LiveWorld Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

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LiveWorld, Inc. (OTC Markets: LVWD) reported second quarter 2021 revenues of approximately $2.5 million, an 18% increase from $2.1 million in Q2 2020. For the first half of 2021, revenues rose to approximately $4.7 million from $4.0 million year-over-year, with healthcare-related revenues growing 26%. The net income for Q2 2021 was about $130,000, up from $28,000 in Q2 2020, while the six-month net income reached $251,000 compared to a net loss of $61,000 in the previous year. As of June 30, 2021, the company held approximately $3.3 million in cash and equivalents, up from $2.6 million at 2020's end.

Positive

• 18% revenue growth in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020.
• 26% increase in healthcare-related revenues.
• Net income of $130,000 for Q2 2021 versus $28,000 in Q2 2020.
• Six-month net income of $251,000 compared to a net loss of $61,000 in 2020.

Negative

• None.

LiveWorld, Inc. (OTC Markets: LVWD), today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2021. Total revenues were approximately $2.5 million for the second quarter, as compared to the approximately $2.1 million in total revenues reported for the same period in 2020. This was an increase of approximately $389,000 or 18% when compared to the second quarter of 2020. Total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were approximately $4.7 million, as compared to the $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2020. This was an increase of approximately $714,000 or 18% when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Healthcare related revenues grew approximately 26% when compared to the second quarter of 2020.

We reported a net income for the quarter of approximately $130,000 or 5% of total revenues. This compares to net income of approximately $28,000 or 1% of total revenues reported for the second quarter of 2020. The company had a net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 of approximately $251,000, or 5% of total revenues, as compared to the net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020 of approximately $61,000, or 2% of total revenues.

We finished the second quarter with approximately $3.3 million in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to the approximately $2.6 million at the end of 2020.

“The second quarter saw our healthcare related revenues grow over 26%, or $454,000, resulting in the much-improved operating income for the company,” said David Houston, Chief Financial Officer of LiveWorld. “The second half of 2021 looks positive for both revenue growth and continued profitability.”

Detailed financial information may be downloaded at www.liveworld.com/ir (LiveWorld’s Investor Relations page) or at www.otcmarkets.com.

About LiveWorld

LiveWorld is a digital agency and software company specializing in social media solutions that help companies build stronger customer relationships. We provide consulting, strategy, and creative along with human agents, conversation management software, and chatbots for digital campaigns and social media programs. Our solutions empower companies to deepen relationships with customers, professionals, patients and healthcare providers with emotion driven behavior change through conversations and campaigns with a human touch. LiveWorld clients include the number one brands in pharmaceuticals, consumer packaged goods, and financial-travel services. LiveWorld is headquartered in San Jose, California, with an additional office in New York City. Learn more at www.liveworld.com and @LiveWorld.

“Safe Harbor" Statement Under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

This press release may contain forward-looking information concerning LiveWorld plans, objectives, future expectations, forecasts and prospects. These statements may include those regarding LiveWorld’s current or future financial performance including but not limited to lists of clients, revenue and profit, use of cash, investments, relationships and the actual or potential impact of stock option expense, and the results of its product development efforts. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in the forward- looking statements made as a result of, among other things, final accounting adjustments and results, LiveWorld’s ability to attract new clients and preserve or expand its relationship with existing clients, LiveWorld’s ability to retain and attract high quality employees, including its management staff, the ability to deliver new innovative products in a timely manner, changing accounting treatments, and other risks applicable to the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

LIVEWORLD, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
	June 30,				December 31,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalent	$	3,273			$	2,552
Accounts receivable, net		2,244				1,179
Prepaid expenses		170				96
Total current assets		5,687				3,827
Property and equipment, net		43				43
Other assets		25				25
Total assets	$	5,755			$	3,895
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	148			$	139
Accrued employee expenses		1,179				680
Other accrued liabilities		27				68
Loan		1,026				921
Deferred revenue		1,913				897
Total current liabilities		4,293				2,705
Total liabilities		4,293				2,705
Stockholders' equity
Common stock: $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized 45,633,442 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 respectively		34				34
Additional paid-in capital		143,672				143,651
Accumulated deficit		(142,244	)			(142,495	)
Total stockholders' equity		1,462				1,190
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	5,755			$	3,895

LIVEWORLD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
	Three Months Ended June 30,							Six Months Ended June 30,
		2021			2020				2021			2020
Total revenues	$	2,499		$	2,110			$	4,723		$	4,009
Cost of revenues		1,346			1,075				2,502			2,018
Gross Margin		1,153			1,035				2,221			1,991
Operating Expense
Product development		218			223				435			464
Sales and marketing		306			241				559			535
General and administrative		484			480				958			986
Total operating expense		1,008			944				1,952			1,985
Income / (loss) from operations		145			91				269			6
Income / (loss) before tax		145			91				269			6
Other Income / Expense	-----------				(63	)		-----------				(65	)
Provision for income taxes		15		----------					18			2
Net income / (loss)		130			28				251			(61	)
Basic income / (loss) per share	$	0.00		$	0.00			$	0.01		$	(0.00	)
Shares used in computing basic loss per share		45,633,442			45,633,442				45,633,442			45,633,442
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.00		$	0.00			$	0.01		$	(0.00	)
Shares used in computing diluted income (loss) per share		65,585,134			48,062,936				65,585,134			45,633,442
Departmental allocation of stock-based compensation:
Cost of revenues	$	3		$	2			$	4		$	5
Product development		1			3				3			6
Sales and marketing		1			3				3			5
General and administrative		7			4				12			8
Total stock-based compensation	$	12		$	12			$	22		$	24

LIVEWORLD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$	130			$	28			$	251			$	(61	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of long-lived assets		5				2				9				5
Stock-based compensation		12				12				22				24
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(66	)			907				(1,065	)			(645	)
Other assets		40				25				(77	)			82
Accounts payable		4				(63	)			9				(120	)
Accrued liabilities		375				225				458				202
Deferred revenue		565				(40	)			1,017				796
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		1,065				1,096				624				283
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment		(4	)			(7	)			(9	)			(7	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		(4	)			(7	)			(9	)			(7	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Loan	-----------					609				106				1,027
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	-----------				----------				-----------				----------
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	-----------					609				106				1,027
Change in cash and cash equivalent		1,061				1,698				721				1,303
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		2,212				335				2,552				730
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	3,273			$	2,033			$	3,273			$	2,033
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Income taxes paid	$	15			$ ----------				$	18			$	2

 

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FAQ

What were LiveWorld's revenues for Q2 2021?

LiveWorld reported revenues of approximately $2.5 million for Q2 2021.

How much did healthcare-related revenues grow in Q2 2021?

Healthcare-related revenues grew approximately 26% in Q2 2021 compared to Q2 2020.

What was LiveWorld's net income for the first half of 2021?

The net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, was approximately $251,000.

How does LiveWorld's Q2 2021 net income compare to Q2 2020?

Net income for Q2 2021 was about $130,000, an increase from $28,000 in Q2 2020.

What was LiveWorld's cash position at the end of Q2 2021?

As of June 30, 2021, LiveWorld had approximately $3.3 million in cash and cash equivalents.