8-K/A
8X8 INC /DE/ true 0001023731 0001023731 2022-01-18 2022-01-18

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K/A

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

January 18, 2022

 

 

8x8, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-38312   77-0142404
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

675 Creekside Way

Campbell, CA 95008

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(408) 727-1885

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Not Applicable

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

 

 

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))

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

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Common Stock, $0.001 par value   EGHT   The New York Stock Exchange

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 ☐.

 

 

 


Explanatory Note

On January 18, 2022, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 30, 2021, by and among 8x8, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), Eagle Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), Fuze, Inc. (“Fuze”) and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, as the Seller Agent (the “Seller Agent”), Merger Sub merged with and into Fuze (the “Merger”), with Fuze surviving such Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

This Current Report on Form 8-K/A amends and supplements Item 9.01 of the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 18, 2022, related to the completion of the Merger (the “Original Form 8-K”). The purpose of this amendment is to provide certain historical financial statements for Fuze and certain pro forma financial information in connection with the Merger.

Except as set forth herein, no modifications have been made to the information contained in the Original Form 8-K.

 

Item 9.01.

Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Fuze, including Fuze’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021 and condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, are being filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Form 8-K/A.

The audited consolidated financial statements of Fuze, including Fuze’s consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2020, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the year then ended, are being filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Form 8-K/A.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information.

Certain pro forma financial information of the Company is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.4 and is incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits.

 

23.1    Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
99.2    Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet of Fuze, Inc. as of September 30, 2021 and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Loss, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit, and Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.
99.3    Audited Consolidated Balance Sheet of Fuze, Inc. as of December 31, 2020 and the related Consolidated Statements of Operations, Comprehensive Loss, Redeemable Convertible and Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit, and Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2020.
99.4    Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information.
104    Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL.


SIGNATURE

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.

Date: January 25, 2022

 

  8X8, INC.  
 

By: /s/ Samuel Wilson

 
        Samuel Wilson  
        Chief Financial Officer  
EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS

We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-3 (Nos. 333-262019 and 333-234757) and Form S-8 (Nos. 333-30943, 333-15627, 333-50519, 333-49410, 333-66296, 333-90172, 333-108290, 333-118642, 333-126337, 333-137599, 333-176895, 333-183597, 333-189452, 333-191080, 333-196275, 333-198012, 333-199795, 333-204583, 333-206029, 333-212163, 333-213032, 333-218472, 333-221290, 333-225388, 333-226879, 333-231670, 333-233458, 333-238572, 333-249757, 333-251489, 333-41594) of 8x8, Inc. of our report dated October 7, 2021, except for additional disclosures made in preparation for an SEC filing discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is November 30, 2021, relating to the financial statements of Fuze, Inc., which appears in this Current Report on Form 8-K.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

January 25, 2022

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Fuze, Inc.

EXHIBIT 99.2 HISTORICAL UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

INDEX

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 (UNAUDITED)

 

     Page No.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2021

   2

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021

   3

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit for the nine months ended September 30, 2021

   5

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021

   6

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   7


Fuze, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

     September 30,  
     2021  

Assets

  

Current assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 14,623  

Accounts receivable

     15,317  

Inventory

     514  

Deferred commissions, current

     4,622  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,914  
  

 

 

 

Total current assets

     38,990  

Property and equipment, net

     2,020  

Goodwill

     4,802  

Acquired intangible assets, net

     263  

Restricted cash

     868  

Deferred commissions, non-current

     6,021  

Other assets

     1,127  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 54,091  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

  

Current liabilities:

  

Accounts payable

   $ 10,223  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     27,814  

Long-term debt, current portion

     118,611  

Deferred revenue, current portion

     6,015  
  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     162,663  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     12,558  

Preferred stock warrant liability

     1,483  

Deferred tax liabilities

     216  

Other long-term liabilities

     12,876  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     189,796  
  

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

  

Redeemable convertible preferred stock (Series A Prime); $0.0001 par value; 155,587,386 shares authorized; 147,735,654 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of $85,245

     30,890  

Stockholders’ deficit:

  

Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 1,964,919,785 shares authorized; 1,595,006,540 shares issued and 1,596,325,683 shares outstanding

     158  

Treasury stock, at cost (2,268,189 shares)

     (2,259

Additional paid-in capital

     200,125  

Accumulated deficit

     (364,195

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (424
  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (166,595
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 54,091  
  

 

 

 

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

 

2


Fuze, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2021  

Revenue

   $ 94,477  
  

 

 

 

Cost and expenses:

  

Cost of revenue

     40,769  

Research and development

     20,278  

Sales and marketing

     35,999  

General and administrative

     14,889  
  

 

 

 

Total cost and expenses

     111,935  
  

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (17,458
  

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net:

  

Interest expense, net

     (8,200

Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan

     6,338  

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     24  

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (16,065

Other expense, net

     (856
  

 

 

 

Total other expense, net

     (18,759
  

 

 

 

Loss before income tax expense

     (36,217

Income tax expense

     383  
  

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (36,600
  

 

 

 

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

 

3


Fuze, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2021  

Net loss

   $ (36,600

Other comprehensive loss:

  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     51  
  

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

   $ (36,549
  

 

 

 

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

 

4


Fuze, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

   

Series B, C, D, E, F, G-1, G-2 and G-3

Redeemable Convertible

    Series A Convertible    

Series A Prime

Redeemable Convertible

                      Additional          

Accumulated

Other

    Total  
    Preferred Stock     Preferred Stock     Preferred Stock     Common Stock     Treasury     Paid-in     Accumulated     Comprehensive     Stockholders’  
    Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Stock     Capital     Deficit     loss     Deficit  

Balances as of December 31, 2020

    192,009,530     $ 572,936       1,685,000     $ 1,060       —       $ —         25,844,880     $ 3     $ (2,259   $ 14,047     $ (714,170   $ (475   $ (702,854

Conversion of existing Series A, B, C, D, E, F, G-1, G-2, and G-3 Preferred Stock and warrants into common stock

    (192,009,530     (573,534     (1,685,000     (1,060     —         —         1,570,427,032       155       —         187,866       386,575       —         574,596  

Issuances of Series A Prime Preferred Stock

    —         —         —         —         147,735,654       28,415       —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

Issuance costs related to issuance of Series A Prime Preferred Stock

    —         —         —         —         —         (417     —         —         —         159       —         —         159  

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

    —         —         —         —         —         —         53,771       —         —         45       —         —         45  

Stock-based compensation expense

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         1,499       —         —         1,499  

Accretion (reversal) of redeemable convertible preferred stock to redemption value, net

    —         598       —         —         —         2,892       —         —         —         (3,491     —         —         (3,491

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         51       51  

Net loss

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (36,600     —         (36,600
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances as of September 30, 2021

    —       $ —         —       $ —         147,735,654     $ 30,890       1,596,325,683     $ 158     $ (2,259   $  200,125     $ (364,195   $ (424   $ (166,595
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

5


Fuze, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2021  

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net loss

   $ (36,600

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     1,258  

Loss on extinguishment of debt

     16,065  

Non-cash interest expense

     996  

Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan

     (6,338

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrant liability

     (24

Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss

     403  

Stock-based compensation expense

     1,499  

Deferred income taxes

     (44

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable

     (1,568

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     (987

Deferred commissions

     2,074  

Other assets

     348  

Accounts payable

     (864

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     (4,691

Deferred revenue

     1,028  

Other long-term liabilities

     (1,489
  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (28,934
  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

Acquisition of property and equipment including capitalized software

     (453
  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (453
  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Proceeds from issuance of debt and warrants, net of discount

     14,000  

Payment of issuance costs for convertible preferred stock

     (258

Proceeds from issuance of redeemable convertible preferred stock

     28,415  

Proceeds from exercises of common stock options

     45  

Repayment of capital lease obligations

     (247

Payment of deferred financing costs on long-term debt

     (688
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     41,267  
  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

     (468
  

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     11,412  

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

     4,079  
  

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 15,491  
  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

  

Cash paid for interest

   $ 7,864  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing information:

  

Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value

   $ 3,491  

Gain on extinguishment of preferred stock

     (386,575

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

 

6


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

1.

Overview and Basis of Presentation

Company and Background

Fuze, Inc. (the “Company” or “Fuze”) is a provider of cloud-based, unified communications, and contact center services. The Company provides managed voice, video conferencing, instant messaging, application integration, contact center, and analytics to customers on a cloud-based software platform.

The Company is subject to a number of risks similar to other companies in the industry, including but not limited to, competition from substitute products and larger companies, protection of proprietary technology and customer base, ongoing development and enhancement of its products, dependence on third parties and key members of its management team, and the need to obtain additional capital to fund the development of its products and network. Adverse effects arising from any of these situations could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

With respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company continues to be able to deliver its services to customers remotely and has not, to date, experienced significant project cancellations with material negative impact to revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. As new variants of COVID-19 emerge, the full extent to which the ongoing and continuing COVID-19 pandemic will directly or indirectly impact our business, future results of operations, and financial condition, including sales, expenses, reserves and allowances, and employee-related amounts, will depend on future developments that are uncertain. Such developments include the efficacy of new vaccines to treat these evolving variants of COVID-19, new government actions as a result of these changing conditions, as well as the economic impact on local, regional, national, and international customers and markets.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared to comply with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for public business enterprises. Although the Company has successfully completed financings in the past, the Company may not be successful in raising additional capital to fund normal operations in future periods. As a result, substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the event that the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, it will likely be required to cease its operations, pursue a plan to sell its operating assets, or otherwise modify its business strategy, which could materially harm its future business prospects. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.

Certain information and note disclosures included in the annual audited consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted. In management’s opinion, the financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the period presented. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2021, for any other interim period, or for any future year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions

 

7


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

reflected in these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and obsolescence, debt and other obligations, goodwill and intangible assets, the expensing and capitalization of software development costs, the valuations of common and preferred stock, preferred stock warrant liability and stock-based awards, and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends, and other market-specific or other relevant factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, as there are changes in circumstances, facts, and experience. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

 

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740). ASU 2019-12 is intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public entities, the standard is effective for annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted this standard as of January 1, 2021 with no material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. In general, lease arrangements exceeding a twelve-month term must be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Under ASU 2016-02, a right-of-use asset and lease obligation is recorded for all leases, whether operating or financing, while the income statement reflects lease expense for operating leases and amortization/interest expense for financing leases. The FASB also issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 Leases, and ASU 2018-11, Targeted Improvements to Topic 842 Leases, which allows the new lease standard to be applied as of the adoption date with a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings rather than retroactive restatement of all periods presented. For nonpublic entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which introduces a new methodology for accounting for credit losses on financial instruments, including available-for-sale debt securities. The guidance establishes a new “expected loss model” that requires entities to estimate current expected credit losses on financial instruments by using all practical and relevant information. Any expected credit losses are to be reflected as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities. The FASB also issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), which changed the effective date of the amendment for nonpublic companies to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that ASU 2016-13 may have on its financial position and results of operations.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The standard eliminates the second step in the goodwill impairment test which requires an entity to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests conducted in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of the standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating two of the three accounting models available for

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement to its condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3.

Revenue Recognition

Nature of Products and Services

The Company’s revenue includes fees billed in connection with subscriptions to the Company’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) applications. These fees include recurring fixed plan subscription fees, recurring circuit usage fees, recurring administrative cost recovery fees, variable usage-based fees for blocks of additional minutes, and other items systematically purchased in excess of plan limits. The Company’s software is delivered to the client via a hosting arrangement whereby the customer does not have the contractual right to take possession of the software. The Company’s revenue also includes professional services related to the implementation, installation, and configuration of the SaaS solution, sales of preconfigured office phones, cabling, and switches used in connection with the subscription, shipping and handling fees, and one-time upfront fees related to setup activities. The Company provides its subscriptions pursuant to contractual arrangements that range in duration from one month to three years. The Company’s subscription fees are generally billed in advance.

Revenue related to the Company’s SaaS subscription plans is recognized as services are rendered over the service period. Product revenues are billed at the time the order is received and recognized when the product has been shipped to the customer. Professional services revenue is recognized over time as the services are provided using an input measure based on expended level of effort incurred. Fees related to setup activities that do not represent promised services in the contract with the customer are accounted for as a part of the transaction price and allocated to the performance obligations in the contract. The Company has elected to treat shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as fulfillment costs, and not as separate performance obligations, and accrues the related costs when the related revenue is recognized.

Total revenue recognized at a point in time and over time was as follows for the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

 

Revenue recognized at a point in time

   $ 1,241  

Revenue recognized over time

     93,236  
  

 

 

 
   $ 94,477  
  

 

 

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

United States

   $ 64,516  

International

     29,961  
  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   $ 94,477  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Remaining Performance Obligations

The Company’s subscription terms are typically three years and customers are billed on a monthly basis. Contract revenue from the remaining performance obligations that had not yet been recognized as of September 30, 2021 was approximately $24,500. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately $18,400 of the remaining performance obligation over the next 12 months and approximately $6,100 thereafter.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition may not align with the right to invoice the customer. The Company records accounts receivable when it has the unconditional right to issue an invoice and receive payment, regardless of whether revenue has been recognized. Amounts billed in excess of revenue recognized for the period are reported as a contract liability (deferred revenue) on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company’s deferred revenue consists primarily of unearned revenue on annual subscription plans and professional services fees, and prepayments from customers that get applied against final month billings. Amounts not expected to be recognized as revenue within the next twelve months of the consolidated balance sheet date are classified as long-term deferred revenue. If revenue is recognized in advance of the right to invoice, a contract asset (unbilled receivable) is recorded.

Balances as of September 30, 2021 were as follows:

 

     Balance as of
January 1, 2021
     Balance as of
September 30, 2021
 

Accounts receivable

   $ 13,936      $ 15,317  

Deferred revenue, current portion

     (6,329      (6,015

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     (11,403      (12,558

The net increase in deferred revenue was due to billings in advance of performance obligations being satisfied. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recognized revenue of approximately $7,345, which was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period.

Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract

Sales commissions paid to internal salespeople and other associated costs that are incremental to the acquisition of customer contracts are capitalized as deferred costs on the balance sheet when the period of benefit is determined to be greater than one year. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions and associated costs as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less. The Company has determined the period of benefit for sales commissions paid to internal salespeople and external sales agents for the acquisition of the initial contract to be 60 months by taking into consideration the initial estimated customer life and the technological life of the Company’s products and services, as well as expectations about whether the renewal commission will be commensurate with the initial commission. Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis commensurate with the pattern of revenue recognition.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had capitalized $10,643 in sales commissions. Amortization of deferred commissions is included in sales and marketing expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. The Company periodically reviews these deferred commissions to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that could affect the recovery or period of benefit of these deferred contract acquisition costs. There were no impairment losses recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

4.

Income Tax Expense

The Company’s effective tax rate (“ETR”) was (1.06%) for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The difference in the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory rate was primarily due to the valuation allowance the Company maintains against its deferred tax assets as well as foreign income tax expense. The effective tax rate is computed based on the estimated income tax expense divided by the loss before income tax expense. 

 

5.

Balance Sheet Components

Cash and Cash Equivalents

As of September 30, 2021, cash and cash equivalents included $1,206 held by the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries. As the Company distributes or uses such cash and cash equivalents outside those jurisdictions, including distributions to the U.S., the Company may be subject to additional taxes or costs. The Company had cash equivalents of $4 as of September 30, 2021.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     September 30, 2021  

Prepaid expenses

   $ 2,141  

Prepaid taxes

     1,550  

Short-term deposits

     222  
  

 

 

 

Total prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 3,914  
  

 

 

 

Property and Equipment, Net    

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):    

 

     September 30, 2021  

Computer equipment

   $ 8,278  

Network operations equipment

     4,811  

Leasehold improvements

     4,193  

Software

     2,344  

Furniture and fixtures

     1,690  
  

 

 

 

Total depreciable property and equipment

     21,316  

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (19,296
  

 

 

 

Total property and equipment, net

   $ 2,020  
  

 

 

 

The Company did not capitalize any costs associated with the development of internal-use software during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, and recorded amortization expense of $95 of previously capitalized development costs included in depreciation and amortization expense. The remaining net book value of capitalized software costs was $129 as of September 30, 2021.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company had $773 of assets acquired under capital leases and accumulated amortization related to assets under capital leases of $552.

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $1,017.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Restricted Cash

As of September 30, 2021, the Company maintained letters of credit totaling $868 for the benefit of the landlord of its leased properties. The Company was required to maintain a separate cash balance of that same amount to secure the letters of credit. Related to this separate cash balance, the Company classified $868 as restricted cash (non-current) on its consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2021.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     September 30, 2021  

Sales and other tax liabilities

   $ 14,470  

Accrued commissions

     5,590  

Inventory purchase commitments

     3,235  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     2,495  

Accrued expenses

     1,505  

Other accrued liabilities

     519  
  

 

 

 

Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities

   $ 27,814  
  

 

 

 

 

6.

Intangible Assets, Net

As of September 30, 2021, intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

          September 30, 2021  
     Weighted
Average Useful
Life
   Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net
Carrying
Amount
 
     (years)                     

Developed technology

   5.2    $ 3,000      $ 2,744      $ 256  

Customer relationships

   2      1,070        1,070        —    

Trade name

   6      520        513        7  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 4,590      $ 4,327      $ 263  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $241.

The estimated future amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows:    

 

Fiscal Year

   Amount  

Remainder of 2021

   $ 66  

2022

     197  
  

 

 

 

Total estimated future amortization expense

   $ 263  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

7.

Debt and Other Obligations

AB Private Credit Investors

In September 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement as amended with AB Private Credit Investors, LLC (“AB Credit Agreement”). The credit agreement provides for borrowings of up to $85,000 in initial term loans, up to $20,000 in delayed draw term loans, and $10,000 in revolving commitments. In September 2019, the Company borrowed $85,000 of initial term loans. The Company used $55,000 of these proceeds to repay amounts due under its outstanding debt agreements with other lenders. Upon extinguishment of the previously outstanding debt, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1,959 within other income (expense) on its statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2019. In March 2020, the Company borrowed $6,000 in delayed draw term loans under the AB Credit Agreement. In April 2021, the Company borrowed an additional $14,000 in delayed draw term loans under the AB Credit Agreement. Interest-only payments are due quarterly for the delayed draw term loans with a lump sum principal payment due in September 2024. In April 2021, the Company amended the covenants of the AB Credit Agreement and extended the date of the first principal repayment on the initial term loan to September 2023, from September 2022. The Company will also be required to pay an exit fee equal to 16.0% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans and commitments as of the effective date of the amendment upon the earliest of the refinancing of the credit agreement, the initial term loan maturity date, or the revolving commitment termination date. Interest-only payments are due quarterly for the initial term loans through September 2023 at which time quarterly principal payments are due from September 2023 through September 2024. The Company must pay a fee of 0.5% of the unused portions of both the delayed draw term loans and revolving commitments annually in addition to a one-time fee of 1.5% on borrowings under the delayed draw term loans. Borrowings under the initial term loans and delayed draw term loans bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of LIBOR or 1.75% plus the applicable margin percentage of 5.625%. As of September 30, 2021, the interest rate was 7.375% equal to 1.75% plus the margin percentage of 5.625%. Additionally, the principal bears 2.30% paid-in-kind interest, which is compounded and added to the principal balance of the loans on each interest payment date. Borrowings under the revolving commitments bear interest at a rate of 10.00%. The effective annual interest rate of the outstanding debt under the AB Credit Agreement is approximately 11.27%.

The Company accounted for the amendment of the AB Credit Agreement in April 2021 as a debt extinguishment as the present value of the cash flows under the amended terms of the credit agreement were greater than 10% different from the present value of the remaining cash flows under the original terms of the credit agreement, primarily as a result of the addition of the exit fee, and therefore the terms of the new debt and original instrument were deemed to be substantially different. The Company recorded a non-cash loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $16,065 in connection with this amendment during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, which represents the difference between the fair value of the modified debt and the carrying amount of the original debt at the amendment date, which included the principal amount of $91,000 less unamortized debt discount and issuance costs of $2,284, as well as the present value of an exit fee payable by the Company to the lenders upon maturity of the initial term loan that was added to the credit agreement as part of the amendment.

Borrowings under the AB Credit Agreement are to mature on September 20, 2024 and are collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s personal property, including intellectual property. The AB Credit Agreement is subject to certain administrative and financial covenants including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reporting and maintaining certain liquidity measures, leverage ratios, and quarterly EBITDA. There are negative covenants restricting the Company’s activities, including limitations on mergers or acquisitions, incurring indebtedness or liens, paying dividends, and certain other business transactions, and there are customary provisions regarding the occurrence of material adverse events and related rights available to AB if such an event were to occur. The obligations under the AB Credit Agreement are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of specified events of default, including failing to make payments due or failing to meet the covenants related to the AB Credit Agreement, and upon the occurrence of material adverse events which remain uncured. As of September 30, 2021, the Company was not in compliance with certain administrative and financial covenants. As a result, the lender has the option to declare the borrowings under the AB Credit Agreement immediately due and payable. Therefore, the Company classified the balances associated with the AB Credit Agreement within current liabilities at September 30, 2021.

 

13


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

In connection with the original AB Credit Agreement, the lenders received warrants to purchase 1,425,003 shares of the Company’s Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock with an exercise price of $2.00 per share and a 10-year term. The fair value of the warrants as of the issuance date of $2,176 was recorded as a preferred stock warrant liability and debt discount. The debt discount was being amortized to interest expense using the effective-interest method from the date of the issuance through the maturity date. In April 2021, the Company replaced the Series G-3 preferred stock warrants with warrants to purchase 4,732,189 shares of the Company’s Series A Prime redeemable convertible preferred stock with an exercise price of $0.192336 per share and a 10-year term. The fair value of the warrants as of the issuance date of $1,507 was recorded as a preferred stock warrant liability and loss on extinguishment of debt.

Future minimum principal payment obligations under the AB Credit Agreement, including the contractual exit fee, as of September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

Fiscal Year

   Amount  

Remainder of 2021

   $ —    

2022

     —    

2023

     34,000  

2024

     89,400  
  

 

 

 

Total outstanding principal balance

     123,400  

Unamortized deferred financing costs

     (479

Unaccreted exit fee

     (4,310
  

 

 

 
     118,611  

Current portion of long-term debt

     118,611  
  

 

 

 

Non-current portion of long-term debt

   $ —    
  

 

 

 

Paycheck Protection Program

In June 2020, the Company issued a Promissory Note to Silicon Valley Bank, pursuant to which it received $6,338 provided under the Paycheck Protection Program established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act and guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “Paycheck Protection Program”). The loan was unsecured, was scheduled to mature in June 2022, had a fixed interest rate of 1.0% per annum, and was subject to the standard terms and conditions applicable to loans administered under the Paycheck Protection Program. The loan was eligible to be forgiven to the extent proceeds of the loan were used for eligible expenditures, such as payroll and other expenses described in the CARES Act. The Company applied for loan forgiveness and was notified that the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) had forgiven the loan in June 2021. The loan forgiveness is reflected as a gain on the extinguishment of debt within other income in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

8.

Preferred Stock

In January 2021, the Company raised approximately $13,595 in gross cash proceeds through the issuance of 70,682,073 shares of a new series of redeemable convertible preferred stock to existing investors (“Series A Prime”) at an issuance price of $0.192336 per share. As part of this January 2021 financing, all existing shares of Series A convertible preferred stock and Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G-1, Series G-2, and Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock (collectively, the “Existing Preferred Stock”) were converted to common stock. The Company accounted for the conversion of all shares of Existing Preferred Stock to common stock as an extinguishment of the Existing Preferred Stock because the number of shares of common stock received by the holders of the Existing Preferred Stock differed from the number of shares of common stock that would have been received under the original conversion terms.

 

14


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Accordingly, the Company recorded a gain of $386,575 within stockholders’ deficit equal to the difference between the fair value of the new shares of common stock issued and the carrying amount of the shares of Existing Preferred Stock upon extinguishment. The Company recorded the gain on extinguishment of the Existing Preferred Stock to accumulated deficit.

The holders of Series A Prime redeemable convertible preferred stock have liquidation rights in the event of a deemed liquidation that, in certain situations, is not solely within the control of the Company. Therefore, the preferred stock is classified outside of stockholders’ deficit and the carrying values of the outstanding preferred stock are accreted to their respective redemption values from the date of issuance through the earliest date of redemption. The following provides a summary of the issuances of Series A Prime during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

In February 2021, April 2021, and August 2021, the Company issued a total of 77,052,681 additional shares of Series A Prime at an issuance price of $0.192336 per share for an additional $14,820 in gross cash proceeds. The Series A Prime was recorded net of $417 of issuance costs, $159 of which were incurred in 2020 before the initial issuance in January 2021 and $258 of which were incurred in 2021 in connection with the subsequent issuances in February 2021, April 2021, and August 2021.

Prior to the conversion of all shares of Existing Preferred Stock to common stock in January 2021, the Company recorded a charge of $598 to the carrying values of the Existing Preferred Stock with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital representing the accretion to redemption value during the period. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a charge of $2,892 to the carrying value of the Series A Prime with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital representing the accretion to redemption value during the period. As of September 30, 2021, the total carrying value of the preferred stock was $30,890.

The holders of the Series A Prime have the following rights and preferences:

Dividend Rights

The holders of Series A Prime are entitled to receive noncumulative dividends when, as, and if declared by the board of directors of the Company at an annual rate of 6.0% of the Series A Prime Original Issue Price of $0.192336 per share. Additionally, the holders of Series A Prime participate in dividends on an as-converted basis when paid on common stock and the Company shall not declare, pay, or set aside any dividends on shares of common stock unless the holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Prime have received, or simultaneously receive, a dividend on each outstanding share of Series A Prime. No dividends have been declared by the board of directors of the Company since the Company’s inception.

Conversion

Each share of Series A Prime is convertible at the option of the holder into common stock at any time after the date of issuance at the applicable conversion ratio then in effect at the time of conversion. Each share of Series A Prime will automatically be converted into shares of common stock at the greater of (a) the applicable conversion ratio then in effect or (b) the conversion ratio that results in the shares of common stock received upon such conversion being worth three times the Series A Prime Original Issue Price upon (i) a sale of common stock to the public in a firm commitment public offering, (ii) a sale of common stock to the public pursuant to a direct listing, (iii) the consummation of a business combination with a SPAC, or (iv) the written consent of a majority of the holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Prime.

The conversion ratio of the Series A Prime is determined by dividing the Original Issue Price of $0.192336 per share by the Conversion Price of $0.192336, subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, or other similar recapitalization and other adjustments as set forth in the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended and restated.

 

15


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Liquidation

Upon a liquidation event, as defined in the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended and restated, any proceeds will be distributed to the holders of the Company’s shares in the following preferential order and amounts:

(1) Holders of Series A Prime will receive an amount equal to the greater of (a) three times the Series A Prime Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon, or (b) the amount per share as would have been payable had each such share of Series A Prime been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event. If, upon the liquidation event, the assets of the Company are insufficient to make payment of such amount in full to all holders of Series A Prime, then such assets shall be distributed to the holders of Series A Prime on a pari passu basis in proportion to the respective amounts to which they would otherwise be entitled.

(2) After the payment of the full liquidation preferences of the Series A Prime, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, if any, shall be distributed to the holders of common stock, pro rated based on the number of shares held by each such holder.

Redemption

Each share of Series A Prime is redeemable at the option of the holder at any time after December 31, 2025 upon the written consent of a majority of the holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Prime at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) the respective liquidation amount or (b) the fair market value of such share of Series A Prime. The Series A Prime shall be redeemed on a pari passu basis in three equal annual installments commencing 90 days after receipt by the Company, at any time after March 20, 2025, of a written notice from a majority of the holders of the then outstanding shares of Series A Prime.

Voting Rights

The holder of each share of Series A Prime shall have the right to one vote for each share of common stock into which the Series A Prime could then be converted.

 

9.

Stock-based Compensation

Equity Compensation Plan

The Company has a 2006 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2006 Plan”), a 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2012 Plan”), and a 2017 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2017 Plan”), which are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The 2017 Plan became effective in July 2017, and upon effectiveness, the remaining shares available under the 2006 Plan and 2012 Plan became available for issuance under the 2017 Plan, and no future issuance will be made under the 2006 Plan or 2012 Plan. Additionally, if any outstanding awards issued under the 2006 or 2012 Plans expire, terminate, are surrendered, or are cancelled without having been fully exercised or settled, such shares will be available for future awards under the 2017 Plan. The 2017 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance stock awards, and other equity awards to employees, directors, and consultants. As part of the January 2021 financing in which all shares of Existing Preferred Stock were converted to common stock, the Company increased the number of shares of common stock it may grant securities under the 2017 Plan to up to 210,731,370 shares of common stock. As of September 30, 2021, there were 39,255,147 shares available for future issuance under the 2017 Plan. The stock options granted to employees generally vest over a four-year period and expire ten years from the date of grant.

 

16


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Stock Option Valuation

The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 used to determine the fair value of stock options are as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
 

Risk-free interest rate

     1.08

Expected volatility

     52.08

Expected dividend yield

     —    

Expected life (in years)

     5.92  

Stock Options

Stock option activity under the Plan during the period ended September 30, 2021 was as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
     Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term
     Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2020

     13,761,769      $ 1.13        6.84 years      $ 2.20  

Granted

     43,587,167        0.12        

Exercised

     (53,771      0.84        

Forfeited

     (7,948,058      0.49        
  

 

 

          

Outstanding as of September 30, 2021

     49,347,107      $ 0.34        8.96 years      $ 2.20  
  

 

 

          

Vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2021

     49,347,107      $ 0.34        8.96 years      $ 2.20  
  

 

 

          

Options exercisable as of September 30, 2021

     15,411,800      $ 0.67        7.94 years      $ 2.20  
  

 

 

          

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $0.15 per share. The unrecognized compensation expense associated with outstanding stock options as of September 30, 2021 was $3,141 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.7 years.

In July 2021, the Company reduced the exercise price of all outstanding stock options that were out of the money. The resulting compensation charge related to the modification is equal to the positive difference between the fair value of the modified award and the fair value of the original award immediately before it was deemed modified for accounting purposes, both determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The effective date of the repricing is December 1, 2021 and employees who hold awards subject to the repricing, whether vested or unvested on the modification date, must remain employed with the Company until December 1, 2021 in order to exercise the repriced options at the reduced exercise price. For the portion of awards that were vested as of the modification date, share-based compensation expense related to the incremental fair value of the modified award is being recognized over the additional requisite service period of July 31, 2021 to December 1, 2021. For the portion of awards that were unvested as of the modification date, share-based compensation expense related to the incremental fair value of the award as well as any unrecognized compensation expense related to the original award is being recognized over the remaining service period. The incremental expense recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 totaled $234.

 

17


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

Restricted Stock Units with Service-Based and Performance-Based Vesting

Restricted stock unit activity with service-based and performance-based vesting as of September 30, 2021 was as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
 

Unvested Restricted Common Stock as of December 31, 2020

     9,745,656      $ 1.27  

Granted

     131,497,285        0.12  

Vested

     —       

Forfeited

     (3,035,978   
  

 

 

    

Unvested Restricted Common Stock as of September 30, 2021

     138,206,963     
  

 

 

    

These restricted stock units are subject to both service-based vesting conditions of 48 months and performance-based vesting conditions upon a liquidity event, defined as either change of control or IPO. The Company has not recorded any compensation expense related to these restricted stock units during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as the achievement of the performance condition has been deemed to be not probable.

Series A Prime Restricted Stock Units with Service-Based and Performance-Based Vesting

In February 2021, the Company granted 3,119,540 Series A Prime preferred stock restricted stock units to certain employees with a weighted average grant date fair value of $0.42 per share subject to both implied service-based vesting conditions and performance-based vesting conditions. The restricted stock units vest in full upon a liquidity event, defined as either a change in control, IPO, direct listing, or SPAC transaction, and the employees must remain employed with the Company in order to earn the right to the awards. The Company has not recorded any compensation expense related to these restricted stock units during the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as the achievement of the performance condition has been deemed to be not probable.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards was classified in the statement of operations as follows:

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2021
 

Cost of revenue

   $ 377  

Research and development

     570  

Sales and marketing

     218  

General and administrative

     334  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,499  
  

 

 

 

 

18


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

10.

Preferred Stock Warrant Liability

The following table provides a roll-forward of the aggregate fair value of the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants for which fair value is determined by Level 3 inputs:

 

     Preferred Stock
Warrant Liability
 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

   $ —    

Issuance of Series A Prime Preferred Stock Warrants

     1,507  

Change in fair value of warrants

     (24
  

 

 

 

Balance as of September 30, 2021

   $ 1,483  
  

 

 

 

The Company accounts for warrants for the purchase of shares that are redeemable, or contingently redeemable, as a liability at fair value with the change in fair value recorded in other income (expense), net, in the consolidated statement of operations. In January 2021, all outstanding warrants for the purchase of Series D and Series F redeemable convertible preferred stock were converted to shares of common stock in connection with the January 2021 financing.

As discussed above in Note 7, in April 2021, the Company issued warrants to purchase 4,732,189 shares of Series A Prime redeemable convertible preferred stock to the lenders under the AB Credit Agreement in replacement of the warrants to purchase the Company’s Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock originally issued to the lenders in connection with the credit agreement in September 2019. The warrants were issued with an exercise price of $0.192336 per share, were immediately exercisable, and expire in 2031. No warrants to purchase Series A Prime preferred stock were exercised in during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

The Company is required to remeasure the fair value of outstanding warrants at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of warrants to purchase redeemable convertible preferred stock are recorded in other income (expense) in the statement of operations. As a result of changes in the fair value of the preferred stock warrants, the Company recorded income associated with the change in fair value of warrants of $24 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. As of September 30, 2021, the fair value of the warrants was $1,483.

Warrants to purchase common stock

During 2016, the Company issued a warrant to its primary bank to purchase 32,573 shares of common stock in connection with amendments made to previously outstanding debt. The warrant was issued with an exercise price of $3.07 per share, was immediately exercisable, and expires in 2026.

 

19


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

11.

Commitments and Contingencies

Inventory Purchase Commitments

During 2019, management determined that future demand for a certain third-party product held for resale, which is subject to future non-cancellable purchase commitments, had materially declined, primarily due to changes in the rapidly changing competitive environment in what the Company operates, and low enterprise customer demand for this hardware solution. In addition to considering the future sales projections, management also considered the low demand for such third-party product during 2019, and changes to market conditions which occurred during 2019. Based on consideration of all relevant factors, the Company recorded a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $16,950 in cost of revenue related to this third-party product for the year ended December 31, 2019 for the future non-cancellable inventory purchase commitments that were determined to have no value. The remaining future minimum payments under this arrangement have been accrued and are included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ($3,235) and Other long-term liabilities ($11,280) in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021. As described in Note 14: Subsequent Events, On October 8, 2021, the Company amended the accrual described above.

Future annual minimum payments under this purchase commitment as of September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

Remainder of 2021

   $ 765  

2022

     4,080  

2023

     3,672  

2024

     2,938  

2025

     2,040  

Thereafter

     1,020  
  

 

 

 
   $ 14,515  
  

 

 

 

Operating and Capital Leases

The Company leases office space in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Portugal, Australia, and Spain under operating agreements expiring through 2026. In addition to rental expense, the Company is obligated to pay costs of insurance, taxes, repairs, and maintenance pursuant to the terms of the leases. The rental payments include the minimum rentals plus common area maintenance charges. Rental expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $2,709.

The Company also leases property and equipment under capital leases (see Note 5).

Future annual minimum payments under operating and capital leases as of September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

     Operating
Leases
     Capital Lease
Obligations
 

Remainder of 2021

   $ 766      $ 71  

2022

     2,871        156  

2023

     1,354        —    

2024

     812        —    

2025

     751        —    

Thereafter

     1,080        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 7,634        227  
  

 

 

    

Less: Amount representing interest

        35  
     

 

 

 

Present value of capital lease obligations

        192  

Less: Current portion

        189  
     

 

 

 

Capital lease obligation, net of current portion

      $ 3  
     

 

 

 

 

20


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2021

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

12.

Litigation

General Litigation Matters

The Company, from time to time, may be involved in proceedings relating to contractual disputes, employment matters, regulatory tax compliance matters, and other like matters relating to claims that arise in the normal course of business. The Company determines whether an estimated loss from any such matter should be accrued by evaluating the specific nature of the matter and its potential liability, based upon the facts and circumstances of the specific action or regulatory matter, using reasonably available information. The Company develops its views on estimated potential loss accruals in consultation with counsel, which involves a subjective analysis of potential outcomes.

 

13.

Related Party Transactions

In November 2015, the Company loaned $1,472 to two employees of the Company to purchase shares of common stock pursuant to promissory notes and restricted stock agreements (Note 8). The promissory notes provide that the unpaid principal amount of the loans bear interest at 2.57% annually, and interest is payable annually or is converted to principal and payable at the maturity date. The maturity date of the promissory notes occurs on the earliest of (i) seven years from the issuance date of the notes, (ii) 30 days following the date of termination of employment of the borrower, and (iii) immediately prior to an initial filing of a registration statement by the Company. The promissory notes are non-recourse and secured by a pledge of the shares of common stock purchased with the promissory notes. The promissory note for one employee was amended in 2018 to change the maturity date to the earlier of (i) 2023 or (ii) immediately prior to an initial filing of a registration statement by the Company, and was subsequently forgiven upon the employee’s separation from the Company in 2019. The principal amount of the remaining promissory note as of September 30, 2021 was $1,171.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company had sales to Bessemer Venture Partners (“Bessemer”), a shareholder. Total revenue from Bessemer for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $53.

 

14.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through January 10, 2022, the date on which these condensed consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. Where applicable, such events are appropriately reflected or disclosed in these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

On October 8, 2021, the Company amended its arrangement with a third-party provider of inventory held for resale subject to non-cancellable inventory purchase commitments which resulted in a loss accrual in 2019, as disclosed in Note 11. Pursuant to this October 2021 amendment, the total obligations due to this vendor over the initial contractual life decreased to $7,650, in exchange for (i) an acceleration of remaining payments due under the contract, (ii) a change in the mix of the products available from the third-party vendor to fulfill the Company’s purchase commitment and (iii) a reduction in the support period and remaining term for these third-party products. The Company expects to record a gain of $ 6,711 in October 2021 based on the reduction in the total contractual payments due under this arrangement, as well as other elements of this amendment.

On November 30, 2021, the Company entered into a Definitive Merger Agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in the Company, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. This transaction is expected to close in early 2022, following shareholder and standard regulatory approvals, and fulfilment of customary closing conditions.

 

21

EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020


Fuze, Inc.

Index

December 31, 2020

 

 

     Page(s)  

Report of Independent Auditors

     1  

Consolidated Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheet

     2  

Consolidated Statement of Operations

     3  

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss

     4  

Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible and Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

     5  

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

     6  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     7 – 34  


LOGO

Report of Independent Auditors

To the Board of Directors and Management of Fuze, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Fuze, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which comprise the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020 and the related consolidated statements of operations, of comprehensive loss, of redeemable convertible and convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit, and of cash flows for the year then ended. 

Management’s Responsibility for the Consolidated Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditors’ Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on our judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, we consider internal control relevant to the Company’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design 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. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Fuze, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2020 and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Emphasis of Matters

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency and has stated that substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans regarding these matters are also discussed in Note 1. The consolidated financial statement do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for revenue from contracts with customers in 2020. Our opinion is not modified with respect to this matter.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Boston, Massachusetts

October 7, 2021, except for additional disclosures made in preparation for an SEC filing discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is November 30, 2021


Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

     December 31,
2020
 

Assets

  

Current assets:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,211  

Accounts receivable

     13,936  

Inventory

     514  

Deferred commissions, current

     4,700  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,031  
  

 

 

 

Total current assets

     25,392  

Property and equipment, net

     2,601  

Goodwill

     4,802  

Acquired intangible assets, net

     504  

Restricted cash

     868  

Deferred commissions, non-current

     8,030  

Other assets

     307  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 42,504  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities, Redeemable Convertible and Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

  

Current liabilities:

  

Accounts payable

   $ 11,105  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     32,856  

Long-term debt, current portion

     90,161  

Deferred revenue, current portion

     6,329  
  

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     140,451  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     4,754  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     11,403  

Deferred tax liabilities

     261  

Other long-term liabilities

     14,493  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     171,362  
  

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 14)

  

Redeemable convertible preferred stock (Series B, C, D, E, F, G-1, G-2, G-3); $0.0001 par value; 233,413,623 shares authorized; 192,009,530 shares issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of $717,578

     572,936  

Convertible preferred stock (Series A); $0.0001 par value; 1,685,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding; aggregate liquidation preference of $1,060

     1,060  

Stockholders’ deficit:

  

Common stock; $0.0001 par value; 301,725,000 shares authorized; 28,113,069 shares issued and 25,844,880 shares outstanding

     3  

Treasury stock, at cost (2,268,189 shares)

     (2,259

Additional paid-in capital

     14,047  

Accumulated deficit

     (714,170

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (475
  

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ deficit

     (702,854
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities, redeemable convertible and convertible preferred stock and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 42,504  
  

 

 

 

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

 

2


Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Operations

Year Ended December 31, 2020

(in thousands)

 

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 

Revenue

   $ 129,746  
  

 

 

 

Cost and expenses:

  

Cost of revenue

     59,207  

Research and development

     27,749  

Sales and marketing

     50,133  

General and administrative

     24,557  
  

 

 

 

Total cost and expenses

     161,646  
  

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (31,900
  

 

 

 

Other expense, net:

  

Interest expense, net

     (8,660

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     3,776  

Other expense, net

     (9,533
  

 

 

 

Total other expense, net

     (14,417
  

 

 

 

Loss before income tax expense

     (46,317

Income tax expense

     1,036  
  

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (47,353
  

 

 

 

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

 

3


Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Loss

Year Ended December 31, 2020

(in thousands)

 

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 

Net loss

   $ (47,353

Other comprehensive loss:

  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (289
  

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

   $ (47,642
  

 

 

 

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

 

4


Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible and Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Deficit

Year Ended December 31, 2020

(in thousands except share and per share data)

 

 

    Series B, C, D, E, F, G-1,  G-2,
and G-3 Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock
    Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock
    Common Stock     Treasury    

Additional

Paid-in

    Accumulated     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
    Total
Stockholders’

Deficit
 
  Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount     Stock     Capital     Deficit  

Balances at December 31, 2019

    191,551,123     $ 547,350       1,685,000     $ 1,060       25,638,137     $ 3     $ (2,259   $ 37,111     $ (686,229   $ (186   $ (651,560
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cumulative adjustment from adoption of revenue recognition standard (Note 2)

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         19,412       —         19,412  

Issuance of Series C Preferred Stock upon exercise of warrants

    458,407       289       —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

Expiration of Series B and Series C Preferred Stock Warrants

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         200       —         —         200  

Issuance costs related to issuance of Series A-1 Preferred Stock

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (157     —         —         (157

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

    —         —         —         —         206,743       —         —         103       —         —         103  

Stock-based compensation expense

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         2,087         —         —         2,087  

Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to redemption value, net

    —         25,297       —         —         —         —         —         (25,297     —         —         (25,297

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (289     (289

Net loss

    —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —         (47,353     —         (47,353
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balances at December 31, 2020

    192,009,530     $ 572,936       1,685,000     $ 1,060       25,844,880     $ 3     $ (2,259   $ 14,047     $ (714,170   $ (475   $ (702,854
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

5


Fuze, Inc.

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

Year Ended December 31, 2020

(in thousands)

 

 

     Year Ended  
     December 31,  
     2020  

Cash flows from operating activities:

  

Net loss

   $ (47,353

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     2,456  

Non-cash interest expense

     790  

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrant liability

     (3,776

Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss

     597  

Stock-based compensation expense

     2,087  

Deferred income taxes

     102  

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

  

Accounts receivable

     7,690  

Inventory

     92  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     4,195  

Deferred commissions

     1,164  

Other assets

     (20

Accounts payable

     3,792  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     3,838  

Deferred revenue

     (4,761

Other long-term liabilities

     (2,776
  

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (31,883
  

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

  

Acquisition of property and equipment including capitalized software

     (353
  

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (353
  

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

  

Proceeds from issuance of debt and warrants, net of discount

     12,338  

Repayments of debt, end of term payments and prepayment fees

     (7,000

Payment of issuance costs for convertible preferred stock

     (157

Proceeds from exercises of preferred stock warrants

     5  

Proceeds from exercises of common stock options

     103  

Repayment of capital lease obligations

     (332
  

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     4,957  
  

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes

     (373
  

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (27,652

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

     31,731  
  

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

   $ 4,079  
  

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

  

Cash paid for interest

   $ 8,349  

Cash paid for income taxes

     482  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing information:

  

Fair value of preferred stock warrants exercised in excess of proceeds

   $ 284  

Fair value of preferred stock warrants expired

     200  

Accretion of preferred stock to redemption value

     25,297  

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

 

6


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

1.

Nature of Business

Fuze, Inc. (the “Company” or “Fuze”) is a provider of cloud-based, unified communications and contact center services. The Company provides managed voice, video conferencing, instant messaging, application integration, contact center, and analytics to customers on a cloud-based software platform.

The Company is subject to a number of risks similar to other companies in the industry, including but not limited to, competition from substitute products and larger companies, protection of proprietary technology and customer base, ongoing development and enhancement of its products, dependence on third parties and key members of its management team, and the need to obtain additional capital to fund the development of its products and network. Adverse effects arising from any of these situations could have a significant impact on the Company’s operations.

With respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company continues to be able to deliver its services to customers remotely and has not, to date, experienced significant project cancellations with any material negative impact to revenue in 2020. As new variants of COVID-19 emerge, the full extent to which the ongoing and continuing COVID-19 pandemic will directly or indirectly impact our business, future results of operations, and financial condition, including sales, expenses, reserves and allowances, and employee-related amounts, will depend on future developments that are uncertain. Such developments include the efficacy of new vaccines to treat these evolving variants of COVID-19, new government actions as a result of these changing conditions, as well as the economic impact on local, regional, national, and international customers and markets.

The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Although the Company has successfully completed financings in the past (Notes 8, 9, and 16), the Company may not be successful in raising additional capital to fund normal operations in future periods. As a result, substantial doubt exists about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. In the event that the Company is unable to obtain financing on acceptable terms, or at all, it will likely be required to cease its operations, pursue a plan to sell its operating assets, or otherwise modify its business strategy, which could materially harm its future business prospects. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this uncertainty.

 

2.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Additional Disclosures Made in Preparation for an SEC Filing

Subsequent to the original issuance of the consolidated financial statements and in connection with acquisition of the Company, which is discussed in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements, certain footnote disclosures have been either updated or added in order to conform to the requirements for these consolidated financial statements to be included in an SEC filing. Specifically, the Company has expanded its disaggregation of revenue and contract liability disclosures within the ‘Revenue Recognition’ sub-section in Note 2, separately presented Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets in Note 4, separately presented Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities in Note 7 and added an effective tax rate reconciliation in tabular format in Note 8. Finally, as discussed within the ‘Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements’ sub-section in Note 2, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract on January 1, 2020.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements reflect the accounts and operations of Fuze, Inc. and those of its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Correction of Errors

During the year, the Company identified certain prior period errors related to a regulatory tax liability (Note 14), accrued payroll expense, and deferred revenue. Specifically, the regulatory tax was under accrued in each of the years ended December 31, 2011 to 2019. Accrued payroll expense was overstated in the year ended December 31, 2018 and deferred revenue was not properly recognized into revenue in each of the years ended December 31, 2016 to 2019. The Company concluded that these errors were not material, individually or in the aggregate, to

 

7


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

any of the prior periods. The Company recorded an adjustment in the year ended December 31, 2020 to reflect the impact of these errors, which resulted in an increase in net loss of $2,010 and an increase in total liabilities of $2,010 as of December 31, 2020.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in these consolidated financial statements include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation and obsolescence, goodwill and intangible assets, the expensing and capitalization of software development costs, the valuations of common and preferred stock, preferred stock warrant liability and stock-based awards, and income taxes. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, known trends, and other market-specific or other relevant factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates its estimates, as there are changes in circumstances, facts, and experience. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Financial instruments that potentially expose the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents with three accredited financial institutions that management believes to be of high-credit quality. The Company performs credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition and generally does not require collateral from its customers. As of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, no customer accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable or revenue.

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2020, the Company maintained letters of credit totaling $868 for the benefit of the landlord of its leased properties. The Company was required to maintain a separate cash balance of that same amount to secure the letters of credit. Related to this separate cash balance, the Company classified $868 as restricted cash (non-current) on its consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from 3 to 7 years. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the lease term or the improvement’s estimated economic useful life. Lease terms are based upon the initial lease agreement and do not consider potential renewals or extensions until such time that the renewals or extensions are contracted. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. The cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization applicable to assets sold or otherwise disposed of are removed from the asset accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in loss from operations.

Software and Website Development Costs

Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and primarily include salaries, fees to consultants, and other related costs. Relative to development costs of its products and website, the Company capitalizes certain direct costs to develop functionality as well as certain upgrades and enhancements that are probable to result in additional functionality. The costs incurred in the preliminary stages of development are expensed as incurred. Once an application has reached the development stage, internal and external costs, if direct and incremental, are capitalized as part of property and equipment until the software is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Capitalized software is amortized over a three-year period in the expense category to which the software relates.

 

8


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Application of this method of accounting requires that (i) identifiable assets acquired (including identifiable intangible assets) and liabilities assumed generally be measured and recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date and (ii) the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized as goodwill, which is not amortized for accounting purposes but is subject to testing for impairment at least annually. Transaction costs related to business combinations are expensed as incurred.

Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the allocation of the purchase price requires management to use significant judgment and estimates, especially with respect to intangible assets. Critical estimates in valuing certain identifiable assets include, but are not limited to, the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenue and cash flows, expected long-term market growth, future expected operating expenses, costs of capital, and appropriate discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. During the measurement period, the Company may record certain adjustments to the carrying value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. After the measurement period, which could last up to one year after the transaction date, all adjustments are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.

Contingent payments that are dependent upon post-combination services, if any, are considered separate transactions outside of the business combination and are, therefore, included in the post-combination consolidated statements of operations. In addition, uncertain tax positions assumed and valuation allowances related to the net deferred tax assets acquired in connection with a business combination are estimated as of the acquisition date and recorded as part of the purchase. Thereafter, any changes to these uncertain tax positions and valuation allowances are recorded as part of the provision for income taxes in the consolidated statements of operations.

Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets

The Company records goodwill when consideration paid in a business acquisition exceeds the fair value of the net tangible assets and the identified intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized, but rather is tested for impairment annually or more frequently if facts and circumstances warrant a review. If the Company determines that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge would be required. The Company operates as a single operating segment with one reporting unit and consequently evaluates goodwill for impairment based on an evaluation of the fair value of the Company as a whole. The Company did not record any goodwill impairment losses during the year ended December 31, 2020.

Intangible assets are recorded at their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The Company amortizes acquired intangible assets over their estimated useful lives based on the pattern of consumption of the economic benefits or, if that pattern cannot be readily determined, on a straight-line basis.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets consist of property and equipment, deferred commissions, and acquired intangible assets. Long-lived assets to be held and used are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be fully recoverable. Factors that the Company considers in deciding when to perform an impairment review include significant underperformance of the business in relation to expectations, significant negative industry or economic trends, and significant changes or planned changes in the use of the assets. If an impairment review is performed to evaluate a long-lived asset group for recoverability, the Company compares forecasts of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the long-lived asset group to its carrying value. An impairment loss would be recognized when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to result from the use of an asset group are less than its carrying amount. The impairment loss would be based on the excess of the carrying value of the impaired asset group over its fair value, determined based on discounted cash flows. The Company did not record any impairment losses on long-lived assets during the year ended December 31, 2020.

Fair Value Measurements

Certain assets and liabilities are carried at fair value. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for

 

9


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value are to be classified and disclosed in one of the following three levels of the fair value hierarchy, of which the first two are considered observable and the last is considered unobservable:

 

   

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2—Observable inputs (other than Level 1 quoted prices), such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar assets or liabilities, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

   

Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to determining the fair value of the assets or liabilities, including pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, and similar techniques.

The carrying values of the Company’s accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, and other current liabilities approximate their fair values due to the short-term nature of these assets and liabilities.

Classification of Preferred Stock and Accretion of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock

The Company has convertible preferred stock and redeemable convertible preferred stock that contain certain redemption features that are not solely within the control of the Company. Costs incurred in connection with the issuance of each series of preferred stock are recorded as a reduction of gross proceeds from issuance. The carrying values of the outstanding redeemable convertible preferred stock are accreted to their respective redemption values from the date of issuance through the earliest date of redemption.

Revenue Recognition

In accordance with ASC 606 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements below), the Company recognizes revenue when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

 

  1)

Identify the contract(s) with a customer

 

  2)

Identify the performance obligations in the contract

 

  3)

Determine the transaction price

 

  4)

Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract

 

  5)

Recognize revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied

Nature of Products and Services

The Company’s revenue includes fees billed in connection with subscriptions to the Company’s software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) applications. These fees include recurring fixed plan subscription fees, recurring circuit usage fees, recurring administrative cost recovery fees, variable usage-based fees for blocks of additional minutes, and other items systematically purchased in excess of plan limits. The Company’s software is delivered to the client via a hosting arrangement whereby the customer does not have the contractual right to take possession of the software. The Company’s revenue also includes professional services related to the implementation, installation, and configuration of the SaaS solution, sales of preconfigured office phones, cabling, and switches used in connection with the subscription, shipping and handling fees, and one-time upfront fees related to setup activities. The Company provides its subscriptions pursuant to contractual arrangements that range in duration from one month to three years. The Company’s subscription fees are generally billed in advance.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Revenue related to the Company’s SaaS subscription plans is recognized as services are rendered over the service period. Product revenues are billed at the time the order is received and recognized when the product has been shipped to the customer. Professional services revenue is recognized over time as the services are provided using an input measure based on expended level of effort incurred. Fees related to setup activities that do not represent promised services in the contract with the customer are accounted for as a part of the transaction price and allocated to the performance obligations in the contract. The Company has elected to treat shipping and handling activities related to contracts with customers as fulfillment costs, and not as separate performance obligations, and accrues the related costs when the related revenue is recognized.

Total revenue recognized at a point in time and over time was as follows for the year ended December 31, 2020:

 

Revenue recognized at a point in time

   $ 5,415  

Revenue recognized over time

     124,331  
  

 

 

 
   $ 129,746  
  

 

 

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

     Year Ended
December 31,
 
     2020  

United States

   $ 91,298  

International

     38,448  
  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   $ 129,746  
  

 

 

 

Remaining Performance Obligations

The Company’s subscription terms are typically three years and customers are billed on a monthly basis. Contract revenue from the remaining performance obligations that had not yet been recognized as of December 31, 2020 was approximately $49,500. The Company expects to recognize revenue on approximately $39,600 of the remaining performance obligation over the next 12 months and approximately $9,900 thereafter.

Contracts with Multiple Performance Obligations

When the Company’s contracts with customers contain multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated on a relative standalone selling price basis to each performance obligation. The Company generally uses internal price lists that determine sales prices to external customers in determining standalone selling price. The Company’s internal price lists are based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, market conditions, competitive landscape, internal costs, and gross margin objectives. Standalone selling price is typically established as a range, and the Company has more than one standalone selling price range for certain individual products and services due to the stratification of those products and services by customer class. In situations in which the stated contract price for a performance obligation is outside of the applicable standalone selling price range and has a different pattern of transfer to the customer than the other performance obligations in the contract, the Company will reallocate the total transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price of each.

Transaction Price

The transaction price is the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for transferring goods and services to the customer. Revenue is recorded based on the transaction price, which includes fixed consideration and estimates of variable consideration. The Company determines the transaction price of each contract, which includes estimating the amount of variable consideration to be included in the transaction price, if any. This will involve updating the estimates of variable consideration, including any amounts that are constrained, to reflect revised expectations about the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled considering uncertainties that are resolved or new information that is gained about remaining uncertainties.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

The amount of variable consideration included in the transaction price is limited to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. Usage-based fees that meet the criteria to apply the allocation exception for variable consideration are recognized in the period of usage.

The Company has service level agreements with customers warranting defined levels of uptime reliability and performance. Customers may get credits or refunds if the Company fails to meet such levels. If the services do not meet certain criteria, fees are subject to adjustment or refund representing a form of variable consideration. The Company historically has not experienced any significant incidents affecting the defined levels of reliability and performance as required by its subscription contracts. Accordingly, the amount of any estimated refunds related to these agreements in the consolidated financial statements is not material during the periods presented. The Company may impose minimum monthly recurring charges (“MRC”) on its customers at the inception of the contract. Thus, in estimating variable consideration the Company assesses both the probability of minimum MRC occurring and the collectability of the minimum MRC, both of which represent a form of variable consideration.

Customer Renewal Options

The Company’s contracts with customers may include renewal or other like options at fixed prices. Determining whether such options are considered distinct performance obligations that provide the customer with a material right and therefore should be accounted for separately requires significant judgment. Judgment is required to determine the standalone selling price for each renewal option to determine whether the renewal pricing is reflective of standalone selling price or is reflective of a discount that would provide the customer with a material right. Based on the Company’s assessment of standalone selling prices, the Company determined that there were no significant material rights provided to its customers requiring separate recognition.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition may not align with the right to invoice the customer. The Company records accounts receivable when it has the unconditional right to issue an invoice and receive payment, regardless of whether revenue has been recognized. Amounts billed in excess of revenue recognized for the period are reported as a contract liability (deferred revenue) on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company’s deferred revenue consists primarily of unearned revenue on annual and monthly subscription plans and professional services fees, and prepayments from customers that get applied against final month billings. Amounts not expected to be recognized as revenue within the next twelve months of the consolidated balance sheet date are classified as long-term deferred revenue. If revenue is recognized in advance of the right to invoice, a contract asset (unbilled receivable) is recorded.

Opening balances as of January 1, 2020 and closing balances as of December 31, 2020 were as follows:

 

     Balance at
January 1, 2020
     Balance at
December 31, 2020
 

Accounts receivable

   $ 21,390      $ 13,936  

Deferred revenue, current portion

     (9,958      (6,329

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     (12,021      (11,403

The net increase in deferred revenue was due to billings in advance of performance obligations being satisfied. During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized revenues of approximately $11,290, which was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period.

In instances where the timing of revenue recognition differs from the timing of the right to invoice, the Company has determined that a significant financing component generally does not exist. The primary purpose of the Company’s invoicing terms is to provide customers with simplified and predictable ways of

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

purchasing the products and services and not to receive financing from or provide financing to the customer. Additionally, the Company has elected the practical expedient that permits an entity not to recognize a significant financing component if the time between the transfer of a good or service and payment is one year or less.

Payment terms on invoiced amounts are typically due net 30 to net 45 days after invoice date.

Other Considerations

The Company does not offer rights of return for its products and services in the normal course of business, and contracts generally do not include service-type warranties that provide any incremental service to the customer beyond providing assurance that the goods and services conform to applicable specifications or customer-specific or subjective acceptance provisions. The Company also excludes from revenue government-assessed and imposed taxes on revenue-generating activities that are invoiced to customers.

Costs to Obtain and Fulfill a Contract

In accordance with ASC 340-40 (see Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements below), sales commissions paid to internal salespeople and other associated costs that are incremental to the acquisition of customer contracts are capitalized as deferred costs on the balance sheet when the period of benefit is determined to be greater than one year. The Company has elected to apply the practical expedient to expense sales commissions and associated costs as incurred when the expected amortization period is one year or less. The Company has determined the period of benefit for sales commissions paid to internal salespeople and external sales agents for the acquisition of the initial contract to be 60 months by taking into consideration the initial estimated customer life and the technological life of the Company’s products and services, as well as expectations about whether the renewal commission will be commensurate with the initial commission. Amortization is recognized on a straight-line basis commensurate with the pattern of revenue recognition.

As of January 1, 2020 and in connection with the adoption of ASC 606, the Company had capitalized $13,894 in sales commissions. Amortization of deferred commissions is included in sales and marketing expenses in the consolidated statement of operations. For the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized $4,071 of the beginning balance in commission expense. As of December 31, 2020, the Company has capitalized $12,730 in sales commissions. The Company periodically reviews these deferred commissions to determine whether events or changes in circumstances have occurred that could affect the recovery or period of benefit of these deferred contract acquisition costs. There were no impairment losses recorded during the year ended December 31, 2020.

In accordance with ASC 340-40, the Company capitalizes incremental costs incurred to fulfill its contracts that (i) relate directly to the contract, (ii) are expected to generate resources that will be used to satisfy the Company’s performance obligation(s) under the contract, and (iii) are expected to be recovered through revenue generated under the contract. These costs have historically been immaterial. Accordingly, the Company has not capitalized any contract fulfillment costs as of January 1, 2020 or December 31, 2020.

During periods prior to January 1, 2020, the Company recognized revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. Revenue under service subscription plans was recognized as services were rendered. Product revenues were recognized when the product had been shipped to the customer. Professional services revenue related to products sold was recognized on completion of those services due to the short duration of the service period. One-time upfront fees were initially deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated average customer life. In arrangements with multiple deliverables, the Company allocated the consideration to each deliverable based upon their relative selling prices. The Company determined the selling price using vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) for its subscription plans and best estimated selling price (“BESP”) for its product offerings. Reductions to revenue for customer credits were recorded at the time the related revenue was recognized.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Cost of Revenue

Cost of revenue consists of services purchased from third-party telecommunications and cloud hyperscaler providers, network operations, costs to build-out and maintain data centers, including co-location fees for the right to place the Company’s servers in data centers owned by third parties, and depreciation of servers and equipment, along with related utilities and maintenance costs. In addition, personnel costs associated with non-administrative customer care and support of the Company’s platform and data center operations, including share-based compensation expenses and allocated costs of facilities and information technology, are included in costs of revenue.

In addition, costs of revenue are comprised of the costs and expenses associated with purchased phones and equipment, as well as personnel costs for provisioning team and contractors and allocated costs of facilities and information technology related to the procurement, shipment and installation of phones and related services. These costs are expensed when the product is delivered to the customer.

Accounts Receivable

The Company provides credit to customers in the ordinary course of business and believes its credit policies are prudent and reflect industry practices and business risk. Management reviews accounts receivable on a periodic basis and reserves for receivables in its allowance for doubtful accounts on a specific identification basis when they are determined to be uncollectible.

Inventory

The Company’s inventory consists of certain hardware finished goods held for resale which complement the Company’s core unified communications software-based service solution. The Company’s policy for the valuation of inventory, including the determination of obsolete or excess inventory, requires management to estimate the future demand for the Company’s products held for resale, and considers actual sales experience for such products, among other factors. This determination is based on the inventory held at the balance sheet date and firm, non-cancellable commitments for the future purchase of inventory items.

Inventory purchases and purchase commitments are based upon such forecasts of future demand, and anticipated customer demand for such products. The business environment in which the Company operates is subject to rapid changes in technology and customer demand. The Company performs an assessment of inventory during each reporting period, which includes a review of, among other factors, demand requirements, non-cancellable purchase commitments of the Company to certain key suppliers and other relevant factors. If actual sales experience and projected customer demand subsequently differs from the Company’s forecasts, requirements for additional inventory and other reserves that differ from the Company’s estimates could become necessary. If management believes that demand no longer allows the Company to sell inventories above cost or at all, such inventory is either reduced to its net realizable value or fully reserved if no future demand exists.

During 2019, management determined that future demand for a certain third-party product held for resale, which is subject to future non-cancellable purchase commitments, had materially declined, primarily due to changes in the rapidly changing competitive environment in what the Company operates, and low enterprise customer demand for this hardware solution. In addition to considering the future sales projections, management also considered the low demand for such third-party product during 2019, and changes to market conditions which occurred during 2019. Based on consideration of all relevant factors, the Company recorded a one-time pre-tax charge of approximately $16,950 in cost of revenue related to this third-party product for the year ended December 31, 2019 for the future non-cancellable inventory purchase commitments that were determined to have no value. The remaining future minimum payments under this arrangement have been accrued and are included within Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ($3,284) and Other long-term liabilities ($13,750) in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2020.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Future minimum payments under this purchase commitment as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

2021

   $ 3,284  

2022

     4,080  

2023

     3,672  

2024

     2,938  

2025

     2,040  

Thereafter

     1,020  
  

 

 

 
   $ 17,034  
  

 

 

 

Advertising

Advertising costs are included in sales and marketing expenses in the consolidated statement of operations and are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses were $4,585 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures stock-based awards granted to employees and directors based on the fair value on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model for options and the fair value of its common stock for restricted stock awards. Compensation expense of those awards is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period of the respective award. Generally, the Company issues awards with only service-based vesting conditions and records the expense for these awards using the straight-line method. The Company has not recorded any compensation expense related to historically issued restricted stock awards and restricted stock units with both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions as the achievement of the related performance conditions has been deemed to be not probable.

The Company classifies stock-based compensation expense in its statements of operations in the same manner in which the award recipient’s payroll costs are classified or in which the award recipient’s service payments are classified.

Foreign Currency Translation

In connection with foreign operations with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, assets and liabilities are translated at current exchange rates, while income and expenses are translated at the average exchange rates for the period. The resulting foreign currency translation adjustments are reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. Foreign currency transaction losses are included in other expense, net, in the consolidated statement of operations and were $838 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Warrants

The Company accounts for warrants for the purchase of shares that are redeemable, or contingently redeemable, as a liability at fair value with the change in fair value recorded in other expense, net, in the consolidated statement of operations.

Comprehensive Loss

Comprehensive loss includes net loss, as well as other changes in stockholders’ deficit that result from transactions and events other than those with stockholders. The Company’s only element of other comprehensive loss is foreign currency translation.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or in the Company’s tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined on the basis of the differences between the consolidated financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded in the provision for income taxes. The Company assesses the likelihood that its deferred tax assets will be

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent it believes, based upon the weight of available evidence, that it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, a valuation allowance is established through a charge to income tax expense.

The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the consolidated financial statements by applying a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized. First, the tax position must be evaluated to determine the likelihood that it will be sustained upon external examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is deemed more-likely-than-not to be sustained, the tax position is then assessed to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the consolidated financial statements. The amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of any resulting tax reserves, or unrecognized tax benefits, that are considered appropriate as well as the related net interest and penalties.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and has since issued several additional amendments thereto (collectively referred to herein as “ASC 606”). ASC 606 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. The new standards require entities to apportion consideration from contracts to performance obligations on a relative standalone selling price basis, based on a five-step model. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of a promised good or service and is recognized in an amount that reflects the consideration that the entity expects to receive in exchange for the good or service. In addition, ASC 606 provides guidance on accounting for certain revenue related costs including costs associated with obtaining and fulfilling a contract, as codified in ASC 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs—Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted these new standards on January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective method and applied the standard only to those contracts that were not completed as of January 1, 2020. Applying this method, the Company’s results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for the prior period. The Company elected to utilize the modified retrospective transition practical expedient, which allows the Company to not retrospectively restate contracts for contract modifications executed before the beginning of the earliest period presented and instead reflect the aggregate effect of those modifications when identifying the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligations, determining the transaction price, and allocating the transaction price to the satisfied and unsatisfied performance obligations.

The Company recorded a net decrease to beginning accumulated deficit of $19,412 as of January 1, 2020 due to the cumulative impact of adopting ASC 606 and ASC 340-40, with the impact primarily related to the acceleration of revenue related to nonrecurring, upfront professional services and the deferral of certain sales commissions paid to internal salespeople. Under ASC 605, one-time upfront fees were deferred and recognized on a straight-line basis over the estimated average customer life. Under ASC 606, these fees have been determined to relate to a distinct performance obligation and are recognized as the services are provided. Sales commissions paid to internal salespeople were previously expensed as incurred, but are now generally capitalized and amortized over the expected period of benefit under the amendments to ASC 340-40.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

The cumulative effect of adopting ASC 606 effective January 1, 2020 on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet is as follows:

 

     As of January 1, 2020  
     As Previously
Reported
     ASC 606
Adjustments
     As Adjusted  

Assets

        

Deferred commissions, current

   $ —        $ 4,071      $ 4,071  

Deferred commissions, non-current

   $ —        $ 9,823      $ 9,823  

Liabilities

        

Deferred revenue, current portion

   $  12,308      $ (2,350    $ 9,958  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

   $ 15,189      $ (3,168    $  12,021  

Stockholders’ Deficit

        

Accumulated deficit

   $ (686,229    $  19,412      $ (666,817

In accordance with ASC 606, the impact from adoption of the standard to the Company’s financial statements in the current reporting period was as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31, 2020  
     As Reported      Balances
Without
Adoption of
ASC 606
     Effect of Change –
Higher/(Lower)
 

Revenue

   $  129,746      $ 131,156      $ (1,410

Sales and marketing expenses

     50,133        48,969        1,164  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (47,353    $ (44,779    $ (2,574
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     As of December 31, 2020  
     As Reported      Balances
Without
Adoption of
ASC 606
     Effect of Change
– Higher/(Lower)
 

Assets

        

Deferred commissions, current

   $ 4,700      $ —        $ 4,700  

Deferred commissions, non-current

   $ 8,030      $ —        $ 8,030  

Liabilities

        

Deferred revenue, current portion

   $ 6,329      $ 7,269      $ (940

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

   $ 11,403      $ 14,571      $ (3,168

Stockholders’ Deficit

        

Accumulated deficit

   $ (714,170    $ (731,008    $  16,838  

Adoption of the new standard had no impact to cash provided by or used in operating, investing, or financing activities on the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2018-07”). This ASU is intended to simplify aspects of share-based compensation issued to non-employees by making the guidance consistent with the accounting for employee share-based compensation. For public entities, this

 

17


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For nonpublic entities, this guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted the standard as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of ASU 2018-07 had no impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). The accounting for the service element of a hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by these amendments. For public entities, the standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For nonpublic entities, the standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company adopted this guidance on a prospective basis effective January 1, 2020. The impact of the adoption was immaterial to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which requires lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability. In general, lease arrangements exceeding a twelve-month term must be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet. Under ASU 2016-02, a right-of-use asset and lease obligation is recorded for all leases, whether operating or financing, while the income statement reflects lease expense for operating leases and amortization/interest expense for financing leases. The FASB also issued ASU 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842 Leases, and ASU 2018-11, Targeted Improvements to Topic 842 Leases, which allows the new lease standard to be applied as of the adoption date with a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings rather than retroactive restatement of all periods presented. For nonpublic entities, the guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021 based on the FASB’s most recent extension of the effective date. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) (“ASU 2016-13”), which introduces a new methodology for accounting for credit losses on financial instruments, including available-for-sale debt securities. The guidance establishes a new “expected loss model” that requires entities to estimate current expected credit losses on financial instruments by using all practical and relevant information. Any expected credit losses are to be reflected as allowances rather than reductions in the amortized cost of available-for-sale debt securities. The FASB also issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842), which changed the effective date of the amendment for nonpublic companies to annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact that ASU 2016-13 may have on its financial position and results of operations.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The standard eliminates the second step in the goodwill impairment test which requires an entity to determine the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The standard is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests conducted in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of the standard on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. ASU 2018-15 aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). The accounting for the service element of a

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

hosting arrangement that is a service contract is not affected by these amendments. For public entities, the standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For nonpublic entities, the standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2018-15 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740). ASU 2019-12 is intended to simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740 and improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. For public entities, the standard is effective for annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For nonpublic entities, the standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. The Company is planning to adopt the standard in 2022 but does not expect it to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40), which simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating two of the three accounting models available for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. The guidance also addresses how convertible instruments are accounted for in the diluted earnings per share calculation. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact of this pronouncement to its consolidated financial statements.

 

3.

Fair Value Measurements

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2020. The Company did not have any nonfinancial assets or liabilities that were measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2020. The Company did not have any transfers between levels for the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

     Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2020 Using:  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Cash equivalents:

           

Money market funds

   $  5      $  —        $ —        $  5  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Money market funds were valued by the Company based on quoted market prices, which represent a Level 1 measurement within the fair value hierarchy.

The redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liability in the tables above consists of the fair value of warrants to purchase Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, and Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock (Note 12) and was based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which represent a Level 3 measurement within the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s valuation of the redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which incorporates assumptions and estimates to value the redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants. The Company assesses these assumptions and estimates on an annual basis as additional information impacting the assumptions was obtained. Changes in the fair value of the redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants are recognized as other expense, net, in the consolidated statements of operations. The quantitative elements associated with the Company’s Level 3 inputs impacting the fair value measurement of the redeemable convertible preferred stock warrant liability include the fair value per share of the underlying Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, and Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock, the remaining contractual term of the warrants, risk-free interest rate, expected dividend yield, and expected volatility of the price of the underlying preferred stock. The most significant assumption in the Black-Scholes option pricing model impacting the fair value of the redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants is the fair value of the Company’s convertible preferred

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

stock as of each remeasurement date. The Company determines the fair value per share of the underlying preferred stock by taking into consideration its most recent sales of its convertible preferred stock as well as additional factors that the Company deems relevant.

As of December 31, 2020, the fair value per share of the Series B redeemable convertible preferred stock was $0.28, the fair value per share of the Series C redeemable convertible preferred stock was $0.49, the fair value per share of the Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock was $0.49, the fair value per share of the Series F redeemable convertible preferred stock was $0.97, and the fair value per share of the Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock was $1.07.

The Company historically has been a private company and lacks company-specific historical and implied volatility information of its stock. Therefore, it estimates its expected stock volatility based on the historical volatility of publicly traded peer companies for a term equal to the remaining contractual term of the warrants. The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the U.S. Treasury yield curve for time periods approximately equal to the remaining contractual term of the warrants. The Company has estimated a 0% dividend yield based on the expected dividend yield and the fact that the Company has never paid or declared dividends.

The following table provides a roll-forward of the aggregate fair value of the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants for which fair value is determined by Level 3 inputs:

 

     Preferred Stock
Warrant Liability
 

Balance at December 31, 2019

   $ 4,260  

Exercise of Series C Preferred Stock Warrants

     (284

Expiration of Series B and C Preferred Stock Warrants

     (200

Change in fair value of warrants

     (3,776
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

   $ —    
  

 

 

 

 

4.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consisted of the following:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Prepaid taxes

   $  1,543  

Prepaid expenses

     1,251  

Short-term deposits

     237  
  

 

 

 
   $ 3,031  
  

 

 

 

 

5.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Computer equipment

   $ 7,908  

Network operations equipment

     4,789  

Leasehold improvements

     4,213  

Software

     2,343  

Furniture and fixtures

     1,708  
  

 

 

 
     20,961  

Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (18,360
  

 

 

 
   $ 2,601  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

The Company did not capitalize any costs associated with the development of internal-use software and recorded related amortization expense of $355 during the year ended December 31, 2020, included in depreciation and amortization expense. The remaining net book value of capitalized software costs was $222 at December 31, 2020.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $773 of assets purchased under capital leases and accumulated amortization related to assets under capital leases of $436 at December 31, 2020.

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $2,084.

 

6.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

There was no change to goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2020.

As of the balance sheet date, intangible assets consisted of the following:

 

            December 31, 2020  
     Weighted
Average Life
     Gross
Carrying
Amount
     Accumulated
Amortization
     Net Carrying
Amount
 
     (years)                       

Developed technology

     5.2      $  3,000      $  2,568      $  432  

Customer relationships

     2        1,070        1,070        —    

Trade name

     6        520        448        72  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 4,590      $ 4,086      $ 504  
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $372.

Future estimated amortization expense for intangible assets is as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2021

   $  308  

2022

     196  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 504  
  

 

 

 

 

7.

Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Sales and other tax liabilities

   $  15,661  

Accrued commissions

     5,550  

Accrued compensation and benefits

     4,482  

Accrued expenses

     3,372  

Inventory purchase commitments (See Note 2)

     3,240  

Other accrued liabilities

     551  
  

 

 

 
   $ 32,856  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

8.

Financing Arrangements

AB Private Credit Investors

In September 2019, the Company entered into a credit agreement as amended with AB Private Credit Investors, LLC (“AB Credit Agreement”). The credit agreement provides for borrowings of up to $85,000 in initial term loans, up to $20,000 in delayed draw term loans, and $10,000 in revolving commitments. In September 2019, the Company borrowed $85,000 of initial term loans. The Company used $55,000 of these proceeds to repay amounts due under its outstanding debt agreements with other lenders. Upon extinguishment of the previously outstanding debt, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $1,959 within other income (expense) on its statement of operations during the year ended December 31, 2019. In December 2019, the Company borrowed $7,000 under the revolving commitments which was repaid in full in January 2020. In March 2020, the Company borrowed $6,000 in delayed draw term loans under the AB Credit Agreement at an interest rate equal to the greater of LIBOR or 2.0% plus the applicable margin percentage of 6.5%. Interest-only payments are due quarterly for the delayed draw term loans with a lump sum principal payment due in September 2024.

Interest-only payments are due quarterly for the initial term loans through August 2022 at which time monthly principal payments are due from September 2022 through August 2024. The Company must pay a fee of 0.5% of the unused portions of both the delayed draw term loans and revolving commitments annually in addition to a one-time fee of 1.5% on borrowings under the delayed draw term loans. Borrowings under the initial term loans bear interest at a rate equal to the greater of LIBOR or 2.0% plus the applicable margin percentage of 6.5%. At December 31, 2020, the interest rate was 8.5% equal to 2.0% plus the margin percentage of 6.5%. Borrowings under the revolving commitments bear interest at a rate of 10.00%. The effective annual interest rate of the outstanding debt under the AB Credit Agreement is approximately 8.86%.

Borrowings under the AB Credit Agreement are to mature on September 20, 2024 and are collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s personal property, including intellectual property. The AB Credit Agreement is subject to certain administrative and financial covenants including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement reporting and maintaining certain liquidity measures, leverage ratios, and quarterly EBITDA. There are negative covenants restricting the Company’s activities, including limitations on mergers or acquisitions, incurring indebtedness or liens, paying dividends, and certain other business transactions, and there are customary provisions regarding the occurrence of material adverse events and related rights available to AB if such an event were to occur. The obligations under the AB Credit Agreement are subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of specified events of default, including failing to make payments due or failing to meet the covenants related to the AB Credit Agreement, and upon the occurrence of material adverse events which remain uncured. As of December 31, 2020, the Company was not in compliance with certain administrative and financial covenants. As a result, the lender has the option to declare the borrowings under the AB Credit Agreement immediately due and payable. Therefore, the Company classified the balances associated with the AB Credit Agreement within current liabilities at December 31, 2020.

In connection with the AB Credit Agreement, the lenders received warrants to purchase 1,425,003 shares of the Company’s Series G-3 convertible preferred stock with an exercise price of $2.00 per share and a 10-year term. The fair value of the warrants as of the issuance date of $2,176 was recorded as a preferred stock warrant liability and debt discount (Note 12). The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense using the effective-interest method from the date of the issuance through the maturity date.

Paycheck Protection Program

In June 2020, the Company issued a Promissory Note to Silicon Valley Bank, pursuant to which it received $6,338 provided under the Paycheck Protection Program established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act and guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration (the “Paycheck Protection Program”). The loan is unsecured, is scheduled to mature in June 2022, has a fixed interest rate of 1.0% per annum and is subject to the standard terms and conditions applicable to loans administered under the Paycheck Protection Program. The loan may be forgiven to the extent

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

proceeds of the loan are used for eligible expenditures, such as payroll and other expenses described in the CARES Act. The Company applied for loan forgiveness and was notified that the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) had forgiven the loan in June 2021.

Future minimum principal payment obligations under all of the Company’s outstanding debt as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

Year Ending December 31,

      

2021

   $ 1,585  

2022

     16,559  

2023

     42,500  

2024

     36,695  
  

 

 

 

Total outstanding principal balance

     97,339  

Unamortized deferred financing costs

     (2,424
  

 

 

 
     94,915  

Current portion of long-term debt

     90,161  
  

 

 

 

Non-current portion of long-term debt

   $ 4,754  
  

 

 

 

 

9.

Redeemable Convertible and Convertible Preferred Stock

The Company has issued Series A convertible preferred stock and Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G-1, Series G-2, and Series G-3 redeemable convertible preferred stock (collectively, the “Preferred Stock”). The Series G-1, Series G-2, and Series G-3 are collectively referred to as “Series G.” The holders of Preferred Stock have liquidation rights in the event of a deemed liquidation that, in certain situations, is not solely within the control of the Company. Therefore, the preferred stock is classified outside of stockholders’ deficit. The following provides a summary of these preferred stock issuances, with all such existing preferred stock as of December 31, 2020 converted to common stock in January 2021 (see Note 16).

In February 2017, the Company issued 16,176,806 shares of its Series F redeemable convertible preferred stock (the “Series F”) at an issuance price of $6.44 per share for $104,200 in gross proceeds. In April 2017, the Company issued an additional 4,657,430 shares of its Series F for $30,000 in gross proceeds at an issuance price of $6.44 per share in a second closing. The Series F was recorded net of $211 of issuance costs.

In May 2018, the Company issued 21,614,992 shares of its Series G-1 redeemable convertible preferred stock (the “Series G-1”) at an issuance price of $2.00 per share for $21,615 in gross proceeds and the exchange of 34,381 shares of Series C preferred stock (“Series C”), 1,549,266 shares of Series E preferred stock (“Series E”), and 1,791,950 shares of Series F. In addition, the Company issued 506,250 shares of Series G-2 redeemable convertible preferred stock (the “Series G-2”) at an issuance price of $2.00 per share for $1,012 in gross cash proceeds.

In July 2018, the Company issued an additional 122,484,976 shares of Series G-1 at an issuance price of $2.00 per share for $122,485 in gross cash proceeds and the exchange of 194,823 shares of Series C, 2,522,023 shares of Series D preferred stock (“Series D”), 9,253,582 shares of Series E, and 8,407,823 shares of Series F. In addition, the Company issued 2,868,750 shares of Series G-2 at an issuance price of $2.00 per share for $5,738 in gross cash proceeds.

The exchange of shares was accounted for as an extinguishment of existing shares and accordingly, the Company recorded a deemed contribution of capital related to the issuance of Series G-1 preferred stock of $12,231 and the deemed dividend related to the issuance of Series G-2 preferred stock of $709 to additional paid-in capital, representing the difference between the fair value of Series G and the carrying value of the exchanged shares. The Series G-1 was recorded net of $617 of issuance costs.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recorded a charge to additional paid-in capital to reduce the carrying value of the Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, and Series F by $880 due to the decrease in fair value of the Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company recorded a charge of $26,177 to the carrying values of Series G with a corresponding offset to additional paid-in capital representing the accretion to redemption value during the year.

As of December 31, 2020, Preferred Stock consisted of the following:

 

     As of December 31, 2020  
     Preferred
Stock
Authorized
     Preferred
Stock

Issued and
Outstanding
     Carrying
Value
     Liquidation
Preference
     Common Stock
Issuable Upon
Conversion
 

Series A preferred stock

     1,685,000        1,685,000      $ 1,060      $ 1,060        5,055,000  

Series B preferred stock

     2,197,143        2,176,910        3,979        3,978        6,530,730  

Series C preferred stock

     10,897,956        10,343,283        32,652        33,845        31,029,849  

Series D preferred stock

     17,722,142        14,923,312        48,521        48,521        14,923,312  

Series E preferred stock

     17,259,442        6,456,594        41,508        41,509        6,456,594  

Series F preferred stock

     21,136,968        10,634,463        68,500        68,500        10,634,463  

Series G-1 preferred stock

     154,099,972        144,099,968        366,927        504,350        144,099,968  

Series G-2 preferred stock

     8,375,000        3,375,000        10,850        16,875        3,375,000  

Series G-3 preferred stock (1)

     1,725,000        —          —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     235,098,623        193,694,530      $  573,996      $  718,638        222,104,916  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Authorized in connection with issuance of unexercised preferred stock warrants (see Note 13).

The holders of the Preferred Stock have the following rights and preferences:

Dividend Rights

The holders of common stock and Preferred Stock are entitled to receive noncumulative dividends if and when declared by the board of directors of the Company, such dividends as may be declared from time to time by the board of directors; provided, however, that (i) no dividends shall be paid on the common stock so long as any share of Preferred Stock remains outstanding and (ii) all such additional dividends shall be payable to all holders of Preferred Stock and common stock on an as-converted to common stock basis. No dividends have been declared by the board of directors of the Company since the Company’s inception.

Conversion

Each share of Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder at any time after the date of issuance. Each share of Preferred Stock will be automatically converted into shares of common stock at the applicable conversion ratio then in effect (i) upon the closing of a firm commitment public offering with at least $100,000 of gross proceeds to the Company, and at a price of at least $4.0642 per share, subject to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, or other similar recapitalization, or, (ii) upon the written consent of each of (a) a majority of the outstanding shareholders of Series D, Series E, Series G, (b) 60% of outstanding Series C holders, and (c) 67% of outstanding Series F holders.

The conversion ratio of each series of Preferred Stock is determined by dividing the Original Issue Price of each series by the Conversion Price of each series. The Original Issue Price is $0.63 per share for Series A Preferred Stock, (“Series A”), $1.83 per share for Series B Preferred Stock (“Series B”), $3.27 per share for Series C, $3.25 per share for Series D, $6.43 per share for Series E, $6.44 per share for Series F, and $2.00 per share for Series G-1, G-2, and G-3. The Conversion Price is $0.21 per share for Series A, $0.61 per share for Series B, $1.09 per share for Series C, $3.25 per share for Series D, $6.43 per share for Series E, $6.44 per share for Series F, and $2.00 per share for Series G, subject, in each case, to appropriate adjustment in the event of any stock split, stock dividend, combination, or other similar recapitalization and other adjustments as set forth in the Company’s certificate of incorporation, as amended and restated.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

In the event of an initial public offering, if the offering price is less than certain per share amounts as defined in the articles of incorporation, as amended and restated, the Conversion Ratios of the Preferred Stock may be adjusted.

Liquidation

Upon a liquidation event, as defined in the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, any proceeds will be distributed to the holders of the Company’s shares in the following preferential order and amounts:

 

  (1)

Holders of Series G will receive an amount equal to, in the case of Series G-1, the greater of (a) 1.75X the Series G-1 Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) the amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event; in the case of Series G-2, the greater of (a) 2.5X the Series G-2 Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) the amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event; and, in the case of Series G-3, the greater of (a) the Series G-3 Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) the amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event;

 

  (2)

Holders of Series C, D, E, and F will receive an amount equal to the greater of (a) the Original Issue Price of each series, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) the amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series C, Series D, Series E, and Series F of the liquidation preference, then such assets shall be distributed to the holders of Series C, Series D, Series E, and Series F ratably on a pari passu basis in proportion to the respective amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled;

 

  (3)

Holders of Series B will receive an amount equal to the greater of (a) the Series B Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series B of the liquidation preference, then such assets shall be distributed to the holders of Series B ratably in proportion to the respective amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled;

 

  (4)

Holders of Series A will receive an amount equal to the greater of (a) the Series A Original Issue Price, plus any dividends declared but unpaid thereon or (b) amount per share as would have been payable had each such share been converted into common stock immediately prior to the liquidation event. If, upon any such liquidation, dissolution, or winding up, the assets of the Company shall be insufficient to make payment in full to all holders of Series A of the liquidation preference, then such assets shall be distributed to the holders of Series A ratably in proportion to the respective amounts to which they would otherwise be respectively entitled; and

 

  (5)

After the payment of the full liquidation preferences of the Preferred Stock, the assets of the Company legally available for distribution, if any, shall be distributed ratably to the holders of common stock, pro rated based on the number of shares held by each such holder.

Redemption

The Series A is not redeemable. The shares of Series G shall be redeemed on a pari passu basis in three equal annual installments commencing 90 days after receipt by the Corporation, at any time after March 20, 2025, of a written notice from a majority of the outstanding shares of Series G. The “Series G Redemption Price” is the price per share equal to the greater of (i) the liquidation amount per share of Series G-1, G-2, or G-3 preferred stock and (ii) the Series G-1, G-2, or G-3 fair market value per share.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

At any time after redemption of the Series G, the shares of Series C, Series D, Series E, and Series F shall be redeemed on a pari passu basis in three equal annual installments commencing 90 days after receipt by the Corporation, of a written notice from a majority of the outstanding shares of Series C, Series D, Series E, and Series F together as a single class on an as-converted basis. The “Series C Redemption Price,” “Series D Redemption Price,” “Series E Redemption Price,” and “Series F Redemption Price” is the price per share equal to the greater of (i) the fair market value per share of Series C, Series D, Series E, or Series F, and (ii) the Series C Original Issue Price, Series D Original Issue Price, Series E Original Issue Price or Series F Original Issue Price, respectively, plus any dividends declared but unpaid.

The shares of Series B shall be redeemed in three equal annual installments commencing 90 days after receipt by the Corporation, at any time on or after the Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, and Series G redemption date with a written notice from at least a majority of the voting power of the then outstanding shares of Series B. The “Series B Redemption Price” is the price per share equal to the greater of (i) the fair market value per share of the Series B, and (ii) the Series B Original Issue Price plus any dividends declared but unpaid.

Voting Rights

The holder of each share of Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, and Series G shall have the right to one vote for each share of common stock into which the Preferred Stock could then be converted.

 

10.

Common Stock

The voting, dividend and liquidation rights of the holders of common stock are subject to and qualified by the rights, powers, and preferences of the holders of Preferred Stock. The common stock has the following characteristics:

Voting

The holders of shares of common stock are entitled to one vote for each share of common stock held at all meetings of stockholders and written actions in lieu of meetings.

Dividends

The holders of shares of common stock are entitled to receive dividends, if and when declared by the board of directors of the Company. Cash dividends may not be declared or paid to holders of shares of common stock until all accrued unpaid dividends on Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E, Series F, Series G-1, Series G-2, and Series G-3 have been paid in accordance with their terms. No dividends have been declared or paid by the Company since its inception.

Liquidation

After payment to of their respective liquidation preferences to the holders of shares of Preferred Stock, the holders of shares of common stock are entitled to share ratably in the Company’s remaining assets available for distribution to its stockholders in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company or upon occurrence of a deemed liquidation event.

 

11.

Stock-based Compensation

Equity Compensation Plan

The Company has a 2006 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2006 Plan”), a 2012 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2012 Plan”), and a 2017 Equity Compensation Plan (the “2017 Plan”), which are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The 2017 Plan became effective in July 2017, and upon effectiveness, the remaining shares available under the 2006 Plan and 2012 Plan became

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

available for issuance under the 2017 Plan, and no future issuance will be made under the 2006 Plan or 2012 Plan. Additionally, if any outstanding awards issued under the 2006 or 2012 Plans expire, terminate, are surrendered, or are cancelled without having been fully exercised or settled, such shares will be available for future awards under the 2017 Plan. The 2017 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, performance stock awards, and other equity awards to employees, directors, and consultants. The Company may grant securities which are exchangeable for up to 43,348,004 shares of common stock under the 2017 Plan. As of December 31, 2020, there were 21,251,370 shares available for future issuance under the 2017 Plan. The stock options granted to employees generally vest over a four-year period and expire ten years from the date of grant.

Stock Option Valuation

The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model for the year ended December 31, 2020 used to determine the fair value of stock options are as follows:

 

     Year Ended December 31,  
     2020  

Risk-free interest rate

     0.38

Expected volatility

     51.43

Expected dividend yield

     —    

Expected life (in years)

     5.99  

Stock Options

Stock option activity under the Plan as of December 31, 2020 was as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
     Weighted
Average
Contractual
Term
     Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
 

Outstanding as of December 31, 2019

     20,752,083      $  1.15        7.26 years      $ 622  

Granted

     1,846,255        0.63        

Exercised

     (206,743      0.50        

Forfeited

     (8,629,826      1.08        
  

 

 

          

Outstanding as of December 31, 2020

     13,761,769      $ 1.13        6.84 years      $  2.20  
  

 

 

          

Vested and expected to vest as of December 31, 2020

     13,761,769      $ 1.13        6.84 years      $ 2.20  
  

 

 

          

Options exercisable as of December 31, 2020

     9,441,389      $ 1.11        5.97 years      $ 2.20  
  

 

 

          

The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during 2020 was $0.29. The unrecognized compensation expense associated with outstanding stock options at December 31, 2020 was $2,589 which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.3 years.

Restricted Stock Awards

There was no restricted stock award activity with time-based vesting under the equity plans during 2020.

During 2015, the Company entered into promissory notes to fund the purchase price of non-vested restricted stock awards (Note 15). The notes are accounted for as stock options using a Black-Scholes option pricing model, as they are collateralized solely by the shares of common stock issued. The Company has a history of not requiring repayment of the notes upon an employee’s termination from the

 

27


Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Company. The weighted average assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model used to determine the fair value of the restricted stock awards are as follows:

 

Risk-free interest rate

     2.00

Expected volatility

     54.91

Expected dividend yield

     —    

Expected life (in years)

     7.00  

Restricted Stock Awards with Service-Based and Performance-Based Vesting

During 2018, the Company had restricted stock awards outstanding for 130,000 shares of common stock at a grant date fair value of $3.07. These restricted stock awards are subject to both service-based vesting conditions of 48 months and performance-based vesting conditions upon a liquidity event, defined as either a sale event or IPO. During 2020, no restricted stock awards subject to both service-based and performance-based vesting conditions were forfeited. The Company has not recorded any compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards during the year ended December 31, 2020, as the achievement of the performance condition has been deemed to be not probable.

Restricted Stock Units with Service-Based and Performance-Based Vesting

Restricted stock unit activity with service-based and performance-based vesting as of December 31, 2020 was as follows:

 

     Number of
Shares
     Weighted
Average
Grant Date

Fair Value
 

Unvested Restricted Common Stock as of December 31, 2019

     8,994,361      $  1.18  

Granted

     3,573,025        1.47  

Vested

     —       

Forfeited

     (2,821,730   
  

 

 

    

Unvested Restricted Common Stock as of December 31, 2020

     9,745,656     
  

 

 

    

These restricted stock units are subject to both service-based vesting conditions of 48 months and performance-based vesting conditions upon a liquidity event, defined as either change of control or IPO. The Company has not recorded any compensation expense related to these restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2020, as the achievement of the performance condition has been deemed to be not probable.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-based compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards was classified in the statement of operations as follows:

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 

Cost of revenue

   $ 341  

Research and development

     644  

Sales and marketing

     352  

General and administrative

     750  
  

 

 

 

Total

   $  2,087  
  

 

 

 

The Company did not capitalize any stock-based compensation expense related to the development of internal-use software included in property and equipment during the year ended December 31, 2020.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

12.

Warrants

The Company has outstanding warrants issued in connection with previous debt arrangements and funding received through preferred stock issuances.

No warrants to purchase Series G-3 preferred stock were exercised in 2020.

The Company is required to remeasure the fair value of outstanding warrants at each reporting date. Changes in the fair value of warrants to purchase Series B, Series C, Series D, Series F, and Series G-3 preferred stock are recorded in other income (expense) in the statement of operations. As a result of changes in the fair value of the preferred stock warrants, the Company recorded income associated with the change in fair value of warrants of $3,776 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

The following tables summarize the Company’s outstanding warrants to purchase preferred stock as of December 31, 2020:

 

   

As of December 31, 2020

 

Issue Date

 

Expiration Date

 

Redeemable

Convertible

Preferred

Stock

  Exercise Price     Number of
Shares
Outstanding
Under Warrant
    Fair Value  

September 29, 2015

  September 29, 2025   Series D     3.25       276,807     $  —    

December 19, 2016

  December 19, 2026   Series F     6.44       46,574       —    

June 30, 2017

  June 29, 2027   Series F     6.44       256,158       —    

September 20, 2019

  September 20, 2029   Series G-3     2.00       1,425,003       —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
          2,004,542     $ —    
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Warrants to purchase common stock

During 2016, the Company issued a warrant to its primary bank to purchase 32,573 shares of common stock in connection with amendments made to previously outstanding debt. The warrant was issued with an exercise price of $3.07 per share, was immediately exercisable, and expires in 2026.

 

13.

Income Taxes

The domestic and foreign components of income (loss) before income tax expense are as follows:

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 

Domestic

   $ (47,848

Foreign

     1,531  
  

 

 

 

Loss before income tax expense

   $ (46,317
  

 

 

 

Income tax expense consisted of the following:

 

     Year Ended
December 31, 2020
 

Current

   $  860  

Deferred

     176  
  

 

 

 
   $  1,036  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Deferred tax assets:

  

Federal and state net operating loss carryforwards

   $ 152,830  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,780  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     8,014  

Stock compensation expense

     913  

Loss reserve

     4,212  

Bad debt reserve

     2,033  

Regulatory tax liability (Note 15)

     2,334  

Other

     2,003  
  

 

 

 

Total deferred tax assets

     174,119  

Valuation allowance

     (169,138
  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax assets

   $ 4,981  
  

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

  

Goodwill

     (386

Change in accounting method adjustment

     (1,360

Deferred commissions

     (3,496

Total deferred tax liabilities

     (5,242
  

 

 

 

Net deferred tax liabilities

   $ (261 )
  

 

 

 

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Income tax expense at statutory rate

     21.0

State income tax, net of federal benefit

     7.0  

Change in valuation allowance

     (26.6

Permanent differences

     (0.6

Rate change

     0.6  

Provision to return adjustments

     (0.4

Stock compensation cancellations

     (2.6

Other

     (0.4

Foreign rate differential

     (0.1

Tax reserves

     (0.1
  

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate

     (2.2 )% 

Changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets are as follows:

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

   $  161,598  

Increase recorded to income tax provision

     7,540  
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

   $ 169,138  
  

 

 

 

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

Changes in unrecognized tax benefits activity are as follows:

 

     December 31, 2020  

Unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning of the year

   $  1,022  

Gross increases in tax benefits

     38  
  

 

 

 

Unrecognized tax benefits at the end of the year

   $ 1,060  

At December 31, 2020, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards of $559 of which $366 will expire at various dates beginning in 2032 and $193 that has an indefinite life. At December 31, 2020, the Company had state net operating loss carryforwards of $596 of which $564 will expire at various dates beginning in 2032 and $32 that has an indefinite life.

Utilization of the U.S. federal and state net operating loss carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 due to ownership change limitations that have occurred previously or that could occur in the future. These ownership changes may limit the amount of net operating loss carryforwards that can be utilized annually to offset future taxable income and tax, respectively. Any limitation may result in expiration of a portion of the net operating loss carryforwards before utilization.

Management of the Company has evaluated the positive and negative evidence bearing upon the realizability of its deferred tax assets, which are comprised principally of net operating loss carryforwards. The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the financial statements by applying a two-step process to determine the amount of tax benefit to be recognized. First, the tax position must be evaluated to determine the likelihood that it will be sustained upon external examination by the taxing authorities. If the tax position is deemed more-likely-than-not to be sustained, the tax position is then assessed to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The amount of the benefit that may be recognized is the largest amount that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. The provision for income taxes includes the effects of any resulting tax reserves, or unrecognized tax benefits, that are considered appropriate as well as the related net interest and penalties. After consideration of all evidence, both positive and negative, the Company determined that a valuation allowance was needed for a portion of its U.S. deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2020 because it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The previously recorded foreign valuation allowance was released in 2020 and the Company has determined that its foreign deferred tax assets are realizable as of December 31, 2020 and therefore has not recorded a valuation allowance against them.

The Company establishes reserves for uncertain tax positions based on management’s assessment of exposures associated with tax positions taken on tax return filings. The tax reserves are analyzed periodically and adjustments are made as events occur to warrant adjustments to the reserve. At December 31, 2020, the Company reported an ending tax reserve balance for the U.S. entities of $384 for potential exposure for certain foreign and state tax return filings. For the foreign entities the Company reported an ending tax reserve balance of $677 for potential exposure for past foreign tax return filings.

As of December 31, 2020, the unremitted earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are not material. The Company has not provided for U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on these earnings as it is the Company’s intention to permanently reinvest these earnings outside the U.S. The tax liabilities on these earnings are also not material. Events that could trigger a tax liability include, but are not limited to, distributions, reorganizations or restructurings and/or tax law changes.

Interest and penalty charges, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits would be classified as income tax expense in the accompanying statement of operations. As of December 31, 2020, the Company recorded for the U.S. entities $12 of income tax expense related to federal and state interest and penalties associated with certain foreign and state tax return filings. For the foreign entities the Company recorded $11 of income tax expense related to foreign jurisdictions interest and penalties associated with past foreign tax return filings. Since the Company is in a loss carry forward position, the Company is generally subject to examination by the U.S. federal, state, and local income tax authorities for all tax years in which a loss carry forward is available. The Company is also subject to income taxes in several foreign jurisdictions that have various statutes of limitation but in general range between three to five years.

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

14.

Commitments and Contingencies

Operating and Capital Leases

The Company leases office space in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, France, Bulgaria, Denmark, Portugal, Australia, and Spain under operating agreements expiring through 2026. In addition to rental expense, the Company is obligated to pay costs of insurance, taxes, repairs, and maintenance pursuant to the terms of the leases. The rental payments include the minimum rentals plus common area maintenance charges. Rental expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $4,078.

The Company also leases property and equipment under capital leases (see Note 5).

Future minimum payments under operating and capital leases as of December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

     Operating
Leases
     Capital Lease
Obligations
 

2021

   $  3,112      $  317  

2022

     2,871        156  

2023

     1,353        —    

2024

     811        —    

2025

     751        —    

Thereafter

     1,075        —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total minimum lease payments

   $ 9,973        473  
  

 

 

    

Less: Amount representing interest

        65  
     

 

 

 

Present value of capital lease obligations

        408  

Less: Current portion

        277  
     

 

 

 

Capital lease obligation, net of current portion

      $ 131  
     

 

 

 

Legal and Regulatory Proceedings

The Company, from time to time, may be involved in proceedings relating to contractual disputes, employment matters, regulatory tax compliance matters, and other like matters relating to claims that arise in the normal course of business. The Company determines whether an estimated loss from any such matter should be accrued by evaluating the specific nature of the matter and its potential liability, based upon the facts and circumstances of the specific action or regulatory matter, using reasonably available information. The Company develops its views on estimated potential loss accruals in consultation with counsel, which involves a subjective analysis of potential outcomes.

The Company recorded a charge in 2020 of $8,500 which is reflected as a component of other expense, net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations related to a regulatory matter. The Company intends on pursuing all cost-efficient settlement vehicles available to them to resolve this matter, including voluntary disclosure agreements (“VDA’s”). Actual claims could settle or be adjudicated against the Company in the future for materially different amounts than the Company has accrued, due to the inherently unpredictable nature of such matters, and also due to the generally favorable settlement conditions accorded those who voluntarily enter into the VDA process. Legal fees are expensed in the period in which they are incurred.

 

15.

Related Party Transactions

In November 2015, the Company loaned $1,472 to two employees of the Company to purchase shares of common stock pursuant to promissory notes and restricted stock agreements (Note 12). The promissory notes provide that the unpaid principal amount of the loans bear interest at 2.57% annually, and interest

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

is payable annually or is converted to principal and payable at the maturity date. The maturity date of the promissory notes occurs on the earliest of (i) seven years from the issuance date of the notes, (ii) 30 days following the date of termination of employment of the borrower, and (iii) immediately prior to an initial filing of a registration statement by the Company. The promissory notes are non-recourse and secured by a pledge of the shares of common stock purchased with the promissory notes. The promissory note for one employee was amended in 2018 to change the maturity date to the earlier of (i) 2023 or (ii) immediately prior to an initial filing of a registration statement by the Company.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company had sales to Bessemer Venture Partners (“Bessemer”), a shareholder. Total revenue from Bessemer for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $71.

 

16.

Subsequent Events

The Company evaluated subsequent events through October 7, 2021, the date on which the consolidated financial statements were originally available to be issued.

In January 2021, the Company raised approximately $13,600 of new equity capital by selling a new series of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to existing investors. As part of this January 2021 financing, all existing shares of preferred stock were converted to common stock.

In February and August 2021, the Company entered into amendments to the AB Credit Agreement under which the lenders agreed to amend certain provisions of the AB Credit Agreement and waive certain defaults and events of default that have occurred and are continuing under the AB Credit Agreement. The lenders further waived their right to charge and receive interest at the default rate of interest as a result of the specified defaults.

As of September 30, 2021, the Company did not meet certain covenants set forth in the AB Credit Agreement. Due to these breaches, AB Private Credit Investors (“AB”) is contractually entitled to request immediate repayment of the total outstanding amount. AB has not requested early payment of the loan as of the date when these financial statements were approved by the Board of Directors.

In April 2021, the Company raised an additional $14,000 of term debt capital from AB, further amended the covenants of the AB Credit Agreement and extended the date of the first principal repayment to AB to September 2023, from September 2022. In connection with this April 2021 financing transaction, the Company issued warrants to purchase 4,734,189 shares of the Company’s Series A Prime Preferred Stock to the lenders under the AB Credit Agreement in replacement of the warrants to purchase the Company’s Series G-3 convertible preferred stock originally issued to the lenders in connection with the credit agreement in September 2019, cancelled the existing common warrants held by AB and agreed to new credit pricing terms and provisions. The new warrants have an exercise price of $0.19 per share and a 10-year term. The Company also raised an additional $2,500 of capital from the issuance of additional shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to existing investors coincident with this additional debt financing.

In June 2021, the Company was notified that the SBA had forgiven the $6,338 loan issued to the Company under the Paycheck Protection Program in 2020.

In August 2021, the Company raised an additional $12,000 of new equity capital from the issuance of additional shares of Series A-1 Preferred Stock to an independent new investor and certain existing investors.

Events Subsequent to Original Issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

In connection with the reissuance of the consolidated financial statements, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through November 30, 2021, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be reissued. On October 8, 2021, the Company amended its arrangement with a third-party provider of inventory held for resale subject to non-cancellable inventory

 

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Fuze, Inc.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2020

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

purchase commitments which resulted in a loss accrual in 2019, as disclosed in Note 2. Pursuant to this October 2021 amendment, the total obligations due to this vendor over the initial contractual life decreased to $7,650, in exchange for (i) an acceleration of remaining payments due under the contract, (ii) a change in the mix of the products available from the third-party vendor to fulfill the Company’s purchase commitment and (iii) a reduction in the support period and remaining term for these third-party products. The Company expects to record a non-operating gain in October 2021 based on the reduction in the total contractual payments due under this arrangement, as well as other elements of this amendment.

On November 30, 2021, the Company entered into a Definitive Merger Agreement for the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests in the Company, on a cash-free, debt-free basis. This transaction is expected to close in early 2022, following shareholder and standard regulatory approvals, and fulfilment of customary closing conditions.

 

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EX-99.4

Exhibit 99.4

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

On January 18, 2022, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among 8x8, Inc. (“8x8”), Eagle Merger Sub, LLC (“Merger Sub”), Fuze, Inc (“Fuze”) and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, as the Seller Agent (the “Seller Agent”), 8x8 acquired 100% of the equity of Fuze on a cash-free, debt-free basis for estimated consideration of $211.9 million comprised of stock and cash, subject to certain adjustments (the “Merger”).

In connection with the Merger, on December 14, 2021, 8x8 completed its sale of $137.5 million in an additional aggregate principal amount of its currently outstanding 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Additional Notes”) at an offering price of $1,007.79 per $1,000 principal amount of Additional Notes (which includes accrued interest from August 1, 2021), pursuant to separate, privately negotiated agreements with certain qualified investors in a private placement in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. 8x8 relied on this exemption from registration based in part on representations made by the investors.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presents the unaudited pro forma condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 2021, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021, and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended March 31, 2021. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information includes historical results of 8x8 and Fuze after giving pro forma effect to the Merger and related transaction, summarized below.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes have been prepared utilizing period ends that differ by fewer than one fiscal quarter, as permitted by Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2021 combines the historical balance sheet of 8x8 as of September 30, 2021 and the historical balance sheet of Fuze as of June 30, 2021, on a pro forma basis as if the Merger and related transaction, summarized below, had been consummated on September 30, 2021. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and year ended March 31, 2021 combine the historical statements of operations of 8x8 for such periods and historical statements of operations of Fuze for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and the year ended December 31, 2020, respectively, on a pro forma basis as if the Merger and related transaction, summarized below, had been consummated on April 1, 2020, the beginning of the earliest period presented, giving effect to:

 

   

the Merger of Fuze with and into a wholly owned subsidiary of 8x8; and;

 

   

the issuance of $137,500,000 aggregate principal amount of 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024

The historical Fuze condensed balance sheet as of June 30, 2021 and the historical statement of operations of Fuze for the six months ended, June 30, 2021 have been prepared using the same basis of presentation as the historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the SEC on January 25, 2022.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes do not include Fuze’s revenues of $31.4 million or net loss of $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and related adjustments required management to make certain assumptions and estimates. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information should be read in conjunction with:

 

   

the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements;

 

   

8x8’s audited historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the year ended March 31, 2021, included in 8x8’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2021;

 

   

Fuze’s audited historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on January 25, 2022;

 

   

8x8’s unaudited historical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the six months ended September 30, 2021, included in 8x8’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 3, 2021;

 

   

Fuze’s unaudited historical condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as filed with the SEC on January 25, 2022; and

 

   

other information pertaining to 8x8 and Fuze contained or incorporated by reference herein

In connection with the plan to integrate the operations of 8x8 and Fuze following the completion of the Merger, 8x8 anticipates that nonrecurring charges will be incurred. 8x8 is not able to determine the timing, nature, and amount of these charges as of the date hereof. However, these charges will affect the results of operations of 8x8 and Fuze, as well as those of the combined company following the completion of the Merger, in the period in which they are incurred. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include the effects of costs associated with any restructuring or integration activities resulting from the Merger, as such costs cannot be determined at this time.

The pro forma financial information reflects adjustments that management believes are necessary to present fairly the entity’s pro forma financial position and results of operations following the closing of the transaction as of and for the periods indicated. The adjustments are based on currently available information and assumptions that management believes are, under the circumstances and given the information available at this time, reasonable, and reflective of adjustments necessary to reflect 8x8’s financial condition and the results of operations as if 8x8 completed the transaction on September 30, 2021 and April 1, 2020, respectively. These adjustments are based on preliminary estimates and may be different from the acquisition accounting that will be made by 8x8 upon consummation of the Merger, and these differences could be material.


The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared to illustrate the effect of the Merger. It has been prepared for informational purposes only and is subject to a number of uncertainties and assumptions. The pro forma financial information has been prepared by 8x8 in accordance with Regulation S-X Article 11, Pro Forma Financial information (“Article 11”). Additionally, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are not necessarily, and should not be assumed to be, an indication of the results that would have been achieved had the Merger been completed as of the dates indicated or that may be achieved in the future. The estimates of fair value are preliminary and are dependent upon certain valuations and other studies that have not progressed to a stage where there is sufficient information to make a definitive valuation. Accordingly, actual adjustments to the combined company’s financial statements following the Merger will differ, perhaps materially, from those reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements because the assets and liabilities of Fuze will be recorded at their respective fair values on the date the Merger is consummated, and the preliminary assumptions used to estimate these fair values may change when the valuation and other studies are finalized. Consequently, amounts preliminarily allocated to goodwill could change significantly from those allocations used in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements presented below. 8x8 has elected not to present management’s adjustments in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not give consideration to the impact of possible revenue enhancements, expense efficiencies, synergies, or asset dispositions that may result from the Merger.


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEET

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

(In thousands)

 

     Historical     Note 4                              
     As of
September 30, 2021
    As of
June 30, 2021
                             
     8x8, Inc.     Fuze, Inc.
Reclassified
    Financing
Adjustments
    Note 5    Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
    Note 6    Pro Forma
Combined
 

ASSETS

                

Current Assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 102,989     $ 15,692     $ 89,364     5a    $ (132,915   6a    $ 75,130  

Restricted cash, current

     8,179       —         —            —            8,179  

Short-term investments

     44,607       —         —            —            44,607  

Accounts receivable, net

     51,178       15,660       —            (425   6b      66,413  

Deferred sales commission costs, current

     33,026       4,982       —            (4,982   6c      33,026  

Other current assets

     32,896       5,375       —            (551   6d      37,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     272,875       41,709       89,364          (138,873        265,075  

Property and equipment, net

     86,860       2,186       —            —            89,046  

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

     62,379       —         —            4,691     6e      67,070  

Intangible assets, net

     14,580       343       —            116,717     6f      131,640  

Goodwill

     130,869       4,802       —            122,068     6g      257,739  

Restricted cash, non-current

     462       868       —            —            1,330  

Long-term investments

     10,245       —         —            —            10,245  

Deferred sales commission costs, non-

     75,668       6,500       —            (6,500   6c      75,668  

Other assets

     18,904       1,220       —            (1,105   6h      19,019  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 672,842     $ 57,628     $ 89,364        $ 96,998        $ 916,832  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 29,618     $ 17,712     $ —          $ —          $ 47,330  

Accrued compensation

     30,575       8,725       —            —            39,300  

Accrued taxes

     12,065       15,628       —            2,533     6i      30,226  

Operating lease liabilities, current

     13,271       —         —            2,241     6e      15,512  

Deferred revenue, current

     22,362       2,656       —            —            25,018  

Other accrued liabilities

     13,049       5,871       —            5,990     6j      24,910  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     120,940       50,592       —            10,764          182,296  

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

     77,156       —         —            2,800     6e      79,956  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     —         118,520       —            (118,520   6k      —    

Deferred Revenue, net of current portion

     —         12,855       —            —            12,855  

Convertible senior notes, net

     317,291       —         118,747     5b      —            436,038  

Other liabilities, non-current

     4,904       14,705       —            (9,765   6l      9,844  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     520,291       196,672       118,747          (114,721        720,989  

Stockholders’ equity:

                

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     —         17,697       —            (17,697   6m      —    

Treasury stock

     —         (2,259     —            2,259     6m      —    

Common stock

     113       158       (2   5c      (153   6n      116  

Additional paid-in capital

     835,830       200,863       (29,381   5d      (120,877   6o      886,435  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (6,107     (404     —            404     6m      (6,107

Accumulated deficit

     (677,285     (355,099     —            347,783     6n      (684,601
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     152,551       (139,044     (29,383        211,719          195,843  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 672,842     $ 57,628     $ 89,364        $ 96,998        $ 916,832  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

(In thousands, except share and per share amount)

 

     Historical     Note 4                                  
     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2021
                                 
     8x8 Inc.     Fuze, Inc.
Reclassified
    Financing
Adjustments
    Note 5      Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
    Note 7      Pro Forma
Combined
 

Service revenue

   $ 280,172     $ 59,475     $ —          $ —          $ 339,647  

Other revenue

     19,712       2,300       —            —            22,012  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total revenues

     299,884       61,775       —            —            361,659  

Operating expenses:

                

Cost of service revenue

     93,208       20,815       —            1,750       7a        115,773  

Cost of other revenue

     26,015       4,762       —            —            30,777  

Research and development

     53,890       13,765       —            509       7c        68,164  

Sales and marketing

     152,641       24,332       —            3,606       7d        180,579  

General and administrative

     50,114       10,502       —            (161     7e        60,455  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     375,868       74,176       —            5,704          455,748  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (75,984     (12,401     —            (5,704        (94,089

Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan

     —         6,338       —            —            6,338  

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     —         10       —            (10     7f        —    

Loss on debt extinguishment

     —         (16,065          —            (16,065

Other expense, net

     (9,757     (5,185     (4,769     5e        5,532       7g        (14,179
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income tax provision

     (85,741     (27,303     (4,769        (182        (117,995

Provision for income taxes

     489       201       —            —            690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (86,230   $ (27,504   $ (4,769      $ (182      $ (118,685
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

                

Basic and diluted

   $ (0.78               $ (1.04 )7i 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                

Basic and diluted

     111,180                   114,647  7i 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information


UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2021

(In thousands, except share and per share amount)

 

     Historical     Note 4                                  
     Year Ended
March 31, 2021
    Year Ended
December 31, 2020
                                 
     8x8 Inc.     Fuze, Inc.
Reclassified
    Financing
Adjustments
   

Note 5

     Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
    Note 7      Pro Forma
Combined
 

Service revenue

   $ 495,985     $ 118,450     $ —          $ —          $ 614,435  

Other revenue

     36,359       8,049       —            —            44,408  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total revenues

     532,344       126,499       —            —            658,843  

Operating expenses:

                

Cost of service revenue

     180,082       45,484       —            3,631       7a        229,197  

Cost of other revenue

     50,068       10,476       —            28       7b        60,572  

Research and development

     92,034       27,749       —            2,020       7c        121,803  

Sales and marketing

     256,231       50,133       —            8,792       7d        315,156  

General and administrative

     100,078       33,057       —            13,273       7e        146,408  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     678,493       166,899       —            27,744          873,136  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (146,149     (40,400     —            (27,744        (214,293

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     —         3,776       —            (3,776     7f        —    

Other expense, net

     (18,593     (9,693     (9,125     5e        282       7g        (37,129
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income tax provision

     (164,742     (46,317     (9,125        (31,238        (251,422

Provision for income taxes

     843       1,036            (159     7h        1,720  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (165,585   $ (47,353   $ (9,125      $ (31,079      $ (253,142
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

                

Basic and diluted

   $ (1.57               $ (2.32)  7i 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                

Basic and diluted

     105,700                   109,043  7i 

See accompanying Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information


NOTES TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Note 1. Description of Transactions and Basis of Presentation

Description of Transactions

Acquisition of Fuze

On January 18, 2022, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among 8x8, Eagle Merger Sub, LLC (“Merger Sub”), Fuze and Shareholder Representative Services LLC, as the Seller Agent (the “Seller Agent”), 8x8 acquired 100% of the equity of Fuze on a cash-free, debt-free basis for estimated merger consideration of $211.9 million comprised of stock and cash, subject to certain adjustments.

At the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Fuze (the “Fuze Common Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than any cancelled shares and dissenting shares) was converted into the right to receive, (i) in the case of an accredited holder, a number of shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, of 8x8 (the “Company Common Stock”), equal to the Common Stock Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement) (rounded down to the nearest whole share of Company Common Stock), or (ii) in the case of a non-accredited holder, an amount of cash equal to the Per Common Share Consideration (as defined in the Merger Agreement) and, in each case, if applicable, cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to any applicable withholding.

At the Effective Time, each share of Series A Prime Preferred Stock, par value $0.0001 per share, of Fuze (the “Fuze Preferred Stock”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than any cancelled shares and dissenting shares) was converted into the right to receive a number of shares of Company Common Stock equal to the Series A Prime Preferred Exchange Ratio (as defined in the Merger Agreement) (rounded down to the nearest whole share of Company Common Stock), and, if applicable, cash in lieu of fractional shares, subject to any applicable withholding.

At the Effective Time, (i) each Fuze option was cancelled and extinguished without consideration, (ii) each Fuze restricted stock unit (“Fuze RSU”) that was outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time vested, if unvested, and was automatically converted into the right to receive, (a) for each share of Fuze Common Stock subject to such Fuze RSU, (I) an amount of cash equal to the Per Common Share Consideration for RSU holders that are non-accredited holders and (II) shares of Company Common Stock equal to the Common Stock Exchange Ratio (rounded down to the nearest whole share of Company Common Stock) for RSU holder that are accredited holders, or (b) for each share of Fuze Preferred Stock subject to such Fuze RSU, a number of shares of Company Common Stock equal to the Series A Prime Preferred Exchange Ratio, in each case for clauses (a) and (b), net of any withholding taxes, and (iii) (a) each Fuze Common Warrant was cancelled and extinguished without consideration, and (b) each Fuze Series A Prime Preferred Warrant was, upon delivery of certain executed documentation, entitled to receive, (I) in the case of an accredited holder, a number of shares of Company Common Stock as calculated in the Merger Agreement, or (II) in the case of a non-accredited holder, an amount of cash equal to the Per Series A Prime Preferred Share Consideration (as defined in the Merger Agreement), net of the exercise price of such Fuze Series A Prime Preferred Warrant.

A portion of the aggregate Merger consideration payable to certain Fuze holders was held back for purposes of the post-closing purchase consideration adjustment, indemnification for general matters and for certain special taxes and expenses of the Seller Agent.

Sale of Convertible Notes

On December 14, 2021, 8x8 completed its sale of $137.5 million in an additional aggregate principal amount of its currently outstanding 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 (the “Additional Notes”) at an offering price of $1,007.79 per $1,000 principal amount of Additional Notes (which includes accrued interest from August 1, 2021), pursuant to separate, privately negotiated agreements with certain qualified investors in a private placement in reliance on the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. 8x8 relied on this exemption from registration based in part on representations made by the investors.

The Additional Notes are 8x8’s senior unsecured obligations, and were issued under an indenture, dated as of February 19, 2019, by and between 8x8 and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee. The Additional Notes constitute a further issuance of, and form a single series with the Company’s outstanding 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 issued on February 19, 2019 in the aggregate principal amount of $287.5 million and outstanding 0.50 % Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 issued on November 21, 2019 in the aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million (the “Existing Notes” and, together with the Additional Notes, the “Notes”). After giving effect to the issuance of the Additional Notes, the total consolidated principal amount of indebtedness for borrowed money is $500 million.

The Additional Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.50% per year, accruing from the August 1, 2021 interest payment date of the Existing Notes, payable semiannually in arrears on February 1 and August 1 of each year, beginning on February 1, 2022. The Additional Notes will mature on February 1, 2024, unless earlier converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms.

The net proceeds from the sale of the Additional Notes were approximately $134.3 million after deducting fees payable to the placement agent and other offering expenses payable by 8x8. 8x8 used approximately $45.0 million of the net proceeds to repurchase shares of its common stock from the purchasers of the Additional Notes, at a price of $19.20 per share, and used the remainder of the net proceeds to consummate the acquisition of Fuze and for the repurchase of common shares from purchasers of 8x8’s 0.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2024 issued on December 14, 2021.

Renegotiation of Inventory Agreement

In October 2021, Fuze renegotiated terms of a supplier agreement that resulted in the write-off of certain assets and reduction of certain liabilities. Management believes the impact to the fair value of Fuze’s assets and liabilities related to the renegotiation of this agreement is material to investors even though separate from the Merger and has therefore included the pro forma impacts of the agreement renegotiation as part of Transaction Accounting Adjustments.


Basis of Presentation

The unaudited pro forma combined balance sheet as of September 30, 2021 and the unaudited pro forma combined statements of income for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2021 are based on the historical financial statements of 8x8 and Fuze after giving effect to the completion of the Merger and the assumptions and adjustments described in the accompanying notes. Such financial statements reflect no revenue synergies expected to result from the Merger, or the costs to achieve any revenue synergies, or any anticipated disposition of assets that may result from the integration of operations. The pro forma financial statements do include other transaction adjustments as it relates to compensation arrangements as a result of the Merger.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”), with 8x8 as the accounting acquirer, using the fair value concepts defined in ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), and based on the historical consolidated financial statements of 8x8 and Fuze. Under ASC 805, all assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination are recognized and measured at their acquisition date fair value, while transaction costs and restructuring costs associated with the business combination are expensed as incurred. The excess of purchase consideration over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, if any, is allocated to goodwill.

Acquisition accounting for the Merger depends upon certain estimates and assumptions, all of which are preliminary, and has been made for the purpose of developing the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information. A final determination of fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed relating to the Merger could differ materially from preliminary acquisition accounting. This final valuation will be based on the actual assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Fuze existing at the closing date of the Merger. The final valuation may materially change the acquisition accounting, which could materially affect the fair values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and could result in a material change to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The transaction accounting adjustments represent 8x8 management’s best estimates and are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that 8x8 believes are reasonable under the circumstances. 8x8 is not aware of any material transactions between 8x8 and Fuze (prior to the announcement of the Merger) during the periods presented, hence adjustments to eliminate transactions between 8x8 and Fuze have not been reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information presented is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have been realized if the Merger had been completed on the dates indicated, nor is it indicative of future operating results or financial position.

Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies

The accounting policies used in the preparation of this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are those set out in 8x8’s financial statements as of and for the year ended March 31, 2021. Management has determined that certain adjustments, including those described herein and elsewhere in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, are necessary to conform Fuze’s financial statements to the accounting policies and financial statement presentation used by 8x8 in the preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

8x8 adopted FASB Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and several amendments codified as ASC 842, on April 1, 2019, while Fuze was not required to adopt this standard at the time of the Acquisition. The primary impact of adopting ASC 842 relates to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance sheet. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and the year ended March 31, 2021 has been prepared to reflect the adoption of this standard.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326), as amended, on April 1, 2020, while Fuze was not required to adopt this standard at the time of the Acquisition. The current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model under this standard results in earlier recognition of credit losses for loans, investment securities, and purchased financial assets with credit deterioration. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2021, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined consolidated statement of operations for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and for the year ended March 31, 2021 have been prepared to reflect the adoption of this standard.

Note 3. Calculation of Estimated Purchase Consideration and Preliminary Acquisition Accounting

Estimated Purchase Consideration

Estimated purchase consideration of approximately $211.9 million is based on the Company’s closing share price on the closing date of January 18, 2022. The following table summarized the components of the estimated purchase consideration (in thousands except per-share information):

 

Shares of 8x8 to be issued to existing Fuze stockholders(1)

     5,104,308  

Closing price per share of 8x8 common stock(2)

   $ 15.48  
  

 

 

 

Estimated equity portion of purchase consideration

     79,015  

Estimated cash paid to Fuze stockholders

     3,652  

Cash paid to settle Fuze debt and interest on behalf of sellers

     127,495  

Cash paid to settle unpaid Fuze transaction costs on behalf of sellers

     1,768  
  

 

 

 

Estimated cash portion of purchase consideration

     132,915  
  

 

 

 

Total estimated purchase consideration

   $ 211,930  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

The stock consideration component of the estimated merger consideration is computed based on the total outstanding shares of Fuze at the effective time, multiplied by the exchange ratio, 0.026627 for Series A Preferred Exchange Ratio and 0.000574 for Common Stock Exchange Ratio

(2)

Based on the closing price of 8x8 common stock on the NYSE on January 18, 2022.


Preliminary Acquisition Accounting

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed of Fuze will be recognized and measured at fair value as of the closing date of the acquisition and added to those of 8x8. The determination of fair value used in the transaction related adjustments presented herein are preliminary and based on management estimates of the fair value and useful lives of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and have been prepared to illustrate the estimated effect of the Merger. The final determination of acquisition accounting, upon the completion of the valuation and other studies, will be based on Fuze’s assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of January 18, 2022 and will depend on a number of factors that cannot be predicted with certainty at this time. Therefore, actual acquisition accounting will differ from the acquisition accounting adjustments presented. The acquisition accounting is dependent upon certain valuation and other studies that have not yet been completed. Accordingly, the pro forma acquisition accounting will be subject to further adjustments as additional information becomes available and as additional analyses and final valuations are completed. There can be no assurance that these additional analyses and final valuations will not result in significant changes to the estimates of fair value set forth below.

The following table sets forth preliminary acquisition accounting of the estimated purchase consideration to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on Fuze’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2021, with the excess recorded to goodwill:

 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 15,692  

Accounts receivable

     15,235  

Other current assets

     4,824  

Property and equipment

     2,186  

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

     4,691  

Intangible assets

     117,060  

Restricted cash, non-current

     868  

Other assets

     115  
  

 

 

 

Total assets

     160,671  

Accounts payable

     17,712  

Accrued compensation

     8,725  

Accrued taxes

     18,161  

Operating lease liabilities, current

     2,241  

Deferred revenue, current

     2,656  

Other accrued liabilities

     5,362  

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

     2,800  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     12,855  

Other liabilities, non-current

     5,099  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     75,611  
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired (a)

     85,060  

Estimated purchase consideration (b)

     211,930  
  

 

 

 

Estimated goodwill (b)—(a)

   $ 126,870  
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

Goodwill represents excess of Merger consideration over the fair value of the underlying net assets acquired. In accordance with ASC Topic 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill is not amortized, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually, absent any indicators of impairment. Goodwill is attributable to planned growth in new markets and synergies expected to be achieved from the combined operations of 8x8 and Fuze. Goodwill recorded in the acquisition is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Intangible Assets

The estimates of fair value for the identified intangible assets were based on a review of the acquisition accounting adjustments publicly disclosed in precedent transactions involving targets with operations similar to Fuze. The methodology used to value these intangible assets will be refined upon the availability of additional information needed to rely on more direct valuation approaches. Preliminary identifiable intangible assets in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information consist of the following:

 

     Estimated fair value
(in thousands)
     Estimated useful life
(in years)
 

Customer relationships

   $ 95,000        8  

Developed technology

     21,000        6  

Trade names, trademarks, and domain names

     1,060        5  
  

 

 

    

Total

   $ 117,060     
  

 

 

    

The estimated fair values and useful lives of identifiable intangible assets are preliminary and are based on 8x8 management’s estimates. As discussed above, the amount that will ultimately be allocated to identifiable intangible assets and the related amount of amortization, may differ materially from preliminary acquisition accounting. Any change in the valuation of intangible assets would cause a corresponding increase or decrease in the balance of goodwill. A 10% change in the valuation of intangible assets would result in a change to annual amortization expense of approximately $1.6 million, based off estimated useful lives presented herein.

The amortization related to the identifiable intangible assets is reflected as a pro forma adjustment in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations based on the estimated useful lives above and as further described in (Note 7).


Note 4. Reclassification Adjustments

Certain reclassification adjustments have been made to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to conform Fuze’s historical condensed consolidated balance sheet and condensed statements of operations to 8x8’s financial statement presentation.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information may not reflect all reclassifications necessary to conform Fuze’s financial statement presentation to that of 8x8 as upon completion of the acquisition, 8x8 will perform a comprehensive review of Fuze’s accounting policies. As a result of the review, 8x8 may identify additional differences between the accounting policies of the two companies, which when conformed, could have a material impact on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The following reclassification adjustments were made to conform the presentation of Fuze’s financial information to 8x8 presentation on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of June 30, 2021:

 

     Historical
Fuze, Inc.
     Reclassifications     Reclassified
Fuze, Inc.
 

ASSETS

       

Current Assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 15,692      $ —       $ 15,692  

Restricted cash, current

     —          —         —    

Short-term investments

     —          —         —    

Accounts receivable, net

     15,660        —         15,660  

Inventory

     514        (514 ) a      —    

Deferred sales commission costs, current

     4,982        —         4,982  

Other current assets

     4,861        514   a      5,375  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     41,709        —         41,709  

Property and equipment, net

     2,186        —         2,186  

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

     —          —         —    

Intangible assets, net

     343        —         343  

Goodwill

     4,802        —         4,802  

Restricted cash, non-current

     868        —         868  

Long-term investments

     —          —         —    

Deferred sales commission costs, non-current

     6,500        —         6,500  

Other assets

     1,220        —         1,220  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 57,628      $ —       $ 57,628  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable

     11,838        5,874   b      17,712  

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     30,224        (30,224 ) c      —    

Accrued compensation

     —          8,725   c      8,725  

Accrued taxes

     —          15,628   c      15,628  

Operating lease liabilities, current

     —          —         —    

Long-term debt, current portion

     —          —         —    

Deferred revenue, current

     8,530        (5,874 ) b      2,656  

Other accrued liabilities

     —          5,871   c      5,871  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     50,592        —         50,592  

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

     —          —         —    

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     118,520        —         118,520  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     12,855        —         12,855  

Preferred stock warrant liability

     1,498        (1,498 ) e      —    

Deferred tax liabilities

     230        (230 ) d      —    

Convertible senior notes, net

     —          —         —    

Other liabilities, non-current

     12,977        1,728   d,e      14,705  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     196,672        —         196,672  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

       

Stockholders’ equity:

       

Redeemable convertible preferred stock

     17,697        —         17,697  

Common stock

     158        —         158  

Treasury stock

     (2,259      —         (2,259

Additional paid-in capital

     200,863        —         200,863  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (404      —         (404

Accumulated deficit

     (355,099      —         (355,099
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     (139,044      —         (139,044
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 57,628      $ —       $ 57,628  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(a)

Represents reclassification of $0.5 million from “inventory” to “other current assets”

(b)

Represents reclassification of $5.9 million from “deferred revenue, current” to “accounts payable” for customer deposits.

(c)

Represents reclassification of $30.2 million from “accrued expenses and other current liabilities” to “accrued compensation,” “accrued taxes” and “other accrued liabilities”

(d)

Represents reclassification of $0.2 million from “deferred tax liabilities” to “other liabilities, non-current”

(e)

Represents reclassification of $1.5 million from “preferred stock warrant liability” to “other liabilities, non-current”


The following reclassification adjustments were to conform the presentation of Fuze’s financial information to 8x8 presentation on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2021:

 

     Historical
Fuze, Inc.
     Reclassifications     Reclassified
Fuze, Inc.
 

Revenue

   $ 63,114      $ (63,114 ) aa    $ —    

Service revenue

     —          59,475  aa, bb      59,475  

Other revenue

     —          2,300  aa      2,300  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     63,114        (1,339     61,775  

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of revenue

     26,916        (26,916 ) aa      —    

Cost of subscription revenue

     —          —         —    

Cost of service revenue

     —          20,815  aa, bb      20,815  

Cost of other revenue

     —          4,762  aa      4,762  

Research and development

     13,765        —         13,765  

Sales and marketing

     24,332        —         24,332  

General and administrative

     10,035        467  dd      10,502  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     75,048        (872     74,176  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (11,934      (467     (12,401

Interest expense, net

     (5,049      5,049  cc      —    

Gain on forgiveness of PPP loan

     6,338        —         6,338  

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     10        —         10  

Loss on debt extinguishment

     (16,065      —         (16,065

Other expense, net

     (603      (4,582 ) cc, dd      (5,185
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense), net

     (15,369      467       (14,902

Loss before income tax provision

     (27,303      —         (27,303

Provision for income taxes

     201        —         201  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (27,504    $ —       $ (27,504
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(aa)

Represents reclassification of all legacy Fuze revenue and cost of revenue financial statement line items to “service revenue,” “other revenue,” “cost of service revenue” and “cost of other revenue,” respectively.

(bb)

Represents removal of $1.3 million from “service revenue” and “cost of service revenue” to align with 8x8 presentation to present certain taxes net rather than gross.

(cc)

Represents reclassification of $5.0 million from “interest expense, net” to “other expense, net”.

(dd)

Represents reclassification of $0.5 million from “other expense, net” to “general and administrative”.

The following reclassification adjustments were to conform the presentation of Fuze’s financial information to 8x8 presentation on the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020:

 

     Historical
Fuze, Inc.
     Reclassifications    

Reclassified

Fuze, Inc.

 

Revenue

   $ 129,746      $ (129,746 ) ee    $ —    

Service revenue

     —          118,450  ee, ff      118,450  

Other revenue

     —          8,049  ee      8,049  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     129,746        (3,247     126,499  

Operating expenses:

       

Cost of revenue

     59,207        (59,207 ) ee      —    

Cost of subscription revenue

     —          —         —    

Cost of service revenue

     —          45,484  ee, ff     45,484  

Cost of other revenue

     —          10,476  ee      10,476  

Research and development

     27,749        —         27,749  

Sales and marketing

     50,133        —         50,133  

General and administrative

     24,557        8,500  hh      33,057  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     161,646        5,253       166,899  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss from operations

     (31,900      (8,500     (40,400

Interest expense, net

     (8,660      8,660  gg      —    

Change in fair value of preferred stock warrants

     3,776        —         3,776  

Other expense, net

     (9,533      (160 ) gg, hh      (9,693
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other income (expense), net

     (14,417      8,500       (5,917

Loss before income tax provision

     (46,317      —         (46,317

Provision for income taxes

     1,036        —         1,036  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (47,353    $ —       $ (47,353
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(ee)

Represents reclassification of all legacy Fuze revenue and cost of revenue financial statement line items to “service revenue,” “other revenue,” “cost of service revenue” and “cost of other revenue,” respectively.

(ff)

Represents removal of $3.2 million from “service revenue” and “cost of service revenue” to align with 8x8 presentation to present certain taxes net rather than gross.

(gg)

Represents reclassification of $8.7 million from “interest expense, net” to “other expense, net”.

(hh)

Represents reclassification of $8.5 million from “other expense, net” to “general and administrative”.


Note 5. Financing Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements

Explanations of the financing adjustments to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial condition are as follows:

 

(a)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s cash and cash equivalents balance from: (i) cash proceeds from the Additional Notes, net of debt issuance costs and (ii) Cash used for share repurchase.

 

Cash proceeds from the Additional Notes, net of debt issuance costs

   $ 134,340  

Cash used for share repurchase

     (44,976
  

 

 

 

Financing adjustment to cash and cash equivalents

   $ 89,364  
  

 

 

 

 

(b)

Reflects the adjustment to recognize the issuance of the Company’s Additional Notes, net of debt issuance costs and value of the conversion feature included in additional paid-in capital.

 

(c)

Reflects the reduction of common stock as a result of 8x8’s share repurchase.

 

(d)

Reflects the increase to additional paid-in capital balance: (i) Value of the conversion feature of the Additional Notes issued and (ii) share repurchase.

 

Value of the conversion feature of the Additional Notes issued

   $ 15,593  

Change resulting from share repurchase

     (44,974
  

 

 

 

Financing adjustment to additional paid-in capital

   $ (29,381
  

 

 

 

 

(e)

Represents the adjustment to other expense, net balance for interest expense resulting from the Additional Notes.

Note 6. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

Explanations of the adjustments to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial condition are as follows:

 

(a)

Represents adjustment to the combined company cash and cash equivalents: (i) extinguishment of Fuze AB Credit Agreement, (ii) cash paid to settle unpaid Fuze transaction costs on behalf of sellers and (iii) cash consideration paid to seller at close.

 

Extinguishment of Fuze AB Credit Agreement

   $ (127,495

Cash paid to settle unpaid Fuze transaction costs on behalf of sellers

     (1,768

Cash consideration paid to seller at close

     (3,652
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to cash and cash equivalents

   $ (132,915
  

 

 

 

 

(b)

Reflects the adoption of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. The adjustment resulted in an increase to the allowance for doubtful accounts of $0.4 million as a result of policy alignment with 8x8’s policy for allowance for doubtful accounts.

 

(c)

Reflects the elimination of deferred commissions on Fuze’s historical balance sheet.

 

(d)

Reflects the adjustment to other current assets for removal of $0.6 million of inventory and prepaid expenses resulting from fair value adjustment of inventory agreement.

 

(e)

Reflects the recognition of operating right-of-use assets, net of off-market fair value adjustment, and operating lease liabilities as a result of the adoption of ASC 842.

 

(f)

Represents the acquisition method of accounting based on the estimated fair value of the intangible assets acquired as discussed in Note 3 above.

 

Intangible assets, net - elimination of historical value

   $ (343

Intangible assets, net - fair value

     117,060  
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to intangible assets, net

   $ 116,717  
  

 

 

 

 

(g)

Reflects the adjustment to goodwill after the application of acquisition method of accounting as discussed in Note 3 above.

 

Goodwill—elimination of historical

   $ (4,802

Goodwill—fair value

     126,870  
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to goodwill

   $ 122,068  
  

 

 

 

 

(h)

Reflects the adjustment to other assets for the elimination of deferred financing costs on Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement that were settled in connection with the Merger.

 

(i)

Reflects an increase in accrued sales taxes resulting from fair value adjustments for acquisition method of accounting.

 

(j)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s short-term other accrued liabilities balance: (i) accruals for 8x8 transaction costs incurred but not recognized in the historical financial statements, (ii) adjustment to eliminate short-term accrued interest pertaining to the retirement of Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement that was paid on behalf of the sellers, (iii) elimination of Fuze historical short-term deferred rent and (iv) short term liability related to fair value adjustment of inventory agreement.


Accrue 8x8 transaction costs

   $ 6,499  

Adjustment to short-term accrued interest pertaining to the retirement of Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement

     (373

Elimination of Fuze historical short-term deferred rent

     (113

Short term liability related to fair value adjustment of inventory agreement

     (23
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to other accrued liabilities

   $ 5,990  
  

 

 

 

 

(k)

Reflects the elimination of Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement that was repaid on behalf of the sellers in connection with the Merger.

 

(l)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s long-term other liabilities balance: (i) adjustment to eliminate long-term accrued interest pertaining to the retirement of Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement that was paid on behalf of the sellers, (ii) elimination of Fuze historical long-term deferred rent, (iii) adjust long term liability related to fair value adjustment of inventory agreement and (iv) elimination of Fuze’s preferred stock warrant liability.

 

Adjustment to long-term accrued interest pertaining to the retirement of Fuze’s AB Credit Agreement

   $ (436

Elimination of Fuze historical long-term deferred rent

     (490

Reduction of long-term liability related to fair value adjustment of inventory agreement

     (7,341

Elimination of Fuze long-term preferred stock warrant liability

     (1,498
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to other liabilities, non-current

   $ (9,765
  

 

 

 

 

(m)

Reflects the elimination of Fuze historical redeemable convertible preferred stock, treasury stock, and accumulated other comprehensive loss.

 

(n)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s common stock balance: (i) elimination of Fuze historical common stock and (ii) transfer of non-cash consideration.

 

Elimination of Fuze historical common stock

   $ (158

Transfer of non-cash consideration

     5  
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to common stock

   $ (153
  

 

 

 

 

(o)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s additional paid-in capital balance: (i) elimination of Fuze historical additional paid-in capital, (ii) equity portion of aggregate consideration transferred and (iii) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger.

 

Elimination of Fuze historical additional paid-in capital

   $ (200,863

Equity portion of aggregate consideration transferred

     79,010  

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

     976  
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to additional paid-in capital

   $ (120,877
  

 

 

 

 

(p)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s accumulated deficit: (i) elimination of historical accumulated deficit, (ii) accrual of 8x8 transaction costs, (iii) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger and (iv) impact of release of the Company’s valuation allowance.

 

Elimination of historical accumulated deficit

   $ 355,099  

Accrual of transaction costs

     (6,499

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

     (976

Impact of release of the Company’s valuation allowance

     159  
  

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to accumulated deficit

   $ 347,783  
  

 

 

 

Note 7. Adjustments to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Operations

Explanations of the adjustments to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations are as follows:

 

(a)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s cost of service revenue: (i) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger and (ii) amortization of purchased identifiable intangible assets.

 

   

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2021

   

Year Ended

March 31, 2021

 

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

    —         131  

Amortization of purchased identifiable intangible assets

    1,750       3,500  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to cost of service revenue

  $ 1,750     $ 3,631  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(b)

Reflects the adjustment to cost of other revenue for year ended March 31, 2021 related to a one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger.

 

(c)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s research and development expense: (i) reversal of Fuze’s historical intangible asset amortization, (ii) adjustment to stock-based compensation expense for equity awards issued to key employees as part of the Merger and (iii) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger.

 

   

Six Months Ended

September 30,

2021

   

Year Ended

March 31, 2021

 

Reversal of Fuze’s historical intangible asset amortization

  $ (69   $ (354

Stock-based compensation expense for equity awards issued to key employees

    578       2,073  

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

    —         301  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to research and development

  $ 509       2,020  
 

 

 

   

 

 

 


(d)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s sales and marketing expense: (i) amortization of purchased identifiable intangible assets, (ii) elimination of Fuze’s historical amortization of deferred commissions and (iii) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger.

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021
    

Year Ended

March 31, 2021

 

Amortization of purchased identifiable intangible assets

   $ 6,044      $ 12,087  

Elimination of Fuze’s historical amortization of deferred commissions

     (2,438      (3,460

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

     —          165  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to sales and marketing

   $ 3,606      $ 8,792  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(e)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s general and administrative expense: (i) reversal of Fuze’s historical intangible asset amortization, (ii) one time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards as a result of the Merger, (iii) incremental transaction costs, (iv) bad debt expense adjustment due to adoption of CECL and (v) loss related to fair value adjustment of Fuze sales tax liability.

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021
    

Year Ended

March 31, 2021

 

Reversal of Fuze’s historical intangible asset amortization

   $ (161    $ (372

One time stock-based compensation expense for accelerated awards

     —          351  

Incremental 8x8 transaction expenses

     —          6,499  

Incremental Fuze transaction expenses

     —          3,837  

Bad debt expense adjustment due to adoption of CECL

     —          425  

Loss related to fair value adjustment of Fuze sales tax liability

     —          2,533  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma adjustment to general and administrative

   $ (161    $ 13,273  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(f)

Reflects the elimination of Fuze’s change in fair value of warrants.

 

(g)

Reflects the following adjustments to the Company’s other expense, net balance: (i) elimination of Fuze’s historical interest expense and (ii) loss on extinguishment of Fuze debt that was repaid on behalf of the sellers in connection with the Merger.

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021
    

Year Ended

March 31, 2021

 

Elimination of Fuze’s historical interest expense

   $ 5,532      $ 8,720  

Loss on extinguishment of Fuze debt repaid on behalf of the sellers in connection with the Merger.

     —          (8,438

Pro forma adjustment to other expense, net

   $ 5,532      $ 282  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(h)

Reflects benefit associated with the release of the Company’s valuation allowance, primarily due to the acquired taxable temporary differences originating in the pro forma acquisition adjustments. Pursuant to ASC 740-10-30-17, the Company considered future reversals of taxable temporary differences on a combined reporting basis as a source of taxable income and released a portion of its historical valuation allowance on its net deferred tax assets due to this additional source of taxable income.

 

(i)

The pro forma basic and diluted loss per share amounts presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations are based upon the number of 8x8’s shares outstanding as if the Transactions occurred on April 1, 2020. The calculation of weighted average shares outstanding for pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share assumes that the shares issuable in connection with the Merger have been outstanding for the entirety of the period presented. Since 8x8 has a loss position in both the historical and pro forma results of operations, any dilutive shares that were identified in calculating the historical earnings per share would have been anti-dilutive for the pro forma calculations. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted loss per share for the six months ended September 30, 2021 and for the year ended March 31, 2021.

 

     Six Months Ended
September 30, 2021
     Year Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Shares used in per share calculation:

     

Historical 8x8 weighted average shares - basic and diluted

     111,180        105,700  

Adjustment for share repurchase

     (2,340      (2,340

Shares of 8x8, Inc. stock issued pursuant to the Merger Agreement

     5,624        5,624  

Adjustment for equity awards granted to key employees

     183        59  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma basic and diluted shares

     114,647        109,043  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma basic and diluted loss per share

   $ (1.04    $ (2.32