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WiSA Technologies(WISA) - 2025 Q1 - Quarterly Report

Revenue and Profitability - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was $629,000, representing a 146% increase from $255,000 in the same period of 2024[12] - For the three months ended March 31, 2025, total net revenue was $629,000, a 147.1% increase from $255,000 in the same period of 2024[56] - Revenue from Components was $492,000, significantly up from $159,000 in the prior year, while Consumer Audio Products revenue increased to $137,000 from $96,000[56] - Gross profit for Q1 2025 was $69,000, compared to a gross deficit of $83,000 in Q1 2024[13] - The cost of net revenue for the same period was $560,000, compared to $338,000 in 2024, resulting in a gross loss of $9,563,000 for Q1 2025, compared to a net income of $2,707,000 in Q1 2024[170] Expenses and Losses - Total operating expenses increased to $9,500,000 in Q1 2025, up 133% from $4,075,000 in Q1 2024[13] - The net loss attributable to common stockholders for Q1 2025 was $9,563,000, compared to a net loss of $3,135,000 in Q1 2024[13] - Net cash used in operating activities was $6,024,000 for Q1 2025, an increase from $3,540,000 in Q1 2024, indicating higher cash outflows[21] - The company incurred salaries, benefits, and stock-based compensation expenses of $3,558,000 for Q1 2025, up from $2,284,000 in Q1 2024, indicating a 56% increase[170] - Research and development expenses increased to $2,361,000 in Q1 2025, up $646,000 from $1,715,000 in Q1 2024, primarily due to increased headcount and related costs[204] - Sales and marketing expenses rose to $1,495,000 in Q1 2025, an increase of $566,000 from $929,000 in Q1 2024, mainly due to higher salaries and consulting expenses[205] - General and administrative expenses surged to $5,644,000 in Q1 2025, an increase of $4,213,000 from $1,431,000 in Q1 2024, largely due to increased amortization and headcount-related costs[206] Cash and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $171,000 as of March 31, 2025, down from $3,330,000 as of December 31, 2024[9] - The company had cash and cash equivalents of $171,000 at the end of Q1 2025, down from $2,763,000 at the end of Q1 2024, reflecting a decrease in liquidity[21] - Total current assets decreased to $2,693,000 as of March 31, 2025, from $6,439,000 as of December 31, 2024[9] Compliance and Regulatory Issues - The company has received a notification from Nasdaq regarding non-compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, with a compliance period until November 3, 2025, to regain compliance[27] - The company has been granted a 180-day grace period to regain compliance with the minimum bid price requirement, which is critical for maintaining its Nasdaq listing[28] Stock and Equity - The company issued 5,986,893 common shares as stock-based compensation during the three months ended March 31, 2025[16] - The weighted average number of common shares used in computing net loss per common share was 53,681,828 for Q1 2025[13] - The company executed a 1-for-150 reverse stock split in April 2024, which has been retroactively adjusted in the financial statements[30] - The company issued common stock purchase warrants in connection with the February 2024 Public Offering, with a fair value of $6.308 million allocated to the warrants liability[126] Liabilities and Debt - Total liabilities decreased to $13,987,000 as of March 31, 2025, from $14,899,000 as of December 31, 2024[9] - The company issued promissory notes totaling $1,000,000 on January 19, 2024, with gross proceeds of $600,000 received before fees and expenses[97] - The DV Convertible Note was issued with a principal amount of $10,000,000, maturing on December 31, 2027, and carries an interest rate of 5.12% per annum[102] - As of March 31, 2025, the carrying value of the DV Convertible Note was $9,582,000 after a partial repayment of $406,000[108] Inventory and Assets - Total inventories decreased from $1.618 million on December 31, 2024, to $1.342 million on March 31, 2025[87] - Property and equipment, net increased from $58,000 on December 31, 2024, to $98,000 on March 31, 2025[87] - The company has made a deposit of $2 million related to a pending acquisition of CompuSystems Inc, recorded as "deposit on business combination" as of March 31, 2025[95] Future Outlook and Risks - The Company expects operating losses to continue due to additional costs related to research and development, plans to expand its product portfolio, and increase market share[78] - The Company will need to raise additional funds in the next 12 months through selling equity or incurring debt, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern[79] - The company has incurred recurring losses since inception and is subject to risks associated with being an emerging business[201]