AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc 10-Q for FY2023 Q3
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (UAVS)
About this 10-Q
AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc filed this 10-Q on November 13, 2023, covering the quarter ended September 30, 2023 (FY2023 Q3).
Headline figures
Quarter ended September 30, 2023, as reported in this filing, compared with the same period a year earlier where the filing states it.
- Revenue
- $3.48M
- down 36.5% from $5.49M a year earlier
- Net loss
- $8.02M
- compared with net income of $1.66M a year earlier
- Diluted EPS
- -$0.07
- compared with $0.01 a year earlier
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| As of | ||||||||
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| (unaudited) | ||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| CURRENT ASSETS: | ||||||||
| Cash | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ||||||||
| Inventories, net | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | ||||||||
| Notes receivable | ||||||||
| Total current assets | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | ||||||||
| Right of use assets | ||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
| Goodwill | ||||||||
| Other assets | ||||||||
| Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities | ||||||||
| Promissory note | ||||||||
| Contract liabilities | ||||||||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Current portion of COVID loans | ||||||||
| Total current liabilities | ||||||||
| Long term portion of lease liabilities | ||||||||
| Long term portion of COVID loans | ||||||||
| Defined benefit plan obligation | ||||||||
| Long term portion of promissory note | ||||||||
| Total liabilities | ||||||||
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (SEE NOTE 10) | ||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY: | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, $ par value, shares authorized: | ||||||||
| Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible, $ par value, shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023, and shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Common Stock, $ par value, shares authorized, and shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively | ||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | ||||||||
| Accumulated deficit | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | ||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross Profit | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
| Research and development | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | ||||||||||||||||
| Impairment | ||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
| Loss from Operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Other Income (Expense): | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Gain (loss) on debt extinguishment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Total Other Income (Expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | ||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share – Basic | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share – Diluted | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding During the Period – Basic | ||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding During the Period – Diluted | ||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive Income (Loss): | ||||||||||||||||
| Net Income (Loss) attributable to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized periodic pension costs | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Accrued dividends on Series F Preferred Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series F Preferred Stock and warrants | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) available to common stockholders | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||||||
See accompanying notes to these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
(UNAUDITED)
| Par $0.001 Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Shares | Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Amount | Par
$0.001 Common Stock | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Deficit | Total
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible shares to Common Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on Series F Preferred Stock | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of warrants issued with promissory note and incremental value modification | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Restricted Common Stock | — | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized periodic pension costs | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| Par $0.001 Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Shares | Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Amount | Par $0.001 Common Stock Shares | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Deficit | Total
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sales of common stock, net of issuance costs | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible, net of issuance cost | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible shares to Common Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends on Series F Preferred Stock | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series F Preferred Stock and warrant | — | — | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of warrants issued with promissory note and incremental value modification | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Restricted Common Stock | — | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized periodic pension costs | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
(Unaudited)
| Par $0.001 Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Shares | Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Amount | Par
$0.001 Common Stock | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Accumulated Deficit | Total Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of heldback shares from contingent liability related to Measure acquisition | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible shares to Common Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends of preferred stock series F | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Restricted Common Stock | — | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized periodic pension costs | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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| Par $0.001 Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Shares | Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible Amount | Par
$0.001 Common Stock | Common Stock Amount | Additional Paid-In Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Accumulated Deficit | Total
Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settlement of heldback shares from contingent liability related to Measure acquisition | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible, net of issuance costs | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible shares to Common Stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dividends of preferred stock series F | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sale of Common Stock, net of issuance costs | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Common Stock for acquisition of senseFly | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of Restricted Common Stock | — | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of unrecognized periodic pension costs | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | — | — | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | ||||||||
| Defined benefit plan obligation and other | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Amortization of debt discount and warrant modification | ||||||||
| Loss (Gain) on debt extinguishment | ( | ) | ||||||
| Goodwill impairment | ||||||||
| Lease impairment | ||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Inventories, net | ( | ) | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | ( | ) | ||||||
| Accrued liabilities and other liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Contract liabilities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Payment of acquisition-related liabilities | ( | ) | ||||||
| Capitalization of platform development costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Capitalization of internal use software costs | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Sales of Common Stock, net of issuance costs | ||||||||
| Sale of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible, net of issuance costs | ||||||||
| Exercise of stock options | ||||||||
| Repayments on COVID loans | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by financing activities | ||||||||
| Effects of foreign exchange rates on cash flows | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Net decrease in cash | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Cash at beginning of period | ||||||||
| Cash at end of period | $ | $ | ||||||
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||||||||
| Interest cash paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| Income taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
| NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
| Conversion of Preferred Stock, Series F Convertible to Common Stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Issuance of Restricted Common Stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividends on Series F Preferred Stock | $ | $ | ||||||
| Deemed dividend on Series F Preferred stock and warrant | $ | $ | ||||||
| Stock consideration for senseFly Acquisition | $ | $ | ||||||
| Settlement of Common Stock from contingent liability related to Measure | $ | $ | ||||||
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 – Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business – AgEagle™ Aerial Systems Inc. (“AgEagle” or the “Company”, “our”, “we”, or “us”), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AgEagle Aerial, Inc., DBA MicaSense™, Inc. (“MicaSense”), Measure Global, Inc. (“Measure”), senseFly SA and senseFly Inc. (collectively “senseFly”), is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class drones, sensors and software that solve important problems for its customers in a wide range of industry verticals, including energy/utilities, infrastructure, agriculture and government.
Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. Today, the Company is earning distinction as a globally respected market leader offering customer-centric, advanced, autonomous unmanned aerial systems (“UAS”) which drive revenue at the intersection of flight hardware, sensors and software for industries that include agriculture, military/defense, public safety, surveying/mapping and utilities/engineering, among others. AgEagle has also achieved numerous regulatory firsts, including earning governmental approvals for its commercial and tactical drones to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) and/or Operations Over People (“OOP”) in the United States, Canada, Brazil and the European Union.
AgEagle’s shift and expansion from solely manufacturing fixed-wing farm drones in 2018, to offering what the Company believes is one of the industry’s best fixed-wing, full-stack drone solutions, culminated in 2021 when the Company acquired three market-leading companies engaged in producing UAS airframes, sensors and software for commercial and government use. In addition to a robust portfolio of proprietary, connected hardware and software products; an established global network of over 200 UAS resellers; and enterprise customers worldwide; these acquisitions also brought AgEagle a workforce comprised largely of experienced engineers and technologists with deep expertise in the fields of robotics, automation, manufacturing and data science. In 2022, the Company succeeded in integrating all three acquired companies with AgEagle to form one global company focused on taking autonomous flight performance to a higher level.
The business acquisitions completed by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2021 of 100% of the outstanding stock of MicaSense, Measure and senseFly, respectively, are collectively referred to as the “2021 Business Acquisitions.”
The Company is currently headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, where it houses its sensor manufacturing operations and Lausanne, Switzerland where it operates its drone manufacturing operations.
Basis of Presentation – The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). In the opinion of management, the Company has made all necessary adjustments, which include normal recurring adjustments, for a fair statement of the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations for the periods presented. Certain information and disclosures included in the annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) rules. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December 31, 2022, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on April 4, 2023. The results for the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year, any other interim periods or any future year or periods.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 1 – Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation - Continued
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of AgEagle and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, AgEagle Aerial, Inc.; Measure Global, Inc.; senseFly S.A. and senseFly Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
A description of certain of the Company’s accounting policies and other financial information is included in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements filed with the SEC on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Such condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are the representations of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity.
Liquidity
and Going Concern – In pursuit of the Company’s long-term growth strategy and acquisitions, the Company has sustained
continued operating losses. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $
If the Company is unable to generate significant sales growth in the near term and raise additional capital, there is a risk that the Company could default on additional obligations; and could be required to discontinue or significantly reduce the scope of its operations if no other means of financing operations are available. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities or any other adjustment that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The summary of significant accounting policies presented below is designed to assist in understanding the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Such condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes are the representations of the Company’s management, who are responsible for their integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP”) in all material respects and have been consistently applied in preparing the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.
Risks and Uncertainties – Global economic challenges, including the impact of war, pandemics, rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions and adverse labor market conditions could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The aforementioned risks and their respective impacts on the UAV industry and the Company’s operational and financial performance remain uncertain and outside of the Company’s control. Specifically, because of the aforementioned continuing risks, the Company’s ability to access components and parts needed in order to manufacture its proprietary drones and sensors, and to perform quality testing have been, and continue to be, impacted. If either the Company or any of its third parties in the supply chain for materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes continue to be adversely impacted, the Company’s supply chain may be further disrupted, limiting its ability to manufacture and assemble products.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates include the reserve for obsolete inventory, valuation of stock issued for services and stock options, valuation of intangible assets, valuation of goodwill, and the valuation of deferred tax assets.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-Continued
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures – Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), requires companies to determine fair value based on the price that would be received to sell the asset or paid to transfer the liability to a market participant. ASC 820 emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement, not an entity-specific measurement.
The guidance requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:
| ● | Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. |
| ● | Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data. |
| ● | Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data. |
For short-term classes of our financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, their carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The outstanding loans related to the COVID Loans and promissory note are carried at face value, which approximates fair value. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets on a recurring basis.
Inventories – Inventories, which consist of raw materials, finished goods and work-in-process, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost being determined by the average-cost method, which approximates the first-in, first-out method. Cost components include direct materials and direct labor. At each balance sheet date, the Company evaluates its inventories for excess quantities and obsolescence. This evaluation primarily includes an analysis of forecasted demand in relation to the inventory on hand, among consideration of other factors. The physical condition (e.g., age and quality) of the inventories is also considered in establishing its valuation. Based upon the evaluation, provisions are made to reduce excess or obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable values. Once established, write-downs are considered permanent adjustments to the cost basis of the respective inventories. These adjustments are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from the amounts that the Company may ultimately realize upon the disposition of inventories if future economic conditions, customer inventory levels, product discontinuances, sales return levels or competitive conditions differ from the Company’s estimates and expectations.
Cash
Concentrations – The Company maintains its cash balances at financial institutions that are insured by the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation up to $
Revenue Recognition and Concentration – Most of the Company’s revenues are derived primarily through the sales of drones, sensors and related accessories, and software subscriptions. All contracts and agreements are at fixed prices and are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
The Company generally recognizes revenue on sales to customers, dealers, and distributors upon satisfaction of performance obligations which generally occurs once controls transfer to customers, which is when product is shipped or delivered depending on specific shipping terms and, where applicable, a customer acceptance has been obtained. The fee is not considered to be fixed or determinable until all material contingencies related to the sales have been resolved. The Company records revenue in the statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) net of any sales, use, value added, or certain excise taxes imposed by governmental authorities on specific sales transactions and net of any discounts, allowances and returns.
The Company’s software subscriptions to its platforms, HempOverview and Ground Control, are offered on a subscription basis. These subscription fees are recognized equally over the membership period as the services are provided.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies-Continued
Additionally,
customer payments received in advance of the Company completing performance obligations are recorded as contract liabilities. Customer
deposits represent customer prepayments and are recognized as revenue when the term of the sale or performance obligation is completed.
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, contract liabilities represent $
Internal-use Software Costs – Internal-use software costs are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 350-40, Internal-Use Software. The costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as research and development costs as incurred. Once an application has reached the development stage, internal and external costs incurred to develop internal-use software are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software (typically three to five years). Maintenance and enhancement costs, including those costs in the post-implementation stages, are typically expensed as incurred, unless such costs relate to substantial upgrades and enhancements to the software that result in added functionality, in which case the costs are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the software. The Company reviews the carrying value for impairment whenever facts and circumstances exist that would suggest that assets might be impaired or that the useful lives should be modified. Amortization expense related to capitalized internal-use software development costs is included in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
As
of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, capitalized software costs for internal-use software related to the Company’s implementation
of its enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) software, totaled $
Further,
capitalized software costs for internal-use software include costs incurred in connection with our HempOverview and Ground
Control which we offer to our customers under SaaS arrangements. We account for these capitalized development costs in accordance
with ASC 350-40 as our customer do not have the contractual right to take possession of the software at any time during the hosting period
without significant penalty nor is it feasible for our customers to run the hosted software on their own. As of September 30, 2023, and
December 31, 2022, respectively, capitalized software development costs for our hosted platforms, net of accumulated amortization, totaled
$
Goodwill and Intangible Assets – The assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are recorded under the acquisition method of accounting at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill represents costs in excess of fair values assigned to the underlying identifiable net assets of acquired businesses. Intangible assets from acquired businesses are recognized at fair value on the acquisition date and consist of customer programs, trademarks, customer relationships, technology and other intangible assets. Customer programs include values assigned to major programs of acquired businesses and represent the aggregate value associated with the customer relationships, contracts, technology and trademarks underlying the associated program and are amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of expected cash flows used to measure fair value, which ranges from four to five years.
As
of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the goodwill balance was $
We use a quantitative approach when testing goodwill. To perform the quantitative impairment test, we compare the fair value of a reporting unit to it’s carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds it’s carrying value, goodwill of the reporting unit is not impaired. If the carrying value of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. We generally estimate the fair value of each reporting unit using a combination of a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) analysis and market-based valuation methodologies such as comparable public company trading values and values observed in recent business acquisitions. Determining fair value requires the exercise of significant judgments, including the amount and timing of expected future cash flows, long-term growth rates, discount rates and relevant comparable public company earnings multiples and relevant transaction multiples.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Continued
Due
to a significant decline in our market capitalization and overall economic conditions, as well as the performance of the business,
during the third quarter of 2023 we performed a quantitative goodwill impairment test at September 30, 2023 on both our reporting
units that had goodwill balances recorded, SaaS and Sensors. Based on this analysis, we concluded that the carrying value of the
SaaS reporting unit exceeded its estimated fair value and we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $
Our
goodwill balance, after the impairment, of approximately $
As
of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, our intangible assets balance was $
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company deemed that no impairment was indicated for the carrying value of the finite-lived intangible assets.
Foreign Currency – The Company translates assets and liabilities of its foreign subsidiary, senseFly S.A., predominately in Swiss Franc to their U.S. dollar equivalents at exchange rates in effect as of the balance sheet date. Translation adjustments are not included in determining net income but are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company translates the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) of its foreign subsidiary at average exchange rates for the applicable period. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses, arising primarily from changes in exchange rates on foreign currency denominated revenues, certain purchases and intercompany transactions are recorded in other income (expense), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
Shipping
Costs – All shipping costs billed directly to the customer are directly offset to shipping costs resulting in a net expense
to the Company, which is included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
income (loss). For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, shipping costs totaled $
Advertising
Costs – Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred and presented in sales and marketing expenses in the condensed
consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). For the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, advertising costs
were $
Vendor Concentrations – As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was one significant vendor that the Company relies upon to perform certain services for the Company’s technology platform. This vendor provides services to the Company, which can be replaced by alternative vendors should the need arise.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Continued
Segment Reporting – In accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting, (“ASC 280”), the Company identifies operating segments as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker in making decisions regarding resource allocation and performance assessment. The Company defines the term “chief operating decision maker” to be its chief executive officer.
The Company has determined that it operates in four segments:
| ● | Drones, which comprises revenues earned from contractual arrangements to develop, manufacture and /or modify complex drone related products, and to provide associated engineering, technical and other services according to customer specifications. | |
| ● | Sensors, which comprises the revenue earned through the sale of sensors, cameras, and related accessories. | |
| ● | SaaS, which comprises revenue earned through the offering of online-based subscriptions. | |
| ● | Corporate, which comprises corporate costs only. |
New Accounting Pronouncements – In March 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-02, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures (“ASU 2022-02”), which addresses areas identified by the FASB as part of its post-implementation review of its previously issued credit losses standard, ASU 2016-13, that introduced the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”) model. ASU 2022-02 eliminates the accounting guidance for troubled debt restructurings by creditors that have adopted the CECL model and enhances disclosure requirements for certain loan refinancings and restructurings made with borrowers experiencing financial difficulty. In addition, ASU 2022-02 requires a public business entity to disclose current-period gross write-offs for financing receivables and net investment in leases by year of origination in the vintage disclosures. ASU 2022-02 is effective for the fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, and for periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2022-02 effective January 1, 2023 and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.
Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by FASB did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future condensed consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 – Balance Sheets
Accounts Receivable, Net
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accounts receivable, net consist of the following:
Schedule of Accounts Receivable, Net
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | $ | $ | ||||||
| Less: Provision for doubtful accounts | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | $ | $ | ||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 3 – Balance Sheets – Continued
Inventories, Net
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, inventories, net consist of the following:
Schedule of Inventories
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Raw materials | $ | $ | ||||||
| Work-in process | ||||||||
| Finished goods | ||||||||
| Gross inventories | ||||||||
| Less: Provision for excess and obsolescence reserve | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
| Inventories, net | $ | $ | ||||||
Prepaid and Other Current Assets
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, prepaid and other current assets, consist of the following:
Schedule of Prepaid and Other Current Assets
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Prepaid inventories | $ | $ | ||||||
| Prepaid software licenses and annual fees | ||||||||
| Prepaid rent | ||||||||
| Prepaid insurance | ||||||||
| Prepaid VAT charges | ||||||||
| Prepaid other and other current assets | ||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $ | $ | ||||||
Property and Equipment, Net
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, property and equipment, net consist of the following:
Schedule of Property and Equipment, Net
| Useful Life | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Estimated | ||||||||||||
| Useful Life | September 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Type | (Years) | 2023 | 2022 | |||||||||
| Leasehold improvements | $ | $ | ||||||||||
| Production tools and equipment | ||||||||||||
| Computer and office equipment | ||||||||||||
| Furniture | ||||||||||||
| Drone equipment | ||||||||||||
| Property and equipment | ||||||||||||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | $ | ||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 3 – Balance Sheets – Continued
Property and Equipment Depreciation Expense
Schedule of Property and Equipment Depreciation Expense
| Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Classification within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) | For
the Three Months Ended September 30, | For
the Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
| Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | ||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation expense | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Intangible Assets, Net
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, intangible assets, net, other than goodwill, consist of the following:
Schedule of Intangible Assets, net
| Name | Estimated Life (Years) | Balance as of December 31, 2022 | Additions | Amortization | Balance
as of September 30, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
| Intellectual property/technology | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
| Customer base | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tradenames and trademarks | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Non-compete agreement | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Platform development costs | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Internal use software costs | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Intangibles assets, net | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ||||||||||||||
As
of September 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining amortization period in years is
For the following years ending, the future amortization expenses consist of the following:
Schedule of Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expenses
| Name | (rest of year) 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| For the Years Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | (rest of year) 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | Thereafter | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Intellectual property/technology | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Customer base | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tradenames and trademarks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Platform development costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Internal use software costs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets, net | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||||||
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 3 – Balance Sheets - Continued
Accrued Liabilities
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, accrued liabilities consist of the following:
Schedule of Accrued Expenses
| September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | |||||||
| Accrued purchases and customer deposits | $ | $ | ||||||
| Accrued compensation and related liabilities | ||||||||
| Provision for warranty expense | ||||||||
| Accrued dividends | ||||||||
| Accrued interest | ||||||||
| Accrued professional fees | ||||||||
| Other | ||||||||
| Total accrued liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
Note 4 – Notes Receivable
Valqari
On
October 14, 2020, in connection with, and as an incentive to the entry into a two-year exclusive manufacturing agreement (the “Manufacturing
Agreement”) to produce a patented Drone Delivery Station for Valqari, LLC (“Valqari), the Company entered into, as payee,
a Convertible Promissory Note pursuant to which the Company made a loan to Valqari in the principal aggregate amount of $
The
Note matured on April 15, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”), at which time all outstanding principal and interest that had accrued,
but remained, unpaid was due. The Note provides for an automatic six-month extension of the Maturity Date under the following circumstances
(i) Valqari has received in writing, (x) a good faith acquisition offer at a consideration value greater than $
The Note is subject to customary representations and warranties by Valqari, as well as events of default, which may lead to acceleration of the payment of the Note such as (i) failure to pay all of the outstanding principal, plus accrued interest on the Maturity Date or Extended Maturity Date, (ii) Valqari filing a petition or action under any bankruptcy, or other law, or (iii) an involuntary petition is filed again Valqari under any bankruptcy statute (that is not dismissed or discharged within 60 days). The indebtedness evidenced by the Note is subordinated in right of payment to the prior payment in full of any senior indebtedness (as defined in the Note) in existence on the date of the Note or incurred thereafter.
On
the Maturity Date, AgEagle demanded payment of the Note, including accrued interest, however, Valqari alleged that the Maturity Date
was automatically extended to October 14, 2021 (“Extended Maturity Date”), for an additional six months. Upon the Extended
Maturity Date, AgEagle demanded payment of the Note, including accrued interest; however, Valqari sought a substantial discount on the
amount due under the Note to compensate for alleged breaches by AgEagle under the Manufacturing Agreement. AgEagle disputes the allegations
of breach and believes that it is owed a net amount by Valqari under the Manufacturing Agreement, in addition to the amount due under
the Note. On November 24, 2021, Valqari made a payment of principal on the Note of $
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 5 – COVID Loans
In
connection with the senseFly Acquisition, the Company assumed the obligations for two COVID Loans originally made by the SBA to
senseFly S.A. on July 27, 2020 (“senseFly COVID Loans”). As of senseFly Acquisition Date, the fair value of the COVID
Loan was $
As of September 30, 2023, scheduled principal payments due under the senseFly COVID Loans are as follows:
Schedule of Maturity of SenseFly Covid Loans
| Year ending December 31, | |||||
| 2023 (rest of year) | $ | ||||
| 2024 | |||||
| 2025 | |||||
| 2026 | |||||
| 2027 | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
Note 6 – Promissory Note and Warrant
On
December 6, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Promissory Note Purchase Agreement”) with
an institutional investor (the “Investor”) which is an existing shareholder of the Company. Pursuant to the terms of the
Promissory Note Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue to the Investor (i) an 8% original issue discount promissory note
(the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $
The
Company determined the estimated fair value of the common stock warrants issued with the Note to be $
Beginning
June 1, 2023, and on the first business day of each month thereafter, the Company shall pay 1/20th ($
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 6 – Promissory Note and Warrant – Continued
On August 14, 2023, the Company and Investor entered into a Note Amendment Agreement due to the Company not making the Monthly Amortization Payments for the months of June – August 2023. Pursuant to the Note Amendment Agreement, the parties agreed to amend the Note as follows:
| (i) | defer
payment of the Monthly Amortization Payments for June 2023, July 2023 and August 2023 in the aggregate amount of $ | |
| (ii) | increase
the principal amount of the Note by $ |
The
Note Amendment Agreement resulted in a debt extinguishment due to the modified terms of the Note being substantially different than the
original terms primarily due to the substantial increase in principal of $
On
September 15, 2023, the Company and Investor entered into a Warrant Exchange Agreement pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue
to the Investor
shares of common stock in exchange for the Warrant for no consideration. The Company accounted for the incremental value of the
Promissory Note Warrant modification of $
On October 5, 2023, the Company and the Investor entered into a Second Note Amendment Agreement (the “Second Amendment”), which provides for the following:
| (i) | the Deferred Payments shall be due and payable on December 15, 2023; | |
| (ii) | the Amortization Payments (defined in the Note) scheduled for September 15, 2023, October 1, 2023, and November 1, 2023, shall be deferred and made part of the Amortization Payments commencing in January 2024; and | |
| (iii) |
During
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $
During
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded $
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 6 – Promissory Note and Warrant – Continued
As of September 30, 2023, scheduled principal payments due under the Second Amended Note are as follows:
Schedule of principal payments due
| Year ending December 31, | |||||
| 2023 (rest of year) | $ | ||||
| 2024 | |||||
| Total | $ | ||||
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock and Warrant Transaction
On
June 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited
investors (the “Investors”). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue and sell to
Investors (i) shares of Common Stock (the “Offering Shares”) at $ per share and (ii) warrants to purchase
up to
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company has agreed to certain restrictions on future stock offerings, including that during the 90 day period following the date of the execution of the Purchase Agreement, the Company will not (i) issue (or enter into any agreement to issue) any shares of common stock or common stock equivalents, subject to certain exceptions, or (ii) file any registration statement or any amendment or supplement thereto relating to the offering or resale of any shares of the Company or any securities convertible into or exercisable or exchangeable for shares of Company, subject to certain exceptions. From the date of the execution of the Purchase Agreement until the six (6) month anniversary of the date of closing, neither the Company nor any Subsidiary shall effect or enter into an agreement to effect any issuance by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of shares of common stock or common stock equivalents (or a combination of units thereof) involving a variable rate transaction, subject to certain exceptions.
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
For
twelve (12) months following the closing date of the Offering, in the event the Company or any of its subsidiaries proposes to offer
and sell shares of Common Stock or common stock equivalents (the “Offered Securities”) to investors primarily for capital
raising purposes (each, a “Future Offering”), the Investors shall have the right, but not the obligation, to participate
in each such Future Offering in an amount of up to
The Offering Shares were issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement and was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) on June 7, 2023, and the prospectus included in the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-252801), which was filed with the Commission on April 23, 2021, and was declared effective on May 6, 2021. The Warrants were issued in a concurrent private placement under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and have not been registered under the Securities Act, or applicable state securities laws.
The
Warrants were issued on the date of closing. The exercise price of the Warrants and the number of Warrant Shares issuable upon the exercise
thereof will be subject to adjustment in the event of any stock dividends and splits, reverse stock split, recapitalization, reorganization,
or similar transaction, as described in the Warrants, but has no anti-dilution protection provisions. The Warrants will be exercisable
on a “cashless” basis only in the event there is no effective registration statement registering, or the prospectus contained
therein is not available for the sale of the Warrant Shares. The Warrants contain a beneficial ownership limitation, such that none of
such Warrants may be exercised, if, at the time of such exercise, the holder would become the beneficial owner of more than
Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company filed a registration statement on Form S-1 Registration No. 333-273332), which was declared effective on July 27, 2023, providing for the resale by the Investors of the Warrant Shares issuable upon exercise of the Warrants.
In connection with the Offering, the Company also entered into a Lock-up Agreement with the Investors and each officer and director of the Company (collectively, the “Shareholders”), for the benefit of the Investors, with respect to the shares beneficially owned the Shareholders. The restrictions on the disposition of the shares was for a period of 30 days from the date of the closing of the Offering, except for the continuous use of any existing Rule 10b5-1 trading plan and other customary exceptions.
Preferred Series F Convertible Stock and Warrant Transaction
On
June 26, 2022 (the “Series F Closing Date”), the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Series
F Agreement”) with Alpha Capital Anstalt (“Alpha”). Pursuant to the terms of the Series F Agreement, the Board of Directors
of the Company (the “Board”) designated a new series of Preferred Stock, the Series F 5% Preferred Convertible Stock (“Series
F”), and authorized the sale and issuance of up to shares of Series F. The Company issued to Alpha shares of Series
F for an aggregate purchase price and gross proceeds of $
In
connection with the Series F Agreement, the Company issued a warrant to Alpha to purchase
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AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
Alpha has the right, subject to certain conditions, including shareholder approval, which was obtained on February 3, 2023, to purchase up to $ of additional shares of Series F and Series F Warrants (collectively the “Series F Option”). The Series F Option will be available for a period of eighteen months after such shareholder approval at a purchase price equal to the average of the volume weighted average price for three trading days prior to the date that Alpha gives notice to the Company that it will exercise the Series F Option.
Commencing from the Series F Closing Date and for a period of six months thereafter, upon any issuance by the Company or any of its Subsidiaries of Common Stock or Common Stock equivalents for cash consideration, indebtedness or a combination of units thereof (a “Subsequent Financing”), Alpha will have the right to participate in up to an amount of the Subsequent Financing equal to 50% of the Subsequent Financing on the same terms, conditions and price provided for in the Subsequent Financing. Preferred Stock has no voting rights, except that the Company shall not undertake certain corporate actions as set forth in the Certificate of Designation that would materially impact the holders of Preferred Stock without their consent.
On
December 6, 2022, upon the issuance of the promissory note and common stock warrants with an exercise price of $
The deemed dividend on the Series F Warrants represents the difference between fair value of the Series F Warrants under the original terms before the December Down Round Trigger and the fair value of the Series F Warrants after December Down Round Trigger at the reduced exercise price. The fair value of the Series F Warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions: expected life of years, volatility of %, risk free rate of %, and dividend rate of %.
On
March 9, 2023, the Company received an Investor Notice from Alpha to purchase an additional shares of Series F Convertible Preferred
(the “Additional Series F Preferred”). Each share of Additional Series F Preferred is convertible into shares of the
Company’s Common Stock per $
As
a result of issuing the additional shares of Series F Convertible Preferred, a down round or anti-dilution trigger event occurred,
resulting in the conversion rate on the Series F and the exercise price of the Series F Warrants issued with the Series F adjusting down
to $
The deemed dividend on the Series F Warrants represents the difference between fair value of the Series F Warrants under the original terms before the March Down Round Trigger and the fair value of the Series F Warrants after March Down Round Trigger at the reduced exercise price. The fair value of the Series F Warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions: expected life of years, volatility of %, risk free rate of %, and dividend rate of %.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
Upon
the issuance of the Offering Shares and Warrants on June 8, 2023, a down round or anti-dilution trigger event occurred resulting in the
conversion price of the remaining Series F Preferred Stock and the exercise price of the Series F Warrants adjusting down from $
The deemed dividend on the Series F Warrants represents the difference between fair value of the Series F Warrants under the original terms before the down round trigger and the fair value of the Series F Warrants after down round trigger at the reduced exercise price. The fair value of the Series F Warrants was determined using a Black-Scholes pricing model and the following assumptions: expected life of years, volatility of %, risk free rate of %, and dividend rate of %.
All deemed dividends to the Series F stockholder were recorded as additional paid in capital and an increase to accumulated deficit and as an increase to total comprehensive loss attributable to Common Stockholders in computing earnings per share on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
During
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, Alpha converted and shares of Series F into and shares
of Common Stock, respectively. As a result, for the same periods, the Company recorded $
As of September 30, 2023, the Company has outstanding common stock warrants of with an exercise prices ranging from $ - $ and a weighted-average contractual term remaining of 3.79 years that were issued in connection with the transaction discussed above (see also Note 9).
At-the-Market Sales Agreement
In
accordance with a May 25, 2021, at-the-market Sales Agreement with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated and Raymond James &
Associates, Inc. as sales agents, the Company sold shares of Common Stock at a share price between $ and $, for proceeds
of $
Acquisition of senseFly
In
accordance with the terms of the senseFly S.A. Purchase Agreement, the Company issued shares of Common Stock to Parrot Drones
S.A.S.(“Parrot”) in January 2022 having an aggregate value of $
Acquisition of Measure
Pursuant to the terms of the Measure Acquisition Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) the Company issued an aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock to the Sellers of Measure as part of the consideration for the acquisition, of which shares were held back (the “Heldback Shares”) to cover post-closing indemnification claims and to satisfy any purchase price adjustments (see also disclosure above). Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Heldback Shares were scheduled to be released in three tranches, on the 12-month, 18-month and 24-month anniversary of the closing date of the acquisition. The Company made a claim for indemnification against the Heldback Shares. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement entered on August 22, 2022 the Company released all the Measure shares held in escrow along with any disputes regarding the Heldback Shares. As a result, of the Heldback Shares were released to the Measure Sellers with the remaining Heldback Shares being cancelled by the Company which reduced the issued and outstanding common stock and causing an increase to stockholders’ equity of $.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
Exercise of Common Stock Options
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, there was no exercise of stock options. For the three and nine months ended September
30, 2022, and shares of Common Stock were issued respectively in connection with the exercise of stock options previously
granted at exercise price between $ and $ resulting in gross proceeds of $
Stock-based Compensation
The Company determines the fair value of awards granted under the Equity Plan based on the fair value of its Common Stock on the date of grant. Stock-based compensation expenses related to grants under the Equity Plan are included in general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded $ and $ respectively, of stock-based compensation. For the same periods during 2022, $ and $ were recorded, respectively.
Pension Costs
senseFly S.A. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan (the “Defined Benefit Plan”) covering all its employees. The Defined Benefit Plan provides benefits in the event of retirement, death or disability, with benefits based on age and salary. The Defined Benefit Plan is funded through contributions paid by senseFly S.A. and its employees, respectively. The Defined Benefit Plan assets are Groupe Mutuel Prévoyance (“GMP”), which invests these plan assets in cash and cash equivalents, equities, bonds, real estate and alternative investments.
The Projected Benefit Obligation (“PBO”) includes in full the accrued liability for the plan death and disability benefits, irrespective of the extent to which these benefits may be reinsured with an insurer. The actuarial valuations are based on the census data as of December 31, 2022, provided by GMP.
The
Defined Benefit Plan has a PBO in excess of Defined Benefit Plan liabilities. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023,
the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to the Defined Benefit Plan were $(
Restricted Stock Units
Summary of RSU Activity
| Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Canceled | ( | ) | ||||||
| Vested and released | ( | ) | ||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||
| Vested as of September 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||
| Unvested as of September 30, 2023 | $ | |||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity - Continued
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the aggregate fair value of RSU awards at the time of vesting was $.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $ and $ of stock compensation expense, respectively, and had approximately $ of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs, which will be amortized over approximately 15 months.
| Shares | Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | $ | |||||||
| Granted | ||||||||
| Canceled | ( | ) | ||||||
| Vested and released | ( | ) | ||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2022 | $ | |||||||
| Vested as of September 30, 2022 | $ | |||||||
| Unvested as of September 30, 2022 | $ | |||||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the aggregate fair value of RSU awards at the time of vesting was $.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $ and $ of stock compensation expense, respectively, and had approximately $ of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs, which will be amortized over approximately 13 months.
Issuance of RSUs to Current Officers and Directors of the Company
On
September 29, 2023, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board (“Compensation Committee”), in lieu of
the payment of $
On May 11, 2023, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee of the Board (“Compensation Committee”), the Board granted to the officers of the Company in connection with the 2022 executive compensation plan RSUs, which vested immediately.
On March 29, 2023, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Board granted to the officers of the Company in connection with the 2022 executive compensation plan RSUs, which vested immediately.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $ and $, respectively, based upon the market price of its Common Stock between $ and $ per share on the date of grant of these RSUs.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
Stock Options
Summary of Options Activity
| Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Fair Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Granted | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expired/Forfeited | ( | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||||||
| Exercisable as of September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized $ and $, respectively, of stock compensation expense and had approximately $ of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, which will be amortized through September 30, 2025.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a summary of the options activity is as follows:
| Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Fair Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Granted | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
| Expired/Forfeited | ( | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
| Exercisable as of September 30, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||||
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized $ and $, respectively, in stock compensation expense, and had $ of total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options, which will be amortized over approximately 27 months.
Intrinsic value is measured using the fair market value at the date of exercise (for shares exercised) or as of September 30, 2023 (for outstanding options), less the applicable exercise price.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 7 – Stockholders’ Equity – Continued
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, the significant assumptions relating to the valuation of the Company’s stock options granted were as follows:
| September 30, | ||||||||
| 2023 | 2022 | |||||||
| Stock price | $ | $ | ||||||
| Dividend yield | % | % | ||||||
| Expected life (years) | ||||||||
| Expected volatility | % | % | ||||||
| Risk-free interest rate | % | % | ||||||
Issuances of Options to Officers
On
September 30, 2023, the Company issued to officers options to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $ per
share, which vests over a period of two years from the date of grant and expires on September 29, 2028. The Company determined the fair
market value of these unvested options to be $
On
June 30, 2023, the Company issued to directors and officers options to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of
$ per share, which vests over a period of two years from the date of grant and expires on June 29, 2028. The Company determined the
fair market value of these unvested options to be $
On
March 31, 2023, the Company issued to directors and officers options to purchase shares of Common Stock at an exercise price
of $ per share, which vests over a period of two years from the date of grant, and expire on March 30, 2028. The Company determined
the fair market value of these unvested options to be $
Cancellations of Options
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of employee terminations and options expirations, stock options aggregating
and , respectively, with fair market values of approximately $
Note 8 – Leases
Operating Leases
In
May 2023, the Company executed a sublease agreement for their facility located in Seattle, Washington; however, the Company remains
the primary obligor under the original lease. The sublease commenced June 1, 2023 and requires a total of $
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 8 – Leases – Continued
For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, operating lease expense payments were $
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating leases is as follows:
Schedule of Company's operating leases
| Balance Sheet Location | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Right of use assets | $ | $ | ||||||
| Current portion of lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
| Long-term portion lease liabilities | $ | $ | ||||||
As of September 30, 2023, scheduled future maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities are as follows:
Schedule of Company's lease liabilities
| Year Ending December 31, | ||||
| 2023 (rest of year) | $ | |||
| 2024 | ||||
| 2025 | ||||
| 2026 | ||||
| 2027 | ||||
| Thereafter | ||||
| Total future minimum lease payments, undiscounted | ||||
| Less: Amount representing interest | ( | ) | ||
| Present value of future minimum lease payments | $ | |||
| Present value of future minimum lease payments – current | $ | |||
| Present value of future minimum lease payments – long-term | $ |
As of September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the weighted average lease-term and discount rate of the Company’s leases are as follows:
Schedule of weighted average lease-term and discount rate leases
| Other Information | September 30, 2023 | December 31, 2022 | ||||||
| Weighted-average remaining lease terms (in years) | ||||||||
| Weighted-average discount rate | % | % | ||||||
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
Schedule Of Cash Flow Supplemental Information
| Other Information | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| For
the Three Months Ended September 30, | For
the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| Other Information | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 | 2022 | ||||||||||||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of liabilities: Operating cash flows for operating leases | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 9 – Warrants
Warrants Issued
On
June 5, 2023, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with certain accredited
and institutional investors (the “Investors”) pursuant to which the Company issued warrants to purchase up to
shares of common stock (the “Warrants”), exercisable at $
On
March 9, 2023, the Company received an Investor Notice from Alpha (described above in Note 8) resulting in the issuance of a Common Stock
warrant to purchase up to shares of Common Stock at the exercise price of $
On
December 6, 2022, the Company entered into a Promissory Note Purchase Agreement (described above in Note 7), pursuant to which the Company
issued the right to purchase up to shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $
On
June 26, 2022, the Company entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (described above in Note 7) with Alpha. In connection with the
Series F Agreement the Company issued a warrant to Alpha to purchase shares of Common Stock, par value $
Schedule of summary of activity related to warrants
| Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term | ||||||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2021 | $ | — | — | |||||||||
| Issued | * | — | ||||||||||
| Exercised | — | |||||||||||
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2022 | $ | * | — | |||||||||
| Issued - March 2023 | * | — | ||||||||||
| Issued - June 2023 | — | |||||||||||
| Exercised | ( | ) | — | |||||||||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2023 | * | |||||||||||
| Exercisable as of September 30, 2023 | * | |||||||||||
| * |
As of September 30, 2023, the intrinsic value of the warrants was .
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies
Existing Employment and Board Agreements
The Company has various employment agreements with certain of its executive officers and directors that serve as Board members, which it considers normal and in the ordinary course of business.
The Company has no other formal employment agreements with our executive officers, nor any compensatory plans or arrangements resulting from the resignation, retirement, or any other termination of our named executive officers, from a change-in-control, or from a change in any executive officer’s responsibilities following a change-in-control. However, it is possible that the Company will enter into formal employment agreements with its executive officers in the future.
Purchase Commitments
The
Company routinely places orders for manufacturing services and materials. As of September 30, 2023, the Company had purchase commitments
of $
SEC Administrative Proceeding
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced on September 27,2023 a cease and desist order against officers, directors, and major shareholders of public companies for failing to timely report information about their holdings and transactions in company stock. The charges stem from an SEC enforcement initiative focused on violations of Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act pursuant to which company insiders are required to file certain reports regarding their holdings and transactions in company stock.
The
Company cooperated with the requests for for documents, and information regarding various transactions and disclosures going back to
2018. On September 27 2023, the SEC issued an Order instituting cease-and-desist proceedings against AgEagle and its former Chief Financial
Officer. Without admitting or denying the findings, the Company agreed to cease and desist from further Section 13(a) and Section 16(a)
violations and to pay $
Note 11 – Segment Information
Non-allocated administrative and other expenses are reflected in Corporate. Corporate assets include cash, prepaid expenses, notes receivable, right of use assets and other assets.
As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively, information about the Company’s reportable segments consisted of the following:
Goodwill and Assets
Schedule of Goodwill and Assets
| Corporate | Drones | Sensors | SaaS | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| As of September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| As of December 31, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Goodwill | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Assets | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 11 – Segment Information - Continued
Condensed Consolidated Operating Results
Schedule of Net (Loss) Income
| Corporate | Drones | Sensors | SaaS | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||
| Corporate | Drones | Sensors | SaaS | Total | ||||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||
| Other expense, net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | |||||||||||||||
| Cost of sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss from operations | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | $ | ( | ) | |||||
Revenues by Geographic Area
Schedule of geographical revenues
| Drones | Sensors | SaaS | Total | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Latin America | ||||||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 11 – Segment Information - Continued
| Drones | Sensors | SaaS | Total | |||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Latin America | ||||||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 | ||||||||||||||||
| North America | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | ||||||||||||||||
| Asia Pacific | ||||||||||||||||
| Other | ||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | $ | $ | $ | ||||||||||||
Note 12 – Subsequent Events
Second Amendment to 8% Original Issue Discount Promissory Note
On
October 5, 2023, the Company and Alpha Capital Anstalt (the “Investor”) entered into a Second Note Amendment Agreement (the
“Second Amendment”), which provides for the following:(i) the Deferred Payments (defined in the Note Amendment Agreement)
shall be due and payable on December 15, 2023; (ii) the Amortization Payments (defined in the Note) scheduled for September 15, 2023,
October 1, 2023, and November 1, 2023 shall be deferred and made part of the Amortization Payments commencing in January 2024; and (iii)
Notice of Special Meeting of Stockholders
On October 10, 2023, the Company filed a Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A with the SEC, providing notice of a Special Meeting of the Shareholders to be held on November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM local time at 700 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 1200, Miami, Florida 33136 for the following purposes:
(1)
To authorize the Board of Directors (the “Board”), at the discretion of the Board, to file an amendment to the Company’s
Articles of Incorporation, as amended to date, to authorize a reverse stock split of the Company’s Common Stock with a ratio in
the range between and including
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022
(UNAUDITED)
Note 12 – Subsequent Events - Continued
(2) To amend the Company’s 2017 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the plan from shares to shares before the Reverse Split (the “Plan Amendment Proposal”); and
(3) To consider and vote upon a proposal to adjourn the Special Meeting to a later date or dates, if necessary, to permit further solicitation and vote of proxies if, based upon the tabulated vote at the time of the Special Meeting, there are not sufficient votes to approve the foregoing Proposals (the “Adjournment Proposal”).
The Company will also consider any other business that properly comes before the Special Meeting.
Shareholders of record of the Company’s Common Stock at the close of business on October 6, 2023 are entitled to notice of, and to vote at, the Special Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof.
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers
As previously reported, on August 15, 2023, AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (the “Company”) received notice (“Notice”) from Ms. Nicole Fernandez-McGovern, the Company’s then current Chief Financial Officer, that she will be exiting the Company and the Board accepted her Notice as a voluntary resignation and not of termination for Good Reason. The Board of Directors, under the terms of her employment offer letter, agreed to allow Ms. Fernandez-McGovern to continue as Chief Financial Officer for a period of up to 90 days after the Notice. Ms. Fernandez-McGovern last day was effective October 13, 2023, after approximately 59 days of service.
Effective October 13, 2023, Mr. Mark DiSiena was appointed as the Company’s principal financial and accounting officer and serve as Interim Chief Financial Officer until such time as his successor is determined by the Board of Directors. Mr. DiSiena had been our Company’s financial consultant since October 2, 2023.
In his role as principal financial and accounting officer, he is replacing Ms. Nicole Fernandez-McGovern whose last day of employment, as determined by the Board of Directors was October 13, 2023. Pursuant to the terms of the Statement of Work Agreement by and between the Company and Mr. DiSiena (the “Agreement”), the Company paid Mr. DiSiena $250 per hour not to exceed 40 hours per week, unless written approval is obtained, for services initially provided in his role as a consultant to the Company as outlined in the addendum to the Agreement. This Agreement and the compensation terms thereunder, will continue in effect with Mr. DiSiena’s appointment to the role as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
There is no family relationship between Mr. DiSiena and any other executive officer or director of the Company. There have been no related transactions, and none are currently proposed between or among Mr.DiSiena, the Company, executive officer, director, promoter or control person.
Grant Begley, an independent member of the Board of Directors since June 2016, has been elected Chairman of the Board; and former Chairman Barrett Mooney will continue to serve as AgEagle’s Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board.
See also Note 6 – Promissory Note for a Second Note Amendment Agreement executed on October 5, 2023.
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| ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion highlights the principal factors that have affected our financial condition and results of operations as well as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements. Please see the explanatory note concerning “Forward-Looking Statements” in Part I of the Annual Report on Form 10-K and Item 1A. Risk Factors for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these forward-looking statements. The operating results for the periods presented were not materially affected by inflation.
Overview
AgEagle™ Aerial Systems Inc. (“AgEagle”, “Company”, “We”, “Our”, “Us”), through its wholly owned subsidiaries, is actively engaged in designing and delivering best-in-class drones, sensors and software that solve important problems for our customers. Founded in 2010, AgEagle was originally formed to pioneer proprietary, professional-grade, fixed-winged drones and aerial imagery-based data collection and analytics solutions for the agriculture industry. AgEagle’s shift and expansion from solely manufacturing fixed-wing farm drones in 2018, to offering what we believe is one of the industry’s best fixed-wing, full-stack drone solutions, culminated in 2021 when we acquired three market-leading companies engaged in producing UAS airframes, sensors and software for commercial and government use. In addition to a robust portfolio of proprietary, connected hardware and software products; an established global network of over 200 UAS resellers; and enterprise customers worldwide; these acquisitions also brought AgEagle a highly valuable workforce comprised largely of experienced engineers and technologists with deep expertise in the fields of robotics, automation, manufacturing and data science. In 2022, we succeeded in integrating all three acquired companies with AgEagle to form one global company focused on taking autonomous flight performance to a higher level.
AgEagle has also achieved numerous regulatory firsts, earning governmental approvals for its commercial and tactical drones to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) and/or Operations Over People (“OOP”) in the United States, Canada, Brazil and the European Union.
AgEagle is led by a proven management team with years of drone industry experience and is currently headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, where we house our business and sensor manufacturing operations; and we operate drone manufacturing operations in Lausanne, Switzerland in support of our international business activities.
We intend to grow our business and preserve our leadership position by developing new drones, sensors and software and capturing a significant share of the global drone market. In addition, we expect to accelerate our growth and expansion through strategic acquisitions of companies offering distinct technological and competitive advantages and have defensible IP protection in place, if applicable.
Key Growth Strategies
We intend to materially grow our business by leveraging our proprietary, best-in-class, full-stack drone solutions, industry influence and deep pool of talent with specialized expertise in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing and data science to achieve greater penetration of the global UAS industry – with near-term emphasis on capturing larger market share of the agriculture, energy/utilities, infrastructure and government/military verticals. We expect to accomplish this goal by first bringing three core values to life in our day-to-day operations and aligning them with our efforts to earn the trust and continued business of our customers and industry partners:
| ● | Curiosity – this pushes us to find value where others aren’t looking. It inspires us to see around corners for our customers, understanding the problems they currently face or will be facing in the future, and delivering them solutions best suited for their unique needs. | |
| ● | Passion – this fuels our obsession with excellence, our desire to try the difficult things and tackle big problems, and our commitment to meet our customers’ needs – and then surpass them. | |
| ● | Integrity – this is not optional or situational at AgEagle – it is the foundation for everything we do, even when no one is watching. |
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| Key components of our growth strategy include the following: | ||
| ● | Establish three centers of excellence with respective expertise in UAS drones, sensors and software. These centers of excellence cross pollinate ideas, industry insights and skillsets to yield intelligent autonomous solutions that fully leverage AgEagle’s experienced team’s specialized knowledge and know-how in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing and data science. | |
| ● | Deliver new and innovative solutions. AgEagle’s research and development efforts are critical building blocks of the Company, and we intend to continue investing in our own innovations, pioneering new and enhanced products and solutions that enable us to satisfy our customers – both in response to and in anticipation of their needs. AgEagle believes that by investing in research and development, the Company can be a leader in delivering innovative autonomous robotics systems and solutions that address market needs beyond our current target markets, enabling us to create new opportunities for growth. | |
| ● | Foster our entrepreneurial culture and continue to attract, develop and retain highly skilled personnel. AgEagle’s company culture encourages innovation and entrepreneurialism, which helps attract and retain highly skilled professionals. We believe this culture is key to nurture the design and development of the innovative, highly technical system solutions that give us our competitive advantage. | |
| ● | Effectively manage our growth portfolio for long-term value creation. Our production and development programs present numerous investment opportunities that we believe will deliver long-term growth by providing our customers with valuable new capabilities. We evaluate each opportunity independently, as well as within the context of other investment opportunities, to determine its relative cost, timing and potential for generation of returns, and thereby its priority. This process helps us make informed decisions regarding potential growth capital requirements and supports our allocation of resources based on relative risks and returns to maximize long-term value creation, which is the key objective of our growth strategy. We also review our portfolio on a regular basis to determine if and when to narrow our focus on the highest potential growth opportunities. | |
| ● | Growth through acquisition. Through successful execution of our growth-through-acquisition strategies, we intend to acquire technologically advanced UAS companies and intellectual property that complement and strengthen our value proposition to the market. We believe that by investing in complementary acquisitions, we can accelerate our revenue growth and deliver a broader array of innovative autonomous flight systems and solutions that address specialized market needs within our current target markets and in emerging markets that can benefit from innovations in artificial intelligence-enabled robotics and data capture and analytics. |
Competitive Strengths
We believe that the following attributes and capabilities provide us with long-term competitive advantages:
| ● | Proprietary technologies, in-house capabilities and industry experience – We believe our decade of experience in commercial UAS design and engineering; in-house manufacturing, assembly and testing capabilities; and advanced technology development skillset serve to differentiate AgEagle in the marketplace. In fact, approximately 70% of our global workforce is comprised of engineers and data scientists with deep experience and expertise in robotics, automation, custom manufacturing, and data analytics. In addition, AgEagle is committed to meeting and exceeding quality and safety standards for manufacturing, assembly, design and engineering and testing of drones, drone subcomponents and related drone equipment in our U.S. and Swiss-based manufacturing operations. As a result, we have earned ISO:9001 international certification for our Quality Management System. | |
| ● | AgEagle is more than just customer- and product-centric, we are obsessed with innovation and knowing the needs of our customers before they do – We are focused on capitalizing on our specialized expertise in innovating and commercializing advanced drone, sensor and software technologies to provide our existing and future customers with autonomous robotic solutions that meet the highest possible safety and operational standards and fit their specific business needs. We have established three Centers of Excellence that our leadership has challenged to cross-pollinate ideas, industry insights and interdisciplinary skillsets to generate intelligent autonomous solutions that efficiently leverage our expertise in robotics, automation and manufacturing to solve problems for our customers, irrespective of the industry sector in which they may operate. |
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In December 2022, we unveiled our new eBee™ VISION, a small, fixed-wing UAS designed to provide real-time, enhanced situational awareness for critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions; to produce and deliver eBee™ VISION fixed-wing drones and customized command and control software that proves compatible and is in full compliance with the DoD Robotic and Autonomous System-Air Interoperability Profile (“RAS-A IOP”). In addition, three branches of European military forces have taken delivery of eBee VISION drones in 2023. In support of its sales and pre-order efforts, AgEagle’s team has been engaged in numerous live demonstrations and intensive training sessions with officials from government and military agencies across the world seeking to leverage the power of eBee VISION in their respective drone operations. In July 2023 alone, we completed a comprehensive training session with our first European military customers, who were confirmed as eBee VISION operators and qualified trainers of new users. These new customers confirmed with AgEagle’s technical teams that all operational capabilities of the eBee VISION continue to meet and exceed performance benchmarks in scouting, surveillance, usability, fast deployment and flight time, among other use case criteria specified by the international military community. We have also been working in close collaboration with our network of valued added reselling partners in France, United Kingdom, Poland, Italy and Spain, among other countries, to conduct live demonstrations and technical exchanges with prospective new customers, with emphasis on showcasing use of eBee VISION UAS for public safety and first responder missions, border patrol and a wide range of commercial applications. On September 6, 2023, the Company announced that commercial production of the eBee VISION had commenced and orders for the systems are now being accepted.
In May 2023, we released the new RedEdge-P™ dual high resolution and RGB composite drone sensor, representing yet another AgEagle technological advancement in aerial imaging cameras, seamlessly integrating the power and performance of the RedEdge-P and the new RedEdge-P blue cameras in a single solution. The RedEdge-P dual doubles analytical capabilities with the benefit of a single camera workflow. Its coastal blue band – the first of its kind in the market – was specifically designed for vegetation analysis of water bodies; environmental monitoring; water management; habitat monitoring, protection and restoration; and vegetation species and weeds identification, including differentiating and counting plants, trees, invasive species and weeds.
In April of this year, AgEagle released Field Check for the Measure Ground Control mobile app. Measure Ground Control is a complete Software-as-a-Service solution for drone program management that is available as a web app and mobile app for both iOS and Android devices. The software’s capabilities include mission and equipment management, flight control, data processing and analysis, secure data storage and sharing, online collaboration and reporting. Field Check’s unique feature set enables users to review and validate the quality of their drone-captured imagery on-site. Capturing target imagery right the first time in one trip to a project site allows users to eliminate time loss and costs associated with project reworks by ensuring data capture is complete and ready for processing into high-resolution outputs before leaving a site. Reflecting our software development team’s superb problem-solving capabilities, Field Check provides our clients with a competitive edge in their drone operations and across the industries they serve by avoiding project repeats and downtime due to data processing errors or poor image quality. | ||
| ● | We offer market-tested drones, sensors and software solutions that have earned the longstanding trust and fidelity of customers worldwide – Through successful execution of our acquisition integration strategy in 2021, AgEagle is now delivering a unified line of industry trusted drones, sensors and software that have been vigorously tested and consistently proven across multiple industry verticals and use cases. For instance, our line of eBee fixed wing drones have flown more than one million flights over the past decade serving customers spanning surveying and mapping; engineering and construction; military/defense; mining, quarries and aggregates; agriculture humanitarian aid and environmental monitoring, to name just a few. Featured in over 100 research publications globally, advanced sensor innovations developed and commercialized by AgEagle have served to forge new industry standards for high performance, high resolution, thermal and multispectral imaging for commercial drone applications in agriculture, plant research, land management and forestry. In addition, we have championed the development of end-to-end software solutions which power autonomous flight and deliver actionable, contextual data and analytics for numerous Fortune 500 companies, government agencies and a wide range of businesses in agriculture, energy and utilities, construction and other industry sectors. | |
| ● | AgEagle was awarded a Multiple Award Schedule (“MAS”) Contract by the U.S. federal government’s General Services Administration (“GSA”) – In April 2023, the centralized procurement arm of the federal government, the GSA, awarded us with a five-year MAS contract. The GSA Schedule Contract is a highly coveted award in the government contracting space and is the result of a rigorous proposal process involving the demonstration of products and services in-demand by government agencies, and the negotiation of their prices, qualifications, terms and conditions. Contractors selling through the GSA Contract are carefully vetted and must have a proven track record in the industry. We believe that this will serve to advance our efforts to achieve deeper penetration of the government sector over the next five years. |
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| ● | Our eBee TAC™ UAS is available for purchase for all military branches of US – We believe that the eBee TAC is ideally positioned to become an in-demand, mission critical tool for the U.S. military, government and civil agencies and our allies worldwide; and expect that this will prove to be a major growth catalyst for us in 2023, positively impacting our financial performance in the years ahead. In addition to being available for purchase under our own GSA Schedule Contract, the eBee TAC is available for purchase by U.S. government agencies and all branches of the military on GSA Schedule Contract #47QTCA18D003G, supplied by Hexagon US Federal as a standalone solution or as part of the Aerial Reconnaissance Tactical Edge Mapping Imagery System (“ARTEMIS”). | |
| ● | Our eBee™ X series of fixed wing UAS, including the eBee X, eBee Geo and eBee TAC, are the first and only drones on the market to comply with Category 3 of the sUAS Over People rules published by the FAA. It is another important testament of our commitment to providing best-in-class solutions to our commercial customers, and we believe it will serve as a key driver in the growth of eBee utilization in the United States. We further believe it will improve the business applications made possible by our drone platform for a wide range of commercial enterprises which stand to benefit from adoption of drones in their businesses – particularly those in industries such as insurance for assessment of storm damage, telecommunications for network coverage mapping and energy for powerline and pipeline inspections, just to name a few. | |
| ● | Our eBee X series of drones are the world’s first UAS in its class to receive design verification for BVLOS and OOP from European Union Aviation Safety Agency (“EASA”). The EASA design verification report demonstrates that the eBee X meets the highest possible quality and ground risk safety standards and, thanks to its lightweight design, effects of ground impact are reduced. As such, drone operators conducting advanced drone operations in 27 European Member States, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland can obtain the HIGH or MEDIUM robustness levels of the M2 mitigation without additional verification from EASA. Regulatory constraints relating to limitations of BVLOS and OOP have continued to be a gating factor to widespread adoption of commercial drone technologies across a wide range of industry sectors worldwide. Being the first company to receive this DVR from EASA for M2 mitigation is a milestone for AgEagle and our industry in the European Union and will be key to fueling growth of our international customer base.
In August 2022, we announced that the eBee X, eBee GEO and eBee AG were the first commercial drones to be designated with the C2 class identification label in accordance with EASA regulations. As of August 22, 2022, drone operators flying C2 labeled eBees are able to conduct missions in the “Open Category” with all the advantages that this entails. The C2 certification allows the eBee X series, with correct labelling, to fly at a horizontal distance of 30 meters from uninvolved people. By contrast, heavy drones like VTOLs or quadcopters must maintain a distance of 150 meters from people and any residential, commercial, industrial and recreational areas, limiting their operational capabilities to remote zones.
In early October 2023, the eBee X series of drones were designated with the C6 class identification label in accordance with European Union regulations. As of January 1, 2024, drone operators of C6-labeled eBees will be able to conduct Beyond Visual Line of Sight (“BVLOS”) operations with airspace observers over a controlled ground area in a sparsely populated environment throughout Europe. Operators simply need to submit a required declaration with their applicable National Aviation Authority indicating whether they intend to fly missions in accordance with the European Standard Scenario- (“STS-”) 01 or STS-02. The inclusion of the C6 marking alongside our C2-labeled eBee drones will significantly enhance the market advantages for our European customers. It grants access to areas and operational modes restricted to drones weighing over 4 kg, all without the requirement for formal permissions or regulatory waivers. Currently, only eBee drones possess both the C2 and C6 marking, affirming their status as the safest choice for flying over people and conducting BVLOS operations. | |
| ● | Our global reseller network currently has more than 200 drone solutions providers in 75+ countries – By leveraging our relationships with the specialty retailers that comprise our global reseller network, AgEagle benefits from enhanced brand-building, lower customer acquisition costs and increased reach, revenues and geographic and vertical market penetration. With the integration of our 2021 Acquisitions, we can now leverage our collective reseller network to accelerate our revenue growth by educating and encouraging our partners to market AgEagle’s full suite of airframes, sensors and software as bundled solutions in lieu of marketing only previously siloed products or product lines to end users. | |
| In late 2022, we partnered with government contractor Darley to expand the market reach of AgEagle’s high performance fixed wing drones and sensors to the U.S. first responder and tactical defense markets. Distinguished as one of the nation’s longest standing government contracting organizations, Darley is expected to become a key contributor to AgEagle’s success in delivering best-in-class UAS solutions to a wide range of state and federal agencies. Providing our best-in-class autonomous flight solutions for public safety applications through trusted resellers like Darley represents an entirely new market opportunity for AgEagle and one we intend to vigorously pursue in the current year. |
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Impact of the Risks and Uncertainties on Our Business Operations
Global economic challenges, including the impact of the war, pandemics, rising inflation and supply-chain disruptions, regulatory investigations adverse labor and capital market conditions could cause economic uncertainty and volatility. The aforementioned risks and their respective impacts on the UAV industry and our operational and financial performance remains uncertain and outside of our control. Specifically, because of the aforementioned continuing risks, the our ability to access components and parts needed in order to manufacture its proprietary drones and sensors, and to perform quality testing have been, and continue to be, impacted. If either we or any of our third parties in the supply chain for materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes continue to be adversely impacted, our supply chain may be further disrupted, limiting its ability to manufacture and assemble products.
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 as Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
Revenues
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, revenues were $3,483,932 as compared to $5,490,714 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $2,006,782, or 36.5%. The decrease mainly was attributable to a decline in revenues of $1,501,085 of our RedEdge-P and Altum-PT™ panchromatic sensors, due to continued supply chain and manufacturing constraints, $454,233 of the eBee series of drone products and $51,464 of our SaaS subscription services related to our HempOverview and Ground Control platforms. In addition, the launch of the panchromatic series commenced in the second quarter of 2022, which resulted in higher sales last year due to immediate strong demand and orders for our next generation sensors.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, revenues were $10,819,213 as compared to $14,620,565 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $3,801,352, or 26.0%. The decline in revenues is mainly attributed to the eBee drone products of $2,995,313, $673,143 of our our RedEdge-P and Altum-PT™ panchromatic sensors and $132,896 of our SaaS subscription services related to our HempOverview and Ground Control platforms. Our continued innovation has demonstrated growth in our sales leading to strong demand of our products, specifically for our panchromatic sensor series, offsetting this growth are delays in our newly announced VISION drone product and Field Check for Measure Ground Control mobile app which we have just begun to deliver to marketplace. Additionally, our business continues to be negatively impacted by supply chain constraints, inflation, adverse labor market conditions and manufacturing disruptions due to the consolidation of our manufacturing facilities.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, cost of sales was $2,269,858 as compared to $3,407,573 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $1,137,715, or 33.4%. For the three months ended September 30, 2023, gross profit was $1,214,074 or 34.8%, as compared to $2,083,141 or 37.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $869,067, or 41.7% in actual gross margin. The primary factors contributing to the decrease in our cost of sales and the gross profit margin were due to the decline in revenues from our sensor and our drone products along with significant price reduction in mid-Q2 to stimulate market demand and bring us in line specifically with competitive products manufactured in China as our products become older while awaiting the new ebee VISION. In addition, our sensor sales continue to experience supply chain pressure, because of increases in raw components and labor costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cost of sales was $6,594,973 as compared to $8,622,436 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $2,027,463, or 23.5%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, gross profit was $4,224,240, or 39.0% as compared to $5,998,129 or 41.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $1,773,889, or 29.6% in actual gross margin. The decrease in gross profit margin was a result of our drone products along with significant price reduction in mid-Q2 to stimulate market demand and bring us in line specifically with competitive products manufactured in China as our products become older while awaiting the new ebee VISION. In addition, our sensor sales continue to experience supply chain pressure, because of increases in raw components and labor costs.
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Operating Expenses
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, operating expenses were $7,204,187, as compared to $7,230,471 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $26,284, or 0.4%.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, operating expenses were $19,247,300, as compared to $24,015,980 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $4,768,680, or 19.9%.
Operating expenses comprise general and administrative, sales and marketing, research and development and impairment charges for goodwill and an operating lease.
General and Administrative Expenses
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, general and administrative expenses were $3,357,550 as compared to $4,175,090 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $817,540, or 19.6%. The decrease was primarily a result of the integration of the 2021 Business Acquisitions that provided continued decreases in general and administrative costs in professional fees, relating mainly to legal and consulting fees, insurance, lease expenses due to combination of offices, reduction in employee payroll related costs due to integration of roles, ERP consulting integration costs, reduction in R&D consultants, less stock compensation costs offset by increased shareholder annual meeting costs.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, general and administrative expenses were $10,435,834 as compared to $14,093,655 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $3,657,821, or 26.0%. The decrease was primarily a result of the integration of the 2021 Business Acquisitions which provided costs primarily included lease expenses due to combination of offices, reduction in employee payroll related costs due to integration of roles, ERP consulting integration costs, reduction in R&D consultants, less stock compensation costs offset by increased shareholder annual meeting costs.
Research and Development
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, research and development expenses were $1,368,394 as compared to $1,818,540 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $450,146, or 24.8%. The decrease was primarily due to the integration of research and development teams that provide development of our new airframe, sensor and software technologies resulting in a reduction in our consultants and internal headcounts.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, research and development expenses were $4,320,216, as compared to $6,185,777 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $1,865,561, or 30.2%. The decrease was primarily due to the integration of research and development teams that provide development of our new airframe, sensor and software technologies resulting in a reduction in our consultants and internal headcounts.
Sales and Marketing
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, sales and marketing expenses were $978,243 as compared to $1,236,841 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $258,598, or 20.9%. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease of travel and payroll related costs due to the integration of sales and marketing teams, along with a decrease in consulting expenses due to branding and website integration done in prior year along with less tradeshows offset by more in-person demos with our sales and marketing team for the new eBee VISON.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, sales and marketing expenses were $2,911,963 as compared to $3,736,548 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a decrease of $824,585, or 22.1%. The decrease was primarily due to the integration of sales and marketing teams, along with a decrease in consulting expenses due to branding and website integration done in prior year along with less tradeshows offset by more in-person demos with our sales and marketing team for the new ebee VISON.
Impairment Charges
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, we recognized a goodwill impairment charge of $1,500,000 on our SaaS reporting unit due to its carrying value exceeded its fair value. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we also recognized an impairment charge on a subleased operating lease of $79,287 for the excess of the carrying value of the right of use asset at time of the sublease and the expected future cash flows from the sublease.
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Other Income (Expense), net
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, other expense, net was $2,030,015 as compared to other income, net of $6,812,282 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The increase of the expense was primarily attributable to the promissory note’s original issue discount of 4% and interest at 8% per annum issued in December 2022 along with the amendment executed to the promissory note on August 14, 2023, resulting in a debt extinguishment costs of $1,523,867, also the net foreign currency transaction losses incurred by the drone (senseFly) business, the other income for the same period in 2022 was attributable to a non-cash gain on debt extinguishment associated with reductions of holdback liabilities in connection with our acquisitions of senseFly and MicaSense.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, other expense, net was $2,887,150 as compared to other income, net of $6,484,495 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The increase of the expense was primarily attributable to the promissory note’s original issue discount of 4% and interest at 8% per annum issued in December 2022 along with the amendment executed to the promissory note on August 14, 2023, resulting in a debt extinguishment costs of $1,523,867, also the net foreign currency transaction losses incurred by the drone (senseFly) business, the other income for the same period in 2022 was attributable to a non-cash gain on debt extinguishment associated with reductions of holdback liabilities in connection with our acquisitions of senseFly and MicaSense.
Net Loss
For the three months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred a net loss of $8,020,128 as compared to a net income of $1,664,952 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, a loss increases of $9,685,080, or 581.7 %. Overall, the net loss is primarily a result of a decline in our drone business due to declining revenues from sales our legacy products. In addition, due to the decrease in our sales price for eBee products for the quarter, our margins were severely impacted, diminishing our bottom-line results and reflecting a sharp decrease in our operating expenses for the quarter of approximately $2.0 million. and the $6,486,899 non-cash gain on debt extinguishment associated with reductions of holdback liabilities in connection with our acquisitions of senseFly and MicaSense realized in the third quarter of 2022.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $17,910,210 as compared to a net loss of $11,533,356 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $6,376,854, or 55.3%. Overall, the net loss is primarily a result of a decline in our drone and sensor business due to declining revenues from sales of our legacy products net of a decrease in operating costs because of the integration of the 2021 Business Acquisitions and reduction in employee payroll. In addition to the $6,486,899 non-cash gain on debt extinguishment associated with reductions of holdback liabilities in connection with our acquisitions of senseFly and MicaSense realized in the third quarter of 2022.
Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 as Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022
As of September 30, 2023, cash on hand was $1,600,143, as compared to $4,349,837 as of December 31, 2022, a decrease of $2,749,694.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash used in operations was $8,829,669, a decrease of $6,339,067 or 41.8%, as compared to cash used of $15,168,736 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in cash used in operating activities was principally driven by lower sales and operating expenses which included significantly lower inventory purchases, prepaids, accounts payable, accrued expenses and contract liabilities.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash used in investing activities was $564,116, a decrease of $7,498,625, or 93.0%, as compared to cash used of $8,062,741 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in cash used in our investing activities resulted mainly from the business acquisition of MicaSense and senseFly that occurred in 2022 and a decrease in platform and internal use software costs along with purchases of property and equipment.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, cash provided by financing activities was $6,730,348, a decrease of $7,674,030 or 53.2%, as compared to cash provided of $14,404,378 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease in cash provided by our financing activities was due to less sales of our Common stock through an at-the-market (“ATM”) offering and exercise of warrants in the prior year offset by the sale of Series F Preferred stock issuance of Common Stock and Warrant.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2023, we had a working capital of $2,818,220. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we incurred a loss from operations of $15,023,060, a decrease of $2,994,791, or 16.6%, as compared to $18,017,851 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. While we have historically been successful in raising capital to meet its working capital needs, the ability to continue raising such capital to enable us to continue our growth is not guaranteed. We will require additional liquidity to continue its operations and meet its financial obligations over the next twelve (12) months, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We are evaluating strategies to obtain the required additional funding for future operations and the restructuring of operations to grow revenues and reduce expenses.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, we raised $6,817,400 in equity from the additional sale of Series F Preferred Stock and Offering of our Common Stock.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
On September 30, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. Since our inception, except for standard operating leases, we have not engaged in any off-balance sheet arrangements, including the use of structured finance, special purpose entities or variable interest entities. We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that is material to stockholders.
Inflation
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, inflation had a negative impact on the unmanned aerial vehicle systems industry, our customers and our business globally. Specifically, our ability to access components, parts and labor needed to manufacture our proprietary drones and sensors, and to perform quality testing have been, and continue to be, impacted. If either the Company or any of its third parties in the supply chain for materials used in our manufacturing and assembly processes continue to be adversely impacted, our supply chain may be further disrupted, limiting our ability to manufacture and assemble products. We expect inflation and its effects to continue to have a significant negative impact on our business.
Climate Change
Our opinion is that neither climate change, nor governmental regulations related to climate change, have had, or are expected to have, any material effect on our operations.
New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), most of which represented technical corrections to the accounting literature or application to specific industries and are not expected to a have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
| ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.
| ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure and Control Procedures
The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023 and concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective. The term disclosure controls and procedures means controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated, recorded, processed, summarized and communicated to the Company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar unctions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure to be reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(t) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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| PART II. | OTHER INFORMATION |
| ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
As required by Item 103 of Regulation S-K, for a discussion of current legal proceedings, please see Note 10 – Commitments and Contingencies to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)..
| ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are not required to provide the information under this item.
| ITEM 2. | RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED EQUITY SECURITIES, USE OF PROCEEDS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
None.
| ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
| ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
| ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
None.
| ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS |
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
| 31.1 | Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal executive officer | |
| 31.2 | Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of principal financial officer | |
| 32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of principal executive officer | |
| 32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of principal financial officer and principal accounting officer | |
| 101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document | |
| 101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document | |
| 101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document | |
| 101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document | |
| 101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document | |
| 101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| AGEAGLE AERIAL SYSTEMS INC. | ||
| Dated: November 13, 2023 | By: | /s/ Barrett Mooney |
| Barrett Mooney | ||
| Chief Executive Officer | ||
| Dated: November 13, 2023 | By: | /s/ Mark DiSiena |
| Mark DiSiena | ||
| Interim Chief Financial Officer | ||
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| Signatures | Title | Date | ||
| /s/ Barrett Mooney | Chief Executive Officer | November 13, 2023 | ||
| Barret Mooney | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
| /s/ Mark DiSiena | Interim Chief Financial Officer | November 13, 2023 | ||
| Mark DiSiena | (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION
I, Barrett Mooney, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (the “registrant”); |
| 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 officers 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 fourth fiscal quarter 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 and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and | |
| b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 13, 2023 | /s/ Barrett Mooney |
| Barrett Mooney | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION
I, Mark DiSiena, certify that:
| 1. | I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 of AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (the “registrant”); |
| 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 officers 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 fourth fiscal quarter 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 and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): |
| a. | All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and | |
| b. | Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
| Date: November 13, 2023 | /s/ Mark DiSiena |
| Mark DiSiena | |
| Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Barrett Mooney, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and | |
| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: November 13, 2023
| /s/ Barrett Mooney | |
| Barrett Mooney | |
| Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of AgEagle Aerial Systems, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Mark DiSiena, Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
| (1) | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and | |
| (2) | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
Date: November 13, 2023
| /s/ Mark DiSiena | |
| Mark DiSiena | |
| Interim Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |