10-Q 1 f10q0921_lmpautomotive.htm QUARTERLY REPORT

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

 

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

 

For the transition period from ____________ to ____________

 

Commission File Number: 001-39150

 

LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   82-3829328
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)

 

500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1900,
Fort Lauderdale, FL
  33394
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(954) 895-0352

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol(s)   Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, Par Value $0.00001 Per Share

  LMPX   The Nasdaq Capital Market

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company
  Emerging growth company

 

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

 

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

 

As of November 16, 2021, there were 10,908,767 shares of common stock, $0.00001 par value per share and 6,690 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.00001 par value, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

        Page
PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
         
Item 1.   Financial Statements (Unaudited)    
    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets At September 30, 2021 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2020   1
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Three and Nine months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)   2
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity For the Three and Nine months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)   3
    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)   5
    Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   6
         
Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   37
         
Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk   44
         
Item 4.   Controls and Procedures   44
         
PART II   OTHER INFORMATION    
         
Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   46
         
Item 1A.   Risk Factors   46
         
Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   46
         
Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities   46
         
Item 4.   Mine Safety Disclosures   46
         
Item 5.   Other Information   46
         
Item 6.   Exhibits   46
         
    Signatures   47
         
Exhibits/Certifications   48

 

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LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS:        
Cash  $18,849,314   $3,935,726 
Restricted cash   10,850,706    
-
 
Accounts receivable   12,091,020    515,761 
Inventories   45,240,473    8,498,089 
Net investment in sales-type leases   3,433,864    11,743,576 
Deposits held in escrow for acquisitions   7,158,000    - 
Other current assets   690,512    719,760 
Total current assets   98,313,889    25,412,912 
           
Land   23,370,700    435,700 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net   31,868,385    3,781,119 
Intangible assets, net   780,956    1,110,823 
In place leases, net   476,100    
-
 
Right of use asset   6,789,744    422,501 
Franchise rights   19,500,000    
-
 
Tradenames   4,600,000    
-
 
Goodwill   28,488,485    
-
 
Deposits held in escrow for acquisitions   -    3,250,000 
Other assets   48,218    
-
 
TOTAL ASSETS  $214,236,477   $34,413,055 
           
LIABILITIES:          
Accounts payable  $9,578,153   $273,835 
Vehicle floorplan financing   25,753,017    
-
 
Premium finance contract   
-
    543,098 
Operating lease liability, current portion   876,625    181,437 
Vehicle financing and notes payable, current portion   1,493,278    723,798 
Bank term loan, current portion   18,447,500    
-
 
Income taxes payable   1,098,003    
-
 
Other current liabilities   8,891,937    1,333,235 
Total current liabilities   66,138,513    3,055,403 
           
Vehicle financing and notes payable, net of current portion   2,353,486    1,929,447 
Bank term loan, net of current portion   76,993,438    
-
 
Deferred compensation liability   10,002,299    
-
 
Warrant liability   4,625,874    
-
 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion   5,942,976    283,716 
Other noncurrent liabilities   313,402    
-
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   166,369,988    5,268,566 
           
           
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   
 
    
 
 
           
Redeemable noncontrolling interests   10,949,387    
-
 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
Preferred stock, $0.00001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, 13,400 and nil shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively   8,585,569    
-
 
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 29,000,000 shares authorized; 10,629,847 and 10,029,040 shares issued, and 10,470,194 and 9,869,387 shares outstanding at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively   106    101 
Additional paid-in capital   42,233,798    45,318,891 
Treasury stock at cost, 159,653 shares at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020   (758,352)   (758,352)
Non-controlling interest in consolidated subsidiaries   1,521,081    
-
 
Accumulated deficit   (14,665,100)   (15,416,151)
Total shareholders’ equity   36,917,102    29,144,489 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $214,236,477   $34,413,055 

 

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

 

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LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
Revenues:                
New vehicle retail  $59,664,580   $
-
   $146,272,615   $
-
 
Used vehicle retail   39,891,301    762,931    79,415,259    1,935,972 
Used vehicle wholesale   26,738,548    6,969,717    49,662,827    9,019,787 
Finance and insurance, net   4,859,506    
-
    10,850,924    
-
 
Service, body and parts   9,631,356    
-
    21,229,333    
-
 
Fleet and other   647,591    5,638,689    7,049,606    15,481,054 
Total revenues   141,432,882    13,371,337    314,480,564    26,436,813 
                     
Cost of sales:                    
New vehicle retail   50,421,801    
-
    126,403,386    
-
 
Used vehicle retail   32,729,619    786,552    67,947,253    1,917,085 
Used vehicle wholesale   24,939,020    6,766,120    45,442,261    8,911,491 
Service, body and parts   5,197,444    
-
    11,501,467    
-
 
Fleet and other   554,743    4,941,600    3,171,379    12,752,943 
Total cost of sales   113,842,627    12,494,272    254,465,746    23,581,519 
                     
Gross profit   27,590,255    877,065    60,014,818    2,855,294 
                     
Selling, general and administrative   20,543,088    1,364,146    52,968,449    4,510,610 
Depreciation and amortization   876,428    167,103    1,422,934    388,631 
                     
Operating income (loss)   6,170,739    (654,184)   5,623,435    (2,043,947)
Floorplan interest expense   (235,576)   
-
    (508,748)   
-
 
Other interest expense, net   (1,134,751)   (97,903)   (2,532,423)   (212,226)
Other income (expense)   1,161,183    
-
    1,152,384    
-
 
                     
Income (loss) before income taxes   5,961,595    (752,087)   3,734,648    (2,256,173)
Income tax provision   468,802    
-
    1,098,003    
-
 
Net income (loss)   5,492,793    (752,087)   2,636,645    (2,256,173)
                     
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest   (723,523)   
-
    (1,527,536)   
-
 
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to LMP Automotive Holdings  $4,769,270   $(752,087)  $1,109,109   $(2,256,173)
                     
Calculation of income (loss) for earnings per share:                    
Net income (loss) attributable to LMP Automotive Holdings  $4,769,270   $(752,087)  $1,109,109   $(2,256,173)
Change in noncontrolling interest redemption value   (6,320)   
-
    (8,569,544)   
-
 
    4,762,950    (752,087)   (7,460,435)   (2,256,173)
Less: net income allocated to preferred shareholders   473,779    -    -    - 
                     
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders  $4,289,171   $(752,087)  $(7,460,435)  $(2,256,173)
                     
Basic net income (loss) per share  $0.42   $(0.08)  $(0.74)  $(0.23)
Diluted net income (loss) per share  $0.42   $(0.08)  $(0.74)  $(0.23)
                     
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, basic   10,118,277    9,920,440    10,082,073    9,724,385 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding, diluted   10,294,741    9,920,440    10,082,073    9,724,385 

 

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

 

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LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Paid in   Treasury   Non-Controlling   Accumulated     
   Shares   Par Value   Shares   Par Value   Capital   Stock   Interest   Deficit   Total 
Balance at December 31, 2020   
                -
   $
                   -
    10,029,040   $101   $45,318,891   $(758,352)  $
                    -
   $(15,416,151)  $29,144,489 
                                              
Common stock issued for cashless warrant exercises   
-
    
-
    942    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
 
                                              
Common stock issued for cashless option exercises   
-
    
-
    23,462    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
 
                                              
Adjustment for redemption value of noncontrolling interests   -    
-
    -    
-
    (5,705,209)   
-
    
-
    (771,557)   (6,476,766)
                                              
Common stock issued for options exercised for cash   
-
    
-
    5,000    
-
    19,490    
-
    
-
    
-
    19,490 
                                              
Convertible preferred stock issued for cash   20,100    12,878,354    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    12,878,354 
                                              
Common stock issued for acquisitions   
-
    
-
    16,892    
-
    304,394    
-
    
-
    
-
    304,394 
                                              
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    1,261,118    
-
    1,261,118 
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    169,042    
-
    
-
    
-
    169,042 
                                              
Net income (loss)   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    29,899    (1,552,771)   (1,522,872)
                                              
Balance at March 31, 2021   20,100   $12,878,354    10,075,336   $101   $40,106,608   $(758,352)  $1,291,017   $(17,740,479)  $35,777,249 
                                              
Adjustment for redemption value of noncontrolling interests   -    
-
    -    
-
    (2,210,853)   
-
    
-
    (479,330)   (2,690,183)
                                              
Noncontrolling interest in consolidated entities   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    10,549    
-
    10,549 
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    102,267    
-
    
-
    
-
    102,267 
                                              
Common stock issued for options exercised for cash   
-
    
-
    12,000    
-
    47,060    
-
    
-
    
-
    47,060 
                                              
Net income (loss)   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    170,133    (1,503,409)   (1,333,276)
                                              
Balance at June 30, 2021   20,100   $12,878,354    10,087,336   $101   $38,045,082   $(758,352)  $1,471,699   $(19,723,218)  $31,913,666 
                                              
Adjustment for redemption value of noncontrolling interests   -    
-
    -    
-
    (295,168)   
-
    
-
    (187,128)   (482,296)
                                              
Distributions to noncontrolling interest   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    (198,165)   
-
    (198,165)
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    191,104    
-
    
-
    
-
    191,104 
                                              
Common stock issued for conversion of preferred stock   (6,700   (4,292,785)   382,858    5    4,292,780    -    
-
    
-
    - 
                                              
Net income   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    247,547    5,245,246    5,492,793 
                                              
Balance at September 30, 2021   13,400   $8,585,569    10,470,194   $106   $42,233,798   $(758,352)  $1,521,081   $(14,665,100)  $36,917,102 

   

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

 

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LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

 

   For the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 
   Preferred Stock   Common Stock   Paid in     Treasury   Non-
Controlling
    Accumulated     
   Shares   Par Value   Shares   Par Value   Capital   Stock   Interest   Deficit   Total 
Balance at December 31, 2019   
              -
   $
                  -
    8,691,322   $87   $27,106,058   $(658,350)  $
                     -
   $(10,600,358)  $15,847,437 
                                              
Issuance of shares for cash   
-
    
-
    1,200,000    12    17,328,565    
-
    
-
    
-
    17,328,577 
                                              
Issuance of shares for purchase of assets   
-
    
-
    33,183    
-
    487,454    
-
    
-
    
-
    487,454 
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    79,022    
-
    
-
    
-
    79,022 
                                              
Net loss   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    (1,720,188)   (1,720,188)
                                              
Balance at March 31, 2020   
-
   $
-
    9,924,505   $99   $45,001,099   $(658,350)  $
-
   $(12,320,546)  $32,022,302 
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    (34,536)   
-
    
-
    
-
    (34,536)
                                              
Net income   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    216,102    216,102 
                                              
Balance at June 30, 2020   
-
   $
-
    9,924,505   $99   $44,966,563   $(658,350)  $
-
   $(12,104,444)  $32,203,868 
                                              
Common stock repurchased   -    
-
    (21,053)   
-
    
-
    (100,002)   
-
    
-
    (100,002)
                                              
Share based compensation   -    
-
    -    
-
    27,595    
-
    
-
    
-
    27,595 
                                              
Issuance of shares for cash   -    
-
    75,000    1    249,749    
-
    
-
    
-
    249,750 
                                              
Cashless exercise of warrants   -    
-
    7,427    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
 
                                              
Net income   -    
-
    -    
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
    (752,087)   (752,087)
                                              
Balance at September 30, 2020   -   $
-
    9,985,880   $100   $45,243,907   $(758,352)  $
-
   $(12,856,531)  $31,629,124 

 

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

 

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LMP AUTOMOTIVE HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2021   2020 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income (loss)  $2,636,645   $(2,256,173)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   2,257,740    923,322 
Share based compensation   462,413    72,081 
Revaluation of redeemable warrants   (1,188,772)   
-
 
Principal collections on investment in sales-type lease contracts   1,851,254    1,521,200 
Amortization of debt discount   613,147    
-
 
Amortization of right of use asset   (12,894)   1,948 
Interest accrued on vehicle financing and notes payable   
-
    82,560 
(Increase) Decrease in assets:          
Accounts receivable   (11,575,259)   (941,748)
Vehicles purchased for investment in sales-type lease contracts   6,458,458    (13,518,715)
Inventories   7,658,407    6,745,988 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (3,434,299)   605,327 
Increase (Decrease) in liabilities:          
Accounts payable   9,304,318    51,533 
Deferred compensation   9,452,299    
-
 
Other current & noncurrent liabilities   7,892,090    53,170 
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES   32,375,547    (6,659,507)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
Purchase of property and equipment   (41,975)   (3,732,348)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (144,394,050)   
-
 
Additions to intangible assets & other assets   
-
    (4,865,464)
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (144,436,025)   (8,597,812)
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
Net cash received from issuance of common stock   66,550    17,578,327 
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock   14,285,354    
-
 
Payment of fees for the issuance of preferred stock   (1,407,000)   
-
 
Proceeds from redeemable warrants   5,814,646    
-
 
Proceeds from the sale of noncontrolling interest   550,000    
-
 
Proceeds received from related party   500,000    
-
 
Payment to related party   (500,000)   
-
 
Distributions to noncontrolling interests   (198,166)   
-
 
Distributions to redeemable noncontrolling interests   (864,209)   
-
 
Proceeds received from term loan, net of debt discount   98,022,147    
-
 
Payments on term loan   (3,194,356)   
-
 
Payments on insurance premium financing   (543,098)   
-
 
Proceeds received from vehicle financing   24,738,646    
-
 
Proceeds from vehicle financing and notes payable   3,444,356    
-
 
Repurchase of common stock   
-
    (100,002)
Repayments of vehicle financing and notes payable   (2,890,098)   (5,398,943)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   137,824,772    12,079,382 
           
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH & RESTRICTED CASH   25,764,294    (3,177,937)
           
CASH & RESTRICTED CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   3,935,726    6,508,055 
           
CASH & RESTRICTED CASH, END OF PERIOD  $29,700,020   $3,330,118 
           
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION          
           
Cash paid during the period for interest  $2,023,146   $161,470 
           
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions  $304,394   $
 -
 
           
Accrued share commitment liability  $320,606   $
-
 
           
Acquisition holdback due to Seller  $85,000   $
 -
 
           
Right of use asset obtained in exchange for operating lease liability  $
-
   $476,483 
           
Purchase of software license for debt and equity  $
-
   $823,994 
           
Purchase of vehicles for debt and equity  $
-
   $6,387,540 
           
Common stock issued for conversion of preferred stock  $4,292,785   $
-
 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

Note 1 - Nature of Operations and Principles of Consolidation

 

Business Activity

 

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “we,” “our,” “us,” “LMP”, “Automotive”, and “the Company” refer to LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context requires otherwise.

 

LMP Motors.com, LLC (“LMP Motors”) is engaged in the buying and selling of vehicles in the automotive industry and operates in the state of Florida. LMP Motors is a limited liability company and was organized in the state of Delaware.

 

601 NSR, LLC (“NSR”) was formed to enter into future potential strategic acquisitions and is currently inactive. NSR is a limited liability company and was organized in the state of Delaware.

 

LMP Finance, LLC (“LMP Finance”) is engaged in the purchasing and subscribing of vehicles. LMP Finance operates in the state of Florida. LMP Finance is a limited liability company and was organized in the state of Delaware.

 

LMP Automotive Holdings, LLC (“LMP Automotive”) was formed to acquire the assets from LMP Motors.com LLC, LMP Finance, LLC, and other subsidiary companies. LMP Automotive operates in the state of Florida. LMP Automotive is a limited liability company and was organized in the state of Delaware.

 

Automotive is a holding company incorporated in the state of Delaware on December 15, 2017. On December 15, 2017, the common ownership contributed 100% of its interest in LMP Motors, NSR, LMP Finance and LMP Automotive to Automotive.

 

During the first nine months of 2021, Automotive, through LMP Automotive, acquired majority interests in 11 new vehicle franchises, comprising 7 new dealership locations. Automotive, through LMP Finance, also acquired a majority interest in LTO Holdings, LLC, a Connecticut based automotive leasing company with an associated collision center. These acquisitions transformed the Company, enabling us to offer a wide array of products and services fulfilling the entire vehicle ownership lifecycle, including new and used vehicles, finance and insurance products and automotive repair and maintenance.

 

On March 3, 2021, the Company completed certain acquisitions which resulted in the acquisition of Beckley Buick GMC, King Coal Chevrolet, Hometown Kia, Princeton Pre-owned, Lewisburg Pre-owned and Summerville Pre-Owned in West Virginia.

 

On March 4, 2021, the Company completed certain acquisitions which resulted in the acquisition of Fuccillo Kia of Port Charlotte and Cape Coral located in Florida, both operating under sales and service agreements with KIA Motors America, Inc.

 

On March 9, 2021, LMP Finance, acquired a 51% interest in LTO Holdings, LLC for consideration of cash and 16,892 shares of common stock with a future committed value of $625,000. As of September 30, 2021, the future committed value totaled approximately $396,447 and is recorded in other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

 

On March 23, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Bachman-Bernard Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac, along with its associated real estate.

 

On May 5, 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Hometown Subaru in West Virginia, which is a dealership related to the March 3, 2021 acquisitions of Beckley Buick GMC, King Coal Chevrolet, Hometown Kia, Princeton Pre-owned, Lewisburg Pre-owned and Summerville Pre-Owned.

 

The aggregate purchase price of these acquisitions totaled approximately $148.6 million consisting of cash and other consideration (see Note 5 below), subject to adjustment based on net working capital or inventory amounts as of the closing dates of the respective acquisitions. The Company used borrowings under its approximately $192.0 million credit facility for these targeted transactions. Transaction and integration costs related to the completed acquisitions totaled approximately $1.3 million and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

 

The allocations of the purchase price for these acquisitions are preliminary. The allocations will be revised during the one year allocation period as management obtains additional information about the estimated fair values of the acquired assets, identification and quantification of assumed liabilities and finalization of working capital amounts related to these acquisitions.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

These condensed consolidated financial statements include the amounts of Automotive and its subsidiaries, collectively referred to as the “Company.” All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

 

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Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Liquidity

 

The Company has sustained net losses and has an accumulated deficit of approximately $14.7 million as of September 30, 2021. Management plans to make strategic acquisitions of new and pre-owned automobile dealerships to expedite the Company’s growth and to produce positive margins.  The Company completed an initial public offering (“IPO”) in December 2019 and a secondary public offering in February 2020 to help facilitate business growth and execute management’s plans to become profitable through acquisitions.  Through these two public offerings, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $27.8 million. The Company completed a Securities Purchase Agreement (“SPA”) in connection with a February 2021 private placement to help facilitate business growth and dealership acquisitions. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $18.7 million from the issuance of Series A convertible preferred stock and warrants (“Series A Convertible Preferred Stock” and “2021 Warrants”, respectively).

 

Management plans to continue to obtain funding through 2021 for strategic dealership acquisitions.

 

Basis of Presentation

 

These accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain unaudited information as of September 30, 2021, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020. The unaudited interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for annual financial statements are not included herein. In management’s opinion, these unaudited financial statements reflect all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the information when read in conjunction with our 2020 audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes thereto. The financial information as of December 31, 2020, is derived from our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain immaterial reclassifications of amounts previously reported have been made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements to maintain consistency and comparability between periods presented.

 

Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. In preparing these financial statements, management has made its best estimates and judgments of certain amounts included in the financial statements. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable. However, application of these accounting policies involves the exercise of judgment and use of assumptions as to future uncertainties and, as a result, actual results could differ materially from these estimates. We periodically evaluate estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the financial statements and make changes on a prospective basis when adjustments are necessary. Such estimates and assumptions affect, among other things, our goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible asset, and long-lived asset valuations; inventory valuation; assessment of the annual income tax expense; deferred income taxes and income tax contingencies; and measurement of compensation costs.

 

Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

 

We estimate the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination using various assumptions. The most significant assumptions used relate to determining the fair value of property and equipment, and intangible franchise rights.

 

We estimate the fair value of property and equipment based on a market valuation approach. We use prices and other relevant information generated primarily by recent market transactions involving similar or comparable assets, as well as our historical experience in divestitures, acquisitions and real estate transactions. Additionally, we may use a cost valuation approach to value long-lived assets when a market valuation approach is unavailable. Under this approach, we determine the cost to replace the service capacity of an asset, adjusted for physical and economic obsolescence. When available, we use valuation inputs from independent valuation experts, such as real estate appraisers and brokers, to corroborate our estimates of fair value.

 

We estimate the fair value of our franchise rights primarily using the Multi-Period Excess Earnings (MPEE) model. The forecasted cash flows used in the MPEE model contain inherent uncertainties, including significant estimates and assumptions related to growth rates, margins, general operating expenses, and cost of capital. We use primarily internally-developed forecasts and business plans to estimate the future cash flows that each franchise will generate. We have determined that all cash flows of the store are directly attributable to the franchise rights. We estimate the appropriate interest rate to discount future cash flows to their present value equivalent taking into consideration factors such as a risk-free rate, a peer group average beta, an equity risk premium and a small stock risk premium. Additionally, we also may use a market approach to determine the fair value of our franchise rights. These market data points include our acquisition and divestiture experience and third-party broker estimates.

 

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We use a relief-from-royalty method to determine the fair value of a trade name. Future cost savings associated with owning, rather than licensing, a trade name is estimated based on a royalty rate and management’s forecasted sales projections. The discount rate applied to the future cost savings factors an equity market risk premium, small stock risk premium, an average peer group beta, a risk-free interest rate and a premium for forecast risk.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost. Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from customers, financial institutions, manufacturers and insurance providers. Management has determined that no allowance for uncollectible accounts for accounts receivable is necessary as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. Such estimates are based on management’s assessments of the creditworthiness of its customers, the aged basis of its receivables, as well as current economic conditions and historical information.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of net realizable value or cost, using the specific identification method for new vehicles, pooled approach for used vehicles, and the first-in, first out method for parts. The cost of new and used vehicle inventories includes the cost of any equipment added, reconditioning and transportation. Inventories as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are recorded based on perpetual inventory records.

 

The Company launched its subscription business in 2018, at which time it started to depreciate the corresponding fleet inventory using a monthly rate of 1% of initial cost. Fleet vehicle depreciation was approximately $331,144 and $171,719 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $834,806 and $534,691 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Depreciation on fleet vehicle inventory is included in cost of sales fleet and other in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

Company management periodically reviews its inventories to determine whether any inventories have declined in value. The Company has a reserve recorded for impairment to reflect inventory at net realizable value of approximately $29,490 and $141,762 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

 

Inventories consisted of the following as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
New vehicles  $7,254,536   $
-
 
Used vehicles   24,886,874    4,320,444 
Parts & accessories   2,147,385    
-
 
Fleet vehicles   11,748,298    4,707,709 
    46,037,093    9,028,153 
Accumulated depreciation  (796,620)   (530,064)
Total inventories  $45,240,473  $8,498,089 

   

Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

 

Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements are stated at cost. The costs of additions and betterments are capitalized and expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed in the period incurred. When items included in property and equipment are sold or retired, the related costs and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

 

Vehicles and equipment are depreciated utilizing the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:

 

Equipment  3-7 years  
Vehicles  5 years  
Furniture and fixtures  10 years  
Buildings  39 years  

 

Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining term of the lease or the useful life of the improvement utilizing the straight-line method.

  

Intangible Assets

 

Intangible assets are stated at their historical cost and amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives.

 

Through acquisition, we have agreements (Franchise Rights) with our manufacturers. Franchise Rights represents a right received under Franchise Agreements with manufacturers and is identified on an individual dealership basis.

 

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The Company evaluates the useful lives of our Franchise Rights based on the following factors:

 

As evidenced by our acquisitions, there is an active market for most automotive dealership franchises within the United States. We attribute value to the Franchise Rights acquired with the dealerships we purchase based on the understanding and industry practice that the Franchise Rights will be renewed indefinitely by the manufacturer.

 

Accordingly, we have determined that our Franchise Agreements will continue to contribute to our cash flows indefinitely and, therefore, have indefinite lives.

 

As an indefinite-lived intangible asset, franchise value is tested for impairment at least annually, and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying value may exceed fair value. The impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets requires the comparison of estimated fair value to carrying value. An impairment charge is recorded to the extent the fair value is less than the carrying value. We have the option to qualitatively or quantitatively assess indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. We will evaluate our indefinite-lived intangible assets using a qualitative assessment process. We have determined the appropriate unit of accounting for testing Franchise Rights for impairment is each individual store.

 

The testing of our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment will be performed on or before December 31 of each year and more frequently if events or circumstances indicate the carrying amount of the reporting unit more likely than not exceeds fair value.

 

Long-lived Assets

 

The Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles held and used for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In evaluating the fair value and future benefits of its long lived and intangible assets, management performs an analysis of the anticipated undiscounted future net cash flow of the individual assets over the remaining amortization period. The Company recognizes an impairment loss if the carrying value of the asset exceeds the expected future cash flows. There were no deemed impairments of long-lived assets as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase the comparability of fair value measurements, a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies, is as follows:

 

Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

 

Level 2 - Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

 

Level 3 - Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment.

 

As of September 30, 2021, and December 31, 2020, the fair value of these financial instruments, including cash and restricted cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, net investment in sales-type leases, and accounts payable, approximated book value due to the short maturity of these instruments. Vehicle financing and notes payable and related party notes payable approximate fair value due to market interest rates. Our fair value measurements related to goodwill, intangible assets and contingent consideration are recognized in connection with acquisitions. Goodwill and intangible assets are valued using level 3 inputs, and contingent consideration is valued using level 2 inputs.

 

The following table presents information about the Company’s liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2021 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques that the Company utilized to determine such fair value. As of September 30, 2021 the fair value of warrant liabilities is as follows:

 

Description   Quoted Priced in
Active Markets
(Level 1)
    Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant 
Other
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
 
Warrant liabilities   $
                - 
    $
             - 
    $ 4,625,874  

 

Warrant Liability – The 2021 Warrants are accounted for as derivative liabilities in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815-40 Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) and are presented as a liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The warrant liability is measured at fair value at inception and on a recurring basis, with any subsequent changes in fair value presented in the Company’s statement of operation.

 

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Initial Measurement – The Company established the initial fair value for the 2021 Warrants on February 25, 2021, the date of the closing. The 2021 Warrants are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, using a Monte Carlo simulation, Option Pricing Model (“OPM”). The Company allocated the proceeds received from (i) the sale of the preferred units, first to the 2021 Warrants based on their fair values as determined at initial measurement, with the remaining proceeds allocated to Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The 2021 Warrants were classified as Level 3 at the initial measurement date due to the use of unobservable inputs.

 

The Company utilizes the OPM to value the 2021 Warrants at each reporting period, with any subsequent changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. The estimated fair value of the warrant liability is determined using Level 3 inputs. Inherent in the OPM are assumptions related to expected share-price volatility, expected life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. The Company estimates the volatility of its shares of common stock based on historical volatility that matches the expected remaining life of the 2021 Warrants. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury zero-coupon yield curve on the issuance date for a maturity similar to the expected remaining life of the 2021 Warrants. The expected life of the 2021 Warrants is assumed to be equivalent to their remaining contractual term. The dividend rate is based on the historical rate, which the Company anticipates to remain at zero. The aforementioned warrant derivative liability is not subject to qualified hedge accounting.

 

The following table provides quantitative information regarding Level 3 fair value measurements:

 

   September 30,
2021
   February 25, 
2021
(initial 
measurement)
 
Risk-free interest rate   0.51%   0.46%
Expected term (years)   2.9    3.5 
Expected volatility   68%   61%
Exercise Price  $21.00   $21.00 
Stock Price  $15.39   $17.71 
Dividend yield   0%   0%

 

The following table presents the changes in the fair value of the warrant liability:

 

   Warrant 
Liability
 
Fair value as of February 25, 2021  $5,814,646 
Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions (1)   (947,572)
Fair value as of March 31, 2021  4,867,074 
Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions (1)   

938,957

Fair value as of June 30, 2021 

5,806,031

 
Change in valuation inputs or other assumptions (1)   1,180,157 
Fair value as of September 30, 2021  $4,625,874 

 

(1) Changes in valuation inputs or other assumptions are recognized in other income, net in the statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company recognizes the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of stock options, based on the fair value of those awards at the date of grant over the requisite service period, which generally is the vesting period of the award. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the fair value of stock option awards.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with the FASB ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). ASC 606 prescribes a five-step model that includes: (1) identify the contract; (2) identify the performance obligations; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations; and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) performance obligations are satisfied.

 

The Company leases vehicles to third parties that are accounted for in accordance with FASB ASC 842, Leases (“ASC 842”). These leases generally have lease terms less than one year in duration. The accounting for investments in leases and leased vehicles is different depending on the type of lease. Each lease is classified as either a sales-type lease, or operating lease, as appropriate. The Company classifies leases as sales-type leases, where the present value of the sum of the lease payments and guaranteed residual value exceeds the Company’s investment in the leased vehicle.

 

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Revenue on sales-type leases is recognized at the inception of the lease and the related interest income is recognized over the term of the lease using the effective interest method. Revenues on the sales of vehicles at the end of a lease are recognized at the inception of the lease, and any net gain or loss on sales of such vehicles is presented within fleet and other revenues and fleet and other cost of revenues in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Interest income is derived from the discounted cash flows of the lease payments. Investments in sales-type leases are comprised of the minimum lease payments receivable and guaranteed residual at their present value.

 

New Retail Vehicle and Used Retail Vehicle Revenues

 

Revenue from the retail sale of a vehicle is recognized at a point in time, as all performance obligations are satisfied when a contract is signed by the customer, financing has been arranged or collectability is probable, and the control of the vehicle is transferred to the customer. The transaction price for a retail vehicle sale is specified in the contract with the customer and includes all cash and non-cash consideration including dealer fees. In a retail vehicle sale, customers often trade in their current vehicle. The trade-in is measured at its stand-alone selling price in the contract, utilizing various third-party pricing sources. There are no other non-cash forms of consideration related to retail sales. All vehicle rebates are applied to the vehicle purchase price at the time of the sale and are therefore incorporated into the price of the contract at the time of the exchange. We do not allow the return of new or used vehicles, except where mandated by state law.

 

The Company collects sales taxes and other taxes from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale. These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and are not included in revenues or cost of sales.

  

Service, Body and Parts Revenue

 

Revenue from service, body and parts sales is recognized upon the transfer of control of the parts or service to the customer. We allow for customer returns on sales of our parts inventory up to 30 days after the sale. Most parts returns generally occur within one to two weeks from the time of sale and are not significant.

 

Finance and Insurance, net

 

Revenue from finance and insurance sales is recognized, net of estimated chargebacks, at the time of the sale of the related vehicle. Chargeback reserves totaled approximately $135,000 and $0 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and is recorded in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

As a part of the vehicle sale, we seek to arrange financing for customers and sell a variety of add-ons, such as extended warranty service contracts. These products are inherently attached to the governing vehicle and performance of the obligation cannot be performed without the underlying sale of the vehicle. We act as an agent in the sale of these contracts as the pricing is set by the third-party provider, and our commission is preset. Revenues for these contracts are presented net of associated costs within the consolidated statements of operations.

 

Fleet and Other Revenue

 

Fleet and other revenue consists of revenue from sales-type and operating leases, subscription and interest. Effective July 1, 2021, dealer fees are now reflected in new and used vehicle revenue.

 

Subscription Revenue

 

The Company offers a vehicle subscription plan where a customer will pay a monthly fee in exchange for access to a vehicle. The Company’s subscriptions include monthly swaps, scheduled maintenance and upkeep, license, and registration and in most cases roadside assistance. Customers have the flexibility to up-or-downgrade a vehicle monthly, with the vehicle payment adjusted accordingly. There is an activation payment at subscription inception that varies based upon the monthly payment of the selected vehicle. Monthly vehicle payments are dependent upon the vehicle selected by the customer. Due to the nature of the subscription contract, where the subscriber can swap out the vehicle in the contract, the performance obligation is completed and recognized each month. The revenues earned under these contracts are recognized in accordance with ASC 606.

 

The Company recognizes revenue when it satisfies a performance obligation by transferring control of a vehicle to a customer under a subscription contract. The prices of the vehicles are stated in its contracts at stand-alone subscription prices, which are agreed upon with the customer prior to delivery. The Company satisfies its performance obligation for monthly subscription payments upon delivery to the customer and in each subsequent month the customer retains possession of the vehicle. The Company recognizes revenue at the agreed-upon price stated in the contract in the month earned.

 

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The Company also receives a one-time, non-refundable payment as an activation fee to its vehicle subscription program. This fee is deferred and amortized to income monthly over the term of the subscription, as the performance obligation (providing a vehicle for the customer) is completed over the term of the subscription. Subscription revenues are recognized over time based on the duration of the contract term with the customer. The amount of revenue recognized is calculated using an input method, which most closely depicts performance of the contracts. Our subscription liability balance was approximately $48,000 and $115,000 as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The Company recognized approximately $30,000 and $69,000 of subscription revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $117,000 and $246,000 of subscription revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, related to our subscription liability. Our subscription liability balance is included in other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Customer payment is received prior to initial vehicle delivery and on each monthly recurring anniversary date. The Company collects sales taxes and other taxes from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale. These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and are not included in sales or cost of sales.

 

Leasing Revenue

 

The Company accounts for revenue earned from vehicle rentals and rental related activities wherein an identified asset is transferred to the customer and the customer has the ability to control that asset under FASB ASC 842. Revenue from operating leases is recognized ratably on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement.

 

Performance obligations associated with rental related activities, such as charges to the customer for the fueling of vehicles and value-added services such as loss damage waivers, navigation units, and other ancillary and optional products, are also satisfied over the rental period.

 

Payments are due from customers at the time of reservation. Additional charges incurred by the customers are collected at the time of vehicle return. The Company collects sales taxes and other taxes from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale. These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and are not included in sales or cost of sales.

 

Dealer Fees

 

Dealer fees are earned primarily in connection with retail sales of new or used vehicles and are recorded at the same time as the retail sale. These consist of the standard dealer fees charged with each transaction.

 

Segment Reporting

 

We have determined that each of our retail stores along with our fleet operations, which are considered individual operating segments, are one reportable segment because they have similar operating revenues, margins, customers, product distribution, and regulatory environment.  Additionally, there is one management team that reviews and manages our retail stores and fleet operations.  Therefore, we have determined that we have one reportable segment: Retail & Fleet.

 

Our Retail & Fleet segment is comprised of our retail automotive locations that sell new vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Subaru and KIA Motors and Fleet leasing and sales. The franchises in each segment also sell used vehicles, wholesale vehicles, parts and automotive services, and automotive finance and insurance products.

 

We define our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) to be a committee comprising of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Historical and forecasted operational performance is evaluated on a store-by-store basis and on a consolidated basis by the CODM. We derive the operating results of the segments directly from our internal management reporting system. The accounting policies used to derive segment results are substantially the same as those used to determine our consolidated results. Our CODM reviews capital expenditures on an aggregated one reporting unit basis. Performance measurement of the reportable segment by the CODM is based on several metrics, including earnings from operations. The CODM uses these results, in part, to evaluate the performance mainly associated with expected inventory and working capital requirements, of the reportable segment.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

Deferred tax assets are required to be reduced by a valuation allowance to the extent that, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized.

 

Advertising

 

The Company expenses advertising and marketing costs in the period incurred. Advertising expense was approximately $1.6 million and $6,400 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $3.6 million and $25,600 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

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Leases

 

The Company adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-02, Leases (“Topic 842”) using the modified retrospective adoption method with an effective date of January 1, 2019. This standard requires all lessees to recognize a right of use asset and a lease liability, initially measured at the present value of the lease payments.

 

Under Topic 842, the Company applied a dual approach to all leases whereby the Company is a lessee and classifies leases as either finance or operating leases based on the principle of whether or not the lease is effectively a financed purchase by the Company. Lease classification is evaluated at the inception of the lease agreement. Regardless of classification, the Company records a right of use asset and a lease liability for all leases with a term greater than 12 months. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

 

The components of the right of use asset and lease liabilities as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2021   2020 
Operating lease right of use asset  $6,789,744   $422,501 
Operating lease liability, current portion  $876,625   $181,437 
Operating lease liability, net of current portion  $5,942,976   $283,716 

 

Operating Leases

 

During 2018, the Company entered into a lease with an entity related through common ownership for its facilities in Plantation, Florida.

 

In September 2020, the Company entered into a lease with an unrelated entity for office space in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 34 month lease provides for monthly payments of $16,113 plus operating costs and sales taxes.

 

In March 2021, two of the Company’s dealerships entered into 10 year leases with a related entity for the dealership premises with monthly rents of $21,000 and $7,500.

 

In May 2021, one of the Company’s dealerships entered into two leases with a related entity for the dealership premises with monthly rents of $30,000 and $5,000, respectively.

 

Total operating lease cost for the Company’s lease locations was approximately $262,000 and $(32,000) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $563,000 and $168,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 

Discount Rate

 

When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease or a borrowing rate based on similar debt to discount lease payments to present value. However, the lease generally does not provide a readily determinable implicit rate, therefore for the leases beginning in 2021, the Company used the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.

 

Lease Cost

 

Operating lease cost related to right of use asset on the Plantation lease was approximately $0 and $(32,000) for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $0 and $168,500 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The discount rate was 2.63%. During July 2020, the Company purchased the facilities.

 

Operating lease cost related to right of use asset on the Fort Lauderdale lease was approximately $44,000 and $0 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and approximately $132,000 and $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. At September 30, 2021 the remaining term on the lease is 1.75 years. The discount rate was 3%.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments, which changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. This guidance was to be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. In November 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-10, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases (Topic 842) Effective Dates, which deferred the effective dates for the Company, as a smaller reporting company, until fiscal year 2023. The Company currently plans to adopt the guidance at the beginning of fiscal year 2023. The Company is continuing to assess the impact of the standard on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740) - Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes.” The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of the guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

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In October 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-10, “Codification Improvements.” The pronouncement is effective for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of the guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.

   

The Company early adopted ASU 2020-06 Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity on a modified retrospective basis to financial instruments outstanding on January 1, 2021. This ASU simplifies accounting for convertible instruments by removing major separation models required under current U.S. GAAP. Consequently, more convertible debt instruments will be reported as a single liability instrument and more convertible preferred stock as a single equity instrument with no separate accounting for embedded conversion features. The ASU removes certain settlement conditions that are required for equity contracts to qualify for the derivative scope exception, which will permit more equity contracts to qualify for it. The ASU also simplifies the diluted earnings per share (EPS) calculation in certain areas. There was no impact on accumulated deficit or other components of equity on the date of adoption. As a result, there were no convertible instruments outstanding at the time of adoption and the Company applied the update in determining the appropriate accounting for the preferred stock and 2021 Warrants issued during the quarter. See Note 17 – Equity.

  

The Company accounts for the 2021 Warrants as liability-classified instruments based on an assessment of the specific terms of the 2021 Warrants with the applicable authoritative guidance in FASB ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) and ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The assessment considers whether the 2021 Warrants require classification as a liability pursuant to ASC 480 and meet the requirements for equity classification under ASC 815, including whether the 2021 Warrants are indexed to the Company’s own equity and whether the warrant holders could potentially require “net cash settlement” in a circumstance outside of the Company’s control, among other conditions for equity classification.

 

2021 Warrants that meet all of the criteria for equity classification are initially measured at fair value or relative fair value, depending on the circumstances, and are recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital at the time of issuance, and are not subsequently remeasured. 2021 Warrants that do not meet all the criteria for equity classification are recorded at their initial fair value as a liability on the date of issuance, and each balance sheet date thereafter. Changes in the estimated fair value of liability-classified 2021 Warrants are recognized as a gain or loss on the statements of operations.

  

The Company accounts for the 2021 Warrants in accordance with ASC 815-40 under which the 2021 Warrants do not meet the criteria for equity classification and must be recorded as liabilities.

  

Note 3 - Global Pandemic

 

On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China (the “COVID-19 outbreak”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond the point of origin. On March 20, 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.

  

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of these condensed consolidated financial statements. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. Management is actively monitoring the impact of the global situation on its consolidated financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for fiscal year 2020. To curb the financial impacts of the outbreak, the Company initially reduced the total compensation to a maximum of $120,000 per employee for all current employees, effective beginning in May 2020. The Company also reduced the headcount of all nonessential employees, implemented cost cuts, and canceled certain new vehicle orders to accommodate the then-current demand.

 

Beginning in January 2021, the Company resumed normal salaries, hiring practices, and vehicle purchases.

 

In the third quarter of 2021, U.S. industry retail new vehicle unit sales decreased 14% as compared to the third quarter of 2020. The primary reason for this decline is the limited supply of new vehicles being produced by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (the “OEM”). The global automotive supply chain for new vehicles has been severely disrupted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other market factors. Market demand for both new and used vehicles remains high and this imbalance has resulted in higher levels of profitability for both new and used vehicles. Reduced levels of inventory are expected to continue well into 2022 and there is significant uncertainty as to when new vehicle supply will improve, and profitability will normalize.

 

Note 4 - Asset Purchase Agreements

 

On February 19, 2020, the Company consummated an Asset Purchase Agreement whereby the Company purchased approximately $4.2 million of assets, including vehicles (approximately $2.9 million) and a perpetual, non-exclusive license for leasing software (approximately $1.4 million). The vehicles were financed by two different lenders, and the Company paid approximately $526,000 in cash and issued 33,183 shares of common stock at $14.69 per share (closing price of its common stock on February 19, 2020) for the remainder of the purchase consideration.

 

The non-exclusive perpetual software license is for a vehicle subscription service app in the Apple App and Google Play stores. The license value of approximately $1.4 million is being amortized over its estimated economic useful life of three (3) years.

 

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The vehicle acquisition was financed in part by two credit lines. The first line from Sutton Leasing funded the purchase of 30 vehicles for approximately $2.4 million at the floating LIBOR rate on the date of the advance, plus 2.80%, or 4.55% interest on the date of the advance, with terms ranging from 24 to 36 months. The second line from The Bancorp Bank was a credit line for funding advances up to $850,000 at the Prime Rate per the Wall Street Journal on the date of the advance plus 2%, but not less than 4% on advances on 48-month terms. The Company used approximately $818,400 at 6.5% interest for the purchase of 13 vehicles, with terms ranging from 32 to 41 months.

 

Note 5 - Acquisitions

  

Beckley Acquisitions – March 2021

 

On March 3, 2021, through majority owned subsidiaries, the Company acquired a group of West Virginia dealerships and related real estate for a purchase price totaling approximately $43.4 million with approximately $41.6 million in cash and approximately $1.8 million in rollover equity in certain subsidiaries. The fair value of rollover equity was determined based on the implied fair value of equity with no discount for minority interest or lack of marketability. The dealerships operate under sales and service agreements with Buick-GMC, Chevrolet, and Kia. The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination and, accordingly, the operating results of the acquired dealerships have been included in the Company’s financial statements since the date of acquisition. The fair value of the net assets acquired was approximately $43.4 million. The Company incurred approximately $478,000 in acquisition costs, which were recognized in general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The following table summarizes the total consideration.

 

Cash   $ 41,595,574  
Rollover equity     1,805,000  
Total consideration   $ 43,400,574  

 

The following table summarizes the allocation of the total consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company is still reviewing fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and rollover equity as provisional. Therefore, the fair values are provisional measurements and may be subject to change.

 

Net Assets Acquired – March 2021 Beckley acquisitions

 

Assets acquired    
New vehicles  $11,464,250 
Used vehicles   8,493,404 
Parts & accessories   560,092 
Property & equipment   940,958 
Real property   10,600,000 
Operating leases right of use assets   3,066,886 
Other assets   43,243 
Franchise rights   8,200,000 
Tradename   3,200,000 
Goodwill   878,458 
Total assets acquired   47,447,291 
      
Liabilities assumed     
Accrued personal property tax   23,143 
Accrued vacation   94,803 
We owes   21,272 
Intransit floorplan liability   840,613 
Operating lease liabilities   3,066,886 
Total liabilities assumed   4,046,717 
Net assets acquired  $43,400,574 

 

The fair value of the franchise rights was based on the excess earnings method. The fair value of the tradename was based on the relief from royalty method. The franchise rights and tradename are indefinite lived assets and not subject to amortization.

 

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The excess of the consideration transferred in the acquisition over the net amounts assigned to the fair value of the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, which is attributable primarily to expected synergies and an assembled workforce. Total goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

The consolidated statements of operations include the following revenue and net income attributable to the acquired dealerships since the date of the acquisition:

 

    2021 
Revenue  $106,950,670 
Net income  $6,498,541 

 

The following unaudited pro forma summary in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, presents consolidated information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020:

 

   Pro Forma   Pro Forma 
   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
                
Net revenue  $59,143,311   $55,931,011   $127,348,730    147,652,798 
Net income   1,741,253    (1,982,654)   (2,902,193)   (5,102,432)

 

These amounts have been calculated by applying our accounting policies and estimates. The results of the acquired stores have been adjusted to reflect the following: accounting for inventory on a specific identification method, compensation expense, recognition of interest expense for financing related to stores, and corporate income taxes based on geographic location. No nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the acquisitions are included in the reported pro forma revenues and earnings.

 

Beckley Subaru Acquisition – May 2021

 

On May 5, 2021, through a majority-owned subsidiary, the Company acquired a Subaru dealership in West Virginia for a purchase price totaling approximately $4.7 million as summarized in the table below. The fair value of rollover equity was determined based on the implied fair value of equity with no discount for minority interest or lack of marketability. The dealership operates under a sales and service agreement with Subaru. The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination and, accordingly, the operating results of the acquired dealership have been included in the Company’s financial statements since the date of acquisition. The Company incurred approximately $18,500 in acquisition costs, which were recognized in general and administrative expense within the consolidated statements of operations.

 

The following table summarizes the total consideration.

 

Cash  $4,388,680 
Rollover equity   359,000 
Total consideration  $4,747,680 

 

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The following table summarizes the allocation of the total consideration to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on the respective fair values at the acquisition date. The Company is still reviewing fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, and rollover equity as provisional. Therefore, the fair values are provisional measurements and may be subject to change.

 

Net Assets Acquired – May 2021 Beckley Subaru acquisition

 

Assets acquired    
New vehicles  $594,058 
Used vehicles   1,882,714 
Property & equipment   654,872 
Operating leases right of use assets   3,671,546 
Other assets   205,471 
Franchise rights   1,300,000 
Tradename   300,000 
Goodwill   45,081 
Total assets acquired   8,653,742 
      
Liabilities assumed     
Accrued personal property tax   11,746 
Accrued vacation   35,212 
We owes   13,800 
Assumed floorplan   173,758 
Operating lease liabilities   3,671,546 
Total liabilities assumed   3,906,062 
Net assets acquired  $4,747,680 

 

The fair value of the franchise rights was based on the excess earnings method. The fair value of the trade name was based on the relief from royalty method. The franchise rights and trade name are indefinite lived assets and not subject to amortization.

 

The excess of the consideration transferred in the acquisition over the net amounts assigned to the fair value of the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill, which is attributable primarily to expected synergies and an assembled workforce. Total goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

The consolidated statements of operations include the following revenue and net income attributable to the acquired dealerships since the date of the acquisition:

 

    2021 
Revenue  $17,648,747 
Net income  $701,168 

 

The following unaudited pro forma summary in the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, presents consolidated information as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2020:

 

   Pro Forma   Pro Forma 
   For the Three Months   For the Nine Months 
   September 30,   September 30, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
                
Net revenue  $23,791,269   $21,161,383   $36,169,519    49,057,907 
Net income   (675,672)   (3,644,264)   (8,958,267)   (8,140,553)

 

These amounts have been calculated by applying our accounting policies and estimates. The results of the acquired stores have been adjusted to reflect the following: accounting for inventory on a specific identification method, compensation expense, recognition of interest expense for financing related to stores, and corporate income taxes based on geographic location. No nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the acquisitions are included in the reported pro forma revenues and earnings.

 

As a result of the Beckley Acquisitions in March 2021, the Company issued noncontrolling interests in two of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, LMP Beckley 001 Holdings, LLC (“001”) and LMP Beckley 002 Holdings, LLC (“002”), to the sellers of the Beckley Acquisitions. The noncontrolling interests represent 15% of the outstanding equity interests of 001 and 002 and totaled approximately $1.8 million as of March 3, 2021. As a result of the Beckley Subaru Acquisition on May 5, 2021, an additional approximately $359,000 of noncontrolling interest was issued to the sellers of Beckley Subaru. There were no additional changes in the outstanding equity interests of 001 and 002 from the Beckley Acquisitions through September 30, 2021.

 

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The sellers and the Company agreed to both put options exercisable by the noncontrolling interest holders and call options exercisable by the Company for the remaining 15% minority interest based on a formulaic approach. In order to appropriately account for the classification of the redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of the permanent equity, an evaluation of the contracts and ASC 480 and ASC 815 was performed. As the put option is outside of the Company’s control, the estimated redemption value of the minority interest is presented as a redeemable noncontrolling interest outside of permanent equity on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  As of September 30, 2021, the redemption value of the 15% noncontrolling interests was approximately $10.9 million, based on the contractually-defined redemption values as of the balance sheet date.

 

The Company allocates income and losses to the noncontrolling interest holders based on the applicable membership interest percentage. At each reporting period, the redeemable noncontrolling interests are recognized at the higher of (1) the initial carrying amounts of the nonco