an amended complaint against PNC Bank also asserting two patents at issue in the First Wells Lawsuit—U.S. Patent Nos. 8,699,779 (“the ’779 Patent”) and 8,977,571 (“the ’571 Patent”). Also on December 4, 2020, PNC Bank filed a complaint for declaratory judgement of non-infringement of the ’779 Patent and the ’571 Patent in the Western District of Pennsylvania (“PNC DJ Action”). On January 19, 2021, USAA filed a motion to dismiss the PNC DJ Action in view of the pending lawsuit between the parties in the Eastern District of Texas. On February 2, 2021, NCR Corporation sent a second indemnification demand to the Company requesting indemnification of the claims described in the amended complaint. On March 31, 2021, USAA filed another suit against PNC Bank in the Eastern District of Texas alleging infringement of two patents from the Second Wells Lawsuit, U.S. Patent Nos. 10,013,605 and 10,013,681 (the “Second PNC Lawsuit” and together with the First PNC Lawsuit, the “PNC Lawsuits”). On June 1, 2021, the Western District of Pennsylvania court stayed the PNC DJ Action in view of the earlier-filed action between USAA and PNC in the Eastern District of Texas. On July 7, 2021, USAA filed a third lawsuit against PNC Bank (the “Third PNC Lawsuit”) asserting infringement of U.S. Patents 10,769,598; 10,402,638; and 9,224,136.
While neither the Wells Lawsuits nor the PNC Lawsuits name the Company as a defendant, given (among other factors) the Company’s prior history of litigation with USAA and the continued use of Mitek’s products by its customers, on November 1, 2019, the Company filed a Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California seeking declaratory judgment that its products do not infringe the ’779 Patent, the ’571 Patent, U.S. Patent No. 9,336,517 (“the ’517 Patent”), and U.S. Patent No. 9,818,090 (“the ’090 Patent”) (collectively, the “Subject Patents”). On January 15, 2020, USAA filed motions requesting the dismissal of the declaratory judgement of the Subject Patents and transfer of the case to the Eastern District of Texas, both of which the Company opposed. On April 21, 2020, the court in the Northern District of California transferred Mitek’s declaratory judgement action to the Eastern District of Texas and did not rule on USAA’s motion to dismiss. On April 28, 2021, the court in the Eastern District of Texas granted USAA’s motion to dismiss the Company’s declaratory judgment action on jurisdictional grounds. The
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Court’s ruling did not address the merits of the Company’s claim of non-infringement. The Company continues to believe that its products do not infringe the Subject Patents and will vigorously defend the right of its end-users to use its technology.
In April, May, and June 2020, the Company filed petitions for IPR with the PTAB of the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office challenging the validity of the Subject Patents. On November 6 and 17, 2020 and January 26, 2021, the PTAB decided to exercise its discretion and deny institution of the four petitions due to the alleged relationship between the Company and Wells Fargo, who previously filed petitions for IPR on the Subject Patents. The PTAB did not address the merits of the Company’s petitions or the prior art cited in those petitions. The Company continues to believe that the prior art cited in the petitions renders all the claims of the Subject Patents invalid. On December 6, 2020, December 17, 2020, and February 23, 2021, the Company filed requests for rehearing and Precedential Opinion Panel (“POP”) review of the four denied IPR petitions.
In September 2020, the Company filed an additional two petitions for IPR with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office challenging the validity of U.S. Patent Nos. 10,013,681 and 10,013,605—two of the patents at issue in the Second Wells Lawsuit. In March 2021, the PTAB decided not to institute the two petitions.
On July 7 and July 14, 2021, PNC Bank filed four additional petitions for IPR with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office challenging the validity of the ’779 Patent, the ’571 Patent, and U.S. Patent Nos. 10,482,432 from the First PNC Lawsuit. Decisions from the Patent Office whether to institute these IPRs are expected in February 2022.
The Company incurred legal fees of $0.6 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 related to third party claims against our customers. Such fees are included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations and other comprehensive income.
Claim Against UrbanFT, Inc.
On July 31, 2019, the Company filed a lawsuit against one of its customers, UrbanFT, Inc. (“UrbanFT”) in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California (case No. 19-CV-1432-CAB-DEB). UrbanFT is delinquent in payment and attempted to justify its non-payment by asserting that the Company is or may be infringing on purported UrbanFT patents. The Company filed such lawsuit to collect the delinquent payments and to obtain a declaratory judgment of non-infringement of five purported UrbanFT patents. UrbanFT filed an answer and later asserted infringement of two of the five patents-at-issue in the Company’s lawsuit against UrbanFT. The Company thereafter filed counterclaims seeking a declaration that the two
On December 18, 2020, the Company filed a new suit against UrbanFT in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego (case no. 37-2020-00046670-CU-BC-CTL) asserting claims for breach of contract, open book account, and monetary damages. UrbanFT filed an answer and has not asserted any cross-claims as of now. We intend to vigorously pursue our claims and defend any cross-claims if any are filed at a later date.
Other Legal Matters
In addition to the foregoing, the Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company accrues for such liabilities when it is both (i) probable that a loss has occurred and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. While any legal proceeding has an element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the disposition of such matters, in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
Revolving Credit Facility
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10. REVENUE CONCENTRATION
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company derived revenue of $12.9 million from three customers, with such customers accounting for 16 %, 13 %, and 11 % of the Company’s total revenue, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company derived revenue of $6.4 million from two customers, with such customers accounting for 15 % and 11 % of the Company’s total revenue, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, the Company derived revenue of $23.7 million from two customers, with such customers accounting for 17 % and 10 % of the Company’s total revenue, respectively. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, the Company derived revenue of $10.8 million from one customer, with such customer accounting for 15 % of the Company’s total revenue. The corresponding accounts receivable balances of customers from which revenues were in excess of 10% of total revenue were $5.9 million and $4.2 million at June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company’s revenue is derived primarily from sales by the Company to channel partners, including systems integrators and resellers, and end-users of licenses to sell products covered by the Company’s patented technologies. These contractual arrangements do not obligate the Company’s channel partners to order, purchase or distribute any fixed or minimum quantities of the Company’s products. In most cases, the channel partners purchase the license from the Company after they receive an order from an end-user. The channel partners receive orders from various individual end-users; therefore, the sale of a license to a channel partner may represent sales to multiple end-users. End-users can purchase the Company’s products through more than one channel partner.
Revenues can fluctuate based on the timing of license renewals by channel partners. When a channel partner purchases or renews a license, the Company receives a license fee in consideration for the grant of a license to sell the Company’s products and there are no future payment obligations related to such agreement; therefore, the license fee the Company receives with respect to a particular license renewal in one period does not have a correlation with revenue in future periods. During the last several quarters, sales of licenses to one or more channel partners have comprised a significant part of the Company’s revenue. This is attributable to the timing of renewals or purchases of licenses and does not represent a dependence on any single channel partner. The Company believes that it is not dependent upon any single channel partner, even those from which revenues were in excess of 10% of the Company’s total revenue in a specific reporting period, and that the loss or termination of the Company’s relationship with any such channel partner would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future operations because either the Company or another channel partner could sell the Company’s products to the end-user that had purchased from the channel partner the Company lost.
International sales accounted for approximately 23 % and 25 % of the Company’s total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. International sales accounted for approximately 26 % and 25 % of the Company’s total revenue for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. From a geographic perspective, approximately 26 % and 66 % of the Company’s total long-term assets as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively, are associated with the Company’s international subsidiaries. From a geographic perspective, approximately 7 % and 15 % of the Company’s total long-term assets excluding goodwill and other intangible assets as of June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020, respectively, are associated with the Company’s international subsidiaries.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”), contains “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or they prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are contained principally in Part I, Item 2—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and Part II, Item 1A—“Risk Factors,” but appear throughout this Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to our outlook or expectations for earnings, revenues, expenses, asset quality, volatility of our common stock, financial condition or other future financial or business performance, strategies, expectations, or business prospects, the duration and impact of the novel COVID-19 pandemic on our business, our customers, and markets generally, or the impact of legal, regulatory, or supervisory matters on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.
Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “target”, “will,” “would,” “could,” “can,” “may”, or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements reflect our judgment based on currently available information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed in Part II, Item 1A—“Risk Factors” in this Form 10-Q and in our other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on December 7, 2020, as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A (together, the “Form 10-K”), filed with the SEC on December 11, 2020. Additionally, there may be other factors that could preclude us from realizing the predictions made in the forward-looking statements. We operate in a continually changing business environment and new factors emerge from time to time. We cannot predict such factors or assess the impact, if any, of such factors on our financial position or results of operations. All forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or release any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect any events or circumstances after the date of this Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
In this Form 10-Q, unless the context indicates otherwise, the terms “Mitek,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Mitek Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation and its subsidiaries.
Overview
Mitek is a leading innovator of mobile image capture and digital identity verification solutions. We are a software development company with expertise in computer vision, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. We are currently serving more than 7,500 financial services organizations and leading marketplace and financial technology (“fintech”) brands across the globe. Our solutions are embedded in native mobile apps and browsers to facilitate better online user experiences, fraud detection and reduction, and compliant transactions.
Mitek’s Mobile Deposit® solution is used today by millions of consumers in the United States (“U.S.”) and Canada for mobile check deposit. Mobile Deposit® enables individuals and businesses to remotely deposit checks using their camera-equipped smartphone or tablet. Our Mobile Deposit® solution is embedded within the financial institutions’ digital banking apps used by consumers and has now processed approximately five billion check deposits. Mitek began selling Mobile Deposit® in early 2008 and received its first patent for this product in August 2010.
Mitek’s Mobile Verify® verifies a user’s identity online enabling organizations to build safer digital communities. Scanning an identity document helps enable an enterprise to verify the identity of the person with whom they are conducting business, to comply with growing governmental Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer regulatory requirements, and to improve the overall customer experience for digital onboarding. To be sure the person submitting the identity document is who they say they are, Mitek’s Mobile Verify Face Comparison provides an additional layer of online verification and compares the face on the submitted identity document with the live selfie photo of the user.
The combination of identity document capture and data extraction process enables the organization to prefill the end user’s application, with far fewer key strokes, thus reducing keying errors, and improving both operational efficiency and the customer experience. Today, the financial services verticals (banks, credit unions, lenders, payments processors, card issuers, fintech companies, etc.) represent the greatest percentage of use of our solutions, but there is accelerated adoption by marketplaces, sharing economy, and hospitality sectors. Mitek uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to constantly improve the product performance of Mobile Verify® such as speed and accuracy of approvals of identification documents. The core of our user experience is driven by Mitek MiSnap™, the leading image capture technology, which is incorporated across our product lines. It provides a simple, intuitive, and superior user-experience, making digital transactions faster, more accurate, and easier for the consumer. Mobile Fill® automates application prefill of any form with user data by simply snapping a picture of the driver’s license or other similar user identity document.
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CheckReader™ enables financial institutions to automatically extract data from a check image received across any deposit channel—branch, ATM, remote deposit capture, and mobile. Through the automatic recognition of all fields on checks, whether handwritten or machine print, CheckReader™ speeds the time to deposit for financial institutions and enables them to comply with check clearing regulations.
In May 2021 (as more fully described below in Note 3) Mitek acquired ID R&D, Inc. (“ID R&D”), an award-winning provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-based voice and face biometrics and liveness detection. The ID R&D Acquisition (as defined below) will simplify and secure the entire transaction lifecycle for both businesses and consumers. Businesses and financial institutions will have access to one authentication solution to deploy throughout the complete transaction cycle, and can provide consumers with a simple, intuitive approach to fighting fraud.
We market and sell our products and services worldwide through internal, direct sales teams located in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America as well as through channel partners. Our partner sales strategy includes channel partners who are financial services technology providers and identity verification providers. These partners integrate our products into their solutions to meet the needs of their customers.
Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Highlights
•Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2021 was $31.8 million, an increase of 25% compared to revenue of $25.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020.
•Net income was $3.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, during the three months ended June 30, 2021, compared to net income of $1.3 million, or $0.03 per share, during the three months ended June 30, 2020.
•Cash provided by operating activities was $9.0 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2021, compared to $17.4 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
•We added new patents to our portfolio during the third quarter of fiscal 2021 bringing our total number of issued patents to 73 as of June 30, 2021. In addition, we have 15 domestic and international patent applications pending as of June 30, 2021.
Acquisition of ID R&D, Inc.
On May 28, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), the Company completed the acquisition of ID R&D (the “ID R&D Acquisition”) pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) dated May 28, 2021, by and among the Company, ID R&D and Alexey Khitrov. Upon completion of the ID R&D Acquisition, ID R&D became a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Mitek Systems, Inc. ID R&D is an award-winning provider of artificial intelligence-based voice and face biometrics and liveness detection. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the Company agreed to pay an aggregate purchase price of up to $49.0 million. On the Closing Date, the equityholders of ID R&D received from the Company: (i) $13.0 million in cash, subject to adjustments for transaction expenses, escrow amounts, indebtedness and working capital adjustments and (ii) 867,226 shares (or $13.9 million) of Common Stock. The terms of the Merger Agreement also provide for additional payments of up to approximately $22.1 million in a combination of cash and Common Stock upon the achievement of certain financial milestones during fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2023.
Market Opportunities, Challenges & Risks
We believe that financial institutions, fintechs, and other companies see our patented solutions as a way to provide a superior digital customer experience to meet growing consumer demand for trust and convenience online and, at the same time, assist them in meeting regulatory requirements. The value of digital transformation to our customers is a possible increase in top line revenue and a reduction in the cost of sales and services. As the use of new technology increases, so does associated fraud and cyber-attacks. The negative outcomes of fraud encompass financial losses, brand damage, and loss of loyal customers. We predict growth in both our deposits and identity verification products based on current trends in payments, online lending, more stringent regulations, growing usage of sharing apps and online marketplaces, and the ever-increasing demand for digital services.
Factors adversely affecting the pricing of, or demand for, our digital solutions, such as competition from other products or technologies, any decline in the demand for digital transactions, or negative publicity or obsolescence of the software environments in which our products operate, could result in lower revenues or gross margins. Further, because substantially all of our revenues are from a few types of technology, our product concentration may make us especially vulnerable to market demand and competition from other technologies, which could reduce our revenues.
The sales cycle for our software and services can be lengthy and the implementation cycles for our software and services by our channel partners and customers can also be lengthy, often as long as six months and sometimes longer for larger customers. If implementation of our products by our channel partners and customers is delayed or otherwise not completed, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Revenues related to most of our on-premise licenses for mobile products are required to be recognized up front upon satisfaction of all applicable revenue recognition criteria. Revenue related to our software as a service (“SaaS”) products is recognized
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ratably over the life of the contract or as transactions are used depending on the contract criteria. The recognition of future revenues from these licenses is dependent upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the term of our license agreements, the timing of implementation of our products by our channel partners and customers, and the timing of any re-orders of additional licenses and/or license renewals by our channel partners and customers.
During each of the last few years, sales of licenses to one or more channel partners have comprised a significant part of our revenue each year. This is attributable to the timing of renewals or purchases of licenses and does not represent a dependence on any single channel partner. If we were to lose a channel partner relationship, we do not believe such a loss would adversely affect our operations because either we or another channel partner could sell our products to the end-users that had purchased products from the channel partner we lost. However, in that case, we or another channel partner must establish a relationship with the end-users, which could take time to develop, if it develops at all.
We have a growing number of competitors in the mobile image capture and identity verification industry, many of which have greater financial, technical, marketing, and other resources. However, we believe our patented mobile image capture and identity verification technology, our growing portfolio of products and geographic coverage for the financial services industry, and our market expertise gives us a distinct competitive advantage. To remain competitive, we must continue to offer products that are attractive to the consumer as well as being secure, accurate, and convenient. To help us remain competitive, we intend to further strengthen performance of our portfolio of products through research and development as well as partnering with other technology providers.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, concerns related to the spread of COVID-19 began to create global business disruptions as well as disruptions in our operations and to create potential negative impacts on our revenues and other financial results. COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. In an effort to contain COVID-19 or slow its spread, governments around the world have enacted various measures, including orders to close all businesses not deemed “essential,” isolate residents to their homes or places of residence, and practice social distancing when engaging in essential activities. We anticipate that these actions and the global health crisis caused by COVID-19 will negatively impact business activity across the globe. The extent to which COVID-19 will impact our business, operations, and financial results is uncertain and difficult to predict and depends on numerous evolving factors including the duration and severity of the outbreak. See Item 1A: “Risk Factors” for additional details.
In an effort to protect the health and safety of our employees, our workforce has transitioned to working remotely and employee travel, including to our international subsidiaries, has been severely curtailed. It is not clear what the potential effects of any such alterations or modifications may have on our business, including the effects on our customers or vendors, or on our financial results. We will continue to actively monitor the situation and may take further actions that alter our business operations as may be required by federal, state, local, or foreign authorities, or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, partners, and stockholders.
We anticipate in certain circumstances that the current stay-at-home orders and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic may accelerate the adoption of digital technologies and create future opportunities and uses for our products. The ultimate extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operational and financial performance, including our long term revenue growth and profitability, depends on certain developments, including the duration of the pandemic and any resurgences, the severity of the disease, responsive actions taken by public health officials, the development, distribution and public acceptance of treatments and vaccines, the impacts on our customers’ and our sales cycles, our ability to generate new business leads, the impacts on our customers’, employee and industry events, and the effects on our vendors, all of which are uncertain and currently cannot be predicted with any degree of certainty. As a result, the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact our financial condition or results of operations is uncertain. Because of our IT infrastructure and the nature of our business, our employees have generally been able to work remotely and productively, but future productivity and the effects of COVID-19 on our operations is unknown at this time. We continue to seek new and innovative opportunities to serve our customers’ needs.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
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The following table summarizes certain aspects of our results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands, except percentages):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software and hardware | $ | 16,973 | $ | 13,212 | 53 | % | 52 | % | $ | 3,761 | 28 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Services and other | 14,805 | 12,201 | 47 | % | 48 | % | 2,604 | 21 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 31,778 | $ | 25,413 | 100 | % | 100 | % | $ | 6,365 | 25 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 3,410 | 3,496 | 11 | % | 14 | % | (86) | (2) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | 8,133 | 7,011 | 26 | % | 28 | % | 1,122 | 16 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 6,946 | 5,891 | 22 | % | 23 | % | 1,055 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 5,633 | 5,884 | 18 | % | 23 | % | (251) | (4) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related costs and expenses | 2,224 | 1,697 | 7 | % | 7 | % | 527 | 31 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | — | — | — | % | — | % | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 2,223 | — | 7 | % | — | % | 2,223 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 80 | 145 | — | % | 1 | % | (65) | (45) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | (304) | (231) | (1) | % | (1) | % | (73) | (32) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 2,985 | $ | 1,348 | 9 | % | 5 | % | $ | 1,637 | 121 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue
Total revenue increased $6.4 million, or 25%, to $31.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $25.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. Software and hardware revenue increased $3.8 million, or 28%, to $17.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $13.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. This increase is primarily due to an increase in sales of our Mobile Deposit® software product. This increase was partially offset by a decline in revenue from our CheckReader™ and ID_CLOUD™ software products. Services and other revenue increased $2.6 million, or 21%, to $14.8 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $12.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. This increase is primarily due to continued growth in Mobile Verify® transactional SaaS revenue of $2.3 million, or 33%, in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, as well as an increase in Mobile Deposit® transactional SaaS revenue.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue includes personnel costs related to billable services and software support, direct costs associated with our hardware products, hosting costs, and the costs of royalties for third party products embedded in our products. Cost of revenue decreased $0.1 million, or 2%, to $3.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $3.5 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue decreased to 11% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 14% in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease is primarily due to lower costs associated with the sale of ICAR hardware products driven by lower sales, partially offset by an increase in variable personnel and hosting costs associated with a higher volume of Mobile Verify™ transactions processed during the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, and other headcount-related costs associated with sales and marketing personnel. Selling and marketing expenses also include non-billable costs of professional services personnel, advertising expenses, product promotion costs, trade shows, and other brand awareness programs. Selling and marketing expenses increased $1.1 million, or 16%, to $8.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $7.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expenses decreased to 26% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 28% in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in selling and marketing expense is due to higher personnel-related costs resulting from our increased headcount costs of $1.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, third party contractor expenses, and other headcount-related costs associated with software engineering and mobile capture science. Research and
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development expenses increased $1.0 million, or 18%, to $6.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $5.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses decreased to 22% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 23% in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in research and development expenses is primarily due to higher personnel-related costs resulting from our increased headcount, increased expenses as a result of the ID R&D Acquisition as well as variable third-party engineering costs in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, and other headcount-related costs associated with finance, legal, administration, and information technology functions, as well as third party legal, accounting, and other administrative costs. General and administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 4%, to $5.6 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $5.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 18% in the three months ended June 30, 2021 from 23% in the three months ended June 30, 2020. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to lower intellectual property litigation related costs of $0.9 million. The overall decrease in general and administrative expense was partially offset by higher executive transition costs of $0.4 million and higher personnel-related costs of $0.2 million resulting from our increased headcount during the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Acquisition-Related Costs and Expenses
Acquisition-related costs and expenses include amortization of intangible assets, expenses recorded due to changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, and other costs associated with acquisitions. Acquisition-related costs and expenses increased $0.5 million, or 31%, to $2.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $1.7 million in the three months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, acquisition-related costs and expenses was consistent at 7% in each of the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. The increase in acquisition-related costs and expenses is due to expenses associated with the ID R&D Acquisition during the three months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Interest Expense
Interest expense includes the amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and coupon interest incurred associated with our 0.75% convertible senior notes due 2026 (the “2026 Notes”). Interest expense was $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and consisted of $1.9 million of amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and $0.3 million of coupon interest incurred. There was no interest expense in the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net includes interest income net of amortization and net realized gains or losses on our marketable securities portfolio, foreign currency transactional gains or losses, and the change in fair value of our convertible senior notes hedge and embedded conversion derivative. Other income, net was consistent at $0.1 million in each of the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020.
Income Tax Provision
For the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.3 million, which yielded an effective tax rate of 9%. For the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.2 million, or an effective tax rate of 15%. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and our effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was primarily due to the impact of foreign and state taxes, the impact of certain permanent items on its tax provision, and the impact of federal and state research and development credits on its tax provision.
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Comparison of the Nine Months Ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
The following table summarizes certain aspects of our results of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands, except percentages):
| Nine Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Percentage of Total Revenue | Increase (Decrease) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | $ | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Software and hardware | $ | 42,288 | $ | 36,180 | 49 | % | 51 | % | $ | 6,108 | 17 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Services and other | 44,238 | 34,492 | 51 | % | 49 | % | 9,746 | 28 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 86,526 | $ | 70,672 | 100 | % | 100 | % | $ | 15,854 | 22 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 11,340 | 9,615 | 13 | % | 14 | % | 1,725 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | 24,048 | 20,345 | 28 | % | 29 | % | 3,703 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | 19,801 | 16,764 | 23 | % | 24 | % | 3,037 | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 16,409 | 16,382 | 19 | % | 23 | % | 27 | — | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related costs and expenses | 5,576 | 4,884 | 6 | % | 7 | % | 692 | 14 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | — | (114) | — | % | — | % | 114 | (100) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3,543 | — | 4 | % | — | % | 3,543 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income, net | 549 | 480 | 1 | % | 1 | % | 69 | 14 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax provision | (187) | (460) | — | % | (1) | % | 273 | 59 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 6,171 | $ | 2,816 | 7 | % | 4 | % | $ | 3,355 | 119 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue
Total revenue increased $15.9 million or 22%, to $86.5 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $70.7 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. Software and hardware revenue increased $6.1 million, or 17%, to $42.3 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $36.2 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to an increase in sales of our Mobile Deposit® software product and identity verification hardware products. Services and other revenue increased $9.7 million, or 28%, to $44.2 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $34.5 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 primarily due to strong growth in Mobile Verify® transactional SaaS revenue of $8.3 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020, as well as an increase in maintenance revenue associated with Mobile Deposit® software sales and hosted mobile deposit transactional revenue.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue includes personnel costs related to billable services and software support, direct costs associated with our hardware products, hosting costs, and the costs of royalties for third party products embedded in our products. Cost of revenue increased $1.7 million, or 18%, to $11.3 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $9.6 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, cost of revenue decreased to 13% in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 14% in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in cost of revenue is primarily due to an increase in variable personnel, hosting and royalty costs associated with a higher volume of Mobile Verify® transactions processed during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Selling and Marketing Expenses
Selling and marketing expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, and other headcount-related costs associated with sales, marketing, and product management personnel. Selling and marketing expenses also include non-billable costs of professional services personnel, advertising expenses, product promotion costs, trade shows, and other brand awareness programs. Selling and marketing expenses increased $3.7 million, or 18%, to $24.0 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $20.3 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expenses decreased to 28% in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 29% in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in selling and marketing expense is primarily due to higher personnel-related costs resulting from our increased headcount of $4.1 million and higher product promotion costs of $0.4 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. The overall increase in selling and marketing expense was partially offset by a decrease in travel and related expenses of $0.8 million as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, third party contractor expenses, and other headcount-related costs associated with software engineering and mobile capture science. Research and development expenses increased $3.0 million, or 18%, to $19.8 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $16.8 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses decreased to 23% in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 24% in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in research and development expenses is primarily due to higher personnel-related costs resulting from our increased headcount, increased expenses as a result of the ID R&D Acquisition as well as variable third-party engineering costs in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses include payroll, employee benefits, stock-based compensation, and other headcount-related costs associated with finance, legal, administration, and information technology functions, as well as third party legal, accounting, and other administrative costs. General and administrative expenses were consistent at $16.4 million in each of the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses decreased to 19% in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 23% in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. Higher personnel-related costs resulting from our increased headcount of $0.9 million and higher executive transition costs of $0.4 million were partially offset by decreased intellectual property litigation costs of $1.3 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Acquisition-Related Costs and Expenses
Acquisition-related costs and expenses include amortization of intangible assets, expenses recorded due to changes in the fair value of contingent consideration, and other costs associated with acquisitions. Acquisition-related costs and expenses increased $0.7 million, or 14%, to $5.6 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to $4.9 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenue, acquisition-related costs and expenses decreased to 6% in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 from 7% in the nine months ended June 30, 2020. The increase in acquisition-related costs and expenses is primarily due to expenses associated with the acquisition of ID R&D during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020.
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring costs consist of employee severance obligations and other related costs. There were no restructuring costs in the nine months ended June 30, 2021. Restructuring costs were negative $0.1 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2020 due to a reversal of costs accrued for the restructuring plan implemented in June 2019.
Interest Expense
Interest expense includes the amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and coupon interest incurred associated with our 2026 Notes. Interest expense was $3.5 million for nine months ended June 30, 2021 and consisted of $3.1 million of amortization of debt discount and issuance costs and $0.5 million of coupon interest incurred. There was no interest expense in the nine months ended June 30, 2020.
Other Income, Net
Other income, net includes interest income net of amortization and net realized gains or losses on our marketable securities portfolio, foreign currency transactional gains or losses, and the change in fair value of our convertible senior notes hedge and embedded conversion derivative. Other income, net was consistent at $0.5 million of income in the nine months ended June 30, 2021 the same period in 2020.
Income Tax Provision
For the nine months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.2 million, which yielded an effective tax rate of 3%. For the nine months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded an income tax provision of $0.5 million, which yielded an effective tax rate of 14%. The difference between the U.S. federal statutory tax rate and our effective tax rate for the nine months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020 was primarily due to excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock, the impact of foreign and state taxes, the impact of certain permanent items on its tax provision, and the impact of federal and state research and development credits on its tax provision.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
On June 30, 2021, we had $215.5 million in cash and cash equivalents and investments compared to $62.0 million on September 30, 2020, an increase of $153.5 million, or 248%. The increase in cash and cash equivalents and investments is primarily due to net proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes of $140.4 million (net of sale of warrants and purchase of convertible senior notes hedge), net cash provided by operating activities of $25.0 million, and proceeds from the issuance of our common stock, par value $0.001 (“Common Stock”) under our equity plan of $3.0 million. These increases were partially offset by net cash paid in conjunction with the ID R&D Acquisition of $12.5 million, capital expenditures of $1.0 million and the payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration of $0.8 million.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended June 30, 2021 was $25.0 million and resulted primarily from net income of $6.2 million, net non-cash charges of $18.5 million, and favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities of $0.3 million. The primary non-cash adjustments to operating activities were stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, accretion and amortization on debt securities & other, depreciation and amortization, and amortization of investment premiums and other totaling $8.6 million, $5.2 million, $3.1 million, $1.1 million, and $0.8 million, respectively, which were partially offset by a deferred tax benefit of $0.3 million.
Net cash provided by operating activities during the nine months ended June 30, 2020 was $17.4 million and resulted primarily from net income of $2.8 million net of non-cash charges of $13.9 million, and favorable changes in operating assets and liabilities of $0.7 million. The primary non-cash adjustments to operating activities were stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation and amortization, and deferred taxes totaling $7.1 million, $4.8 million, and $1.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $147.4 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2021, which consisted primarily of net purchases of investments of $133.9 million, net cash paid in conjunction with the ID R&D Acquisition of $12.5 million, and capital expenditures of $1.0 million.
Net cash used in investing activities was $15.5 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2020, which consisted primarily of net purchases of investments of $15.0 million and capital expenditures of $0.5 million.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $142.8 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2021, which consisted of net proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes of $149.7 million, proceeds from the issuance of equity plan Common Stock of $3.0 million, and proceeds from other borrowings of $0.3 million partially offset by net cash used for the call spreads on the sales and purchases of warrants and convertible senior notes hedge issued in connection with the 2026 Notes of $9.3 million, payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration of $0.8 million, and principal payments on other borrowings of $0.1 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.3 million during the nine months ended June 30, 2020, which consisted of net proceeds from the issuance of equity plan Common Stock of $1.6 million and proceeds from other borrowing of $0.2 million, partially offset by repurchases and retirements of Common Stock of $1.0 million, payment of acquisition-related contingent consideration of $0.5 million, and principal payments on other borrowings of $0.1 million.
0.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026
In February 2021, the Company issued $155.3 million aggregate principal amount of the 2026 Notes. The 2026 Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2026 Notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated February 5, 2021 (the “Indenture”), between the Company and UMB Bank, National Association, as trustee. The Indenture includes customary covenants and sets forth certain events of default after which the 2026 Notes may be declared immediately due and payable and sets forth certain types of bankruptcy or insolvency events of default involving the Company after which the 2026 Notes become automatically due and payable.
The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $149.7 million, after deducting the Initial Purchasers’ discounts and commissions and the Company’s estimated offering expenses related to the offering. The 2026 Notes will mature on February 1, 2026, unless earlier redeemed, repurchased or converted. The 2026 Notes will bear interest from February 5, 2021 at a rate of 0.750% per year payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on August 1, 2021. The 2026 Notes will be convertible at the option of the holders at any time prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding August 1, 2025, only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on June 30, 2021, if the last reported sale price per share of the Company’s Common Stock exceeds 130% of the conversion price for each of at least 20 trading days during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately
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preceding calendar quarter; (2) during five consecutive business days immediately after any five consecutive trading day period (such five consecutive trading day period, the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of the Common Stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such trading day; and (3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Common Stock. On or after August 1, 2025, until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert all or any portion of the 2026 Notes, in multiples of $1,000 principal amount, at the option of the holder regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the Company may satisfy its conversion obligation by paying and/or delivering, as the case may be, cash and, if applicable at the Company’s election, shares of Common Stock, based on the applicable conversion rate(s); provided that the Company will be required to settle conversions solely in cash unless and until the Company (i) receives stockholder approval to increase the number of authorized shares of the Common Stock and (ii) reserves such amount of shares of the Common Stock for future issuance as required pursuant to the indenture that will govern the 2026 Notes. The conversion rate for the 2026 Notes will initially be 47.9731 shares of the Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $20.85 per share of the Common Stock. The initial conversion price of the 2026 Notes represents a premium of approximately 37.5% to the $15.16 per share last reported sale price of the Common Stock on February 2, 2021. The conversion rate is subject to adjustment under certain circumstances in accordance with the terms of the Indenture. The impact of the convertible feature will be dilutive to our earnings per share when our average stock price for the period is greater than the conversion price.
In connection with the issuance of the 2026 Notes, we entered into transactions for convertible notes hedge (the “Notes Hedge”) and warrants (the “Warrant Transactions”). The Notes Hedge was entered into with Bank of America, N.A., Jefferies International Limited and Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and provided the Company with the option to acquire, on a net settlement basis, approximately 7.4 million shares of Common Stock at a strike price of $20.85, which is equal to the number of shares of Common Stock that notionally underlie and corresponds to the conversion price of the 2026 Notes. The cost of the Notes Hedge was $33.2 million. The Notes Hedge will expire on February 1, 2026, equal to the maturity date of the 2026 Notes. The Notes Hedge is expected to reduce the potential equity dilution upon conversion of the 2026 Notes if the daily volume-weighted average price per share of our Common Stock exceeds the strike price of the Notes Hedge.
In addition, the Warrant Transactions provided us with the ability to acquire up to 7.4 million shares of our Common Stock. The Warrant Transactions will expire ratably during the 80 trading days commencing on and including May 1, 2026 and may be settled in net shares of Common Stock or net cash at the Company’s election. We received $23.9 million in cash proceeds from the Warrant Transactions. As a result of the Warrant Transactions, the Company is required to recognize incremental dilution of earnings per share to the extent the average share price is over $26.53 for any fiscal quarter.
As of August 5, 2021, the 2026 Notes were not convertible, therefore, we had not purchased any shares under the Notes Hedge and the Warrant Transactions had not been exercised and remain outstanding. See Note 8. “Convertible Senior Notes,” of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for more information relating to the Notes Hedge and Warrant Transactions.
Rights Agreement
On October 23, 2018, we entered into the Section 382 Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) and issued a dividend of one preferred share purchase right (a “Right”) for each share of Common Stock payable on November 2, 2018 to the stockholders of record of such shares on that date. Each Right entitles the registered holder, under certain circumstances, to purchase from us one one-thousandth of a share of Series B Junior Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Preferred Shares”), of the Company, at a price of $35.00 per one one-thousandth of a Preferred Share represented by a Right, subject to adjustment. The description and terms of the Rights are set forth in the Rights Agreement.
The Rights are not exercisable until the Distribution Date (as defined in the Rights Agreement). Until a Right is exercised, the holder thereof, as such, will have no rights as a stockholder of the Company, including, without limitation, the right to vote or to receive dividends.
At any time prior to the time any Person becomes an Acquiring Person (as defined in the Rights Agreement), the Board may redeem the Rights in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.0001 per Right (the “Redemption Price”). The redemption of the Rights may be made effective at such time, on such basis and with such conditions as the Board in its sole discretion may establish. Immediately upon any redemption of the Rights, the right to exercise the Rights will terminate and the only right of the holders of Rights will be to receive the Redemption Price.
The Rights will expire on the earlier of (i) the close of business on October 22, 2021, (ii) the time at which the Rights are redeemed, and (iii) the time at which the Rights are exchanged.
Share Repurchase Program
On December 13, 2019, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $10 million of the currently outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program expired on December 16, 2020. Total purchases made under
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the share repurchase program were $1.0 million or approximately 137,000 shares at an average price of $7.33. The purchases under the share repurchase program were made through open market trades.
On June 15, 2021, the Board authorized and approved a share repurchase program for up to $15 million of the currently outstanding shares of our Common Stock. The share repurchase program will expire on June 30, 2022. The timing, price and volume of repurchases will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors. The repurchases may be made from time to time, through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to a share repurchase trading plan. The program may be discontinued or amended at any time. No shares have been purchased under the share repurchase program as of June 30, 2021.
CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed into law the “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.” The CARES Act, among other things, includes provisions relating to refundable payroll tax credits, deferment of employer side social security payments, net operating loss carryback periods, alternative minimum tax credit refunds, modifications to the net interest deduction limitations and technical corrections to tax depreciation methods for qualified improvement property. We continue to examine the impacts the CARES Act may have on our business.
Other Liquidity Matters
On June 30, 2021, we had investments of $174.9 million, designated as available-for-sale debt securities, which consisted of commercial paper, corporate issuances, and asset-backed securities, carried at fair value as determined by quoted market prices for identical or similar assets, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, and reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. All securities whose maturity or sale is expected within one year are classified as “current” on the consolidated balance sheets. All other securities are classified as “long-term” on the consolidated balance sheets. At June 30, 2021, we had $138.3 million of our available-for-sale securities classified as current and $36.6 million of our available-for-sale securities classified as long-term. At September 30, 2020, we had $40.0 million of our available-for-sale securities classified as current and $2.0 million of our available-for-sale securities classified as long-term.
We had working capital of $167.6 million at June 30, 2021 compared to $59.8 million at September 30, 2020.
Based on our current operating plan, we believe the current cash and cash equivalents and cash expected to be generated from operations will be adequate to satisfy our working capital needs for the next twelve months from the date the financial statements are filed.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company had no off balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2021.
Changes in Critical Accounting Policies
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We review our estimates on an on-going basis, including those related to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, income taxes and the valuation of goodwill, intangibles and other long-lived assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The critical accounting policies and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements are described in Item 7—“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in the Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.
In February 2021, the Company issued the 2026 Notes. Concurrently with the issuance of the 2026 Notes, the Company entered into the Notes Hedge and Warrant Transactions. See Convertible Senior Notes Hedge and Embedded Conversion Derivative in Note 1.
“Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for our new policy surrounding these items and Note 8. “Convertible Senior Notes” for additional information related to these transactions. Other than the aforementioned, there have been no other material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.
“Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for our new policy surrounding these items and Note 8. “Convertible Senior Notes” for additional information related to these transactions. Other than the aforementioned, there have been no other material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2020.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Interest Rates
The primary objective of our investment activities is to preserve principal while at the same time maximizing after-tax yields without significantly increasing risk. To achieve this objective, we maintain our investment portfolio of cash equivalents and marketable securities in a variety of securities, including corporate debt securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit, and asset-backed securities. We have not used derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio, and none of our investments are held for trading or speculative purposes. Short-term and long-term debt securities are generally classified as available-for-sale and consequently are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value with unrealized gains or losses reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of estimated tax. As of June 30, 2021, our marketable securities had remaining maturities between approximately one and 47 months and a fair market value of $174.9 million, representing 41% of our total assets.
The fair value of our cash equivalents and debt securities is subject to change as a result of changes in market interest rates and investment risk related to the issuers’ credit worthiness. We do not utilize financial contracts to manage our investment portfolio’s exposure to changes in market interest rates. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in market interest rates would not have a material impact on the fair value of our cash equivalents and debt securities due to the relatively short maturities of these investments. While changes in market interest rates may affect the fair value of our investment portfolio, any gains or losses will not be recognized in our results of operations until the investment is sold or if the reduction in fair value was determined to be an other-than-temporary impairment.
Foreign Currency Risk
As a result of past acquisitions, we have operations in France, the Netherlands, Russia, and Spain that are exposed to fluctuations in the foreign currency exchange rate between the U.S. dollar, the Euro, the Ruble and the British pound sterling. The functional currency of our French, Dutch, and Spanish operations is the Euro. Our results of operations and cash flows are subject to fluctuations due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly changes in the Euro. Translation adjustments resulting from translating the functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollar equivalents are reported separately in the consolidated statements of operations and other comprehensive income.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that such 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 financial disclosures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b). In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). We recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2021.
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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
As described throughout this Form 10-Q, on May 28, 2021, the Company acquired ID R&D. While our financial statements for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2021 include the results of ID R&D from May 28, 2021 through June 30, 2021, as permitted by the rules and regulations of the SEC, our management’s assessment of our internal control over financial reporting did not include an evaluation of ID R&D’s internal control over financial reporting. Further, our management’s conclusion regarding the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2021 does not extend to ID R&D’s internal control over financial reporting. Aside from the aforementioned, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended June 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We have not experienced any material impact to our internal controls over financial reporting despite the fact that most of our employees are working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation on our internal controls to minimize the impact on their design and operating effectiveness.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
For information regarding our legal proceedings, see Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q and Item 3—“Legal Proceedings” in the Form 10-K. In addition to the legal proceedings discussed in Note 9, the Company is subject to various claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. While any legal proceeding has an element of uncertainty, the Company believes that the disposition of such matters, in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
While we attempt to identify, manage, and mitigate risks and uncertainties associated with our business to the extent practical under the circumstances, some level of risk and uncertainty will always be present. Item 1A—“Risk Factors” in the Form 10-K and Item 1A—“Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2021 describe some of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business, which we strongly encourage you to review. These risks and uncertainties have the potential to materially affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, projected results, and future prospects. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in the Form 10-K and the Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2021.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the quarter ended June 30, 2021, that were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
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| * | Filed herewith. | |||||||
| ** | Certain schedules, appendices and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted in accordance with Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished supplementally to the SEC upon request. | |||||||
| (1) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on October 20, 2017. | |||||||
| (2) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on May 23, 2018. | |||||||
| (3) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 1, 2021. | |||||||
| (4) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2015. | |||||||
| (5) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on November 10, 2014. | |||||||
| (6) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 23, 2018. | |||||||
| (7) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 5, 2021. | |||||||
| (8) | Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 25, 2021. | |||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
| August 5, 2021 | MITEK SYSTEMS, INC. | ||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | ||||||||||
| Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | |||||||||||
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) | |||||||||||
| By: | /s/ Frank Teruel | ||||||||||
| Frank Teruel | |||||||||||
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | |||||||||||
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May 10, 2021
Frank Teruel
Dear Frank:
We are very pleased to offer you the following role with Mitek Systems (the “Company” or “Mitek”) and it is our hope that you will become a part of the leadership team of our exciting and innovative organization. The following will confirm the terms of our offer of employment to you:
Position/Location: You will assume the role of Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President. In this role you will report directly to Mitek’s CEO, Max Carnecchia. Your principal place of employment shall be your home in Riverside, CA and our San Diego, California headquarters office.
Start Date: As mutually agreed, anticipated to be on or about July 1, 2021
Compensation: Your compensation in the above position will include an annual target compensation of $540,000. This amount will include a base salary of $360,000.00 paid semi-monthly in the amount of $15,000, less applicable withholding, and in accordance with the Company’s 24 regular payroll periods. In addition, you will have the opportunity to participate in our annual Management Incentive Plan designed to allow you to earn an additional 50% of your base salary upon reaching established corporate financial targets and subject to the terms of the plan. For FY21, this amount shall be prorated in accordance with your partial year of service.
Equity Grant: Upon commencement of your employment with us, Mitek will request that the Board of Directors confirm approval of your participation in our employee stock equity plan. This grant will include a Restricted Stock Unit (RSU) grant valued at $1,200,000. The number of shares issuable pursuant to the grant will be determined utilizing the closing market price of Mitek stock (MITK) as of the grant date approved by the Board. Vesting of this grant will commence as of your date of hire and will follow Mitek’s standard vesting schedule over the course of 4 years along with all other provisions contained within our employee stock equity plan. You will be provided details of the Plan following approval of the grant.
Benefits: As an employee of the Company, you will be eligible to participate in our employee benefits package. Mitek is committed to maintaining a competitive position in the employment marketplace and endeavors to ensure an attractive and comprehensive benefits program. We are pleased to make available to you our standard employee benefits package which is effective upon commencement of your employment with us. Full program details can be found in our Benefits overview and enrollment in all benefits will be provided to you during your onboarding.
Separation & Change of Control Agreement: Conditional upon your commencement of employment with Mitek, the Company will provide you with an Executive Severance and Change in Control Agreement (“CIC”) that will compensate you for 6 months of salary and target incentive and 6 months of COBRA payments for medical insurance in the event of your termination by the company other than for cause. In addition, your agreement will provide for additional equity vesting in the event of a termination following a change in control. The details of this can be found in the CIC document provided herein.
Employment: As a condition of your employment with the Company, you agree to observe and comply with all reasonable and lawful rules, regulations, policies and procedures established by the Company from time to time and all applicable laws, rules and regulations imposed by any governmental regulatory authority from time to time. Without limiting the foregoing, you agree that during your employment with the Company, you will devote your full business time, attention, skill and best efforts to the performance of your employment duties and you are not to engage in any other business or occupation. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to execute and be bound by the Company's Invention Assignment and Proprietary Agreement.
It is understood that this offer of employment, its acceptance, or the maintenance of Company policies, procedures, and benefits do not create a contract of employment for a specified term or guarantee of specific benefits. Thus, employment at the Company is not for a specific term and can be terminated by you or by the Company at any time for any reason, with or without cause.
This letter supersedes any prior or contrary representations that may have been made by the Company and upon acceptance of this offer, the terms described in this letter shall be the terms of your employment. Please be advised that the at-will status of your employment may not be modified except by a written agreement between you and the Company and signed by the CEO.
Your employment is subject to completion of the Company’s reference and background check and to your submission of an I-9 form and satisfactorily documentation with respect to your identification and right to work in the United States.
We would appreciate your acceptance of this offer which remains valid through Friday, May14, 2021. Please indicate your acceptance by signing and dating this letter where indicated below and return it to Judith Ohrn Hicks. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly.
We look forward to the potential of you joining the Mitek team and the start of what we are confident will represent a meaningful and rewarding journey with us.
Sincerely on the behalf of Mitek Systems, Inc.
Judith Ohrn Hicks
Vice President, Global People Operations
Accepted:
/s/ Frank Teruel 5/14/2021
Signature Date
Frank Teruel
Print Name
Approved and Recognized:
/s/ Scipio "Max" Carnecchia, Chief Executive Officer 6/1/2021
Mitek Officer Date
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EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AND CHANGE OF CONTROL PLAN
THIS EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE AND CHANGE OF CONTROL PLAN (this “Agreement”) is made and entered into as of May 14, 2021 (the “Effective Date”) by and between Mitek Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and Frank Teruel (the “Executive”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the meanings ascribed to such terms in Appendix A hereto.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Executive is employed by the Company as its Chief Financial Officer;
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company has determined that appropriate steps should be taken to incentivize Executive’s attention and dedication to his assigned duties and to provide Executive with enhanced financial security and sufficient encouragement to remain employed by the Company in order to maximize stockholder value presently and at any time in which the Company may consider a change of control or other strategic transaction for the benefit of the Company’s stockholders; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company believes that it is in the best interest of the Company’s stockholders to enter into this Agreement with Executive.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, and as an inducement to Executive to forego other opportunities now and in the future and to continue Executive’s employment with the Company, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1.Employment.
(a)No Conflicts. Executive agrees to devote Executive’s full effort, attention and energies to his position with the Company. While Executive is employed with the Company, Executive will not render any professional services or engage in any activity that might be competitive with or adverse to the best interest of the Company. Executive agrees to abide by the policies, rules and regulations of the Company as they may be amended from time to time.
2.Termination of Employment Without Cause or for Good Reason. In the event Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated without Cause or Executive terminates his employment with the Company for Good Reason, Executive shall be entitled to all compensation and benefits accrued, but unpaid, up to the effective date of termination; and, subject to the eligibility provisions of section 4 of this Agreement, to:
(i)a lump-sum cash amount equal to 50% of Executive’s annual base salary then in effect (ignoring any reduction that gives rise to a termination for Good Reason);
(ii)a lump-sum cash amount equal to six (6) times the amount Executive would be required to pay for one month of COBRA continuation coverage under the Company’s medical, vision and dental programs for Executive and his dependents, excluding any health savings or flexible spending accounts;
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Executive has received or is entitled to receive any payments under this Section 2(i) or 2(ii), then Executive shall not be entitled to any additional payments or benefits under Section 3(a) or 3(b).
3.Termination of Employment Within 2 Months Prior to or 12 months following a Change of Control. In the event that during the two (2) month period prior to the consummation of a Change of Control or the twelve (12) month period following the consummation of a Change of Control, Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company without Cause or Executive terminates employment with the Company for Good Reason, Executive shall be entitled to:
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(a)all compensation and benefits accrued, but unpaid, up to the effective date of termination; and, subject to the eligibility provisions of section 4 of this Agreement, to:
(i)a lump-sum cash amount equal to 50% of Executive’s annual base salary then-in effect (ignoring any reduction that gives rise to a termination for Good Reason); and
(ii)a lump-sum cash amount equal to six (6) times the amount Executive would be required to pay for one month of COBRA continuation coverage under the Company’s medical, vision and dental programs for Executive and his dependents, excluding any flexible spending account; and
(b)notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in any Company Equity Plan or Equity Award (including any restrictions contained in Section 16 of the Company Stock Option Plans or in any other Company Equity Plan or Equity Award), and subject to the eligibility provisions of section 4 of this Agreement: (i) all of the unvested shares of Company stock underlying outstanding Equity Awards then held by Executive shall automatically accelerate and become vested and exercisable (to the extent applicable, or settled in cash or stock, as applicable) and all such Equity Awards shall remain exercisable (to the extent applicable) at all times prior to the expiration of the original term of each such Equity Award, and (ii) all restrictions of any kind imposed by the Company or contained in any Equity Plan or any Equity Award and that relates to any equity securities or Equity Awards of the Company then held by Executive shall lapse.
(c)Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event Executive has received or is entitled to receive any payments under this Section 3(a) or 3(b), then Executive shall not be entitled to any additional payments or benefits under Section 2(i) or 2(ii).
4.Eligibility Contingent Upon Release. Any and all benefits pursuant to this Agreement are contingent upon Executive’s execution and non-revocation of a general release of claims in substantially the form attached hereto as Appendix B (the “Release”). The Company may, in its sole discretion, modify the form of the Release as required to comply with applicable law, and any such Release may be incorporated into a separation agreement with the Executive. Executive must return the Release on or before the date specified by the Company (the “Release Deadline”). If Executive fails to return the release on or before the Release Deadline, or if he or she revokes the release, then he or she will not be entitled to any benefits pursuant to this Agreement.
5.Section 409A. If any benefit or amount payable to Executive hereunder on account of Executive’s termination of employment constitutes “nonqualified deferred compensation” within the meaning of Section 409A (“409A”) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), payment of such benefit or amount shall commence at the time Executive incurs a “separation from service” from the Company within the meaning of Treasury Regulation Section 1.409A-1(h). If, at the time Executive incurs a separation from service, Executive is a “specified employee” within the meaning of 409A, any benefit or amount payable to the Executive under this Agreement on account of Executive’s termination of employment that constitutes nonqualified deferred compensation subject to 409A shall be delayed until the first day of the seventh month following the Executive’s separation from service (the “409A Suspension Period”). Within fourteen (14) days after the end of the 409A Suspension Period, the Company shall pay to the Executive a lump-sum payment in cash (or the form such payment otherwise would take) equal to any payments that the Company would otherwise have been required to provide under this Agreement but for the imposition of the 409A Suspension Period. Thereafter, the Executive shall receive any remaining payments due under this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement (as if there had not been any suspension period beforehand). For purposes of Section 409A, each payment hereunder shall be considered a separate identifiable payment.
6.Golden Parachute Tax Provisions. In the event that the benefits provided for in this Agreement or otherwise constitute “parachute payments” within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code and will be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code (the “Excise Tax”), then Executive’s benefits payable under the terms of this Agreement will be either delivered in full, or delivered as to such lesser extent which would result in no portion of such severance benefits being subject to the Excise Tax, whichever of the foregoing amounts, taking into account the applicable federal, state and local income taxes and the Excise Tax, results in the receipt by
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Executive on an after-tax basis, of the greatest amount of severance benefits, notwithstanding that all or some portion of such severance benefits may be taxable under Section 4999 of the Code.
Unless the Company and Executive otherwise agree in writing, any determination required under this provision will be made in writing by the Company’s independent public accountants or another nationally-recognized public accounting firm chosen by the Company (the “Accountants”), whose determination will be conclusive and binding upon Executive and the Company for all purposes. In the event of a reduction in benefits hereunder, the reduction will occur in the following order: reduction of cash payments; cancellation of vesting acceleration of equity awards; reduction of employee benefits (or if a different order is required to avoid additional taxes under 409A, in such order as is so required). For purposes of making the calculations required by this provision, the Accountants may make reasonable assumptions and approximations concerning applicable taxes and may rely on reasonable, good faith interpretations concerning the application of Section 280G and 4999 of the Code. The Company and Executive will furnish to the Accountants such information and documents as the Accountants may reasonably request in order to make a determination under this provision. The Company will bear all costs the Accountants may reasonably incur in connection with any calculations contemplated by this provision.
7.Wire Transfers. Any cash payments made to Executive under this Agreement shall be made by wire transfer of immediately available funds to a bank account designated in writing by Executive.
8.Taxes. Executive will be responsible for the payment of any tax liability incurred as a result of this Agreement. The Company may withhold tax on any payments or benefits provided to Executive as required by law or regulation. The Executive is solely responsible and liable for the satisfaction of all taxes and penalties that may arise under 409A, and the Company shall not have any obligation to indemnify or otherwise hold Executive harmless from any or all of such taxes. The Company shall have the sole discretion to interpret the requirements of the Code, including 409A, for purposes of this provision, but shall only act in accordance with written advice from its accountants or attorneys. Nevertheless, if the Company or Executive determines that delaying severance payments will avoid subjecting Executive to 409(A) taxes and penalties, the Company shall modify the payment terms of this Agreement to the limited extent, and for the minimum deferral period, that the Company reasonably determines is necessary to avoid subjecting Executive to 409A taxes or penalties.
9.Waiver. The waiver by the Company or Executive of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by the Company or Executive, as the case may be, of any provision of this Agreement.
10.Severability. The parties have carefully reviewed the provisions of this Agreement and agree that they are fair and equitable. However, in light of the possibility of differing interpretations of law and changes of circumstances, the parties agree that in the event that any section, paragraph or term of this Agreement shall be determined to be invalid or unenforceable by any competent authority or tribunal for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall be unaffected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
11.No Duty to Mitigate; Legal Fees. Executive shall not be required to mitigate damages or the amount of any benefits or payments provided under this Agreement by seeking other employment or otherwise.
12.Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall bind and inure to the benefit of the successors and assigns of the Company and the heirs, executors or personal representatives of Executive. This Agreement may not be assigned by Executive. This Agreement may be assigned to any successor in interest to the Company (including by way of merger, consolidation or reorganization, or by way of any assignment of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets, business or properties), and Executive hereby consents to such assignment, provided that any such successor agree in writing to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement as though such successor were the Company. For all purposes under this Agreement, the term “Company” shall include any constituent or surviving corporation resulting from or parent corporation a party to any Change of Control and any other direct or indirect successor to the Company’s business and/or assets.
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13.Entire Agreement; Amendments. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and there are no other understandings, agreements or representations, expressed or implied. This Agreement supersedes any and all prior or contemporaneous agreements, oral or written, concerning Executive’s employment and compensation, except for any invention assignment and confidentiality terms of any agreement signed by Executive, provided that the provisions of this Agreement relating to acceleration and time to exercise Equity Awards in the event of a Change of Control are in addition to, not in lieu of, any such similar provisions set forth in any Equity Plan, Equity Award or other document. This Agreement may be amended only in writing signed by Executive and an authorized member of the Board of Directors of the Company.
14.Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws (other than conflicts of laws principles) of the State of California applicable to contracts executed in and to be performed entirely within such state by residents of such state.
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In Witness Whereof, the parties hereto have executed this Executive Severance and Change of Control Plan as of the date first written above.
COMPANY:
Mitek Systems, Inc.
/s/ Scipio “Max” Carnecchia
Scipio “Max” Carnecchia
President and Chief Executive Officer
Mitek Systems, Inc.
/s/ Scipio “Max” Carnecchia
Scipio “Max” Carnecchia
President and Chief Executive Officer
EXECUTIVE:
/s/ Frank Teruel
/s/ Frank Teruel
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APPENDIX A
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
“Acquiring Company” shall mean the resulting or surviving corporation, or the company issuing cash or securities (or its ultimate parent company), in a merger, consolidation, tender offer or share exchange involving the Company, or the successor corporation to the Company (whether in any such transaction or otherwise).
“Cause” shall mean the occurrence of any one or more of the following events or conditions:
(i)any material failure on the part of Executive (other than by reason of disability of Executive) to faithfully and professionally carry out Executive’s duties which failure continues for ten (10) days after written notice detailing such failure is delivered to Executive by the Company;
(ii)Executive’s dishonesty or other willful misconduct, if such dishonesty or other willful misconduct is intended to or likely to materially injure the business of the Company;
(iii)Executive’s conviction of any felony (other than any traffic related offense) or of any other crime, in each case, involving moral turpitude;
(iv)Executive’s insobriety or illegal use of drugs, chemicals or controlled substances either (A) in the course of performing Executive’s duties and responsibilities under this Agreement or (B) otherwise materially affecting the ability of Executive to perform the same; and
(v)Any wanton or willful dereliction of duties by Executive.
“Change of Control” of the Company shall mean the occurrence of any of the following events or circumstances:
(i)any “person” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) or 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), including a “group” within the meaning of such Section 13(d) but excluding the Company and any of its subsidiaries and any employee benefit plan sponsored or maintained by the Company or any subsidiary thereof (a “Person”), shall become the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifty percent (50%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (“Company Voting Securities”);
(ii)the consummation of a merger or consolidation involving the Company, or the acceptance by the stockholders of the Company of equity securities in a share exchange, where the Persons who were the beneficial owners of the Company Voting Securities outstanding immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or share exchange, do not beneficially own, directly or indirectly, immediately after such merger, consolidation or share exchange, securities representing more than fifty percent (50%) of the combined voting power of the then-outstanding Company Voting Securities or voting securities of the Acquiring Company in such merger, consolidation or share exchange, in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such merger, consolidation or share exchange;
(iii)a sale, exchange or other disposition or transfer (in one transaction or a series of related transactions) of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company; provided, however, that a Change of Control shall not be deemed to have occurred where: (x) the Company sells, exchanges or otherwise disposes or transfers all or substantially all of its assets to another corporation which is beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, immediately following such transaction by the holders of Company Voting Securities in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of the Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such transaction; and (y) such corporation expressly assumes this Agreement; or
(iv)such time as the Continuing Directors (as defined below) do not constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors of the Company (or, if applicable, the board of directors of a successor to the Company), where the term “Continuing Director” means at any date a member of the Board who was: (x) a member of the Board of Directors of the Company on the date of this Agreement; or (y) nominated or elected subsequent to the date of this Agreement by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election or whose election to the Board of Directors of the Company was recommended or endorsed by at least a majority of the directors who were Continuing Directors at the time of such nomination or election (it being understood that no individual whose initial assumption of office occurred as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a person or entity other than the Board shall be a Continuing Director).
“Equity Plan” shall mean the Company Stock Option Plans and any other plan, agreement or arrangement (whether written or oral) pursuant to or out of which the Company issues or grants any Equity Awards to any person.
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“Equity Award” shall mean any equity security, stock option, restricted stock, restricted stock unit, stock appreciation right, phantom stock unit or other right to acquire equity securities of the Company, whether such equity security, stock option, restricted stock, restricted stock unit, stock appreciation right, phantom stock unit or other right to acquire equity securities of the Company is granted or issued pursuant to an Equity Plan, outside an Equity Plan or otherwise.
“Good Reason” means any one or more of the following events or conditions:
(i)the Company’s breach of any of the material terms of this Agreement;
(ii)the Company’s relocating its office at which Executive is principally employed on the Effective Date to a location either outside of the United Stated or which is more than fifty (50) miles from both Executive’s residence and the offices of the Company at which Executive is principally employed on the Effective Date, and that reassignment materially and adversely affects Executive’s commute based on Executive’s principal place of employment immediately prior to the time such relocation is announced and Executive is required to commute to such location without Executive’s written consent;
(iii)a material diminution in Executive’s duties or responsibilities or conditions of employment from those in effect on the Effective Date; or
(iv)a reduction or reductions which, in the aggregate, is more than 10% of Executive’s base salary in effect when any reduction is first imposed without Executive’s consent (other than such a reduction or reductions applicable generally to other senior executives of the Company).
Provided, however, that before Executive shall be entitled to terminate his employment for Good Reason, (i) Executive must provide the Company with written notice of the Executive’s intent to terminate his employment and a description of the event the Executive believes constitutes Good Reason within 60 days after the initial existence of the event, and (ii) the Company shall have 30 days after Executive provides the notice described above to cure the default that constitutes Good Reason (the “Cure Period”) The Executive will have 90 days following the end of the Cure Period (if the Company has not cured the event that otherwise constituted Good Reason) to terminate Executive’s employment, after which “Good Reason” will no longer be deemed to exist based on such event.
“Person” shall mean any individual, corporation, limited liability corporation, partnership, or other business entity.
“Stock Option Plans” shall mean each of the Company’s 1999 Stock Option Plan, Amended 2000 Stock Option Plan, 2002 Stock Option Plan, 2006 Stock Option Plan, 2010 Stock Option Plan, 2012 Incentive Plan, and 2020 Incentive Plan.
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AGREEMENT AND GENERAL RELEASE OF CLAIMS
Mitek Systems, Inc. (Company) and I, Jeffrey C. Davison (Employee, me or I), have entered into this Agreement and General Release of Claims (Release) to settle all known and unknown claims I might have against the Company and all related parties. Except to the extent governed by federal law, this Release shall be governed by the statutes and common law of California, excluding any that mandate the use of another jurisdiction’s laws.
The Company and I agree as follows:
Section 1 – Benefits. The Company agrees that I will receive the benefits set forth in my Executive Severance and Change of Control Agreement (Exhibit A hereto). Specifically:
(i)a lump-sum cash amount of $345,000 (equal to 100% of my annual base salary now in effect); and
(ii)an additional lump sum cash amount of $27,745.63 (equal to twelve (12) times the amount I would be required to pay for one month of COBRA continuation coverage under the Company’s medical, vision and dental programs for me and my dependents, excluding any flexible spending account).
(iii)an additional lump sum of cash in the amount of $154,575 (equal to the accrued amount of my 2021 bonus accrual at plan and at target through the date of my termination)
I understand and agree that I am not otherwise entitled to receive some of such benefits. I may revoke this Release within 7 days after I sign it, in which case I will not receive the amounts or benefits that are being paid to me for my release of claims, and this Release will never go into effect. If I sign it and do not revoke it within the 7-day period, this Release will become effective immediately after the 7-day period concludes (whether or not the Company has signed it at such time).
Section 2 -- Complete General Release of Claims
(a)Claims Released: Except for the claims identified in Section 2(b), I irrevocably and unconditionally release (i.e., give up) all known and unknown claims, promises, causes of action, or similar rights of any type that I currently may have (Claims) with respect to any Released Party listed in Section 2(d). I understand that I am not releasing future claims. I understand that the Claims I am releasing might arise under many different foreign, domestic, national, state, or local laws (including statutes, regulations, other administrative guidance, and common law doctrines), such as the following:
Anti-discrimination statutes, such as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and Executive Order 11,141, which prohibit age discrimination in employment; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 1981 and 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1866, and Executive Order 11,246, which prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, or sex; the Equal Pay Act, which prohibits paying men and women unequal pay for equal work; the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibit discrimination based on disability; the Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), which prohibits discrimination based on genetic information; and any other federal, state, or local laws, including but not limited to the Fair Employment and Housing Act, prohibiting discrimination in employment based on actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability,
medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, or association with a person who has, or is perceived to have, any of those characteristics.
Federal employment statutes, such as the Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification Act (WARN Act), which requires that advance notice be given of certain work force reductions; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), which, among other things, protects employee benefits; and any other federal laws relating to employment, such as veterans’ reemployment rights laws.
Other laws, such as any federal, state, or local laws mandating leaves of absence, restricting an employer’s right to terminate employees, or otherwise regulating employment; any federal, state, or local law enforcing express or implied employment contracts or requiring an employer to deal with employees fairly or in good faith; any other federal, state, or local laws providing recourse for alleged wrongful discharge, tort, physical or personal injury, emotional distress, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, defamation, and similar or related claims; and any other law relating to salary, commission, compensation, benefits, and other related matters; and family and medical leave laws.
Examples of released Claims include, but are not limited to the following (except to the extent explicitly preserved by Section 2(b) of this Release):
(i)Claims that in any way relate to or arose during my employment with the Company, or the termination of that employment, such as Claims for compensation, bonuses, commissions, lost wages, or unused accrued vacation or sick pay;
(ii)Claims that I have irrevocable or vested rights to severance or similar benefits or to post-employment health or group insurance benefits;
(iii)any Claims to attorneys’ fees or other indemnities with respect to Claims I am releasing; or
(iv)claims under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Labor Code Section 200 et seq., and any applicable California Industrial Welfare Commission order.
If, despite this Release, I sue or bring an arbitration action asserting any claim that I have released, I will be liable to the Released Parties (as defined below) for their attorneys’ fees, other defense costs, and any other damages that my suit or arbitration causes, except those attributable to ADEA claims.
I promise not to accept any relief or remedies not set forth in this Release as to any claim I have released by signing it.
(b)Claims Not Released: This release shall not apply to claims for workers’ compensation benefits, unemployment insurance benefits or any other claims that cannot lawfully be waived by this Agreement, and shall not preclude me from filing an administrative charge or otherwise communicating with any federal, state, or local government office, official, or agency.
(c)Unknown Claims: I expressly waive and relinquish all rights and benefits afforded by Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California and any other similar provision of applicable law, and do so understanding and acknowledging the significance of such specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 of the Civil Code of the State of California states as follows:
A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party. Thus, notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of the Company’s Releasees, I expressly acknowledge that this Release is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all Claims which I do not know of or suspect to exist in my favor at the time of signing this Release, and that this Release contemplates the release of any such Claim or Claims.
(d)Released Parties: The Released Parties are the Company, all current and former parents, subsidiaries, related companies, partnerships, or joint ventures, and, with respect to each of them, their predecessors and successors; and, with respect to each such entity, all of its past, present, and future employees, officers, directors, stockholders, owners, representatives, assigns, attorneys, agents, insurers, employee benefit programs (and the trustees, administrators, fiduciaries, and insurers of such programs), and any other persons acting by, through, under, or in concert with any of the persons or entities listed int his subsection, and their successors.
Section 3 -- Promises
(a)Employment Termination: I agree that my employment with the Company and its affiliates ended effective June 30, 2021, and that I am accepting benefits under this Release in lieu of any such other rights or benefits to which I possibly could be or become entitled. I have not been told that the Company or any Released Party will rehire me.
(b)Company Property and Debts: Whether I sign this Release and it becomes effective or not, I understand that I have separate contractual obligations related to the return by me to the Company of its property, in accordance with the Invention Assignment & Proprietary Agreement I signed as a condition of hire, which Agreement is incorporated herein by this express reference. In accordance with paragraph 6 of such Agreement, I will promptly deliver to the Company the documents and materials referenced therein, i.e., those of any nature pertaining to my work with the company, and I will not take with me any documents or materials or copies thereof containing any Proprietary Information. In addition, in exchange for the benefits paid under this Release, I warrant and represent that all of the property of the Company or of any Released Party in my possession, custody or control has been returned to the Company, or will be returned to the Company by the time I sign this Release. I understand that such property includes, but is in no way limited to, all files, memoranda, emails, documents, records, copies of the foregoing, Company-provided credit cards, keys, building passes, security passes, access or identification cards, devices and equipment belonging to the Company (including computers, laptops, tablets, smart phones, handheld electronic devices, telephone equipment, and other electronic devices, including PDAs). In addition, I have cleared all expense accounts and repaid everything I owe to the Company or any Released Party, paid all amounts I owe on Company-provided credit cards or accounts (such as mobile or smart phone accounts), and canceled or personally assumed any such credit cards or accounts. The Company will allow me to retain my Company issued laptop computer subject to the Company’s IT team removing any Company information or software from the laptop.
(c)Taxes: I am responsible for paying any taxes on amounts I receive because I signed this Release. I agree that the Company is to withhold all taxes it determines it is legally required to withhold. I
agree not to make any claim against the Company or any other person based on how the Company reports amounts paid under this Release to tax authorities.
(d)Ownership of Claims: I have not assigned or transferred any Claim I am purporting to release, nor have I attempted to do so.
(e)No Disparagement or Harm: Subject to Section 3(l), I agree not to criticize, denigrate, or disparage the Company or any other Released Party. I agree not to incur any expenses, obligations, or liabilities on behalf of the Company.
(f)Confidential and Proprietary Information and Existing Obligations: Subject to Section 3(l), I understand that, at all times in the future, I will remain bound by any Company or Company affiliate agreement or policy relating to confidential information, proprietary information, invention, or similar matters to which I am now subject, including but not limited to any Invention Assignment and Proprietary Information Agreement which I previously signed, and which is expressly incorporated by reference herein, and I agree that to the extent any provision in such agreement or policy conflicts with any provision in this Release, the provision or interpretation affording the greater protection to the Company shall govern. In particular, I acknowledge that my employment by the Company created a relationship of confidence and trust with respect to any information of a confidential or secret nature disclosed to me by the Company or a third party that (i) related to the business of the Company or to the business of any parent, subsidiary, affiliate, customer or supplier of the Company or any other party with whom the Company agreed to hold information of such party in confidence, (ii) was not generally known to the public or to other persons in the industry, or if generally known, was used, selected or arranged by the Company in a manner not generally known and was made the property of the Company by mutual agreement of the parties, including by the Invention Assignment and Proprietary Information Agreement, and/or similar agreement, and (iii) that the Company has taken reasonable measures under the circumstances to protect from unauthorized use or disclosure (the “Confidential Information.”). I agree and represent that I have not disclosed, copied, disseminated, shared or transmitted any Confidential Information to any person, firm, corporation or entity for any reason or purpose whatsoever, except in the course of carrying out my duties and responsibilities of employment with the Company. I also agree, at all times in the future, not to make use of any Confidential Information for my own purposes or for the benefit of any person, firm, corporation or other entity. I further warrant and represent that all Confidential Information in my possession, custody or control that is or was a property of the Company has been or shall be returned to the Company by the date I sign this Release.
(g)Implementation: I agree to sign any documents and do anything else that in the future is needed to implement this Release.
(h)Other Representations: In addition to my other representations in this Release, I have made the following representations to the Company, on which I acknowledge it also has relied in entering into this Release with me:
i.I have not suffered any job-related wrongs or injuries, such as any type of discrimination, for which I might still be entitled to compensation or relief in the future. I have properly reported any and all job-related wrongs or injuries for which I might still be entitled to compensation or relief, such as an injury for
which I might receive a workers’ compensation award in the future. I have properly reported all hours that I have worked and under this Release, I have been paid more than all wages, overtime, commissions, compensation, benefits, and other amounts that the Company or any Released Party should have paid me in the past.
ii.This Release is not an admission of wrongdoing by the Company or any other Released Party.
iii.I am intentionally releasing claims that I do not know I might have and that, with hindsight, I might regret having released.
iv.If the Company or I successfully assert that any provision in this Release is void, the rest of the Release shall remain valid and enforceable.
(i)False Claims Representations and Promises: I have disclosed to the Company any information I have concerning any conduct involving the Company or any affiliate that I have any reason to believe may be unlawful or that involves any false claims to the United States. I promise to cooperate fully in any investigation the Company or any affiliate undertakes into matters occurring during my employment with the Company or any affiliate. I understand that nothing in this Release prevents me from cooperating with any U.S. government investigation. In addition, to the fullest extent permitted by law, I hereby irrevocably assign to the U.S. government any right I might have to any proceeds or awards in connection with any false claims proceedings against the Company or any affiliate.
(j)Cooperation Required: I agree that I will fully cooperate with the Company or any affiliate in effecting a smooth transition of my responsibilities to others. Further, when requested by the Company, I will promptly and fully respond to all inquiries from the Company or any affiliate and its representatives relating to any lawsuit in which I am identified as having factual information desired or needed by the Company. To the extent I incur reasonable out-of-pocket expenses (such as postage costs or telephone charges) in assisting the Company or any affiliate at its request, the Company will mail me a reimbursement check for those expenses within 15 days after it receives my request for payment, along with satisfactory written substantiation of the claimed expenses.
(k)This Release to be Kept Confidential: Subject to Section 3(l), I have not disclosed and will never disclose the terms or amount of payment provided under this Release, to anyone other than the Company representatives involved in presenting it to me, to a member of my immediate family, or my attorney or other professional advisor and, even as to such family member or professional advisor, only if such person agrees to honor this confidentiality requirement. Such a family member’s or professional advisor’s violation of this confidentiality requirement is to be treated as a violation by me. This subsection does not prohibit disclosures to the extent necessary legally to enforce this Release, nor does it prohibit disclosures to the extent otherwise legally required (but only if I notify the Company of a disclosure obligation or request within 1 day after I learn of it and permit the Company to take all steps it deems to be appropriate to prevent or limit the required disclosure).
(l)Challenge to Validity and Communication with Government Agency: This Release does not (a) limit or affect my right to challenge the validity of this Release under the ADEA or Older Workers Benefit Protection Act or (b) preclude me from filing an administrative charge or otherwise communicating with any federal, state or local government office, official or agency. I promise never to seek or accept any damages, remedies or other relief for myself personally with respect to any Claim released by paragraph 2(a) of this Release.
Section 4 -- Consequences of Violating Promises
In addition to any other remedies or relief that may be available, I agree to pay any attorneys’ fees (including in-house counsel costs) and damages the Released Parties may incur as a result of my breaching a promise I made in this Release or if any representation I made in this Release was false when made. I further agree that the Company would be irreparably harmed by any actual or threatened violation of Section 3 that involves Release-related disclosures or disclosure or use of confidential information or trade secrets, and that the Company will be entitled to an injunction prohibiting me from committing any such violation.
Section 5 -- Consideration of Release
I acknowledge that, before signing this Release, I was given a full 21 days to consider it. I agree that any material or non-material changes made to the terms of this Release will not restart this 21-day period, which started on the day I received the original of this Release. I further acknowledge that: (1) I took advantage of the time I was given to consider this Release before signing it; (2) I carefully read this Release; (3) I fully understand it; (4) I am entering into it voluntarily; (5) I am receiving valuable consideration in exchange for my execution of this Release that I would not otherwise be entitled to receive; and (6) the Company, in writing by this language in this Release, encouraged me to discuss this Release with my attorney (at my own expense) before signing it, and I did so as I deemed appropriate.
I understand that I am entitled to revoke this Release, in writing, within 7 days once I sign it. Such revocation must be delivered to the Company, as provided in the box set forth above the signature lines in this Release, within the 7-day period, in which case I will receive no benefits and this Release will not go into effect. If not timely revoked, this Release will be effective and enforceable as of the eighth day after I sign it.
Section 6 -- Miscellaneous
(a)Entire Agreement: This Release and any confidentiality/invention assignment/nondisclosure agreement(s) which I previously signed, constitute all agreements between me and the Company relating to my termination of employment or the subject matter of this Release. This Release may not be modified or canceled in any manner, nor may any provision of it or any legal remedy with respect to it be waived, except by a writing signed by both me and an authorized Company official. I acknowledge that the Company has made no representations or promises to me regarding the contents of this Release other than those in or referred to by this Release.
(b)Successors: This Release binds my heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors, and assigns, and will inure to the benefit of all Released Parties and their respective heirs, administrators, representatives, executors, successors, and assigns.
(c)Interpretation: This Release shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning. It shall not be construed strictly for or against me or any Released Party. Unless the context indicates otherwise, the term “or” shall be deemed to include the term “and” and the singular or plural number shall be deemed to include the other. Captions are intended solely for convenience of reference and shall not be used in the interpretation of this Release.
Section 7 -- Arbitration of Disputes
The Company and I agree to resolve any disputes we may have with each other through final and binding arbitration consistent with applicable law. For example, I am agreeing to arbitrate any dispute about the validity of this Release or any discrimination claim. I also agree to resolve through final and binding arbitration any disputes I have with any other Released Party who elects to arbitrate those disputes under this subsection. Arbitration shall be conducted by the American Arbitration Association in accordance with its employment dispute resolution rules, which can be found at www.adr.org/employment, and consistent with state law. A neutral arbitrator will preside over the arbitration and issue a written decision subject to limited judicial review. All remedies available under law will be available in the Arbitration. The Arbitration proceedings will allow for adequate discovery. Commencement of the Arbitration will be at a minimal cost to me. This agreement to arbitrate does not apply to government agency proceedings. The arbitration will be conducted privately, and its resolution shall remain confidential. By agreeing to this Release, I understand that I am waiving my right to a jury trial.
YOU MAY NOT MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THE TERMS OF THIS RELEASE. BEFORE SIGNING IT, TAKE IT HOME, READ IT, AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER IT. IF YOU CHOOSE, DISCUSS IT WITH YOUR ATTORNEY (AT YOUR EXPENSE).
YOU HAVE NO LESS THAN 21 DAYS TO CONSIDER AND SIGN THIS RELEASE. ONCE YOU SIGN IT, YOU WILL HAVE AN ADDITIONAL 7 DAYS TO REVOKE IT. IF YOU CHOOSE TO REVOKE IT, YOU MUST DELIVER A WRITTEN NOTICE OF REVOCATION DURING THE SEVEN DAY PERIOD AFTER SIGNING THIS RELEASE
TO JASON GRAY AT 600 B STREET, SUITE 100, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101.
IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS RELEASE AND RETURN IT TO THE COMPANY BY THE 22ND DAY AFTER RECEIVING IT, THIS RELEASE WILL AUTOMATICALLY EXPIRE.
BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE, YOU WILL BE WAIVING YOUR KNOWN AND UNKNOWN CLAIMS.
Executed in the State of California on June 29, 2021.
/s/ Jeffrey C. Davison
Employee – Jeffrey C. Davison
/s/ Jason L. Gray, Chief Legal Officer
Mitek Systems, Inc.
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Scipio Maximus Carnecchia, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mitek Systems, Inc.;
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.
| August 5, 2021 | /s/ Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | |||||||
| Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | ||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||||
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Frank Teruel, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Mitek Systems, Inc.;
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.
| August 5, 2021 | /s/ Frank Teruel | |||||||
Frank Teruel | ||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
| (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||||||
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Each of the undersigned, in his capacity as the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of Mitek Systems, Inc. (the “Company”), as the case may be, hereby certifies, pursuant to the requirement set forth in Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. §1350), that, to the best of his knowledge:
1.This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2021 (this “Quarterly Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act; and
2.The information contained in this Quarterly Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company for the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
| August 5, 2021 | /s/ Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | |||||||
| Scipio Maximus Carnecchia | ||||||||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||||||||
(Principal Executive Officer) | ||||||||
| August 5, 2021 | /s/ Frank Teruel | |||||||
| Frank Teruel | ||||||||
Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) | ||||||||
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) or its staff upon request.
This certification accompanies the Form 10-Q to which it relates, is not deemed filed with the SEC and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act (whether made before or after the date of this Quarterly Report), irrespective of any general incorporation language contained in such filing.