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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

 

or

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from __________________ to __________________

 

Commission File Number: 001-38249

 

LIVEONE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

98-0657263

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

   

269 S. Beverly Dr., Suite #1450
Beverly Hills, California

 

90212

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(310) 601-2505

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

n/a

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange on which

registered

Common stock, $0.001 par value per share

 

LVO

 

The NASDAQ Capital Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant is required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

 

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

  

Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No ☒

 

As of November 12, 2024, there were 95,666,688 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 
 
 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

 

 

Page

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2024 (unaudited) and March 31, 2024 (audited)

F-1

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

F-2

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) and Mezzanine Equity for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

F-3

   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (unaudited)

F-4

   

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

F-5

 

 

 

LiveOne, Inc.

(formerly LiveXLive Media, Inc.)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 
      

(Audited)

 

Assets

        

Current Assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $11,053  $6,987 

Restricted cash

  30   155 

Accounts receivable, net

  14,079   13,205 

Inventories

  1,675   2,187 

Prepaid expense and other current assets

  2,138   1,801 

Total Current Assets

  28,975   24,335 

Property and equipment, net

  3,749   3,646 

Goodwill

  23,379   23,379 

Intangible assets, net

  10,986   12,415 

Other assets

  118   88 

Total Assets

 $67,207  $63,863 
         

Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

        

Current Liabilities

        

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 $29,575  $26,953 

Accrued royalties

  13,358   10,862 

Notes payable, current portion

  690   692 

Deferred revenue

  649   728 

Senior secured line of credit

  7,000   7,000 

Derivative liabilities

  -   607 

Total Current Liabilities

  51,272   46,842 

Notes payable, net

  431   771 

Other long-term liabilities

  9,317   9,354 

Deferred income taxes

  339   339 

Total Liabilities

  61,359   57,306 
         

Commitments and Contingencies

          
         

Mezzanine Equity

        

Redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none and 5,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively

  -   4,962 

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

        

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 13,187 and 18,814 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively

  13,187   18,814 

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 94,957,423 and 88,627,420 shares issued and outstanding, net of treasury shares, respectively

  95   92 

Additional paid in capital

  230,933   216,116 

Treasury stock

  (250)  (4,782)

Accumulated deficit

  (248,623)  (238,984)

Total LiveOne's Stockholders’ Deficit

  (4,658)  (8,744)

Non-controlling interest

  10,506   10,339 

Total equity

  5,848   1,595 

Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 $67,207  $63,863 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LiveOne, Inc.

(formerly LiveXLive Media, Inc.)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
                                 

Revenue:

  $ 32,594     $ 28,528     $ 65,672     $ 56,295  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Cost of sales

    24,518       20,547       49,605       39,748  

Sales and marketing

    1,491       2,253       2,922       4,157  

Product development

    1,160       1,439       2,231       2,685  

General and administrative

    6,283       6,352       11,790       11,760  

Impairment of intangible assets

    -       -       176       -  

Amortization of intangible assets

    542       452       1,134       699  

Total operating expenses

    33,994       31,043       67,858       59,049  

Loss from operations

    (1,400 )     (2,515 )     (2,186 )     (2,754 )
                                 

Other income (expense):

                               

Interest expense, net

    (808 )     (780 )     (1,667 )     (2,198 )

Other income

    (118 )     (4,653 )     18       (3,412 )

Total other expense, net

    (926 )     (5,433 )     (1,649 )     (5,610 )
                                 

Loss before provision for income taxes

    (2,326 )     (7,948 )     (3,835 )     (8,364 )
                                 

Provision for income taxes

    (9 )     (21 )     40       58  

Net loss

    (2,317 )     (7,927 )     (3,875 )     (8,422 )

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

    (458 )     (347 )     (846 )     (347 )

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

  $ (1,859 )   $ (7,580 )   $ (3,029 )   $ (8,075 )
                                 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.11 )

Weighted average common shares – basic and diluted

    94,658,182       87,222,168       94,605,055       87,097,201  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LiveOne, Inc.

(formerly LiveXLive Media, Inc.)

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity (Deficit) and Mezzanine Equity

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

   

Mezzanine

                                                                                 
   

Equity -

                                                                                 
    Redeemable                                                                             Total  
   

Convertible

                                   

Additional

                   

Common Stock in

   

Stockholders’

 
   

Preferred Stock

   

Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Paid in

   

Accumulated

   

Non-controlling

   

Treasury

   

Equity

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Interest

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

(Deficit)

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

    5,000     $ 4,962       18,814     $ 18,814       92,487,459     $ 92     $ 216,116     $ (238,984 )   $ 10,339       (3,860,039 )   $ (4,782 )   $ 1,595  

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       -       -       782       -       -       -       -       782  

Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units

    -       -       -       -       161,498       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

    -       -       378       378       -       -       -       (378 )     -       -       -       -  

Conversion of Series A preferred stock into common stock and common stock warrants

    (5,000 )     (4,962 )     (6,395 )     (6,395 )     5,426,233       5       11,668       (316 )     -       -       -       4,962  

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       -       -       765,519       1       1,576       -       -       -       -       1,577  

Issuance of PodcastOne common stock

    -       -       -       -       -       -       (468 )     -       468       -       -       -  

Treasury stock purchases

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (402,593 )     (749 )     (749 )

Net loss

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,169 )     (388 )     -       -       (1,557 )

Balance as of June 30, 2024

    -     $ -       12,797     $ 12,797       98,840,709     $ 98     $ 229,674     $ (240,847 )   $ 10,419       (4,262,632 )   $ (5,531 )   $ 6,610  

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,573       -                           1,573  

Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units

    -       -       -       -       475,730       1       -       -                         1  

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

    -       -       390       390       -       -       -       (390 )                         -  

Treasury stock retirement

    -       -       -       -       (4,262,632 )     (4 )     -       (5,527 )           4,262,632       5,531       -  

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       -       -       59,270       -       231       -                         231  

Issuance of PC1 common stock

    -       -                                   (545 )     -       545                     -  

Treasury stock purchases

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -             (155,654 )     (250 )     (250 )

Net loss

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,859 )     (458 )                   (2,317 )

Balance as of September 30, 2024

    -     $ -       13,187     $ 13,187       95,113,077     $ 95     $ 230,933     $ (248,623 )   $ 10,506       (155,654 )   $ (250 )   $ 5,848  

 

   

Mezzanine

                                                                                 
   

Equity -

                                                                                 
   

Redeemable

                                                                                 
   

Convertible

                                   

Additional

                   

Common Stock in

   

Total

 
   

Preferred Stock

   

Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Paid in

   

Accumulated

   

Non-controlling

   

Treasury

   

Stockholders’

 
   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Interest

   

Shares

   

Amount

   

Deficit

 

Balance as of March 31, 2023

    5,000     $ 4,827       16,177     $ 16,177       89,632,161     $ 90     $ 209,151     $ (224,269 )   $ -       (2,220,914 )   $ (2,162 )   $ (1,013 )

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       -       -       484       -       -       -       -       484  

Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units

    -       -       -       -       5,000       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (626 )     -       -       -       (626 )

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       -       -       425,988       -       393       -       -       -       -       393  

Treasury stock purchases

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (694,315 )     (1,013 )     (1,013 )

Net income

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (515 )     -       -       -       (515 )

Balance as of June 30, 2023

    5,000     $ 4,827       16,177     $ 16,177       90,063,149     $ 90     $ 210,028     $ (225,410 )   $ -       (2,915,229 )   $ (3,175 )     (2,290 )

Stock-based compensation

    -       -       -       -       -       -       1,767       -       -       -       -       1,767  

Issuance of shares pursuant to restricted stock units

    -       -       -       -       521,876       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  

Common stock issued for purchase on intangible assets

    -       -       -       -       -       -       917       -       -       -       -       917  

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (628 )     -       -       -       (628 )

Conversion of PC1 bridge loan

    -       -       -       -       -       -       4,752       -       -       -       -       4,752  

Dividends from spin-off of PodcastOne

    -       -       -       -       -       -       (1,513 )     -       1,513       -       -       -  

Issuance of PodcastOne common stock

    -       -       -       -       -       -       (2,410 )     -       2,410       -       -       -  

Reclassifications of common stock warrants

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       5,896       -       -       5,896  

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       -       -       311,773       1       520       -       -       -       -       521  

Exercise of stock options

    -       -       -       -       10,000       -       8       -       -       -       -       8  

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

    -       -       1,053       1,053       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       1,053  

Treasury stock purchases

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (315,429 )     (575 )     (575 )

Net loss

    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       (7,580 )     (347 )     -       -       (7,927 )

Balance as of September 30, 2023

    5,000     $ 4,827       17,230     $ 17,230       90,906,798     $ 91     $ 214,069     $ (233,618 )   $ 9,472       (3,230,658 )   $ (3,750 )     3,494  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

LiveOne, Inc.

LiveXLive Media, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

               

Net loss

  $ (3,875 )   $ (8,422 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    2,764       2,298  

Interest paid in kind

    -       269  

Stock-based compensation

    3,287       3,594  

Amortization of debt discount

    -       1,110  

Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives

    (607 )     3,977  

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability

    -       174  

(Recovery of) provision for credit loss

    (10 )     132  

Impairment of intangible assets

    176       -  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

               

Accounts receivable

    (863 )     (3,658 )

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    415       (412 )

Inventories

    126       316  

Other assets

    (29 )     221  

Deferred revenue

    (79 )     (112 )

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    3,425       (1,548 )

Accrued royalties

    2,106       2,016  

Other liabilities

    278       -  

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

    7,114       (45 )
                 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

               
                 

Purchases of property and equipment

    (1,325 )     (1,264 )

Purchases of intangible assets

    -       (536 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,325 )     (1,800 )
                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

               

Payment on PodcastOne bridge loan

    -       (3,000 )

Payment of dividends

    (509 )     -  

Repayment on notes payable

    (340 )     (113 )

Proceeds from notes payable

    -       1,700  

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

    -       8  

Purchase of treasury stock

    (999 )     (1,588 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (1,848 )     (2,993 )
                 

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    3,941       (4,838 )

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

    7,142       8,649  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

  $ 11,083     $ 3,811  
                 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

               

Cash paid for income taxes

  $ -     $ -  

Cash paid for interest

  $ 982     $ 641  
                 

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

               

Common stock issued for prepaid expenses

  $ 366     $ -  

Conversion of the bridge loan into PodcastOne common stock

  $ -     $ 4,752  

PodcastOne warrants reclassified from liabilities to non-controlling interest

  $ -     $ 5,896  

Fair value of shares issued to settle accrued stock to be issued at period end

  $ 378     $ 322  

Fair value of shares received of PodcastOne common stock to settle payables owed

  $ 736     $ -  

Purchase of intangible assets accrued for at period end

  $ 118     $ 851  

Addition of ROU assets

  $ 119     $ -  

Purchase of intangible assets with common stock

  $ -     $ 917  

Stock compensation expense capitalized as internally-developed software

  $ 290     $ -  

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

LiveOne, Inc.

(formerly LiveXLive Media, Inc.)

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

For the Three and Six Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

 

Note 1 Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

Organization

 

LiveOne, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (“we,” “us,” “our”, the “Company” or “LiveOne”) is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The Company is a creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships, live and virtual events.

 

The Company was reincorporated in the State of Delaware on August 2, 2017, pursuant to a reincorporation merger of Loton, Corp (“Loton”) with and into LiveXLive Media, Inc., Loton’s wholly owned subsidiary at the time. As a result of the reincorporation merger, Loton ceased to exist as a separate entity, with LiveXLive Media, Inc. being the surviving entity. On December 29, 2017, the Company acquired Slacker, Inc. (“Slacker”), an Internet music and radio streaming service incorporated in the state of Delaware, and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of LiveOne. On February 5, 2020, the Company acquired (i) React Presents, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (“React Presents”), and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of LiveXLive Events, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and (ii) indirectly Spring Awakening, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of React Presents, a producer, promoter and manager of in person live music festivals and events. On July 1, 2020, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, LiveXLive PodcastOne, Inc., acquired PodcastOne, Inc. (formerly Courtside Group, Inc.) (“PodcastOne”). On December 22, 2020, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary LiveXLive Merchandising, Inc., acquired Custom Personalization Solutions, Inc. (“CPS”). Effective as of October 5, 2021, the Company changed its corporate name to "LiveOne, Inc." On October 17, 2021, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary LiveXLive PR, Inc., acquired Gramophone Media, Inc. ("Gramophone"). On February 28, 2023, the Company acquired a majority interest in Splitmind LLC and Drumify LLC. On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed a Qualified Event (as defined below) (its spin out from the Company to become a standalone publicly trading company) as a result of its direct listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market on such date (the "Direct Listing"). As of the date of this Quarterly Report, PodcastOne continues to be a majority owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and include all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024. The results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 has been derived from the Company’s audited balance sheet included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 1, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”).

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete audited financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2024 Form 10-K.

 

Going Concern and Liquidity

 

The Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity have historically been its debt and equity issuances and its cash and cash equivalents (which cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash amounted to $11.1 million as of September 30, 2024). As reflected in its interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein, the Company has a history of losses, incurred a net loss of $3.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and provided cash of $7.1 million in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and had a working capital deficiency of $22.3 million as of September 30, 2024. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date that these financial statements are filed. The Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. 

 

F- 5

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to execute its growth strategy and on its ability to raise additional funds. The Company filed a new universal shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “New Shelf S-3”) with the SEC, which was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2022. Under the New Shelf S-3, the Company has the ability to raise up to $150.0 million in cash from the sale of its equity, debt and/or other financial instruments. In May 2024, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC ("Roth Capital"), under which the Company  may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $25 million from time to time through Roth Capital acting as the Company's sales agent. As of the filing of this Quarterly Report, we have not sold any shares under such agreement. The uncertain market conditions may limit the Company’s ability to access capital, may reduce demand for its services and may negatively impact its ability to retain key personnel. Management may seek additional funds, primarily through the issuance of equity and/or debt securities for cash to operate the Company’s business. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain terms that result in undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for its stockholders, in case of equity and/or convertible debt financing. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient financing when needed, the Company may also have to reduce certain overhead costs through the reduction of salaries and other means and settle liabilities through negotiation. There can be no assurance that management’s attempts at any or all of these endeavors will be successful.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Acquisitions are included in the Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The Company uses purchase accounting for its acquisitions, which results in all assets and liabilities of acquired businesses being recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition dates. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in the Company’s previously issued financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

 

Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies from those previously disclosed in the consolidated financial statements included in the 2024 Form 10-K, other than those included below.

  

F- 6

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with the United States of America (“US”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include revenue, allowance for doubtful accounts, the assigned value of acquired assets and assumed and contingent liabilities associated with business combinations and the related purchase price allocation, useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill and other assets, inventory calculations and reserves, the fair value of the Company’s equity-based compensation awards and convertible debt and debenture instruments, fair values of derivatives, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates compared to historical experience and trends, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. There is a reasonable possibility that actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material to the financial position and results of operations, specifically in assessing when the collectability of revenue related consideration is probable, and the impairment assessment of goodwill, indefinite lived assets or long-lived assets that are depreciated or amortized.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company presents the financial statements by segment in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) to provide investors with transparency into how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the business. The Company determined the CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM reviews financial information and allocates resources across its three operating segments.

 

Revenue Recognition Policy

 

The Company accounts for a contract with a customer when an approved contract exists, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and the collectability of substantially all of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company uses the expected value method to estimate the value of variable consideration on advertising and with original equipment manufacturer contracts to include in the transaction price and reflect changes to such estimates in periods in which they occur. Variable consideration for these services is allocated to and recognized over the related time period such advertising and membership services are rendered as the amounts reflect the consideration the Company is entitled to and relate specifically to the Company’s efforts to satisfy its performance obligation. The amount of variable consideration included in revenue is limited to the extent that it is probable that the amount will not be subject to significant reversal when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.

 

Practical Expedients

 

The Company elected the practical expedient and recognized the incremental costs of obtaining a contract, if any, as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that would have been recognized is one year or less.

 

Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition

 

The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction and is evaluated on a transaction by transaction basis. To the extent the Company acts as the principal, revenue is reported on a gross basis net of any sales tax from customers, when applicable. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on an evaluation of whether the Company controls the good or service prior to transfer to the customer. Where applicable, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal in all of its membership service, sponsorship, and merchandising streams and may act as principal or agent for its ticketing/live events, advertising and licensing revenue streams. 

 

F- 7

 

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the following services:

 

Membership Services

 

Membership services revenue substantially consist of monthly to annual recurring membership fees, which are primarily paid in advance by credit card or through direct billings arrangements. The Company defers the portions of monthly to annual recurring membership fees collected in advance and recognizes them in the period earned. Membership revenue is recognized in the period of services rendered. The Company’s membership revenue consists of performance obligations that are satisfied over time. This has been determined based on the fact that the nature of services offered are membership based where the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of the services provided regardless of whether the customer uses the services or not. As a result, the Company has concluded that the best measure of progress toward the complete satisfaction of the performance obligation over time is a time-based measure. The Company recognizes membership revenue straight-line through the membership period.

 

Membership Services consist of:

 

Direct member, mobile service provider and mobile app services

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services on both a direct basis and through memberships sold through certain third-party mobile service providers and mobile app services (collectively the “Mobile Providers”). For memberships sold through the Mobile Providers, the member executes an on-line agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the member upon purchase of the membership. The Mobile Providers promote the Slacker app through their e-store, process payments for memberships, and retain a percentage of revenue as a fee. The Company reports this revenue gross of the fee retained by the Mobile Providers, as the member is Slacker’s customer in the contract and Slacker controls the service prior to the transfer to the member. Membership revenues from monthly memberships sold directly through Mobile Providers are subject to such Mobile Providers’ refund or cancellation terms. Revenues from Mobile Providers are recognized net of any such adjustments for variable consideration, including refunds and other fees. The Company’s payment terms vary based on whether the membership is sold on a direct basis or through Mobile Providers. Memberships sold on a direct basis require payment before the services are delivered to the customer. The payment terms for memberships sold through Mobile Providers vary, but are generally payable within 30 days.

 

Third-Party Original Equipment Manufacturers

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services through memberships sold through a third-party Original Equipment Manufacturer (the “OEM”). For memberships sold through the OEM, the OEM executes an agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the OEM upon purchase of the membership. The OEM installs the Slacker app in their equipment and provides the Slacker service to the OEM’s customers. The monthly fee charged to the OEM is based upon a fixed rate per vehicle, multiplied by the variable number of total vehicles which have signed up for a paid membership. The number of customers, or the variable consideration, is reported by OEMs and resolved on a monthly basis. The Company’s payment terms with OEM are up to 30 days.

 

Advertising Revenue

 

Advertising revenue primarily consist of revenues generated from the sale of audio, video, and display advertising space to third-party advertising exchanges. Revenues are recognized based on delivery of impressions over the contract period to the third-party exchanges, either when an ad is placed for listening or viewing by a visitor or when the visitor “clicks through” on the advertisement. The advertising exchange companies report the variable advertising revenue performed on a monthly basis which represents the Company’s efforts to satisfy the performance obligation. Additionally, following the acquisition of PodcastOne, the Company began deriving revenue from podcast advertising. PodcastOne earns advertising revenues primarily for fees earned from advertisement placement purchased by the customer during the time the podcast is delivered to the viewing audience, under the terms and conditions as set forth in the applicable podcasting agreement calculated using impressions.

 

From time to time the Company enters into barter transactions involving advertising provided in exchange for goods and services. Revenue from barter transactions is recognized ratably over time based on the terms of the contract as delivery of impressions is performed on a consistent basis. Services received are charged to expense in the same manner.  Barter revenue for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $6.0 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Barter revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $12.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively.

 

F- 8

 

Licensing Revenue

 

Licensing revenue primarily consists of sales of licensing rights to digitally stream the Company’s live music services. Licensing revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, which is typically when the live event has aired. Any license fees collected in advance of an event are deferred until the event airs. We report our licensing revenue on a gross basis as we act as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Sponsorship Revenue

 

Sponsorship revenue primarily consists of sales of sponsorship programs that provide sponsors with opportunities to reach the Company’s customers. Sponsorship revenue is recognized as the event airs. Any sponsorship fees collected in advance of the contract term (typically an event) are deferred until the event airs. The Company reports sponsorship revenue on a gross basis as the Company acts as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Merchandising Revenue

 

Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue and measures the transaction price net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. Sales also include shipping and handling charges billed to customers, with the related freight costs included in cost of goods sold. Sales commissions are expensed as incurred and are recorded in sales and marketing expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s customer contracts do not have a significant financing component due to their short durations, which are typically effective for one year or less and have payment terms that are generally 30 to 60 days. Wholesale revenue is generally recognized when products are shipped, depending on the applicable contract terms. The Company records a refund liability for expected returns based on prior returns history, recent trends, and projections for returns on sales in the current period. The refund liability at  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was less than $0.1 million, respectively.

 

Ticket/Event Revenue

 

Ticket/Event revenue is primarily from the sale of tickets and promoter fees earned from venues or other co-promoters under one of several formulas, including a fixed guaranteed amount and/or a percentage of ticket sales or event profits.

 

Revenue from the promotion or production of an event is recognized at a point in time when the show occurs. Revenue collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. Revenue collected from sponsorship agreements, which is not related to a single event, is classified as deferred revenue and recognized over the term of the agreement or operating season as the benefits are provided to the sponsor.

 

Revenue from the Company’s ticketing operations primarily consists of service fees charged at the time a ticket for an event is sold in either the primary or secondary markets, including both online pay-per-view ("PPV") tickets as well as ticket physically purchased through a ticket sale vendor. For primary tickets sold to the Company’s PPV and festival events the revenue for the associated ticket service charges collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. For PPV arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, i.e. delivery of the online stream, sponsorships, digital meet and greet, or physical merchandise, the Company allocates the total contract consideration to each performance obligation using the standalone selling price. If the standalone selling price is not readily determinable, it is estimated using observable inputs including an adjusted market-based approach, expected cost plus margin, or the residual approach.

 

F- 9

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted to addback dividends (declared or cumulative undeclared) applicable to the Series A Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and the dilutive effect of contingent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive contingent shares, which primarily consist of stock options issued to employees, directors and consultants, restricted stock units, warrants issued to third parties and accounted for as equity instruments and convertible notes would be excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities such as our preferred stock. Under the two-class method, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders adjusts basic net income per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs").

 

The treasury stock method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and RSUs. The if-converted method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of the Preferred Stock. In both methods, diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are adjusted to account for the impact of the assumed issuance of potential common shares that are dilutive, subject to dilution sequencing rules.

 

At September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had 2,251,667 and 2,281,667 options outstanding, respectively, 1,726,237 and 2,874,855 restricted stock units outstanding, respectively, and 4,949,399 and no common stock warrants, respectively, that are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

In thousands, except per share amounts

 

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

 

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(1,859) $(7,580) $(3,029) $(8,075)

Deemed dividends upon redemption of Series A preferred stock

  -   -   (316)  - 

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

  (390)  (628)  (768)  (1,254)

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(2,249) $(8,208) $(4,113) $(9,329)

Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

  94,658,182   87,222,168   94,605,055   87,097,201 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

 $(0.02) $(0.09) $(0.04) $(0.11)

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities, when purchased, of three months or less.

 

The following table provides amounts included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

September 30, 2024

  

March 31, 2024

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $11,053  $6,987 

Restricted cash

  30   155 

Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 $11,083  $7,142 

 

F- 10

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

The Company consolidates entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. The Company consolidates subsidiaries in which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights. Non-controlling interests represent third-party equity ownership interests in the Company’s consolidated entities. The amount of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests is disclosed in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company maintains certain letters of credit agreements with its banking provider, which are secured by the Company’s cash for periods of less than one year. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had restricted cash of $30,000 and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. Generally, it records specific reserves to reduce the amounts recorded to what it believes will be collected when a customer’s account ages beyond typical collection patterns, or the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations.

 

The Company believes that the credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the large and established nature of its largest customers and the nature of its membership receivables. At September 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that made up 45% of the total accounts receivable balance. At September 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that made up 29% of the total accounts receivable balance. 

 

The Company’s accounts receivable at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts receivable, gross

 $15,124  $14,260 

Less: Allowance for credit losses

  (1,045)  (1,055)

Accounts receivable, net

 $14,079  $13,205 

 

Inventories

 

Inventories, principally raw materials awaiting final customization process, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are relieved on a first-in, first-out basis.

 

The carrying value of inventories is reduced for any excess and obsolete inventory. Excess and obsolete reductions are determined based on currently available information, including the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers and liquidations, and the age of inventory.

 

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and is carried at cost. Acquired trademarks and trade names are assessed as indefinite lived assets if there are no foreseeable limits on the periods of time over which they are expected to contribute cash flows. Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment testing, as well as between annual tests when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Estimations and assumptions regarding future performance, results of the Company’s operations and comparability of its market capitalization and net book value will be used. We perform our annual impairment testing at January 1 of each year.

 

Our annual goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, our reporting unit is the same as our three operating segments. We generally test goodwill for possible impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether any triggering events have occurred during the quarter that indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not used, or if the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, a quantitative impairment test is performed. If a quantitative test is performed, we determine the fair value of the related reporting unit and compare this value to the recorded net assets of the reporting unit, including goodwill. The fair value of our reporting unit is determined using an income approach based on a discounted cash flow model. In the event the recorded net assets of the reporting unit exceed the estimated fair value of such assets, an impairment charge is recorded. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the net assets of the segment, no impairments of goodwill were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of goodwill for determining whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of goodwill using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess goodwill for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. At September 30, 2024, the amount of goodwill allocated to reporting units with negative net assets was as follows: Slacker, $9.7 million.

 

We test our acquired trademarks and trade names for possible impairment by applying the same process as for goodwill. In the instance when a qualitative test is not performed or is inconclusive, a quantitative test is performed by using a discounted cash flow model to estimate fair value of our acquired trademarks and trade names. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the carrying value of the trademarks and trade names, no impairments of acquired trademarks and trade names were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the indefinite-lived assets is not recoverable and that that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets for determining whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived assets are impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the indefinite-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available.

 

Intangible Assets with Finite Useful Lives

 

The Company has certain finite-lived intangible assets that were initially recorded at their fair value at the time of acquisition. These intangible assets consist of Intellectual Property, Customer Relationships, Content Creator Relationships, Wholesale Relationships, Domain Names, Customer List, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Non-compete Agreements resulting from business combinations. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives, which are generally as follows: Intellectual Property (15 years), Customer, Content Creator and Wholesale Relationships (1-6 years), Domain Names, Customer Lists, and Software (5 years), Patents (15 years), and Non-Compete Agreements (3 years).

 

The Company reviews all finite lived intangible assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the excess carrying value over the fair value in its consolidated statements of operations. In our assessment for potential impairment we identified triggering events due to the events resulting from the change in terms with our largest OEM customer. We performed a quantitative assessment using the guidance in ASC 360 and we concluded that there was no impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the long-lived assets is not recoverable and that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the long-lived assets. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the long-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the long-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. We recorded an impairment of $0.2 million and none for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We noted no impairment that needed to be recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains cash balances at commercial banks. Cash balances commonly exceed the $250,000 amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to such cash and cash equivalents.

 

F- 11

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to update reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. This update is effective beginning with the Company’s 2024 fiscal year annual reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on April 1, 2024 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which will require the Company to disclose specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require the Company to disaggregate its income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 beginning in the first quarter of 2026. ASU 2023-09 allows for adoption using either a prospective or retrospective transition method. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.

 

 

Note 3 Revenue

 

The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Revenue

                

Membership Services

 $19,477  $16,428  $38,326  $31,640 

Advertising

  12,309   10,732   25,383   21,516 

Merchandising

  808   1,259   1,963   2,999 

Sponsorship and Licensing

  -   97   -   126 

Ticket/Event

  -   12   -   14 

Total Revenue

 $32,594  $28,528  $65,672  $56,295 

 

For some contracts, the Company may invoice up front for services recognized over time or for contracts in which the Company has unsatisfied performance obligations. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally cover monthly payments. In the circumstances where the timing of invoicing differs from the timing of revenue recognition, the Company has determined its contracts do not include a significant financing component. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient under ASC 606-10-50-14 and not provide disclosure of the amount and timing of performance obligations as the performance obligations are part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

 

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For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, one customer accounted for 57% and 51% of the Company’s consolidated revenues, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, one customer accounted for 55% and 51% of the Company’s consolidated revenues, respectively. 

 

The following table summarizes the significant changes in the deferred revenue balances during the three months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Deferred

 
  

Revenue

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $728 

Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at beginning of period

  (303)

Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period

  224 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $649 

  

 

Note 4 Property and Equipment

 

The Company’s property and equipment at September 30, 2024 and  March 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Property and equipment, net

        

Computer, machinery, and software equipment

 $3,338  $6,564 

Furniture and fixtures

  561   556 

Leasehold improvements

  597   597 

Capitalized internally developed software

  19,773   18,109 

Total property and equipment

  24,269   25,826 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (20,520)  (22,180)

Total property and equipment, net

 $3,749  $3,646 

 

Depreciation expense was $0.8 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $1.6 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2024 the Company disposed of $3.3 million of equipment with a corresponding write-off to accumulated depreciation.

 

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Note 5 Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill

 

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Goodwill

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $23,379 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $23,379 

 

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of indefinite-lived brand and trade names intangible assets that are only in the Company’s Audio Group operating segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Tradenames

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $4,637 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $4,637 

 

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,415   2,951 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  3,688   2,123   1,565 

Domain names

  523   214   309 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   490   581 

Customer list

  2,673   1,730   943 

Total

 $39,172  $32,823  $6,349 

 

The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of  March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,236   3,130 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  4,082   1,568   2,514 

Domain names

  523   190   333 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   439   632 

Customer list

  2,673   1,504   1,169 

Total

 $39,566  $31,788  $7,778 

 

Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern in which the economic benefits associated with the asset are expected to be consumed, which to date has approximated the straight-line method of amortization. The estimated useful lives for patents, customer relationships, domain names, brand and tradename and customer list are generally three to 15 years, one to two years, two to five years, seven to ten years and three to four years, respectively.

 

The Company’s amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets was $0.5 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets was $1.1 million and $0.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million and none for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was the result of the winding down of a podcast show acquired by PodcastOne.

 

F- 14

 

Finder's Agreement

 

In September 2023, PodcastOne entered into a finder's fee arrangement pursuant to which it agreed to issue shares of PodcastOne common stock at a price of $8.00 per share (subject to adjustment in certain limited circumstances) as a finder’s fee to a certain third party podcast platform in the event certain former and/or current podcasts creators of such platform entered into new podcasting agreements with PodcastOne, with the amount of the fee to be based on the amount of revenues actually derived by PodcastOne from such podcasts during a predetermined period. Payments made to such third party attributed to PodcastOne entering into new podcast contracts were capitalized to content creator relationship intangibles. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company has capitalized $3.2 million of payments made to such third party. $1.8 million of the $3.2 million capitalized of payments made to such third party was paid with PodcastOne common stock.

 

The Company expects to record amortization of intangible assets for fiscal years ending March 31, 2025 and future fiscal years as follows (in thousands):

 

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $994 

2026

  1,762 

2027

  1,023 

2028

  508 

2029

  508 

Thereafter

  1,554 
  $6,349 

  

 

Note 6 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts payable

 $17,356  $15,154 

Accrued liabilities

  12,214   11,708 

Lease liabilities, current

  5   91 
  $29,575  $26,953 

 

 

Note 7 Notes Payable

 

Notes payable at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

SBA loan

 $158  $160 

Capchase loan

  963   1,303 
   1,121   1,463 

Less: Current portion of Notes payable

  (690)  (692)

Notes payable

 $431  $771 

 

SBA Loan

 

On June 17, 2020, the Company received the proceeds from a loan in the amount of less than $0.2 million from the United States. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”). Installment payments, including principal and interest, begin 12-months from the date of the promissory note. The balance is payable 30-years from the date of the promissory note, and bears interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum. There are no covenants associated with the SBA loan.

 

Loan and Security Agreement

 

In August 2023, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Capchase Inc. (“Capchase”) pursuant to which the Company borrowed the amount of $1.7 million to further develop and acquire certain podcasts acquired by PodcastOne and for general working capital. The debt is subordinated to the ABL Credit Facility and bears an interest rate of 9%, which is included in the monthly amortization payments of approximately $73,100, with the final amortization payment due on February 4, 2026. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with covenants under the Capchase agreement.

 

Maturities of notes payables as of September 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

  

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $350 

2026

  627 

2027

  4 

2028

  4 

2029

  4 

Thereafter

  132 

Total

 $1,121 

 

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Note 8 PodcastOne Bridge Loan

 

PodcastOnes Private Placement

 

On July 15, 2022, PodcastOne completed a private placement offering (the “PC1 Bridge Loan”) of PodcastOne’s unsecured convertible notes with an original issue discount of 10% (the “OID”) in the aggregate principal amount of $8.8 million (the “PC1 Notes”) to certain accredited investors and institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”), for gross proceeds of $8.0 million pursuant to the Subscription Agreements entered into with the Purchasers (the “Subscription Agreements”). In connection with the sale of the PC1 Notes, the Purchasers received warrants (the “PC1 Warrants”) to purchase a number of shares (the “PC1 Warrant Shares”) of PodcastOne’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The PC1 Notes were scheduled to mature one year from July 15, 2022, subject to a one-time three-month extension at PodcastOne’s election, and were subsequently extended to October 15, 2023 (the “Maturity Date”). The PC1 Notes bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable on maturity. The PC1 Notes automatically convert into the securities of PodcastOne sold in a Qualified Financing (an initial public offering of PodcastOne’s securities from which PodcastOne’s trading market at the closing of such offering is a national securities exchange) or Qualified Event (a direct listing of PodcastOne’s securities on a national securities exchange), as applicable, upon the closing of a Qualified Financing or Qualified Event, as applicable, at a price per share equal to the lesser of (i) the price equal to $60.0 million divided by the aggregate number of shares of PodcastOne’s common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of a Qualified Financing or "Qualified Event", as applicable (assuming full conversion or exercise of all convertible and exercisable securities of PodcastOne then outstanding, subject to certain exceptions), and (ii) 70% of the offering price of the shares (or whole units, as applicable) in the Qualified Financing or 70% of the initial listing price of the shares on a national securities exchange in the Qualified Event, as applicable. Each holder of the PC1 Notes (other than the Company) could at such holder’s option require PodcastOne to redeem up to 45% of the principal amount of such holder’s PC1 Notes (together with accrued interest thereon, but excluding the OID), in aggregate up to $3,000,000 for all of the PC1 Notes (other than those held by the Company), immediately prior to the completion of a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, with such redemption to have been made pro rata to the redeeming holders of the PC1 Notes (the “Optional Redemption”).

 

The Company also agreed (i) not to effect a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, unless immediately following such event the Company owns no less than 66% of PodcastOne’s equity, unless in either case otherwise permitted by the written consent of the holders of the majority of the PC1 Notes (excluding the Company) (the “Majority Noteholders”) and the senior lender, as applicable, (ii) that until a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, is consummated, the Company guaranteed the repayment of the PC1 Notes when due (other than the Bridge Notes issued to LiveOne) and any interest or other fees due thereunder, and (iii) that if PodcastOne has not consummated a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, by February 15, 2023, March 15, 2023 or April 15, 2023, unless in either case permitted by the written consent of the Majority Noteholders, PodcastOne was required to redeem $1,000,000 of the then outstanding PC1 Notes (other than the PC1 Notes issued to the Company) by the tenth calendar day of each month immediately following such respective date, up to an aggregate redemption of $3,000,000 over the course of such three months, each of which shall be distributed to the holders of the Bridge Notes (other than LiveOne) on a prorated basis (the “Early Redemption”).

 

PodcastOne further agreed to register the shares of its common stock issuable upon conversion of the PC1 Notes and exercise of the PC1 Warrants in connection with a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event. If PodcastOne did not file such registration statement on or prior to April 15, 2023, PodcastOne would have been required to prepay $1,000,000 of the PC1 Notes pro rata to the PC1 Notes holders (other than the Company), and if PodcastOne did not file such registration statement on or prior to July 15, 2023, PodcastOne would have been required to prepay $2,000,000 of the PC1 Notes pro rata to the PC1 Notes holders (other than the Company) (the “Reg St Redemption”). PodcastOne was not required to redeem or repay more than a total of $3,000,000 of the principal amount of the PC1 Notes as a result of the Optional Redemption, the Early Redemption and/or the Reg St Redemption.

 

As part of the PC1 Bridge Loan, PodcastOne redeemed $3.0 million (excluding the OID) worth of PC1 Notes.

 

On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed a Qualified Event (its spin out from the Company to become a standard publicly trading company (the “Spin-Out”)) as a result of the Direct Listing. In connection with such completed Qualified Event, all of the remaining PC1 Notes (including interest thereunder) in the aggregate amount of approximately $7.02 million converted into approximately 2,341,000 shares of PodcastOne’s common stock. 

 

Warrants

 

The PC1 Warrants were classified as liabilities as they represent an obligation to deliver a variable number of shares of common stock in the future and are therefore required to be initially and subsequently measured at fair value each reporting period. The Company recorded a warrant liability in the amount of $1.7 million (and reduced the proceeds allocated to the PC1 Notes accordingly). The fair value of the PC1 Warrant liability is remeasured each reporting period using a Black Scholes model, and the change in fair value is recorded as an adjustment to the PC1 Warrant liability with the unrealized gains or losses reflected in other income (expense). On September 8, 2023, as a result of the Direct Listing and the shares of PodcastOne's common stock becoming publicly traded, the warrant liability was reclassified to equity as the number and exercise price of the warrants was settled at 3,114,000 warrants with an exercise price of $3.00 per warrant per the warrant agreement.

 

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The fair value of the PC1 Warrants is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Black Scholes” modeling, incorporating the following inputs at issuance:

 

  

July 15,

 
  

2022

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  88.88%

Risk-free interest rate

  3.02%

Simulated share price

 $5.33 

Exercise price

 $5.22 

 

The fair value of the PC1 Warrants is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Black-Scholes” modeling, incorporating the following inputs for the periods noted below: 

 

  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.10%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.43%

Simulated share price

 $4.39 

Exercise price

 $3.00 

 

  

March 31,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Simulated share price

 $2.64 

Exercise price

 $2.64 

 

Total loss of $4.0 million for warrant liabilities accounted for as derivatives have been recorded in other expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023, in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the warrant as of September 8, 2023 was $5.9 million and was classified as equity as the warrants were exercisable for a fixed price of $3.00. As of September 30, 2024, 3,114,000 warrants of PodcastOne remain outstanding and none have been exercised.

 

Redemption Features

 

The Company determined that the redemption features associated with the PC1 Bridge Loan meet the accounting definition of an embedded derivative that must be separated from the PC1 Bridge Loan and initially and subsequently be reported as a liability (“the Redemption Liability”) and measured at fair value. The fair value of the Redemption Liability was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model using three scenarios (1) redemption prior to the initial maturity date (65% weighted), (2) redemption at the initial maturity date (25% weighted) and (3) redemption after the initial maturity date (10% weighted).

 

F- 17

 

The fair value of the redemption features is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Monte Carlo simulation” modeling, incorporating the following inputs for the following periods: 

 

  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Simulations

  100,000 

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Conversion price

 $2.54 

Stock price

 $2.64 

 

The fair value of the Redemption Liability was none at September 30, 2023 and was eliminated as the PC1 Bridge Loan notes were converted into common stock, therefore the derivative component was cancelled.  The $0.2 million change in the fair value of the Redemption Liability derivative as of September 30, 2023 was recorded as a loss and included in other income in the interim unaudited accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended September 20, 2023.

 

The resulting discount from the OID, underwriting fees, PC1 Warrants, and embedded Redemption Liability derivative of $2.8 million was amortized to interest expense through July 15, 2023, the term of the PC1 Bridge Loan, using the effective interest method. Interest expense resulting from the amortization of the discount for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 was $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

 

Interest expense with respect to the PC1 Bridge Loan for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. There were no restrictive operational covenants associated with the PC1 Bridge Loan.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, PodcastOne redeemed $3.0 million of the PC1 Notes held by third-party holders (other than the Company). At September 30, 2023, all of the PC1 Notes and accrued interest therein have been converted in full in connection with the Spin-Out.

 

F- 18

 
 

Note 9 Senior Secured Line of Credit

 

On June 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Business Loan Agreement (the "Former Business Loan Agreement") with East West Bank (the “Senior Lender”), which provided for a revolving credit facility collateralized by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. In connection with the Former Business Loan Agreement, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with the Senior Lender and established the revolving line of credit in the amount of $7.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), maturing on June 2, 2023.

 

In July 2022, the Company extended the maturity date of its revolving credit facility to June 2024 and its variable interest rate was increased to 2.5%. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a variable rate equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate, plus 2.5%. The interest rate for the period ended September 30, 2024 was 10.50%.

 

The principal balance under the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024 was $7.0 million. The Company recorded interest expense of $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recorded interest expense of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 the Company was in compliance with covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

On September 8, 2023 and effective as of August 22, 2023, the Company entered into a new Business Loan Agreement (the “New Business Loan Agreement”) with the Senior Lender, to convert the Company’s revolving credit facility with the Senior Lender into an assets backed loan credit facility with the Senior Lender, which shall continue to be collateralized by a first lien on all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “ABL Credit Facility”). The New Business Loan Agreement provides the Company with borrowing capacity of up to the Borrowing Base (as defined in the Business Loan Agreement). Pursuant to the New Business Loan Agreement, the requirement that the Company and its related entities shall at all times maintain a certain minimum deposit with the Senior Lender was reduced from $8,000,000 to $5,000,000.

 

On  May 31, 2024, the Company was granted an extension of 90 days on the maturity date, therefore the Revolving Credit Facility was scheduled to mature in  September 2024. 

 

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility are subject to certain covenants as set forth in the New Business Loan Agreement and bear interest at a rate equal to the prime rate plus 2.50%, provided, that it shall not be less than 7.00%. The Company may prepay at any time without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed to the Senior Lender. The Business Loan Agreement includes various financial and other covenants with which the Company has to comply in order to maintain borrowing availability, including maintaining required minimum liquidity amount and Borrowing Base capacity.

 

In connection with the New Business Loan Agreement, the Company’s current Promissory Note, dated as of June 2, 2021, issued to the Senior Lender in the principal amount of $7,000,000 (the “Promissory Note”) continues in effect except as modified by the New Business Loan Agreement and the Change in Terms Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2023 entered into by the Company and the Senior Lender in connection with the New Business Loan Agreement.

 

The principal balance under the ABL Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024 was $7.0 million, respectively. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants associated with the ABL Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024.

  

 

Note 10 Related Party Transactions

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had unsecured convertible Trinad Notes outstanding which were issued to Trinad Capital. In February 2023, the Trinad Notes along with accrued interest were converted into 6,177 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in addition to 200,000 shares of common stock. 3,813 shares of Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding as of September 30, 2024. In April 2023 and July 2023, the Company issued 116 and 192 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, respectively, to Trinad Capital as dividend payments required by the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.

 

On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed its Direct Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market which resulted in the Company owning 15,672,186 shares of common stock in PodcastOne along with 1,100,000 common stock warrants to purchase shares of PodcastOne's common stock as of March 31, 2024. Also, on this date, PodcastOne issued 147,044 shares of PodcastOne common stock to the Company's CEO as a result of his ownership of the Company's preferred stock.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended  March 31, 2024, the Company received 424,000 and 159,333 shares of PodcastOne Common stock with a fair value of $0.9 million $0.3 million, respectively, in exchange for amounts owed under a cost sharing arrangement between PodcastOne and the Company.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issue or reserved 46,113 and 149,496 shares of common stock with a value of $0.1 million and $0.2 million to a relative of the CEO for services performed, respectively.

 

 

Note 11 Leases

 

The Company leases a space at a location under a non-cancellable operating lease with a remaining lease term of one year, which originally expired in fiscal year 2022 and was renewed for an additional year. On December 22, 2020, the Company acquired CPS which included the assumption of an operating lease for a 55,120 square foot light manufacturing facility located in Addison Illinois, which expired  June 30, 2024. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, CPS entered into a three year lease for office space in Palatine, Illinois.

 

The Company leases several office locations with lease terms that are less than 12 months or are on month to month terms. Rent expense for these leases totaled less than $0.1 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Operating leases with lease terms of greater than 12 months are capitalized in operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Rent expense for these operating leases totaled $0.2 million during each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Rent expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

 

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Operating lease costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

  

Six Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Fixed rent cost

 $243  $392 

Short term lease cost

  110   70 

Total operating lease cost

 $353  $462 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 

Operating leases

 

2024

  

2024

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 $117  $88 
         

Operating lease liability, current

 $5  $91 

Operating lease liability, noncurrent

  114   - 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $119  $91 

 

The operating lease right-of-use assets are included in other assets and current operating lease liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Significant judgments

 

Discount rate – the Company’s lease is discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 8.5% as the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable.

 

Options – the lease term is the minimum noncancelable period of the lease. The Company does not include option periods unless the Company determined it is reasonably certain of exercising the option at inception or when a triggering event occurs.

 

Lease and non-lease components – non-lease components were considered and determined not to be material.

   

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Note 12 Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accrued royalties

 $7,118  $7,508 

Accrued sales tax

  1,842   1,706 

Other long-term liabilities

  357   140 

Total other long-term liabilities

 $9,317  $9,354 

 

The Company classified $7.1 million and $7.5 million of accrued royalties into long term based on contractual arrangements with the royalty holders as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

 

Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As of  September 30, 2024, the Company is obligated under agreements with various music right holders and labels, festivals, clubs, events, concerts, artists, promoters, venues, music labels and publishers and other contractual obligations to make guaranteed payments as follows: $6.0 million for the fiscal year ending  March 31, 2025, $0.4 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, $0.5 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and $0.5 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028.

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company records the greater of the cumulative actual content acquisition costs incurred or the cumulative minimum guarantee based on forecasted usage for the minimum guarantee period. The minimum guarantee period of time is the period that the minimum guarantee relates to, as specified in each agreement, which may be annual or a longer period. The cumulative minimum guarantee, based on forecasted usage, considers factors such as listening hours, revenue, members, and other terms of each agreement that impact the Company’s expected attainment or recoupment of the minimum guarantees based on the relative attribution method.

 

Several of the Company’s content acquisition agreements also include provisions related to the royalty payments and structures of those agreements relative to other content licensing arrangements, which, if triggered, could cause the Company’s payments under those agreements to escalate, which included payments to be made in common stock. In addition, record labels, publishers and performing rights organizations with whom the Company has entered into direct license agreements have the right to audit the Company’s content acquisition payments, and any such audit could result in disputes over whether the Company has paid the proper content acquisition costs. However, as of September 30, 2024, the Company does not believe it is probable that these provisions of its agreements discussed above will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

On August 4, 2022, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a certain music partner attributed to past royalties owed. The Company issued 800,000 shares of its common stock to the music partner and settled $0.4 million of accounts payable with the remaining value of the shares attributed to prepayment for future royalties. The fair value of the shares was determined to be $1.0 million based on the Company’s share price at the date the shares were issued. As of September 30, 2024, no amount was recorded as a prepaid asset related to this transaction in order to fund future amounts owed for royalties. As the agreement was not terminated by the music partner after one year, the Company issued to the music partner an additional 200,000 shares of its common stock as prepayment of future royalties during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 ("Fiscal 2024").

 

F- 21

 

Employment Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company has an employment arrangement with its two named executive officers (“Section 16 Officers”) that provide salary payments of $0.7 million and target bonus compensation of up to $0.3 million on an annual basis. Furthermore, such employment arrangements consist of an employment agreement which contains severance clauses that could require severance payments in the aggregate amount of $0.3 million (excluding the value of potential payouts of discretionary bonuses, pro-rata bonuses, and potential accelerated vesting of equity awards granted to such executive officers) to the Company’s CFO.

 

On August 28, 2023, the Company's subsidiary, PodcastOne, Inc., entered into a new two-year employment contract with its President for $0.4 million per year effective January 1, 2023.

 

The Company’s CEO agreed to forgive his salary of $0.5 million per annum for the period from August 2021 until December 31, 2022 in exchange for shares of the Company’s common stock and/or restricted stock units to be issued in the future. As of  September 30, 2024, the Company’s board of directors has not yet determined the number of shares of the Company’s common stock and/or restricted stock units to be issued to the CEO as such compensation.

 

Legal Proceedings 

  

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded legal settlement expenses relating to potential claims arising in connection with litigation brought against the Company by certain third parties that were not material and were included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See also Note 13 ⸺ Legal Proceedings in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2024.

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings and other matters arising in connection with the conduct of its business activities. Many of these proceedings may be at the preliminary stages and/or seek an indeterminate amount of damages. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, such routine claims and lawsuits are not significant and we do not currently expect them to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

 

Note 14 Employee Benefit Plan

 

The Company sponsors a 401(k) plan (the “401(k) Plan”) covering all employees. Prior to March 31, 2019, only Slacker employees were eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan the first day of the calendar month following their date of hire. The Company may make discretionary matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan on behalf of its employees up to a maximum of 100% of the participant’s elective deferral up to a maximum of 5% of the employees’ annual compensation. The Company’s matching contributions were not material to the financial statements for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

 

Note 15 Stockholders Deficit 

 

Authorized Common Stock and Authority to Create Preferred Stock

 

The Company has the authority to issue up to 510,000,000 shares, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “preferred stock”).

 

The Company may issue shares of preferred stock from time to time in one or more series, each of which will have such distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by the Company’s board of directors and will have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such class or series of preferred stock as may be adopted from time to time by the Company’s board of directors. The Company’s board of directors will have the power to increase or decrease the number of shares of preferred stock of any series after the issuance of shares of that series, but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding. In case the number of shares of any series shall be decreased, the shares constituting such decrease will resume the status of authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock.

 

It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred stock on the rights of holders of the common stock until and unless the Company’s board of directors determines the specific rights of the holders of the preferred stock; however, these effects may include: restricting dividends on the common stock, diluting the voting power of the common stock, impairing the liquidation rights of the common stock, or delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company without further action by the stockholders.

  

F- 22

 

Stock Repurchase Program

 

In December 2020, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of its outstanding common stock from time to time. In November 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized it to expand its stock repurchase program by up to an additional $2,000,000 worth of shares of its common stock to be repurchased from time to time. The timing, price, and quantity of purchases under the program will be at the discretion of our management and will depend upon a variety of factors including share price, general and business market conditions, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate and regulatory requirements, and alternative uses of capital. The program may be expanded, suspended, or discontinued by our board of directors at any time. Although our board of directors has authorized this stock repurchase program, there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares, if any, that will be repurchased by us, and we may discontinue purchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted. We cannot guarantee that the program will be consummated, fully or all, or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value. The program could affect the trading price of our common stock and increase volatility, and any announcement of a termination of this program may result in a decrease in the trading price of our common stock. In addition, this program could diminish our cash reserves. The Company purchased 558,247 and 1,009,744 shares of its common stock under the stock repurchase program for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for a total of $1.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at a Holder’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $2.10 per share of common stock, bears a dividend of 12% per annum, is perpetual and has no maturity date. At the option of the Company, the dividend was to be paid in-kind for the first 12 months after April 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), and thereafter, the Holders had the option to select whether subsequent dividend payments shall be paid in kind or in cash; provided, that as long as any Series A Preferred Stock is held by the “Harvest Funds”, Trinad Capital shall receive the dividend solely in kind. The Series A Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights, except as set forth in the Certificate of Designation or as otherwise required by law.

 

The Company had the option (the “Optional Redemption Right”), on or before the Mandatory Redemption Date (as defined herein), to purchase up to $5,000,000 in aggregate of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the Harvest Funds at a cash redemption price per share of Series A Preferred Stock equal to the Stated Value (the “Redemption Price”). The Company was required on or before August 3, 2024 (the “Mandatory Redemption Date”), and in any event if prior to the Mandatory Redemption Date the Company consummated any financing transaction in which the Company, directly or indirectly, raised, in aggregate, gross proceeds of more than $20,000,000 of new capital, to purchase $5,000,000 in aggregate of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the Harvest Funds (the “Mandatory Redemption Amount”) at the Redemption Price (the “Mandatory Redemption”). If the Optional Redemption Right was exercised up to the full $5,000,000 amount, the Mandatory Redemption requirement would be terminated; provided, that if the Optional Redemption Right was exercised in any amount less than $5,000,000, the Mandatory Redemption Amount would be reduced by the amount that the Optional Redemption Right has been elected and exercised. Without the prior express consent of the majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at the time of such vote (the “Majority Holders”), the Company shall not authorize or issue any additional or other shares of its capital stock that are (i) of senior rank to the Series A Preferred Stock or (ii) of pari passu rank to the Series A Preferred Stock, in each case in respect of the preferences as to dividends, distributions and payments upon the liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Corporation.

 

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements, the Company agreed that at any time that any of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Harvest Funds are outstanding, (i) to directly or through its 100% owned subsidiaries (as applicable), to own on a fully diluted basis at least 66% of the total equity and voting rights of any and all classes of securities of each of PodcastOne, Slacker, PPV One, Inc., and LiveXLive Events, LLC subsidiaries of the Company, (ii) not to issue shares of its common stock or convertible equity securities at a price less than $2.10 per share (subject to certain exceptions), provided, that such consent shall not be required in connection with any merger, acquisition or other business combinations of the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries with any unaffiliated third party, (iii) not to raise more than an aggregate of $20,000,000 of capital in one or more offerings, including without limitation, one or more equity or debt offerings or a combination thereof, on an accumulated basis commencing after February 3, 2023 (the “Qualified Offering”); provided, that such consent shall not be required for any equity financing of the Company at a price of $2.25 per share or above, and (iv) if after February 3, 2023 the Company distributes any of its assets or any shares of its common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Exchange agreements) of any of its subsidiaries pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of its common stock, the Company shall distribute to the Holders its pro rata portion of any such distribution (calculated on an as-converted basis with respect to the then outstanding Series A Preferred Stock) concurrently with the distribution to the then record holders of any class of its common stock (including an applicable distribution of shares of PodcastOne’s common stock to the Harvest Funds in connection with PodcastOne’s Spin-Out and special dividend of PodcastOne’s common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record), in each case without the Majority Holders’ prior written consent. Any breach of the aforementioned covenants shall constitute a material breach, which if uncured, shall result in the issuance of an aggregate of 56,473 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (the “Default Shares”) to the Holders for each five trading days (or pro rata thereof) after the date of the breach; provided, that if such breach is cured within the applicable cure period, no Default Shares shall be issued.

 

F- 23

 

In accordance with ASC 480, the Company classified $5.0 million of its Series A Preferred Stock as temporary equity due to the Company’s obligation to redeem $5.0 million of the Series A Preferred Stock on or before 18 months after issuance for cash, which also contains a substantive conversion feature. The redemption feature was not deemed to be closely and clearly related to the equity-type host instrument. Accordingly, it was accounted for as a liability at inception based on its fair value of $0.2 million with subsequent changes in fair value included in earnings.

 

On the Effective Date, the Company entered into Letter Agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”) with (i) Harvest Small Cap Partners Master, Ltd. (“HSCPM”), (ii) Harvest Small Cap Partners, L.P. (“HSCP” and together with HSCPM, the “Harvest Funds”), and (iii) Trinad Capital Master Fund Ltd., a fund controlled by Mr. Ellin, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, director and principal stockholder (“Trinad Capital” and collectively with the Harvest Funds, the “Holders”), the holders of the Company’s Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), with a stated value of $1,000 per share. Pursuant to the Agreements (i) the Holders converted approximately $11.4 million worth of shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $2.10 per share, as follows: HSCPM converted 5,602.09 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 2,667,664 shares of the Company’s common stock, HSCP converted 2,397.91 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 1,141,860 shares of the Company’s common stock, and Trinad Capital converted 3,395.09 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 1,616,709 shares of the Company’s common stock (collectively, the “Shares”), and (ii) HSCPM, HSCP and Trinad Capital received 910,340, 389,660 and 535,399 three-year warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock exercisable at a price of $2.10 per share (collectively, the “Warrants”). The Company accounted for the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock as a Redemption and extinguished $5.0 million of mezzanine equity and $6.4 million of permanent equity. In addition, the Company recorded the fair value of the common stock issued in the amount of $10.0 million and the fair value of the common stock warrants of $1.6 million to equity in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. The derivative associated with the mezzanine equity was extinguished and a gain was recognized for the six months ended September 30, 2024 in the amount of $0.6 million. The difference between the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock extinguished, and the fair value of the common stock and common stock warrants issued was recorded as a deemed dividend in the amount of $0.3 million. In addition, pursuant to the Agreements, the Harvest Funds agreed (x) that any future dividends payable on the Series A Preferred Stock shall be paid in-kind or in cash at the option of the Company; provided, that as long as any Series A Preferred Stock is held by the Harvest Funds, Trinad Capital shall receive the dividend solely in kind, (y) to remove the Mandatory Redemption.

 

The change in fair value of the embedded derivative included in the statement of earnings was a loss of $0.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

 

In accordance with ASC 480, the Company classified $16.2 million of the Series A Preferred Stock as permanent equity in the financial statements as it was not subject to mandatory redemption at the option of the holder. The Company concluded that the Series A Preferred Stock is more akin to an equity-type instrument than a debt-type instrument, therefore the conversion features associated with the Series A preferred stock classified as permanent equity were deemed to be clearly and closely related to the host instrument and not a derivative under ASC 815. Accordingly, the Series A Preferred Stock was not accreted to the redemption amount in effect on the balance sheet date.

 

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive cumulative dividends payable at a rate per annum of 12% of the Series A Stated Value. During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issued 378 and no shares of its Series A Preferred Stock as a dividend in accordance with terms of the Certificate of Designation.

 

2016 Equity Incentive Plan

 

The Company’s board of directors and stockholders approved the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2016 Plan”) which reserved a total of 12,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance. On September 17, 2020, our stockholders approved the amendment to the 2016 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 5,000,000 shares increasing the total up to 17,600,000 shares which the Company formally increased on June 30, 2021. Incentive awards authorized under the 2016 Plan include, but are not limited to, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and stock appreciation rights. If an incentive award granted under the 2016 Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to the Company in connection with the exercise of an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2016 Plan.

 

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $2.3 million and $0.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $4.0 million and $1.7 million during the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.  The total tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation expense was none for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

PodcastOne 2022 Equity Plan

 

On December 15, 2022, the PodcastOne’s board of directors and the Company as the sole stockholder, through its wholly owned subsidiary, LiveXLive PodcastOne, Inc., approved PodcastOne’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) which reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of PodcastOne’s common stock for issuance. Incentive awards authorized under the 2022 Plan include, but are not limited to, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code and stock appreciation rights. If an incentive award granted under the 2022 Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to PodcastOne in connection with the exercise of an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2022 Plan.

 

As of September 30, 2024, PodcastOne has granted incentive awards underlying 879,060 shares of PodcastOne's common stock under the 2022 Plan with a fair value of $3.64 per share. 150,960 of the awards had vested or have been forfeited as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, PodcastOne recognized $1.8 million of stock compensation for vested restricted stock units. Unrecognized compensation costs for unvested PodcastOne restricted stock units issued to employees was $1.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 0.65 years.

 

Non- Controlling  Interest

 

On September 8, 2023, the Company completed its spin out of PodcastOne from the Company with PodcastOne becoming a standalone publicly trading company (the "Spin-Out"), as a result of which 4.3 million shares of PodcastOne common stock were issued to holders outside of the Company resulting in a non-controlling interest in PodcastOne of 21.64%. The stock dividend of 4.3 million shares was a non-reciprocal transfer between PodcastOne and non-LiveOne shareholders. As a result, the transaction was recorded as a change in non-controlling interest under ASC 810, which resulted in an increase to non-controlling interest of $ $1.5 million. In the Spin-Out, PodcastOne issued an additional 3.2 million shares to non-LVO holders primarily from the conversion of the PC1 Bridge Loan which resulted in a non-controlling interest of 26.50%, resulting in an increase of $2.5 million to non-controlling interest within the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' deficit and mezzanine equity during the year ended March 31, 2024. In addition, as a result of the completion of the Spin-Out and the PodcastOne shares of common stock being publicly traded, the variability in the terms of the warrants issued as part of the PC1 Bridge Loan was resolved so that the warrants issued to purchase PodcastOne's common stock were reclassified to equity and classified within non-controlling interest in the amount of $5.9 million during the year ended March 31, 2024. The Company had a non-controlling interest of 28.16% as of  September 30, 2024.

 

 

Note 16 — Business Segments and Geographic Reporting

 

The Company determined its operating segments in accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”).

 

F- 24

 

Beginning in the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, management has determined that the Company has three operating segments (PodcastOne, Slacker and Media Group). The Audio Group consists of the Company's PodcastOne and Slacker subsidiaries and the Media Group consists of the Company's remaining subsidiaries. As a result of the Spin-Out of PodcastOne, the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) began to make decisions and allocate resources based on three operating segments of the business (PodcastOne, Slacker and Media group). The Company’s operating segments reflects the manner in which its CODM reviews results and allocates resources. The CODM reviews operating segment performance exclusive of share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation, and other expenses (including legal fees, expenses, and accruals) related to acquisitions, associated integration activities, and certain other non-cash charges. As a result, the segment information for the prior periods has been recast to conform with the current period presentation.

 

The Company’s three operating segments are also consistent with its internal organizational structure, which is the way the Company assesses operating performance and allocates resources.

 

Customers

 

The Company has one external customer that accounts for more than 10% of its revenue and accounts receivable. Such original equipment manufacturer (the “OEM”) provides premium Slacker service in its new vehicles. Total revenues from the OEM were $18.5 million and $14.8 million for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total revenues from the OEM were $36.0 million and $28.1 million for the six months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total receivables from the OEM were 45% and 29% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

Segment and Geographic Information

 

The Company’s operations are based in the United States. All material revenues of the Company are derived from the United States. All long-lived assets of the Company are located in the United States, of which $0.3 million resides in PodcastOne, $3.1 million in Slacker and $0.4 million is attributed to our Media Operations. 

 

We manage our working capital on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, our management to allocate resources to or assess performance of our segments, and therefore, total segment assets and related depreciation and amortization have not been presented.

 

The following tables present the results of operations for our reportable segments for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $12,154  $19,558  $882  $-  $32,594 

Net income (loss)

 $(1,669) $3,866  $(1,687) $(2,827) $(2,317)

 

  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $10,516  $16,417  $1,595  $-  $28,528 

Net income (loss)

 $(10,873) $2,250  $3,168  $(2,472) $(7,927)

 

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Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $25,312  $38,262  $2,098  $-  $65,672 

Net income (loss)

 $(3,035) $7,218  $(3,078) $(4,980) $(3,875)

  

  

Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $21,153  $31,493  $3,649  $-  $56,295 

Net income (loss)

 $(11,083) $5,831  $2,392  $(5,562) $(8,422)

 

Geographic Information

 

All material revenues of the Company are derived from the United States. All long-lived assets of the Company are located in the United States.

  

 

Note 17 Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

 

  

March 31, 2024

 
  

Fair

  

Hierarchy Level

 
  

Value

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Prepaid expenses - common stock issued subject to market adjustment at settlement

 $-  $-  $-  $- 

Total

 $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Bifurcated embedded derivative on Series A Preferred Stock

 $607  $-  $-  $607 
  $607  $-  $-  $607 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s financial liabilities that are measured at Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

  

Amount

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $607 

Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives, reported in earnings

  (607)

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $- 

 

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Note 18  Subsequent Events

 

On October 1, 2024, we announced an amended relationship with our largest OEM customer. Effective December 1, 2024, the OEM customer will no longer subsidize our products to some of its customers, however, we will offer all OEM customer vehicles in North America the opportunity to convert to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne music app. The direct subscription to our LiveOne app will allow such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. Our LiveOne music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in the OEM customer’s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. As a result, we believe that we now have a unique opportunity to convert as many of such OEM’s drivers as possible to a higher priced LiveOne subscription service creating a meaningful upside opportunity for us, and we are working in good faith with such OEM customer to convert as many of these drivers as possible. The OEM customer will continue to pay us monthly for grandfathered vehicles for the term of the OEM license agreement.

 

On  November 1, 2024, the Company repaid $1 million of the principal amount of the Credit Facility and decreased the size of the Credit Facility to $6 million.

 

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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

As used herein, LiveOne, the Company, we, our or us and similar terms include LiveOne, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. The following discussion and analysis of our business and results of operations for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024, and our financial conditions at that date, should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this Quarterly Report).

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report that are not statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations or forecasts for future events, including without limitation our earnings, revenues, expenses or other future financial or business performance or strategies, or the impact of legal or regulatory matters on our business, results of operations or financial condition. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “should,” “will likely result,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “target” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report and on our current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein due to a variety of factors, including: our reliance on our largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of our revenue; our ability to consummate any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, special dividend, distribution or transaction, including the proposed special dividend and spin-out of our pay-per-view business, the timing of the consummation of such proposed event, including the risks that a condition to consummation of such proposed event would not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all or that the consummation of any proposed financing, acquisition, spin-out, special dividend, distribution or transaction, the timing of the consummation of such proposed event will not occur; our ability to continue as a going concern; our reliance on one key customer for a substantial percentage of our revenue; if and when required, our ability to obtain additional capital, including to fund our current debt obligations and to fund potential acquisitions and capital expenditures; our ability to attract, maintain and increase the number of our users and paid members; our ability to identify, acquire, secure and develop content; our ability to successfully implement our growth strategy, our ability to acquire and integrate our acquired businesses, the ability of the combined business to grow, including through acquisitions which we are able to successfully integrate, and the ability of our executive officers to manage growth profitably; uncertain and unfavorable outcome(s) of any legal proceedings pending or that may be instituted against us, our subsidiaries, or third parties to whom we owe indemnification obligations; changes in laws or regulations that apply to us or our industry; our ability to recognize and timely implement future technologies in the music and live streaming space; our ability to capitalize on investments in developing our service offerings, including the LiveOne App to deliver and develop upon current and future technologies; significant product development expenses associated with our technology initiatives; our ability to deliver end-to-end network performance sufficient to meet increasing customer demands; our ability to timely and economically obtain necessary approval(s), releases and or licenses on a timely basis for the use of our music content on our service platform; our ability to obtain and maintain international authorizations to operate our service over the proper foreign jurisdictions our customers utilize; our ability to expand our service offerings and deliver on our service roadmap; our ability to timely and cost-effectively produce, identify and or deliver compelling content that brands will advertise on and or customers will purchase and or subscribe to across our platform; general economic and technological circumstances in the music and live streaming digital markets; our ability to obtain and maintain licenses for content used on our music platforms; the loss of, or failure to realize benefits from, agreements with our music labels, publishers and partners; unfavorable economic conditions in our industry and economy as a whole; our ability to expand our domestic or international operations, including our ability to grow our business with current and potential future music labels, festivals, publishers, or partners; the effects of service interruptions or delays, technology failures, material defects or errors in our software, damage to our equipment or geopolitical restrictions; costs associated with defending pending or future intellectual property infringement actions and other litigation or claims and/or our ability to pay any amounts due in connection with any such litigation or claims; increases in our projected capital expenditures due to, among other things, unexpected costs incurred in connection with the roll out of our technology roadmap or our plans of expansion in North America and internationally; fluctuation in our operating results; the demand for live and music streaming services and market acceptance for our products and services; our ability to generate sufficient cash flow to make payments on our indebtedness; our incurrence of additional indebtedness in the future; our ability to extend and/or refinance our indebtedness and/or repay our indebtedness when due; the effect of the conditional conversion feature of our Series A Preferred Stock; our compliance with the covenants in our debt agreements; our intent to repurchase shares of our and/or PodcastOne's common stock from time to time under our announced stock repurchase program and the timing, price, and quantity of repurchases, if any, under the program; risks and uncertainties applicable to the businesses of our subsidiaries; and other risks and uncertainties set forth herein. Other factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those set forth below in Part II – Item 1A. Risk Factors of this Quarterly Report and in Part I – Item 1A. Risk Factors of our 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 1, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”), as well as other factors and matters described herein or in the annual, quarterly and other reports we file with the SEC. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements as a result of as a result of new information, future events or developments or otherwise. 

 

 

Overview of the Company

 

We are a pioneer in the acquisition, distribution and monetization of live music, Internet radio, podcasting and music-related streaming and video content. Our principal operations and decision-making functions are located in North America. We manage and report our businesses as a single operating segment. Our senior management regularly reviews our operating results, principally to make decisions about how we allocate our resources and to measure our segment and consolidated operating performance. In prior fiscal years we generated a majority of our revenue primarily through membership services from our streaming radio and music services and to a lesser extent, through advertising and licensing across our music platform. In the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended March 31, 2020, we began generating ticketing, sponsorship and promotion-related revenue from live music events through our February 2020 acquisition of React Presents. In May 2020, we launched a new pay-per-view (“PPV”) offering enabling new forms of artist revenue including digital tickets, tipping, digital meet and greets, merchandise sales and sponsorship. In July 2020, we entered the podcasting business with the acquisition of PodcastOne and in December 2020, we entered the merchandising business with the acquisition of CPS. Through the operations of our DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind subsidiaries, we operate our music publishing and artist and brand development businesses.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we reported revenue of $32.6 million and $28.5 million, respectively. We have one customer that accounted for more than 10% of its revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The customer is an original equipment manufacturer (the “OEM”) who provides premium Slacker service in all of their new vehicles. In the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, total revenue from the OEM was $18.5 million and $14.8 million, respectively. 

 

Key Corporate Developments for the Quarter Ended September 30, 2024

 

We ended the September 30, 2024 quarter with approximately 3,100,000 paid members on our music platform, up from approximately 2,400,000 at September 30, 2023, representing 27% annual growth. Included in the total number of paid members for the reported periods are certain members which are the subject of a contractual dispute. We are currently not recognizing revenue related to these members.

 

On October 1, 2024, we announced an amended relationship with our largest OEM customer. Effective December 1, 2024, the OEM customer will no longer subsidize our products to some of its customers, however, we will offer all OEM customer vehicles in North America the opportunity to convert to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne music app. The direct subscription to our LiveOne app will allow such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. Our LiveOne music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in the OEM customer’s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. The OEM customer will continue to pay us monthly for grandfathered vehicles for the term of the OEM license agreement.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The following discussion and analysis of our business and results of operations and our financial conditions is presented on a consolidated basis. In addition, a brief description is provided of significant transactions and events that have an impact on the comparability of the results being analyzed.

 

Opportunities, Challenges and Risks

 

During our fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, we derived 57% of our revenue from paid memberships and the remainder from advertising, ticketing, sponsorship, merchandising and licensing. Our revenue for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 was comprised of 57% from paid members, 40% from advertising and 3% from merchandise.

 

We believe our operating results and performance are, and will continue to be, driven by various factors that affect the music industry. Our ability to attract, grow and retain users to our platform is highly sensitive to rapidly changing public music preferences and technology and is dependent on our ability to maintain the attractiveness of our platform, content and reputation to our customers. Beyond fiscal year 2024, the future revenue and operating growth across our music platform will rely heavily on our ability to grow our member base in a cost effective manner, continue to develop and deploy quality and innovative new music services, provide unique and attractive content to our customers, continue to grow the number of listeners on our platform and live music festivals we stream, grow and retain customers and secure sponsorships to facilitate future revenue growth from advertising and e-commerce across our platform.

 

As our music platform continues to evolve, we believe there are opportunities to expand our services by adding more content in a greater variety of formats such as podcasts and video podcasts, extending our distribution to include pay television, OTT and social channels, deploying new services for our members, artist merchandise and live music event ticket sales, and licensing user data across our platform. Our acquisitions of PodcastOne and CPS are reflective of our flywheel operating model. Conversely, the evolution of technology presents an inherent risk to our business. Today, we see large opportunities to expand our music services within North America and other parts of the world where we will need to make substantial investments to improve our current service offerings. As a result, and during the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, we will continue to invest in product and engineering to further develop our future music apps and services, and we expect to continue making significant product development investments to our existing technology solutions over the next 12 to 24 months to address these opportunities.

 

On October 1, 2024, we announced an amended relationship with our largest OEM customer. Effective December 1, 2024, the OEM customer will no longer subsidize our products to some of its customers, however, we will offer all OEM customer vehicles in North America the opportunity to convert to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne music app. The direct subscription to our LiveOne app will allow such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. Our LiveOne music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in the OEM customer’s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. As a result, we believe that we now have a unique opportunity to convert as many of such OEM’s drivers as possible to a higher priced LiveOne subscription service creating a meaningful upside opportunity for us, and we are working in good faith with such OEM customer to convert as many of these drivers as possible. The OEM customer will continue to pay us monthly for grandfathered vehicles for the term of the OEM license agreement.

 

As our platform matures, we also expect our Contribution Margins*, adjusted earnings before income tax, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”)* and Adjusted EBITDA Margins* to improve in the near and long term, which are non-GAAP measures as defined in section following below titled, “Non-GAAP Measures”. Historically, our live events business has not generated enough direct revenue to cover the costs to produce such events, and as a result generated negative Contribution Margins*, Adjusted EBITDA*, Adjusted EBITDA Margins* and operating losses. Historically, we produced and digitally distributed the live music performances of many of these large global music events to fans all around the world. 

 

Growth in our music services is also dependent upon our ability to convert as many of the OEM drivers as possible to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne app, the number of customers that use and pay for our services, the attractiveness of our music platform to sponsors and advertisers and our ability to negotiate favorable economic terms with music labels, publishers, artists and/or festival owners, and the number of consumers who use our services. Growth in our margins is heavily dependent on our ability to convert as many of the OEM drivers as possible to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne app and to otherwise grow our membership base in a cost-efficient manner, coupled with the managing the costs associated with implementing and operating our services, including the costs of licensing music with the music labels, producing, streaming and distributing video and audio content and sourcing and distributing personalized products and gifts. Our ability to attract and retain new and existing customers will be highly dependent on our ability to convert as many of the OEM drivers as possible to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne app and to implement and continually improve upon our technology and services on a timely basis and continually improve our network and operations as technology changes and as we experience increased network capacity constraints as we continue to grow.

 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, all material amounts of our revenue were derived from customers located in the United States and moreover, our largest OEM customer accounted for 57% and 51% of our consolidated revenue, respectively. This significant concentration of revenue from one customer poses risks to our operating results, and any change in the means this customer utilizes our services beyond September 30, 2024 could cause our revenue to fluctuate significantly.

 

Moreover, and with the addition of PodcastOne and CPS in July and December 2020, respectively, the percentage of this customer revenue concentration increased and is expected to continue in the future. In the long term, we plan to expand our business internationally in places such as Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America, and as a result will continue to incur significant incremental upfront expenses associated with these growth opportunities.

 

 

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, as compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

The following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of future results (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Revenue:

  $ 32,594     $ 28,528  
                 

Operating expenses:

               

Cost of sales

    24,518       20,547  

Sales and marketing

    1,491       2,253  

Product development

    1,160       1,439  

General and administrative

    6,283       6,352  

Amortization of intangible assets

    542       452  

Total operating expenses

    33,994       31,043  

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,400 )     (2,515 )
                 

Other income (expense):

               

Interest expense, net

    (808 )     (780 )

Other expense

    (118 )     (4,653 )

Total other income (expense), net

    (926 )     (5,433 )
                 

(Loss) income before income taxes

    (2,326 )     (7,948 )
                 

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    (9 )     (21 )

Net loss

    (2,317 )     (7,927 )

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

    (458 )     (347 )

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

  $ (1,859 )   $ (7,580 )
                 

Net loss per share - basic and diluted

  $ (0.02 )   $ (0.09 )

Weighted average common shares – basic and diluted

    94,658,182       87,222,168  

 

The following table sets forth the depreciation expense included in the above line items (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Depreciation expense

                       

Cost of sales

  $ 39     $ 34       15 %

Sales and marketing

    64       43       49 %

Product development

    464       427       9 %

General and administrative

    243       288       -16 %

Total depreciation expense

  $ 810     $ 792       2 %

 

 

The following table sets forth the stock-based compensation expense included in the above line items (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Stock-based compensation expense

                       

Cost of sales

  $ 335     $ 672       -50 %

Sales and marketing

    101       228       -56 %

Product development

    144       592       -76 %

General and administrative

    1,711       1,225       40 %

Total stock-based compensation expense

  $ 2,291     $ 2,717       -16 %

 

The following table sets forth our results of operations, as a percentage of revenue, for the periods presented:

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Revenue

    100 %     100 %

Operating expenses

               

Cost of sales

    75 %     72 %

Sales and marketing

    5 %     8 %

Product development

    4 %     5 %

General and administrative

    19 %     22 %

Impairment of intangible assets

    0 %     0 %

Amortization of intangible assets

    2 %     2 %

Total operating expenses

    104 %     109 %

(Loss) income from operations

    -4 %     -9 %

Other income (expense), net

    -3 %     -19 %

Income (loss) before income taxes

    -7 %     -28 %

Income tax provision (benefit)

    0 %     0 %

Net loss

    -7 %     -28 %

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

    -1 %     -1 %

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

    -6 %     -27 %

 

Revenue

 

Revenue was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Membership services

  $ 19,477     $ 16,428       19 %

Advertising

    12,309       10,732       15 %

Merchandising

    808       1,259       -36 %

Sponsorship and licensing

    -       97       -100 %

Ticket/Event

    -       12       -100 %

Total Revenue

  $ 32,594     $ 28,528       14 %

 

Membership Revenue

 

Membership revenue increased $3.0 million, or 19%, to $19.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $16.4 million for the months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily as a result of member growth with our largest OEM customer.

 

 

Advertising Revenue

 

Advertising revenue increased $1.6 million, or 15%, to $12.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $10.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which is primarily attributable to growth in our barter revenue of $2.4 million offset by a decrease in non-barter advertising revenue of $0.8 million at PodcastOne year-over-year.

 

Merchandising

 

Merchandising revenue decreased $0.5 million, or 36%, to 0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1.3 million the three months ended September 30, 2023, which is due to a reduction in demand from both retail partners and our direct to consumer merchandising business.

 

Sponsorship and Licensing

 

Sponsorship and licensing revenue decreased by $97,000, or 100%, to none for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $97,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to no significant events occurring for the three months ended September 30, 2024.

 

Ticket/Event

 

Ticket/Event revenue decreased by $12,000, or 100%, to none for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $12,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, driven by the lack of any in-person events during the current year period.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Membership

  $ 12,395       10,609       17 %

Advertising

    11,368       9,276       23 %

Production and Ticketing

    47       926       -95 %

Merchandising

    708       (264 )     -368 %

Total Cost of Sales

  $ 24,518     $ 20,547       19 %

 

Membership

 

Membership cost of sales increased by $1.8 million, or 17%, to $12.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was in line with the higher membership revenues noted above.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising cost of sales increased by $2.1 million, or 23%, to $11.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to growth in our barter expense of $2.5 million offset by a decrease in revenue share expense of $0.4 million for the period.

 

 

Production and Ticketing

 

Production cost of sales increased by $0.9 million, or 95%, to $47,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease can be attributed to the decrease in events year over year.

 

Merchandising

 

Merchandising cost of sales increased by $1.0 million, or 368%, to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to a credit of $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to the company purchasing merchandise in the current year for advertising.

 

Other Operating Expenses

 

Other operating expenses were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Sales and marketing expenses

  $ 1,491     $ 2,253       -34 %

Product development

    1,160       1,439       -19 %

General and administrative

    6,283       6,352       -1 %

Amortization of intangible assets

    542       452       20 %

Total Other Operating Expenses

  $ 9,476     $ 10,496       -10 %

 

Sales and Marketing Expenses

 

Sales and Marketing expenses decreased by $0.8 million, or 34%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by reduced payroll costs.

 

Product Development

 

Product development expenses decreased by $0.3 million, or 19%, to $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which was driven by a decrease in employees as compared to the prior year.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses decreased by $0.1 million, or 1%, to $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, largely due to an increase in share-based compensation of $0.5 million offset by a $0.6 million decrease in cost attributed to accounting, license and payroll.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

 

Amortization of intangible assets increased by $0.1 million, or 20%, to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase can be attributed to the addition of intangibles attributed to acquired podcast at PodcastOne.

 

Total Other Income (Expense)

 

Total other income (expense) was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Total other income (expense), net

  $ (926 )   $ (5,433 )     -83 %

 

Total other expense decreased by $4.5 million, or 83%, to $1.0 million of expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $5.4 million of expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily driven by a reduction of the gain from changes in derivative liabilities of $4.2 million in the prior year period.

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

 

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.5 million compared to $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, which resulted from the Spin-Out of PodcastOne. 

 

 

Business Segment Results

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024, as compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

Audio Group - PodcastOne Operations

 

Our Audio Group Operations, which include our PodcastOne operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 12,154     $ 10,516       16 %

Cost of Sales

    11,142       9,057       23 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    2,171       2,681       -19 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    328       190       73 %

Operating Income (Loss)

  $ (1,487 )   $ (1,412 )     5 %

Operating Margin

    -12 %     -13 %     -9 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (403 )   $ 94       -529 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    -3 %     1 %     -471 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

 

Revenue

 

Revenue increased $1.6 million, or 16%, during the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased advertising.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

Operating loss increased by $0.1 million or 5%, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as the increase in revenue was lower than the increase in operating expenses due to growing the business.  

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* decreased by $0.5 million, or 529%, to $(0.4) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This was largely due to an increase in general and administrative cost associated with operating as a public company.

 

Audio Group - Slacker Operations

 

Our Audio Group Operations, which include our Slacker operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 19,558     $ 16,417       19 %

Cost of Sales

    12,622       10,827       17 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    2,186       2,895       -24 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    89       89       0 %

Operating Income (Loss)

  $ 4,661     $ 2,606       79 %

Operating Margin

    24 %     16 %     50 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ 5,807     $ 5,038       15 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    30 %     31 %     -3 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

Revenue

 

Revenue increased $3.2 million, or 19%, during the three months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased membership revenue as a result of increased membership growth with our largest OEM customer.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income increased by $2.1 million or 79%, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as the increase in revenue was higher than the increase in operating expenses as no significant increases in cost were noted.  

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* increased by $0.8 million, or 15%, to $5.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $5.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This was largely due to additional Contribution Margin in the current period.

 

Media Group Operations

 

Our Media Group Operations which consist of all of our other operating subsidiaries outside of PodcastOne and Slacker operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 882     $ 1,595       -45 %

Cost of Sales

    754       663       14 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    1,660       1,901       -13 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    125       173       -28 %

Operating Income (Loss)

  $ (1,657 )   $ (1,142 )     45 %

Operating Margin

    -188 %     -72 %     162 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (841 )   $ (561 )     50 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    -95 %     -35 %     171 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

 

Revenue

 

Revenue decreased $0.7 million, or 45%, to $0.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $1.6 million for the three months September 30, 2023, primarily due to decrease in merchandising revenue due to a reduction in demand from both retail partners and our direct to consumer business.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

Operating loss increased by $0.5 million, or 45%, to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of a decrease in Contribution Margin coupled with the increase in expenses due to an increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* loss increased by $0.3 million, or 50%, to a $(0.8) million loss for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to a $(0.6) million loss for the three months September 30, 2023. This was largely due to the decrease in revenues compared to the prior year.

 

Corporate expense

 

Our Corporate operating results and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

                   

%

 
   

Three months ended

   

Change

 
   

September 30,

   

2024 vs.

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Sales & Marketing, Product Development, and G&A

  $ 2,917     $ 2,567       14 %

Operating Loss

  $ (2,917 )   $ (2,567 )     14 %

Operating Margin

    N/A       N/A       - %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (1,678 )   $ (1,786 )     -6 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Operating Loss

 

Operating loss increased by $0.3 million, or 14%, to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, largely due to an increase in legal and accounting costs.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Corporate Adjusted EBITDA* loss decreased $0.1 million, or 6%, to $(1.7) million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $(1.8) million for the year ended September 30, 2023. The increase was largely due to the increase in costs noted above. 

 

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 2024, as compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

The following tables set forth our results of operations for the periods presented. The period-to-period comparison of financial results is not necessarily indicative of future results (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 
                 

Revenue:

  $ 65,672     $ 56,295  
                 

Operating expenses:

               

Cost of sales

    49,605       39,748  

Sales and marketing

    2,922       4,157  

Product development

    2,231       2,685  

General and administrative

    11,790       11,760  

Impairment of intangible assets

    176       -  

Amortization of intangible assets

    1,134       699  

Total operating expenses

    67,858       59,049  

Loss from operations

    (2,186 )     (2,754 )
                 

Other income (expense):

               

Interest expense, net

    (1,667 )     (2,198 )

Other income (expense)

    18       (3,412 )

Total other expense, net

    (1,649 )     (5,610 )
                 

Loss before provision for income taxes

    (3,835 )     (8,364 )
                 

Provision for income taxes

    40       58  

Net loss

    (3,875 )     (8,422 )

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

    (846 )     (347 )

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

  $ (3,029 )   $ (8,075 )
                 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.11 )
                 

Weighted average common shares – basic and diluted

    94,605,055       87,097,201  

 

The following table sets forth the depreciation expense included in the above line items (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Depreciation expense

                       

Cost of sales

  $ 76     $ 70       9 %

Sales and marketing

    131       87       51 %

Product development

    926       867       7 %

General and administrative

    498       575       -13 %

Total depreciation expense

  $ 1,631     $ 1,599       2 %

 

 

The following table sets forth the stock-based compensation expense included in the above line items (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Stock-based compensation expense

                       

Cost of sales

  $ 650     $ 940       -31 %

Sales and marketing

    62       220       -72 %

Product development

    262       647       -60 %

General and administrative

    3,017       1,787       69 %

Total stock-based compensation expense

  $ 3,991     $ 3,594       11 %

 

The following table sets forth our results of operations, as a percentage of revenue, for the periods presented:

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Revenue

    100 %     100 %

Operating expenses

               

Cost of sales

    76 %     71 %

Sales and marketing

    4 %     7 %

Product development

    3 %     5 %

General and administrative

    18 %     21 %

Impairment of intangible assets

    0 %     0 %

Amortization of intangible assets

    2 %     1 %

Total operating expenses

    103 %     105 %

Loss from operations

    -3 %     -5 %

Other income (expense)

    0 %     -6 %

Loss before income taxes

    -6 %     -15 %

Income tax provision

    0 %     0 %

Net loss

    -6 %     -15 %

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest

    -1 %     -1 %

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

    -5 %     -14 %

 

Revenue

 

Revenue was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Membership services

  $ 38,326     $ 31,640       21 %

Advertising

    25,383       21,516       18 %

Merchandising

    1,963       2,999       -35 %

Sponsorship and licensing

    -       126       -100 %

Ticket/Event

    -       14       -100 %

Total Revenue

  $ 65,672     $ 56,295       17 %

 

Membership Revenue

 

Membership revenue increased $6.7 million, or 21%, to $38.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $31.6 million for the months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily as a result of member growth with our largest OEM customer.

 

 

Advertising Revenue

 

Advertising revenue increased $3.9 million, or 18%, to $25.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $21.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which is primarily attributable to growth in barter revenue of $4.3 million offset by non-barter advertising revenue of $0.5 million at PodcastOne year-over-year.

 

Merchandising

 

Merchandising revenue decreased $1.0 million, or 35%, to $2.0 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.0 million the six months ended September 30, 2023, which is due to a reduction in demand from both retail partners and our direct to consumer merchandising business.

 

Sponsorship and Licensing

 

Sponsorship and licensing revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 100%, to none for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to no significant events occurring for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

 

Ticket/Event

 

Ticket/Event revenue decreased by $14,000, or 100%, to none for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $14,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2023, driven by the lack of any in-person events during the current year period.

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of sales was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Membership

  $ 24,560     $ 20,228       21 %

Advertising

    23,214       17,677       31 %

Production and Ticketing

    115       2,325       -95 %

Merchandising

    1,716       (482 )     -456 %

Total Cost of Sales

  $ 49,605     $ 39,748       25 %

 

Membership

 

Membership cost of sales increased by $4.3 million, or 21%, to $24.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $20.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was in line with the higher membership revenues noted above.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising cost of sales increased by $5.6 million, or 31%, to $23.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $17.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily attributable to growth in our barter expense of $5.5 million and an increase in revenue share expense of $0.1 million year-over-year.

 

 

Production and Ticketing

 

Production and ticketing cost of sales decreased by $1.5 million, or 67%, to $0.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The Company started to reduce the number of events held beginning with the six months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Merchandising

 

Merchandising cost of sales increased by $1.5 million, or 319%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.5 million credit for the six months ended September 30, 2023 due to lower merchandising revenues noted above and a write off of merchandise during the six months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Other Operating Expenses

 

Other operating expenses were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Sales and marketing expenses

  $ 2,922     $ 4,157       -30 %

Product development

    2,231       2,685       -17 %

General and administrative

    11,790       11,760       0 %

Impairment of intangible assets

    176       -       100 %

Amortization of intangible assets

    1,134       699       62 %

Total Other Operating Expenses

  $ 18,253     $ 19,301       -5 %

 

Sales and Marketing Expenses

 

Sales and Marketing expenses decreased by $1.3 million, or 30%, to $2.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $4.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by reduced payroll costs.

 

Product Development

 

Product development expenses decreased by $0.4 million, or 17%, to $2.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $2.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which was driven by a decrease in employees as compared to the prior year.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses increased by $30,000, or 0%, to $11.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $11.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, largely due to an increase in share-based compensation of $1.2 million offset by a $1.2 million decrease in cost attributed to accounting, license and payroll.

 

Impairment of Intangible Assets

 

Impairment of intangible assets increased $0.2 million, or 100%, to $0.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to none for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which is attributed to the impairment of intangible assets of PodcastOne, see Note 5 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

 

Amortization of intangible assets increased by $0.4 million, or 62%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase can be attributed to the addition of intangibles attributed to acquired podcast at PodcastOne.

 

Total Other Income (Expense)

 

Total other income (expense) was as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Total other expense, net

  $ (1,649 )   $ (5,610 )     -71 %

 

Total other income (expense) decreased by $4.0 million, or 71%, to $1.6 million of expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $5.6 million of expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily driven by a reduction of the gain from changes in derivative liabilities of $3.0 million in the prior year period offset by a decrease in interest expense of $1.0 million due to the conversion of the Bridge Loan.

 

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests

 

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.9 million, compared to $0.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, which resulted from the Spin-Out of PodcastOne. 

 

 

Business Segment Results

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 2024, as compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2023

 

Audio Group - PodcastOne Operations

 

Our Audio Group Operations, which include our PodcastOne operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 25,312     $ 21,153       20 %

Cost of Sales

    22,851       17,279       32 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    4,260       4,714       -10 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    881       216       308 %

Operating Loss

  $ (2,680 )   $ (1,056 )     154 %

Operating Margin

    -11 %     -5 %     112 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (710 )   $ 763       -193 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    -3 %     4 %     -178 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

 

Revenue

 

Revenue increased $4.2 million, or 20%, during the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased advertising.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

Operating loss increased by $1.6 million or 154%, for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as the increase in revenue was lower than the increase in operating expenses due to growing the business.  

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* decreased by $1.5 million, or 194%, to $(0.7) million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $0.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. This was largely due to an increase in general and administrative cost associated with operating as a public company.

 

Audio Group - Slacker Operations

 

Our Audio Group Operations, which include our Slacker operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 38,262     $ 31,493       21 %

Cost of Sales

    24,294       20,626       18 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    4,306       4,754       -9 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    179       179       0 %

Operating Income

  $ 9,483     $ 5,934       60 %

Operating Margin

    25 %     19 %     32 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ 11,232     $ 9,429       19 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    29 %     30 %     -2 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

Revenue

 

Revenue increased $6.8 million, or 21%, during the six months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to increased membership revenue as a result of increased membership growth with our largest OEM customer.

 

Operating Income

 

Operating income increased by $3.5 million or 60%, for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as the increase in revenue was higher than the increase in operating expenses as no significant increases in cost were noted.  

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* increased by $1.8 million, or 19%, to $11.2 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $9.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023. This was largely due to additional Contribution Margin in the current period.

 

Media Group Operations

 

Our Media Group Operations which consist of all of our other operating subsidiaries outside of PodcastOne and Slacker operating results were, and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

         
   

September 30,

         
   

2024

   

2023

   

% Change

 

Revenue

  $ 2,098     $ 3,649       -43 %

Cost of Sales

    2,460       1,843       33 %

Sales & Marketing, Product Development and G&A

    3,034       4,056       -25 %

Intangible Asset Amortization

    250       304       -18 %

Operating Loss

  $ (3,646 )   $ (2,554 )     43 %

Operating Margin

    -174 %     -70 %     148 %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (1,479 )   $ (1,671 )     -11 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin*

    -70 %     -46 %     54 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin.

 

 

Revenue

 

Revenue decreased $1.6 million, or 43%, to $2.1 million during the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $3.6 million for the six months September 30, 2023, primarily due to decrease in merchandising revenue due to a reduction in demand from both retail partners and our direct to consumer business.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

Operating loss increased by $1.1 million, or 43%, to $3.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of a decrease in Contribution Margin coupled with the increase in expenses due to an increase in general and administrative expenses.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA* loss decreased by $0.2 million, or 12%, to a $(1.5) million loss for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to a $(1.7) million loss for the six months September 30, 2023. This was largely due to the decrease in operating loss compared to the prior year.

 

Corporate expense

 

Our Corporate operating results and discussions of significant variances are, as follows (in thousands):

 

                      %
   

Six months ended

   

Change

 
   

September 30,

   

2024 vs.

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2023

 

Sales & Marketing, Product Development, and G&A

  $ 5,343     $ 5,078       5 %

Operating Loss

  $ (5,343 )   $ (5,078 )     5 %

Operating Margin

    N/A       N/A       - %

Adjusted EBITDA*

  $ (3,255 )   $ (3,527 )     -8 %

 

*

See “—Non-GAAP Measures” below for the definition and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA.

 

Operating Loss

 

Operating loss increased by $0.2 million, or 5%, to $5.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, as compared to $5.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2023, largely due to an increase in legal and accounting costs.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Corporate Adjusted EBITDA* loss decreased $0.2 million, or 8%, to $(3.3) million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $(3.5) million for the year ended September 30, 2023. The increase was largely due to the increase in costs noted above. 

 

 

Non-GAAP Measures

 

Contribution Margin

 

Contribution Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Revenue less Cost of Sales.

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as net income (loss) before (a) non-cash GAAP purchase accounting adjustments for certain deferred revenue and costs, (b) legal, accounting and other professional fees directly attributable to acquisition activity, (c) employee severance payments and third party professional fees directly attributable to acquisition or corporate realignment activities, (d) certain non-recurring expenses associated with legal settlements or reserves for legal settlements in the period that pertain to historical matters that existed at acquired companies prior to their purchase date, (e) depreciation and amortization (including goodwill impairment, if any), and (f) certain stock-based compensation expense. We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate the performance of our operating segment. We believe that information about Adjusted EBITDA assists investors by allowing them to evaluate changes in the operating results of our business separate from non-operational factors that affect net income (loss), thus providing insights into both operations and the other factors that affect reported results. Adjusted EBITDA is not calculated or presented in accordance with GAAP. A limitation of the use of Adjusted EBITDA as a performance measure is that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain amortizing assets used in generating revenue in our business. Accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, operating income (loss), net income (loss), and other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, this measure may vary among other companies; thus, Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

 

Adjusted EBITDA Margin is a non-GAAP financial measure that we define as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA to Revenue.

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the most comparable GAAP financial measure for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

 

                           

Non-

                         
                           

Recurring

                         
   

Net

   

Depreciation

           

Acquisition and

   

Other

   

(Benefit)

         
   

Income

   

and

   

Stock-Based

   

Realignment

   

(Income)

   

Provision

   

Adjusted

 
   

(Loss)

   

Amortization

   

Compensation

   

Costs

   

Expense

   

for Taxes

   

EBITDA

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2024

                                                       

Operations – PodcastOne

  $ (1,669 )   $ 394     $ 861     $ -     $ -     $ 11     $ (403 )

Operations – Slacker

    3,866       743       526       30       642       -       5,807  

Operations – Other

    (1,687 )     214       198       404       30       -       (841 )

Corporate

    (2,827 )     2       706       207       254       (20 )     (1,678 )

Total

  $ (2,317 )   $ 1,353     $ 2,291     $ 641     $ 926     $ (9 )   $ 2,885  
                                                         

Three Months Ended September 30, 2023

                                                       

Operations – PodcastOne

  $ (10,873 )   $ 253     $ 854     $ 413     $ 9,447     $ -     $ 94  

Operations – Slacker

    2,250       694       998       742       354       -       5,038  

Operations – Other

    3,168       294       178       107       (4,308 )     -       (561 )

Corporate

    (2,472 )     3       686       78       (60 )     (21 )     (1,786 )

Total

  $ (7,927 )   $ 1,244     $ 2,716     $ 1,340     $ 5,433     $ (21 )   $ 2,785  

 

                           

Non-

                         
                           

Recurring

                         
            Depreciation             Acquisition and     Other     (Benefit)          
   

Net Income

   

and

   

Stock-Based

   

Realignment

   

(Income)

   

Provision

   

Adjusted

 
   

(Loss)

   

Amortization

   

Compensation

   

Costs

   

Expense

   

for Taxes

   

EBITDA

 

Six Months Ended September 30, 2024

                                                       

Operations – PodcastOne

  $ (3,035 )   $ 1,013     $ 1,263     $ 38     $ -     $ 11     $ (710 )

Operations – Slacker

    7,218       1,493       1,032       176       1,313       -       11,232  

Operations - Other

    (3,078 )     431       508       600       60       -       (1,479 )

Corporate

    (4,980 )     3       1,188       229       276       29       (3,255 )

Total

  $ (3,875 )   $ 2,940     $ 3,991     $ 1,043     $ 1,649     $ 40     $ 5,788  
                                                         

Six Months Ended September 30, 2023

                                                       

Operations – PodcastOne

  $ (11,083 )   $ 339     $ 938     $ 719     $ 9,850     $ -     $ 763  

Operations – Slacker

    5,831       1,408       1,214       874       102       -       9,429  

Operations - Other

    2,392       543       213       133       (4,952 )     -       (1,671 )

Corporate

    (5,562 )     8       1,229       130       610       58       (3,527 )

Total

  $ (8,422 )   $ 2,298     $ 3,594     $ 1,856     $ 5,610     $ 58     $ 4,994  

 

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of Contribution Margin to Revenue, the most comparable GAAP financial measure (in thousands):

 

   

Three Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 
                 

Revenue:

  $ 32,594     $ 28,528  

Less:

               

Cost of sales

    (24,518 )     (20,547 )

Amortization of developed technology

    (691 )     (726 )

Gross Profit

    7,385       7,255  
                 

Add back amortization of developed technology:

    691       726  

Contribution Margin

  $ 8,076     $ 7,981  

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 
                 

Revenue:

  $ 65,672     $ 56,295  

Less:

               

Cost of sales

    (49,605 )     (39,748 )

Amortization of developed technology

    (1,466 )     (1,473 )

Gross Profit

    14,601       15,074  
                 

Add back amortization of developed technology:

    1,466       1,473  

Contribution Margin

  $ 16,067     $ 16,547  

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Current Financial Condition

 

As of September 30, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity were our cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash balances in the amount of $11.1 million, which primarily are invested in cash in banking institutions in the U.S. The vast majority of our cash proceeds were received as a result of our operations, incurrence of debt, the issuance of convertible notes and public offerings of our common shares. As of September 30, 2024, we have a senior secured line of credit of $7.0 million, the Capchase Loan (as defined below) of $1.0 million and an SBA loan balance of $0.1 million. 

 

As reflected in our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, we have a history of losses and incurred a net loss of $3.4 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and cash provided by operating activities of $7.1 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and had a working capital deficiency of $22.3 million as of September 30, 2024. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date that the financial statements are issued. Our condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to execute our strategy and on our ability to raise additional funds through the sale of equity and/or debt securities via public and/or private offerings.

 

On October 1, 2024, we announced an amended relationship with our largest OEM customer. Effective December 1, 2024, the OEM customer will no longer subsidize our products to some of its customers, however, we will offer all OEM customer vehicles in North America the opportunity to convert to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne music app. The direct subscription to our LiveOne app will allow such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. Our LiveOne music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in the OEM customer’s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. The OEM customer will continue to pay us monthly for grandfathered vehicles for the term of the OEM license agreement. Accordingly, the change in our relationship with the OEM customer in October 2024 is likely to cause our liquidity and cash flows to fluctuate significantly beyond September 30, 2024. Our liquidity will dependent upon our ability to convert as many of the OEM drivers as possible to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne app and the OEM customer continuing to pay for any grandfather users, as well as our ability to enter into new B2B agreements to provide our services that could materially contribute to our liquidity and cash flows. In addition, our liquidity will depend on our ability to negotiate with our music labels, publishers and other partners to achieve flexibility in the terms of our license agreements to match our OEM driver conversions. Furthermore, our liquidity will be dependent on our ability to extend and/or refinance the terms of our senior secured line of credit and/or our ability to pay any amounts that we have agreed to pay under the SX Settlement Agreement.   

 

Our long-term ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to increase revenue, reduce costs, achieve a satisfactory level of profitable operations, and obtain additional sources of suitable and adequate financing. Our ability to continue as a going concern is also dependent its ability to further develop and execute on our business plan. We may also have to reduce certain overhead costs through the reduction of salaries and other means and settle liabilities through negotiation. There can be no assurance that management’s attempts at any or all of these endeavors will be successful. 

 

Sources of Liquidity

 

In July 2022, PodcastOne completed a private placement offering (the “PC1 Bridge Loan”) of its unsecured convertible notes with an original issue discount of 10% (the “OID”) in the aggregate principal amount of $8.8 million (the “PC1 Notes”) to certain accredited investors and institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”), for gross proceeds of $8,035,000 pursuant to the Subscription Agreements entered into with the Purchasers. In connection with the sale of the PC1 Notes, the Purchasers received warrants (the “PC1 Warrants”) to purchase a number of shares of PodcastOne’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share (See Note 8 – PodcastOne Bridge Loan). As part of the PC1 Bridge Loan, we purchased $3,000,000 (excluding the OID) worth of PC1 Notes. As of September 30, 2024 all of the PC1 Bridge Loan has been converted into common stock of PodcastOne.

 

In August 2023, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Capchase Inc. (“Capchase”) pursuant to which we borrowed $1.7 million to further develop and acquire certain podcasts acquired by PodcastOne and for general working capital (the "Capchase Loan"). The Capchase Loan is subordinated to the ABL Credit Facility and bears an interest rate of 9%, which is included in the monthly amortization payments of approximately $73,100, with the final amortization payment due on February 4, 2026. (See Note 7 – Notes Payable).

 

Our cash flows from operating activities are significantly affected by our cash-based investments in our operations, including acquiring live music events and festivals rights, our working capital, and corporate infrastructure to support our ability to generate revenue and conduct operations through cost of services, product development, sales and marketing and general and administrative activities. Cash used in investing activities has historically been, and is expected to be, impacted significantly by our investments in business combinations, our platform, and our infrastructure and equipment for our business offerings, and sale of our investments. We expect to make additional strategic acquisitions to further grow our business, which may require significant investments, capital raising and/or acquisition of additional debt in the near and long term. Over the next twelve to eighteen months, our net use of our working capital could be substantially higher or lower depending on the number and timing of new live festivals and paid members that we add to our businesses.

 

 

Subject to applicable limitations in the instruments governing our outstanding indebtedness, we may from time to time repurchase our debt, including the unsecured convertible notes, in the open market, through tender offers, through exchanges for debt or equity securities, in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.

 

In the future, we may utilize additional commercial financings, bonds, notes, debentures, lines of credit and term loans with a syndicate of commercial banks or other bank syndicates and/or issue equity securities (publicly or privately) for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and investing in our intangible assets, music equipment, platform and technologies. We may also use our current cash and cash equivalents to repurchase some or all of our unsecured convertible notes, and pay down our debt, in part or in full, subject to repayment limitation set forth in the credit agreement. Management plans to fund its operations over the next twelve months through the combination of improved operating results, spending rationalization, and the ability to access sources of capital such as through the issuance of equity and/or debt securities. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to us. We filed a new universal shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “New Shelf S-3”) with the SEC, which was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2022. Under the New Shelf S-3, we have the ability to raise up to $150.0 million in cash from the sale of our equity, debt and/or other financial instruments.

 

Sources and Uses of Cash

 

The following table provides information regarding our cash flows for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

  $ 7,114     $ (45 )

Net cash used in investing activities

    (1,325 )     (1,800 )

Net cash used in financing activities

    (1,848 )     (2,993 )

Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

  $ 3,941     $ (4,838 )

 

Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities 

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2024

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of $7.1 million primarily resulted from our net loss during the period of $3.9 million, which included non-cash charges of $5.6 million largely comprised of depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of derivatives and impairment of intangibles. The remainder of our sources of cash used in operating activities of $5.4 million was from changes in our working capital, primarily from timing of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, accrued royalties, and deferred revenue.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

Net cash used in operating activities of $0.1 million primarily resulted from our net loss during the period of $8.4 million, which included non-cash charges of $11.6 million largely comprised of depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, change in fair value of derivatives and amortization of debt discount. The remainder of our sources of cash used in operating activities of $(3.2) million was from changes in our working capital, primarily from timing of accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, accrued royalties and deferred revenue.

 

 

Cash Flows Used In Investing Activities

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2024

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $1.3 million was primarily due to the purchase of equipment during the six months ended September 30, 2024.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

Net cash used in investing activities of $1.8 million was due to the purchase of equipment of $1.3 million and the purchase of intangibles of $0.5 million during the six months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities 

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2024

 

Net cash used in financing activities of $1.8 million was due to the payment of dividends of $0.5 million, repayment of our Capchase Loan of $0.4 million and repurchase of common stock under the Company’s share repurchase program of $1.0 million.

 

For the six months ended September 30, 2023

 

Net cash used in financing activities of $3.0 million was due to the repayment of PodcastOne's Bridge Loan of $3.0 million and repurchase of common stock under the our share repurchase program of $1.6 million and notes payable of $0.1 million offset by $1.7 million form the proceeds on the Cap Chase loan.

 

Debt Covenants

 

As of September 30, 2024 we were in compliance under the Capchase Loan and the ABL Credit Facility.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Not required for smaller reporting companies.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, we carried out an evaluation (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act) pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

 

Limitations of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to reasonably ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance that it will detect or uncover failures within the Company to disclose material information otherwise required to be set forth in our periodic reports. Inherent limitations to any system of disclosure controls and procedures include, but are not limited to, the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of such controls by one or more persons. In addition, we have designed our system of controls based on certain assumptions, which we believe are reasonable, about the likelihood of future events, and our system of controls may therefore not achieve its desired objectives under all possible future events.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

CEO and CFO Certifications

 

Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Quarterly Report are the Certifications of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, respectively. These Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item 4 of this Quarterly Report, which you are currently reading, is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to above and in the Section 302 Certifications and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

 

We are from time to time, party to various legal proceedings arising out of our business. Certain legal proceedings in which we are involved are discussed in Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies, to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, and are incorporated herein by reference. Litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these or other matters may have, individually or in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results. 

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

 

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves a number of risks, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results, some of which are beyond our control. In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the risks and uncertainties that we believe are most important for you to consider are discussed in Part I-Item 1A under the heading “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, there were no material changes to the risk factors that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2024 except as noted below

 

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

 

We rely on our largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of our revenue. The loss of our largest OEM customer or the significant reduction of business or growth of business from such customer could significantly adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our business is dependent, and we believe that it will continue to depend, on our customer relationship with Tesla, which accounted for 55% of our consolidated revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and 51% of our consolidated revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Our existing agreement with Tesla governs our music services to certain of its car user base in North America, including our audio music streaming services. As of October 2024, Tesla has extended the term of our license agreement (the “license agreement”) until at least May 2026, and the license agreement is expected to continue to be renewed thereafter on its terms. Tesla has agreed to pay us for any grandfathered users for the term of the license agreement, however Tesla will no longer pay us for any other users beginning in December 2024. If we fail to maintain certain minimum service level requirements related to our service with Tesla or other obligations related to our technology or services, Tesla may terminate the license agreement to provide them with such service. Tesla may also terminate our license agreement for convenience at any time with prior notice to us. If Tesla terminates our license agreement, further modifies the services that we provide to Tesla under such agreement, requires us to renegotiate the terms of such agreement or we are unable to renew such agreement on mutually agreeable terms, no longer pays for and/or makes our music services available to Tesla’s paid grandfathered car user base, no longer makes an option for its car users to sign up for LiveOne, becomes a native music service provider, replaces our music services with one or more of our competitors and/or we experience a significant further reduction of business from Tesla, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.

 

In addition, membership revenue we generate from Tesla from grandfathered car users is indirectly subsidized by Tesla to its customers, which Tesla plans to carry indefinitely but is not obligated to do so, including the ability to make available, terminate and/or change our music services for convenience at any time with prior notice to us. Should our membership revenue services no longer be subsidized by and/or made available by Tesla to its grandfathered customers or if Tesla reclassifies or renegotiates with us the definition of a paid grandfathered member or demands credit for past members that no longer meet such requirement, there can be no assurance that we will continue to maintain the same number of paid grandfathered members or receive the same levels of membership service revenue from such members. There is no assurance that we would be able to replace Tesla or lost business with Tesla with one or more customers that generate comparable revenue. Furthermore, there could be no assurance that Tesla will continue indefinitely to pay us for grandfathered car users.

 

Tesla has also integrated Spotify Premium to the car’s in-dash touchscreen for its Model S, Model X and Model 3 vehicles. Tesla owners now have access to our music streaming services, Spotify and TuneIn natively. There is no assurance that our music streaming services will be available in every current and/or future Tesla model. Furthermore, our current and future competitors like Spotify, Apple Music, Tesla (if it becomes a native music service provider) and others may have more well-established brand recognition, more established relationships with, and superior access to content providers and other industry stakeholders, greater financial, technical and other resources, more sophisticated technologies or more experience in the markets in which we compete. If we are unable to compete successfully for users against our competitors by maintaining and increasing our presence and visibility, the number of users of our network may fail to increase as expected or decline and our advertising sales, membership fees and other revenue streams will suffer.

 

We rely on our relationship with our largest OEM customer for a substantial percentage of our potential subscribers who are now eligible to convert to become direct customers of LiveOne. Our inability to convert a significant number of these subscribers could cause a significant reduction of our business and could significantly adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

 

Our business is dependent, and we believe that it will continue to depend, on our customer relationship with Tesla, our largest OEM customer. Commencing in October 2024, we began working with Tesla to convert Tesla’s connectivity package users to become direct subscribers (members) of our Premium or Plus service. The direct subscription to LiveOne allows such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. LiveOne’s music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in Tesla s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. As a result, we believe we now have a unique opportunity to convert as many of Tesla’s drivers as possible to a higher priced LiveOne subscription service creating a meaningful upside opportunity for our Company, and we are working in good faith with Tesla to convert as many of these drivers as possible.

 

We believe that with the full cooperation from Tesla, we can convert a substantial number of such users to become direct subscribers of LiveOne. However, there is no assurance that we would be able to convert a substantial number of such users to become direct subscribers of LiveOne and/or replace Tesla or lost business with Tesla with one or more other B2B customers that generate comparable revenue. If we fail to convert a significant number of these drivers as direct subscribers of LiveOne that could cause a significant reduction of our business and could significantly adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, even such drivers elect to directly pay for their subscription to LiveOne services, there can be no assurance that we will continue to maintain the same number of paid subscribers or receive the same levels of subscription service revenue and subscription revenue may substantially fluctuate accordingly. Accordingly, there could be no assurance that our revenue and/or EBITDA continues to grow at the same rate of growth as in 2024 calendar year or at all.

 

We have incurred significant operating and net losses since our inception and anticipate that we will continue to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future.

 

As reflected in our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein, we have a history of losses, incurred significant operating and net losses in each year since our inception, including net losses of $3.9 million and $13.3 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, respectively, and cash provided by operating activities of $7.1 million and $6.8 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, we had an accumulated deficit of $248.6 million and a working capital deficit of $22.3 million.

 

We expect to continue to incur substantial and increased expenses as we continue to execute our business approach, including expanding and developing our content and platform and potentially making other accretive acquisitions, and anticipate incurring additional losses until such time that we can generate significant increases to our revenues, and/or reduce our operating costs and losses. To date, we have financed our operations exclusively through the sale of equity and/or securities (including convertible securities), and after PodcastOne’s acquisition by us on July 1, 2020, through our sale of PodcastOne’s and our equity and/or debt securities (including convertible securities). The size of our future net losses will depend, in part, on the rate of future expenditures and our ability to significantly grow our business and increase our revenues. We expect to continue to incur substantial and increased expenses as we grow our business. We also expect a continued increase in our expenses associated with our operations as a publicly-traded company. We may incur significant losses in the future for a number of other reasons, including unsuccessful acquisitions, costs of integrating new businesses, expenses, difficulties, complications, delays and other unknown events. As a result of the foregoing, we expect to continue to incur significant losses for the foreseeable future and we may not be able to achieve or sustain profitability.

 

 

The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered by a growing company, the difficulties that may be encountered with integrating acquired companies and the highly competitive environment in which we operate. For example, while several companies have been successful in the digital music streaming industry and the online video streaming industry, companies have had no or limited success in operating a premium Internet network devoted to live music and music-related video content. We cannot assure you that our business will be profitable or that we will ever generate sufficient revenue to fully meet our expenses and support our anticipated activities.

 

Our ability to meet our total liabilities of $61.4 million as of September 30, 2024, and to continue as a going concern, is dependent on our ability to increase revenue, reduce costs, achieve a satisfactory level of profitable operations, obtain additional sources of suitable and adequate financing and further develop and execute on our business plan. We may never achieve profitability, and even if we do, we may not be able to sustain being profitable. As a result of the going concern uncertainty, there is an increased risk that you could lose the entire amount of your investment in our company, which assumes the realization of our assets and the satisfaction of our liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business.

 

We may be subject to risks associated with artificial intelligence and machine learning technology

 

Recent technological advances in AI and machine learning technology may pose risks to us. Our use of AI could give rise to legal or regulatory action, create liabilities, or materially harm our business. While we aim to develop and use AI and machine learning technology responsibly and attempt to mitigate ethical and legal issues presented by its use, we may ultimately be unsuccessful in identifying or resolving issues before they arise. Further, as the technology is rapidly evolving, costs and obligations could be imposed on us to comply with new regulations.

 

We also could be exposed to the risks of machine learning technology if third-party service providers or any counterparties, whether or not known to us, also use machine learning technology in their business activities. We will not be in a position to control the use of such technology in third-party products or services. Use by third-party service providers could give rise to issues pertaining to data privacy, data protection, and intellectual property considerations.

 

Increased data protection regulation may result in increased complexities and risk in connection with the operation of our business and our products.

 

Our business is highly dependent on information systems and technology. The costs related to cyber or other security threats or disruptions may not be fully insured or indemnified by other means. Cybersecurity has become a priority for regulators in the U.S. and around the world. Recently, the SEC adopted rules requiring public companies to disclose material cybersecurity incidents on Form 8-K and periodic disclosure of a registrant’s cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance in annual reports. The rules became effective beginning with annual reports for fiscal years ending on or after December 15, 2023, and beginning with Form 8-Ks on December 18, 2023. The SEC has also particularly focused on cybersecurity, and we expect increased scrutiny of our policies and systems designed to manage our cybersecurity risks and our related disclosures as a result. We also expect to face increased costs to comply with the new SEC rules, including increased costs for cybersecurity training and management. The SEC has indicated in recent periods that one of its examination priorities for the Division of Examinations is to continue to examine cybersecurity procedures and controls, including testing the implementation of these procedures and controls.

 

There may be substantial financial penalties or fines for breach of privacy laws (which may include insufficient security for our personal or other sensitive information). Non-compliance with any applicable privacy or data security laws represents a serious risk to our business. Some jurisdictions have also enacted laws requiring companies to notify individuals of data security breaches involving certain types of personal information. Breaches in security could potentially jeopardize our or our stockholders’ or counterparties’ confidential or other information processed and stored in, or transmitted through, our computer systems and networks (or those of our third-party vendors), or otherwise cause interruptions or malfunctions in our or our stockholders’ or our counterparties’ or third parties’ operations, which could result in significant losses, increased costs, disruption of our business, liability to our stockholders and other counterparties, fines or penalties, litigation, regulatory intervention or reputational damage, which could also lead to loss of stockholders.

 

Finally, there has been significant evolution and developments in the use of AI technologies. We cannot fully determine the impact or cybersecurity risk of such evolving technology to our business at this time.

 

If we do not respond to technological innovations or changes or upgrade our technology systems, our growth prospects and results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

To remain competitive, we must continue to enhance and improve the functionality, features and security of our technology infrastructure. Infrastructure upgrades may require significant capital investment outside of the normal course of business. In the future, we will likely need to improve and upgrade our technology, database systems and network infrastructure to allow our business to grow in both size and scope. Without such improvements, our operations might suffer from unanticipated system disruptions, slow performance or unreliable service levels, any of which could negatively affect our ability to provide rapid customer service. We may face significant delays in introducing new services or developing new technologies. Moreover, if we do not keep pace with the rapid innovations and changes taking place in information technology in our industry, we could be at a competitive disadvantage. Further, the rapid dissemination and increasing transparency of information, particularly for public companies, increases the risks to our business that could result from negative media or announcements about ethics lapses, improper behavior or other operational problems, which could lead clients to terminate or reduce their relationships with us. If competitors introduce new products and services using new technologies, our proprietary technology and systems may become less competitive, and our business may be harmed. In addition, the expansion and improvement of our systems and infrastructure may require us to commit substantial financial, operational and technical resources, with no assurance that our business will improve.

 

 

Risks Related to Our Company

 

We may not have the ability to repay the amounts then due under our senior ABL Credit Facility at maturity.

 

At maturity, the entire outstanding principal amount of our ABL Credit Facility and the Capchase Loan, will become due and payable by us. As of September 30, 2024, $0.2 million is due in fiscal 2025, $0.6 million due in fiscal 2026, $0.1 million of our total indebtedness is due in fiscal 2027 and $0.1 million thereafter.

 

Our failure to repay any outstanding amount under our ABL Credit Facility would constitute a default under such facility. A default would increase the interest rate to the default rate under the ABL Credit Facility or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law until such amount is paid in full. A default under the ABL Credit Facility could also lead to a default under agreements governing our future indebtedness, including the Capchase Loan. If the repayment of the related indebtedness were to be accelerated after any applicable notice or grace periods, we may not have sufficient funds to repay our ABL Credit Facility or make cash payments thereon. Furthermore, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any event of default, the senior lender shall have the right to, among other things, take possession of our and our subsidiaries’ assets and property constituting the collateral thereunder and the right to assign, sell, lease or otherwise dispose of all or any part of the collateral.

 

If we do not comply with the provisions of the ABL Credit Facility, the Capchase Loan and/or the SX Settlement, such parties may terminate their obligations to us, accelerate our debt and/or require us to repay all outstanding amounts owed thereunder.

 

The ABL Credit Facility and the Capchase Loan contain provisions that limit our operating activities, including covenant relating to the requirement to maintain a certain amount cash (as provided in the senior credit facility loan agreement). If an event of default occurs and is continuing, the applicable lender may among other things, terminate its obligations thereunder, accelerate its debt and require us to repay all amounts thereunder. For example, on October 13, 2022, a judgement was ordered in favor of SoundExchange, Inc. (“SX”) against us and Slacker in the United States District Court Central District of California in the amount of approximately $9.8 million. On October 13, 2022, the court entered a judgment against the defendants for the amount of $9,765,396.70. In February 2023, we settled the dispute (the “SX Settlement Agreement”) to pay the outstanding amount in equal monthly payments subject to increase in the event we complete certain future financings. As of September 30, 2024, we owed $4.9 million to SX under the SX Settlement Agreement. In addition, the SX Settlement Agreement requires us and Slacker to pay SX a final payment of $2,189,775.08 on or before February 1, 2025, unless the parties agree to further extend the timing of such payment. If for any reason we and Slacker fail to comply with the terms of the SX settlement agreement, the final payment will increase by $925,391.40, and SX will have the right to declare a default under the SX Settlement Agreement and at its option require us to repay all outstanding amounts owed thereunder and/or enforce its consent judgment and/or pursue a new judgment against us and Slacker, which would materially adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition. Our debt agreements with the ABL Credit Facility and Capchase Loan lenders contain a covenant that if a material adverse change occurs in our financial condition, or if such senior secured lender reasonably believes the prospect of payment or performance of their loan is materially impaired, the lender at its option may immediately accelerate its debt and require us to repay all outstanding amounts owed thereunder. If for any reason we and Slacker fail to comply with the terms of the SX Settlement Agreement, our senior credit facility provider, and which would then also allow Capchase to declare a default under their loan agreement with us, may declare an event of default and at its option may immediately accelerate its debt and require us to repay all outstanding amounts owed under the senior credit facility provider, which would materially adversely impact our business, operating results and financial condition. As of September 30, 2024 we were in compliance with covenants under the ABL Credit Facility and the Loan.

 

Our debt agreements contain restrictive and financial covenants that may limit our operating flexibility, and our substantial indebtedness may limit cash flow available to invest in the ongoing needs of our business.

 

We have a significant amount of indebtedness. Our total outstanding consolidated indebtedness as of September 30, 2024 was $8.1 million, net of fees and discounts. While we have certain restrictions and covenants with our current indebtedness, we could in the future incur additional indebtedness beyond such amount. Our existing debt agreements with ABL Credit Facility lender and the Capchase Loan lenders contain certain restrictive covenants that limit our ability to merge with other companies or consummate certain changes of control, make certain investments, pay dividends or repurchase shares of our common stock, transfer or dispose of assets, or enter into various specified transactions. We therefore may not be able to engage in any of the foregoing transactions unless we obtain the consent of our senior secured lenders, terminate our existing debt agreements and/or repay the amount owed to such lenders. Our debt agreements also contain certain covenants, including maintaining a minimum cash amount at all times and are secured by substantially all of our assets. There is no guarantee that we will be able to generate sufficient cash flow or sales to pay the principal and interest owed under our debt agreements or to satisfy all of the covenants. We and/or our subsidiaries may also incur significant additional indebtedness in the future.

 

 

Our substantial debt combined with our other financial obligations and contractual commitments could have other significant adverse consequences, including:

 

 

requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of cash flow from operations to the payment of interest on, and principal of, our debt, which will reduce the amounts available to fund working capital, capital expenditures, product development efforts and other general corporate purposes;

 

 

increasing our vulnerability to adverse changes in general economic, industry and market conditions;

 

 

obligating us to restrictive covenants that may reduce our ability to take certain corporate actions or obtain further debt or equity financing;

 

 

limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we compete; and

 

 

placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt or better debt servicing options.

 

We intend to satisfy our current and future debt service obligations with our existing cash and cash equivalents and funds from external sources, including equity and/or debt financing. However, we may not have sufficient funds or may be unable to arrange for additional financing to pay the amounts due under our existing debt. Funds from external sources may not be available on acceptable terms, if at all. In the event of an acceleration of amounts due under our debt instruments as a result of an event of default, including upon the occurrence of an event that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our business, operations, properties, assets or condition or a failure to pay any amount due, we may not have sufficient funds or may be unable to arrange for additional financing to repay our indebtedness or to make any accelerated payments.

 

We depend upon third-party licenses for sound recordings and musical compositions and other content and an adverse change to, loss of, or claim that we do not hold any necessary licenses may materially adversely affect our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

To secure the rights to stream sound recordings and the musical compositions embodied therein, we enter into license agreements to obtain licenses from rights holders such as record labels, aggregators, artists, music publishers, performing rights organizations, collecting societies and other copyright owners or their agents, and pay substantial royalties or other consideration to such parties or their agents around the world. Though we work diligently in our efforts to obtain all necessary licenses to stream sound recordings and the musical compositions embodied therein, there is no guarantee that the licenses available to us now will continue to be available in the future at rates and on terms that are favorable or commercially reasonable or at all. The terms of these licenses, including the royalty rates that we are required to pay pursuant to them, may change as a result of changes in our bargaining power, changes in the industry, changes in the laws and regulations, or for other reasons. Increases in royalty rates or changes to other terms of these licenses may materially impact our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

We enter into license agreements to obtain rights to stream sound recordings, including from the major record labels that hold the rights to stream a significant number of sound recordings, such as Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and SX, as well as others. If we fail to obtain these licenses or if any of such licenses are terminated or suspended, the size and quality of our catalog may be materially impacted and our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially harmed.

 

 

We generally obtain licenses for two types of rights with respect to musical compositions: mechanical rights and public performance rights. With respect to mechanical rights, for example, in the United States, the rates we pay are, to a significant degree, a function of a ratemaking proceeding conducted by an administrative agency called the Copyright Royalty Board. The rates that the Copyright Royalty Board set apply both to compositions that we license under the compulsory license in Section 115 of the Copyright Act of 1976 (the “Copyright Act”), and to a number of direct licenses that we have with music publishers for U.S. rights, in which the applicable rate is generally pegged to the statutory rate set by the Copyright Royalty Board. The most recent proceeding before the Copyright Royalty Board (the “Phonorecords III Proceedings”) set the rates for the Section 115 compulsory license for calendar years 2018 to 2022. The Copyright Royalty Board issued its initial written determination on January 26, 2018. The rates set by the Copyright Royalty Board may still be modified if a party appeals the determination and are also subject to further change as part of future Copyright Royalty Board proceedings. If any such rate change increases, our sound recordings and musical compositions license costs may substantially increase and impact our ability to obtain content on pricing terms favorable to us, and it could negatively harm our business, operating results and financial condition and hinder our ability to provide interactive features in our services or cause one or more of our services not to be economically viable. Based on management’s estimates and forecasts for the next two fiscal years, we currently believe that the proposed rates will not materially impact our business, operating results, and financial condition. However, the proposed rates are based on a variety of factors and inputs which are difficult to predict in the long-term. If Slacker’s business does not perform as expected or if the rates are modified to be higher than the proposed rates, its content acquisition costs could increase and impact its ability to obtain content on pricing terms favorable to us, which could negatively harm Slacker’s business, operating results and financial condition and hinder its ability to provide interactive features in its services, or cause one or more of Slacker’s services not to be economically viable.

 

In the United States, public performance rights are generally obtained through intermediaries known as performing rights organizations (“PROs”), which negotiate blanket licenses with copyright users for the public performance of compositions in their repertory, collect royalties under such licenses, and distribute those royalties to copyright owners. The royalty rates available to Slacker today may not be available to it in the future. Licenses provided by two of these PROs, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (“ASCAP”) and Broadcast Music, Inc. (“BMI”), cover the majority of the music we stream and are governed by consent decrees relating to decades old litigations. In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice indicated that it was formally reviewing the relevance and need of these consent decrees. Changes to the terms of or interpretation of these consent decrees up to and including the dissolution of the consent decrees, could affect our ability to obtain licenses from these PROs on reasonable terms, which could harm its business, operating results, and financial condition. In addition, an increase in the number of compositions that must be licensed from PROs that are not subject to the consent decrees, or from copyright owners that have withdrawn public performance rights from the PROs, could likewise impede Slacker’s ability to license public performance rights on favorable terms. As of September 30, 2024, we owed $19.7 million in aggregate royalty payments to such PROs.

 

In other parts of the world, including Europe, Asia, and Latin America, we obtain mechanical and performance licenses for musical compositions either through local collecting societies representing publishers or from publishers directly, or a combination thereof. We cannot guarantee that its licenses with collecting societies and its direct licenses with publishers provide full coverage for all of the musical compositions we make available to our users in such countries. In Asia and Latin America, we are seeing a trend of movement away from blanket licenses from copyright collectives, which is leading to a fragmented copyright licensing landscape. Publishers, songwriters, and other rights holders choosing not to be represented by collecting societies could adversely impact our ability to secure favorable licensing arrangements in connection with musical compositions that such rights holders own or control, including increasing the costs of licensing such musical compositions, or subjecting us to significant liability for copyright infringement.

 

With respect to podcasts and other non-music content, we produce or commission the content itself or obtain distribution rights directly from rights holders. In the former scenario, we employ various business models to create original content. In the latter scenario, we and/or PodcastOne negotiates licenses directly with individuals that enable creators to post content directly to our service after agreeing to comply with the applicable terms and conditions. We are dependent on those who provide content on our service complying with the terms and conditions of our license agreements as well as the PodcastOne Terms and Conditions of Use. However, we cannot guarantee that rights holders or content providers will comply with their obligations, and such failure to do so may materially impact our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

 

There also is no guarantee that we have all of the licenses we need to stream content, as the process of obtaining such licenses involves many rights holders, some of whom are unknown, and myriad complex legal issues across many jurisdictions, including open questions of law as to when and whether particular licenses are needed. Additionally, there is a risk that rights holders, creators, performers, writers and their agents, or societies, unions, guilds, or legislative or regulatory bodies will create or attempt to create new rights that could require us to enter into license agreements with, and pay royalties to, newly defined groups of rights holders, some of which may be difficult or impossible to identify.

 

Even when we can enter into license agreements with rights holders, we cannot guarantee that such agreements will continue to be renewed indefinitely. For example, from time to time, our license agreements with certain rights holders and/or their agents may expire while we negotiate their renewals and, per industry custom and practice, we may enter into brief (for example, month-, week-, or even days-long) extensions of those agreements or provisional licenses and/or continue to operate on an at will basis as if the license agreement had been extended, including by our continuing to make music available. During these periods, we may not have assurance of long-term access to such rights holders’ content, which could have a material adverse effect on its business and could lead to potential copyright infringement claims. Furthermore, if we fail to timely make any royalty or license payments to such rights holders, they may elect to terminate or suspend our license agreements with them.

 

It also is possible that such agreements will never be renewed at all. The lack of renewal, or suspension or termination, of one or more of our license agreements, or the renewal of a license agreement on less favorable terms, also could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and results of operations.

  

For the years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, our management concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting were not effective due to the existence of material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting during such periods. If we are unable to establish and maintain effective disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting, our ability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis or prevent fraud could be impaired, and the market price of our securities may be negatively affected. 

 

Effective internal controls over financial reporting are necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and, together with adequate disclosure controls and procedures, are designed to prevent fraud. Any failure to implement required new or improved controls, or difficulties encountered in their implementation could cause us to fail to meet PodcastOne’s reporting obligations. In addition, any testing by our Company conducted in connection with Section 404, or the subsequent testing by our independent registered public accounting firm, if and when required, may reveal additional deficiencies in its internal controls over financial reporting that are deemed to be material weaknesses or that may require prospective or retroactive changes to our consolidated financial statements or identify other areas for further attention or improvement. For our fiscal years ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, our management conducted an assessment of its disclosure controls and procedures and our internal control over financial reporting and concluded that they were ineffective for each of such periods, due to the existence of certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis. 

 

In connection with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2024, our management identified a material weaknesses as follows: our management’s identification of and accounting for significant and unusual transactions, specifically accounting for debt. This material weakness was remediated during the six months ended September 30, 2024.

 

In connection with preparation of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2023, our management identified material weaknesses in the following: our controls related to the preparation of the financial statements were not adequately designed to ensure the accuracy and completeness of amounts and disclosures and the classification between current and noncurrent liabilities; and our management’s identification of and accounting for significant and unusual transactions, specifically accounting for business combinations, including push down accounting. This material weakness was remediated during the year ended March 31, 2024.

 

If we are unable to establish and maintain proper and effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, it may not be able to produce timely and accurate financial statements.

 

Risks Related to the Ownership of Our Common Stock

 

Conversion of our Series A Preferred Stock will dilute the ownership interest of our existing stockholders, including holders who had previously converted their convertible notes, or may otherwise depress the price of our common stock.

 

As of September 30, 2024, the shares of our Series A Preferred Stock are convertible into approximately 6.28 million shares of our common stock at a price of $2.10 per share of common stock. The conversion of some or all of the shares of our Series A Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock will dilute the ownership interests of our existing stockholders. In addition, any sales in the public market of the shares of our common stock issuable upon such conversion and/or any anticipated conversion of the Series A Preferred Stock into shares of our common stock could adversely affect prevailing market prices of our common stock.

 

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

 

Issuance of Unregistered Securities

 

Other than as set forth below and as reported in our Current Reports on Form 8-K, there have been no other sales or issuances of unregistered securities during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that were not registered under the Securities Act.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2024, we issued 59,270 shares of our common stock valued at $0.2 million to various consultants. We valued these shares at prices between $1.75 and $1.86 per share, the market price of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, we issued 425,988 shares of our common stock valued at $0.6 million to various consultants. We valued these shares at prices between $0.89 and $1.29 per share, the market price of our common stock on the date of issuance.

 

We believe the offers, sales and issuances of the securities described above were made in reliance on the exemption from registration contained in Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder and involved a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering. Each of the recipients of securities in any transaction exempt from registration either received or had adequate access, through employment, business or other relationships, to information about us.

 

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers

 

                   

(c)

 

(d)

                   

Total

 

Maximum

                   

number of

 

number

                   

shares

 

(or approximate

                   

(or units)

 

dollar value) of

   

(a)

           

purchased

 

shares

   

Total

   

(b)

   

as part of

 

(or units)

   

number of

   

Average

   

publicly

 

that may yet

   

shares

   

price paid

   

announced

 

be purchased

   

(or units)

   

per share

   

plans or

 

under the plans

Period

 

purchased

   

(or unit)

   

programs

 

or programs

July 1, 2024 – July 31, 2024

    69,600     $ 1.64       2,512,973  

$ 605,000

August 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024

    86,054     $ 1.58       2,599,027  

$ 469,000

September 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024

    -     $ -       2,599,027  

$ 469,000

Total (July 1, 2024 – September 30, 2024)

    155,654     $ 1.61       2,599,027  

$ 6,500,000

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

 

Not applicable.

 

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

 

  

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

3.1

 

Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2017).

3.2

 

Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, dated as of September 30, 2017 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, Amendment No. 3, filed with the SEC on October 6, 2017).

3.3

 

Bylaws of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2017).

3.4

 

Amendment No. 1 to the Bylaws of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 14, 2021).

3.5

 

Certificate of Merger, dated as of September 30, 2021, between the Company and LiveOne, Inc. ((Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on October 12, 2021).

4.1

 

Promissory Note, dated as of June 2, 2021, issued by the Company to East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 11, 2021).

4.2

 

Form of 10% Original Issue Discount Convertible Promissory Note, dated July 15, 2022, issued by PodcastOne to the purchasers thereof (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2022).

4.3

 

Form of Warrants, dated July 15, 2022, issued by PodcastOne to the purchasers of PodcastOne’s 10% Original Issue Discount Convertible Promissory Notes, dated July 15, 2022 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 20, 2022).

4.4

 

Certificate of Designation of Preferences, Rights and Limitations of Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock of the Company, dated as of February 2, 2023 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC February 7, 2023).

10.1†

 

Form of Director/Officer Indemnification Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on April 30, 2014).

10.2†

 

The Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2016).

10.3†

 

Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on February 13, 2019).

10.4†

 

Amendment No. 2 to the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on July 6, 2021).

10.5†

 

Form of Director Option Agreement under 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2016).

10.6†

 

Form of Employee Option Agreement under 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 14, 2016).

10.7†

 

Employment Agreement, dated as of September 7, 2017, between the Company and Robert S. Ellin (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 8, 2017).

10.8†

 

Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement, dated as of December 15, 2017, between the Company and Robert Ellin (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 15, 2017).

10.9†

 

Amendment No. 2 to Employment Agreement, dated as of December 14, 2017, between the Company and Robert Ellin. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on February 14, 2023).

10.10†

 

Employment Agreement, dated as of January 24, 2024, between the Company and Aaron Sullivan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 30, 2024).

 

 

10.11†

 

The Company's 2023 Annual Bonus Plan (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on form 8-K, filed with the SEC on January 30, 2024).

10.12

 

Business Loan Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2023, between the Company and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 14, 2023).

10.13

  Commercial Security Agreement, dated as of June 2, 2021, between the Company and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on June 11, 2021).

10.14

  Change in Terms Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2023, between the Company and East West Bank (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on September 14, 2023).

10.15

 

Exchange Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2023, between the Company and Harvest Small Cap Partners, L.P. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2023).

10.16

 

Exchange Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2023, between the Company and Harvest Small Cap Partners, Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2023).

10.17

 

Exchange Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2023, between the Company and Trinad Capital Master Fund Ltd. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on February 7, 2023).

10.18

  Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 2, 2023, between the Company and Capchase Inc. (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on August 8, 2023).

31.1*

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

31.2*

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

32.1**

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.2**

 

Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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

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Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

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Filed herewith.

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Furnished herewith.

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

LIVEONE INC.

   

Date: November 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Robert S. Ellin

 

Name: 

Robert S. Ellin

 

Title: 

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman

   

(Principal Executive Officer)

     

Date: November 14, 2024

By:

/s/ Aaron Sullivan

 

Name: 

Aaron Sullivan

 

Title: 

Chief Financial Officer and

Executive Vice President

(Principal Financial Officer and

Principal Accounting Officer)

 

32

Exhibit 31.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Robert S. Ellin, certify that:

 

 

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LiveOne, Inc.;

 

 

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 officer(s) 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 most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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(s) 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 14, 2024

 

/s/ Robert S. Ellin

 

Robert S. Ellin

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 31.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302

OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Aaron Sullivan, certify that:

 

 

1.

I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of LiveOne, Inc.;

 

 

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 officer(s) 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 most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) 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(s) 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 14, 2024

 

/s/ Aaron Sullivan

 

Aaron Sullivan

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.1

 

CERTIFICATION OF CEO 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 LiveOne, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Robert S. Ellin, as the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, 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 result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Robert S. Ellin

 

Robert S. Ellin

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

November 14, 2024

 

This Certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

 

Exhibit 32.2

 

CERTIFICATION OF CFO 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 LiveOne, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Aaron Sullivan, as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of my knowledge, 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 result of operations of the Company.

 

/s/ Aaron Sullivan

 

Aaron Sullivan

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

November 14, 2024

 

This Certification accompanies this Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

 

 
v3.24.3
Document And Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Nov. 12, 2024
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Central Index Key 0001491419  
Entity Registrant Name LiveOne, Inc.  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --03-31  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2025  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2024  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 001-38249  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 98-0657263  
Entity Address, Address Line One 269 S. Beverly Dr., Suite #1450  
Entity Address, City or Town Beverly Hills  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 90212  
City Area Code 310  
Local Phone Number 601-2505  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.001 par value per share  
Trading Symbol LVO  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   95,666,688
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Current Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,053,000 $ 6,987,000
Restricted cash 30,000 155,000
Accounts receivable, net 14,079,000 13,205,000
Inventories 1,675,000 2,187,000
Prepaid expense and other current assets 2,138,000 1,801,000
Total Current Assets 28,975,000 24,335,000
Property and equipment, net 3,749,000 3,646,000
Goodwill 23,379,000 23,379,000
Intangible assets, net 10,986,000 12,415,000
Other assets 118,000 88,000
Total Assets 67,207,000 63,863,000
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 29,575,000 26,953,000
Accrued royalties 13,358,000 10,862,000
Notes payable, current portion 690,000 692,000
Deferred revenue 649,000 728,000
Senior secured line of credit 7,000,000 7,000,000
Derivative liabilities 0 607,000
Total Current Liabilities 51,272,000 46,842,000
Notes payable, net 431,000 771,000
Other long-term liabilities 9,317,000 9,354,000
Deferred income taxes 339,000 339,000
Total Liabilities 61,359,000 57,306,000
Commitments and Contingencies
Mezzanine Equity    
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none and 5,000 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively 0 4,962,000
Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized; 13,187 and 18,814 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively 13,187,000 18,814,000
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 94,957,423 and 88,627,420 shares issued and outstanding, net of treasury shares, respectively 95,000 92,000
Additional paid in capital 230,933,000 216,116,000
Treasury stock (250,000) (4,782,000)
Accumulated deficit (248,623,000) (238,984,000)
Total LiveOne's Stockholders’ Deficit (4,658,000) (8,744,000)
Non-controlling interest 10,506,000 10,339,000
Total equity 5,848,000 1,595,000
Total Liabilities, Mezzanine Equity and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) $ 67,207,000 $ 63,863,000
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Temporary equity, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Temporary equity, authorized (in shares) 100,000 100,000
Temporary equity, issued (in shares) 0 5,000
Temporary equity, oustanding (in shares) 0 5,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 10,000,000 10,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 13,187 18,814
Preferred stock, outstanding (in shares) 13,187 18,814
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 500,000,000 500,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 94,957,423 88,627,420
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 94,957,423 88,627,420
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue: $ 32,594 $ 28,528 $ 65,672 $ 56,295
Operating expenses:        
Cost of sales 24,518 20,547 49,605 39,748
Sales and marketing 1,491 2,253 2,922 4,157
Product development 1,160 1,439 2,231 2,685
General and administrative 6,283 6,352 11,790 11,760
Impairment of intangible assets 0 0 176 0
Amortization of intangible assets 542 452 1,134 699
Total operating expenses 33,994 31,043 67,858 59,049
Loss from operations (1,400) (2,515) (2,186) (2,754)
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense, net (808) (780) (1,667) (2,198)
Other income (118) (4,653) 18 (3,412)
Total other expense, net (926) (5,433) (1,649) (5,610)
Loss before provision for income taxes (2,326) (7,948) (3,835) (8,364)
Provision for income taxes (9) (21) 40 58
Net loss (2,317) (7,927) (3,875) (8,422)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest (458) (347) (846) (347)
Net loss attributed to LiveOne $ (1,859) $ (7,580) $ (3,029) $ (8,075)
Net loss per share – basic and diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.02) $ (0.09) $ (0.04) $ (0.11)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares) 94,658,182 87,222,168 94,605,055 87,097,201
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) and Mezzanine Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock 1 [Member]
Preferred Stock [Member]
Common Stock Outstanding [Member]
Common Stock [Member]
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Retained Earnings [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Treasury Stock, Common [Member]
Total
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 5,000 16,177 89,632,161         (2,220,914)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 16,177   $ 90 $ 209,151 $ (224,269) $ 0 $ (2,162) $ (1,013)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0   0 484 0 0 $ 0 484
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares) 0 0 5,000         0  
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0   0 0 0 0 $ 0 0
Common stock issued for services (in shares) 0 0 425,988         0  
Common stock issued for services $ 0 $ 0   0 393 0 0 $ 0 393
Treasury stock purchases         0 0 0 $ (1,013) (1,013)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)               (694,315)  
Stock-based compensation 0 0   0 484 0 0 $ 0 484
Dividends on Series A preferred stock 0 0   0   (626) 0 0 (626)
Net income (loss) $ 0 $ 0   0 0 (515) 0 $ 0 (515)
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 5,000 16,177 90,063,149         (2,915,229)  
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 16,177   90 210,028 (225,410) 0 $ (3,175) (2,290)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 5,000 16,177 89,632,161         (2,220,914)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 16,177   90 209,151 (224,269) 0 $ (2,162) (1,013)
Treasury stock purchases                 $ (1,600)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)                 (1,009,744)
Net loss                 $ (8,422)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 5,000 17,230 90,906,798         (3,230,658)  
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 17,230   91 214,069 (233,618) 9,472 $ (3,750) 3,494
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023 5,000 16,177 89,632,161         (2,220,914)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 16,177   90 209,151 (224,269) 0 $ (2,162) (1,013)
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 5,000 18,814 92,487,459         (3,860,039)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 4,962 $ 18,814   92 216,116 (238,984) 10,339 $ (4,782) 1,595
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023 5,000 16,177 90,063,149         (2,915,229)  
Balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 16,177   90 210,028 (225,410) 0 $ (3,175) (2,290)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0 1,767 0 0 $ 0 1,767
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares) 0 0 521,876         0  
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0   0 0 0 0 $ 0 0
Dividends on Series A preferred stock (in shares) 0 1,053 0         0  
Dividends on Series A preferred stock $ 0 $ 1,053   0 0 0 0 $ 0 1,053
Common stock issued for services (in shares) 0 0 311,773         0  
Common stock issued for services $ 0 $ 0   1 520 0 0 $ 0 521
Issuance of PodcastOne common stock 0 0   0 (2,410) 0 2,410 0 0
Treasury stock purchases $ 0 $ 0   0 0 0 0 $ (575) (575)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares) 0 0 0         (315,429)  
Net loss                 (7,927)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 0 1,767 0 0 $ 0 1,767
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares) 0 1,053 0         0  
Dividends on Series A preferred stock $ 0 $ 0   0 0 (628) 0 $ 0 (628)
Net income (loss) 0 0   0 0 (7,580) (347) 0 (7,927)
Common stock issued for purchase on intangible assets 0 0   0 917 0 0 0 917
Conversion of PC1 bridge loan 0 0   0 4,752 0 0 0 4,752
Dividends from spin-off of PodcastOne 0 0   0 (1,513) 0 1,513 0 0
Reclassifications of common stock warrants $ 0 $ 0   0 0 0 5,896 $ 0 5,896
Exercise of stock options (in shares) 0 0 10,000         0  
Exercise of stock options $ 0 $ 0   0 8 0 0 $ 0 8
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2023 5,000 17,230 90,906,798         (3,230,658)  
Balance at Sep. 30, 2023 $ 4,827 $ 17,230   91 214,069 (233,618) 9,472 $ (3,750) 3,494
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 5,000 18,814 92,487,459         (3,860,039)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 4,962 $ 18,814   92 216,116 (238,984) 10,339 $ (4,782) 1,595
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0   0 782 0 0 $ 0 782
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares) 0 0 161,498         0  
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0   0 0 0 0 $ 0 0
Dividends on Series A preferred stock (in shares) 0 378 0         0  
Dividends on Series A preferred stock $ 0 $ 378   0 0 (378) 0 $ 0 0
Conversion of Series A preferred stock into common stock and common stock warrants (in shares) (5,000) (6,395) 5,426,233         0  
Conversion of Series A preferred stock into common stock and common stock warrants $ (4,962) $ (6,395)   5 11,668 (316) 0 $ 0 4,962
Common stock issued for services (in shares) 0 0 765,519         0  
Common stock issued for services $ 0 $ 0   1 1,576 0 0 $ 0 1,577
Issuance of PodcastOne common stock 0 0   0 (468) 0 468 0 0
Treasury stock purchases         0 0 0 $ (749) (749)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)               (402,593)  
Net loss 0 0   0   (1,169) (388) $ 0 (1,557)
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0   0 782 0 0 $ 0 782
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares) 0 378 0         0  
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 0 12,797 98,840,709         (4,262,632)  
Balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 0 $ 12,797   98 229,674 (240,847) 10,419 $ (5,531) 6,610
Balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024 5,000 18,814 92,487,459         (3,860,039)  
Balance at Mar. 31, 2024 $ 4,962 $ 18,814   92 216,116 (238,984) 10,339 $ (4,782) 1,595
Treasury stock purchases                 $ (1,000)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)                 (558,247)
Net loss                 $ (3,875)
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024 0 13,187 95,113,077         (155,654)  
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 0 $ 13,187   95 230,933 (248,623) 10,506 $ (250) 5,848
Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 0 12,797 98,840,709         (4,262,632)  
Balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 0 $ 12,797   98 229,674 (240,847) 10,419 $ (5,531) 6,610
Stock-based compensation $ 0 $ 0   0 1,573 0 1,573
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units (in shares) 0 0 475,730          
Shares issued pursuant to restricted stock units $ 0 $ 0   1 0 0 1
Dividends on Series A preferred stock (in shares)   390              
Common stock issued for services (in shares) 0 0 59,270          
Common stock issued for services $ 0 $ 0   0 231 0 231
Treasury stock purchases         0 0 $ (250) (250)
Treasury stock purchases (in shares)               (155,654)  
Net loss 0 0   0   (1,859) (458) (2,317)
Stock-based compensation 0 $ 0   0 1,573 0 1,573
Dividends on Series A preferred stock $ 0                
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares)   390              
Dividends on Series A preferred stock   $ 390              
Dividends on Series A preferred stock       0   (390) 0
Treasury stock retirement (in shares) 0 0 4,262,632         (4,262,632)  
Treasury stock retirement $ 0 $ 0   4 0 5,527 $ (5,531) 0
Treasury stock retirement (in shares) (0) 0 (4,262,632)         4,262,632  
Treasury stock retirement $ 0 $ 0   (4) 0 (5,527) $ 5,531 0
Issuance of PC1 common stock 0   545 0   0
Issuance of PC1 common stock 0   545 0   0
Issuance of PC1 common stock $ 0   (545) 0   0
Issuance of PC1 common stock             545    
Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2024 0 13,187 95,113,077         (155,654)  
Balance at Sep. 30, 2024 $ 0 $ 13,187   $ 95 $ 230,933 $ (248,623) $ 10,506 $ (250) $ 5,848
v3.24.3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net loss $ (3,875) $ (8,422)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 2,764 2,298
Interest paid in kind 0 269
Stock-based compensation 3,287 3,594
Amortization of debt discount 0 1,110
Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives (607) 3,977
Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability 0 174
(Recovery of) provision for credit loss (10) 132
Impairment of intangible assets 176 0
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (863) (3,658)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 415 (412)
Inventories 126 316
Other assets (29) 221
Deferred revenue (79) (112)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 3,425 (1,548)
Accrued royalties 2,106 2,016
Other liabilities 278 0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 7,114 (45)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Purchases of property and equipment (1,325) (1,264)
Purchases of intangible assets 0 (536)
Net cash used in investing activities (1,325) (1,800)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Payment on PodcastOne bridge loan 0 (3,000)
Payment of dividends (509) 0
Repayment on notes payable (340) (113)
Proceeds from notes payable 0 1,700
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 0 8
Purchase of treasury stock (999) (1,588)
Net cash used in financing activities (1,848) (2,993)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 3,941 (4,838)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 7,142 8,649
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period 11,083 3,811
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for income taxes 0 0
Cash paid for interest 982 641
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:    
Common stock issued for prepaid expenses 366 0
Conversion of the bridge loan into PodcastOne common stock 0 4,752
PodcastOne warrants reclassified from liabilities to non-controlling interest 0 5,896
Fair value of shares issued to settle accrued stock to be issued at period end 378 322
Fair value of shares received of PodcastOne common stock to settle payables owed 736 0
Purchase of intangible assets accrued for at period end 118 851
Addition of ROU assets 119 0
Purchase of intangible assets with common stock 0 917
Stock compensation expense capitalized as internally-developed software $ 290 $ 0
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Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
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Note 1 Organization and Basis of Presentation

 

Organization

 

LiveOne, Inc. together with its subsidiaries (“we,” “us,” “our”, the “Company” or “LiveOne”) is a Delaware corporation headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. The Company is a creator-first, music, entertainment and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships, live and virtual events.

 

The Company was reincorporated in the State of Delaware on August 2, 2017, pursuant to a reincorporation merger of Loton, Corp (“Loton”) with and into LiveXLive Media, Inc., Loton’s wholly owned subsidiary at the time. As a result of the reincorporation merger, Loton ceased to exist as a separate entity, with LiveXLive Media, Inc. being the surviving entity. On December 29, 2017, the Company acquired Slacker, Inc. (“Slacker”), an Internet music and radio streaming service incorporated in the state of Delaware, and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of LiveOne. On February 5, 2020, the Company acquired (i) React Presents, LLC a Delaware limited liability company (“React Presents”), and it became a wholly owned subsidiary of LiveXLive Events, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company and (ii) indirectly Spring Awakening, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of React Presents, a producer, promoter and manager of in person live music festivals and events. On July 1, 2020, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary, LiveXLive PodcastOne, Inc., acquired PodcastOne, Inc. (formerly Courtside Group, Inc.) (“PodcastOne”). On December 22, 2020, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary LiveXLive Merchandising, Inc., acquired Custom Personalization Solutions, Inc. (“CPS”). Effective as of October 5, 2021, the Company changed its corporate name to "LiveOne, Inc." On October 17, 2021, the Company through its wholly owned subsidiary LiveXLive PR, Inc., acquired Gramophone Media, Inc. ("Gramophone"). On February 28, 2023, the Company acquired a majority interest in Splitmind LLC and Drumify LLC. On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed a Qualified Event (as defined below) (its spin out from the Company to become a standalone publicly trading company) as a result of its direct listing on The NASDAQ Capital Market on such date (the "Direct Listing"). As of the date of this Quarterly Report, PodcastOne continues to be a majority owned subsidiary of the Company.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024, and include all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024. The results for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year ending March 31, 2025 (“fiscal 2025”). The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2024 has been derived from the Company’s audited balance sheet included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 1, 2024 (the “2024 Form 10-K”).

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete audited financial statements. Therefore, these financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the 2024 Form 10-K.

 

Going Concern and Liquidity

 

The Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

 

The Company’s principal sources of liquidity have historically been its debt and equity issuances and its cash and cash equivalents (which cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash amounted to $11.1 million as of September 30, 2024). As reflected in its interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere herein, the Company has a history of losses, incurred a net loss of $3.9 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024, and provided cash of $7.1 million in operating activities for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and had a working capital deficiency of $22.3 million as of September 30, 2024. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date that these financial statements are filed. The Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. 

 

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to execute its growth strategy and on its ability to raise additional funds. The Company filed a new universal shelf Registration Statement on Form S-3 (the “New Shelf S-3”) with the SEC, which was declared effective by the SEC on February 17, 2022. Under the New Shelf S-3, the Company has the ability to raise up to $150.0 million in cash from the sale of its equity, debt and/or other financial instruments. In May 2024, the Company entered into a Sales Agreement with Roth Capital Partners, LLC ("Roth Capital"), under which the Company  may offer and sell shares of our common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $25 million from time to time through Roth Capital acting as the Company's sales agent. As of the filing of this Quarterly Report, we have not sold any shares under such agreement. The uncertain market conditions may limit the Company’s ability to access capital, may reduce demand for its services and may negatively impact its ability to retain key personnel. Management may seek additional funds, primarily through the issuance of equity and/or debt securities for cash to operate the Company’s business. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain terms that result in undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for its stockholders, in case of equity and/or convertible debt financing. If the Company is unable to obtain sufficient financing when needed, the Company may also have to reduce certain overhead costs through the reduction of salaries and other means and settle liabilities through negotiation. There can be no assurance that management’s attempts at any or all of these endeavors will be successful.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly and majority owned subsidiaries. Acquisitions are included in the Company’s interim unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of the acquisition. The Company uses purchase accounting for its acquisitions, which results in all assets and liabilities of acquired businesses being recorded at their estimated fair values on the acquisition dates. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain amounts in the Company’s previously issued financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

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6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
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Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s significant accounting policies from those previously disclosed in the consolidated financial statements included in the 2024 Form 10-K, other than those included below.

  

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with the United States of America (“US”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include revenue, allowance for doubtful accounts, the assigned value of acquired assets and assumed and contingent liabilities associated with business combinations and the related purchase price allocation, useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill and other assets, inventory calculations and reserves, the fair value of the Company’s equity-based compensation awards and convertible debt and debenture instruments, fair values of derivatives, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates compared to historical experience and trends, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. There is a reasonable possibility that actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material to the financial position and results of operations, specifically in assessing when the collectability of revenue related consideration is probable, and the impairment assessment of goodwill, indefinite lived assets or long-lived assets that are depreciated or amortized.

 

Segment Reporting

 

The Company presents the financial statements by segment in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) to provide investors with transparency into how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the business. The Company determined the CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM reviews financial information and allocates resources across its three operating segments.

 

Revenue Recognition Policy

 

The Company accounts for a contract with a customer when an approved contract exists, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and the collectability of substantially all of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company uses the expected value method to estimate the value of variable consideration on advertising and with original equipment manufacturer contracts to include in the transaction price and reflect changes to such estimates in periods in which they occur. Variable consideration for these services is allocated to and recognized over the related time period such advertising and membership services are rendered as the amounts reflect the consideration the Company is entitled to and relate specifically to the Company’s efforts to satisfy its performance obligation. The amount of variable consideration included in revenue is limited to the extent that it is probable that the amount will not be subject to significant reversal when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.

 

Practical Expedients

 

The Company elected the practical expedient and recognized the incremental costs of obtaining a contract, if any, as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that would have been recognized is one year or less.

 

Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition

 

The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction and is evaluated on a transaction by transaction basis. To the extent the Company acts as the principal, revenue is reported on a gross basis net of any sales tax from customers, when applicable. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on an evaluation of whether the Company controls the good or service prior to transfer to the customer. Where applicable, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal in all of its membership service, sponsorship, and merchandising streams and may act as principal or agent for its ticketing/live events, advertising and licensing revenue streams. 

 

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the following services:

 

Membership Services

 

Membership services revenue substantially consist of monthly to annual recurring membership fees, which are primarily paid in advance by credit card or through direct billings arrangements. The Company defers the portions of monthly to annual recurring membership fees collected in advance and recognizes them in the period earned. Membership revenue is recognized in the period of services rendered. The Company’s membership revenue consists of performance obligations that are satisfied over time. This has been determined based on the fact that the nature of services offered are membership based where the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of the services provided regardless of whether the customer uses the services or not. As a result, the Company has concluded that the best measure of progress toward the complete satisfaction of the performance obligation over time is a time-based measure. The Company recognizes membership revenue straight-line through the membership period.

 

Membership Services consist of:

 

Direct member, mobile service provider and mobile app services

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services on both a direct basis and through memberships sold through certain third-party mobile service providers and mobile app services (collectively the “Mobile Providers”). For memberships sold through the Mobile Providers, the member executes an on-line agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the member upon purchase of the membership. The Mobile Providers promote the Slacker app through their e-store, process payments for memberships, and retain a percentage of revenue as a fee. The Company reports this revenue gross of the fee retained by the Mobile Providers, as the member is Slacker’s customer in the contract and Slacker controls the service prior to the transfer to the member. Membership revenues from monthly memberships sold directly through Mobile Providers are subject to such Mobile Providers’ refund or cancellation terms. Revenues from Mobile Providers are recognized net of any such adjustments for variable consideration, including refunds and other fees. The Company’s payment terms vary based on whether the membership is sold on a direct basis or through Mobile Providers. Memberships sold on a direct basis require payment before the services are delivered to the customer. The payment terms for memberships sold through Mobile Providers vary, but are generally payable within 30 days.

 

Third-Party Original Equipment Manufacturers

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services through memberships sold through a third-party Original Equipment Manufacturer (the “OEM”). For memberships sold through the OEM, the OEM executes an agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the OEM upon purchase of the membership. The OEM installs the Slacker app in their equipment and provides the Slacker service to the OEM’s customers. The monthly fee charged to the OEM is based upon a fixed rate per vehicle, multiplied by the variable number of total vehicles which have signed up for a paid membership. The number of customers, or the variable consideration, is reported by OEMs and resolved on a monthly basis. The Company’s payment terms with OEM are up to 30 days.

 

Advertising Revenue

 

Advertising revenue primarily consist of revenues generated from the sale of audio, video, and display advertising space to third-party advertising exchanges. Revenues are recognized based on delivery of impressions over the contract period to the third-party exchanges, either when an ad is placed for listening or viewing by a visitor or when the visitor “clicks through” on the advertisement. The advertising exchange companies report the variable advertising revenue performed on a monthly basis which represents the Company’s efforts to satisfy the performance obligation. Additionally, following the acquisition of PodcastOne, the Company began deriving revenue from podcast advertising. PodcastOne earns advertising revenues primarily for fees earned from advertisement placement purchased by the customer during the time the podcast is delivered to the viewing audience, under the terms and conditions as set forth in the applicable podcasting agreement calculated using impressions.

 

From time to time the Company enters into barter transactions involving advertising provided in exchange for goods and services. Revenue from barter transactions is recognized ratably over time based on the terms of the contract as delivery of impressions is performed on a consistent basis. Services received are charged to expense in the same manner.  Barter revenue for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $6.0 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Barter revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $12.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively.

 

Licensing Revenue

 

Licensing revenue primarily consists of sales of licensing rights to digitally stream the Company’s live music services. Licensing revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, which is typically when the live event has aired. Any license fees collected in advance of an event are deferred until the event airs. We report our licensing revenue on a gross basis as we act as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Sponsorship Revenue

 

Sponsorship revenue primarily consists of sales of sponsorship programs that provide sponsors with opportunities to reach the Company’s customers. Sponsorship revenue is recognized as the event airs. Any sponsorship fees collected in advance of the contract term (typically an event) are deferred until the event airs. The Company reports sponsorship revenue on a gross basis as the Company acts as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Merchandising Revenue

 

Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue and measures the transaction price net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. Sales also include shipping and handling charges billed to customers, with the related freight costs included in cost of goods sold. Sales commissions are expensed as incurred and are recorded in sales and marketing expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s customer contracts do not have a significant financing component due to their short durations, which are typically effective for one year or less and have payment terms that are generally 30 to 60 days. Wholesale revenue is generally recognized when products are shipped, depending on the applicable contract terms. The Company records a refund liability for expected returns based on prior returns history, recent trends, and projections for returns on sales in the current period. The refund liability at  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was less than $0.1 million, respectively.

 

Ticket/Event Revenue

 

Ticket/Event revenue is primarily from the sale of tickets and promoter fees earned from venues or other co-promoters under one of several formulas, including a fixed guaranteed amount and/or a percentage of ticket sales or event profits.

 

Revenue from the promotion or production of an event is recognized at a point in time when the show occurs. Revenue collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. Revenue collected from sponsorship agreements, which is not related to a single event, is classified as deferred revenue and recognized over the term of the agreement or operating season as the benefits are provided to the sponsor.

 

Revenue from the Company’s ticketing operations primarily consists of service fees charged at the time a ticket for an event is sold in either the primary or secondary markets, including both online pay-per-view ("PPV") tickets as well as ticket physically purchased through a ticket sale vendor. For primary tickets sold to the Company’s PPV and festival events the revenue for the associated ticket service charges collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. For PPV arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, i.e. delivery of the online stream, sponsorships, digital meet and greet, or physical merchandise, the Company allocates the total contract consideration to each performance obligation using the standalone selling price. If the standalone selling price is not readily determinable, it is estimated using observable inputs including an adjusted market-based approach, expected cost plus margin, or the residual approach.

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted to addback dividends (declared or cumulative undeclared) applicable to the Series A Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and the dilutive effect of contingent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive contingent shares, which primarily consist of stock options issued to employees, directors and consultants, restricted stock units, warrants issued to third parties and accounted for as equity instruments and convertible notes would be excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities such as our preferred stock. Under the two-class method, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders adjusts basic net income per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs").

 

The treasury stock method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and RSUs. The if-converted method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of the Preferred Stock. In both methods, diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are adjusted to account for the impact of the assumed issuance of potential common shares that are dilutive, subject to dilution sequencing rules.

 

At September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had 2,251,667 and 2,281,667 options outstanding, respectively, 1,726,237 and 2,874,855 restricted stock units outstanding, respectively, and 4,949,399 and no common stock warrants, respectively, that are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

In thousands, except per share amounts

 

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

 

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(1,859) $(7,580) $(3,029) $(8,075)

Deemed dividends upon redemption of Series A preferred stock

  -   -   (316)  - 

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

  (390)  (628)  (768)  (1,254)

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(2,249) $(8,208) $(4,113) $(9,329)

Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

  94,658,182   87,222,168   94,605,055   87,097,201 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

 $(0.02) $(0.09) $(0.04) $(0.11)

 

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities, when purchased, of three months or less.

 

The following table provides amounts included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

September 30, 2024

  

March 31, 2024

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $11,053  $6,987 

Restricted cash

  30   155 

Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 $11,083  $7,142 

 

Non-Controlling Interest

 

The Company consolidates entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. The Company consolidates subsidiaries in which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights. Non-controlling interests represent third-party equity ownership interests in the Company’s consolidated entities. The amount of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests is disclosed in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company maintains certain letters of credit agreements with its banking provider, which are secured by the Company’s cash for periods of less than one year. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had restricted cash of $30,000 and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. Generally, it records specific reserves to reduce the amounts recorded to what it believes will be collected when a customer’s account ages beyond typical collection patterns, or the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations.

 

The Company believes that the credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the large and established nature of its largest customers and the nature of its membership receivables. At September 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that made up 45% of the total accounts receivable balance. At September 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that made up 29% of the total accounts receivable balance. 

 

The Company’s accounts receivable at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts receivable, gross

 $15,124  $14,260 

Less: Allowance for credit losses

  (1,045)  (1,055)

Accounts receivable, net

 $14,079  $13,205 

 

Inventories

 

Inventories, principally raw materials awaiting final customization process, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are relieved on a first-in, first-out basis.

 

The carrying value of inventories is reduced for any excess and obsolete inventory. Excess and obsolete reductions are determined based on currently available information, including the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers and liquidations, and the age of inventory.

 

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and is carried at cost. Acquired trademarks and trade names are assessed as indefinite lived assets if there are no foreseeable limits on the periods of time over which they are expected to contribute cash flows. Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment testing, as well as between annual tests when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Estimations and assumptions regarding future performance, results of the Company’s operations and comparability of its market capitalization and net book value will be used. We perform our annual impairment testing at January 1 of each year.

 

Our annual goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, our reporting unit is the same as our three operating segments. We generally test goodwill for possible impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether any triggering events have occurred during the quarter that indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not used, or if the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, a quantitative impairment test is performed. If a quantitative test is performed, we determine the fair value of the related reporting unit and compare this value to the recorded net assets of the reporting unit, including goodwill. The fair value of our reporting unit is determined using an income approach based on a discounted cash flow model. In the event the recorded net assets of the reporting unit exceed the estimated fair value of such assets, an impairment charge is recorded. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the net assets of the segment, no impairments of goodwill were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of goodwill for determining whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of goodwill using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess goodwill for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. At September 30, 2024, the amount of goodwill allocated to reporting units with negative net assets was as follows: Slacker, $9.7 million.

 

We test our acquired trademarks and trade names for possible impairment by applying the same process as for goodwill. In the instance when a qualitative test is not performed or is inconclusive, a quantitative test is performed by using a discounted cash flow model to estimate fair value of our acquired trademarks and trade names. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the carrying value of the trademarks and trade names, no impairments of acquired trademarks and trade names were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the indefinite-lived assets is not recoverable and that that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets for determining whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived assets are impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the indefinite-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available.

 

Intangible Assets with Finite Useful Lives

 

The Company has certain finite-lived intangible assets that were initially recorded at their fair value at the time of acquisition. These intangible assets consist of Intellectual Property, Customer Relationships, Content Creator Relationships, Wholesale Relationships, Domain Names, Customer List, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Non-compete Agreements resulting from business combinations. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives, which are generally as follows: Intellectual Property (15 years), Customer, Content Creator and Wholesale Relationships (1-6 years), Domain Names, Customer Lists, and Software (5 years), Patents (15 years), and Non-Compete Agreements (3 years).

 

The Company reviews all finite lived intangible assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the excess carrying value over the fair value in its consolidated statements of operations. In our assessment for potential impairment we identified triggering events due to the events resulting from the change in terms with our largest OEM customer. We performed a quantitative assessment using the guidance in ASC 360 and we concluded that there was no impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the long-lived assets is not recoverable and that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the long-lived assets. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the long-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the long-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. We recorded an impairment of $0.2 million and none for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We noted no impairment that needed to be recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains cash balances at commercial banks. Cash balances commonly exceed the $250,000 amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to such cash and cash equivalents.

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to update reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. This update is effective beginning with the Company’s 2024 fiscal year annual reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on April 1, 2024 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which will require the Company to disclose specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require the Company to disaggregate its income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 beginning in the first quarter of 2026. ASU 2023-09 allows for adoption using either a prospective or retrospective transition method. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.

 

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6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Text Block]

Note 3 Revenue

 

The following table represents a disaggregation of revenue from contracts with customers for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Revenue

                

Membership Services

 $19,477  $16,428  $38,326  $31,640 

Advertising

  12,309   10,732   25,383   21,516 

Merchandising

  808   1,259   1,963   2,999 

Sponsorship and Licensing

  -   97   -   126 

Ticket/Event

  -   12   -   14 

Total Revenue

 $32,594  $28,528  $65,672  $56,295 

 

For some contracts, the Company may invoice up front for services recognized over time or for contracts in which the Company has unsatisfied performance obligations. Payment terms and conditions vary by contract type, although terms generally cover monthly payments. In the circumstances where the timing of invoicing differs from the timing of revenue recognition, the Company has determined its contracts do not include a significant financing component. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient under ASC 606-10-50-14 and not provide disclosure of the amount and timing of performance obligations as the performance obligations are part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, one customer accounted for 57% and 51% of the Company’s consolidated revenues, respectively. For the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, one customer accounted for 55% and 51% of the Company’s consolidated revenues, respectively. 

 

The following table summarizes the significant changes in the deferred revenue balances during the three months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Deferred

 
  

Revenue

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $728 

Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at beginning of period

  (303)

Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period

  224 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $649 

  

v3.24.3
Note 4 - Property and Equipment
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4 Property and Equipment

 

The Company’s property and equipment at September 30, 2024 and  March 31, 2024 was as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Property and equipment, net

        

Computer, machinery, and software equipment

 $3,338  $6,564 

Furniture and fixtures

  561   556 

Leasehold improvements

  597   597 

Capitalized internally developed software

  19,773   18,109 

Total property and equipment

  24,269   25,826 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (20,520)  (22,180)

Total property and equipment, net

 $3,749  $3,646 

 

Depreciation expense was $0.8 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $1.6 million and $1.6 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2024 the Company disposed of $3.3 million of equipment with a corresponding write-off to accumulated depreciation.

 

v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5 Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill

 

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Goodwill

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $23,379 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $23,379 

 

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of indefinite-lived brand and trade names intangible assets that are only in the Company’s Audio Group operating segment for the three months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Tradenames

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $4,637 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $4,637 

 

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of September 30, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,415   2,951 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  3,688   2,123   1,565 

Domain names

  523   214   309 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   490   581 

Customer list

  2,673   1,730   943 

Total

 $39,172  $32,823  $6,349 

 

The Company’s finite-lived intangible assets were as follows as of  March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,236   3,130 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  4,082   1,568   2,514 

Domain names

  523   190   333 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   439   632 

Customer list

  2,673   1,504   1,169 

Total

 $39,566  $31,788  $7,778 

 

Intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern in which the economic benefits associated with the asset are expected to be consumed, which to date has approximated the straight-line method of amortization. The estimated useful lives for patents, customer relationships, domain names, brand and tradename and customer list are generally three to 15 years, one to two years, two to five years, seven to ten years and three to four years, respectively.

 

The Company’s amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets was $0.5 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s amortization expense on its finite-lived intangible assets was $1.1 million and $0.7 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $0.2 million and none for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 was the result of the winding down of a podcast show acquired by PodcastOne.

 

Finder's Agreement

 

In September 2023, PodcastOne entered into a finder's fee arrangement pursuant to which it agreed to issue shares of PodcastOne common stock at a price of $8.00 per share (subject to adjustment in certain limited circumstances) as a finder’s fee to a certain third party podcast platform in the event certain former and/or current podcasts creators of such platform entered into new podcasting agreements with PodcastOne, with the amount of the fee to be based on the amount of revenues actually derived by PodcastOne from such podcasts during a predetermined period. Payments made to such third party attributed to PodcastOne entering into new podcast contracts were capitalized to content creator relationship intangibles. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company has capitalized $3.2 million of payments made to such third party. $1.8 million of the $3.2 million capitalized of payments made to such third party was paid with PodcastOne common stock.

 

The Company expects to record amortization of intangible assets for fiscal years ending March 31, 2025 and future fiscal years as follows (in thousands):

 

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $994 

2026

  1,762 

2027

  1,023 

2028

  508 

2029

  508 

Thereafter

  1,554 
  $6,349 

  

v3.24.3
Note 6 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 6 Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts payable

 $17,356  $15,154 

Accrued liabilities

  12,214   11,708 

Lease liabilities, current

  5   91 
  $29,575  $26,953 

 

v3.24.3
Note 7 - Notes Payable
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Notes Payable [Text Block]

Note 7 Notes Payable

 

Notes payable at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

SBA loan

 $158  $160 

Capchase loan

  963   1,303 
   1,121   1,463 

Less: Current portion of Notes payable

  (690)  (692)

Notes payable

 $431  $771 

 

SBA Loan

 

On June 17, 2020, the Company received the proceeds from a loan in the amount of less than $0.2 million from the United States. Small Business Administration (the “SBA”). Installment payments, including principal and interest, begin 12-months from the date of the promissory note. The balance is payable 30-years from the date of the promissory note, and bears interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum. There are no covenants associated with the SBA loan.

 

Loan and Security Agreement

 

In August 2023, the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Capchase Inc. (“Capchase”) pursuant to which the Company borrowed the amount of $1.7 million to further develop and acquire certain podcasts acquired by PodcastOne and for general working capital. The debt is subordinated to the ABL Credit Facility and bears an interest rate of 9%, which is included in the monthly amortization payments of approximately $73,100, with the final amortization payment due on February 4, 2026. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with covenants under the Capchase agreement.

 

Maturities of notes payables as of September 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

  

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $350 

2026

  627 

2027

  4 

2028

  4 

2029

  4 

Thereafter

  132 

Total

 $1,121 

 

v3.24.3
Note 8 - PodcastOne Bridge Loan
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 8 PodcastOne Bridge Loan

 

PodcastOnes Private Placement

 

On July 15, 2022, PodcastOne completed a private placement offering (the “PC1 Bridge Loan”) of PodcastOne’s unsecured convertible notes with an original issue discount of 10% (the “OID”) in the aggregate principal amount of $8.8 million (the “PC1 Notes”) to certain accredited investors and institutional investors (collectively, the “Purchasers”), for gross proceeds of $8.0 million pursuant to the Subscription Agreements entered into with the Purchasers (the “Subscription Agreements”). In connection with the sale of the PC1 Notes, the Purchasers received warrants (the “PC1 Warrants”) to purchase a number of shares (the “PC1 Warrant Shares”) of PodcastOne’s common stock, par value $0.00001 per share. The PC1 Notes were scheduled to mature one year from July 15, 2022, subject to a one-time three-month extension at PodcastOne’s election, and were subsequently extended to October 15, 2023 (the “Maturity Date”). The PC1 Notes bore interest at a rate of 10% per annum payable on maturity. The PC1 Notes automatically convert into the securities of PodcastOne sold in a Qualified Financing (an initial public offering of PodcastOne’s securities from which PodcastOne’s trading market at the closing of such offering is a national securities exchange) or Qualified Event (a direct listing of PodcastOne’s securities on a national securities exchange), as applicable, upon the closing of a Qualified Financing or Qualified Event, as applicable, at a price per share equal to the lesser of (i) the price equal to $60.0 million divided by the aggregate number of shares of PodcastOne’s common stock outstanding immediately prior to the closing of a Qualified Financing or "Qualified Event", as applicable (assuming full conversion or exercise of all convertible and exercisable securities of PodcastOne then outstanding, subject to certain exceptions), and (ii) 70% of the offering price of the shares (or whole units, as applicable) in the Qualified Financing or 70% of the initial listing price of the shares on a national securities exchange in the Qualified Event, as applicable. Each holder of the PC1 Notes (other than the Company) could at such holder’s option require PodcastOne to redeem up to 45% of the principal amount of such holder’s PC1 Notes (together with accrued interest thereon, but excluding the OID), in aggregate up to $3,000,000 for all of the PC1 Notes (other than those held by the Company), immediately prior to the completion of a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, with such redemption to have been made pro rata to the redeeming holders of the PC1 Notes (the “Optional Redemption”).

 

The Company also agreed (i) not to effect a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, unless immediately following such event the Company owns no less than 66% of PodcastOne’s equity, unless in either case otherwise permitted by the written consent of the holders of the majority of the PC1 Notes (excluding the Company) (the “Majority Noteholders”) and the senior lender, as applicable, (ii) that until a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, is consummated, the Company guaranteed the repayment of the PC1 Notes when due (other than the Bridge Notes issued to LiveOne) and any interest or other fees due thereunder, and (iii) that if PodcastOne has not consummated a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event, as applicable, by February 15, 2023, March 15, 2023 or April 15, 2023, unless in either case permitted by the written consent of the Majority Noteholders, PodcastOne was required to redeem $1,000,000 of the then outstanding PC1 Notes (other than the PC1 Notes issued to the Company) by the tenth calendar day of each month immediately following such respective date, up to an aggregate redemption of $3,000,000 over the course of such three months, each of which shall be distributed to the holders of the Bridge Notes (other than LiveOne) on a prorated basis (the “Early Redemption”).

 

PodcastOne further agreed to register the shares of its common stock issuable upon conversion of the PC1 Notes and exercise of the PC1 Warrants in connection with a Qualified Financing or a Qualified Event. If PodcastOne did not file such registration statement on or prior to April 15, 2023, PodcastOne would have been required to prepay $1,000,000 of the PC1 Notes pro rata to the PC1 Notes holders (other than the Company), and if PodcastOne did not file such registration statement on or prior to July 15, 2023, PodcastOne would have been required to prepay $2,000,000 of the PC1 Notes pro rata to the PC1 Notes holders (other than the Company) (the “Reg St Redemption”). PodcastOne was not required to redeem or repay more than a total of $3,000,000 of the principal amount of the PC1 Notes as a result of the Optional Redemption, the Early Redemption and/or the Reg St Redemption.

 

As part of the PC1 Bridge Loan, PodcastOne redeemed $3.0 million (excluding the OID) worth of PC1 Notes.

 

On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed a Qualified Event (its spin out from the Company to become a standard publicly trading company (the “Spin-Out”)) as a result of the Direct Listing. In connection with such completed Qualified Event, all of the remaining PC1 Notes (including interest thereunder) in the aggregate amount of approximately $7.02 million converted into approximately 2,341,000 shares of PodcastOne’s common stock. 

 

Warrants

 

The PC1 Warrants were classified as liabilities as they represent an obligation to deliver a variable number of shares of common stock in the future and are therefore required to be initially and subsequently measured at fair value each reporting period. The Company recorded a warrant liability in the amount of $1.7 million (and reduced the proceeds allocated to the PC1 Notes accordingly). The fair value of the PC1 Warrant liability is remeasured each reporting period using a Black Scholes model, and the change in fair value is recorded as an adjustment to the PC1 Warrant liability with the unrealized gains or losses reflected in other income (expense). On September 8, 2023, as a result of the Direct Listing and the shares of PodcastOne's common stock becoming publicly traded, the warrant liability was reclassified to equity as the number and exercise price of the warrants was settled at 3,114,000 warrants with an exercise price of $3.00 per warrant per the warrant agreement.

 

The fair value of the PC1 Warrants is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Black Scholes” modeling, incorporating the following inputs at issuance:

 

  

July 15,

 
  

2022

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  88.88%

Risk-free interest rate

  3.02%

Simulated share price

 $5.33 

Exercise price

 $5.22 

 

The fair value of the PC1 Warrants is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Black-Scholes” modeling, incorporating the following inputs for the periods noted below: 

 

  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.10%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.43%

Simulated share price

 $4.39 

Exercise price

 $3.00 

 

  

March 31,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Simulated share price

 $2.64 

Exercise price

 $2.64 

 

Total loss of $4.0 million for warrant liabilities accounted for as derivatives have been recorded in other expense for the six months ended September 30, 2023, in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. The fair value of the warrant as of September 8, 2023 was $5.9 million and was classified as equity as the warrants were exercisable for a fixed price of $3.00. As of September 30, 2024, 3,114,000 warrants of PodcastOne remain outstanding and none have been exercised.

 

Redemption Features

 

The Company determined that the redemption features associated with the PC1 Bridge Loan meet the accounting definition of an embedded derivative that must be separated from the PC1 Bridge Loan and initially and subsequently be reported as a liability (“the Redemption Liability”) and measured at fair value. The fair value of the Redemption Liability was determined using a Monte Carlo simulation model using three scenarios (1) redemption prior to the initial maturity date (65% weighted), (2) redemption at the initial maturity date (25% weighted) and (3) redemption after the initial maturity date (10% weighted).

 

The fair value of the redemption features is measured in accordance with ASC 820 “Fair Value Measurement”, using “Monte Carlo simulation” modeling, incorporating the following inputs for the following periods: 

 

  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Simulations

  100,000 

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Conversion price

 $2.54 

Stock price

 $2.64 

 

The fair value of the Redemption Liability was none at September 30, 2023 and was eliminated as the PC1 Bridge Loan notes were converted into common stock, therefore the derivative component was cancelled.  The $0.2 million change in the fair value of the Redemption Liability derivative as of September 30, 2023 was recorded as a loss and included in other income in the interim unaudited accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended September 20, 2023.

 

The resulting discount from the OID, underwriting fees, PC1 Warrants, and embedded Redemption Liability derivative of $2.8 million was amortized to interest expense through July 15, 2023, the term of the PC1 Bridge Loan, using the effective interest method. Interest expense resulting from the amortization of the discount for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 was $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

 

Interest expense with respect to the PC1 Bridge Loan for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. There were no restrictive operational covenants associated with the PC1 Bridge Loan.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, PodcastOne redeemed $3.0 million of the PC1 Notes held by third-party holders (other than the Company). At September 30, 2023, all of the PC1 Notes and accrued interest therein have been converted in full in connection with the Spin-Out.

 

v3.24.3
Note 9 - Senior Secured Line of Credit
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Line of Credit [Text Block]

Note 9 Senior Secured Line of Credit

 

On June 2, 2021, the Company entered into a Business Loan Agreement (the "Former Business Loan Agreement") with East West Bank (the “Senior Lender”), which provided for a revolving credit facility collateralized by all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. In connection with the Former Business Loan Agreement, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with the Senior Lender and established the revolving line of credit in the amount of $7.0 million (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), maturing on June 2, 2023.

 

In July 2022, the Company extended the maturity date of its revolving credit facility to June 2024 and its variable interest rate was increased to 2.5%. The Revolving Credit Facility bears interest at a variable rate equal to the Wall Street Journal Prime Rate, plus 2.5%. The interest rate for the period ended September 30, 2024 was 10.50%.

 

The principal balance under the Revolving Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024 was $7.0 million. The Company recorded interest expense of $0.3 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recorded interest expense of $0.5 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 the Company was in compliance with covenants under the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

On September 8, 2023 and effective as of August 22, 2023, the Company entered into a new Business Loan Agreement (the “New Business Loan Agreement”) with the Senior Lender, to convert the Company’s revolving credit facility with the Senior Lender into an assets backed loan credit facility with the Senior Lender, which shall continue to be collateralized by a first lien on all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries (the “ABL Credit Facility”). The New Business Loan Agreement provides the Company with borrowing capacity of up to the Borrowing Base (as defined in the Business Loan Agreement). Pursuant to the New Business Loan Agreement, the requirement that the Company and its related entities shall at all times maintain a certain minimum deposit with the Senior Lender was reduced from $8,000,000 to $5,000,000.

 

On  May 31, 2024, the Company was granted an extension of 90 days on the maturity date, therefore the Revolving Credit Facility was scheduled to mature in  September 2024. 

 

Borrowings under the ABL Credit Facility are subject to certain covenants as set forth in the New Business Loan Agreement and bear interest at a rate equal to the prime rate plus 2.50%, provided, that it shall not be less than 7.00%. The Company may prepay at any time without penalty all or a portion of the amount owed to the Senior Lender. The Business Loan Agreement includes various financial and other covenants with which the Company has to comply in order to maintain borrowing availability, including maintaining required minimum liquidity amount and Borrowing Base capacity.

 

In connection with the New Business Loan Agreement, the Company’s current Promissory Note, dated as of June 2, 2021, issued to the Senior Lender in the principal amount of $7,000,000 (the “Promissory Note”) continues in effect except as modified by the New Business Loan Agreement and the Change in Terms Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2023 entered into by the Company and the Senior Lender in connection with the New Business Loan Agreement.

 

The principal balance under the ABL Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024 was $7.0 million, respectively. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants associated with the ABL Credit Facility as of September 30, 2024.

  

v3.24.3
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10 Related Party Transactions

 

As of March 31, 2022, the Company had unsecured convertible Trinad Notes outstanding which were issued to Trinad Capital. In February 2023, the Trinad Notes along with accrued interest were converted into 6,177 shares of Series A Preferred Stock in addition to 200,000 shares of common stock. 3,813 shares of Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding as of September 30, 2024. In April 2023 and July 2023, the Company issued 116 and 192 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock, respectively, to Trinad Capital as dividend payments required by the terms of the Series A Preferred Stock.

 

On September 8, 2023, PodcastOne completed its Direct Listing on the Nasdaq Capital Market which resulted in the Company owning 15,672,186 shares of common stock in PodcastOne along with 1,100,000 common stock warrants to purchase shares of PodcastOne's common stock as of March 31, 2024. Also, on this date, PodcastOne issued 147,044 shares of PodcastOne common stock to the Company's CEO as a result of his ownership of the Company's preferred stock.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and the year ended  March 31, 2024, the Company received 424,000 and 159,333 shares of PodcastOne Common stock with a fair value of $0.9 million $0.3 million, respectively, in exchange for amounts owed under a cost sharing arrangement between PodcastOne and the Company.

 

During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issue or reserved 46,113 and 149,496 shares of common stock with a value of $0.1 million and $0.2 million to a relative of the CEO for services performed, respectively.

 

v3.24.3
Note 11 - Leases
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

Note 11 Leases

 

The Company leases a space at a location under a non-cancellable operating lease with a remaining lease term of one year, which originally expired in fiscal year 2022 and was renewed for an additional year. On December 22, 2020, the Company acquired CPS which included the assumption of an operating lease for a 55,120 square foot light manufacturing facility located in Addison Illinois, which expired  June 30, 2024. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, CPS entered into a three year lease for office space in Palatine, Illinois.

 

The Company leases several office locations with lease terms that are less than 12 months or are on month to month terms. Rent expense for these leases totaled less than $0.1 million for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Operating leases with lease terms of greater than 12 months are capitalized in operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Rent expense for these operating leases totaled $0.2 million during each of the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Rent expense for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively.

 

Operating lease costs for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

  

Six Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Fixed rent cost

 $243  $392 

Short term lease cost

  110   70 

Total operating lease cost

 $353  $462 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 

Operating leases

 

2024

  

2024

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 $117  $88 
         

Operating lease liability, current

 $5  $91 

Operating lease liability, noncurrent

  114   - 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $119  $91 

 

The operating lease right-of-use assets are included in other assets and current operating lease liabilities are included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Significant judgments

 

Discount rate – the Company’s lease is discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate of 8.5% as the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable.

 

Options – the lease term is the minimum noncancelable period of the lease. The Company does not include option periods unless the Company determined it is reasonably certain of exercising the option at inception or when a triggering event occurs.

 

Lease and non-lease components – non-lease components were considered and determined not to be material.

   

v3.24.3
Note 12 - Other Long-term Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 12 Other Long-Term Liabilities

 

Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accrued royalties

 $7,118  $7,508 

Accrued sales tax

  1,842   1,706 

Other long-term liabilities

  357   140 

Total other long-term liabilities

 $9,317  $9,354 

 

The Company classified $7.1 million and $7.5 million of accrued royalties into long term based on contractual arrangements with the royalty holders as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 13 Commitments and Contingencies

 

Contractual Obligations

 

As of  September 30, 2024, the Company is obligated under agreements with various music right holders and labels, festivals, clubs, events, concerts, artists, promoters, venues, music labels and publishers and other contractual obligations to make guaranteed payments as follows: $6.0 million for the fiscal year ending  March 31, 2025, $0.4 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026, $0.5 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2027 and $0.5 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2028.

 

On a quarterly basis, the Company records the greater of the cumulative actual content acquisition costs incurred or the cumulative minimum guarantee based on forecasted usage for the minimum guarantee period. The minimum guarantee period of time is the period that the minimum guarantee relates to, as specified in each agreement, which may be annual or a longer period. The cumulative minimum guarantee, based on forecasted usage, considers factors such as listening hours, revenue, members, and other terms of each agreement that impact the Company’s expected attainment or recoupment of the minimum guarantees based on the relative attribution method.

 

Several of the Company’s content acquisition agreements also include provisions related to the royalty payments and structures of those agreements relative to other content licensing arrangements, which, if triggered, could cause the Company’s payments under those agreements to escalate, which included payments to be made in common stock. In addition, record labels, publishers and performing rights organizations with whom the Company has entered into direct license agreements have the right to audit the Company’s content acquisition payments, and any such audit could result in disputes over whether the Company has paid the proper content acquisition costs. However, as of September 30, 2024, the Company does not believe it is probable that these provisions of its agreements discussed above will, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on its business, financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

On August 4, 2022, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with a certain music partner attributed to past royalties owed. The Company issued 800,000 shares of its common stock to the music partner and settled $0.4 million of accounts payable with the remaining value of the shares attributed to prepayment for future royalties. The fair value of the shares was determined to be $1.0 million based on the Company’s share price at the date the shares were issued. As of September 30, 2024, no amount was recorded as a prepaid asset related to this transaction in order to fund future amounts owed for royalties. As the agreement was not terminated by the music partner after one year, the Company issued to the music partner an additional 200,000 shares of its common stock as prepayment of future royalties during the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 ("Fiscal 2024").

 

Employment Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2024, the Company has an employment arrangement with its two named executive officers (“Section 16 Officers”) that provide salary payments of $0.7 million and target bonus compensation of up to $0.3 million on an annual basis. Furthermore, such employment arrangements consist of an employment agreement which contains severance clauses that could require severance payments in the aggregate amount of $0.3 million (excluding the value of potential payouts of discretionary bonuses, pro-rata bonuses, and potential accelerated vesting of equity awards granted to such executive officers) to the Company’s CFO.

 

On August 28, 2023, the Company's subsidiary, PodcastOne, Inc., entered into a new two-year employment contract with its President for $0.4 million per year effective January 1, 2023.

 

The Company’s CEO agreed to forgive his salary of $0.5 million per annum for the period from August 2021 until December 31, 2022 in exchange for shares of the Company’s common stock and/or restricted stock units to be issued in the future. As of  September 30, 2024, the Company’s board of directors has not yet determined the number of shares of the Company’s common stock and/or restricted stock units to be issued to the CEO as such compensation.

 

Legal Proceedings 

  

During the six months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recorded legal settlement expenses relating to potential claims arising in connection with litigation brought against the Company by certain third parties that were not material and were included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. See also Note 13 ⸺ Legal Proceedings in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on August 13, 2024.

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings and other matters arising in connection with the conduct of its business activities. Many of these proceedings may be at the preliminary stages and/or seek an indeterminate amount of damages. In the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, such routine claims and lawsuits are not significant and we do not currently expect them to have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

v3.24.3
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plan
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Compensation and Employee Benefit Plans [Text Block]

Note 14 Employee Benefit Plan

 

The Company sponsors a 401(k) plan (the “401(k) Plan”) covering all employees. Prior to March 31, 2019, only Slacker employees were eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan the first day of the calendar month following their date of hire. The Company may make discretionary matching contributions to the 401(k) Plan on behalf of its employees up to a maximum of 100% of the participant’s elective deferral up to a maximum of 5% of the employees’ annual compensation. The Company’s matching contributions were not material to the financial statements for the three and six month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.

 

v3.24.3
Note 15 - Stockholders' Deficit
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Equity [Text Block]

Note 15 Stockholders Deficit 

 

Authorized Common Stock and Authority to Create Preferred Stock

 

The Company has the authority to issue up to 510,000,000 shares, consisting of 500,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, and 10,000,000 shares of the Company’s preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share (the “preferred stock”).

 

The Company may issue shares of preferred stock from time to time in one or more series, each of which will have such distinctive designation or title as shall be determined by the Company’s board of directors and will have such voting powers, full or limited, or no voting powers, and such preferences and relative, participating, optional or other special rights and such qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, as shall be stated in the resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of such class or series of preferred stock as may be adopted from time to time by the Company’s board of directors. The Company’s board of directors will have the power to increase or decrease the number of shares of preferred stock of any series after the issuance of shares of that series, but not below the number of shares of such series then outstanding. In case the number of shares of any series shall be decreased, the shares constituting such decrease will resume the status of authorized but unissued shares of preferred stock.

 

It is not possible to state the actual effect of the issuance of any shares of preferred stock on the rights of holders of the common stock until and unless the Company’s board of directors determines the specific rights of the holders of the preferred stock; however, these effects may include: restricting dividends on the common stock, diluting the voting power of the common stock, impairing the liquidation rights of the common stock, or delaying or preventing a change in control of the Company without further action by the stockholders.

  

Stock Repurchase Program

 

In December 2020, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized the repurchase of up to two million shares of its outstanding common stock from time to time. In November 2022, the Company announced that its board of directors has authorized it to expand its stock repurchase program by up to an additional $2,000,000 worth of shares of its common stock to be repurchased from time to time. The timing, price, and quantity of purchases under the program will be at the discretion of our management and will depend upon a variety of factors including share price, general and business market conditions, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, corporate and regulatory requirements, and alternative uses of capital. The program may be expanded, suspended, or discontinued by our board of directors at any time. Although our board of directors has authorized this stock repurchase program, there is no guarantee as to the exact number of shares, if any, that will be repurchased by us, and we may discontinue purchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not warranted. We cannot guarantee that the program will be consummated, fully or all, or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value. The program could affect the trading price of our common stock and increase volatility, and any announcement of a termination of this program may result in a decrease in the trading price of our common stock. In addition, this program could diminish our cash reserves. The Company purchased 558,247 and 1,009,744 shares of its common stock under the stock repurchase program for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for a total of $1.0 million and $1.6 million, respectively.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

The Series A Preferred Stock is convertible at any time at a Holder’s option into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $2.10 per share of common stock, bears a dividend of 12% per annum, is perpetual and has no maturity date. At the option of the Company, the dividend was to be paid in-kind for the first 12 months after April 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”), and thereafter, the Holders had the option to select whether subsequent dividend payments shall be paid in kind or in cash; provided, that as long as any Series A Preferred Stock is held by the “Harvest Funds”, Trinad Capital shall receive the dividend solely in kind. The Series A Preferred Stock shall have no voting rights, except as set forth in the Certificate of Designation or as otherwise required by law.

 

The Company had the option (the “Optional Redemption Right”), on or before the Mandatory Redemption Date (as defined herein), to purchase up to $5,000,000 in aggregate of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the Harvest Funds at a cash redemption price per share of Series A Preferred Stock equal to the Stated Value (the “Redemption Price”). The Company was required on or before August 3, 2024 (the “Mandatory Redemption Date”), and in any event if prior to the Mandatory Redemption Date the Company consummated any financing transaction in which the Company, directly or indirectly, raised, in aggregate, gross proceeds of more than $20,000,000 of new capital, to purchase $5,000,000 in aggregate of the then outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock held by the Harvest Funds (the “Mandatory Redemption Amount”) at the Redemption Price (the “Mandatory Redemption”). If the Optional Redemption Right was exercised up to the full $5,000,000 amount, the Mandatory Redemption requirement would be terminated; provided, that if the Optional Redemption Right was exercised in any amount less than $5,000,000, the Mandatory Redemption Amount would be reduced by the amount that the Optional Redemption Right has been elected and exercised. Without the prior express consent of the majority of the votes entitled to be cast by the holders of Series A Preferred Stock outstanding at the time of such vote (the “Majority Holders”), the Company shall not authorize or issue any additional or other shares of its capital stock that are (i) of senior rank to the Series A Preferred Stock or (ii) of pari passu rank to the Series A Preferred Stock, in each case in respect of the preferences as to dividends, distributions and payments upon the liquidation, dissolution and winding up of the Corporation.

 

Pursuant to the Exchange Agreements, the Company agreed that at any time that any of the shares of Series A Preferred Stock issued to the Harvest Funds are outstanding, (i) to directly or through its 100% owned subsidiaries (as applicable), to own on a fully diluted basis at least 66% of the total equity and voting rights of any and all classes of securities of each of PodcastOne, Slacker, PPV One, Inc., and LiveXLive Events, LLC subsidiaries of the Company, (ii) not to issue shares of its common stock or convertible equity securities at a price less than $2.10 per share (subject to certain exceptions), provided, that such consent shall not be required in connection with any merger, acquisition or other business combinations of the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries with any unaffiliated third party, (iii) not to raise more than an aggregate of $20,000,000 of capital in one or more offerings, including without limitation, one or more equity or debt offerings or a combination thereof, on an accumulated basis commencing after February 3, 2023 (the “Qualified Offering”); provided, that such consent shall not be required for any equity financing of the Company at a price of $2.25 per share or above, and (iv) if after February 3, 2023 the Company distributes any of its assets or any shares of its common stock or Common Stock Equivalents (as defined in the Exchange agreements) of any of its subsidiaries pro rata to the record holders of any class of shares of its common stock, the Company shall distribute to the Holders its pro rata portion of any such distribution (calculated on an as-converted basis with respect to the then outstanding Series A Preferred Stock) concurrently with the distribution to the then record holders of any class of its common stock (including an applicable distribution of shares of PodcastOne’s common stock to the Harvest Funds in connection with PodcastOne’s Spin-Out and special dividend of PodcastOne’s common stock to the Company’s stockholders of record), in each case without the Majority Holders’ prior written consent. Any breach of the aforementioned covenants shall constitute a material breach, which if uncured, shall result in the issuance of an aggregate of 56,473 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock (the “Default Shares”) to the Holders for each five trading days (or pro rata thereof) after the date of the breach; provided, that if such breach is cured within the applicable cure period, no Default Shares shall be issued.

 

In accordance with ASC 480, the Company classified $5.0 million of its Series A Preferred Stock as temporary equity due to the Company’s obligation to redeem $5.0 million of the Series A Preferred Stock on or before 18 months after issuance for cash, which also contains a substantive conversion feature. The redemption feature was not deemed to be closely and clearly related to the equity-type host instrument. Accordingly, it was accounted for as a liability at inception based on its fair value of $0.2 million with subsequent changes in fair value included in earnings.

 

On the Effective Date, the Company entered into Letter Agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”) with (i) Harvest Small Cap Partners Master, Ltd. (“HSCPM”), (ii) Harvest Small Cap Partners, L.P. (“HSCP” and together with HSCPM, the “Harvest Funds”), and (iii) Trinad Capital Master Fund Ltd., a fund controlled by Mr. Ellin, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Chairman, director and principal stockholder (“Trinad Capital” and collectively with the Harvest Funds, the “Holders”), the holders of the Company’s Series A Perpetual Convertible Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), with a stated value of $1,000 per share. Pursuant to the Agreements (i) the Holders converted approximately $11.4 million worth of shares of Series A Preferred Stock into shares of the Company’s common stock, at a price of $2.10 per share, as follows: HSCPM converted 5,602.09 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 2,667,664 shares of the Company’s common stock, HSCP converted 2,397.91 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 1,141,860 shares of the Company’s common stock, and Trinad Capital converted 3,395.09 shares of Series A Preferred Stock into 1,616,709 shares of the Company’s common stock (collectively, the “Shares”), and (ii) HSCPM, HSCP and Trinad Capital received 910,340, 389,660 and 535,399 three-year warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock exercisable at a price of $2.10 per share (collectively, the “Warrants”). The Company accounted for the redemption of the Series A Preferred Stock as a Redemption and extinguished $5.0 million of mezzanine equity and $6.4 million of permanent equity. In addition, the Company recorded the fair value of the common stock issued in the amount of $10.0 million and the fair value of the common stock warrants of $1.6 million to equity in accordance with ASC 260, Earnings Per Share. The derivative associated with the mezzanine equity was extinguished and a gain was recognized for the six months ended September 30, 2024 in the amount of $0.6 million. The difference between the carrying value of the Series A Preferred Stock extinguished, and the fair value of the common stock and common stock warrants issued was recorded as a deemed dividend in the amount of $0.3 million. In addition, pursuant to the Agreements, the Harvest Funds agreed (x) that any future dividends payable on the Series A Preferred Stock shall be paid in-kind or in cash at the option of the Company; provided, that as long as any Series A Preferred Stock is held by the Harvest Funds, Trinad Capital shall receive the dividend solely in kind, (y) to remove the Mandatory Redemption.

 

The change in fair value of the embedded derivative included in the statement of earnings was a loss of $0.5 million for the six months ended September 30, 2024.

 

In accordance with ASC 480, the Company classified $16.2 million of the Series A Preferred Stock as permanent equity in the financial statements as it was not subject to mandatory redemption at the option of the holder. The Company concluded that the Series A Preferred Stock is more akin to an equity-type instrument than a debt-type instrument, therefore the conversion features associated with the Series A preferred stock classified as permanent equity were deemed to be clearly and closely related to the host instrument and not a derivative under ASC 815. Accordingly, the Series A Preferred Stock was not accreted to the redemption amount in effect on the balance sheet date.

 

Each share of Series A Preferred Stock is entitled to receive cumulative dividends payable at a rate per annum of 12% of the Series A Stated Value. During the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company issued 378 and no shares of its Series A Preferred Stock as a dividend in accordance with terms of the Certificate of Designation.

 

2016 Equity Incentive Plan

 

The Company’s board of directors and stockholders approved the Company’s 2016 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the “2016 Plan”) which reserved a total of 12,600,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance. On September 17, 2020, our stockholders approved the amendment to the 2016 Plan to increase the number of shares available for issuance under the plan by 5,000,000 shares increasing the total up to 17,600,000 shares which the Company formally increased on June 30, 2021. Incentive awards authorized under the 2016 Plan include, but are not limited to, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and stock appreciation rights. If an incentive award granted under the 2016 Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to the Company in connection with the exercise of an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2016 Plan.

 

The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $2.3 million and $0.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recognized share-based compensation expense of $4.0 million and $1.7 million during the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.  The total tax benefit recognized related to share-based compensation expense was none for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

PodcastOne 2022 Equity Plan

 

On December 15, 2022, the PodcastOne’s board of directors and the Company as the sole stockholder, through its wholly owned subsidiary, LiveXLive PodcastOne, Inc., approved PodcastOne’s 2022 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2022 Plan”) which reserved a total of 2,000,000 shares of PodcastOne’s common stock for issuance. Incentive awards authorized under the 2022 Plan include, but are not limited to, nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, performance grants intended to comply with Section 162(m) of the Code and stock appreciation rights. If an incentive award granted under the 2022 Plan expires, terminates, is unexercised or is forfeited, or if any shares are surrendered to PodcastOne in connection with the exercise of an incentive award, the shares subject to such award and the surrendered shares will become available for further awards under the 2022 Plan.

 

As of September 30, 2024, PodcastOne has granted incentive awards underlying 879,060 shares of PodcastOne's common stock under the 2022 Plan with a fair value of $3.64 per share. 150,960 of the awards had vested or have been forfeited as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, PodcastOne recognized $1.8 million of stock compensation for vested restricted stock units. Unrecognized compensation costs for unvested PodcastOne restricted stock units issued to employees was $1.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average service period of 0.65 years.

 

Non- Controlling  Interest

 

On September 8, 2023, the Company completed its spin out of PodcastOne from the Company with PodcastOne becoming a standalone publicly trading company (the "Spin-Out"), as a result of which 4.3 million shares of PodcastOne common stock were issued to holders outside of the Company resulting in a non-controlling interest in PodcastOne of 21.64%. The stock dividend of 4.3 million shares was a non-reciprocal transfer between PodcastOne and non-LiveOne shareholders. As a result, the transaction was recorded as a change in non-controlling interest under ASC 810, which resulted in an increase to non-controlling interest of $ $1.5 million. In the Spin-Out, PodcastOne issued an additional 3.2 million shares to non-LVO holders primarily from the conversion of the PC1 Bridge Loan which resulted in a non-controlling interest of 26.50%, resulting in an increase of $2.5 million to non-controlling interest within the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of stockholders' deficit and mezzanine equity during the year ended March 31, 2024. In addition, as a result of the completion of the Spin-Out and the PodcastOne shares of common stock being publicly traded, the variability in the terms of the warrants issued as part of the PC1 Bridge Loan was resolved so that the warrants issued to purchase PodcastOne's common stock were reclassified to equity and classified within non-controlling interest in the amount of $5.9 million during the year ended March 31, 2024. The Company had a non-controlling interest of 28.16% as of  September 30, 2024.

 

v3.24.3
Note 16 - Business Segments and Geographic Reporting
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 16 — Business Segments and Geographic Reporting

 

The Company determined its operating segments in accordance with ASC 280, “Segment Reporting” (“ASC 280”).

 

Beginning in the second quarter of Fiscal 2024, management has determined that the Company has three operating segments (PodcastOne, Slacker and Media Group). The Audio Group consists of the Company's PodcastOne and Slacker subsidiaries and the Media Group consists of the Company's remaining subsidiaries. As a result of the Spin-Out of PodcastOne, the Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) began to make decisions and allocate resources based on three operating segments of the business (PodcastOne, Slacker and Media group). The Company’s operating segments reflects the manner in which its CODM reviews results and allocates resources. The CODM reviews operating segment performance exclusive of share-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, depreciation, and other expenses (including legal fees, expenses, and accruals) related to acquisitions, associated integration activities, and certain other non-cash charges. As a result, the segment information for the prior periods has been recast to conform with the current period presentation.

 

The Company’s three operating segments are also consistent with its internal organizational structure, which is the way the Company assesses operating performance and allocates resources.

 

Customers

 

The Company has one external customer that accounts for more than 10% of its revenue and accounts receivable. Such original equipment manufacturer (the “OEM”) provides premium Slacker service in its new vehicles. Total revenues from the OEM were $18.5 million and $14.8 million for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total revenues from the OEM were $36.0 million and $28.1 million for the six months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Total receivables from the OEM were 45% and 29% of total accounts receivable as of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively. 

 

Segment and Geographic Information

 

The Company’s operations are based in the United States. All material revenues of the Company are derived from the United States. All long-lived assets of the Company are located in the United States, of which $0.3 million resides in PodcastOne, $3.1 million in Slacker and $0.4 million is attributed to our Media Operations. 

 

We manage our working capital on a consolidated basis. Accordingly, segment assets are not reported to, or used by, our management to allocate resources to or assess performance of our segments, and therefore, total segment assets and related depreciation and amortization have not been presented.

 

The following tables present the results of operations for our reportable segments for the three and six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023

 

  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $12,154  $19,558  $882  $-  $32,594 

Net income (loss)

 $(1,669) $3,866  $(1,687) $(2,827) $(2,317)

 

  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $10,516  $16,417  $1,595  $-  $28,528 

Net income (loss)

 $(10,873) $2,250  $3,168  $(2,472) $(7,927)

 

  

Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $25,312  $38,262  $2,098  $-  $65,672 

Net income (loss)

 $(3,035) $7,218  $(3,078) $(4,980) $(3,875)

  

  

Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $21,153  $31,493  $3,649  $-  $56,295 

Net income (loss)

 $(11,083) $5,831  $2,392  $(5,562) $(8,422)

 

Geographic Information

 

All material revenues of the Company are derived from the United States. All long-lived assets of the Company are located in the United States.

  

v3.24.3
Note 17 - Fair Value Measurements
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]

Note 17 Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table presents the fair value of the Company’s financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

 

  

March 31, 2024

 
  

Fair

  

Hierarchy Level

 
  

Value

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Prepaid expenses - common stock issued subject to market adjustment at settlement

 $-  $-  $-  $- 

Total

 $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Bifurcated embedded derivative on Series A Preferred Stock

 $607  $-  $-  $607 
  $607  $-  $-  $607 

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of the Company’s financial liabilities that are measured at Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

 

  

Amount

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $607 

Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives, reported in earnings

  (607)

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $- 

 

v3.24.3
Note 18 - Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes to Financial Statements  
Subsequent Events [Text Block]

Note 18  Subsequent Events

 

On October 1, 2024, we announced an amended relationship with our largest OEM customer. Effective December 1, 2024, the OEM customer will no longer subsidize our products to some of its customers, however, we will offer all OEM customer vehicles in North America the opportunity to convert to become direct subscribers of our LiveOne music app. The direct subscription to our LiveOne app will allow such users for the first time to access their LiveOne music and LiveOne’s other service offerings directly across all of their devices. Our LiveOne music streaming button/icon, which allows users to directly connect their subscription to LiveOne, is expected to remain in the OEM customer’s music streaming services dashboard in perpetuity. As a result, we believe that we now have a unique opportunity to convert as many of such OEM’s drivers as possible to a higher priced LiveOne subscription service creating a meaningful upside opportunity for us, and we are working in good faith with such OEM customer to convert as many of these drivers as possible. The OEM customer will continue to pay us monthly for grandfathered vehicles for the term of the OEM license agreement.

 

On  November 1, 2024, the Company repaid $1 million of the principal amount of the Credit Facility and decreased the size of the Credit Facility to $6 million.

 

v3.24.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Insider Trading Arr Line Items  
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v3.24.3
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with the United States of America (“US”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include revenue, allowance for doubtful accounts, the assigned value of acquired assets and assumed and contingent liabilities associated with business combinations and the related purchase price allocation, useful lives and impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill and other assets, inventory calculations and reserves, the fair value of the Company’s equity-based compensation awards and convertible debt and debenture instruments, fair values of derivatives, and contingencies. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates compared to historical experience and trends, which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities. There is a reasonable possibility that actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences could be material to the financial position and results of operations, specifically in assessing when the collectability of revenue related consideration is probable, and the impairment assessment of goodwill, indefinite lived assets or long-lived assets that are depreciated or amortized.

 

Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Segment Reporting

 

The Company presents the financial statements by segment in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”) to provide investors with transparency into how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) manages the business. The Company determined the CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The CODM reviews financial information and allocates resources across its three operating segments.

 

Revenue [Policy Text Block]

Revenue Recognition Policy

 

The Company accounts for a contract with a customer when an approved contract exists, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and the collectability of substantially all of the consideration is probable. Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company uses the expected value method to estimate the value of variable consideration on advertising and with original equipment manufacturer contracts to include in the transaction price and reflect changes to such estimates in periods in which they occur. Variable consideration for these services is allocated to and recognized over the related time period such advertising and membership services are rendered as the amounts reflect the consideration the Company is entitled to and relate specifically to the Company’s efforts to satisfy its performance obligation. The amount of variable consideration included in revenue is limited to the extent that it is probable that the amount will not be subject to significant reversal when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved.

 

Practical Expedients

 

The Company elected the practical expedient and recognized the incremental costs of obtaining a contract, if any, as an expense when incurred if the amortization period of the asset that would have been recognized is one year or less.

 

Gross Versus Net Revenue Recognition

 

The Company reports revenue on a gross or net basis based on management’s assessment of whether the Company acts as a principal or agent in the transaction and is evaluated on a transaction by transaction basis. To the extent the Company acts as the principal, revenue is reported on a gross basis net of any sales tax from customers, when applicable. The determination of whether the Company acts as a principal or an agent in a transaction is based on an evaluation of whether the Company controls the good or service prior to transfer to the customer. Where applicable, the Company has determined that it acts as the principal in all of its membership service, sponsorship, and merchandising streams and may act as principal or agent for its ticketing/live events, advertising and licensing revenue streams. 

 

The Company’s revenue is principally derived from the following services:

 

Membership Services

 

Membership services revenue substantially consist of monthly to annual recurring membership fees, which are primarily paid in advance by credit card or through direct billings arrangements. The Company defers the portions of monthly to annual recurring membership fees collected in advance and recognizes them in the period earned. Membership revenue is recognized in the period of services rendered. The Company’s membership revenue consists of performance obligations that are satisfied over time. This has been determined based on the fact that the nature of services offered are membership based where the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of the services provided regardless of whether the customer uses the services or not. As a result, the Company has concluded that the best measure of progress toward the complete satisfaction of the performance obligation over time is a time-based measure. The Company recognizes membership revenue straight-line through the membership period.

 

Membership Services consist of:

 

Direct member, mobile service provider and mobile app services

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services on both a direct basis and through memberships sold through certain third-party mobile service providers and mobile app services (collectively the “Mobile Providers”). For memberships sold through the Mobile Providers, the member executes an on-line agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the member upon purchase of the membership. The Mobile Providers promote the Slacker app through their e-store, process payments for memberships, and retain a percentage of revenue as a fee. The Company reports this revenue gross of the fee retained by the Mobile Providers, as the member is Slacker’s customer in the contract and Slacker controls the service prior to the transfer to the member. Membership revenues from monthly memberships sold directly through Mobile Providers are subject to such Mobile Providers’ refund or cancellation terms. Revenues from Mobile Providers are recognized net of any such adjustments for variable consideration, including refunds and other fees. The Company’s payment terms vary based on whether the membership is sold on a direct basis or through Mobile Providers. Memberships sold on a direct basis require payment before the services are delivered to the customer. The payment terms for memberships sold through Mobile Providers vary, but are generally payable within 30 days.

 

Third-Party Original Equipment Manufacturers

 

The Company generates revenue for membership services through memberships sold through a third-party Original Equipment Manufacturer (the “OEM”). For memberships sold through the OEM, the OEM executes an agreement with Slacker outlining the terms and conditions between Slacker and the OEM upon purchase of the membership. The OEM installs the Slacker app in their equipment and provides the Slacker service to the OEM’s customers. The monthly fee charged to the OEM is based upon a fixed rate per vehicle, multiplied by the variable number of total vehicles which have signed up for a paid membership. The number of customers, or the variable consideration, is reported by OEMs and resolved on a monthly basis. The Company’s payment terms with OEM are up to 30 days.

 

Advertising Revenue

 

Advertising revenue primarily consist of revenues generated from the sale of audio, video, and display advertising space to third-party advertising exchanges. Revenues are recognized based on delivery of impressions over the contract period to the third-party exchanges, either when an ad is placed for listening or viewing by a visitor or when the visitor “clicks through” on the advertisement. The advertising exchange companies report the variable advertising revenue performed on a monthly basis which represents the Company’s efforts to satisfy the performance obligation. Additionally, following the acquisition of PodcastOne, the Company began deriving revenue from podcast advertising. PodcastOne earns advertising revenues primarily for fees earned from advertisement placement purchased by the customer during the time the podcast is delivered to the viewing audience, under the terms and conditions as set forth in the applicable podcasting agreement calculated using impressions.

 

From time to time the Company enters into barter transactions involving advertising provided in exchange for goods and services. Revenue from barter transactions is recognized ratably over time based on the terms of the contract as delivery of impressions is performed on a consistent basis. Services received are charged to expense in the same manner.  Barter revenue for the three months ended  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $6.0 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Barter revenue for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was $12.0 million and $7.7 million, respectively.

 

Licensing Revenue

 

Licensing revenue primarily consists of sales of licensing rights to digitally stream the Company’s live music services. Licensing revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies its performance obligation by transferring control of the goods or services to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services, which is typically when the live event has aired. Any license fees collected in advance of an event are deferred until the event airs. We report our licensing revenue on a gross basis as we act as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Sponsorship Revenue

 

Sponsorship revenue primarily consists of sales of sponsorship programs that provide sponsors with opportunities to reach the Company’s customers. Sponsorship revenue is recognized as the event airs. Any sponsorship fees collected in advance of the contract term (typically an event) are deferred until the event airs. The Company reports sponsorship revenue on a gross basis as the Company acts as the principal in the underlying transactions.

 

Merchandising Revenue

 

Revenue is recognized upon the transfer of control to the customer. The Company recognizes revenue and measures the transaction price net of taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities. Sales also include shipping and handling charges billed to customers, with the related freight costs included in cost of goods sold. Sales commissions are expensed as incurred and are recorded in sales and marketing expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company’s customer contracts do not have a significant financing component due to their short durations, which are typically effective for one year or less and have payment terms that are generally 30 to 60 days. Wholesale revenue is generally recognized when products are shipped, depending on the applicable contract terms. The Company records a refund liability for expected returns based on prior returns history, recent trends, and projections for returns on sales in the current period. The refund liability at  September 30, 2024 and 2023 was less than $0.1 million, respectively.

 

Ticket/Event Revenue

 

Ticket/Event revenue is primarily from the sale of tickets and promoter fees earned from venues or other co-promoters under one of several formulas, including a fixed guaranteed amount and/or a percentage of ticket sales or event profits.

 

Revenue from the promotion or production of an event is recognized at a point in time when the show occurs. Revenue collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. Revenue collected from sponsorship agreements, which is not related to a single event, is classified as deferred revenue and recognized over the term of the agreement or operating season as the benefits are provided to the sponsor.

 

Revenue from the Company’s ticketing operations primarily consists of service fees charged at the time a ticket for an event is sold in either the primary or secondary markets, including both online pay-per-view ("PPV") tickets as well as ticket physically purchased through a ticket sale vendor. For primary tickets sold to the Company’s PPV and festival events the revenue for the associated ticket service charges collected in advance of the event is recorded as deferred revenue until the event occurs. For PPV arrangements that include multiple performance obligations, i.e. delivery of the online stream, sponsorships, digital meet and greet, or physical merchandise, the Company allocates the total contract consideration to each performance obligation using the standalone selling price. If the standalone selling price is not readily determinable, it is estimated using observable inputs including an adjusted market-based approach, expected cost plus margin, or the residual approach.

 

Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted to addback dividends (declared or cumulative undeclared) applicable to the Series A Preferred Stock. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares and the dilutive effect of contingent shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive contingent shares, which primarily consist of stock options issued to employees, directors and consultants, restricted stock units, warrants issued to third parties and accounted for as equity instruments and convertible notes would be excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation because their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities such as our preferred stock. Under the two-class method, basic and diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the basic and diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the basic and diluted weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share attributable to common stockholders adjusts basic net income per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock units ("RSUs").

 

The treasury stock method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of stock options and RSUs. The if-converted method is used to calculate the potentially dilutive effect of the Preferred Stock. In both methods, diluted net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are adjusted to account for the impact of the assumed issuance of potential common shares that are dilutive, subject to dilution sequencing rules.

 

At September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company had 2,251,667 and 2,281,667 options outstanding, respectively, 1,726,237 and 2,874,855 restricted stock units outstanding, respectively, and 4,949,399 and no common stock warrants, respectively, that are excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share as their effect is anti-dilutive.

 

The following table shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods Series A Preferred Stock was outstanding:

 

  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

In thousands, except per share amounts

 

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

 

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(1,859) $(7,580) $(3,029) $(8,075)

Deemed dividends upon redemption of Series A preferred stock

  -   -   (316)  - 

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

  (390)  (628)  (768)  (1,254)

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(2,249) $(8,208) $(4,113) $(9,329)

Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

  94,658,182   87,222,168   94,605,055   87,097,201 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

 $(0.02) $(0.09) $(0.04) $(0.11)

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with original maturities, when purchased, of three months or less.

 

The following table provides amounts included in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the periods ended September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 (in thousands):

 

  

September 30, 2024

  

March 31, 2024

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $11,053  $6,987 

Restricted cash

  30   155 

Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 $11,083  $7,142 

 

Noncontrolling Interest [Policy Text Block]

Non-Controlling Interest

 

The Company consolidates entities in which the Company has a controlling financial interest. The Company consolidates subsidiaries in which the Company holds, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights. Non-controlling interests represent third-party equity ownership interests in the Company’s consolidated entities. The amount of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests is disclosed in the accompanying interim unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

The Company maintains certain letters of credit agreements with its banking provider, which are secured by the Company’s cash for periods of less than one year. As of September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had restricted cash of $30,000 and $0.2 million, respectively.

 

Credit Loss, Financial Instrument [Policy Text Block]

Allowance for Credit Losses

 

The Company evaluates the collectability of its accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. Generally, it records specific reserves to reduce the amounts recorded to what it believes will be collected when a customer’s account ages beyond typical collection patterns, or the Company becomes aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations.

 

The Company believes that the credit risk with respect to trade receivables is limited due to the large and established nature of its largest customers and the nature of its membership receivables. At September 30, 2024, the Company had one customer that made up 45% of the total accounts receivable balance. At September 30, 2023, the Company had one customer that made up 29% of the total accounts receivable balance. 

 

The Company’s accounts receivable at September 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):

 

  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts receivable, gross

 $15,124  $14,260 

Less: Allowance for credit losses

  (1,045)  (1,055)

Accounts receivable, net

 $14,079  $13,205 

 

Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Inventories

 

Inventories, principally raw materials awaiting final customization process, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Inventories are relieved on a first-in, first-out basis.

 

The carrying value of inventories is reduced for any excess and obsolete inventory. Excess and obsolete reductions are determined based on currently available information, including the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers and liquidations, and the age of inventory.

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Assets

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination and is carried at cost. Acquired trademarks and trade names are assessed as indefinite lived assets if there are no foreseeable limits on the periods of time over which they are expected to contribute cash flows. Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment testing, as well as between annual tests when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Estimations and assumptions regarding future performance, results of the Company’s operations and comparability of its market capitalization and net book value will be used. We perform our annual impairment testing at January 1 of each year.

 

Our annual goodwill impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level. As of March 31, 2024 and September 30, 2024, our reporting unit is the same as our three operating segments. We generally test goodwill for possible impairment by first performing a qualitative assessment to determine whether any triggering events have occurred during the quarter that indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not used, or if the qualitative assessment is not conclusive, a quantitative impairment test is performed. If a quantitative test is performed, we determine the fair value of the related reporting unit and compare this value to the recorded net assets of the reporting unit, including goodwill. The fair value of our reporting unit is determined using an income approach based on a discounted cash flow model. In the event the recorded net assets of the reporting unit exceed the estimated fair value of such assets, an impairment charge is recorded. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the net assets of the segment, no impairments of goodwill were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of goodwill for determining whether it is more likely than not that goodwill is impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of goodwill using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess goodwill for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. At September 30, 2024, the amount of goodwill allocated to reporting units with negative net assets was as follows: Slacker, $9.7 million.

 

We test our acquired trademarks and trade names for possible impairment by applying the same process as for goodwill. In the instance when a qualitative test is not performed or is inconclusive, a quantitative test is performed by using a discounted cash flow model to estimate fair value of our acquired trademarks and trade names. Due to change in terms of our agreement with our largest OEM customer, we determined that a triggering event had occurred within the reporting unit. Based on the discounted cash flows calculated for the Audio Group - Slacker operations segment being greater than the carrying value of the trademarks and trade names, no impairments of acquired trademarks and trade names were identified in the six months ended September 30, 2024. We concluded that there was no impairment for the six months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the indefinite-lived assets is not recoverable and that that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets for determining whether it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived assets are impaired. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the indefinite-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the indefinite-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available.

 

Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Intangible Assets with Finite Useful Lives

 

The Company has certain finite-lived intangible assets that were initially recorded at their fair value at the time of acquisition. These intangible assets consist of Intellectual Property, Customer Relationships, Content Creator Relationships, Wholesale Relationships, Domain Names, Customer List, Capitalized Software Development Costs, and Non-compete Agreements resulting from business combinations. Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method over their respective estimated useful lives, which are generally as follows: Intellectual Property (15 years), Customer, Content Creator and Wholesale Relationships (1-6 years), Domain Names, Customer Lists, and Software (5 years), Patents (15 years), and Non-Compete Agreements (3 years).

 

The Company reviews all finite lived intangible assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. If the carrying value of an asset group is not recoverable, the Company recognizes an impairment loss for the excess carrying value over the fair value in its consolidated statements of operations. In our assessment for potential impairment we identified triggering events due to the events resulting from the change in terms with our largest OEM customer. We performed a quantitative assessment using the guidance in ASC 360 and we concluded that there was no impairment for the three months ended September 30, 2024 based on an evaluation, on the basis of the weight of the evidence, of the significance of all identified events and circumstances that could indicate that the carrying value of the long-lived assets is not recoverable and that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of the long-lived assets. We prepared our estimate of the fair value of the long-lived assets using certain inputs and information that is available to us at this time. Such inputs and information include the percentage and timing at which users of our OEM customer convert to our service and the service plan selected by such converting users. There can be no assurance that such inputs will not be revised as more information is obtained. Additionally, there can be no assurance that such revised inputs, if any, will not result in management’s determination that an impairment has occurred at that time. We will continue to assess the long-lived assets for potential impairment in future periods as more information on the inputs becomes available. We recorded an impairment of $0.2 million and none for the six months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. We noted no impairment that needed to be recorded for the three months ended September 30, 2023.

 

Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Concentration of Credit Risk

 

The Company maintains cash balances at commercial banks. Cash balances commonly exceed the $250,000 amount insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts, and management believes that the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk with respect to such cash and cash equivalents.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements 

 

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures to update reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and information used to assess segment performance. This update is effective beginning with the Company’s 2024 fiscal year annual reporting period, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 on April 1, 2024 on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which will require the Company to disclose specified additional information in its income tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. ASU 2023-09 will also require the Company to disaggregate its income taxes paid disclosure by federal, state and foreign taxes, with further disaggregation required for significant individual jurisdictions. The Company will adopt ASU 2023-09 beginning in the first quarter of 2026. ASU 2023-09 allows for adoption using either a prospective or retrospective transition method. The Company is currently assessing the impact this standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Other recent accounting pronouncements issued by the FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the SEC did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future consolidated financial statement presentation or disclosures.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 

In thousands, except per share amounts

 

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

  

September 30, 2024

  

September 30, 2023

 

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(1,859) $(7,580) $(3,029) $(8,075)

Deemed dividends upon redemption of Series A preferred stock

  -   -   (316)  - 

Dividends on Series A preferred stock

  (390)  (628)  (768)  (1,254)

Net loss attributed to LiveOne

 $(2,249) $(8,208) $(4,113) $(9,329)

Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding

  94,658,182   87,222,168   94,605,055   87,097,201 

Net loss per share – basic and diluted

 $(0.02) $(0.09) $(0.04) $(0.11)
Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents [Table Text Block]
  

September 30, 2024

  

March 31, 2024

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 $11,053  $6,987 

Restricted cash

  30   155 

Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

 $11,083  $7,142 
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts receivable, gross

 $15,124  $14,260 

Less: Allowance for credit losses

  (1,045)  (1,055)

Accounts receivable, net

 $14,079  $13,205 
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Note 3 - Revenue (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]
  

Three Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

  

2024

  

2023

 

Revenue

                

Membership Services

 $19,477  $16,428  $38,326  $31,640 

Advertising

  12,309   10,732   25,383   21,516 

Merchandising

  808   1,259   1,963   2,999 

Sponsorship and Licensing

  -   97   -   126 

Ticket/Event

  -   12   -   14 

Total Revenue

 $32,594  $28,528  $65,672  $56,295 
Contract with Customer, Contract Asset, Contract Liability, and Receivable [Table Text Block]
  

Deferred

 
  

Revenue

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $728 

Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at beginning of period

  (303)

Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period

  224 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $649 
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Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Property and equipment, net

        

Computer, machinery, and software equipment

 $3,338  $6,564 

Furniture and fixtures

  561   556 

Leasehold improvements

  597   597 

Capitalized internally developed software

  19,773   18,109 

Total property and equipment

  24,269   25,826 

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

  (20,520)  (22,180)

Total property and equipment, net

 $3,749  $3,646 
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Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
  

Goodwill

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $23,379 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $23,379 
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
  

Tradenames

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $4,637 

Acquisitions

  - 

Impairment losses

  - 

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $4,637 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,415   2,951 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  3,688   2,123   1,565 

Domain names

  523   214   309 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   490   581 

Customer list

  2,673   1,730   943 

Total

 $39,172  $32,823  $6,349 
  

Gross

      

Net

 
  

Carrying

  

Accumulated

  

Carrying

 
  

Value

  

Amortization

  

Value

 

Software

 $19,281  $19,281  $- 

Intellectual property (patents)

  5,366   2,236   3,130 

Customer relationships

  6,570   6,570   - 

Content creator relationships

  4,082   1,568   2,514 

Domain names

  523   190   333 

Brand and trade names

  1,071   439   632 

Customer list

  2,673   1,504   1,169 

Total

 $39,566  $31,788  $7,778 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $994 

2026

  1,762 

2027

  1,023 

2028

  508 

2029

  508 

Thereafter

  1,554 
  $6,349 
v3.24.3
Note 6 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accounts payable

 $17,356  $15,154 

Accrued liabilities

  12,214   11,708 

Lease liabilities, current

  5   91 
  $29,575  $26,953 
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Debt [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

SBA loan

 $158  $160 

Capchase loan

  963   1,303 
   1,121   1,463 

Less: Current portion of Notes payable

  (690)  (692)

Notes payable

 $431  $771 
Schedule of Maturities of Long-Term Debt [Table Text Block]

For Years Ending March 31,

    

2025 (remaining six months)

 $350 

2026

  627 

2027

  4 

2028

  4 

2029

  4 

Thereafter

  132 

Total

 $1,121 
v3.24.3
Note 8 - PodcastOne Bridge Loan (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Nonrecurring Basis, Valuation Techniques [Table Text Block]
  

July 15,

 
  

2022

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  88.88%

Risk-free interest rate

  3.02%

Simulated share price

 $5.33 

Exercise price

 $5.22 
  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.10%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.43%

Simulated share price

 $4.39 

Exercise price

 $3.00 
  

March 31,

 
  

2023

 
     

Expected dividend yield

  -%

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Simulated share price

 $2.64 

Exercise price

 $2.64 
  

September 8,

 
  

2023

 
     

Simulations

  100,000 

Expected stock-price volatility

  71.50%

Risk-free interest rate

  4.86%

Conversion price

 $2.54 

Stock price

 $2.64 
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Leases (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Lease, Cost [Table Text Block]
  

Six Months Ended

  

Six Months Ended

 
  

September 30,

  

September 30,

 
  

2024

  

2023

 

Fixed rent cost

 $243  $392 

Short term lease cost

  110   70 

Total operating lease cost

 $353  $462 
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 

Operating leases

 

2024

  

2024

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 $117  $88 
         

Operating lease liability, current

 $5  $91 

Operating lease liability, noncurrent

  114   - 

Total operating lease liabilities

 $119  $91 
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Other Long-term Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Other Liabilities [Table Text Block]
  

September 30,

  

March 31,

 
  

2024

  

2024

 

Accrued royalties

 $7,118  $7,508 

Accrued sales tax

  1,842   1,706 

Other long-term liabilities

  357   140 

Total other long-term liabilities

 $9,317  $9,354 
v3.24.3
Note 16 - Business Segments and Geographic Reporting (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $12,154  $19,558  $882  $-  $32,594 

Net income (loss)

 $(1,669) $3,866  $(1,687) $(2,827) $(2,317)
  

Three months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $10,516  $16,417  $1,595  $-  $28,528 

Net income (loss)

 $(10,873) $2,250  $3,168  $(2,472) $(7,927)
  

Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2024

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $25,312  $38,262  $2,098  $-  $65,672 

Net income (loss)

 $(3,035) $7,218  $(3,078) $(4,980) $(3,875)
  

Six months ended

 
  

September 30, 2023

 
              

Corporate

     
  

PodcastOne

  

Slacker

  

Media

  

expenses

  

Total

 
                     

Revenue

 $21,153  $31,493  $3,649  $-  $56,295 

Net income (loss)

 $(11,083) $5,831  $2,392  $(5,562) $(8,422)
v3.24.3
Note 17 - Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Notes Tables  
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
  

March 31, 2024

 
  

Fair

  

Hierarchy Level

 
  

Value

  

Level 1

  

Level 2

  

Level 3

 

Assets:

                

Prepaid expenses - common stock issued subject to market adjustment at settlement

 $-  $-  $-  $- 

Total

 $-  $-  $-  $- 
                 

Liabilities:

                

Bifurcated embedded derivative on Series A Preferred Stock

 $607  $-  $-  $607 
  $607  $-  $-  $607 
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
  

Amount

 

Balance as of March 31, 2024

 $607 

Change in fair value of bifurcated embedded derivatives, reported in earnings

  (607)

Balance as of September 30, 2024

 $- 
v3.24.3
Note 1 - Organization and Basis of Presentation (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
May 14, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalents $ 11,083     $ 11,083     $ 7,142
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest (2,317) $ (1,557) $ (7,927) (3,875) $ (8,422)    
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities       7,114 $ (45)    
Working Capital 22,300     22,300      
Potential Financing Amount $ 150,000     $ 150,000      
Roth Capital [Member]              
Sale of Stocks, Maximum Amount Authorized to Sell           $ 25,000  
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Textual)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax $ 32,594,000 $ 28,528,000 $ 65,672,000 $ 56,295,000  
Customer Refund Liability, Current $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000  
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number (in shares) | shares 2,251,667 2,281,667 2,251,667 2,281,667  
Restricted Cash, Current $ 30,000   $ 30,000   $ 155,000
Number of Operating Segments     3   3
Goodwill, Impairment Loss     $ 0 $ 0  
Goodwill 23,379,000   23,379,000   $ 23,379,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived $ 0 $ 0 $ 176,000 $ 0  
Intellectual Property [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 15 years   15 years    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 1 year   1 year    
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 6 years   6 years    
Domain Names, Customer Lists, and Software [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 5 years   5 years    
Patents [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 15 years   15 years    
Patents [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 15 years   15 years    
Noncompete Agreements [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 3 years   3 years    
Slacker [Member]          
Goodwill $ 9,700,000   $ 9,700,000    
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]          
Number of Major Customers     1 1  
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member] | One Customer [Member]          
Concentration Risk, Percentage     45.00% 29.00%  
Common Stock Warrants [Member]          
Class of Warrant or Right, Outstanding (in shares) | shares 4,949,399 0 4,949,399 0  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]          
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Outstanding, Number (in shares) | shares 1,726,237 2,874,855 1,726,237 2,874,855  
Barter Transactions [Member]          
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax $ 6,000,000 $ 3,600,000 $ 12,000,000 $ 7,700,000  
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Net loss attributed to LiveOne $ (1,859) $ (7,580) $ (3,029) $ (8,075)
Deemed dividends upon redemption of Series A preferred stock 0 0 (316) 0
Dividends on Series A preferred stock (390) (628) (768) (1,254)
Net loss attributed to LiveOne $ (2,249) $ (8,208) $ (4,113) $ (9,329)
Basic and diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding (in shares) 94,658,182 87,222,168 94,605,055 87,097,201
Net loss per share – basic and diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.02) $ (0.09) $ (0.04) $ (0.11)
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,053 $ 6,987
Restricted cash 30 155
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash $ 11,083 $ 7,142
v3.24.3
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounts receivable, gross $ 15,124 $ 14,260
Less: Allowance for credit losses (1,045) (1,055)
Accounts receivable, net $ 14,079 $ 13,205
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Revenue (Details Textual) - Customer Concentration Risk [Member] - Revenue Benchmark [Member]
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Number of Major Customers 1 1    
One Customer [Member]        
Number of Major Customers     1 1
Concentration Risk, Percentage 57.00% 51.00% 55.00% 51.00%
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Total Revenue $ 32,594 $ 28,528 $ 65,672 $ 56,295
Membership Services [Member]        
Total Revenue 19,477 16,428 38,326 31,640
Advertising [Member]        
Total Revenue 12,309 10,732 25,383 21,516
Merchandising Revenue [Member]        
Total Revenue 808 1,259 1,963 2,999
Sponsorship and Licensing [Member]        
Total Revenue 0 97 0 126
Ticket or Event Revenue [Member]        
Total Revenue $ 0 $ 12 $ 0 $ 14
v3.24.3
Note 3 - Revenue - Schedule of Deferred Revenue (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 728
Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability at beginning of period (303)
Increase due to cash received, excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period 224
Balance $ 649
v3.24.3
Note 4 - Property and Equipment (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Depreciation $ 0.8 $ 0.8 $ 1.6 $ 1.6
Equipment [Member]        
Property, Plant and Equipment, Disposals     $ 3.3  
v3.24.3
Note 4 - Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Total property and equipment $ 24,269 $ 25,826
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (20,520) (22,180)
Total property and equipment, net 3,749 3,646
Computer Equipment [Member]    
Total property and equipment 3,338 6,564
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]    
Total property and equipment 561 556
Leasehold Improvements [Member]    
Total property and equipment 597 597
Software and Software Development Costs [Member]    
Total property and equipment $ 19,773 $ 18,109
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Amortization of Intangible Assets $ 542 $ 452 $ 1,134 $ 699  
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) 0 $ 0 176 $ 0  
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) 10,986   10,986   $ 12,415
Cost Capitalized to Content Creator Relationship Intangibles [Member]          
Shares Issued, Price Per Share (in dollars per share)   $ 8   $ 8  
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) $ 3,200   3,200   $ 3,200
Payments for Capitalized Prepayments With Stock     $ 1,800    
Patents [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 15 years   15 years    
Patents [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 15 years   15 years    
Content Creator Relationships [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 2 years   2 years    
Content Creator Relationships [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 1 year   1 year    
Domain Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 5 years   5 years    
Domain Names [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 2 years   2 years    
Trade Names [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 10 years   10 years    
Trade Names [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 7 years   7 years    
Customer Lists [Member] | Maximum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 4 years   4 years    
Customer Lists [Member] | Minimum [Member]          
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life (Year) 3 years   3 years    
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Balance $ 23,379  
Acquisitions 0  
Impairment losses 0 $ 0
Balance $ 23,379  
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - Trade Names [Member]
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 4,637
Acquisitions 0
Impairment losses 0
Balance $ 4,637
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Finite-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Finite lived intangible assets, gross $ 39,172 $ 39,566
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 32,823 31,788
Finite lived intangible assets, net 6,349 7,778
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 19,281 19,281
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 19,281 19,281
Finite lived intangible assets, net 0 0
Intellectual Property [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 5,366 5,366
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 2,415 2,236
Finite lived intangible assets, net 2,951 3,130
Customer Relationships [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 6,570 6,570
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 6,570 6,570
Finite lived intangible assets, net 0 0
Content Creator Relationships [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 3,688 4,082
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 2,123 1,568
Finite lived intangible assets, net 1,565 2,514
Domain Names [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 523 523
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 214 190
Finite lived intangible assets, net 309 333
Trade Names [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 1,071 1,071
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 490 439
Finite lived intangible assets, net 581 632
Customer Lists [Member]    
Finite lived intangible assets, gross 2,673 2,673
Finite lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization 1,730 1,504
Finite lived intangible assets, net $ 943 $ 1,169
v3.24.3
Note 5 - Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Future Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
2025 (remaining six months) $ 994  
2026 1,762  
2027 1,023  
2028 508  
2029 508  
Thereafter 1,554  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net $ 6,349 $ 7,778
v3.24.3
Note 6 - Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Accounts payable $ 17,356 $ 15,154
Accrued liabilities 12,214 11,708
Lease liabilities, current 5 91
Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current $ 29,575 $ 26,953
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Notes Payable (Details Textual) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 17, 2020
Aug. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jul. 31, 2022
Proceeds from Notes Payable     $ 0 $ 1,700,000  
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]          
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage         2.50%
Capchase [Member] | Subordinated Debt [Member] | Revolving Credit Facility [Member]          
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   9.00%      
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 1,700,000      
Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment   $ 73,100      
SBA Loan [Member]          
Proceeds from Notes Payable $ 200,000        
Debt Instrument, Term (Year) 30 years        
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage 3.75%        
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Notes Payable - Schedule of Notes Payable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Total notes payable $ 1,121 $ 1,463
Less: Current portion of Notes payable (690) (692)
Notes payable 431 771
SBA Loan [Member]    
Total notes payable 158 160
Capchase [Member]    
Total notes payable $ 963 $ 1,303
v3.24.3
Note 7 - Notes Payable - Maturities of Note Payable (Details) - Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
2025 (remaining six months) $ 350
2026 627
2027 4
2028 4
2029 4
Thereafter 132
Total $ 1,121
v3.24.3
Note 8 - PodcastOne Bridge Loan (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 08, 2023
Jul. 15, 2022
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Jul. 15, 2023
Apr. 15, 2023
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)     $ 0.001 $ 0.001   $ 0.001    
Redemption Liability [Member]                
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, before Offset         $ 0      
Fair Value, Net Derivative Asset (Liability), Recurring Basis, Still Held, Unrealized Gain (Loss)         200,000      
Derivative Liability, Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, after Offset             $ 2,800,000  
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating     $ 1,100,000 $ 1,000,000        
PC1 Note Warrants [Member]                
Warrants and Rights Outstanding $ 5,900,000 $ 1,700,000            
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 3,114,000   3,114,000 3,114,000        
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) $ 3              
Fair Value Adjustment of Warrants         4,000,000      
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Redeemed Prior to Initial Maturity [Member]                
Warrant and Rights Outstanding, Monte Carlo Simulation Weights     65.00% 65.00%        
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Redemption at Initial Maturity [Member]                
Warrant and Rights Outstanding, Monte Carlo Simulation Weights     25.00% 25.00%        
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Redemption After the Initial Maturity [Member]                
Warrant and Rights Outstanding, Monte Carlo Simulation Weights     10.00% 10.00%        
PodcastOne [Member]                
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)   $ 0.00001            
PC1 Notes [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Discount Percentage   10.00%            
Debt Instrument, Face Amount   $ 8,800,000            
Proceeds from Issuance of Debt   $ 8,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Term (Year)   1 year            
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   10.00%            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Carrying Amount of Equity Component   $ 60,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percent of Offering Price   70.00%            
Debt Instrument, Convertible, Percentage of Listing Price   70.00%            
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage of Principal Amount Redeemed   45.00%            
Debt Instrument, Redemption Amount   $ 3,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Maximum Percentage of Equity Ownable   66.00%            
Debt Instrument, Periodic Redemption   $ 1,000,000            
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Costs   3,000,000            
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating     $ 100,000 $ 200,000        
Repayments of Debt         $ 3,000,000      
PC1 Notes [Member] | Conversion of Debt Upon Completing a Qualified Event [Member]                
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Amount $ 7,020,000.00              
Debt Conversion, Converted Instrument, Shares Issued (in shares) 2,341,000              
PC1 Notes [Member] | Intersegment Eliminations [Member]                
Bridge Loan               $ 3,000,000
PC1 Notes [Member] | Other Note Holders [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Costs   1,000,000            
PC1 Notes [Member] | Reg St Redemption [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Prepayment Costs   $ 2,000,000            
v3.24.3
Note 8 - PodcastOne Bridge Loan - Monte Carlo Assumptions (Details)
Sep. 08, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Jul. 15, 2022
Redemption Liability [Member]      
Simulations 100,000    
Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member] | Redemption Liability [Member]      
Measurement input 0.715    
Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member] | Redemption Liability [Member]      
Measurement input 0.0486    
Measurement Input, Share Price [Member] | Redemption Liability [Member]      
Measurement input 2.64    
Measurement Input, Conversion Price [Member] | Redemption Liability [Member]      
Measurement input 2.54    
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Expected Dividend Rate [Member]      
Warrants, measurement input 0 0 0
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Price Volatility [Member]      
Warrants, measurement input 0.711 0.715 0.8888
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Risk Free Interest Rate [Member]      
Warrants, measurement input 0.0443 0.0486 0.0302
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Share Price [Member]      
Warrants, measurement input 4.39 2.64 5.33
PC1 Note Warrants [Member] | Measurement Input, Exercise Price [Member]      
Warrants, measurement input 3 2.64 5.22
v3.24.3
Note 9 - Senior Secured Line of Credit (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 08, 2023
Jul. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Jun. 02, 2021
Debt Instrument, Variable Interest Rate, Type [Extensible Enumeration] Prime Rate [Member] Prime Rate [Member]            
Promissory Note [Member]                
Debt Instrument, Face Amount               $ 7,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity               $ 7,000,000
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage   2.50%            
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate 2.50% 2.50%            
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End     10.50%   10.50%      
Long-Term Line of Credit     $ 7,000,000   $ 7,000,000      
Interest Expense, Operating and Nonoperating     $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 500,000 $ 600,000    
Debt Instrument, Covenant, Deposits Held $ 5,000,000           $ 8,000,000  
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum [Member]                
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate at Period End 7.00%              
v3.24.3
Note 10 - Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 08, 2023
Jul. 31, 2023
Apr. 30, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)         13,187       13,187   18,814
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares)         94,957,423       94,957,423   88,627,420
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance           $ 0 $ 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services         $ 231 $ 1,577 $ 521 $ 393      
PodcastOne [Member]                      
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding (in shares) 15,672,186                    
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 1,100,000                    
Chief Executive Officer [Member] | Preferred Stock Dividend [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in shares) 147,044                    
PodcastOne [Member] | Cost Sharing Agreement [Member]                      
Stock Received During Period, Shares (in shares)                 424,000   159,333
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance                 $ 900   $ 300
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]                      
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares)                 378 0  
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | Trinad Capital [Member]                      
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)       3,813              
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares)   192 116                
Preferred Stock [Member]                      
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares)         390 378 1,053        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in shares)         0 0 0 0      
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance           $ 0 $ 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services         $ 0 0 0 $ 0      
Preferred Stock [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | Trinad Capital [Member]                      
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares)       6,177              
Common Stock [Member]                      
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Subsidiary Equity Issuance           0 0        
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services         $ 0 $ 1 $ 1 $ 0      
Common Stock [Member] | Trinad Capital [Member]                      
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares)       200,000              
Common Stock [Member] | Relative of the CEO [Member]                      
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Issued for Services (in shares)                 46,113 149,496  
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Issued for Services                 $ 100 $ 200  
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Leases (Details Textual)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2020
ft²
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract (Year) 1 year     1 year    
Lessee, Operating Lease, Discount Rate 8.50%     8.50%    
Leases Under 12 Months [Member]            
Operating Lease, Expense $ 0.1 $ 0.1   $ 0.1 $ 0.1  
Leases Over 12 Months [Member]            
Operating Lease, Expense $ 0.2   $ 0.2 $ 0.4 $ 0.5  
Addison, Illinois Manufacturing Facility [Member]            
Area of Real Estate Property (Square Foot) | ft²           55,120
v3.24.3
Note 11 - Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Fixed rent cost $ 243 $ 392  
Short term lease cost 110 70  
Total operating lease cost 353 $ 462  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 117   $ 88
Lease liabilities, current 5   91
Operating lease liability, noncurrent 114   0
Total operating lease liabilities $ 119   $ 91
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Other Long-term Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Reclassification of Accrued Royalties to Long Term [Member]    
Accrued Royalties $ 7.1 $ 7.5
v3.24.3
Note 12 - Other Long-term Liabilities - Schedule of Other Long-Term Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Accrued royalties $ 7,118 $ 7,508
Accrued sales tax 1,842 1,706
Other long-term liabilities 357 140
Total other long-term liabilities $ 9,317 $ 9,354
v3.24.3
Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details Textual) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 28, 2023
Aug. 04, 2022
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2025
Chief Executive Officer [Member]        
Salaries Forgiven for Shares Annually     $ 0.5  
Agreements With Content Providers [Member]        
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Remainder of Fiscal Year     6.0  
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year One     0.4  
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Two     0.5  
Other Commitment, to be Paid, Year Three     0.5  
Settlement Agreement with A Certain Music Partner [Member]        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Settlement of Accrued Expenses (in shares)   800,000    
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable   $ 0.4    
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Settlement of Accrued Expenses   $ 1.0    
Settlement Agreement with A Certain Music Partner [Member] | Forecast [Member]        
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Settlement of Accrued Expenses (in shares)       200,000
Employment Agreement With Two Executive Officers [Member]        
Salary and Wage, Officer, Excluding Cost of Good and Service Sold     0.7  
Officers Bonuses     0.3  
Severance Costs     $ 0.3  
Employment Agreement With President [Member]        
Annual Salary $ 0.4      
v3.24.3
Note 14 - Employee Benefit Plan (Details Textual)
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Defined Contribution Plan, Maximum Annual Contributions Per Employee, Percent 5.00%
Maximum [Member]  
Defined Contribution Plan, Employer Matching Contribution, Percent of Match 100.00%
v3.24.3
Note 15 - Stockholders' Deficit (Details Textual) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 4 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 01, 2024
Sep. 08, 2023
Sep. 17, 2020
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 15, 2022
Dec. 01, 2022
Dec. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2016
Stock Authorized (in shares)       510,000,000         510,000,000            
Common Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)       500,000,000         500,000,000   500,000,000        
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)       $ 0.001         $ 0.001   $ 0.001        
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized (in shares)       10,000,000         10,000,000   10,000,000        
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share)       $ 0.001         $ 0.001   $ 0.001        
Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased (in shares)                           2,000,000  
Stock Repurchase Program, Increase in Authorized Amount                         $ 2,000,000    
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired (in shares)                 558,247 1,009,744          
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method       $ 250,000 $ 749,000 $ 575,000 $ 1,013,000   $ 1,000,000 $ 1,600,000          
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent       0         0   $ 4,962,000        
Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative, Net                 607,000 (3,977,000)          
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued       $ 13,187,000         $ 13,187,000   18,814,000        
Stock Issued to Noncontrolling Owners (in shares)   4,300,000           3,200,000              
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Sale of Parent Equity Interest   $ 1,500,000                 2,500,000        
PodcastOne [Member]                              
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares)   1,100,000                          
Subsidiary, Ownership Percentage, Noncontrolling Owner   21.64%   28.16%       26.50% 28.16%            
The 2016 Equity Incentive Plan [Member]                              
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)     17,600,000                       12,600,000
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized (in shares)     5,000,000                        
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense       $ 2,300,000   900,000     $ 4,000,000 1,700,000          
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense, Tax Benefit       0   0     0 $ 0          
Podcastone 2022 Equity Plan [Member]                              
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized (in shares)                       2,000,000      
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Expense                 $ 1,800,000            
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in shares)                 879,060            
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)                 $ 3.64            
Share-Based Compensation Arrangement by Share-Based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period (in shares)                 150,960            
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Amount       1,300,000         $ 1,300,000            
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition (Year)                 7 months 24 days            
Common Stock [Member]                              
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method           $ (0)                  
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Conversion of Convertible Securities                 $ 10,000,000            
Warrants [Member]                              
Warrants and Rights Outstanding, Term (Year) 3 years                            
Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights (in dollars per share) $ 2.1                            
Warrants and Rights Outstanding       $ 1,600,000         $ 1,600,000            
Warrants Issued in Podcastone Common Stock and Reclassified to Equity [Member]                              
Warrants and Rights Outstanding                     $ 5,900,000        
H S C P M [Member] | Warrants [Member]                              
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 910,340                            
H S C P [Member] | Warrants [Member]                              
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 389,660                            
Trinad Capital [Member] | Warrants [Member]                              
Class of Warrant or Right, Number of Securities Called by Warrants or Rights (in shares) 535,399                            
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member]                              
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price (in dollars per share) $ 2.1                            
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted $ 11,400,000                            
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member] | H S C P M [Member]                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) 5,602.09                            
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) 2,667,664                            
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member] | H S C P [Member]                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) 2,397.91                            
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) 1,141,860                            
Conversion of Series A Preferred Stock into Common Stock [Member] | Trinad Capital [Member]                              
Conversion of Stock, Shares Converted (in shares) 3,395.09                            
Conversion of Stock, Shares Issued (in shares) 1,616,709                            
Series A Preferred Stock [Member]                              
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 0.001                            
Preferred Stock, Convertible, Conversion Price (in dollars per share)       $ 2.1         $ 2.1            
Preferred Stock, Dividend Rate, Percentage                 12.00%            
Preferred Stock, Maximum Redemption Amount       $ 5,000,000         $ 5,000,000            
Proceeds from Issuance of Mandatory Redeemable Capital Securities                 $ 20,000,000            
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share (in dollars per share)                 $ 2.25            
Shares Issued in Event of a Breach (in shares)       56,473         56,473            
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Attributable to Parent       $ 5,000,000         $ 5,000,000            
Embedded Derivative, Fair Value of Embedded Derivative Liability       200,000         200,000            
Preferred Stock, Stated Value Per Share (in dollars per share) $ 1,000                            
Temporary Equity, Carrying Amount, Period Increase (Decrease)                 (5,000,000)            
Stockholders' Equity, Period Increase (Decrease)                 (6,400,000)            
Embedded Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Embedded Derivative, Net                 600,000            
Deemed Dividend Payable       300,000         300,000            
Embedded Derivative, Gain on Embedded Derivative                 500,000            
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued       $ 16,200,000         $ 16,200,000            
Preferred Stock Dividends, Shares (in shares)                 378 0          
v3.24.3
Note 16 - Business Segments and Geographic Reporting (Details Textual)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2024
Number of Operating Segments     3   3
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax $ 32,594 $ 28,528 $ 65,672 $ 56,295  
PodastOne Segment [Member]          
Assets, Noncurrent 300   300    
Slacker Segment [Member]          
Assets, Noncurrent 3,100   3,100    
Media Operations [Member]          
Assets, Noncurrent 400   400    
Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM [Member]          
Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax $ 18,500 $ 14,800 $ 36,000 $ 28,100  
Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM [Member] | Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Accounts Receivable [Member]          
Concentration Risk, Percentage 45.00%       29.00%
v3.24.3
Note 16 - Business Segments and Geographic Reporting - Results of Operations by Segment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Sep. 30, 2024
Sep. 30, 2023
Revenue $ 32,594   $ 28,528 $ 65,672 $ 56,295
Net loss (2,317) $ (1,557) (7,927) (3,875) (8,422)
Operating Segments [Member] | PodcastOne [Member]          
Revenue 12,154   10,516 25,312 21,153
Net loss (1,669)   (10,873) (3,035) (11,083)
Operating Segments [Member] | Slacker [Member]          
Revenue 19,558   16,417 38,262 31,493
Net loss 3,866   2,250 7,218 5,831
Operating Segments [Member] | Media Operations [Member]          
Revenue 882   1,595 2,098 3,649
Net loss (1,687)   3,168 (3,078) 2,392
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item, Corporate Nonsegment [Member]          
Revenue 0   0 0 0
Net loss $ (2,827)   $ (2,472) $ (4,980) $ (5,562)
v3.24.3
Note 17 - Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Assets, fair value   $ 0
Liabilities, fair value   607
Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Liabilities, fair value   607
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Liabilities, fair value   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Liabilities, fair value   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Liabilities, fair value   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Liabilities, fair value   0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Liabilities, fair value $ 0 607
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member] | Series A Preferred Stock [Member]    
Liabilities, fair value   607
Prepaid Expenses [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Prepaid Expenses [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Prepaid Expenses [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   0
Prepaid Expenses [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]    
Assets, fair value   $ 0
v3.24.3
Note 17 - Fair Value Measurements - Reconciliation of Financial Liabilities Measured at Level (Details) - Fair Value, Recurring [Member]
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Balance $ 607
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]  
Balance 607
Balance 0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Derivative Financial Instruments, Liabilities [Member]  
Change in fair value, reported in earnings $ (607)
v3.24.3
Note 18 - Subsequent Events (Details Textual) - Revolving Credit Facility [Member] - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 01, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Long-Term Line of Credit   $ 7
Subsequent Event [Member]    
Line of Credit Facility, Annual Principal Payment $ 1  
Long-Term Line of Credit $ 6  

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