Item 1. Business
General
iSign Solutions Inc., f/k/a Communication Intelligence Corporation (the “Company” or “iSign”), was incorporated in Delaware in October 1986. iSign is a leading supplier of digital transaction management (DTM) software enabling the paperless, secure and cost-effective management and authentication of document-based transactions. iSign’s solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and services, including electronic signatures, simple-to-complex workflow management and various options for biometric authentication. These solutions are available across virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. iSign’s platform can be deployed both on premise and as a cloud-based (“SaaS”) service, with the ability to easily transition between deployment models. The Company is headquartered in Redwood Shores, California.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, total revenue was $1,065, a decrease of $555, or 34%, compared to total revenue of $1,620 in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2016, software product revenue was $325, a decrease of $413, or 56%, compared to product revenue of $738 in the prior year. Maintenance revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016, was $740, a decrease of $142, or 16%, compared to maintenance revenue of $882 in the prior year. The decreases are primarily attributable to the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the net loss attributable to common stockholders was $5,057, a decrease of $2,562, or 34%, compared to $7,619 in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2016, non-cash charges attributable to interest expense, financing and loan discount amortization and the accretion of the beneficial conversion feature were $797, an increase of $176, or 28%, compared to $621 in the prior year. There was a gain of $330 on the derivative liability value for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to a gain of $18 in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2016, operating expenses were $4,274, a decrease of $1,171, or 22%, compared to operating expenses of $5,445 for the prior year. The decrease in operating expense resulted from reduction in full time employees associated with the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue.
Core Technologies
The Company's core technologies can be referred to as "transaction-enabling” and “business process work flow” technologies. These technologies include various forms of electronic signature methods, such as handwritten, biometric, click-to-sign and others, as well as technologies related to signature verification, authentication, cryptography and the logging of audit trails to prove signers’ intent. These technologies enable the appending of secure, legal and regulatory compliant electronic signatures coupled with an enhanced user experience, all at a fraction of the time and cost required by traditional, paper-based processes for signature capture.
Products
The Company’s enterprise-class SignatureOne® and iSign® suite of electronic signature solutions enable businesses to implement truly paperless, electronic signature-driven business processes. The aggregate of the software functionality enabling the digitization of end-to-end work flow processes is sometimes referred to as “digital transaction management” (DTM). Many applications provide electronic forms and allow users to fill-in information, but most of these applications still require users to print out a paper copy for a handwritten, ink signature. Solutions powered by iSign products allow legally binding electronic signatures to be added to digital documents, eliminating the need for paper to memorialize the completion, approval or authentication of the transaction. This allows users to reduce transaction times and processing costs.
The SignatureOne® and iSign® suite of products includes the following:
SignatureOne® Ceremony® Server The SignatureOne® Ceremony® Server (“Ceremony Server”) provides a highly secure, scalable, patent-protected and streamlined electronic signature solution. Its flexible, easy-to-configure and agile workflow can be rapidly integrated via standard Web services to become an ultimate and cost efficient endpoint in true straight-through processing (the complete removal of paper from business processes) and to facilitate end-to-end management of multi-party approvals for PDF and XHTML documents. The Ceremony Server contains iSign’s core e-signature engine and signature ceremony management tools, and can be seamlessly integrated with numerous ancillary products. Its key features include:
●	Consent/disclosure management - integral part of audit record; easily reproducible in the event of a dispute;
●	Configurable document presentment - signatory receipt, access and viewing of document tracked in audit trail;
●	Multi-party ceremonies - complex processes, simplified; allows for dynamic, multi-channel workflow changes, including remote, face-to-face and mobile scenarios;
●	Supports complex business rules and dynamic user behaviors;
●	Configurable branding and workflow;
●	Flexible tracking and reporting - includes event notification service
●	Extensive audit trail - embedded in individual document in a tamper evident digital seal; and
●	Support for multiple signature methods - click-to-sign; biometric; and others.
iSign® Console™ The iSign® Console™ (“Console”) leverages the Ceremony Server’s core signature engine and is ideal for organizations looking for a standalone electronic signature solution. Through its intuitive graphical interface, the Console allows users to upload documents for signature, select signers and signature methods, and manage and enforce document workflow for routing, reviewing, signing and notifications. The Console offers a secure and intuitive solution that requires no integration and is available on-premise or in the cloud.
iSign® Enterprise iSign® Enterprise incorporates the features and function of the Ceremony Server and the Console.
iSign® Family The growing suite of iSign® products and service includes iSign® Mobile (for signing on iOS and Android mobile devices), iSign® Forms (for integrated use of templates and forms), and iSign® Live (iSign’s patent-pending co-browsing solution for simultaneous browsing signature ceremonies).
Sign-it® Sign-it® is a family of desktop software products that enable the real-time capture of electronic and digital signatures, as well as their verification and binding within a standard set of applications, including Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Word, web-based applications using HTML, XML and XHTML, and custom applications for .NET, C# and similar development environments for the enterprise market. The Sign-it® family of products combines the strengths of biometrics, and other forms of electronic signatures, with cryptography in a patented process that insures the creation of documents containing legally compliant electronic signatures. These signatures have the same legal standing as a traditional so-called wet signature on paper and are created pursuant to the Electronic Signature in National and Global Commerce Act, as well as other related legislation and regulations. With Sign-it® products, organizations wishing to process electronic forms, requiring varying levels of security, can reduce the cost and other inefficiencies inherent with paper documents by adding electronic signature technologies to their workflow solutions.
iSign® Toolkits The iSign® suite of application development tools for electronic signature capture, encryption and verification in custom applications and web-based processes captures and analyzes the image, speed, stroke sequence and acceleration of a person's handwritten electronic signature. This capability offers an effective and inexpensive solution for immediate authentication of handwritten signatures. iSign® toolkits also store certain forensic elements of an electronic signature for use in determining whether a person’s electronic signature is legally valid. They also include software libraries for industry standard encryption and hashing to protect a user’s signature, as well as the data captured in the Ceremony® process.
Products and upgrades that were introduced and first deployed in 2016 include the following:
Intellectual Property
The Company relies on a combination of patent applications, trademarks, trade secrets and contractual provisions to protect its software offerings and technologies. The Company has a policy of requiring its employees and contractors to commit to the protection of proprietary information through written agreements. The Company also has a policy of requiring prospective business partners to enter into non-disclosure agreements before disclosure of any of its proprietary information.
Over the years, the Company has developed and patented major elements of its software offerings and technologies. The Company currently has the following applications pending:
The Company’s technologies go beyond simple electronic signature and include biometric signatures, verification solutions, authentication and validation methods, that result in signed documents that are secure, legal and tamper-resistant.
The Company has over 20 registered and unregistered trademarks in the United States and other countries. The Company intends to register its trademarks in those jurisdictions where significant marketing of its products will be undertaken in the foreseeable future.
Research and Development
Our research and development effort is focused on the development, advancement and refinement of our core products and the development of new products. In addition, our research and development team is responsible for the continuous quality measurement and assurance of both existing and new products. We conduct research on software technology, related computer hardware, competitive offerings and alternative solution approaches to develop appropriate product and service offerings for our target markets. Our research and development efforts are often aimed at assisting clients and licensees in further streamlining new and existing workflow processes that our software solutions support and at ensuring that we meet or exceed industry standards and competitive offerings. We provide certain customization and integration services to our clients, including software integration partners and enterprise customers. These efforts are conducted by our team in San Jose, California, supported by contracted staff, including offshore engineers.
We believe that our software technologies, platforms and products are now competitive and, while research and development activities will remain at the core of our operations, we intend, going forward, to invest an increasing amount of our resources in sales and marketing activities.
Our research and development expense was $1,322 for the year ended December 30, 2016 and $1,771 for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Material Customers
Historically, the Company’s revenue has been derived from hundreds of customers, but a significant percentage of the revenue has been attributable to a limited number of customers. Three customers, as described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial statements, accounted for 13%, 13% and 23%, respectively, of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Seasonality of Business
The Company believes that the sale of its products is not subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Backlog
Backlog was approximately $573 and $839 at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, representing advanced payments on product and service maintenance agreements. In 2014, the Company negotiated a long term maintenance agreement, the balance of which is $315 at December 31, 2016, which will be recognized over four years. The remaining backlog is expected to be recognized over the next twelve months.
Competition
We believe that our primary competitive advantages include the following:
●Customer options and platform flexibility: Unlike most of our competitors, we offer many flexible configuration options for enterprise clients to address many variants of complex business work flows without the need for costly and time-consuming customization. These solution configurations can be rapidly and seamlessly integrated into a variety of enterprise technology environments.
●Software deployment options: Unlike most of our competitors, our software solutions are available as an on demand, private cloud-based software as a service, and on the customer’s premises, which is an important feature for most of our large enterprise clients for compliance, security and control reasons.
●Lower cost structure: Through our technology, sales and marketing partners, including Cegedim SA, we believe we offer a lower relative cost structure and higher operating margin than most of our larger competitors.
Currently, our primary competition for basic click-to-sign electronic signatures includes Adobe EchoSign, DocuSign and Silanis (recently acquired by VASCO Data Security International Inc.). We view the balance of the U.S. market as fragmented with a variety of smaller competitors focused on the consumer and small business markets rather than enterprise organizations.
Employees
As of December 31, 2016, the Company employed ten full-time employees and four independent contractors. The Company has established longstanding strategic relationships that allow it to rapidly access product development and deployment capabilities that could be required to address most customer requirements. None of the Company’s employees are party to any collective bargaining agreements. We believe our employee relations are good.
Geographic Areas
For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, sales in the United States as a percentage of total sales were 88% and 93%, respectively. At December 31, 2016 and 2015, long-lived assets located in the United States were $306 and $664, respectively. There were no long-lived assets located elsewhere as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Segments
The Company reports its financial results in one segment.
Available Information
Our web site is located at www.isignnow.com. The information on or accessible through our web site is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to such reports are available, free of charge, on our web site as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file with or furnish such material to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Furthermore, a copy of this Annual Report on Form 10-K and other reports filed by iSign with the SEC may be read and copied by the public at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room can be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers, including iSign, that file electronically with the SEC at www.sec.gov.
Item 1A.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 1B.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.
Item 2.Properties
The Company leases its principal facilities, consisting of approximately 2,400 square feet, in San Jose California, pursuant to a lease that expires in 2019.
Item 3.
Item 3.Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 4.
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
PART II
Item 5.
Item 5.Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Market Information
The Company’s common stock (“Common Stock”) is quoted on OTC Markets Group Inc.’s OTCQB quotation system under the trading symbol ISGN. Trading activity for the Company’s Common Stock can be viewed at www.otcmarkets.com. The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices of the Common Stock for the periods noted.
Holders
As of March 20, 2017 there were approximately 146 holders of record of our Common Stock.
Dividends
To date, the Company has not paid any dividends on its Common Stock and does not anticipate paying any such dividends in the foreseeable future. The declaration and payment of dividends on the Common Stock is at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, the Company's operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, contractual restrictions or such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
All securities sold during 2016 by the Company were either previously reported on a Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
None.
Item 6.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
Not applicable.
Item 7.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The following discussion relating to projected growth and future results and events constitutes forward-looking statements. Actual results in future periods may differ materially from the forward-looking statements due to a number of risks and uncertainties. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, we disclaim any obligation to revise or update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Unless otherwise stated herein, all figures in this Item 7, other than price per share data, are stated in thousands (“000s”).
Overview and Recent Developments
The Company is a leading supplier of DTM software enabling the paperless, secure and cost-effective management and authentication of document-based transactions. iSign’s solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and services, including electronic signatures, simple-to-complex workflow management and various options for biometric authentication. These solutions are available across virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. The Company’s products and services result in legally binding transactions that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and that can provide a higher level of security than paper-based processes. The Company has been a leading supplier of enterprise software solutions within the financial services and insurance industries and has made available to its customers significant expense reduction by enabling a completely electronic document and workflow process, as well as the resulting reduction in mailing, scanning, filing and other costs related to the use of paper.
On November 30, 2015, the Company filed an Issuer Company-Related Action Notification Form with FINRA requesting that the name change and a change to the trading symbol of its Common Stock from “CICI” to “ISGN” be approved. On December 11, 2015, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State to change its name from Communication Intelligence Corporation to iSign Solutions Inc. Pursuant to FINRA rules, the change in the Company’s name and trading symbol became effective at the open of business on December 14, 2015.
On January 20, 2016, the Company held its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on (i) an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of Common Stock in a range of not less than 1-for-750 and not more than 1-for-1,250, (ii) amendments to the certificates of designation for each series of the Company’s preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”) to, among other things, (a) automatically convert the respective series of our Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering of shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of not less than $4.00 which provides at least $8 million in gross proceeds to the Company and (b) reduce the conversion price of the respective series of our Preferred Stock, and (iii) a Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to integrate the then-in-effect provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and further amend those provisions by, among other things, decreasing our authorized Common Stock and Preferred Stock. The voting results of the Special meeting are incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 22, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2016.
On May 19, 2016, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 690 shares of Common Stock at a public offering price of $1.74 per share. In addition, the Company sold 345 warrants, at a public offering price of $0.01 per warrant, to purchase shares of Common Stock. The warrants expire on May 18, 2021 and have an exercise price of $2.175 per share. The Company raised gross cash proceeds of $1,204 before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses of $780. As a result of the consummation of the offering, each series of the Company’s outstanding Preferred Stock, including accrued and unpaid dividends through May 19, 2016, were converted into shares of Common Stock.
In conjunction with the sale of Common Stock, $1,188 of short-term debt, including accrued interest of $120, was converted into 683 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company issued warrants to purchase 854 shares of Common Stock with the conversion of the short-term debt. The Company ascribed a relative fair value of $586 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
In addition to the conversion of the short-term debt, approximately $498 of deferred compensation, including accrued interest of $59, was converted into 286 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company issued warrants to purchase 352 shares of Common Stock with the conversion of the deferred compensation. The Company ascribed a relative fair value of $244 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in October 1986. Except for the year ended December 31, 2004, in each year since its inception the Company has incurred losses. For the two-year period ended December 31, 2016, net losses attributable to common stockholders aggregated approximately $12,676, and, at December 31, 2016, the Company's accumulated deficit was approximately $130,615.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, total revenue was $1,065, a decrease of $555, or 34%, compared to total revenue of $1,620 in the prior year. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, operating expenses were $4,274, a decrease of $1,171, or 22%, compared to operating expenses of $5,445 in the prior year. The decrease in operating expenses resulted from the reduction of 4 full time employees in sales and marketing, which change was made in connection with the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the loss from operations was $3,209, a decrease of $616, or 16%, compared with a loss from operations of $3,825 in the prior year.
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company entered into unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements with investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $1,018 in cash. Promissory notes with a principal amount of $1,068 plus accrued interest converted into shares of our Common Stock on May 19, 2016.
The notes and accrued interest converted at a price of $1.74 per share into 683 shares of our Common Stock. The holders of the notes also received 854 warrants to purchase 854 shares of Common Stock. Such warrants have a 5-year term and are exercisable at a price of $2.175 per share. The Company ascribed a relative fair value to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model of $586, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
In August 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $240 in cash. As the promissory notes were convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate lower than the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of issuance, the Company recorded $103 as a beneficial conversion feature, which was recorded as a debt discount in the balance sheet. The discount was amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes. The proceeds from the notes were used to pay off the $200 promissory note outstanding plus accrued interest that was due on August 24, 2016. The August 2016 notes converted into 264 shares of Common Stock in November 2016 at which time the remaining debt discount was amortized. Post-conversion, the holders are entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, cash payments payable from 3% of the revenue collected by the Company from its European customer, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) times the aggregate principal amount of the notes.
In November 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $700 in cash. The Company also issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to affiliates in exchange for an aggregate of $200 in demand notes issued in September and October of 2016. The notes are mandatorily convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate of the lesser of $1.30 per share or the price per share of Common Stock, upon closing a new debt and or equity financing of at least $1,000 in aggregate proceeds. The notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and are due December 31, 2018. The Company issued warrants to purchase 277 shares of Common Stock in connection with these convertible notes. The Company ascribed a value of $204 to the warrants and recorded a discount to the long-term notes payable and a corresponding amount to additional paid-in capital. The discount is being amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
The Company is using the funds received from the above financings for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Company recorded $390 in debt discount amortization for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 related to the above debt financings.
New Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1, Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included under Part IV, Item 15 of this report on Form 10-K.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in the Company’s consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. The amounts of assets and liabilities reported in its balance sheets and the amounts of revenue and expenses reported for each period presented are affected by these estimates and assumptions that are used for, but not limited to, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, intangible asset impairments, fair value of financial instruments, stock based compensation and valuation allowances on deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The following critical accounting policies are significantly affected by judgments, assumptions and estimates used by the Company’s management in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.
Stock based Compensation: Stock-based compensation expense is based on the estimated grant date fair value of the portion of stock-based payment awards that are ultimately expected to vest during the period. The grant date fair value of stock-based awards to employees and directors is calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. Forfeitures of share-based payment awards are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Forfeitures are estimated and it is assumed no dividends will be declared. The estimated fair value of stock-based compensation awards to employees is amortized on an accrual basis over the vesting period of the options.
Valuation of equity warrants: The Company values warrants issued using the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model.
Derivatives: The Company follows the relevant accounting guidance and records derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) in the consolidated balance sheet as either an asset or a liability measured at their fair value, with changes in the derivative’s fair value recognized currently in earnings. The Company values these derivative securities under the fair value method at the end of each reporting period (quarter), and their value is marked-to-market at the end of each reporting period with the gain or loss recorded in earnings. The Company continues to revalue these instruments each quarter to reflect their current value in light of the current market price of our Common Stock. The Company used a simulated probability valuation model to value warrants containing embedded derivative instruments. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of such warrants requires considerable judgment. Any change in the estimates (specifically, probabilities) used may cause the value to be higher or lower than that reported. The assumptions used in the model require significant judgment by management and include the following: volatility, expected term, risk-free interest rate, dividends, and warrant holders’ expected rate of return, reset provisions based on expected future financings, projected stock prices, and probability of exercise.
The conversion option included within the unsecured convertible promissory notes is accounted for as a derivative liability at its estimated fair value. The derivative is subject to re-measurement at the end of each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized as a component of interest and other income, in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the conversion or maturity of the unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements.
Revenue: Revenue is recognized when earned in accordance with the applicable accounting guidance. The Company recognizes revenue from sales of software products upon shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, collection is determined to be probable, all non-recurring engineering work necessary to enable the Company's product to function within the customer's application has been completed and the Company's product has been delivered according to specifications. Revenue from service subscriptions is recognized as costs are incurred or over the service period, whichever is longer.
Software license agreements may contain multiple elements, including upgrades and enhancements, products deliverable on a when and if available basis and post-contract support. Revenue from software license agreements is recognized upon delivery of the software, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, collection is determined to be probable, all nonrecurring engineering work necessary to enable the Company's products to function within the customer's application has been completed and the Company's product has been delivered according to specifications.
For arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative selling prices, which are determined using vendor-specific objective evidence.
Maintenance revenue is recorded for post-contract support and upgrades or enhancements, which is paid for in addition to license fees, and is recognized as costs are incurred or over the support period, whichever is longer. For undelivered elements where vendor specific objective evidence of fair value does not exist, revenue is deferred and subsequently recognized when delivery has occurred and when vendor specific evidence has been determined.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts: The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and an assessment of international, political and economic risk as well as the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a change in actual defaults from the Company’s historical experience, the Company’s estimates of recoverability of amounts due could be affected and the Company would adjust the allowance accordingly.
Long-lived assets: The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets at least annually or whenever circumstances or events indicate such assets might be impaired. The Company would recognize an impairment charge in the event the net book value of such assets exceeded the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets. Estimation of future cash flows from the products considers the following additional factors:
●legal, regulatory or contractual provisions known to the Company that limit the useful life of any product technology to less than the assigned useful life;
●whether the Company needs to incur material costs or make modifications in order for it to continue to be able to realize the benefits afforded by the product technologies;
●effects of obsolescence or significant competitive pressure on the Company’s current or future products are expected to reduce the anticipated cash flow from the products;
●demand for products utilizing the technology will diminish, remain stable or increase; and
●whether the current markets for the products based on the technology will remain constant or will change over the useful lives assigned to the technologies.
Customer Base: To date, the Company's electronic signature revenue has been derived primarily from financial service industry end-users and from resellers and channel partners serving the financial service industry primarily in North America, the ASEAN Region and Europe. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers and does not require collateral. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses. Historically, such losses have been within the range of management's expectations.
Cost of sales: Cost of sales includes direct engineering labor and overhead for specific revenue based projects initiated by customers and maintenance projects specific to customer needs, along with third party services related to the Company’s transactional based revenues.
Research and Development Costs: Research and development costs are charged as expense as incurred.
Net Operating Loss Carry-forwards: Utilization of the Company's net operating losses may be subject to an annual limitation due to the ownership change limitations under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code and similar state provisions. As a result, a portion of the Company's net operating loss carry-forwards may not be available to offset future taxable income. The Company has provided a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets at December 31, 2016, of approximately $26,995 based upon the Company's history of losses.
Segments: The Company reports its financial results in one segment.
Results of Operations - Years Ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015
Revenue
For the year ended December 31, 2016, total revenue was $1,065, a decrease of $555, or 34%, compared to total revenue of $1,620 in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2016, software product revenue was $325, a decrease of $413, or 56%, compared to product revenue of $738 in the prior year. Maintenance revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016, was $740, a decrease of $142, or 16%, compared to maintenance revenue of $882 in the prior year. The decrease in software product revenue and maintenance revenue is primarily attributable to the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue.
Cost of Sales
For the year ended December 31, 2016, cost of sales was $386, a decrease of $133, or 26%, compared to cost of sales of $519 in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenue in both software product and maintenance during the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the prior year.
Operating Expenses
Research and Development Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, research and development expenses were $1,322, a decrease of $449, or 25%, compared to research and development expenses of $1,771 in the prior year. Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs, outside contract engineering, maintenance items, and allocated facility expenses. The most significant factor contributing to the decrease in research and development expenses was a decrease in the number of outside engineering personnel. In addition, transfers to cost of sales increased due to the increase in non-recurring engineering orders and maintenance. For the year ended December 31, 2016, total research and development expenses before IT and cost of sales allocations were $1,756, a decrease of $593, or 25%, compared to $2,349 of total research and development expenses before allocations in the prior year.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, sales and marketing expenses were $406, a decrease of $574, or 59%, compared to sales and marketing expenses of $980 in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in salaries and wages in connection with the Company’s efforts to restructure its operations in favor of partner-generated recurring revenue.
General and Administrative Expenses
For the year ended December 31, 2016, general and administrative expenses were $2,160, a decrease of $15, or 1%, from general and administrative expenses of $2,175 in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a decrease in salary for one full time position starting in the third quarter of 2016 partially offset by an increase in franchise taxes.
Other Income (Expense), Net
Other income (expense), net, was an expense of $12, an increase of $9, or 300%, compared to an expense of $3 in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the accrual of a penalty for the late filing of certain tax forms for 2015.
Interest Expense
For the year ended December 31, 2016, related party interest expense was $103, an increase of $72, or 232%, compared to related party interest expense of $31 in the prior year. For the year ended December 31, 2016, other party interest expense was $115, an increase of $92, or 400%, compared to other party interest expense of $23 in the prior year.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recorded $390 in debt discount amortization associated with its short-term borrowings, $87 of which is attributable to related parties and $303 of which is attributable to other investors, compared to $53 in the prior year, $11 of which is attributable to related parties and $42 of which is attributable to other investors.
The change in fair value of derivative liabilities resulted in a non-cash gain of $330, an increase of $312, or 1733%, compared to a gain of $18 in the prior year.
For the year ended December 31, 2016, accretion of the beneficial conversion feature on Preferred Stock with an exercise price less than the closing market price on May 19, 2016 (for the Series C Preferred Stock and Series D-1 Preferred Stock, as defined below) was $245, a decrease of $281, or 53%, compared to $526 in the prior year period. The decrease is due to the decrease in the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of issue compared to the prior year.
The Company recorded dividends in kind on shares of its Series A-1 Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A-1 Preferred Stock”), Series B Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”), Series C Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”) and Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series D Preferred Stock”). For the year ended December 31, 2016, dividends on shares of Preferred Stock were $1,313, a decrease of $1,863, or 59%, compared to $3,176 in the prior year period. The decrease is attributable to the conversion of all Preferred Stock to Common Stock on May 19, 2016.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $389 at December 31, 2016, compared to $846 at December 31, 2015.
The cash used in operations was primarily attributable to the net loss of $3,499, including a $330 gain on derivative liability. These amounts were partially offset by non-cash depreciation and amortization charges of $362, amortization of debt discount of $390 and stock-based employee compensation of $164.
Proceeds from financing activities consisted of $440 from the issuance of short-term debt, $700 from the issuance of long-term debt and $424 from the sale of Common Stock and warrants. Payments on short-term debt were $200.
Accounts receivable were $137 at December 31, 2016, an increase of $43, or 46%, compared to accounts receivable of $94 at December 31, 2015. Accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are net of $63 and $22, respectively, of allowances provided for potentially uncollectible accounts. The increase is primarily attributable to slower collections in the quarter ended December 31, 2016.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets were $56 at December 31, 2016, a decrease of $316, or 85%, compared to prepaid expenses and other current assets of $372 at December 31, 2015.
Short-term debt was $0 at December 31, 2016 compared to $991 at December 31, 2015.
Accounts payable were $1,368 at December 31, 2016, an increase of $581, or 74%, compared to $787 at December 31, 2015. The increase is due to liabilities incurred associated with the proposed public offering.
Other current liabilities, which include accrued compensation were $762 at December 31, 2016, compared to $878 at December 31, 2015, a decrease of $116, or 13%. The decrease is primarily attributable to the conversion of certain accrued liabilities to Common Stock on May 19, 2016.
Deferred revenue, including the long-term portion, was $573 at December 31, 2016, a decrease of $266, or 32%, compared to deferred revenue of $839 at December 31, 2015. The decrease is primarily due to the recognition of revenue from the renewal of a five-year maintenance contract with one of the Company’s customers in December 2015.
Financing Transactions
For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company exercised its option to pay in kind the accrued dividends on Preferred Stock as follows:
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company entered into unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements with investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $1,068 in cash. Promissory notes with a principal amount of $1,068 plus accrued interest converted into shares of our Common Stock on May 19, 2016.
The notes and accrued interest converted at a price of $1.74 per share into 683 shares of our Common Stock. The holders of the notes also received warrants to purchase 854 shares of Common Stock. Such warrants have a 5-year term and are exercisable at a price of $2.175 per share. The Company ascribed a relative fair value to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model of $586, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
In August 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $240 in cash. As the promissory notes were convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate lower than the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of issuance, the Company recorded $103 as a beneficial conversion feature, which was recorded as a debt discount in the balance sheet. The discount was amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes. The proceeds from the notes were used to pay off the $200 promissory note outstanding plus accrued interest that was due on August 24, 2016. The August 2016 notes converted into 264 shares of Common Stock in November 2016 at which time the remaining debt discount was amortized. Post-conversion, the holders are entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, cash payments payable from 3% of the revenue collected by the Company from its European customer, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) times the aggregate principal amount of the notes.
In November 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $700 in cash. The Company also issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to affiliates in exchange for an aggregate of $200 in demand notes issued in September and October of 2016. The notes are mandatorily convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate of the lesser of $1.30 per share or the price per share of Common Stock, upon closing a new debt and or equity financing of at least $1,000 in aggregate proceeds. The notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and are due December 31, 2018. The Company issued 277 warrants in connection with these convertible notes. The Company ascribed a value of $204 to the warrants and recorded a discount to the long-term notes payable and a corresponding amount to additional paid-in capital. The discount will be amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
The Company used the funds received from the above financings for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Company recorded $390 in debt discount amortization for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 related to the above debt financings.
Contractual Obligations
The Company had the following material commitments as of December 31, 2016:
Item 7A.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk. Any investments in fixed income securities are subject to interest rate risk and will fall in value if the market interest rates increase. The Company attempts to limit this exposure by investing primarily in short-term securities.
Foreign Currency Risk. The Company operates a joint venture in China and from time-to-time could make certain capital equipment or other purchases denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, the Company's cash flows and earnings could be exposed to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company would attempt to limit any such exposure through operational strategies and generally has not hedged currency exposure.
Future Results and Stock Price Risk. The Company's stock price may be subject to significant volatility. The public stock markets have experienced significant volatility in stock prices in recent years. The stock prices of technology companies have experienced particularly high volatility, including, at times, severe price changes that are unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of such companies. The trading price of the Company's Common Stock could be subject to wide fluctuations in response to, among other factors, quarter-to-quarter variations in operating results, announcements of technological innovations or new products by the Company or its competitors, competitor consolidation in the industry, announcements of new strategic relationships by the Company or its competitors, general conditions in the computer software industry or the global economy generally, or market volatility unrelated to the Company's business and operating results. The impact and severity of the above factors could be exacerbated by the Company’s small size, public float and a lack of market liquidity for its Common Stock.
Item 8.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
The Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, and for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2016, begin on page of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and are incorporated into this item by reference.
Item 9.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
None
Item 9A.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to paragraph (b) of Rule 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act (1) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
The Company does not expect that its disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control procedure, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control procedures are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control procedures, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The Company considered these limitations during the development of its disclosure controls and procedures, and will continually reevaluate them to ensure they provide reasonable assurance that such controls and procedures are effective.
Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect transactions and dispositions of assets; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.
Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established in “Internal Control, Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in 2013. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
As previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2014, we had material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting related to the employment of an insufficient number of staff in our finance department to possess an optimal segregation of duties or to provide optimal levels of oversight. With the oversight of senior management, we have taken steps to remediate the underlying causes of these material weaknesses, primarily through hiring additional finance personnel and engaging accounting experts to review complex accounting matters when required. We believe we have taken the necessary steps to remediate the material weaknesses in our internal controls.
Except for the remediation efforts described herein there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the year ended December 31, 2016 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management will continue the process of reviewing existing controls, procedures and responsibilities to more closely identify financial reporting risks and the required controls to address them. Key control and compensating control procedures will be developed to ensure that material weaknesses are properly addressed and related financial reporting risks are mitigated. Periodic control validation and testing will also be implemented to ensure that controls continue to operate consistently and as designed.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended December 31, 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
PART III
Item 10.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Directors and Executive Officers
The following table sets forth certain information concerning the Company’s directors and executive officers:
The business experience of each of the directors and executive officers for at least the past five years includes the following:
Philip S. Sassower has served as the Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since August 2010, and Co-Chairman since October 2015. Mr. Sassower is a Managing Director of SG Phoenix LLC, a private equity firm, and has served in that capacity since May 2003. Mr. Sassower has also been Chief Executive Officer of Phoenix Enterprises LLC, a private equity firm, and has served in that capacity since 1996. In addition, Mr. Sassower has served as Chief Executive Officer of Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) since February 2006 and has been a director of Xplore Technologies Corp. and served as Chairman of its board of directors since December 2004. On May 13, 2008, Mr. Sassower was named Chairman of the Board of The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE: FA), a motorcycle accessories and aerospace parts and services company. On March 18, 2009, The Fairchild Corporation and 61 subsidiaries filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware. On January 7, 2010, The Fairchild Corporation’s plan of liquidation was declared effective and the company’s board of directors was relieved of its duties. Mr. Sassower also served as Chairman of the Board of the Company from 1998 to 2002 and as Co-Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Sassower is co-manager of the managing member of Phoenix Venture Fund LLC. Mr. Sassower’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include more than 40 years of business and investment experience. Mr. Sassower has developed extensive experience working with management teams and boards of directors, and in acquiring, investing in and building companies and implementing changes.
Michael Engmann has served as the Company’s Co-Chairman since October 2015. Mr. Engmann is Chairman of Engmann Options, a family trading and investment holding company and has served in that capacity since 1978. Mr. Engmann has approximately 40 years of experience in building successful financial service companies. He began his career as a trader and was one of the early market-makers in the Pacific Stock Exchange’s options program. He (i) founded, in 1980, Sage Clearing Corporation, a stock and options clearing company for professional traders, which was sold to ABN Amro Inc. in 1988, (ii) founded, in 1982, Preferred Trade, Inc., a broker-dealer providing research and trade execution services, which was sold to Fimat in May 2005, and (iii) acquired in 2001 Revere Data LLC, a global financial and market data company, which was sold to Factset in 2013. Mr. Engmann’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include more than 40 years of business and investment experience.
Andrea Goren has served as a director since August 2010. Mr. Goren was appointed the Company’s Chief Financial Officer in December 2010. Mr. Goren is a Managing Director of SG Phoenix LLC, a private equity firm, and has served in that capacity since May 2003. Mr. Goren is co-manager of the managing member of Phoenix Venture Fund LLC, the Company’s largest shareholder. Prior to that, Mr. Goren served as Vice President of Shamrock International, Ltd., a private equity firm. Mr. Goren has been a director of Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR) since December 2004 and serves on its Executive Committee, and a director of The Fairchild Corporation (NYSE: FA) from May 2008 to January 2010. Mr. Goren’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include his experience and knowledge acquired in approximately 17 years of private equity investing and his extensive experience working with management teams and boards of directors.
William Keiper was appointed the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer in December 2010. Mr. Keiper is Managing Partner of FirstGlobal Partners LLC where he specializes in working with investors and Boards of Directors in resolving issues related to business continuity, performance and sustainable value creation. Mr. Keiper has over 30 years of business experience, more than 18 of which have been in the management of software, technology and IT product distribution and services organizations. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Hypercom Corporation (NYSE: HYC) from 2005 to 2007 and served as a member of its Board of Directors from 2000 to 2007. He was Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Arrange Technology LLC, a software development services outsourcing company, from 2002 to 2005. From 1997 to 2002, he served as a principal in mergers and acquisitions firms serving middle market software and IT services companies. He was Chief Executive Officer of Artisoft, Inc., a public networking and communications software company, from 1993 to 1997, and its Chairman from 1995 to 1997. He held several executive positions, including President and Chief Operating Officer, of MicroAge, Inc., an indirect sales-based IT products distribution and services company, from 1986 to 1993, where he was a key executive in helping to profitably drive more than a billion dollar revenue increase over the course of his tenure with the company.
Francis J. Elenio has served as a director since November 2015, after having served as a director of the Company from August 2010 to October 2011. Since November 2005, Mr. Elenio has served as Managing Director of Reeff Consulting LLC, a financial and business advisory firm providing outsourced accounting and consulting services for start-up to midsized companies. Mr. Elenio also served as Chief Financial Officer of Signal Point Communications Corp. from February 2011 to October 2013. Mr. Elenio has over 25 years of experience working with corporations as a strategic, solution-driven professional focused on finance and accounting, operations and turn-around management. Mr. Elenio has served at the CFO level at numerous public and private companies, including Wilshire Enterprises, Inc., a real estate investment and management company, WebCollage, Inc., an internet content integrator for manufacturers, GoAmerica, Inc., a wireless internet service provider and Roomlinx, Inc., a provider of wireless high speed internet access to hotels and conference centers. Mr. Elenio is a CPA and received an MBA. Since September 2007, Mr. Elenio has also been an Adjunct Professor of Finance at Seton Hall University. Mr. Elenio serves on the Company’s audit committee. Mr. Elenio’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee include his experience as a CFO working with technology companies like iSign.
Stanley L. Gilbert has served as a director since October 2011. Mr. Gilbert has more than 45 years of experience as a lawyer with primary specialties in wills, trusts, estate planning and administration, as well as tax planning. Mr. Gilbert is Founder, and, has been President of Stanley L. Gilbert PC since 1982. Mr. Gilbert has also been a partner of a number of law firms, including Nager Korobow, Bell Kallnick Klee and Green, and Migdal Pollack Rosenkrantz and Sherman. Mr. Gilbert has served as a Director of Planned Giving at Columbia University Medical Center’s Nathaniel Wharton Fund, which supports a broad variety of projects in basic research, clinical care and teaching since 2001. Mr. Gilbert was elected by a majority of iSign’s Series B Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred stockholders voting together as a separate class on an as converted to Common Stock basis, and serves on iSign’s audit and compensation committees. Mr. Gilbert’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include his significant tax and accounting expertise acquired through his years of practicing law.
Jeffrey Holtmeier has served as a director since August 2011. Mr. Holtmeier has more than 25 years of successful entrepreneurship in the technology and communications fields. As CEO of GENext from 2001 to present, and through its subsidiary China US Business Development, LLC, Mr. Holtmeier has assisted many US companies in establishing relationships in China, where he also co-founded Koncept International, Inc., a Chinese-based VoIP and digital media technology company. Prior to his involvement in the Chinese market, Mr. Holtmeier founded, built over seventeen years and successfully sold InfiNET in 2001 to Teligent, a NASDAQ listed company. Mr. Holtmeier was a recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young, NASDAQ/USA Today “Entrepreneur of the Year” award in 1999, and has served on the boards of numerous corporations and non-profit organizations. He serves on iSign’s audit and compensation committees. Mr. Holtmeier’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include his experience as a successful entrepreneur and his experience in establishing business relationships in China.
David E. Welch has served as a director since March 2004. From July 2002 to present Mr. Welch has been the principal of David E. Welch Consulting, a financial consulting firm. Mr. Welch has also been Vice President of Operations at Vertex Innovations, Inc., from June 2015 to present. Mr. Welch was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of American Millennium Corporation, Inc., a provider of satellite-based asset tracking and reporting equipment, from April 2004 to September 2014. Mr. Welch was Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Active Link Communications, a manufacturer of telecommunications equipment, from 1999 to 2002. Mr. Welch has held positions as Director of Management Information Systems and Chief Information Officer with Micromedex, Inc. and Language Management International from 1995 through 1998. Mr. Welch other directorships have been with AspenBio Pharma, Inc., from 2004 to 2017, PepperBall Technologies, Inc. from January 2007 to January 2009 and Advanced Nutraceuticals, Inc., from 2003 to 2006. Mr. Welch is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in the state of Colorado. He serves on iSign’s audit and compensation committees. Mr. Welch’s qualifications to serve on the Board of Directors include his significant accounting and financial expertise.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires the Company's officers, directors and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company's equity securities to file certain reports with the SEC regarding ownership of, and transactions in, the Company's securities. These officers, directors and stockholders are also required by SEC rules to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) reports that are filed with the SEC. The following Section 16 filings were not timely filed for the year ended December 31, 2016: the Form 4 for Andrea Goren, Philip Sassower, Stanley Gilbert, Jeffrey Holtmeier and William Keiper dated May 19, 2016, the Form 4 for Andrea Goren, Stanley Gilbert dated November 3, 2016.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
We have adopted a written code of business conduct and ethics, referred to as our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, which applies to all of our directors, officers, and employees, including our principal executive officer, our principal financial and accounting officer, and our Chief Technology officer. A copy of the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics is posted on the Company’s web site, at www.isignnow.com.
Audit Committee Financial Expert
Mr. Welch serves as the Audit Committee’s financial expert. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent as defined under the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC and the director independence standards of the NASDAQ Stock Market, as currently in effect.
Item 11.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table (in dollars)
1. Mr. Sassower was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer on August 5, 2010, and Co-Chairman since October 2015. Mr. Sassower receives no compensation.
2. Mr. Keiper was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer on December 7, 2010. Mr. Keiper receives no salary compensation from the Company.
3. Mr. Goren was appointed Chief Financial Officer on December 7, 2010. Mr. Goren receives no compensation from the Company.
4. The amounts provided in this column represent the aggregate grant date fair value of option awards granted to our officers, as calculated in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation. Mr. Sassower has 7,599 options that are vested and exercisable within sixty days of December 31, 2016. Mr. Keiper has 12,159 options that are vested and exercisable within sixty days of December 31, 2016. Mr. Goren has 9,119 options that are vested and exercisable within sixty days of December 31, 2016. In accordance with applicable regulations, the value of such options does not reflect an estimate for features related to service-based vesting used by the Company for financial statement purposes. See footnote 9 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included with this report on Form 10-K.
Mr. Keiper is retained by the Company through an Advisory Services Agreement (the “FGP Agreement”) with First Global Partners, LLC (“FGP”). Mr. Keiper is Managing Partner of FGP. The initial term of the FGP Agreement was two years and it automatically renews for additional one year periods upon the same terms and conditions unless either party notifies the other in writing of its intent to terminate at least 90 days prior to the then-current term. FGP is currently entitled to receive a cash sum payment of $5,000 (“FGP Fee”) per month. In addition, FPG is eligible for, but not entitled to receive, an annual cash performance fee of up to thirty-five percent (35%) of the FGP Fee during a given year or prorated portion thereof. Such performance fee, if any, would be awarded based upon the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. No performance fee was paid to FGP in 2016. Under the FGP Agreement, FGP furnishes, at its own expense, all materials and equipment necessary to carry out the terms of the FGP Agreement. The Company has agreed to pay FGP for reasonable and documented out of pocket expenses incurred for Services rendered by FGP during the term of the FGP Agreement, as long as FGP obtains written approval of the Company prior to incurring any significant expense.
Mr. Goren is retained by the Company through an Advisory Services Agreement (the “SGP Agreement”) with SG Phoenix LLC (“SGP”). Mr. Goren and Mr. Sassower are managing members of SGP. The initial term of the SGP Agreement was two years and it automatically renews for additional one year periods upon the same terms and conditions unless either party notifies the other in writing of its intent to terminate at least 90 days prior to the then-current term. SGP currently is entitled to receive a cash sum payment of $7,500 (“SGP Fee”) per month. In addition, SGP is eligible for, but not entitled to receive, an annual cash performance fee of up to thirty-five percent (35%) of the SGP Fee during a given year or prorated portion thereof. Such performance fee, if any, would be awarded based upon the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. No performance fee was paid to SGP in 2016. Under the SGP Agreement, SGP furnishes, at its own expense, all materials and equipment necessary to carry out the terms of the SGP Agreement. The Company has agreed to pay SGP for reasonable and documented out of pocket expenses incurred for 	services rendered by SGP during the term of the SGP Agreement, as long as SGP obtains written approval of the Company prior to incurring any significant expense.
Outstanding Equity Awards at December 31, 2016
The following table summarizes the outstanding equity award holdings held by our named executive officers. The amounts are not stated in thousands.
1.Mr. Sassower’s 800 options were granted on January 28, 2011, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 28, 2018.
2.Mr. Sassower’s 5,200 options were granted on January 3, 2013, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 3, 2020.
3.Mr. Sassower’s 2,400 options were granted on January 5, 2015, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 5, 2022.
4.Mr. Keiper’s 6,400 options were granted on August 11, 2011, vest pro rata monthly over two years, and expire on August 11, 2018
5.Mr. Keiper’s 3,200 options were granted on January 3, 2013, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 3, 2020.
6.Mr. Keiper’s 3,840 options were granted on January 5, 2015, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 5, 2022.
7.Mr. Goren’s 800 options were granted on January 28, 2011, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 28, 2018.
8.Mr. Goren’s 4,000 options were granted on August 11, 2011, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on August 11, 2018.
9.Mr. Goren’s 2,400 options were granted on January 3, 2013, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 3, 2020.
10.Mr. Goren’s 2,880 options were granted on January 5, 2015, vest pro rata quarterly over three years, and expire on January 5, 2022.
Option Exercises and Stock Vested
There were no stock options exercised during the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
Director Compensation
The following table provides information regarding the compensation of the Company’s non-employee directors for the year ended December 31, 2016:
Item 12.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The following table sets forth information as of March 20, 2017, with respect to the beneficial ownership of (i) any person known to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of voting securities of the Company, (ii) each director and director nominee of the Company, (iii) each of the current executive officers of the Company named in the Summary Compensation Table under the heading "Executive Compensation" and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a group. Except as indicated in the footnotes to this table (i) each person has sole voting and investment power with respect to all shares attributable to such person and (ii) each person’s address is c/o iSign Solutions, Inc., 2025 Gateway Place, Suite 485, San Jose California 95110-1413. The amounts are not stated in thousands.
* Less than 1%.
1.Shares of Common Stock beneficially owned and the respective percentages of beneficial ownership of Common Stock assumes the exercise or conversion of all options, warrants and other securities convertible into Common Stock, beneficially owned by such person or entity currently exercisable or exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017. Shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of stock options and warrants exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017 or securities convertible into Common Stock within 60 days of March 20, 2017 are deemed outstanding and held by the holder of such shares of Common Stock, options and warrants for purposes of computing the percentage of outstanding Common Stock beneficially owned by such person, but are not deemed outstanding for computing the percentage of outstanding Common Stock beneficially owned by any other person. The percentage of beneficial ownership of Common Stock beneficially owned is based on shares of Common Stock. The shares of Common Stock beneficially owned and the respective percentages of beneficial ownership of Common Stock stated in these columns assume conversion of all outstanding options and warrants into shares of Common Stock.
2.Represents (a) 875,426 shares of Common Stock, (b) 7,799 shares issuable to Mr. Sassower upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017, and (c) 307,226 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants (see table below for details), including securities beneficially owned by Phoenix, SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, SG Phoenix LLC, Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC and Phoenix Enterprises Family Fund. Please see footnote 11 below for information concerning shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Phoenix. Along with Mr. Goren, Mr. Sassower is the co-manager of SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, which has the shared power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Phoenix and Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC, and, accordingly, Mr. Sassower may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares owned by Phoenix and Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC. SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, Mr. Goren and Mr. Sassower each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Phoenix and Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests therein. Mr. Sassower’s address is 110 East 59th Street, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10022.
3.Represents (a) 903,222 shares of Common Stock, (b) 9,359 shares issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017, and (c) 307,594 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017 (see table below for details), including securities beneficially owned by Phoenix, SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, SG Phoenix LLC, Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC, Andax LLC and Mr. Goren. Please see footnote 11 below for information concerning Phoenix’s beneficial ownership. Mr. Goren is managing member Andax LLC and disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. Along with Mr. Sassower, Mr. Goren is the co-manager of SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, which has the power to vote and dispose of the shares held by Phoenix and by Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC, and accordingly, Mr. Goren may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares owned by Phoenix and Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC. SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, Mr. Goren and Mr. Sassower each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Phoenix and Phoenix Banner Holdings LLC, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests therein. Mr. Goren’s address is 110 East 59th Street, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10022.
4.Represents (a) 114,169 shares of Common Stock, (b) 1,800 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017, and (c) 15,579 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of warrants, exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017 (see table below for details). As manager of Galaxy LLC, Mr. Gilbert has the power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Galaxy LLC, and, accordingly, Mr. Gilbert may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares owned by Galaxy LLC.
5.Represents (a) 3,662 shares of Common Stock and (b) 1,800 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017. As manager of Genext, Mr. Holtmeier has the power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Genext, and, accordingly, Mr. Holtmeier may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares owned by CUBD and Genext.
6.Represents 1,812 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017.
7.Represents (a) 535,659 shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Mr. Engmann (b) 400 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017 and (c) an aggregate of 350,558 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017 beneficially owned by Mr. Engmann. See the following table for more detail. Mr. Engmann’s address is 220 Bush Street, No. 660, San Francisco, CA 94104.
8.Represents 400 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017.
9.Represents (a) 41,413 shares of Common Stock (b) 12,479 shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of options exercisable within 60 days of 2015, and (c) 66,338 shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of warrants exercisable within 60 days of March 20, 2017
10.Includes shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Phoenix. Please see footnote 11 below for information concerning shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by Phoenix. Mr. Sassower and Mr. Goren are the co-managers of SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, which has the shared power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Phoenix and, accordingly, Mr. Sassower and Mr. Goren may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares owned by Phoenix. SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, Mr. Sassower and Mr. Goren each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Phoenix, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests therein. The amount stated above includes an aggregate of 35,849 shares issuable upon the exercise of options within 60 days of March 20, 2017.
11.SG Phoenix Ventures LLC is the Managing Member of Phoenix, with the power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Phoenix. Accordingly, SG Phoenix Ventures LLC may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of such shares. Andrea Goren is the co-manager of SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, has the shared power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Phoenix and, as such, may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the common shares owned by Phoenix and by SG Phoenix LLC, of which he is a member. Philip Sassower is the co-manager of SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, has the shared power to vote and dispose of the shares of Common Stock held by Phoenix and, as such, may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the common shares owned by Phoenix and by SG Phoenix LLC, of which he is a member. SG Phoenix Ventures LLC, Mr. Goren and Mr. Sassower each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by Phoenix, and Mr. Goren and Mr. Sassower each disclaim beneficial ownership of the shares owned by SG Phoenix LLC, except to the extent of their respective pecuniary interests therein. The address of these stockholders is 110 East 59th Street, Suite 1901, New York, NY 10022.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table provides information as of December 31, 2016, regarding our compensation plans (including individual compensation arrangements) under which equity securities are authorized for issuance:
Item 13.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Procedures for Approval of Related Person Transactions
In accordance with our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, we submit all proposed transactions involving our officers and directors and related parties, and other transactions involving conflicts of interest, to the Board of Directors or the Audit Committee for approval. Each of the related party transactions listed below that were submitted to our board were approved by a disinterested majority of our Board of Directors after full disclosure of the interest of the related party in the transaction.
Director Independence
The Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Gilbert, Holtmeier, Elenio and Welch are “independent,” as defined under the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market relating to director independence, and Messrs. Sassower, Engmann and Goren are not independent under such rules. Messrs. Welch, Gilbert, and Holtmeier serve on the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Each of the members of the Compensation Committee is independent under the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market relating to director independence. Messrs. Welch, Elenio and Holtmeier serve on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Under the applicable rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market and the SEC relating to independence of Audit Committee members, the Board of Directors has determined that Messrs. Welch, Holtmeier and Elenio are independent.
Related Party Transactions
Phoenix is the beneficial owner of approximately 19.3% of the Common Stock of the Company when calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3.
In May 2016, Michael Engmann and Andax converted $275 and $18, respectively, of notes payable into 176 and 12 shares of the Company’s Common Stock as part of the recapitalization.
In August 2016, the Company issued unsecured promissory notes in the amount of $50 to Michael Engmann and his affiliate, and $10 to Andax. These notes converted into Common Stock in November 2016. Post-conversion, the holders shall also receive, on a pro rata basis, cash payments payable from 3% of the revenue collected by the Company from its European customer, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) times the aggregate principal amount of the notes.
In September 2016, the Company issued demand notes to Michael Engmann and an affiliate in the aggregate amount of $100. In October 2016, the Company issued an additional $100 in demand notes to Michael Engmann and an affiliate. The demand notes issued in September and October 2016 converted into the unsecured promissory note offering described below.
In November 2016, the Company issued $250 in long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to affiliates, including $200 to Michael Engmann and an affiliate, $25 to Stanley L. Gilbert, and $25 to Andax LLC, an affiliate of Andrea Goren. The notes are mandatorily convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate of the lesser of $1.30 per share or the price per share of Common Stock upon closing of a new debt and or equity financing of at least $1,000 in aggregate proceeds. The notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and are due December 31, 2018. The Company issued 77 warrants to the above investors in connection with the convertible notes. The Company ascribed a value of $57 to the related party warrants and recorded a discount to the long-term notes payable and a corresponding amount to additional paid-in capital. The discount will be amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
The Company recorded $390 in debt discount amortization associated with the borrowings, $87 of which is attributable to related parties through December 31, 2016.
During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company exercised its option to make preferred dividend payments in kind. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company issued 29 shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock, of which 17 were to related parties, 519 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, of which 332 were to related parties, 211 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, of which 109 were to related parties, 310 shares of Series D-1 Preferred Stock, of which 157 were to related parties, and 245 shares of Series D-2 Preferred Stock, of which 30 were to related parties.
Interest expense associated with the Company’s indebtedness for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, was $218 and $54, respectively, of which $103 and $31, respectively, was related party expense.
Item 14.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Audit and other Fees. Armanino LLP has been the Company’s auditors since August 2014. During fiscal years 2016 and 2015, the fees for audit and other services performed by Armanino LLP for the Company were as follows:
Pre-Approval Policies.
It is the policy of the Company not to enter into any agreement with its auditors to provide any non-audit services unless (a) the agreement is approved in advance by the Audit Committee or (b) (i) the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services constitutes no more than 5% of the total amount the Company pays to the auditors during the fiscal year in which such services are rendered, (ii) such services were not recognized by the Company as constituting non-audit services at the time of the engagement of the non-audit services and (iii) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee and prior to the completion of the audit are approved by the Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee who are members of the board of directors to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will not approve any agreement in advance for non-audit services unless (x) the procedures and policies are detailed in advance as to such services, (y) the Audit Committee is informed of such services prior to commencement and (z) such policies and procedures do not constitute delegation of the Audit Committee’s responsibilities to management under the Exchange Act.
The Audit Committee has considered whether the provision of non-audit services has impaired the independence of PMB Helin Donovan or Armanino LLP and has concluded that PMB Helin Donovan and Armanino LLP are independent under applicable SEC and NASDAQ rules and regulations.
PART IV
Item 15.
Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K:
(1) Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedules
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the financial statements or the notes thereto.
(3) Exhibits
The exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in paragraph (b) below.
(b) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed herewith or are incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed with the SEC as indicated below:
*	Filed herewith.
†Indicates management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.
††Confidential treatment of certain portions of this exhibit have been requested from the SEC pursuant to a request for confidentiality dated March 30, 1999, filed pursuant to the Exchange Act.
††† Confidential treatment of certain portions of this exhibit have been requested from the SEC pursuant to a request for confidentiality dated March 30, 2006 filed pursuant to the Exchange Act.
The exhibits listed above are filed as part of this Form 10-K other than Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2, which shall be deemed furnished.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules
All financial statement schedules are omitted because the information is inapplicable or presented in the notes to the financial statements.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Redwood Shores, State of California.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 31, 2017.
Date
Signature
Title
March 31, 2017
/s/ Philip S. Sassower
Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Philip S. Sassower
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 31, 2017
/s/ Michael Engmann
Co-Chairman
Michael Engmann
March 31, 2017
/s/ Andrea Goren
Director, Chief Financial Officer
Andrea Goren
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
March 31, 2017
/s/ Francis J. Elenio
Director
Francis J. Elenio
March 31, 2017
/s/ Stanly Gilbert
Director
Stanley Gilbert
March 31, 2017
/s/ Jeffrey Holtmeier
Director
Jeffrey Holtmeier
March 31, 2017
/s/ David Welch
Director
David Welch
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
iSign Solutions Inc.
San Jose, CA
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of iSign Solutions Inc., formerly known as Communication Intelligence Corporation, and subsidiary (the "Company") as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in deficit, and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2016. The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were engaged to perform, an audit of the Company's internal controls over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of iSign Solutions Inc. as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company's significant recurring losses and accumulated deficit raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Armanino LLP
San Ramon, California
March 31, 2016
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Deficit
Year Ended December 31, 2016
(In thousands)
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(In thousands)
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
See accompanying notes to these Consolidated Financial Statements
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:
The Company:
On January 21, 2016, iSign Solutions Inc. (the "Company" or "iSign") filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-1,250 reverse split of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock (“Common Stock”). The reverse split became effective at 9:01 a.m. on January 22, 2016. The information with respect to Common Stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 have been retroactively restated to give effect to the 1-for-1,250 reverse split.
The Company is a leading supplier of digital transaction management (DTM) software enabling the paperless, secure and cost-effective management of document-based transactions. iSign’s solutions encompass a wide array of functionality and services, including electronic signatures, biometric authentication and simple-to-complex workflow management. These solutions are available across virtually all enterprise, desktop and mobile environments as a seamlessly integrated platform for both ad-hoc and fully automated transactions. The Company’s products and services result in legally binding transactions that are compliant with applicable laws and regulations and that can provide a higher level of security than paper-based processes. The Company has been a leading supplier of enterprise software solutions within the financial services and insurance industries and has delivered significant expense reduction by enabling complete document and workflow automation and the resulting reduction in mailing, scanning, filing and other costs related to the use of paper.
The Company's research and development activities have given rise to numerous technologies and products. The Company's core DTM technologies include various forms of electronic signatures, such as handwritten biometric, click-to-sign and others, as well as signature verification, cryptography and the logging of audit trails to show signers’ intent. These technologies can enable secure, legal and regulatory compliant electronic transactions that can enhance customer experience at a fraction of the time and cost required by traditional, paper-based processes. The Company’s products include SignatureOne® Ceremony™ Server, Sign-it® and the iSign® family of products and services.
Going concern and management plans:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. Except for 2004, the Company has incurred significant losses since its inception and, at December 31, 2016, the Company’s accumulated deficit was $130,615. The Company has primarily met its working capital needs through the sale of debt and equity securities. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s cash balance was $389. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in securing adequate capital resources to fund planned operations or that any additional funds will be available to the Company when needed, or if available, will be available on favorable terms or in amounts required by the Company. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital resources to fund operations, it may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of its operations, which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations and ability to operate as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis of consolidation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, and include the accounts of iSign Solutions Inc. and its 90%-owned Joint Venture in the People's Republic of China. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. All amounts shown in the accompanying consolidated financial statements are in thousands of dollars except per share amounts.
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Use of estimates:
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the consolidated financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Fair value measures:
Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an ordinary transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Our policy on fair value measures requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The policy establishes a fair value hierarchy based on the level of independent, objective evidence surrounding the inputs used to measure fair value. A financial instrument’s categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The policy prioritizes the inputs into three levels that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in markets with insufficient volume or infrequent transactions (less active markets); or model-derived valuations in which significant inputs are observable or can be derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data.
Level 3: Applies to assets or liabilities for which there are unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value, whether recurring or non-recurring, at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the fair value calculation input hierarchy level that we have determined applies to each asset and liability category.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments:
The Company carries financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheet at the fair value of the instruments as of the consolidated balance sheet date. At the end of each period, management assesses the fair value of each instrument and adjusts the carrying value to reflect its assessment. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying values of accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their fair values.
Treasury Stock:
Shares of Common Stock returned to, or repurchased by, the Company are recorded at cost and are included as a separate component of stockholders’ equity (deficit).
Under the cost method, the gross cost of the shares reacquired is charged to a contra equity account titled treasury stock. The equity accounts that were credited for the original share issuance (Common Stock, additional paid-in capital, etc.) remain intact. When the treasury shares are reissued, proceeds in excess of cost are credited to additional paid-in capital. Any deficiency is charged to accumulated deficit (unless additional paid-in capital from previous treasury share transactions exists, in which case the deficiency is charged to that account, with any excess charged to accumulated deficit).
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Derivatives:
The Company, from time to time, enters into transactions which contain conversion privileges, the settlement of which may entitle the holder or the Company to settle the obligation(s) by issuance of Company securities. The Company applies a two-step model in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception. The fair value of each derivative is estimated each reporting period.
The conversion option included within the unsecured convertible promissory notes is accounted for as a derivative liability at its estimated fair value. The derivative is subject to re-measurement at the end of each reporting period, with changes in fair value recognized as a component of interest and other income, in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the conversion or maturity of the unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements.
Cash and cash equivalents:
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents, at December 31, consisted of the following:
Concentrations of credit risk:
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents with various financial institutions. This diversification of risk is consistent with Company policy to maintain liquidity, and mitigate risk of loss as to principal.
To date, accounts receivable have been derived principally from revenue earned from end users, manufacturers, and distributors of computer products in North America. The Company performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers, and does not require collateral. The Company maintains reserves for potential credit losses; historically, such losses have been within management's expectations.
The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on the Company’s assessment of the collectability of specific customer accounts and an assessment of international, political and economic risk as well as the aging of the accounts receivable. If there is a change in actual defaults from the Company’s historical experience, the Company’s estimates of recoverability of amounts due could be affected and the Company will adjust the allowance accordingly.
Deferred financing costs:
Deferred financing costs include costs paid in cash, such as professional fees and commissions. The costs associated with equity financings, such as in the sale Common or Preferred Stock, are netted against the proceeds of the offering. In the case of note financings, costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the notes or upon early payment using the effective interest method. There were no financing costs amortized to interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Property and equipment, net:
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives, not to exceed the term of the related lease. The cost of additions and improvements is capitalized while maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense was $40 and $15 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Intangible Assets:
Intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated amortization. Amortization is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated lives of the related assets, ranging from five to seventeen years. Amortization expense was $322 and $342 for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The estimated remaining weighted average useful lives of the intangible assets are one year.
Future intangible asset amortization is as follows:
Long-lived assets:
The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets at least annually or whenever circumstances or events indicate such assets might be impaired. The Company would recognize an impairment charge in the event the net book value of such assets exceeded the future undiscounted cash flows attributable to such assets. No such impairment charges have been recorded during the two years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Share-based payment:
Share-based compensation expense is based on the estimated grant date fair value of the portion of share-based payment awards that is ultimately expected to vest during the period. The grant date fair value of share-based awards to employees and directors is calculated using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model. Forfeitures of share-based payment awards are estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates and it is assumed no dividends will be declared. The estimated fair value of share-based compensation awards to employees is amortized over the vesting period of the options.
Revenue recognition:
The Company recognizes revenue from sales of software products upon shipment, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, collection is determined to be probable, all non-recurring engineering work necessary to enable the Company's product to function within the customer's application has been completed and the Company's product has been delivered according to specifications. Revenue from service subscriptions is recognized as costs are incurred or over the service period, whichever is longer. Software license agreements may contain multiple elements, including upgrades and enhancements, products deliverable on a when and if available basis and post- contract support. Revenue from software license agreements is recognized upon delivery of the software, provided that persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, collection is determined to be probable, all nonrecurring engineering work necessary to enable the Company's products to function within the customer's application has been completed, and the Company has delivered its product according to specifications.
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1. Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Revenue recognition (continued):
For arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocates consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all of its deliverables based on their relative selling prices which is determined using vendor specific objective evidence.
Maintenance revenue is recorded for post-contract support and upgrades or enhancements, which is paid for in addition to license fees, and is recognized as costs are incurred or over the support period whichever is longer. For undelivered elements where vendor specific objective evidence does not exist, revenue is deferred and subsequently recognized when delivery has occurred and when vendor specific evidence has been determined.
Research and development:
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred.
Marketing:
The Company expenses advertising (marketing) costs as incurred. These expenses are outbound marketing expenses associated with participation in industry events, related sales collateral and email campaigns aimed at generating customer participation in webinars. The expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $1 and $8, respectively.
Net loss per share:
The Company calculates net loss per share under the provisions of the relevant accounting guidance. That guidance requires the disclosure of both basic net loss per share, which is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding, and diluted loss per share, which is based on the weighted average number of shares and dilutive potential shares outstanding.
The number of shares of Common Stock subject to outstanding options, shares of preferred stock (“Preferred Stock”) on an as converted basis and shares issuable upon exercise of warrants excluded from the calculation of loss per share as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive are as follows:
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
1.Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
Foreign currency translation:
The Company considers the functional currency of the Joint Venture, CICC, to be the local currency of China, which is the Renminbi (“RMB”) and, accordingly, gains and losses from the translation of the local foreign currency financial statements are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the end-of-period exchange rates except for long-term assets and liabilities, which are translated at historical exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during each period except for those expenses related to consolidated balance sheet amounts which are translated at historical exchange rates.
Net foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in interest and other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses in 2016 and 2015 were insignificant.
Income taxes:
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their financial statement reported amounts and for tax loss and credit carry-forwards. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred tax assets when it is determined to be more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realized.
There have been no unrecognized tax benefits and, accordingly, there has been no effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal tax examinations for years before 2007, and state tax examinations for years before 2006. Management does not believe there will be any material changes in the Company’s unrecognized tax positions over the next 12 months.
The Company's policy is to recognize interest and penalties accrued on any unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense.
Recently issued accounting pronouncement:
In January 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities. ASU 2016-01 requires all financial assets and liabilities not accounted for under the equity method to be measured at fair value with the changes in fair value recognized in net income. The amendments in this update also require an entity to separately present in other comprehensive income the portion of the total change in the fair value of a liability resulting from a change in the instrument-specific credit risk when the entity has elected to measure the liability at fair value in accordance with the fair value option for financial instruments. In addition, the amendments in this update supersede the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used in calculating the fair value that is required to be disclosed for financial instruments measured at amortized cost on the balance sheet for public business entities. Early adoption is not permitted except for the comprehensive income presentation requirement, and the updated guidance requires a prospective application with a cumulative-effect adjustment to the balance sheet as of the beginning of the fiscal year of adoption. The guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2017.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an ASU 2016, Leases (Topic 842) intended to improve financial reporting about leasing transactions which requires companies to report capital and operating leases with a term of 12 months or longer on their balance sheets. Disclosure requirements of the leasing arrangement will include qualitative and quantitative information about the amounts recorded in the financial statements. The guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2018.
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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1.Nature of Business, Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued):
In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 provides for simplification involving several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. In addition to these simplifications, ASU 2016-09 also eliminates the guidance in Topic 718 that was indefinitely deferred shortly after the issuance of FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment. Early adoption is permitted and the application of the guidance is different for each update included within ASU 2016-09. The guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2016.
In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. ASU 2016-12 provides for improvements and practical expedients for specific areas of Topic 606. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. ASU 2016-10 provides for clarification of two aspects of Topic 606: identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08 Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net). ASU No. 2016 - 08 requires an entity to determine whether the nature of its promise to provide goods or services to a customer is performed in a principal or agent capacity and to recognize revenue in a gross or net manner based on its principal/agent designation. The guidance is effective for annual periods after December 15, 2017.
2.Concentrations:
The following table summarizes accounts receivable and revenue concentrations:
The following table summarizes sales concentrations:
iSign Solutions Inc.
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3. Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, net at December 31, consists of the following:
4. Intangible assets:
Intangible assets, net consists of the following at December 31:
The nature of the underlying technology of our intangible assets can be referred to as ‘‘transaction-enabling,’’ ‘‘digital authentication’’ and ‘‘business process work flow.’’ This technology includes various forms of electronic signature methods, such as handwritten, biometric, click-to-sign and others, as well as technologies related to signature verification, authentication, cryptography and the logging of audit trails to prove signers’ intent. Our technologies enable the appending of secure, legal and regulatory compliant electronic signatures coupled with an enhanced user experience at a fraction of the time and cost required by traditional, paper-based processes for signature capture. The Company does not foresee any effects of obsolescence or significant competitive pressure on its current or future products, anticipates increasing demand for products utilizing its technology, and believes that the current markets for its products based on technology will remain constant or will grow over the remaining useful lives assigned to its intangible assets because of business environments encouraging the use of electronic signatures.
5. Chinese Joint Venture (Non-Controlling Interest):
The Company currently owns 90% of a joint venture (the “Joint Venture”) with the Jiangsu Hongtu Electronics Group, a provincial agency of the People's Republic of China. The Joint Venture's business license expires October 18, 2043. There were no significant operations in 2016 or 2015.
The Joint Venture had no revenue for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. It had no long-lived assets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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6. Other accrued liabilities:
The Company records liabilities based on reasonable estimates for expenses, or payables that are known or estimated including deposits, taxes, rents and services. The estimates are for current liabilities that should be extinguished within one year.
The Company had the following other accrued liabilities at December 31:
7. Debt:
Notes Payable:
In the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company entered into unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements with investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $1,018 in cash. Promissory notes with a principal amount of $1,068 plus accrued interest converted into shares of our Common Stock on May 19, 2016.
The notes and accrued interest converted at a price of $1.74 per share into 683 shares of our Common Stock. The holders of the notes also received 854 warrants to purchase 854 shares of Common Stock. Such warrants have a 5-year term and are exercisable at a price of $2.175 per share. The Company ascribed a relative fair value to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model of $586, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
In August 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $240 in cash. As the promissory notes were convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate lower than the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of issuance, the Company recorded $103 as a beneficial conversion feature, which was recorded as a debt discount in the balance sheet. The discount was amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes. The proceeds from the notes were used to pay off the $200 promissory note outstanding plus accrued interest that was due on August 24, 2016. The August 2016 notes converted into 264 shares of Common Stock in November 2016 at which time the remaining debt discount was amortized. Post-conversion, the holders are entitled to receive, on a pro rata basis, cash payments payable from 3% of the revenue collected by the Company from its European customer, not to exceed one and one-half (1.5) times the aggregate principal amount of the notes.
In November 2016, the Company issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to investors and affiliates of the Company aggregating $700 in cash. The Company also issued long-term unsecured convertible promissory notes to affiliates in exchange for an aggregate of $200 in demand notes issued in September and October of 2016. The notes are mandatorily convertible into Common Stock at a conversion rate of the lesser of $1.30 per share or the price per share of Common Stock, upon closing a new debt and or equity financing of at least $1,000 in aggregate proceeds. The notes bear interest at the rate of 6% per annum and are due December 31, 2018. The Company issued warrants to purchase 277 shares of Common Stock in connection with convertible notes. The Company ascribed a value of $204 to the 277 warrants and recorded a discount to the long-term notes payable and a corresponding amount to additional paid-in capital. The discount is being amortized using the effective interest method over the term of the notes.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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7. Debt (continued):
Notes Payable (continued):
The Company used the funds received from the above financings for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Company recorded $390 in debt discount amortization for the twelve months ended December 31, 2016 related to the above 2015 and 2016 debt financings.
8.Derivative liability:
The Company has determined that a contract that would otherwise meet the definition of a derivative but is both (a) indexed to the Company’s own stock and (b) classified in stockholders’ equity in the statement of financial position would not be considered a derivative financial instrument. The Company applies a two-step model in determining whether a financial instrument or an embedded feature is indexed to an issuer’s own stock and thus able to qualify for the scope exception.
The Company issued certain warrants in connection with financing transactions from 2010 through 2012 that require liability classification because of certain provisions that may result in an adjustment to the number of shares issued upon settlement and an adjustment to their exercise price. The Company classifies these warrants on its balance sheet as a derivative liability which is fair valued at each reporting period subsequent to the initial issuance.
The Company used a simulated probability valuation model to value these warrants. Determining the appropriate fair-value model and calculating the fair value of the warrants requires considerable judgment. The warrants expired in November 2015. The fair value of the derivative liability at December 31, 2015 was $0.
In November and December 2015, the Company entered into unsecured convertible promissory note purchase agreements with investors and affiliates of the Company. The accounting for the unsecured convertible notes, which are convertible into shares of our Common Stock, requires us to bifurcate the conversion feature and account for it as a derivative liability at the estimated fair value upon issuance. The Company used a Monte Carlo simulation to value the conversion feature.
Changes in the fair value of the level 3 derivative liability for the year ended December 31, 2016 are as follows:
iSign Solutions Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common stock options:
At December 31, 2016, the Company has two stock-based employee compensation plans, the 2009 Stock Compensation Plan, and the 2011 Stock Compensation Plan. The Company may also grant options to employees, directors and consultants outside of the 2009 and 2011 plans under individual plans.
Information with respect to the Stock Compensation Plans at December 31, 2016 is as follows:
Valuation and Expense Information:
The weighted-average fair value of stock-based compensation is based on the Black Scholes Merton valuation model.
Forfeitures are estimated and it is assumed no dividends will be declared. The estimated fair value of stock-based compensation awards to employees is amortized over the vesting period of the options. During 2015, the Company granted 31 options at a weighted average grant date fair value of $23.75 per share. There were no stock options granted during 2016. The fair value calculations are based on the following assumptions:
The following table summarizes the allocation of stock-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. There were no stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.
As of December 31, 2016, there was $47 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.2 years.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (continued):
Common stock options (continued):
The cash flows from tax benefits for deductions in excess of the compensation costs recognized for share-based payment awards would be classified as financing cash flows. Due to the Company’s loss position, there were no such tax benefits during the year ended December 31, 2016.
The summary activity for the Company’s 2009 and 2011 Stock Compensation Plans is as follows:
The following table summarizes significant ranges of outstanding and exercisable options as of December 31, 2016:
iSign Solutions Inc.
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (continued):
Common stock options (continued):
A summary of the status of the Company’s non-vested shares as of December 31, 2016 is as follows:
An employee or consultant desiring to exercise or convert his or her stock options must provide a signed notice of exercise to the Chief Financial Officer. Once the exercise is approved an issue order is sent to the Company’s transfer agent and by certificate or through other means of conveyance, the shares are delivered to the employee or consultant, generally within three business days.
The Company expects to make additional option grants in future years. The options issued to employees and directors will be subject to the same provisions outlined above, which may have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
Sale of Common Stock and Conversion of Preferred Stock, Short-Term Debt and Deferred Compensation:
On January 20, 2016, the Company held its Special Meeting of Stockholders (the “Special Meeting”). At the Special Meeting, the Company’s stockholders voted on (i) an amendment to our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of our outstanding shares of Common Stock in a range of not less than 1-for-750 and not more than 1-for-1,250, (ii) amendments to the certificates of designation for each series of our Preferred Stock to, among other things, (a) automatically convert the respective series of our Preferred Stock into shares of Common Stock upon the closing of a firm-commitment underwritten public offering of shares of our Common Stock at a price per share of not less than $4.00 which provides at least $8 million in gross proceeds to the Company and (b) reduce the conversion price of the respective series of our Preferred Stock, and (iii) a Second Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to integrate the then-in-effect provisions of our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation and further amend those provisions by, among other things, decreasing our authorized Common Stock and Preferred Stock. The voting results of the Special meeting are incorporated herein by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K dated January 22, 2016 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 22, 2016.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (continued):
Sale of Common Stock and Conversion of Preferred Stock, Short-Term Debt and Deferred Compensation (continued):
On January 21, 2016, the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment to its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware to effect a 1-for-1,250 reverse split of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock. The reverse split became effective at 9:01 a.m. on January 22, 2016 and the Company’s Common Stock began trading on the OTCQB on a post-reverse split basis. Immediately following the effectiveness of the reverse split of the Company’s outstanding shares of Common Stock, there were 187 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. The new CUSIP number for the Company’s post reverse split Common Stock is 46436A203.
The information with respect to Common Stock for the years ended December 31, 2015 has been retroactively restated to give effect to the 1-for-1,250 reverse split.
On May 19, 2016, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 690 shares of Common Stock at a public offering price of $1.74 per share. In addition, the Company sold 345 warrants, at a public offering price of $0.01 per warrant, to purchase shares of Common Stock. The warrants expire on May 18, 2021 and have an exercise price of $2.175 per share. The Company raised gross cash proceeds of $1,204 before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses of $780. As a result of the consummation of the offering, each series of the Company’s outstanding Preferred Stock, including accrued and unpaid dividends through May 19, 2016, were converted into shares of Common Stock.
As a result of the Amendments to the Certificates of Designations to all classes of Preferred Stock and pursuant to the terms thereof, the conversion price of the Company’s Preferred Stock was reduced. The following table summarizes the change in conversion price, the number of shares outstanding as of the conversion date and the number of shares of Common Stock issued upon conversion of the Preferred Stock.
The Company is using the net proceeds from the offering for working capital and general corporate purposes.
In conjunction with the sale of Common Stock, $1,188 of short-term debt including accrued interest of $120 was converted into 683 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company issued 853 warrants with the conversion of the short-term debt. The Company ascribed a relative fair value of $586 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
In addition to the conversion of the short-term debt, approximately $498 of deferred compensation including accrued interest of $59 was converted into 286 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The Company issued 352 warrants with the conversion of the deferred compensation. The Company ascribed a relative fair value of $244 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton valuation model, which was charged to additional paid-in capital during the quarter ended June 30, 2016.
The conversion price of the short-term debt and deferred compensation was $1.74 per share. The warrants expire on May 18, 2021 and have an exercise price of $2.175.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (continued):
Preferred Stock:
Information with respect to dividends issued on the Company’s Preferred stock for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows:
On March 24, 2015, the Company sold for $1,200 in cash, net of $33 in administrative fees paid in cash to SG Phoenix, 1,233 shares of Series D-1 Preferred Stock. Investors received warrants to purchase 22 shares of Common Stock, immediately exercisable at $29 per share. In October 2015 the investors received additional warrants to purchase 18 shares of Common Stock immediately exercisable at $16 per share, and the exercise price of the March 2015 warrants were reduced to $16 per share consistent with the terms of the July 2015 financing. The warrants expire March 23, 2018. The Company ascribed a value of $422 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part.
On July 23, 2015, the Company sold for $325 in cash, net of $4 in administrative fees paid in cash to SG Phoenix, 329 shares of Series D-1 Preferred Stock. The investors received warrants to purchase 11 shares of Common Stock, immediately exercisable at $16 per share. The warrants expire July 22, 2018. The Company ascribed a value of $91 to the warrants using the Black-Scholes-Merton pricing model. The warrants are exercisable in whole or in part.
Treasury Stock:
In January 2012, the Company received 5 shares of Common Stock from Phoenix in settlement of a 16b claim brought by a Company stockholder against Phoenix, certain affiliates and the Company, as a nominal defendant. The Common Stock was valued at $325. In settlement of an indemnification claim brought by Phoenix in March 2012, resulting from the settlement of the 16b claim in January 2012, the Company issued to Phoenix 278 shares of Series C Preferred Stock valued at $417. The Company booked a $417 accretion amount for the beneficial conversion feature on the 278 shares of Series C Preferred Stock.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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9.Stockholders’ equity (deficit) (continued):
Warrants:
There were no warrant exercises in 2016 and 2015.
Summary of warrants issued in 2016 and 2015:
A summary of the outstanding warrants is as follows:
A summary of the status of the warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2016 is as follows:
As of December 31, 2016, 1,953 shares of Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon exercise of 71 outstanding options and 1,882 outstanding warrants.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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10Commitments and Contingencies:
Lease commitments:
In November 2016, the Company moved its principal facilities to San Jose, California, pursuant to a lease that expires in 2019. In addition to monthly rent, the facilities are subject to additional rental payments for utilities and other costs above the base amount. Facilities rent expense was approximately $202 and $271 in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
11.Income taxes:
As of December 31, 2016, the Company had federal net operating loss carry-forwards available to reduce taxable income of approximately $69,366. The net operating loss carry-forwards will begin to expire in 2017 if unused. The Company also has state net operating loss carry-forwards available to reduce taxable income of approximately $36,770. The net state operating loss carry-forwards began to expire in 2015 if unused.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31 consist of the following:
The Company’s provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory U.S. federal income tax rate to loss before taxes as follows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:
A full valuation allowance has been established for the Company's net deferred tax assets since the realization of such assets through the generation of future taxable income is uncertain.
iSign Solutions Inc.
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11.Income taxes (continued):
Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the amounts of, and the benefit from, net operating losses and tax credit carry-forwards may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, a cumulative stock ownership change of greater than 50%, as defined, over a three-year period. During 1997, the Company experienced stock ownership changes which could limit the utilization of its net operating loss and research and investment tax credit carry-forwards in future periods. In addition, a study of recent transactions has not been performed to determine whether any further limitations might apply.
12.Subsequent events:
On January 11, 2017, the Company’s previous landlord filed a complaint for breach of lease and damages. On March 8, 2017, the Company filed an answer to such complaint generally denying the allegations made. The Company is in discussions with its previous landlord and believes that an amicable settlement to this matter will be reached. The Company has accrued $30 in general and administrative expenses as of December 31, 2016 for estimated damages related to the complaint.
On February 23, 2017, certain shareholders advanced $120 to the Company against certain accounts receivables. Of this amount, $40 was advanced by Michael Engmann, the Company’s Co-Chairman. Upon collection of the related accounts receivable the advance was repaid in full plus a 5% advance fee on March 6, 2017.