When used in this Quarterly Report, the words "may," "will," "expect,"
"anticipate," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act and Section 21e of the Exchange Act
regarding events, conditions and financial trends that may affect our future
plans of operations, business strategy, operating results, and financial
position. Persons reviewing this Quarterly Report are cautioned that any
forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are
subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results may differ materially from
those included within the forward-looking statements as a result of various
factors. Such factors are discussed further below under "Trends and
Uncertainties," and include general economic factors and conditions that may
directly or indirectly impact our financial condition or results of operations.
Overview of Current and Planned Business Operations
We continue to pursue market opportunities for the distribution of our current
products and services described in our "Principal Products or Services and their
Markets" summary on page 8 of this Quarterly Report. In addition, we continue to
pursue expanded market distribution opportunities, development of new products
and services, the addition of new lines of business and accretive acquisition
opportunities that may enhance or expand our current product and service
offerings.
Results of Operations
Due to the accelerating expansion of our Mobile Services customer base,
Management has chosen, initially disclosed in our first quarter 2022 quarterly
report (Form 10-Q), to accelerate growth within this segment, at least through
the end of this year. This growth has been driven by expansion of our
distribution channels, including field agents and internet sales, along with
increased government subsidies and new wireless voice/data services for eligible
low-income families. As a result, the Company recognized increases in Mobile
Services revenue and direct costs during the quarter ending June 30, 2022. Since
the Company may not capitalize customer acquisition costs over the average life
of a customer, we recognize the full incremental cost of each new Mobile Service
customer at the start of service, which is typically recovered within 120 days
after activation. During this period of intentional accelerated growth,
initially disclosed in our first quarter 2022 quarterly report (Form 10-Q),
Management foresees a temporary reduction of gross profit as we expand our
Mobile Services base.
Comparison of the three months ended June 30, 2022, to the three months ended
June 30, 2021
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had $5,123,097 in revenues from
operations compared to $2,913,873 for the three months ended June 30, 2021, for
a total revenue increase of $2,209,224. This increase in revenue was directly
related to the growth in our Mobile Services segment. Mobile Services expansion
continued under the Lifeline and ACP program. The revenues were derived as a
result of delivering high-speed mobile data service to low-income consumers.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, our cost of revenue was $4,680,530
compared to $1,476,485 in the three months ended June 30, 2021, for a cost of
revenue increase of $3,204,045. Our cost of revenue increase was primarily the
result of increased network, handset and sales compensation costs related to
distributing additional services.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had gross profit of $442,567
compared to $1,437,388 in the three months ended June 30, 2021, for a gross
profit decrease of $994,821. This decline is directly related to up-front costs
incurred by accelerating growth to acquire new customers within our Mobile
Services segment.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, total operating expenses were
$1,819,701 compared to $1,056,320 in the three months ended June 30, 2021, for
an increase of $763,381. This increase was due primarily to additions in payroll
and related expenses resulting from the hiring of operations management and
customer support positions in both our subsidiaries, Apeiron Systems and IM
Telecom.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, other income (expense) was $(101,219)
compared to $(39,983) in the quarter ended June 30, 2021.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $1,478,353
compared to net income of $341,085 in the three months ended June 30, 2021. The
loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was impacted by an acceleration
of growth in our Mobile Services segment that increased our customer acquisition
costs and may not be amortized over the life of the customer, but must be
recorded in full at the time of customer activation.
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Comparison of the six months ended June 30, 2022, to the six months ended June
30, 2021
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had $9,350,954 in revenues from
operations compared to $5,306,711 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for a
total revenue increase of $4,044,243. This increase in revenue was directly
related to the growth in both our Hosted Services and Mobile Services segments.
Mobile Services expansion continued under the Lifeline and ACP program. The
revenues were derived as a result of delivering high-speed mobile data service
to low-income consumers.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, our cost of revenue was $7,261,127
compared to $2,958,162 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for a cost of
revenue increase of $4,302,965. Our cost of revenue increase was primarily the
result of increased network, handset and sales compensation costs related to
distributing additional services.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had gross profit of $2,089,827
compared to $2,348,549 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for a gross
profit decrease of $258,722. This decline is directly related to up-front costs
incurred by accelerating growth to acquire new customers within our Mobile
Services segment.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, total operating expenses were $3,416,258
compared to $2,125,317 for the six months ended June 30, 2021, for an increase
of $1,290,941. This increase was due primarily to additions in payroll and
related expenses resulting from the hiring of operations management and customer
support positions in both our subsidiaries, Apeiron Systems and IM Telecom.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, other income (expense) was $(196,372)
compared to $(114,869) for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, we had a net loss of $1,522,803 compared
to net income of $108,363 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The loss for
the six months ended June 30, 2022, was impacted by an acceleration of growth in
our Mobile Services segment that increased our customer acquisition costs and
may not be amortized over the life of the customer but must be recorded in full
at the time of customer activation.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, we had $2,430,966 in cash and cash equivalents on hand.
In comparing liquidity between the six-month periods ending June 30, 2022, and
June 30, 2021, cash increased by 208.4%. This increase was primarily
attributable to short-term debt financing secured in the quarter. Liabilities
and total overall debt increased by 221.1% in the six-month period ended June
30, 2022, when compared to June 30, 2021. This change was primarily the result
of the short-term loan received during the quarter. As we scale capabilities
alongside our growth strategy in our Mobile Services customer base, we expect it
to provide long-term liquidity.
Our current ratio (current assets divided by our current liabilities) decreased
to 1.14 as of June 30, 2022, compared to 1.51 as of June 30, 2021. Working
capital increased by 5.8%.
Cash Flow from Operations
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, cash flow used in operating
activities was $1,328,287, and for the six months ended June 30, 2021, cash flow
provided by operating activities was $150,079.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, no cash flow was used in
investing activities.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2022, net cash flow provided by financing
activities was $2,826,468, due to securing short-term debt financing for the
business. For the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash flow used in
financing activities was $77,031, for repayments of notes payable.
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Going Concern
For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company generated a net loss of
$1,522,803, compared to net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021, of
$108,363. The Company sourced short-term financing during the 2nd quarter to
help facilitate its growing Mobile Services segment and support higher customer
acquisition costs (sales). The accumulated deficit as of June 30, 2022, is
$6,868,307.
The Company has continued to ameliorate any substantial going concern doubt by
generating additional cash flow in the first quarter of 2022, the year ended
2021 and the year ended 2020, and through securing financing in June, 2022. As
the Company continues its growth strategy and increases its Mobile Services
customer base, additional operating capital may be required to support the
related increase in customer acquisition costs (sales).
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We had no Off-Balance Sheet arrangements during the three-month period ended
June 30, 2022.
Critical Accounting Policies
Earnings Per Share
We follow ASC Topic 260 to account for the earnings per share. Basic earnings
per common share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per common share calculations are determined by dividing net
income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common
shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. As of June 30, 2022,
there are 2,205,473 potentially dilutive common shares derived from stock
options, and as of June 30, 2021, there are 2,538,352 potentially dilutive
common shares derived from stock options.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk, consist primarily of receivables, cash and cash equivalents.
All cash and cash equivalents are held at high credit financial institutions.
These deposits are generally insured under the FDIC's deposit insurance
coverage; however, from time to time, the deposit levels may exceed FDIC
coverage levels.
The Company has a concentration of risk with respect to trade receivables from
customers and cellular providers. As of June 30, 2022, the Company had a
significant concentration of receivables (defined as customers whose receivable
balances are greater than 10% of total receivables) due from one (1) customer in
the amount of $1,308,193, or 92.1%. It should be noted that the largest customer
is the FCC. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had a significant concentration
of receivables from two (2) customers in the amounts of $783,431, or 63.9%, and
$194,647, or 15.9%.
Concentration of Major Customer
A significant amount of the revenue is derived from contracts with major
customers and cellular partners. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, the
Company had two (2) customers that accounted for $5,741,697 or 61.4% and
$1,826,412 or 19.5% of revenue, respectively. For the six-month period ended
June 30, 2021, the Company had two (2) customers that accounted for $1,774,644,
or 33.4% and $1,664,735 or 31.37%, of revenue.
Effect of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has evaluated all recent accounting pronouncements and believes that
none will have a significant effect on the Company's financial statements.
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