Phunware Reports Significant Improvement in First Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Phunware, Inc. reported significant improvement in their first quarter 2024 financial results, with net revenues of $0.9 million, a gross margin of 56.9%, a net loss of $(2.3) million, and a non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(2.0) million. The company also strengthened its balance sheet with $21.6 million in cash, eliminated debt, and settled a lawsuit. Phunware remains focused on sales momentum, strategic investments, and operational execution.
Net revenues of $0.9 million exceeded internal Q1 2024 plan by 5%
Gross margin increased to 56.9% from 5.4% in Q1 2023
Net loss decreased to $(2.3) million from $(4.3) million in Q1 2023
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss improved to $(2.0) million from $(5.2) million in Q1 2023
Balance sheet strengthened with $21.6 million in cash
Debt eliminated and lawsuit settled with no additional expense
Strategic investments in sales and marketing capabilities
Regained compliance with Nasdaq Capital Market requirements
- None.
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phunware, Inc. (NASDAQ: PHUN) (“Phunware” or the “Company”), the leading provider of patented wayfinding and mobile engagement solutions that enables brands to engage, manage and monetize anyone anywhere, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
“We’ve had a strong start to our year,” said Mike Snavely, CEO of Phunware. “New logo sales, gross margins and improvement in the strategic financial position of the company are the bright spots. We have the product, the team, and the pipeline to continue to make a global difference in mobile.”
First Quarter 2024 Financial Results - A Foundation to Build Upon
Statement of Income (Loss)
- Net revenues for the quarter totaled
$0.9 million , exceeding the Company’s internal Q1 2024 plan by5% - Gross margin was
56.9% up from5.4% in Q1 2023 - Net loss decreased to
$(2.3) million from$(4.3) million in Q1 2023 - Net loss per share was
$(0.33) versus$(2.07) in Q1 2023 - Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA loss was
$(2.0) million versus$(5.2) million in Q1 2023 or a61.1% improvement
Balance Sheet
$21.6 million of cash- Eliminated remaining debt of
$5.0 million - Settled existing lawsuit by paying past due accounts payable, thus incurring no additional expense for the settlement
- Preserved full shelf availability
“During the first quarter of 2024, we have substantially completed the stabilization of our balance sheet by strategically raising cash through equity, paying off our debt, and settling a litigation matter through the payment of past due accounts payable,” said Phunware CFO Troy Reisner. “As we build on the first quarter’s sales momentum, we are making strategic investments in our sales and marketing capabilities, while maintaining financial discipline. We believe we are well positioned to execute our vision both financially and operationally.”
Recent Business Highlights
- Notable Corporate and Product Developments:
- Regained compliance with requirements to remain listed on The Nasdaq Capital Market
- Announced and executed a Reverse Stock Split
- Appointed Elliot Han to its Board of Directors
- Notable Customer and Partner Wins:
Conference Call Information
Phunware management will host a conference call today (May 9, 2024) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.
Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 888-506-0062 in the United States, or 973-528-0011 from international locations with access code: 694812. The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at investors.phunware.com.
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Disclosure Information
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About Phunware, Inc.
Phunware’s mission is to foster an ecosystem where digital interactions enable a more engaged, interactive, and valuable experience for all stakeholders. We are redefining connectivity by ensuring the widespread adoption of our technologies amongst brands, mobile consumers, partners, digital asset holders, and market participants.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
| March 31, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 21,567 | $ | 3,934 | |||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of | 637 | 550 | |||||
| Digital assets | 19 | 75 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 385 | 374 | |||||
| Current assets of discontinued operation | 28 | 28 | |||||
| Total current assets | 22,636 | 4,961 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 35 | 40 | |||||
| Right-of-use asset | 1,325 | 1,451 | |||||
| Other assets | 276 | 276 | |||||
| Total assets | $ | 24,272 | $ | 6,728 | |||
| Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 5,070 | $ | 7,836 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 239 | 437 | |||||
| Lease liability | 656 | 629 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,012 | 1,258 | |||||
| PhunCoin deposits | 1,202 | 1,202 | |||||
| Current maturities of long-term debt, net | — | 4,936 | |||||
| Current liabilities of discontinued operation | — | 205 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 8,179 | 16,503 | |||||
| Deferred revenue | 611 | 651 | |||||
| Lease liability | 857 | 1,031 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 9,647 | 18,185 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity (deficit) | |||||||
| Common stock, | 1 | — | |||||
| Treasury stock at cost; 10,130 shares at March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | (502 | ) | (502 | ) | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 320,840 | 292,467 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (418 | ) | (418 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (305,296 | ) | (303,004 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity (deficit) | 14,625 | (11,457 | ) | ||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficit) | $ | 24,272 | $ | 6,728 | |||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 921 | $ | 1,344 | |||
| Cost of revenues | 397 | 1,271 | |||||
| Gross profit | 524 | 73 | |||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||
| Sales and marketing | 443 | 856 | |||||
| General and administrative | 2,471 | 4,142 | |||||
| Research and development | 484 | 1,769 | |||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,398 | 6,767 | |||||
| Operating loss | (2,874 | ) | (6,694 | ) | |||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||
| Interest expense | (108 | ) | (537 | ) | |||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | 535 | — | |||||
| Impairment of digital assets | (56 | ) | (50 | ) | |||
| Fair value adjustment of warrant liability | — | 253 | |||||
| Gain on sale of digital assets | — | 3,214 | |||||
| Other income, net | 211 | 102 | |||||
| Total other income | 582 | 2,982 | |||||
| Loss before taxes | (2,292 | ) | (3,712 | ) | |||
| Income tax expense | — | — | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | (2,292 | ) | (3,712 | ) | |||
| Net loss from discontinued operation, net of | — | (557 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | (2,292 | ) | (4,269 | ) | |||
| Other comprehensive income: | |||||||
| Cumulative translation adjustment | — | 23 | |||||
| Comprehensive loss | $ | (2,292 | ) | $ | (4,246 | ) | |
| Net loss per share from continuing operations, basic and diluted | $ | (0.33 | ) | $ | (1.80 | ) | |
| Net loss per share from discontinued operations, basic and diluted | $ | — | $ | (0.27 | ) | ||
| Weighted-average common shares used to compute loss per share, basic and diluted | 6,864,226 | 2,063,379 | |||||
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||||
| Operating activities | |||||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (2,292 | ) | $ | (3,712 | ) | |
| Net loss from discontinued operations | — | (557 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Gain on sale of digital assets | — | (3,214 | ) | ||||
| Gain on extinguishment of debt | (535 | ) | — | ||||
| Stock based compensation | 630 | 1,362 | |||||
| Other adjustments | 329 | 313 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts receivable | (82 | ) | (284 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (11 | ) | (116 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (2,893 | ) | (52 | ) | |||
| Lease liability payments | (185 | ) | (263 | ) | |||
| Deferred revenue | (286 | ) | (114 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in operating activities from continued operations | (5,325 | ) | (6,637 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in operating activities from discontinued operations | (205 | ) | (745 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (5,530 | ) | (7,382 | ) | |||
| Investing activities | |||||||
| Proceeds received from sale of digital currencies | — | 10,790 | |||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities - continuing operations | — | 10,790 | |||||
| Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operation | — | (6 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by investing activities | — | 10,784 | |||||
| Financing activities | |||||||
| Payments on borrowings | — | (4,270 | ) | ||||
| Proceeds from sales of common stock | 23,204 | — | |||||
| Proceeds from exercise of options to purchase common stock | — | 58 | |||||
| Payments on common stock repurchases | — | (475 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) by financing activities | 23,204 | (4,687 | ) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate on cash | (41 | ) | 24 | ||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 17,633 | (1,261 | ) | ||||
| Cash at the beginning of the period | 3,934 | 1,955 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period | $ | 21,567 | $ | 694 | |||
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information | |||||
| Interest paid | $ | 4 | $ | 434 | |
| Income taxes paid | $ | 26 | $ | — | |
| Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activities: | |||||
| Issuance of common stock upon conversion of the 2022 Promissory Note | $ | 4,505 | $ | — | |
| Issuance of common stock for payment of bonuses and consulting fees | $ | 35 | $ | 347 | |
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Reconciliation
Our non-GAAP financial measures include adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") (our "non-GAAP financial measures"). Our non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. They are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to revenue or net loss, as applicable, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other businesses. Our non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our operating results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations include: (i) non-cash compensation is and will remain a key element of our overall long-term incentive compensation package, although we exclude it as an expense when evaluating its ongoing operating performance for a particular period, (ii) our non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect the impact of certain charges resulting from matters we consider not to be indicative of ongoing operations, and (iii) other companies in our industry may calculate our non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
We compensate for these limitations to our non-GAAP financial measures by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using our non-GAAP financial measures only for supplemental purposes. Our non-GAAP financial measures include adjustments for items that may not occur in future periods. However, we believe these adjustments are appropriate because the amounts recognized can vary significantly from period to period, do not directly relate to the ongoing operations of our business and complicate comparisons of our internal operating results and operating results of other peer companies over time. Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph help management with a measure of our operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations or are non-cash expenses.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except percentages)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| (in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $ | (2,292 | ) | $ | (3,712 | ) | |
| Add back: Depreciation | 5 | 13 | |||||
| Add back: Interest expense | 108 | 537 | |||||
| EBITDA | (2,179 | ) | (3,162 | ) | |||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 630 | 1,362 | |||||
| Less: Gain on extinguishment of debt | (535 | ) | — | ||||
| Add back: Impairment of digital currencies | 56 | 50 | |||||
| Less: Fair value adjustment for warrant liabilities | — | (253 | ) | ||||
| Less: Gain on sale of digital assets | — | (3,214 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (2,028 | ) | $ | (5,217 | ) | |
| Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| (in thousands, except percentages) | 2024 | 2023 | |||||
| Gross profit | $ | 524 | $ | 73 | |||
| Add back: Stock-based compensation | 45 | 253 | |||||
| Adjusted gross profit | $ | 569 | $ | 326 | |||
| Adjusted gross margin | 61.8 | % | 24.3 | % | |||
Supplemental Information
(In thousands, except percentages)
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Change | |||||||||||||
| (in thousands, except percentages) | 2024 | 2023 | Amount | % | ||||||||||
| Net Revenues | ||||||||||||||
| Subscriptions and services revenue | $ | 454 | $ | 1,156 | $ | (702 | ) | (60.7)% | ||||||
| Application transaction | $ | 467 | 188 | 279 | 148.4 | % | ||||||||
| Net revenues | $ | 921 | $ | 1,344 | $ | (423 | ) | (31.5)% | ||||||
| Subscriptions and services revenue as percentage of total revenue | 49.3 | % | 86.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Application transaction as percentage of total revenue | 50.7 | % | 14.0 | % | ||||||||||
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