LiveWorld Reports Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results

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LiveWorld, Inc. (OTC Markets: LVWD) reported a 34% year-over-year increase in total revenues for Q3 2021, reaching approximately $2.7 million, up from $2.0 million in Q3 2020. Net income soared to $263,000, representing 10% of total revenues, a 93% increase from the previous year. Healthcare-related revenues grew by 45%. Cash from operations increased significantly to $3.1 million, up 136% year-over-year. The company also announced the forgiveness of a $1 million PPP loan. Overall, LiveWorld's strong performance positions the company for continued positive results in 2021.

Positive

• Total revenues increased 34% year-over-year to $2.7 million.
• Net income rose to $263,000, up 93% year-over-year.
• Healthcare revenues grew by 45% compared to Q3 2020.
• Cash from operations surged 136% to $3.1 million.
• Forgiveness of $1 million PPP loan enhances financial position.

Negative

• None.

Healthcare Services Strength Drives Increases in Revenues, Profits, and Cash

• Third quarter total revenues of $2.7 million, up 34% year-over-year
• Net income of $263,000 or 10%, up 93% year-over-year
• Company received forgiveness of 2020 PPP loan of $1 million
• Third quarter healthcare revenues of $2.4 million, up 45% year-over-year
• Cash from operations was $3.1 million, up 136% year-over-year
• Met requirements of SEC rule 15c2-1, allowing the free trading of LVWD stock

CAMPBELL, Calif. & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LiveWorld, Inc. (OTC Markets: LVWD), today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2021. Total revenues were approximately $2.7 million for the third quarter, as compared to the approximately $2.0 million in total revenues reported for the same period in 2020. This was an increase of approximately $676,000 or 34% when compared to the third quarter of 2020. Total revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 were approximately $7.4 million, as compared to the $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. This was an increase of approximately $1.4 million or 23% when compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Healthcare related revenues grew approximately 45% when compared to the third quarter of 2020.

We reported a net income for the quarter of approximately $263,000 or 10% of total revenues. This compares to net income of approximately $136,000 or 7% of total revenues reported for the third quarter of 2020. The company had a net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 of approximately $514,000, or 7% of total revenues, as compared to the net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of approximately $75,000, or 1% of total revenues.

We finished the third quarter with approximately $4.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, as compared to the approximately $2.6 million at the end of 2020. Cash from operations has grown from $1.6 million to $3.1 million or 93%. We were recently informed the PPP loan the company received in 2020 has been forgiven by the government and will be accounted for in the fourth quarter. The valuation of the company using the average share price for the first nine months of the year is approximately $4.9 million as compared to the $4.1 million cash.

“We have made tremendous strides in improving our revenue growth and our profitability over the past year,” said David Houston, Chief Financial Officer of LiveWorld. “This has contributed to our cash from operations growing 136% year-over-year. Our total cash is equal to 84% of the average stock price of LiveWorld in 2021. We anticipate continued positive results for 2021.”

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)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalent		$	4,082			$	2,552
Accounts receivable, net			1,541				1,179
Prepaid expenses			149				96
Total current assets			5,772				3,827
Property and equipment, net			41				43
Other assets			25				25
Total assets		$	5,838			$	3,895
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	175			$	139
Accrued employee expenses			1,226				680
Other accrued liabilities			29				68
Loan			1,026				921
Deferred revenue			1,643				897
Total current liabilities			4,099				2,705
Total liabilities			4,099				2,705
Stockholders' equity
Common stock: $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized 45,633,442 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 respectively			34				34
Additional paid-in capital			143,686				143,651
Accumulated deficit			(141,981	)			(142,495	)
Total stockholders' equity			1,739				1,190
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	5,838			$	3,895

LIVEWORLD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended Sept 30,								Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Total revenues		$	2,686			$	2,010			$	7,409			$	6,019
Cost of revenues			1,193				942				3,695				2,960
Gross Margin			1,493				1,068				3,714				3,059
Operating Expense
Product development			208				188				643				652
Sales and marketing			409				237				967				773
General and administrative			608				487				1,567				1,472
Total operating expense			1,225				912				3,177				2,897
Income / (loss) from operations			268				156				537				162
Income / (loss) before tax			268				156				537				162
Other Income / Expense			-----------				(2	)			-----------				(67	)
Provision for income taxes			5				18				23				20
Net income / (loss)			263				136				514				75
Basic income / (loss) per share		$	0.01			$	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		$	0.01			$	0.00			$	0.01			$	0.00
Shares used in computing diluted income (loss) per share			62,730,038				48,127,443				62,730,038				48,127,443
Departmental allocation of stock-based compensation:
Cost of revenues		$	4			$	2			$	8			$	6
Product development			1				3				4				9
Sales and marketing			1				2				4				8
General and administrative			7				4				19				12
Total stock-based compensation		$	13			$	11			$	35			$	35

LIVEWORLD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
		Three Months Ended Sept 30,								Nine Months Ended Sept 30,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)		$	263			$	136			$	514			$	75
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation of long-lived assets			5				3				14				8
Stock-based compensation			13				11				35				35
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			703				(282	)			(362	)			(927	)
Other assets			22				(4	)			(55	)			77
Accounts payable			27				27				36				(93	)
Accrued liabilities			49				280				507				484
Deferred revenue			(270	)			174				747				969
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			812				345				1,436				628
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment			(3	)			(8	)			(12	)			(15	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(3	)			(8	)			(12	)			(15	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Loan			-----------				(54	)			106				973
Proceeds from exercise of stock options			-----------				----------				-----------				----------
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities			-----------				(54	)			106				973
Change in cash and cash equivalent			809				283				1,530				1,586
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			3,273				2,033				2,552				730
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	4,082			$	2,316			$	4,082			$	2,316
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing and investing activities:
Income tax paid		$	5			$	18			$	23			$	20

 

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LiveWorld Contacts

IR Contact:

David Houston

LiveWorld

dhouston@liveworld.com

(408) 615-8496

PR Contact:

Matthew Hammer

LiveWorld

mhammer@liveworld.com

(737) 212-9739

Source: LiveWorld, Inc.

FAQ

What are LiveWorld's Q3 2021 revenue figures?

LiveWorld reported total revenues of approximately $2.7 million for Q3 2021.

How much did LiveWorld's net income increase in Q3 2021?

Net income for Q3 2021 was approximately $263,000, a 93% increase year-over-year.

What percentage growth did LiveWorld see in healthcare revenues?

Healthcare-related revenues grew by 45% in Q3 2021 compared to the same quarter in 2020.

What was the cash flow from operations for LiveWorld in Q3 2021?

Cash from operations reached $3.1 million, reflecting a 136% increase year-over-year.

Has LiveWorld received forgiveness for any loans?

Yes, LiveWorld announced the forgiveness of a $1 million PPP loan.