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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 11, 2023

 

FlexShopper, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

Delaware   001-37945   20-5456087
(State or other jurisdiction   (Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer
of incorporation)       Identification No.)

 

901 Yamato Road, Suite 260    
Boca Raton, Florida   33431
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (855) 353-9289

 

 

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

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

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share   FPAY   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
   
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
   
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4 (c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

 

Emerging growth company  

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT ON FORM 8-K

 

FlexShopper, Inc. (the “Company”)

 

May 11, 2023

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

FlexShopper, Inc. (Nasdaq:FPAY) (“FlexShopper”), a leading national online lease-to-own (“LTO”) retailer and payment solution provider for underserved consumes, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023. A copy of the press release is furnished with this report as Exhibit 99.1. Such information, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

  (a) Exhibits. The exhibit listed in the following Exhibit Index is filed as part of this current report.

 

Exhibit No.   Description
99.1   Press Release issued by FlexShopper, Inc. on May 11, 2023.
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

  FLEXSHOPPER, INC.
     
Date: May 11, 2023 By: /s/ H. Russell Heiser, Jr.
    H. Russell Heiser, Jr.
    Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer and
Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

FlexShopper, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2023 Financial Results

 

BOCA RATON, Fla., May 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FlexShopper, Inc. (Nasdaq:FPAY) (“FlexShopper”), a leading national online lease-to-own (“LTO”) retailer and payment solution provider for underserved consumers, today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

 

Results for Quarter Ended March 31, 2023 vs. Quarter Ended March 31, 2022:

 

  Total fundings increased 29.2% to $27.4 million from $21.2 million consisting of gross lease originations decreasing from $16.3 to $13.2 million, loan participations decreased ~96.2% from $4.9 million to $0.2 million, and loan originations increasing from $0 to $14.0 million
     
  Total net lease and loan revenues and fees increased 6.3% to $30.8 million from $28.9 million
     
  Gross profit increased 45.2% to $13.6 million from $9.4 million
     
  Adjusted EBITDA1 increased to $6.4 million compared to $(40.3) thousand
     
  Net loss of $230.2 thousand compared with net loss of $2.4 million
     
  Net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(1.2) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(3.0) million, or $(0.14) per diluted share

 

¹Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Refer to the definition and reconciliation of this measure under “Non-GAAP Measures”.

   

Conference Call and Webcast Details

 

Conference call

 

Date: Monday May 15, 2023

Time: 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time

 

Participant Dial-In Numbers:

 

Domestic callers: (877) 407-2988

International callers: +1 (201) 389-0923

 

Webcast: https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=G5YRTvWe 

 

The call will also be simultaneously webcast over the Internet via the “Investor” section of the Company’s website at www.flexshopper.com or by clicking on the conference call link:

 

https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=G5YRTvWe

 

An audio replay of the call will be archived on the Company’s website.

 

 

 

 

FLEXSHOPPER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

   For the three months ended
March 31,
 
   2023   2022 
Revenues:        
Lease revenues and fees, net  $24,714,158   $27,766,312 
Loan revenues and fees, net of changes in fair value   6,071,617    1,188,924 
Total revenues   30,785,775    28,955,236 
           
Costs and expenses:          
Depreciation and impairment of lease merchandise   15,345,788    19,160,611 
Loan origination costs and fees   1,833,627    425,513 
Marketing   1,099,189    2,014,115 
Salaries and benefits   2,726,890    2,964,442 
Operating expenses   5,627,708    5,673,202 
Total costs and expenses   26,633,202    30,237,883 
           
Operating income/ (loss)   4,152,573    (1,282,647)
           
Interest expense including amortization of debt issuance costs   4,531,327    1,958,068 
Loss before income taxes   (378,754)   (3,240,715)
Benefit from income taxes   148,539    859,780 
Net loss   (230,215)   (2,380,935)
           
Dividends on Series 2 Convertible Preferred Shares   972,233    609,777 
Net loss attributable to common and Series 1 Convertible Preferred shareholders  $(1,202,448)  $(2,990,712)
           
Basic and diluted loss per common share:          
Basic  $(0.06)  $(0.14)
Diluted  $(0.06)  $(0.14)
           
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES:          
Basic   21,751,304    21,547,069 
Diluted   21,751,304    21,547,069 

 

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FLEXSHOPPER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

    March 31,     December 31, 
    2023     2022 
         
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash  $9,861,646   $6,051,713 
Restricted cash   7,881    121,636 
Lease receivables, net   37,153,935    35,540,043 
Loan receivables at fair value   29,317,948    32,932,504 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   2,912,447    3,489,136 
Lease merchandise, net   26,908,105    31,550,441 
Total current assets   106,161,962    109,685,473 
           
Property and equipment, net   8,677,314    8,086,862 
Right of use asset, net   1,366,235    1,406,270 
Intangible assets, net   14,719,290    15,162,349 
Other assets, net   1,884,060    1,934,728 
Deferred tax asset, net   12,162,368    12,013,828 
Total assets  $144,971,229   $148,289,510 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable  $3,843,178   $6,511,943 
Accrued payroll and related taxes   565,370    310,820 
Promissory notes to related parties, including accrued interest   1,210,806    1,209,455 
Accrued expenses   2,647,608    3,988,093 
Lease liability - current portion   217,862    208,001 
Total current liabilities   8,484,824    12,228,312 
Loan payable under credit agreement to beneficial shareholder, net of $281,884 at 2023 and $352,252 at 2022 of unamortized issuance costs   81,093,116    80,847,748 
Promissory notes to related parties, net of current portion   10,750,000    10,750,000 
Promissory note related to acquisition, net of discount of $1,105,789 at 2023 and $1,165,027 at 2022   3,063,771    3,158,471 
Purchase consideration payable related to acquisition   8,844,959    8,703,684 
Lease liabilities net of current portion   1,508,168    1,566,622 
Total liabilities   113,744,838    117,254,837 
           
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Series 1 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value - authorized 250,000 shares, issued and outstanding 170,332 shares at $5.00 stated value   851,660    851,660 
Series 2 Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value - authorized 25,000 shares, issued and outstanding 21,952 shares at $1,000 stated value   21,952,000    21,952,000 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value- authorized 40,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding 21,752,304 shares at March 31, 2023 and 21,750,804 shares at December 31, 2022   2,176    2,176 
Additional paid in capital   40,241,353    39,819,420 
Accumulated deficit   (31,820,798)   (31,590,583)
Total stockholders’ equity   31,226,391    31,034,673 
   $144,971,229   $148,289,510 

 

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FLEXSHOPPER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

(unaudited)

 

   2023   2022 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net loss  $(230,215)  $(2,380,935)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and impairment of lease merchandise   15,345,788    19,160,611 
Other depreciation and amortization   1,826,157    937,062 
Amortization of debt issuance costs   70,367    50,603 
Amortization of discount on the promissory note related to acquisition   59,239    - 
Compensation expense related to stock-based compensation   420,748    305,229 
Provision for doubtful accounts   11,238,415    11,831,117 
Interest in kind added to promissory notes balance   1,351    170,765 
Deferred income tax   (148,539)   (317,006)
Net changes in the fair value of loans receivables at fair value   (984,652)   523,424 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Lease receivables   (12,852,307)   (15,655,280)
Loans receivables at fair value   4,599,208    (4,100,819)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   576,689    650,764 
Lease merchandise   (10,703,452)   (14,816,328)
Purchase consideration payable related to acquisition   141,275    - 
Lease liabilities   (6,032)   (2,511)
Accounts payable   (2,668,765)   (3,165,343)
Accrued payroll and related taxes   254,550    273,946 
Accrued expenses   (1,340,486)   (1,405,958)
Net cash provided by/ (used in) operating activities   5,599,339    (7,940,659)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchases of property and equipment, including capitalized software costs   (1,753,800)   (1,260,755)
Purchases of data costs   (169,082)   (293,055)
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,922,882)   (1,553,810)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Proceeds from loan payable under credit agreement   2,750,000    6,800,000 
Repayment of loan payable under credit agreement   (2,575,000)   (1,125,000)
Debt issuance related costs   -    (86,931)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options   1,185    137,057 
Proceeds from promissory notes to related parties   -    3,000,000 
Principal payment under finance lease obligation   (2,526)   (2,796)
Repayment of purchase consideration payable related to acquisition   (153,938)   - 
Repayment of installment loan   -    (2,802)
Net cash provided by financing activities   19,721    8,719,528 
           
INCREASE / (DECREASE) IN CASH and RESTRICTED CASH   3,696,178    (774,941)
           
CASH and RESTRICTED CASH, beginning of period   6,173,349    5,094,642 
           
CASH and RESTRICTED CASH, end of period  $9,869,527   $4,319,701 
           
Supplemental cash flow information:          
Interest paid  $3,867,982   $1,679,296 

 

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Non-GAAP Measures

 

We regularly review a number of metrics, including the following key metrics, to evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate financial projections and make strategic decisions.

 

Adjusted EBITDA represents net income before interest, stock-based compensation, taxes, depreciation (other than depreciation of leased merchandise), amortization, and one-time or non-recurring items. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides us with an understanding of one aspect of earnings before the impact of investing and financing charges and income taxes.

 

Key performance metrics for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
         
   2023   2022   $ Change   % Change 
Gross Profit:            
Gross lease billings and fees  $34,255,083   $39,597,429   $(5,342,346)   (13.5)
Provision for doubtful accounts   (11,238,415)   (11,831,117)   592,702    (5.0)
Gain on sale of lease receivables   1,697,490    -    1,697,490      
Net lease billing and fees  $24,714,158   $27,766,312   $(3,052,154)   (11.0)
Loan revenues and fees   5,086,965    1,712,348    3,374,617    197.1 
Net changes in the fair value of loans receivable   984,652    (523,424)   1,508,076    (288.1)
Net loan revenues  $6,071,617   $1,188,924   $4,882,693    410.7 
Total revenues  $30,785,775   $28,955,236   $1,830,539    6.3 
Depreciation and impairment of lease merchandise   (15,345,788)   (19,160,611)   3,814,823    (19.9)
Loans origination costs and fees   (1,833,627)   (425,513)   (1,408,114)   330.9 
Gross profit  $13,606,360   $9,369,112   $4,237,248    45.2 
Gross profit margin   44%   32%          

 

   Three months ended
March 31,
         
   2023   2022   $ Change   % Change 
Adjusted EBITDA:                
Net loss  $(230,215)  $(2,380,935)  $2,150,720    (90.3)
Income taxes   (148,539)   (859,780)   711,241    (82.7)
Amortization of debt issuance costs   70,367    50,603    19,764    39.1 
Amortization of discount on the promissory note related to acquisition   59,239    -    59,239      
Other amortization and depreciation   1,826,157    937,062    889,095    94.9 
Interest expense   4,401,721    1,907,465    2,494,256    130.8 
Stock-based compensation   420,748    305,229    115,519    37.8 
Adjusted EBITDA  $6,399,478   $(40,356)  $6,439,834    (15,957.6)

 

The Company refers to Adjusted EBITDA in the above table as the Company uses this measure to evaluate operating performance and to make strategic decisions about the Company. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides relevant and useful information which is widely used by analysts, investors and competitors in its industry in assessing performance.

 

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About FlexShopper

 

FlexShopper, Inc. (FPAY) is a financial technology company that provides electronics, home furnishings and other durable goods to underserved consumers on a lease-to-own (LTO) basis through its patented e-commerce marketplace (www.FlexShopper.com). FlexShopper also provides LTO and loan technology platforms to a growing number of retailers and e-retailers to facilitate transactions with consumers without access to traditional financing.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

All statements in this release that are not based on historical fact are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe our future plans, strategies and expectations, can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terms such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “seek,” “intend,” “plan,” “goal,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” or other comparable terms. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding expectations of lease originations, the expansion of our lease-to-own program; expectations concerning our partnerships with retail partners; investments in, and the success of, our underwriting technology and risk analytics platform; our ability to collect payments due from customers; expected future operating results and expectations concerning our business strategy. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, as a result of various factors including, among others, the following: our ability to obtain adequate financing to fund our business operations in the future; the failure to successfully manage and grow our FlexShopper.com e-commerce platform; our ability to maintain compliance with financial covenants under our credit agreement; our dependence on the success of our third-party retail partners and our continued relationships with them; our compliance with various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those related to consumer protection; the failure to protect the integrity and security of customer and employee information; and the other risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The forward-looking statements made in this release speak only as of the date of this release, and FlexShopper assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in expectations, except as otherwise required by law.

 

Contact:

 

FlexShopper, Inc.

Investor Relations

ir@flexshopper.com

FlexShopper, Inc.

 

 

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