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 March 31, 20212022

or

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 001-33169

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Creative Realities, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Minnesota41-1967918

State or Other Jurisdiction of


Incorporation or Organization

I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.
13100 Magisterial Drive, Suite 100, Louisville KY40223
Address of Principal Executive OfficesZip Code

(502) 791-8800

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:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareCREXThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Warrants to purchase Common StockCREXWThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has 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, 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 Act). Yes ☐   No ☒

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

As of May 17, 2021,16, 2022, the registrant had 11,854,47521,674,986 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 

PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
  (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents  3,535   1,826 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $618 and $1,230, respectively  3,806   2,302 
Unbilled receivables  22   41 
Work-in-process and inventories, net  2,126   2,351 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  663   507 
Total current assets $10,152  $7,027 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  849   931 
Property and equipment, net  1,251   1,340 
Intangibles, net  3,650   3,790 
Goodwill  7,525   7,525 
Other assets  6   5 
TOTAL ASSETS $23,433  $20,618 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Short-term seller note payable  1,637   1,637 
Accounts payable  1,547   1,661 
Accrued expenses  2,183   2,142 
Deferred revenues  1,425   764 
Customer deposits  920   770 
Current maturities of operating and finance leases  317   359 
Total current liabilities  8,029   7,333 
Long-term Payroll Protection Program note payable  -   1,552 
Long-term related party loans payable, net of $229 and $168 discount, respectively  4,348   4,436 
Long-term related party convertible loans payable, at fair value  2,132   2,270 
Long-term obligations under operating leases  532   584 
Long-term accrued expenses  107   108 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  15,148   16,283 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; 11,841 and 10,924 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  118   109 
Additional paid-in capital  59,381   56,712 
Accumulated deficit  (51,214)  (52,486)
Total shareholders’ equity  8,285   4,335 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $23,433  $20,618 

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
  (unaudited)    
ASSETS      
CURRENT ASSETS      
Cash and cash equivalents $5,988  $2,883 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $808 and $620, respectively  8,806   3,006 
Unbilled receivables  -   369 
Work-in-process and inventories, net  2,024   1,880 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  2,325   1,634 
Total current assets $19,143  $9,772 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  1,073   654 
Property and equipment, net  154   75 
Intangibles, net  26,445   4,850 
Goodwill  16,012   7,525 
Other assets  52   5 
TOTAL ASSETS $62,879  $22,881 
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
Short-term seller note payable $2,396  $- 
Accounts payable  4,881   2,517 
Accrued expenses  2,459   2,110 
Deferred revenues  3,586   426 
Customer deposits  2,973   1,525 
Current maturities of operating and finance leases  560   281 
Total current liabilities  16,855   6,859 
Long-term Related Party Acquisition Term Loan, net of $2,010 and $0 discount, respectively  7,990   - 
Long-term Related Party Consolidation Term Loan, net of $2,146 and $143 discount, respectively  5,039   4,624 
Long-term related party convertible loans payable, at fair value  -   2,251 
Warrant liability, at fair value  7,796   - 
Contingent acquisition consideration, at fair value  5,600   - 
Long-term obligations under operating leases  513   373 
Other liabilities  26   45 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  43,819   14,152 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000 shares authorized; 21,675 and 12,009 shares issued and outstanding, respectively  217   120 
Additional paid-in capital  68,626   60,863 
Accumulated deficit  (49,783)  (52,254)
Total shareholders’ equity  19,060   8,729 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY $62,879  $22,881 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

  For the Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Sales      
Hardware $2,816  $1,367 
Services and other  2,188   2,337 
Total sales  5,004   3,704 
Cost of sales        
Hardware  1,914   983 
Services and other  856   1,114 
Total cost of sales  2,770   2,097 
Gross profit  2,234   1,607 
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing  335   427 
Research and development  171   313 
General and administrative  2,109   2,512 
Bad debt (recovery)/expense  (512)  344 
Depreciation and amortization  344   366 
Goodwill impairment  -   10,646 
Total operating expenses  2,447   14,608 
Operating loss  (213)  (13,001)
         
Other income (expenses):        
Interest expense  (249)  (227)
Gain on settlement of obligations  1,565   40 
Change in fair value of Special Loan  166   (151)
Other income  4   1 
Total other income/(expense)  1,486   (337)
Income/(loss) before income taxes  1,273   (13,338)
Benefit from / (provision for) income taxes  (1)  155 
Net income/(loss) $1,272  $(13,183)
Basic earnings/(loss) per common share $0.11  $(1.35)
Diluted earnings/(loss) per common share $0.11  $(1.35)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  11,325   9,794 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  11,325   9,794 
  For the
Three Months Ended
 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Sales      
Hardware $6,459  $2,816 
Services and other  4,298   2,188 
Total sales  10,757   5,004 
Cost of sales        
Hardware  5,382   1,914 
Services and other  1,483   856 
Total cost of sales  6,865   2,770 
Gross profit  3,892   2,234 
Operating expenses:        
Sales and marketing  707   335 
Research and development  241   171 
General and administrative  2,754   2,109 
Bad debt (recovery)/expense  106   (512)
Depreciation and amortization  707   344 
Deal and transaction expenses  391   - 
Total operating expenses  4,906   2,447 
Operating loss  (1,014)  (213)
         
Other income/(expenses):        
Interest expense  (449)  (249)
Gain/(loss) on extinguishment/settlement of obligations  (295)  1,565 
Change in fair value of special loan  -   166 
Change in fair value of warrant liability  5,469   - 
Loss on debt waiver consent  (1,212)    
Other income  6   4 
Total other income  3,519   1,486 
Income before income taxes  2,505   1,273 
Benefit from/(provision for) income taxes  (3)  (1)
Net income $2,502  $1,272 
Basic earnings per common share $0.17  $0.11 
Diluted earnings per common share $0.17  $0.11 
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic  14,618   11,325 
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted  14,618   11,325 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Operating Activities:      
Net income $2,502  $1,272 
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash used in operating activities        
Depreciation and amortization  707   344 
Amortization of debt discount  181   72 
Stock-based compensation  551   539 
Gain on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program  -   (1,552)
Employee Retention and other Government Credits  16   - 
Change in fair value of Convertible Loan  -   (166)
Loss on extinguishment of debt  295   - 
Loss on debt waiver consent  1,212   - 
Allowance for doubtful accounts  116   6 
Increase in notes due to in-kind interest  -   158 
Gain on change in fair value of warrants  (5,469)  - 
Gain on settlement of obligations  -   (13)
Changes to operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable and unbilled receivables  (3,724)  (1,491)
Inventories  52   225 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  855   (156)
Vendor deposits  (78)  - 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  75   82 
Other assets  (11)  (1)
Accounts payable  2,292   (101)
Deferred revenue  1,901   661 
Accrued expenses  35   40 
Deposits  (213)  150 
Operating lease liabilities, net  (75)  (90)
Other liabilities  (19)  - 
Net cash used in operating activities  1,201   (21)
Investing activities        
Purchases of property and equipment  (10)  (3)
Acquisition of a business, net of cash acquired  (17,184)  - 
Capitalization of intern and external labor for software development  (775)  (112)
Net cash used in investing activities  (17,969)  (115)
Financing activities        
Principal payments on finance leases  -   (4)
Proceeds from sale of common stock in PIPE, net of offering expenses  1,814   - 
Proceeds from sale and exercise of pre-funded warrants in PIPE, net of offering expenses  8,295   - 
Proceeds from Acquisition Loan, net of offering expenses  9,868   - 
Repayment of Seller Note  (104)  - 
Proceeds from sale of shares via registered direct offering, net  -   1,849 
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities  19,873   1,845 
Increase/(decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  3,105   1,709 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period  2,883   1,826 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $5,988  $3,535 

 

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Operating Activities:      
Net income/(loss) $1,272  $(13,183)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash used in operating activities        
Depreciation and amortization  344   366 
Amortization of debt discount  72   85 
Stock-based compensation  539   50 
Gain on forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program  (1,552)  - 
Change in fair value of Convertible Loan  (166)  151 
Deferred tax provision  -   (175)
Allowance for doubtful accounts  6   328 
Increase in notes due to in-kind interest  158   47 
Loss on goodwill impairment  -   10,646 
Gain on settlement of obligations  (13)  (40)
Changes to operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable and unbilled receivables  (1,491)  1,056 
Inventories  225   (335)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (156)  (140)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  82   129 
Other assets  (1)  9 
Accounts payable  (101)  193 
Deferred revenue  661   681 
Accrued expenses  

40

   (453)
Deposits  150   595 
Other liabilities  (90)  (127)
Net cash used in operating activities  (21)  (117)
Investing activities        
Purchases of property and equipment  (3)  (47)
Capitalization of third-party labor for software development  (66)  (124)
Capitalization of internal labor for software development  (46)  (97)
Net cash used in investing activities  (115)  (268)
Financing activities        
Principal payments on finance leases  (4)  (8)
Proceeds from sale of shares via registered direct offering, net  1,849   - 
Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities  1,845   (8)
Increase/(decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents  1,709   (393)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period  1,826   2,534 
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period $3,535  $2,141 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(in thousands, except shares)

        Additional       
  Common Stock  paid in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  (Deficit)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2021  12,008,519  $120  $60,863  $(52,254) $8,729 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   551   -   551 
Shares issued and warrants exercised in private investment in public entity (“PIPE”)  7,166,505   72   2,206   -   2,278 
Shares issued in Reflect Systems, Inc. Merger  2,500,001   25   4,975   -   5,000 
Warrant repricing events  -   -   31   (31)  - 
Net income  -   -   -   2,502   2,502 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  21,675,025  $217  $68,626  $(49,783) $19,060 

 

        Additional       
  Common Stock  paid in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  (Deficit)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2020  10,924,287  $109  $56,712  $(52,486) $4,335 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   514   -   514 
Shares issued to directors as compensation  19,380   -   25   -   25 
Conversion of Disbursed Escrow Loan  97,144   1   263   -   264 
Gain on Extinguishment of Special Loan  -   -   26   -   26 
Sales of Shares via registered direct offering, net of offering cost  800,000   8   1,841   -   1,849 
Net income  -   -   -   1,272   1,272 
Balance as of March 31, 2021  11,840,811  $118  $59,381  $(51,214) $8,285 
        Additional       
  Common Stock  paid in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  (Deficit)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2020  10,924,287  $109  $56,712  $(52,486) $4,335 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   514   -   514 
Shares issued to directors as compensation  19,380   -   25   -   25 
Conversion of Disbursed Escrow Loan  97,144   1   263   -   264 
Gain on Extinguishment of Special Loan  -   -   26   -   26 
Sales of Shares via registered direct offering, net of offering cost  800,000   8   1,841   -   1,849 
Net income  -   -   -   1,272   1,272 
Balance as of March 31, 2021  11,840,811  $118  $59,381  $(51,214) $8,285 

        Additional       
  Common Stock  paid in  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  capital  (Deficit)  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2019  9,774,546  $98  $54,052  $(35,642) $18,508 
Stock-based compensation  -   -   19   -   19 
Shares issued to directors as compensation  20,425   -   31   -   31 
Net loss  -   -   -   (13,183)  (13,183)
Balance as of March 31, 2020  9,794,971  $98  $54,102  $(48,825) $5,375 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


CREATIVE REALITIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(all currency in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

NOTE 1: NATURE OF ORGANIZATION AND OPERATIONS

Unless the context otherwise indicates, references in these Notes to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements to “we,” “us,” “our” and “the Company” refer to Creative Realities, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Nature of the Company’s Business

Creative Realities, Inc. is a Minnesota corporation that provides innovative digital marketing technology and solutions to retail companies, individual retail brands, enterprises and organizations throughout the United States and in certain international markets. The Company has expertise in a broad range of existing and emerging digital marketing technologies, as well as the related media management and distribution software platforms and networks, device management, product management, customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows, and integrated solutions. Our technology and solutions include: digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems, interactive digital shopping assistants, advisors and kiosks, and other interactive marketing technologies such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing and web-based media that enable our customers to transform how they engage with consumers. We have expertise in a broad range of existing and emerging digital marketing technologies, as well as the following related aspects of our business: content, network management, and connected device software and firmware platforms; customized software service layers; hardware platforms; digital media workflows; and proprietary processes and automation tools.

Our main operations are conducted directly through Creative Realities, Inc., and under our wholly owned subsidiaries Allure Global Solutions, Inc., a Georgia corporation, (“Allure”), and Creative Realities Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation, and Reflect Systems, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Our other

Acquisition of Reflect

On November 12, 2021, the Company and Reflect Systems, Inc., or “Reflect,” entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended on as amended on February 8, 2022, the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which a direct, wholly owned subsidiaries,subsidiary of Creative Realities, LLC,CRI Acquisition Corporation, or “Merger Sub,” would merge with and into Reflect, with Reflect surviving as a Delaware limited liabilitywholly owned subsidiary of Creative Realities, and the surviving company of the merger, which transaction is referred to herein as the “Merger.” On February 17, 2022, the parties consummated the Merger.

Reflect provides digital signage solutions, including software, strategic and ConeXus World Global, LLC,media services to a Kentucky limited liability company, are effectively dormant.wide range of companies across the retail, financial, hospitality and entertainment, healthcare, and employee communications industries in North America. Reflect offers digital signage platforms, including ReflectView, a platform used by companies to power hundreds of thousands of active digital displays. Through its strategic services, Reflect assists its customers with designing, deploying and optimizing their digital signage networks, and through its media services, Reflect assists customers with monetizing their digital advertising networks.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, upon the closing of the Merger, Reflect stockholders as of the effective time of the Merger collectively received from the Company, in the aggregate, the following Merger consideration: (i) $16,166 in cash, (ii) 2,333,334 shares of common stock of Creative Realities (valued based on an issuance price of $2 per share) (the “CREX Shares”), (iii) the Secured Promissory Note (as described below), and (iv) supplemental cash payments (the “Guaranteed Consideration”), if any, payable on or after the three-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger (subject to the Extension Option described below, the “Guarantee Date”), in an amount by which the value of the CREX Shares on such anniversary is less than $6.40 per share, or if certain customers of Reflect collectively achieve over 85,000 billable devices online at any time on or before December 31, 2022, is less than $7.20 per share (such applicable amount, the “Guaranteed Price”), multiplied by the amount of CREX Shares held by the Reflect stockholders on the Guarantee Date (subject to the Extension Option described below), subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement.


 

Creative Realities may exercise an extension option (the “Extension Option”) to extend the Guarantee Date from the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date to six (6) months thereafter if (i) the Extension Threshold Price is greater than or equal to 70% of the Guaranteed Price described above, and (ii) Creative Realities provides written notice of its election to exercise the Extension Option at least ten (10) days prior to the three-year anniversary of the Closing. The “Extension Threshold Price” means the average closing price per share of Creative Realities Shares as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market (or NYSE) in the fifteen (15) consecutive trading day period ending fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date. If the Extension Threshold Price is less than 80% of the Guaranteed Price, then the Guaranteed Price will be increased by $1.00 per share.

In connection with the Merger, the Company adopted a Retention Bonus Plan and raised capital to, among other things, pay the cash portion of the Merger consideration. The Retention Bonus Plan and financings are described below.

Retention Bonus Plan

On February 17, 2022, in connection with the closing of the Merger (the “Closing”), the Company adopted a Retention Bonus Plan, pursuant to which the Company is required to pay to key members of Reflect’s management team an aggregate of $1,333 in cash, which was paid 50% at the Closing, and subject to continuous employment with Reflect or Creative Realities, 25% on the one-year anniversary of Closing and 25% on the two-year anniversary of the Closing. The future cash payments due on the one-year and two-year anniversaries of the Closing have been deposited into an escrow agreement. The Retention Bonus Plan also requires the Company to issue Common Stock having an aggregate value of $667 to the plan participants as follows: 50% of the value of such shares were issued at the Closing, and subject to continuous employment with Reflect or Creative Realities, 25% of the value of such shares will be issued on the one-year anniversary of Closing and the remaining 25% of the value of such shares will be issued on the two-year anniversary of the Closing. The shares issued on the Closing were valued at $2.00 per share, and the shares to be issued after the Closing will be determined based on dividing the value of shares issuable on such date divided by the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the shares as of such date as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Upon the resignation of a participant’s employment for “good reason,” or termination of the employment of a participant without “cause,” each as defined in the Retention Bonus Plan, the participant will be fully vested and will receive all cash and shares allocated to such participant under the Retention Bonus Plan. Any amounts unpaid by reason of a lapse in continuous employment or otherwise will be reallocated among the remaining Retention Bonus Plan participants.

Equity Financing

On February 3, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with a purchaser (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Purchaser, in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, (i) 1,315,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,315,000 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,851,505 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,851,505 shares of Common Stock (collectively, the “Private Placement”). The accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock are referred to herein collectively as the “Common Stock Warrants.” Under the Securities Purchase Agreement, each Share and accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock were sold together at a combined price of $1.535, and each Pre-Funded Warrant and accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock were sold together at a combined price of $1.5349, for gross proceeds of approximately $11,000 before deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses payable by the Company. Net proceeds to the Company were $10,160. The remaining exercise price for the Pre-Funded Warrant was $0.0001. Collectively, we refer to this transaction throughout this filing as the “Equity Financing”. The net proceeds from the Private Placement were used to fund, in part, payment of the closing cash consideration in the Merger.

Debt Financing

On February 17, 2022, the Company and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Borrowers”) refinanced their current debt facilities with Slipstream Communications, LLC (“Slipstream”), pursuant to a Second Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), and raised $10,000 in gross proceeds with a maturity date of February 1, 2025. The Credit Agreement also provides that the Company’s outstanding loans from Slipstream, consisting of its pre-existing $4,767 senior secured term loan and $2,418 secured convertible loan, with an aggregate of $7,185 in outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest under such loans, were consolidated into a Consolidation Term Loan with a maturity date of February 1, 2025. Collectively, we refer to this transaction throughout this filing as the “Debt Financing”. The net proceeds from the Credit Agreement were used to fund, in part, payment of the closing cash consideration in the Merger, and the cash payable under the terms of the Retention Bonus Plan at the Closing.


On February 17, 2022, in connection with the closing of the acquisition of Reflect, the Company issued to the representative of Reflect stockholders, RSI Exit Corporation (“Stockholders’ Representative”), a $2,500 Note and Security Agreement (the “Secured Promissory Note”). The Secured Promissory Note accrues interest at 0.59% (the applicable federal rate) and requires the Company and Reflect to pay equal monthly principal installments of $104 on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, commencing on March 15, 2022, Any remaining or unpaid principal is due and payable on February 17, 2023. The Secured Promissory Notes represents consideration in the Merger and is included as part of the purchase price.

See Note 8 Loans Payable to the Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion of the Company’s debt obligations and further discussion of the Company’s refinancing activities subsequent to December 31, 2021.

Liquidity and Financial Condition

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business and do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classifications of recorded assets and liabilities as a result of uncertainties.

We produced positive net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 but incurred a net loss2022 and for the year ended December 31, 20202021 and have negativehad positive cash flows from operating activities for both periods. As of March 31, 2021,2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,535$5,988 and a working capital surplus of $2,123.

On January 11, 2021, Creative Realities, Inc. received a notice from Old National Bank regarding forgiveness of the loan in the principal amount of $1,552 (the “PPP Loan”) that was made pursuant to the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020. According to such notice, the full principal amount of the PPP Loan and the accrued interest have been forgiven, resulting in a gain of $1,552 during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

On February 18, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor which provided for the issuance and sale by the Company of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”), in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”) at a purchase price of $2.50 per Share, for gross proceeds of $2,000. The net proceeds from the Offering after paying estimated offering expenses were approximately $1,849, which the Company intends to use for general corporate purposes. The closing of the Offering occurred on February 22, 2021.$2,288.

 


On March 7, 2021, the Company and Slipstream entered into an agreement to refinance the Company’s Loan and Security Agreement, including (1) the extension of all maturity dates therein to March 31, 2023, (2) the conversion of the Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note into equity, (3) access to an additional $1,000 via a multi-advance line of credit facility, and (4) the removal of the three times liquidation preference with respect to the Company’s Secured Convertible Special Loan Promissory Note.

Management believes that, based on (i) the forgiveness of our PPP Loan, (ii) the execution of the Offering and remaining availability for incremental offerings under our previously registered Form S-3 (including our current at-the-market offering), (iii)Equity Financing, (ii) the refinancing of our debt as part of the Debt Financing, including extension of the maturity date on our term loans, and convertible loans, as well as access to incremental borrowings under the new multi-advance line of credit, and (iv)(iii) our operational forecast through 2022 following completion of the Merger, that we can continue as a going concern through at least June 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. However, given our history ofhistorical net losses and cash used in operating activities, we obtained a continued support letter from Slipstream through June 30, 2022.May 16, 2023. We can provide no assurance that our ongoing operational efforts will be successful which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.

See Note 8 Loans Payable to the Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion of the Company’s debt obligations and further discussion of the Company’s refinancing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

NOTE 2: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A summary of the significant accounting policies consistently applied in the preparation of the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements follows:

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the applicable instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X and include all of the information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial reporting. These unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2020,2021, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2021.22, 2022.

The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for a full year. Management believes the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring items, considered necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented.

2. Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, applying the five-step model.

If an arrangement involves multiple performance obligations, the items are analyzed to determine the separate units of accounting, whether the items have value on a standalone basis and whether there is objective and reliable evidence of their standalone selling price. The total contract transaction price is allocated to the identified performance obligations based upon the relative standalone selling prices of the performance obligations. The standalone selling price is based on an observable price for services sold to other comparable customers, when available, or an estimated selling price using a cost plus margin approach. See Note 4 Revenue for additional detail and discussion of the Company’s performance obligations.


 


The Company estimates the amount of total contract consideration it expects to receive for variable arrangements by determining the most likely amount it expects to earn from the arrangement based on the expected quantities of services it expects to provide and the contractual pricing based on those quantities. The Company only includes some or a portion of variable consideration in the transaction price when it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. The Company considers the sensitivity of the estimate, its relationship and experience with the client and variable services being performed, the range of possible revenue amounts and the magnitude of the variable consideration to the overall arrangement. The Company receives variable consideration in very few instances.

Revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services under the terms of a contract and is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for transferring goods or providing services. The Company does not have any material extended payment terms as payment is due at or shortly after the time of the sale, typically ranging between thirty and ninety days. Observable prices are used to determine the standalone selling price of separate performance obligations or a cost plus margin approach when one is not available. Sales, value-added and other taxes collected concurrently with revenue producing activities are excluded from revenue.

The Company recognizes contract assets or unbilled receivables related to revenue recognized for services completed but not yet invoiced to the clients. Unbilled receivables are recorded as accounts receivable when the Company has an unconditional right to contract consideration. A contract liability is recognized as deferred revenue when the Company invoices clients in advance of performing the related services under the terms of a contract. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue when the Company has satisfied the related performance obligation.

The Company uses the practical expedient for recording an immediate expense for incremental costs of obtaining contracts, including certain design/engineering services, commissions, incentives and payroll taxes, as these incremental and recoverable costs have terms that do not exceed one year.

3. Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (netnet realizable value),value, determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method, and consist of the following:

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
Raw materials, net of reserve of $111 and $104, respectively $2,055  $1,920 
Inventory on consignment with distributors  12   208 
Work-in-process  59   223 
Total inventories $2,126  $2,351 

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
Raw materials, including those on consignment, net of reserve of $628 and $502, respectively $1,765  $1,583 
Work-in-process  259   297 
Total inventories $2,024  $1,880 

4. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We review the carrying value of all long-lived assets, including property and equipment, for impairment in accordance with ASC 360, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Under ASC 360, impairment losses are recorded whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. We evaluated whether there were any triggering events for consideration of impairment of our long-lived assets as of March 31, 20212022 and concluded there were none.

If the impairment tests indicate that the carrying value of the asset is greater than the expected undiscounted cash flows to be generated by such asset, an impairment loss would be recognized. The impairment loss is determined as the amount by which the carrying value of such asset exceeds its fair value. We generally measure fair value by considering sale prices for similar assets or by discounting estimated future cash flows from such assets using an appropriate discount rate. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate the fair value of assets, and accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates.


 


5. Basic and Diluted Earnings/(Loss) per Common Share

Basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per common share for all periods presented is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Basic weighted average shares outstanding includes only outstanding common shares. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding includes outstanding common shares and potential dilutive common shares outstanding in accordance with the treasury stock method. Shares reserved for outstanding stock options and warrants totaling 20,732,886 at March 31, 2022 were excluded from the computation of income/(loss) per share as no stock options or warrants were in-the-money as of March 31, 2022. Shares reserved for outstanding stock options and warrants totaling 7,032,375 at March 31, 2021 were excluded from the computation of income/(loss) per share as no stock options or warrants were in-the-money as of March 31, 2021. Shares reserved for outstanding stock options and warrants totaling 5,035,518 at March 31, 2020 were excluded from the computation of earnings/(loss) per share as all options and warrants were anti-dilutive due to the net loss in the period. In calculating diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021, in accordance with ASC 260 Earnings per share, we excluded the dilutive effect of the potential issuance of common stock upon an assumed conversion of the Convertible Loan as we havehad the intent and ability to settle the debt in cash.

6. Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are recognized in the financial statements for the tax consequences in future years of differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts based on enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates. Temporary differences arise from net operating losses, differences in basis of intangibles, stock-based compensation, reserves for uncollectible accounts receivable and inventory, differences in depreciation methods, and accrued expenses. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions utilizing an established recognition threshold and measurement attributes for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We had no uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

7. Goodwill and Definite-Lived Intangible Assets

We follow the provisions of ASC 350, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Pursuant to ASC 350, goodwill acquired in a purchase business combination is not amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually. The Company uses aan annual measurement date of September 30 (see Note 7 Intangible Assets and Goodwill).

Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized straight-line in accordance with their identified useful lives. Pursuant to ASC 350, these intangible assets are evaluated for impairment at least annually, or as indicators of impairment are identified.

8. Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Our significant estimates include: warrant liability valuation, contingent purchase consideration valuation, the allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation allowances related to deferred taxes, the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities, the fair value of liabilities reliant upon the appraised fair value of the Company, valuation of stock-based compensation awards and other assumptions and estimates used to evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets, goodwill and other intangible assets and the related amortization methods and periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

9. Leases

We account for leases in accordance with ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), as amended.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Right of use (“ROU”) assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. For this purpose, we consider only payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Our incremental borrowing rate is a hypothetical rate based on our understanding of what our credit rating would be. The ROU asset also includes any lease payments made prior to commencement and is recorded net of any lease incentives received. Our lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise such options.

Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current maturities of operating leases, and long-term obligations under operating leases on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. Finance leases


10. Business Combinations

Accounting for acquisitions requires us to recognize separately from goodwill the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred over the net acquisition date fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed. While we use our best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, our estimates are included in propertyinherently uncertain and equipment, net, current maturitiessubject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, which may be up to one year from the acquisition date, we may record adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with the corresponding offset to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of finance leases, and long-term obligations under financing leases onthe measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, any subsequent adjustments are recorded to our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

statements of operations. Refer to Note 5, Business Combination for a discussion of the accounting for the Merger.


NOTE 3: RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Recently adopted

On January 1, 2022, we early adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2021-08), which clarifies that an acquirer of a business should recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities in a business combination in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

None.

Not yet adopted

In August 2020, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 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): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity (ASU 2020-06), which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models available for convertible debt instruments. This guidance also eliminates the treasury stock method to calculate diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments and requires the use of the if-converted method. This guidance will be effective for us in the first quarter of 20222024 on a full or modified retrospective basis, with early adoption permitted. We do not expectare currently evaluating the adoption of this guidance to have a materialdisclosure requirements and potential impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses. The main objective is to provide financial statement users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date. The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to calculate credit loss estimates. For trade receivables and loans, entities will be required to estimate lifetime expected credit losses. The amendments are effective for public business entities that qualify as smaller reporting companies for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2022. We are currently evaluating the disclosure requirements related to adopting this guidance.


NOTE 4: REVENUE RECOGNITION

The Company applies ASC 606 for revenue recognition. The following table disaggregates the Company’s revenue by major source for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020:2021:

(in thousands) Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2021
  Three Months
Ended
March 31,
2020
 
Hardware $2,816  $1,367 
         
Services:        
Installation Services  575   869 
Software Development Services  274   142 
Managed Services  1,339   1,326 
Total Services  2,188   2,337 
         
Total Hardware and Services $5,004  $3,704 
(in thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
 
Hardware $6,459  $2,816 
         
Services:        
Installation Services  1,339   575 
Software Development Services  191   274 
Media Sales  65   - 
Managed Services  2,703   1,339 
Total Services  4,298   2,188 
         
Total Hardware and Services $10,757  $5,004 

The italicized headers within this footnote represent separate performance obligations the Company may sell. When a contract includes more than one such element, the Company bifurcates these performance obligations according to our accounting policy and separately accounts for each.

System hardware sales

System hardware revenue is recognized generally upon shipment of the product or customer acceptance depending upon contractual arrangements with the customercustomer. When hardware revenue is an element in instancesa multiple-element performance obligation, including those sales in which the saleCompany has bundled installation services, the recognition of system hardware revenue is recognized at completion of the sole performance obligation.installation services. Shipping charges billed to customers are included in hardware sales and the related shipping costs are included in hardware cost of sales. The cost of freight and shipping to the customer is recognized in cost of sales at the time of transfer of control to the customer. System hardware revenues are classified as “Hardware” within our disaggregated revenue.


Installation services

The Company performs outsourced installation services for customers and recognizes revenue upon completion of the installations. Installation services also includes engineering services performed as part of an installation project.

When system hardware sales include installation services to be performed by the Company, the goods and services in the contract are not distinct, so the arrangement is accounted for as a single performance obligation. Our customers control the work-in-process and can make changes to the design specifications over the contract term. Revenues are recognized over time as the installation services are completed based on the relative portion of labor hours completed as a percentage of the budgeted hours for the installation. Installation services revenues are classified as “Installation Services” within our disaggregated revenue.

The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to installation service performance obligations that are partially unsatisfied as of March 31, 2022 and 2021 were $301 and 2020 were $0.$0, respectively.


 

Software design and development services

Software and software license sales are recognized as revenue when a fixed fee order has been received and delivery has occurred to the customer. Revenue is recognized generally upon customer acceptance (point-in-time) of the software product and verification that it meets the required specifications. Software is delivered to customers electronically. Software design and development revenues are classified as “Software Development Services” within our disaggregated revenue.

Software as a service

Software as a service includes revenue from software licensing and delivery in which software is licensed on a subscription basis and is centrally hosted. These services often include software updates which provide customers with rights to unspecified software product upgrades and maintenance releases and patches released during the term of the support period. Contracts for these services are generally 12-36 months in length. We account for revenue from these services in accordance with ASC 985-20-15-5 and recognize revenue ratably over the performance period. Software as a service revenues are classified as “Managed Services” within our disaggregated revenue.

Maintenance and support services

The Company sells maintenance and support services which include access to technical support personnel for software and hardware troubleshooting and monitoring of the health of a customer’s network, access to a sophisticated web-portal for managing the end-to-end hardware and software digital ecosystem, and hosting support services through our network operations center, or NOC. These services provide either physical or automated remote monitoring which support customer networks 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

These contracts are generally 12-36 months in length and generally automatically renew for additional 12-month periods unless cancelled by the customer. Rates for maintenance and support contracts are typically established based upon a fee per location or fee per device structure, with total fees subject to the number of services selected. Revenue is recognized ratably and evenly over the term of the agreement. Maintenance and Support revenues are classified as “Managed Services” within our disaggregated revenue.

The Company also performs time and materials-based maintenance and repair work for customers. Revenue is recognized at a point in time when the performance obligation has been fully satisfied.

Media Sales

Through the Company’s acquisition of Reflect as a result of the Merger, the Company has the capability to assist its customers with designing, deploying and monetizing, through media services their digital advertising networks. This is executed through both subscription agreements to programmatic advertising content and through direct sales media agreements in which the Company sells ads on behalf of its clients to be deployed on those client networks. The Company and its clients operate these agreements on a revenue share basis. Media sales activities are classified as Services revenues.


NOTE 5: BUSINESS COMBINATION

On November 12, 2021, the Company and Reflect entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (as amended on as amended on February 8, 2022, the “Merger Agreement”) pursuant to which a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Realities, CRI Acquisition Corporation, or “Merger Sub,” would merge with and into Reflect, with Reflect surviving as a wholly owned subsidiary of Creative Realities, and the surviving company of the merger, which transaction is referred to herein as the “Merger.” On February 17, 2022, the parties consummated the Merger.

Reflect provides digital signage solutions, including software, strategic and media services to a wide range of companies across the retail, financial, hospitality and entertainment, healthcare, and employee communications industries in North America. Reflect offers digital signage platforms, including ReflectView, a platform used by companies to power hundreds of thousands of active digital displays. Through its strategic services, Reflect assists its customers with designing, deploying and optimizing their digital signage networks, and through its media services, Reflect assists customers with monetizing their digital advertising networks.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, upon the closing of the Merger, Reflect stockholders as of the effective time of the Merger collectively received from the Company, in the aggregate, the following Merger consideration: (i) $16,166 payable in cash, (ii) 2,333,334 shares of common stock of Creative Realities (valued based on an issuance price of $2 per share) (the “CREX Shares”), (iii) the Secured Promissory Note (as described below), and (iv) supplemental cash payments (the “Guaranteed Consideration”), if any, payable on or after the three-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger (subject to the Extension Option described below, the “Guarantee Date”), in an amount by which the value of the CREX Shares on such anniversary is less than $6.40 per share, or if certain customers of Reflect collectively achieve over 85,000 billable devices online at any time on or before December 31, 2022, is less than $7.20 per share (such applicable amount, the “Guaranteed Price”), multiplied by the amount of CREX Shares held by the Reflect stockholders on the Guarantee Date (subject to the Extension Option described below), subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement.

Creative Realities may exercise an extension option (the “Extension Option”) to extend the Guarantee Date from the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date to six (6) months thereafter if (i) the Extension Threshold Price is greater than or equal to 70% of the Guaranteed Price described above, and (ii) Creative Realities provides written notice of its election to exercise the Extension Option at least ten (10) days prior to the three-year anniversary of the Closing. The “Extension Threshold Price” means the average closing price per share of Creative Realities Shares as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market (or NYSE) in the fifteen (15) consecutive trading day period ending fifteen (15) days prior to the three-year anniversary of the Closing Date. If the Extension Threshold Price is less than 80% of the Guaranteed Price, then the Guaranteed Price will be increased by $1.00 per share.

Retention Bonus Plan

On February 17, 2022, in connection with the closing of the Merger, the Company adopted a Retention Bonus Plan, pursuant to which the Company is required to pay to key members of Reflect’s management team an aggregate of $1,333 in cash, which was paid 50% at the closing of the Merger (the “Closing”), and subject to continuous employment with Reflect or Creative Realities, 25% on the one-year anniversary of Closing and 25% on the two-year anniversary of the Closing. The future cash payments due on the one-year and two-year anniversaries of the Closing have been deposited into an escrow agreement. The Retention Bonus Plan also requires the Company to issue Common Stock having an aggregate value of $667 to the plan participants as follows: 50% of the value of such shares were issued at the Closing, and subject to continuous employment with Reflect or Creative Realities, 25% of the value of such shares will be issued on the one-year anniversary of Closing and the remaining 25% of the value of such shares will be issued on the two-year anniversary of the Closing. The shares issued on the Closing were valued at $2.00 per share, and the shares to be issued after the Closing will be determined based on dividing the value of shares issuable on such date divided by the trailing 10-day volume weighted average price (VWAP) of the shares as of such date as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market.

Upon the resignation of a participant’s employment for “good reason,” or termination of the employment of a participant without “cause,” each as defined in the Retention Bonus Plan, the participant will be fully vested and will receive all cash and shares allocated to such participant under the Retention Bonus Plan. Any amounts unpaid by reason of a lapse in continuous employment or otherwise will be reallocated among the remaining Retention Bonus Plan participants.


Secured Promissory Note

On February 17, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Merger, the Company issued to Stockholders’ Representative a $2,500 Note and Security Agreement (the “Secured Promissory Note”).

The Secured Promissory Note accrues interest at 0.59% (the applicable federal rate) and requires the Company and Reflect to pay equal monthly principal installments of $104 on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, commencing on March 15, 2022. Any remaining or unpaid principal shall be due and payable on February 17, 2023. All payments under the Secured Promissory Note will be paid to the escrow agent in the Merger Agreement to be placed into the escrow account to secure the Reflect stockholders’ indemnification obligations until released on the one-year anniversary of the closing of the Merger, at which time any remaining proceeds not subject to a pending indemnification claim will be paid to the exchange agent for payment to the Reflect Stockholders. The obligations of the Company and Reflect set forth in the Secured Promissory Note are secured by a first-lien security interest in various contracts of Reflect, together with all accounts arising under such contracts, supporting obligations related to the accounts arising under such contracts, all related books and records, and products and proceeds of the foregoing. Slipstream subordinated its security interest in such collateral, and the recourse for any breach of the Secured Promissory Note by the Company or Reflect will be against such collateral.

The preliminary purchase price of Reflect consisted of the following items:

(in thousands) Consideration 
Cash consideration for Reflect stock $16,664(1)
Cash consideration for Retention Bonus Plan  1,333(2)
Common stock issued to Reflect shareholders  4,667(3)
Common stock issued to Retention Bonus Plan  333(4)
Secured Promissory Note  2,500(5)
Earnout liability  5,600(6)
Total consideration  31,097 
Cash acquired  (813)(7)
Net consideration transferred $30,284 

 

(1)Cash consideration for outstanding shares of Reflect capital stock per Merger Agreement.
(2)Cash consideration utilized to fund the Retention Bonus Plan per Merger Agreement.
(3)Company common stock issued in exchange for outstanding shares of Reflect capital stock per Merger Agreement.
(4)Company common stock issued to fund the Retention Bonus Plan per Merger Agreement.

(5)The Secured Promissory Note accrues interest at 0.59% (the applicable federal rate) and requires the Company and Reflect to pay equal monthly principal installments of $104 on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, commencing on March 15, 2022. Any remaining or unpaid principal shall be due and payable on February 17, 2023.
(6)Represents an estimate of the fair value of the Guaranteed Consideration as of the Merger, which, if any, is payable on or after the three-year anniversary of the effective time of the Merger (subject to the Extension Option), in an amount by which the value of the CREX Shares on such anniversary is less than $6.40 per share, or if certain customers of Reflect collectively achieve over 85,000 billable devices online at any time on or before December 31, 2022, is less than $7.20 per share (such applicable amount, the “Guaranteed Price”), multiplied by the amount of CREX Shares held by the Reflect stockholders on the Guarantee Date (subject to the Extension Option), subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement.
(7)Represents the Reflect cash balance acquired at Closing.


The Company incurred $391 of direct transaction costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022. These costs are included in deal and transaction expense in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

The Company accounted for the Merger using the acquisition method of accounting. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is based on estimates of the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of February 17, 2022. The Company is continuing to obtain information to determine the acquired assets and liabilities, including tax assets, liabilities and other attributes. The components of the preliminary purchase price allocation are as follows:

(in thousands) Total 
Accounts receivable $1,823 
Inventory  196 
Prepaid expenses & other current assets  1,484 
Property and equipment  96 
Operating right of use assets  493 
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance  - 
Other assets  36 
Identified intangible assets:    
Definite-lived trade names  4,000 
Definite-lived Developed technology  12,000 
Definite-lived Customer relationships  5,000 
Definite-lived Noncompete agreements  500 
Goodwill  8,487 
Accounts payable  (104)
Accrued expenses  (314)
Customer deposits  (1,661)
Deferred revenues  (1,259)
Current maturities of operating leases  (277)
Long-term obligations under operating leases  (216)
Net consideration transferred $30,284 

The Company has engaged a third party valuation specialist to assist in the identification and calculation of the fair value of those separately identifiable intangible assets. The valuation procedures are not complete as of the time of this filing and, as such, preliminary valuations have been assigned based on internal financial models, cash projects, and historic retention information. The Company anticipates adjusting the values of these intangible assets, if any change is identified, through a measurement period to goodwill. Any adjustments to amortization expense will be recorded as an adjustment to the second quarter amortization expense.

The Company anticipates completing the following valuation approaches by asset:

Customer relationship asset will be estimated using the income approach through a discounted cash flow analysis wherein the cash flows will be based on estimates used to price the Merger. Discount rates applied will be benchmarked with reference to the implied rate of return from the Company’s pricing model and the weighted average cost of capital.

Trade name asset represents the “Reflect” brand name as marketed primarily as a full services digital software solution, marketed in numerous verticals with the exception of food service. The Company will apply the income approach through an excess earnings analysis to determine the fair value of the trade name asset. The Company will apply the income approach through a relief-from-royalty analysis to determine the fair value of this asset.

The developed technology assets are primarily comprised of know-how and functionality embedded in Reflect’s proprietary content management applications, which drive currently marketed products and services. The Company will apply the income approach through a relief-from-royalty analysis to determine the preliminary fair value of this asset.


The Company is amortizing the identifiable intangible assets on a straight-line basis over the weighted average lives ranging from 5 to 10 years as outlined below.

The table below sets forth the preliminary valuation and amortization period of identifiable intangible assets:

(in thousands) Preliminary Valuation  Amortization Period 
Identifiable definite-lived intangible assets:      
Trade names $4,000  5 years 
Developed technology  12,000  7 years 
Noncompete  500  2 years 
Customer relationships  5,000  10 years 
Total $21,500              

The Company estimated the preliminary fair value of the acquired property, plant and equipment using a combination of the cost and market approaches, depending on the component. The preliminary fair value of such property, plant and equipment is $96.

The excess of the purchase price over the preliminary estimated fair value of the tangible net assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired was recorded as goodwill and is subject to change upon final valuation. The factors contributing to the recognition of the amount of goodwill are based on several strategic and synergistic benefits that are expected to be realized from the Merger. These benefits include a comprehensive portfolio of iconic customer brands, complementary product offerings, enhanced national footprint, and attractive synergy opportunities and value creation. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The following unaudited pro forma information presents the combined financial results for the Company and Reflect as if the Merger had been completed at the beginning of the Company’s prior year, January 1, 2021.

(in thousands, except earnings per common share) 2021 
Net sales $30,680 
Net income/(loss) $799 
Earnings per common share $0.06 

The information above does not include the pro forma adjustments that would be required under Regulation S-X for pro forma financial information and does not reflect future events that may occur after December 31, 2021 or any operating efficiencies or inefficiencies that may result from the Merger and related financings. Therefore, the information is not necessarily indicative of results that would have been achieved had the businesses been combined during the periods presented or the results that the Company will experience going forward.


NOTE 5:6: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT

We measure certain financial assets, including cash equivalents, at fair value on a recurring basis. In accordance with ASC 820-10-30, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, ASC 820-10-35 establishes a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 — Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2 — Valuations based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices), such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 — Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and involve management judgment and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participants and pricing.

As discussed in Note 75 Business Combinations, the calculation of the fair value of the Guaranteed Consideration contains inputs which are unobservable and involve management judgment and are considered Level 3 estimates. Additionally, the separately identifiable intangible assets rely on a discounted cash flow model which utilizes inputs including the calculation of the weighted average cost of capital and management’s forecast of future financial performance which are unobservable and involve management judgment and are considered Level 3 estimates.

As discussed in Note 8 Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill, the calculation of the weighted average cost of capital and management’s forecast of future financial performance utilized within our discounted cash flow model for the impairment of goodwill contains inputs which are unobservable and involve management judgment and are considered Level 3 estimates.

As discussed in Note 89 Loans Payable, the Convertible Loan iswas reported at fair value. This liability is deemed to be a Level 3 valuation. Certain unobservable inputs into the calculation of the fair value of this liability include an estimate of the fair value of the Company at a future date using a discounted cash flow model, discount rate assumptions, and an estimation of the likelihood of conversion of the Convertible Loan. The Convertible Loan was refinanced into the Consolidation Term Loan in February 2022.

As of March 31, 2021, we utilizeddiscussed in Note 13 Warrants, the assistancecalculation of a third-party valuation specialist to assist in updating our fair value analysis of the Special Loan, resulting in recognition of a $166 gain during the period from the change in fair value of the liability and a corresponding increase in the debt balance recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company recorded a $151 loss during the same period in 2020 related to the fair value of the Special Loan.warranty liability contains valuation inputs which are based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices) and are considered Level 2 estimates.

NOTE 6:7: SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW STATEMENT INFORMATION

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2022  2021 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information        
Cash paid during the period for:        
Interest $321  $       - 
Income taxes, net $-  $- 


 

  Three Months Ended 
  March 31, 
  2021  2020 
Supplemental Cash Flow Information      
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest $-  $107 
Income taxes, net $-  $1 

NOTE 7:8: INTANGIBLE ASSETS, INCLUDING GOODWILL

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consisted of the following at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020: 2021:

 

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2021  2020 
  Gross     Gross    
  Carrying  Accumulated  Carrying  Accumulated 
  Amount  Amortization  Amount  Amortization 
Technology platform $4,635   3,463  $4,635   3,400 
Customer relationships  3,960   1,548   5,330   2,870 
Trademarks and trade names  640   574   1,020   925 
   9,235   5,585   10,985   7,195 
Accumulated amortization  5,585       7,195     
Net book value of amortizable intangible assets $3,650      $3,790     
  March 31,  December 31, 
  2022  2021 
  Gross     Gross    
  Carrying  Accumulated  Carrying  Accumulated 
  Amount  Amortization  Amount  Amortization 
Technology platform $16,635   3,930  $4,635   3,652 
Purchased and developed software  3,725   2,874   3,488   2,713 
In-Process internally developed software platform  1,362   -   824   - 
Customer relationships  8,960   1,802   3,960   1,692 
Non-compete  500   31   -   - 
Trademarks and trade names  4,640   740   640   640 
   35,822   9,377   13,547   8,697 
Accumulated amortization  9,377       8,697     
Net book value of amortizable intangible assets $26,445      $4,850     

For the three months ended March 31, 20212022, the Company added intangible assets as a result of accounting for the Merger in accordance with ASC 805 Business Combinations, as outlined in Note 5: Business Combinations. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2020,March 31, 2021, amortization of intangible assets charged to operations was $680 and $140, respectively.

Both the intangible assets and $159, respectively. Duringthe related amortization expense related to the Merger which were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022 represent estimates. The Company has engaged a third party valuation specialist to value the Company wrote-offseparately identifiable intangible assets. Any differences between the values initially recorded for the intangible assets as of the Merger and those as a $380 fully amortized trade name asset andresult of the valuation report will be recorded as a $1,370 fully amortized customer list asset and the related accumulatedmeasurement period adjustment through goodwill, including adjusting year-to-date amortization for each related to ConeXus World Global, LLC. There was no impact on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet or Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations during the period.expense as a period expense, if applicable.


Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired. Goodwill is subject to an impairment review at a reporting unit level, on an annual basis as of the end of September of each fiscal year, or when an event occurs, or circumstances change that would indicate potential impairment. TheFollowing the Merger, the Company evaluated its reporting units in accordance with ASC 280 Segment Reporting and concluded that the Company has only one reporting unit, and thereforeunit. Therefore, the entire goodwill is allocated to that reporting unit. There were no indicators of impairment as of or during the three months ended March 31, 2021.2022.


 

Interim Impairment Assessment – March 31, 2020

Despite the excess fair value identified in our 2019 annual impairment assessment, we determined that the reduced cash flow projections and the significant decline in our market capitalization as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic during the three months ended March 31, 2020 indicated that an impairment loss may have been incurred during the first quarter. As a result of our qualitative assessment, we concluded that indicators of impairment were present and that a quantitative interim impairment assessment of our goodwill was necessary, resulting in us recording a non-cash impairment loss of $10,646 as of March 31, 2020. We recorded the estimated impairment losses in the caption “Goodwill impairment” in our Consolidated Statement of Operations.

NOTE 8:9: LOANS PAYABLE

The outstanding debt with detachable warrants, as applicable, are shown in the table below. Further discussion of the notes follows.

As of March 31, 2021 
Debt Type Issuance
Date
 Principal  Maturity
Date
  Warrants  Interest Rate Information 
G 3/7/2021  4,577  3/31/2023   649,965  8.0% interest(1)
D 11/19/2018  1,637  2/15/2020   -  3.5% interest 
H 3/7/2021  2,298  3/31/2023  -  10.0% interest(1)
  Total debt, gross  8,512      649,965    
  Fair value (H)  (166          
  Total debt, gross  8,346           
  Debt discount  (229)          
  Total debt, net $8,117           
  Less current maturities  (1,637)          
  Long term debt $6,480           
As of March 31, 2022 
Debt Type Issuance
Date
 Principal  Maturity
Date
 Warrants  Interest Rate Information 
A 2/17/2022  $10,000  2/15/2025  2,500,000  8.0% interest(1) 
B 2/17/2022  2,396  2/17/2023  -  0.59% interest (2) 
C 2/17/2022  7,185  2/15/2025  2,694,495  10.0% interest(3) 
  Total debt, gross  19,581     5,194,495    
  Debt discount  (4,156)         
  Total debt, net $15,425          
  Less current maturities  (2,396)         
  Long term debt $13,029          

As of December 31, 2020 
Debt Type Issuance
Date
 Principal  Maturity
Date
  Warrants  Interest Rate Information 
A 6/30/2018 $264  N/A   -  0.0% interest 
B 1/16/2018  1,085  3/31/2023   61,729  10.0% interest 
C 8/17/2016  3,255  3/31/2023   588,236  10.0% interest 
D 11/19/2018  1,637  2/15/2020   -  3.5% interest 
E 12/30/2019  2,177  3/31/2023   -  10.0% interest 
F 4/27/2020  1,552  4/27/2022   -  1.0% interest 
  Total debt, gross  9,970      649,965    
  Fair value (E)  93           
  Total debt, gross  10,063           
  Debt discount  (168)          
  Total debt, net $9,895           
  Less current maturities  (1,637)          
  Long term debt $8,258           
As of December 31, 2021 
Debt Type Issuance
Date
 Principal  Maturity
Date
 Warrants  Interest Rate Information 
D 8/17/2016  $4,767  2/17/2025  588,236  8.0% interest(4) 
E 12/30/2019  2,418  2/17/2025  -  10.0% interest(4) 
  Total debt, gross  7,185     588,236    
  Fair value (B)  (166)         
  Total debt, gross  7,019          
  Debt discount  (144)         
  Total debt, net $6,875          
  Less current maturities  -          
  Long term debt  $6,875          

A – Secured Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note with related partyAcquisition Loan

B – Reflect Seller Secured Revolving Promissory Note with related party

C – Consolidation Term Loan

D – Term Loan with related party

D – Amended and Restated Seller Note from acquisition of Allure

E – Secured Convertible Special Loan Promissory Note, at fair value

F – Paycheck Protection Program Loan from Small Business Administration

G – New Term Loan with related party

H – Convertible Loan with related party, at fair value

(1)(1)8.0% cash interest per annum through maturity at February 15, 2025.
(2)

0.59% cash interest per annum (the applicable federal rate) through maturity at February 17, 2023.

(3)10.0% cash interest per annum through maturity at February 15, 2025.
(4)Interest iswas paid-in-kind (“PIK”) through October 2021, at which point interest becomesbecame payable in cash

at the stated interest rates through maturity.


SBA Paycheck Protection Program Loan

On April 27, 2020, the Company entered into a Promissory Note with Old National Bank (the “Promissory Note”), which provided for an unsecured loan of $1,552 pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act and applicable regulations (the “CARES Act”). The Promissory Note had a term of two years with a 1% per annum interest rate.

On January 11, 2021, Creative Realities, Inc. received a notice from Old National Bank regarding forgiveness of the loan in the principal amount of $1,552 (the “PPP Loan”) that was made pursuant to the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020. According to such notice, the full principal amount of the PPP Loan and the accrued interest have been forgiven, resulting in a gain of $1,552 during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Secured Promissory Note

On February 17, 2022, in connection with the closing of the Merger, the Company issued to RSI Exit Corporation (“Stockholders’ Representative”), the representative of Reflect stockholders, a $2,500 Note and Security Agreement (the “Secured Promissory Note”).

The Secured Promissory Note accrues interest at 0.59% per annum (the applicable federal rate) and requires the Company and Reflect to pay equal monthly principal installments of $104 on the fifteenth (15th) day of each month, commencing on March 15, 2022. Any remaining or unpaid principal shall be due and payable on February 17, 2023. All payments under the Secured Promissory Note will be paid to the escrow agent in the Merger Agreement to be placed into the escrow account to secure the Reflect stockholders’ indemnification obligations until released on the one-year anniversary of the closing of the Merger, at which time any remaining proceeds not subject to a pending indemnification claim will be paid to the exchange agent for payment to the Reflect Stockholders. The Secured Promissory Note is secured by a first-lien security interest in certain contracts of Reflect, including obligations arising out of those certain contracts.. The Company has the right to offset amounts payable under the Secured Promissory Note upon a final, non-appealable decision of a court that entitles the Company or its affiliates to any damages for indemnification under the Merger Agreement, or the Stockholders’ Representative’s agreement in writing to such damages.

Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement

On March 7, 2021,February 17, 2022, Creative Realities, Inc. (the “Company”) and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company“Borrowers”) refinanced their current debt facilities with Slipstream Communications, LLC (“Slipstream”), pursuant to ana Second Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Borrowers include Reflect Systems, Inc. (“Reflect”), which became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company as a result of the closing of the Merger on February 17, 2022. The debt facilities continue to be fully secured by all assets of the Company. The maturity date (“Maturity Date”) on the outstanding debt and new debt is extended to March 31, 2023. Borrowers.

The Credit Agreement (i)also provides a $1,000that the Company’s outstanding loans from Slipstream at December 31, 2021, consisting of availabilityits pre-existing $4,767 senior secured term loan and $2,418 secured convertible loan, with an aggregate of $7,185 in outstanding principal and accrued and unpaid interest under a line of credit (the “Line of Credit”), (ii) consolidates our existing term and revolving line of credit facilitiessuch loans, were consolidated into a new term loan (the “New“Consolidation Term Loan”) having. The Consolidation Term Loan has an aggregate principal balanceinterest rate of approximately $4,550 (including a 3.0% issuance fee capitalized into10.0%, with 75.0% warrant coverage (or 2,694,495 warrants). On the principal balance), (iii) increasesfirst day of each month, commencing March 1, 2022 through February 1, 2025, the outstanding special convertible term loan (the “Convertible Loan”) to approximately $2,280 (including a 3.0% issuance fee capitalized into the principal balance), and (iv) extinguishes the outstanding obligations owed with respect to a $264 existing disbursed escrow loan in exchange for shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Disbursed Escrow Conversion Shares”), valued at $2.718 per share (the trailing 10-day VWAP as reportedBorrowers will make interest-only payments on the Nasdaq Capital Market as of the date of execution of the Credit Agreement). The Line of Credit and Convertible Loan accrue interest at 10% per year, and the NewConsolidation Term Loan accrues interest at 8%(estimated to be $60 per year.

The New Term Loan requires no principal payments until the Maturity Date,monthly payment). Commencing on September 1, 2023, and interest payments are payable on the first day of each month thereafter until the Maturity Date. All interest payments owed priorDate, the Borrowers will make a payment on the Consolidation Term Loan, in an equal monthly installment of principal sufficient to October 1, 2021 are payable as PIK payments, or increasesfully amortize the Consolidation Term Loan in eighteen equal installments (estimated to be $399 per monthly installment). The Company assessed the principal balancecombination of the Newpre-existing senior secured term loan and secured convertible loan in accordance with ASC 470 Debt and determined the transaction should be accounted for as an extinguishment, in part as the Consolidation Term Loan only.eliminated a substantive conversion feature. In aggregate the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of $295, primarily associated with the write-off of pre-existing debt discounts.

In addition to refinancing the existing debt with Slipstream, the Company issued to Slipstream a $10,000, 36-month senior secured term loan (the “Acquisition Loan”) resulting in $10,000 in gross proceeds, or $9,950 in net proceeds. The LineAcquisition Loan matures on February 17, 2025 (the “Maturity Date”)and has an interest rate of Credit and Convertible Loan require payments of accrued interest payable on8.0%, with 50.0% warrant coverage (or 2,500,000 warrants). On the first day of each month, commencing March 1, 2022 through AprilFebruary 1, 2022. All such interest2025, the Borrowers will make interest-only payments made prioron the Acquisition Loan (estimated to October 1, 2021 are payable as PIK payments, or increases to the principal balances under the Line of Credit and Convertible Loan only.be $67 per monthly payment). No principal payments on the Acquisition Loan are owed under the Line of Credit or Convertible Loan until April 1, 2022, at which time all principal and interest on each of the Line of Credit and Convertible Loan will be paid in monthly installmentspayable until the Maturity Date to fully amortize outstanding principal by the Maturity Date.


 

All payments of interest (other than PIK payments) and principal on the Line of Credit and Convertible Loan may be paid, in the Company’s sole discretion, in shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “Payment Shares,” and together

In connection with the Disbursed Escrow Conversion Shares,Acquisition Loan and Consolidation Term Loan warrant coverage, the “Shares”). The Payment Shares will be valued onCompany issued to Slipstream a per-Share basis at 70%warrant to purchase an aggregate of the VWAP of the Company’s shares of common stock as reported on the Nasdaq Capital Market for the 10 trading days immediately prior to the date such payment is due; provided that the Payment Shares shall not be valued below $0.50 per Share (the “Share Price”).

The Credit Agreement limits the Company’s ability to issue Shares as follows (the “Exchange Limitations”): (1) The total number of Shares that may be issued under the Credit Agreement will be limited to 19.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock on the date the Credit Agreement is signed (the “Exchange Cap”), unless stockholder approval is obtained to issue shares in excess of the Exchange Cap; (2) if Slipstream and its affiliates (the “Slipstream Group”) beneficially own the largest ownership position of5,194,495 shares of Company common stock immediately prior(the “Lender Warrant”). The Lender Warrant has a five-year term, an initial exercise price of $2.00 per share, subject to the proposed issuance of Payment Shares and such shares are less than 19.99% of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Company common stock, the issuance of such Payment Shares will not cause the Slipstream Group to beneficially own in excess of 19.99% of the issued and outstanding shares of Company common stock after such issuance unless stockholder approval is obtained for ownership in excess of 19.99%; and (3) if the Slipstream Group does not beneficially own the largest ownership position of shares of Company common stock immediately prior to the proposed issuance of Payment Shares, the Company may not issue Payment Shares to the extent that such issuance would result in Slipstream Group beneficially owning more than 19.99% of the then issued and outstanding shares of Company common stock unless (A) such ownership would not be the largest ownership positionadjustments in the Company, or (B) stockholder approvalLender Warrant, and is obtained for ownership in excess of 19.99%.


We evaluated the instruments within the Credit Agreement separately for purposes of concluding on whether the amendment represented a modification or extinguishmentnot exercisable until August 17, 2022. The warrants were assessed in accordance with ASC 470 and ASC 815 DebtDerivatives.

The Convertible Loan was and were deemed to have hadrepresent bifurcated derivative instruments that should be recorded as liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company performed a substantive conversion feature both added and removed viaBlack-Scholes valuation of the Credit Agreement, one whichwarrants as of the holder is reasonably willing and able to exercise their rights under the agreement,issuance date, resulting in extinguishment accounting fora fair value of $0.8129 per warrant. In recording the Convertible Loanwarrant liability, the Company recorded a debt discount associated with each of the Acquisition and Consolidation Term Loans in an amount of $2,032 and $2,190, respectively. These amounts are being amortized straight-line through interest expense over the life of the loans, resulting in incremental interest expense of $162 during the three months ended March 31, 2021. Pursuant2022.

In certain circumstances, upon a fundamental transaction of the Company (e.g., a disposal or sale of all or the greater part of the assets or undertaking of the Company, an amalgamation or merger with another company, or implementation of a scheme of arrangement), the holder of the Lender Warrant will have the right to ASC 825-10-25-1, Fair Value Option, we made an irrevocable electionrequire the Company to reportrepurchase the Convertible LoanLender Warrant at its fair value using a Black Scholes option pricing formula; provided that such holder may not require the Company or its successor entity to repurchase the Lender Warrant for the Black Scholes value in connection with changes in fair value recorded througha fundamental transaction that is not approved by the Company’s Condensed Consolidated StatementBoard of Operations in each reporting period.Directors, and therefore not within the Company’s control.

 

We evaluated the Credit Agreement in accordance with ASC 470 Debt. The New Term Loan was accounted for as a modification, resulting in recording of $133 of incremental debt discount which will be amortized straight-line over the remaining life of the debt. We recorded a net gain of $26 via the extinguishment of the Special Loan, which was recorded as additional paid in capital in the Statement of Shareholders Equity given the transaction was with a related party, Slipstream. We expensed $69 of costs incurred with third parties as a result of extinguishment of the Special Loan , modification of the New Term Loan, and extinguishment of the Disbursed Escrow Loan.

Loan and Security Agreement History

Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, and Thirteenth Amendment; Modification of Conversion Date of Special Loan under Loan and Security Agreement

Prior to the execution of the Credit Agreement, Borrower and Slipstream were parties to a Loan and Security Agreement. On March 7, 2021, On February 28, 2021, January 31, 2021, December 31, 2020, November 30, 2020, and September 29, 2020, the Companyparties entered into several amendments to the Loan and Security Agreement with its subsidiaries and Slipstream to amend the automatic conversion date of the Special Loan.Loan and, later, to eliminate the conversion feature. Each amendment extended the automatic conversion date of the Special Loan. The Company paid no fees in exchange for these extensions.extensions, with the exception of the March 7, 2021 extension which resulted in the Company recording of $133 of incremental debt discount, a net gain of $26 via the extinguishment of the Special Loan, and expense of $69 of costs incurred with third parties as a result of extinguishment of the Special Loan, modification of the New Term Loan, and extinguishment of the Disbursed Escrow Loan.


Secured Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note

The Fourth Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement included entry into a Secured Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note between the Company and Slipstream, and, effective June 30, 2018 we drew $264 in conjunction with our exit from a previously leased operating facility. The principal amount of the Secured Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note bearsbore no interest. Upon entry into the Credit Agreement on March 7, 2021, this note was converted into Disbursed Escrow Conversion Shares, with elimination of the debt recorded as an equity issuance with the Statement of Shareholders Equity during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

Amended and Restated Seller Note from acquisition of Allure


 

The Amended and Restated Seller Note represents a note payable due from Allure to Seller, under a pre-existing Seller Note which was amended and restated to a reduced amount of $900 through the Stock Purchase Agreement. At the closing date, the estimated net working capital deficit of Allure was $801 in excess of the target net working capital as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement. As of the acquisition date, Allure also had accounts payable to Seller for outsourced services of $2,204. We agreed with the Seller to settle the estimated net working capital deficit through a reduction in the accounts payable to Seller as of the acquisition date and to further amend the Seller Note to include the remaining $1,403 accounts payable due from Allure to Seller, resulting in an Amended and Restated Seller Note of $2,303. That debt is represented by our issuance to the Seller of a promissory note accruing interest at 3.5% per annum. The promissory note requires us to make quarterly payments of interest only through February 19, 2020, on which date the promissory note matured and all remaining amounts owing thereunder became due.

The promissory note is convertible into shares of Creative Realities common stock, at the seller’s option on or after the 180th day after issuance, at an initial conversion price of $8.40 per share, subject to customary equitable adjustments. Conversion of all amounts owing under the promissory note will be mandatory if the 30-day volume-weighted average price of our common stock exceeds 200% of the common stock trading price at the closing of the acquisition. We granted the seller customary registration rights for the shares of our common stock issuable upon conversion of the promissory note.

On February 20, 2020, Creative Realities, Inc. and Allure made a demand for arbitration against Seller for (1) breach of contract, (2) indemnification, and (3) fraudulent misrepresentation under the Allure Purchase Agreement. This demand included a claim for the right to offset the amounts owing under the Amended and Restated Seller Note due February 20, 2020. We did not pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on its maturity date. On February 27, 2020, Seller sent the Company a notice of breach for failure to pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on the maturity date of February 20, 2020 and demanding immediate payment. On September 11, 2020, we served a First Amended Demand in the arbitration with Seller, and on November 5, 2020, Seller pre-served a Motion for Summary Disposition in the arbitration demanding payment of the Amended and Restated Seller Note and accrued interest. The Company continued to accrue interest on the Amended and Restated Seller Note and have included $87 in accrued expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2021.

On May 13, 2021, the Company and Seller entered into a settlement agreement wherein neither party admitted liability, and the Company agreed to pay, and Seller agreed to accept, $100 as settlement in full for the outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest under the Amended and Restated Seller Note and a mutual release of all claims related to the Amended and Restated Seller Note and sale transaction under the Allure Purchase Agreement and all related agreements. The Company expects to record a gain on settlement of obligations of $1,624 during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

NOTE 9:10: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation

On August 2, 2019, the Company filed suit in Jefferson Circuit Court, Kentucky, against a supplier of Allure for breach of contract, breach of warranty, and negligence with respect to equipment installations performed by such supplier for an Allure customer. This case remains in the early stages of litigation, in part due to delays resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and, as a result, the outcome of each case is unclear, so the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the possible recovery, or range of recovery, if any.

On October 10, 2019, the Allure customer that is the basis of our claim above sent a demand to the Company for payment of $3,200 as settlement for an alleged breach of contract related to hardware failures of equipment installations performed by Allure between November 2017 and August 2018. The suits filed by and against Allure have been adjoined in the Jefferson Circuit Court, Kentucky in January 2020. This suit remains in the early stages of litigation with discovery requests ongoing, and, as a result, the outcome of the suit and the allocation of liability, if any, remain unclear, so the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the possible liability, recovery, or range of magnitude for either the liability or recover,recovery, if any, at the time of this filing.


The Company has notified its insurance company on notice of potential claims and continues to evaluate both the claim made by the customer and potential avenues for recovery against third parties should the customer prevail.

On February 20, 2020, the Company and Allure made a demand for arbitration against Seller for breach of contract, indemnification, and fraudulent misrepresentation under the Allure Purchase Agreement. This demand included a claim for the right to offset the amounts owing under the Amended and Restated Seller Note due February 20, 2020. We did not pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on its maturity date. On February 27, 2020, Seller sent the Company a notice of breach for failure to pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on the maturity date of February 20, 2020 and demanding immediate payment. On September 11, 2020, we served a First Amended Demand in the arbitration with Seller, and on November 5, 2020, Seller pre-served a Motion for Summary Disposition in the arbitration demanding payment of the Amended and Restated Seller Note and accrued interest. In December 2020, the parties entered a pre-arbitration mediation process in an effort to settle the litigation. On May 13, 2021, the Company and Seller entered into a settlement agreement wherein neither party admitted liability, and the Company agreed to pay, and Seller agreed to accept, $100 as settlement in full for the outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest under the Amended and Restated Seller Note and a mutual release of all claims related to the Amended and Restated Seller Note and sale transaction under the Allure Purchase Agreement and all related agreements. The Company expects to record a gain on settlement of obligations of $1,624 during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

Except as noted above, the Company is not party to any other material legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, and there were no other such proceedings pending during the period covered by this Report.

Settlement of obligations

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the full principal amount of the PPP Loan and the accrued interest of $1,552 were forgiven and recorded as a gain on settlement.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company settled and/or wrote off obligations of $59 for aggregate cash payments of $19 and recognized a gain of $40 related to legacy accounts payable deemed to no longer be legal obligations to vendors.

Employee-related Expenses

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we completed a reduction-in-force and accrued one-time termination benefits related to severance to the affected employees of $135, the total of which was paid during the three months ended June 30, 2020. There were no comparable activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

NOTE 10:11: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

In addition to theWe had no related party transactions beyond those financing transactions with Slipstream, a related party, discussed in Note 8 Loans Payable, we have the following related party transactions.

33 Degrees Convenience Connect, Inc., a related party that is approximately 17.5% owned by a member of our senior management (“33 Degrees”), is a customer of both equipment and services from the Company. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had sales to 33 Degrees of $111, or 2.2%, and $500, or 13.5%, respectively, of consolidated revenue. Accounts receivable due from 33 Degrees was $13, or 0%, and $40, or 1.2%, of consolidated accounts receivable at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.

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NOTE 11:12: INCOME TAXES

Our deferred tax assets are primarily related to net federal and state operating loss carryforwards (NOLs). We have substantial NOLs that are limited in usage by IRC Section 382. IRC Section 382 generally imposes an annual limitation on the amount of NOLs that may be used to offset taxable income when a corporation has undergone significant changes in stock ownership within a statutory testing period. We have performed a preliminary analysis of the annual NOL carryforwards and limitations that are available to be used against taxable income. Based on the history of losses of the Company, there continues to be a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of the Company with a definite life.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, we reported tax liability of $0. As of March 31, 2021,2022, the net deferred tax assets totaled $0 after valuation allowance, consistent with December 31, 2020.2021.


 

NOTE 12:13: WARRANTS

A summary of outstanding equity warrants is included below:

  Warrants (Equity) 
  Amount  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Balance January 1, 2022  4,103,211  $4.48   1.73 
Warrants issued  5,851,505   1.535   5.00 
Warrants exercised  (5,851,505)  1.535   4.86 
Balance March 31, 2022  4,103,211  $4.15   1.48 

  Warrants (Liability) 
  Amount  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Balance January 1, 2022  -  $-   - 
Warrants issued  13,761,000   1.63   5.00 
Warrants expired  -   -   - 
Balance March 31, 2022  13,761,000  $1.63   4.86 

On February 17, 2022, in connection with obtaining a waiver of certain restrictions in investment documents between an investor and the Company in order to consummate the financing contemplated by the Credit Agreement, the Company paid consideration to such investor in the form of a warrant (the “Purchaser Warrant”) to purchase 1,400,000 shares of Company common stock in an at-the-market offering under Nasdaq rules. The number of shares of Company common stock subject to the Purchaser Warrant is equal to the waiver fee ($175) divided by $0.125 per share. The exercise price of the Purchaser Warrant is $1.41 per share, and the Purchaser Warrant is not exercisable until August 17, 2022. The Purchaser Warrant expires five years from the date of issuance. The Company evaluated the Purchaser Warrant and concluded that it does not meet the criteria to be classified within stockholders’ equity. The Purchaser Warrant includes provisions which could result in a different settlement value, for the Purchaser Warrant depending on the registration status of the underlying shares. Because these conditions are not an input into the pricing of a fixed-for-fixed option on the Company’s ordinary shares, the Purchaser Warrant is not considered to be indexed to the Company’s own stock. The Company recorded these warrants as liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with subsequent changes in their respective fair values recognized in the consolidated statements of operations at each reporting date. At the date of issuance, the Company performed a Black-Scholes valuation of the Purchaser Warrant, resulting in a fair value of $0.8656 per warrant. In recording the warrant liability, the Company recorded an expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations associated with the issuance of the Purchaser Warrant of $1,211. At March 31, 2022, the Company reassessed the fair value of the Purchase Warrant via Black Scholes valuation methodology and determined that the fair value of the Purchaser Warrant was $0.5815 per warrant, resulting in the Company recording a gain on the fair value of the Purchaser Warrant of $398 in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022.


On February 3, 2022, the Company, entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with a purchaser (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to the Purchaser, in a private placement priced at-the-market under Nasdaq rules, (i) 1,315,000 shares (the “Shares”) of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 1,315,000 shares of Common Stock, and (ii) pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 5,851,505 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-Funded Warrants”) and accompanying warrants to purchase an aggregate of 5,851,505 shares of Common Stock (collectively, the “Private Placement”). The accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock are referred to herein collectively as the “Common Stock Warrants.” Under the Securities Purchase Agreement, each Share and accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock were sold together at a combined price of $1.535, and each Pre-Funded Warrant and accompanying warrants to purchase Common Stock were sold together at a combined price of $1.5349, for gross proceeds of approximately $11,000, before deducting placement agent fees and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, each of the Pre-Funded Warrants were exercised. The Common Stock Warrants expire five years from the date of issuance, The Company evaluated the Pre-Funded Warrants and concluded that they met the criteria to be classified within stockholders’ equity, with proceeds recorded as common stock and additional paid-in-capital. The Company evaluated the Common Stock Warrant and concluded they do not meet the criteria to be classified within stockholders’ equity. The Common Stock Warrant include provisions which could result in a different settlement value, for the Common Stock Warrant depending on the registration status of the underlying shares. Because these conditions are not an input into the pricing of a fixed-for-fixed option on the Company’s ordinary shares, the Common Stock Warrant is not considered to be indexed to the Company’s own stock. The Company recorded these warrants as liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with subsequent changes in their respective fair values recognized in the consolidated statements of operations at each reporting date. At the date of issuance, the Company performed a Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants, resulting in a fair value of $1.0927 per warrant. At March 31, 2022, the Company reassessed the fair value of these warrants via Black Scholes valuation methodology and determined that the fair value of these warrants was $0.5815 per warrant, resulting in the Company recording a gain on the fair value of these warrants of $3,664 in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

  Warrants (Equity) 
  Amount  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Balance January 1, 2021  4,426,900  $4.62   2.83 
Warrants issued  -   -   - 
Warrants expired  (8,334)  5.77   - 
Balance March 31, 2021  4,418,566  $4.58   2.33 

On February 17, 2022, in connection with the restructured Credit Agreement with Slipstream, the Company issued 5,194,495 warrants with an exercise price of $2.00 per share which expire five years from the date of issuance (the “Lender Warrant”). These warrants are not exercisable until 180 days after the issuance date. The common shares underlying these warrants have not yet been registered for resale under the Securities Act of 1933, which provides Slipstream with an option for cashless exercise once the warrant becomes exercisable until such time as such registration occurs. The warrants issued to Slipstream expire five years from the date of issuance. The Company evaluated the Lender Warrant and concluded that it does not meet the criteria to be classified within stockholders’ equity. The Lender Warrant includes provisions which could result in a different settlement value, for the Lender Warrant depending on the registration status of the underlying shares. Because these conditions are not an input into the pricing of a fixed-for-fixed option on the Company’s ordinary shares, the Lender Warrant is not considered to be indexed to the Company’s own stock. The Company recorded these warrants as liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets at fair value, with subsequent changes in their respective fair values recognized in the consolidated statements of operations at each reporting date. At the date of issuance, the Company performed a Black-Scholes valuation of the warrants, resulting in a fair value of $0.8129 per warrant. In recording the warrant liability, the Company recorded an increased in debt discount in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet associated with the issuance of the warrants of $4,223, which is being amortized through interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations over the life of the Acquisition and Consolidation Term Loans. At March 31, 2022, the Company reassessed the fair value of these warrants via Black Scholes valuation methodology and determined that the fair value of these warrants was $0.5420 per warrant, resulting in the Company recording a gain on the fair value of these warrants of $1,408 in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

As of March 31, 2022, there remained outstanding 597,678 warrants which contain weighted average anti-dilution protection. During the three months ended March 31, 2022, those warrants were subject to a downward adjustment in their strike price following completion of the Company’s issuance of common stock and warrants in (1) the Merger, (2) the Debt Offering, and (3) the Equity Offering – each in February 2022. The strike prices prior to adjustment ranged from $5.61 and $5.76 and were adjusted to between $3.41 and $3.48. The remaining weighted-average contractual life of warrants subject to weighted average anti-dilution protection is 0.67 years as of March 31, 2022. The repricing resulted in a reclassification of $31 between retained earnings and additional paid in capital during the three months ended March 31, 2022.


NOTE 13:14: STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

A summary of outstanding options is included below:

Time Vesting Options    Weighted          
     Average  Weighted     Weighted 
     Remaining  Average     Average 
Range of Exercise Number  Contractual  Exercise  Options  Exercise 
Prices between Outstanding  Life  Price  Exercisable  Price 
$0.01 - $3.00  1,525,000   9.17  $2.52   8,333  $1.88 
$3.01 - $7.50  184,830   5.10  $6.72   168,163  $6.64 
$7.51+  103,979   4.20   11.74   99,187  $11.89 
   1,813,809   8.47  $3.48   275,683     

Performance Vesting Options    Weighted          
     Average  Weighted     Weighted 
     Remaining  Average     Average 
Range of Exercise Number  Contractual  Exercise  Options  Exercise 
Prices between Outstanding  Life  Price  Exercisable  Price 
$0.01 - $3.00  800,000   9.18  $2.53   -  $          - 
   800,000   9.18  $2.53   -     


  Time Vesting Options  Performance Vesting Options 
     Weighted     Weighted 
     Average     Average 
  Options  Exercise  Options  Exercise 
Date/Activity Outstanding  Price  Outstanding  Price 
Balance, December 31, 2020  1,813,809  $3.48   800,000  $2.53 
Granted  -   -   -   - 
Exercised  -   -   -   - 
Forfeited or expired  -   -   -   - 
Balance, March 31, 2021  1,813,809   3.48   800,000  $2.53 

Time Vesting Options

    Weighted          
     Average  Weighted     Weighted 
     Remaining  Average     Average 
Range of Exercise Number  Contractual  Exercise  Options  Exercise 
Prices between Outstanding  Life  Price  Exercisable  Price 
$0.01 - $3.00  1,780,000   8.74  $2.59   628,333  $3.44 
$3.01 - $7.50  184,830   4.10  $6.72   176,497  $6.69 
$7.51+  103,979   3.20   11.55   103,845  $11.55 
   2,068,675   7.43  $3.51   908,675     

Performance Vesting Options

    Weighted          
     Average  Weighted     Weighted 
     Remaining  Average     Average 
Range of Exercise Number  Contractual  Exercise  Options  Exercise 
Prices between Outstanding  Life  Price  Exercisable  Price 
$0.01 - $3.00  800,000   8.18  $2.53   266,667  $2.53 
   800,000   8.18  $2.53   266,667     

  Time Vesting Options  Performance Vesting Options 
     Weighted     Weighted 
     Average     Average 
  Options  Exercise  Options  Exercise 

Date/Activity

 Outstanding  Price  Outstanding  Price 
Balance, December 31, 2021  2,068,809  $3.48   800,000  $2.53 
Granted  -   -   -   - 
Exercised  -       -   - 
Forfeited or expired  (134)  160.50   -   - 
Balance, March 31, 2022  1,813,809   3.48   800,000  $2.53 

The weighted average remaining contractual life for options exercisable is 4.97.26 years as of March 31, 2021.2022.

Valuation Information for Stock-Based Compensation

For purposes of determining estimated fair value under FASB ASC 718-10, Stock Compensation, the Company computed the estimated fair values of stock options using the Black-Scholes model.

On June 1, 2020 the Board of Directors of the Company granted 10-year options to purchase an aggregate of 2,380,000 shares of its common stock to employees of the Company subject to shareholder approval of an increase in the reserve of shares authorized for issuance under the Company’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). On July 10, 2020, the Company held a special meeting of the Company’s shareholders at which the shareholders approved the amendment to the Plan, which increased the reserve of shares authorized for issuance thereunder to 6,000,000 shares.

Company. Of the 2,380,000 options awarded, 1,580,000 vest over 3 years and have an exercise price of $2.53, the market value of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. The fair value of the options on the grant date was $1.87 and was determined using the Black-Scholes model. These values were calculated using the following weighted average assumptions:

Risk-free interest rate0.66 %
Expected term6.25 years
Expected price volatility89.18 %
Dividend yield0 %

The remaining 800,000 options awarded vest in equal installments over a three-year period subject to satisfying the Company revenue target and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) target for the applicable year. In each of calendar years 2020, 2021 and 2022, one-third of the total shares may vest (if the revenue and EBITDA targets are met), and the shares that are subject to vesting each year are allocated equally to each of the revenue and EBITDA targets for such year.


 

These performance options include a catch-up provision, where any options that did not vest during a prior year due to the Company’s failure to meet a prior revenue or EBITDA target may vest in a subsequent vesting year if the revenue or EBITDA target, as applicable, is met in the future year. The revenue and EBITDA targets for the following three years are as follows:

Calendar YearRevenue TargetEBITDA Target
2020$32 million$2.2 million
2021$35 million$3.1 million
2022$38 million$3.5 million

The exercise price of the foregoing options is $2.53 per share, the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of issuance. The options were issued from the Company’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan. The fair value of the options on the grant date was $1.87 and was determined using the Black-Scholes model. These values were calculated using the same weighted average assumptions as the time vesting options issued. Performance against the identified revenue and EBITDA targets will be assessed quarterly by the Company in order to determine whether any compensation expense should be recorded.


During the three months ended March 31, 2022, the Company deemed it probable that the Company would achieve both the Revenue and EBITDA targets for Calendar Year 2022 and recorded catch-up compensation expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations with respect to these awards of $112 during the three months ended March 31, 2022, specifically related to the Revenue Target. These awards have not yet vested and are subject to actual results for the full fiscal year 2022. Should this target not be achieved, amounts recorded as expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations would be reversed. The Company anticipates recording approximately $225 during each subsequent quarter of 2022 related to the Revenue target for Calendar Year 2020 and 2021 portion of these awards. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company deemed it probable that the Company would achieve the EBITDA target for Calendar Year 2021 and recorded catch-up compensation expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations with respect to these awards of $263 during the three months ended March 31, 2021. These awards have not yet vested and are subject to actual results for the full fiscal year 2021. Should this target not be achieved, amounts recorded as expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations would be reversed. The Company anticipates recording approximately $79 during each subsequent quarter of 2021 related to the EBITDA target for Calendar Year 2020 and 2021 portion of these awards. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded no compensation expense in the Consolidated Statement of Operations with respect to these awards.

Stock Compensation Expense Information

ASC 718-10, Stock Compensation, requires measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all stock-based payments including warrants, stock options, restricted stock grants and stock bonuses based on estimated fair values. Under the Amended and Restated 2006 Equity Incentive Plan, the Company reserved 1,720,000 shares for purchase by the Company’s employees and under the Amended and Restated 2006 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan the Company reserved 700,000 shares for purchase by the Company’s employees. There are 12,13512,001 options outstanding under the 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

In October 2014, the Company’s shareholders approved the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan, under which 7,390,355 shares were reserved for purchase by the Company’s employees. In August 2018, a special meeting of shareholders was held in which the shareholders voted to amend the Company’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the reserve of shares authorized for issuance thereunder, from 7,390,355 shares to 18,000,000 shares. Following a 1-for-30 reverse stock split, the shares authorized for issuance under the Company’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan was reduced to 600,000. On July 10, 2020, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to the Company’s 2014 Stock Incentive Plan to increase the reserve of authorized for issuance thereunder to 6,000,000. There are 2,601,6742,696, 674 options outstanding under the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan.Plan, including those Performance Awards.

Compensation expense recognized for the issuance of stock options, including those options awarded to our Chairman of the Board, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021 of $646 and 2020 of $539, and $50, respectively, was included in general and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. Amounts recorded include stock compensation expense for awards granted to directors of the Company in exchange for services at fair value of $27$82 and $34$27 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.

As of March 31, 2021,2022, there was approximately $2,113$1,420 and $1,236$674 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards with time vesting and performance vesting criteria, respectively. As of March 31, 2020,2021, there was approximately $155$2,113 and $0$1,236 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards with time vesting and performance vesting criteria, respectively. Generally, expense related to the time vesting options will be recognized over the next two- and one-half years and will be adjusted for any future forfeitures as they occur. Compensation expense related to performance vesting options will be recognized if it becomes probable that the Company will achieve the identified performance metrics.


 

NOTE 14:15: SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS/VENDORS

Significant Customers

We had two (2)three (3) and two (2) customers that in the aggregate accounted for 41.6%62.5% and 42.6%41.1% of accounts receivable as of March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

We had three (3) and two (2) and three (3) customers that accounted for 40%70% and 40% of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 20212022 and 2020, respectively, of which 33 Degrees represented 2.2% and 13.6% for the same periods,2021, respectively.

Significant Vendors

We had two (2) and three (3) and two (2) vendors that accounted for 48%57.9% and 47%69.1% of outstanding accounts payable at March 31, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.


 


NOTE 15:16: LEASES

We have entered into various non-cancelable operating lease agreements for certain of our offices and office equipment. Our leases have original lease periods expiring between 2021 and 2025. Many leases include one or more options to renew. We do not assume renewals in our determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably assured at lease commencement. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The components of lease costs, lease term and discount rate are as follows:

(in thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
 
Finance lease cost      
Amortization of right-of-use assets $4  $7 
Interest  -   1 
Operating lease cost  84   172 
Total lease cost $88  $180 
         
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term        
Operating leases  3.4 years   3.2 years 
Finance leases  N/A   1.1 years 
         
Weighted Average Discount Rate        
Operating leases  10.0%  10.0%
Finance leases  N/A   13.8%
(in thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
 
Finance lease cost      
Amortization of right-of-use assets $-  $4 
Interest  -   - 
Operating lease cost  99   84 
Total lease cost $99  $88 
         
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term        
Operating leases  2.24 years  3.4 years 
         
Weighted Average Discount Rate        
Operating leases  10.0%  10.0%

The following is a schedule, by years, of maturities of lease liabilities as of March 31, 2021:2022:

(in thousands) Operating
Leases
 
The remainder of 2021 $263 
2022  294 
2023  291 
2024  81 
Thereafter  74 
Total undiscounted cash flows  1,003 
Less imputed interest $(144)
Present value of lease liabilities $859 

(in thousands) Operating
Leases
 
The remainder of 2022 $442 
2023  594 
2024  85 
2025  78 
Thereafter  - 
Total undiscounted cash flows  1,199 
Less imputed interest $(126)
Present value of lease liabilities $1,073 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases are as follows:

(in thousands) Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2022
  Three
Months
Ended
March 31,
2021
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:        
Operating cash flows from operating leases $    75  $    90 
Operating cash flows from finance leases  -   4 
Financing cash flows from finance leases  -   (4)


 

(in thousands) Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:      
Operating cash flows from operating leases $        90  $       170 
Operating cash flows from finance leases  4   1 
Financing cash flows from finance leases  (4)  7 


Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Forward-Looking Statements

The following discussion contains various forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Although we believe that, in making any such statement, our expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statement may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. When used in the following discussion, the words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “projects,” should,” “may,” “propose,” and similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions), as they relate to us or our management, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated, and many of which are beyond our control. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated are set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2021.22, 2022.

Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking statements. Accordingly, we cannot be certain that any of the events anticipated by forward-looking statements will occur or, if any of them do occur, what impact they will have on us. We caution you to keep in mind the cautions and risks described in this document and to refrain from attributing undue certainty to any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of the document in which they appear. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement.

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Increased customer/guest engagement

Improved patient outcomes

Through a broad rangecombination of existing and emerging digital marketing technologies across approximately fifteen (15) vertical markets, as well as the related media management and distribution softwareorganically grown platforms and networks, devicea series of strategic acquisitions, including our recent acquisition of Reflect Systems, Inc. in February 2022, the Company assist clients to design, deploy, manage, and monetize their digital signage networks. The Company sources leads and opportunities for its solutions through its digital and content management, product management, customized software service layers, systems, experiences, workflows,marketing initiatives, close relationships with key industry partners, specifically equipment manufacturers, and integrated solutions. Our technology andthe direct efforts of its in-house industry sales experts. Client engagements focus on consultative conversations that ensure the Company’s solutions include:are positioned to help clients achieve their business objectives in the most cost-effective manner possible.

When comparing Creative Realities to other digital merchandising systems and omni-channel customer engagement systems; content creation, production and scheduling programs and systems; a comprehensive series of recurring maintenance, support, and field service offerings; interactive digital shopping assistants, advisors and kiosks; and, other interactive marketing technologies such as mobile, social media, point-of-sale transactions, beaconing and web-based media that enablesignage providers, our customers to transform how they engage with consumers.value the following competitive advantages:

Our main operations are conducted directly through Creative Realities, Inc., and under our wholly owned subsidiaries Allure Global Solutions, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Allure”), and Creative Realities Canada, Inc., a Canadian corporation. Our other wholly owned subsidiaries, Creative Realities, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and ConeXus World Global, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company, are effectively dormant..

We generate revenue in our business by:

consultingBreadth of solutions – Creative Realities is one of only a few companies in the industry capable of providing the full portfolio of products and services required to implement and run an effective digital signage network. We leverage a ‘single vendor’ approach, providing clients with a one-stop-shop for sourcing digital signage solutions from design through day two services.
Managed labor pool – Unlike most companies in our industry, we have a curated labor pool including thousands of qualified and vetted field technicians available to service clients quickly nationwide. We can meet tight schedules even in exceptionally large deployments and still ensure quality and consistency.
In-house creative resources – We assist clients in repurposing existing content for digital signage experiences or creating new content, an activity for which the Company has won several design awards in recent years. In each instance, our services can be essential in helping clients develop an effective content program.
Network scalability and reliability – Our software as a service (“SaaS”) content management platforms power some of the largest and most complex digital signage networks in North America evidencing our ability to manage enterprise scale projects. This also provides us purchasing power to source products and services for our customers, enabling us to determinedeliver cost effective, reliable and powerful solutions to small and medium size business clients.
Ad management platform – Our customers are increasingly interested in monetizing their digital signage networks through advertising content. However, efficiently scheduling advertising content into digital signage playlists to meet campaign objectives can be a challenging and labor-intensive process. AdLogic, our home-grown, content management-agnostic platform, automates this process, allowing network owners to capture more revenue with less expense.
Media sales – Few, if any other digital signage solution providers, can offer their clients media sales as a service. We have in-house media sales expertise to elevate conversations with clients interested in better understanding network monetization. We believe this meaningful differentiation in the technologies and solutions requiredsales process provides an additional revenue stream to achieve their specific goals, strategies and objectives;Creative Realities compared to our competitors.

designing our customers’ digital marketing experiences, content and interfaces;


engineering the systems architecture delivering the digital marketing experiences we design Market sector expertise both softwareCreative Realities has in-house experts in key market segments such as automotive, retail, quick-serve restaurants (QSR), convenience stores, and hardware –Digital Out of Home (DOOH) advertising. Our expertise in these business segments enables our teams to provide meaningful business conversations and integrating those systems into a customized, reliableoffer tailored solutions with prospects and effective digital marketing experience;customers to their unique business objectives. These experts build industry relationships and create thought leadership that drives lead flow and new opportunities for our business.


 

managingLogistics – Implementing a large digital signage project can be a logistics nightmare that can stall an initiative even before deployment. Our expertise in logistics improves deployment efficiency, reduces delays and problems, and saves customers time and money.
Technical support – Digital signage networks present unique challenges for corporate IT departments. Creative Realities helps simplify and improve end user support by leveraging our own Network Operations Center (“NOC”) in Louisville, Kentucky. The NOC resolves many issues remotely and when field support is required, it can be dispatched from the efficient, timelyNOC, leveraging our managed labor pool to resolve customer issues quickly and cost-effective deploymenteffectively.
Integrations and Application Development – The future of digital signage is not still images and videos on a screen. Interactive applications and integrations with other data sources will dominate the future. From social media feeds to corporate data stores to Point of Sale (“POS”) systems, our proven ability to build scalable applications and integrations is a key advantage clients can leverage to deliver more compelling and engaging experiences for their customers.
Hardware support – A number of digital signage providers sell a proprietary media player or align themselves with just one operating system. We utilize a range of media players including Windows, Android and BrightSign to provide clients the flexibility they need to select the appropriate hardware for any application knowing the entire network can still be served by a single digital signage platform, reducing complexity and improving the productivity of their teams.

The three primary sources of revenue for the Company are:

Hardware sales from reselling digital signage hardware from original equipment manufacturers such as Samsung and BrightSign.

Services revenue from helping customers design, deploy and manage their digital signage network, including:

Hardware system design/engineering

Hardware installation

Content development

Content scheduling

Post-deployment network and field support

Media sales, as a result of our digital marketing technology solutions for our customers;acquisition of Reflect

deliveringRecurring subscription licensing and updating the content ofsupport revenue from our digital marketing technology solutionssignage software platforms, which are generally sold via a SaaS model. These include:

ReflectView, the Company’s core digital signage platform for most applications, scalable and cost effective from 10 to 100,000+ devices

Reflect Xperience, a web-based interface that allows customers to give content scheduling access to local users via the web or mobile devices, while still maintaining centralized programming control

Reflect AdLogic, the Company’s ad management platform for digital signage networks, which presently delivers approximately 50 million ads daily

Reflect Clarity, the Company’s menu board solution, which has become a market leader for a range of restaurant and convenience store applications


Reflect Zero Touch, which allows customers to turn any screen into an interactive experience by allowing guests to engage using a suite of advanced media, content and network management software products; andtheir mobile device

maintaining our customers’

iShowroomProX, an omni-channel digital marketing technology solutions by: providing content production and related services; creating additional software-based features and functionality; hostingsales support platform targeted at original equipment manufacturers in the solutions; monitoring solution service levels; and responding to and/or managing remote or onsite field service maintenance, troubleshooting and support calls.transportation sector, which integrates with dozens of key data services including dealer inventory at the VIN

level

OSx+, a digital VIN-level checklist used to assist in the tracking and delivery of new vehicles in the transportation sector, providing measurable lift in customer satisfaction scores and connected vehicle enrollments and subscription activations.

These activities generate revenue through: bundled-solution sales; consulting services, experience design, content development and production, software development, engineering, implementation, and field services; software license fees; and maintenance

While hardware sales and support services relatedrevenues can fluctuate more significantly year over year based on new, large-scale network deployments, the Company expects to our software, managed systems and solutions.

Recent Developments

COVID-19 Pandemic

In January 2020, an outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus, COVID-19, was identifiedsee continuous growth in Wuhan, China. Throughrecurring SaaS revenue for the first quarter of 2020, the disease became widespread around the world, and on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a pandemic. Thereafter, state and local authorities in the United States and worldwide have forced many businessesforeseeable future as digital signage adoption/utilization continues to temporarily reduce or cease operations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced rapid and immediate deterioration in our business in each of our key vertical markets. The elective and forced closures of, and implementation of social distancing policies on, businessesexpand across the United States has resulted in materially reduced demand for our services by our customers, as our customers purchase our productsvertical markets we serve.

Recent Developments

Please see Note 1 Nature of Organization and servicesOperations to engage with their end customers in a physical space through digital technology, particularly in our theater, sports arena and large entertainment markets. The reduced demand has resulted in customer orders being delayed. These conditions have resulted in downward revisions of our internal forecasts on current and future projected earnings and cash flows, resulting in a non-cash impairment loss of $10,646 recorded during the first quarter of 2020 and reduced liquidity as described below.

While we are experiencing an intense curtail in current customer demand, our long-term outlook for the digital signage industry remains strong. We believe that the digital signage industry will experience rapid consolidation, adding scale and enhancing profitability to those companies that emerge as the enterprise-level providers within our industry after the COVID-19 pandemic and consolidations. We believe that one byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic may be the acceleration of industry consolidation as smaller providers may be unwilling or unable to continue business over the course of 2021.

Given the uncertainty around the extent and timing of the potential future spread or mitigation of the COVID-19 pandemic and around the imposition or relaxation of protective measures, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact to our future results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition at this time.

Semiconductor Chip Shortage

The Company’s suppliers of digital displays, the primary hardware component in the Company’s digital systems, have informedCondensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report for a description of recent developments of the Company that due to component shortages in the industry, such suppliers expect delays and potentially increased costs for the Company to obtain digital displays necessary to fulfil and install the Company’s digital solutions. Historically, such digital displays have been readily available for purchase and delivery, to be purchased by the Company from distributors from such distributor’s existing inventory. Such delays will likely result in a longer sales cycles and prolonged periods in which the Company will be able to recognize revenues compared to historical time periods. The increased costs for such displays may also reduce the margins in which the Company has received on account of the purchase and installation of such displays as part the Company’s digital signage product offerings. Although we believe that such shortage will be alleviated in the future, the Company is not aware of how long such delays may exist, the effect such delays and increased demand may have on the cost to procure such digital screens, or the adverse impacts on our financial results.

Safe Space Solutions

On April 28, 2020, we announced the joint launch of an AI-integrated non-contact temperature inspection kiosk known as the Thermal Mirror with our partner, InReality, LLC (“InReality”), for use by businesses as COVID-19 related workplace restrictions are reduced or eliminated. Although we have experience in providing customers digital integration solutions, our launch of the Thermal Mirror involves the development, marketing and sale of a new product to new customers involving a joint effort with InReality. The product also uses hardware and technologies that have not been used with our other customers. Throughout the course of the remainder of 2020 and thus far through 2021, the Company and InReality have continued to develop incremental use cases and have launched a suite of Safe Space Solutions products addressing this market, each of which operate consistently with our primary business model in that they represent a sale of hardware and a SaaS-based subscription license services contract. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company generated revenue of $1,019 from of our Safe Space Solutions products and services (inclusive of the portion of revenue recognizedoccurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021 related to annual contracts sold in prior periods). There was no revenue related to these products and services during the three months ended March 31, 2020.

2022.


Although these products and our launch have been successful, the Company retains some level of risk related to the ultimate recovery of our initial investment into the inventory acquired to launch and support these products.

Registered Direct Offering

On February 18, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor which provided for the issuance and sale by the Company of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, in a registered direct offering at a purchase price of $2.50 per share, for gross proceeds of $2,000. See Note 1 Nature of Organization to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details with respect to the transaction and related accounting.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement

On March 7, 2021, the Company refinanced their current debt facilities with Slipstream, pursuant to the Credit Agreement. See Note 8 Loans Payable to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details with respect to the transaction and related accounting.

Our Sources of Revenue

We generate revenue through digital marketingsignage solution sales, which include system hardware, professional and implementation services, software design and development, software licensing, deployment, and maintenance and support services.

We currently market and sell our technology and solutions primarily through our sales and business development personnel, but we also utilize agents, strategic partners, and lead generators who provide us with access to additional sales, business development and licensing opportunities.

Our Expenses

Our expenses are primarily comprised of three categories: sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative. Sales and marketing expenses include salaries and benefits for our sales, business development solution management and marketing personnel, and commissions paid on sales. This category also includes amounts spent on marketing networking events, promotional materials, hardware and software to prospective new customers, including those expenses incurred in trade shows and product demonstrations, and other related expenses. Our research and development expenses represent the salaries and benefits of those individuals who develop and maintain our proprietary software platforms and other software applications we design and sell to our customers. Our general and administrative expenses consist of corporate overhead, including administrative salaries, real property lease payments, salaries and benefits for our corporate officers and other expenses such as legal and accounting fees.


 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this filing.report. The Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Certain accounting policies involve significant judgments, assumptions, and estimates by management that could have a material impact on the carrying value of certain assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Our actual results could differ from those estimates.


Results of Operations

Note: All dollar amounts reported in Results of Operations are in thousands, except share and per-share information.

Three Months Ended March 31, 20212022 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20202021

The tables presented below compare our results of operations and present the results for each period and the change in those results from one period to another in both dollars and percentage change.

  For the three months
ended March 31,
  Change 
  2021  2020  Dollars  % 
Sales $5,004  $3,704  $1,300   35%
Cost of sales  2,770   2,097   673   32%
Gross profit  2,234   1,607   627   39%
Sales and marketing expenses  335   427   (92)  -22%
Research and development expenses  171   313   (142)  -45%
General and administrative expenses  2,109   2,512   (403)  -16%
Bad debt (recovery)/expense  (512)  344   (856)  -249%
Depreciation and amortization expense  344   366   (22)  -6%
Loss on goodwill impairment  -   10,646   (10,646)  100%
Total operating expenses  2,447   14,608   (12,161)  -83%
Operating income/(loss)  (213)  (13,001)  12,788   -98%
Other income/(expenses):                
Interest expense  (249)  (227)  (22)  10%
                 
Change in fair value of Convertible Loan  166   (151)  317   -210%
Gain on settlement of obligations  1,565   40   1,525   3813%
Other income/(expense)  4   1   3   300%
Total other income/(expense)  1,486   (337)  1,823   -541%
Net income/(loss) before income taxes  1,273   (13,338)  14,611   -110%
Income tax (expense)/benefit  (1)  155   (156)  -101%
Net income/(loss) $1,272  $(13,183) $14,455   -110%

Sales

Sales increased by $1,300, or 35%, in We acquired Reflect via the Merger during the three months ended March 31, 20212022, on February 17, 2022. As a result, our consolidated financial results for such period include the operations of Reflect for 44 days, between February 17, 2022 and March 31, 2022.

  Three months ended
March 31,
  Change 
  2022  2021  $  % 
Sales $10,757  $5,004  $5,753   115%
Cost of sales  6,865   2,770   4,095   148%
Gross profit  3,892   2,234   1,658   74%
Sales and marketing expenses  707   335   372   111%
Research and development expenses  241   171   70   41%
General and administrative expenses  2,754   2,109   645   31%
Bad debt expense/(recovery)  106   (512)  618   -121%
Depreciation and amortization expense  707   344   363   106%
Deal and Transaction expenses  391   0   391   100%
Total operating expenses  4,906   2,447   2,459   100%
Operating income/(loss)  (1,014)  (213)  (801)  376%
Other income/(expenses):                
Interest expense  (449)  (249)  (200)  80%
Change in fair value of Special Loan  -   166   (166)  -100%
Gain on settlement of debt  (295)  1,565   (1,860)  -119%
Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability  5,469   -   5,469   100%
Other income/(expense)  (1,206)  4   (1,210)  -30,250%
Total other income/(expense)  3,519   1,486   2,033   137%
Net income/(loss) before income taxes  2,505   1,273   1,232   97%
Provision from income taxes  (3)  (1)  (2)  -200%
Net income/(loss) $2,502  $1,272   1,230   97%

Sales

Revenues were $10,757, representing an increase of $5,753, or 115%, as compared to the same period in 2020, driven by sales of $1,019 during2021 despite a reduction in revenues generated from the three months ended March 31, 2021sale of our Safe Space Solutions products and services (inclusiveof $894. Revenues generated from our core digital signage products and services increased $6,647, or 133% in 2022 as compared to 2021, despite continued supply chain disruptions related to semiconductor chips delaying the delivery of digital displays and media players to the Company.


The Company acquired Reflect on February 17, 2022, and the Company’s consolidated results for the three months ended March 31, 2022 include 44 days of Reflect’s operations.

Hardware revenues were $6,459 in 2022, an increase of $3,643, or 129%, as compared to the prior year, driven primarily delivering Phase I of our previously announced a large customer transaction expected to exceed $10,000 in revenues. The Company began providing services and deliverables on the customer transaction in February 2022 and is anticipated to complete the project by the end of the portionfirst quarter of 2023, subject to the customer’s capacity to receive such products and services. Excluding Safe Space Solutions hardware, which reduced $768 year-over-year, core digital signage hardware sales increased $4,411 million, or 158%.

Services and other revenues were $4,298 in the three months ended March 31,2022, an increase of $2,110, or 96%, with the inclusion of 44 days of Reflect’s operations in the Company’s consolidated results for such period. Managed services revenue, recognizedwhich includes both software-as-a-service (“SaaS”) and help desk technical subscription services, were $2,703 in the three months ended March 31, 2022 as compared to $1,339 in the same period in 2021, with the inclusion of 44 days of Reflect’s operations in the Company’s consolidated results for such period.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased by $1,658, or 74% driven by an increase in revenue but offset by a reduction in gross profit margin. Gross profit margin decreased to 36.2% from 44.6% driven by a shift in revenue mix to 60% hardware in the first quarter of 2022 related to a material customer rollout underway. We expect this contraction in gross profit margin to be less severe as we move into the second quarter of 2022 and beyond, with significant pressure in the current quarter driving by a single, large-scale/hardware-heavy deployment.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses increased by $372, or 111%, driven by the acquisition of Reflect during the three months ended March 31, 2021 related2022period. Immediately following the acquisition of Reflect, the Company integrated the sales and marketing functions and does not disaggregate these expenses between the two legacy companies. Following the Merger and through integration activities, the Company has adopted certain tools, technology, and processes – particularly with respect to annual contracts soldlead generation and brand marketing – that were minimally invested in prior periods), which launched in April 2020. There were no sales of Safe Space Solutions inhistorically by the corresponding prior period. DuringCompany. Additionally, the three months ended March 31, 2021, the expansion of a relationship with a pre-existing customer added approximately $1,162 as compared to the same period in 2020, partially offset by lower installation revenues in the period due to continued closures in certain market verticals,Company engaged an Investor Relations firm and has increased investor relations activities, including movie theatersconferences and sports venues.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $627, or 39%, from $1,607 during the three months ended March 31, 2020 to $2,234 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Of the increase, $564, or 90% of the increase, was directly attributable to the increase in sales period over period, with the remaining increase the result of gross margin percent period-over-period to 44.6% from 43.4% aspresentations. As a result, of increase in recurring revenues as a percent of total revenue.


Sales and Marketing Expenses

Saleswe expect the sales and marketing expenses generally includeof the salaries, taxes, and benefits of our sales and marketing personnel, as well as trade show activities, travel, and other related sales and marketing costs. Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $92, or 22%, in 2021 comparedCompany to 2020. The decrease was a result of reduced personnel costs, combined with reduced spend on trade show activity and related travel costs followingcontinue at the cancellation of several key industry events as a result of COVID-19. We anticipate our sales personnel will maintain a reduced level of travel costs as compared to 2019 during the extended pandemic period and utilize virtual meeting technology more commonly moving forward, but that these costs will increase as compared to 2020 during the second half of 2021.current pace for future periods.

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses decreasedincreased $70, or 41% in 2022, driven primarily by $142,the acquisition of Reflect. Through the acquisition of Reflect, we acquired a fully staffed, experienced software development team and elected to keep that team in-tact, in full, particularly given employment market conditions with respect to talented software engineers. We have integrated the pre-existing CRI development team with the acquired team and have experienced enhanced speed to market on new feature and functionality development activities from increasing this resource pool. We expect this elevated level of expense to continue into the future as we continue to develop our current and future product set.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses – excluding bad debt expense – increased $645, or 45%31%, in 2021driven by the acquisition of Reflect. While the Company anticipates carrying higher G&A expenses moving forward as a result of the acquisition, the integration activities include several projects (including but not limited to consolidation of CMS tools, cloud hosting environments, IT tools, and rightsizing leases for office space) that we expect will be realized by the end of 2022. Bad debt expense returned to a more normalized rate of $106 during the first quarter of 2022, representing an increase of $618 as compared to 2020the comparable period in 2021 as the result of a reductionbankruptcy recovery in personnel costs during the period and a reallocation of certain internal resources away from research and development activities into revenue generating services and support activities.2021.


 

General and Administrative Expenses

Total general and administrative expenses decreased by $403, or 16%, exclusive of the effects of bad debt expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to the same period in the prior year because of reductions of (a) $552 in personnel costs, including salaries, benefits, and travel-related expenses, and (b) $117 in rent expense following closure, downsizing, or restructuring of four leases during 2020, partially offset by an increase in stock compensation amortization expense of $233 related to incremental employee and directors’ awards granted during 2020 which are being amortized over a nineteen (19) month remaining vesting period based on the grant date fair value calculated using the Black Scholes method. Personnel costs were reduced following completion of a reduction-in-force and salary reductions for remaining personnel in March 2020.

Bad Debt

Expenses related to the Company’s allowance for bad debts decreasedincreased by $856,$618, or 249%121%, in 20212022 compared to 2020.2021. This decrease was primarily driven byreturn to expense is the result of standard operations. The prior year included a cash recovery of $555 related to a customer bankruptcy for which the Company previously recorded a reserve during the three months ended June 30, 2020.reserve.

Depreciation and Amortization Expenses

Depreciation and amortization expenses decreasedincreased by $22,$363, or 6%106%, in 20212022 compared to 2020.2021. This decrease was driven by the addition of $21,500 in amortizing intangible assets as a result of a trade name asset becoming fully amortized during 2020 and having no amortization recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2021.Merger.

Goodwill impairment

See Note 7 Intangible Assets, Including Goodwill to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the Company’s interim impairment test and the non-cash impairment charge recorded.

Interest Expense, Change in fair value of warrant liability, Other expense

See Note 8 Loans Payable to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the Company’s debt and related interest expense obligations.


Change in fair value of convertible loans

As of March 31, 2021, we utilized the assistance of a third-party valuation specialist to assist in updating our fair value analysis of the Convertible Loan, resulting in recognition of a $166 gain during the period from the change in fair value of the liability. We recognized a $151 loss related to the Convertible Loan duringDuring the three months ended March 31, 2020.

Summary Unaudited Quarterly Financial Information

The following represents unaudited financial information derived from2022, the Company recorded a gain of $5,469 as the result of assessing the fair value of warrant liabilities associated with the Company’s quarterly financial statements: issuance of warrants in its debt and equity offerings completed in February 2022 to finance the Merger. These warrants were initially assessed at fair value through Black Scholes calculation and were subsequently re-assessed at March 31, 2022, resulting in the gain.

  Quarters Ended 
Quarters ended March 31,
2021
  December 31,
2020
  September 30,
2020
  June 30,
2020
  March 31,
2020
 
Net sales $5,004  $4,990  $5,107  $3,656  $3,704 
Cost of sales  2,770   2,737   2,663   1,839   2,097 
Gross profit  2,234   2,253   2,444   1,817   1,607 
Operating expenses, excluding depreciation and amortization  2,103   2,886   2,489   3,081   3,596 
Goodwill impairment  -   -   -   -   10,646 
Loss on lease termination  -   18   -   -   - 
Depreciation/amortization  344   351   377   380   366 
Operating income (loss)  (213)  (1,002)  (422)  (1,644)  (13,001)
Other expenses/(income)  (1,486)  (379)  164   811   337 
Income tax expense/(benefit)  1   (6)  (1)  4   (155)
Net income (loss)  1,272  $(617) $(585)  (2,459)  (13,183)

Supplemental Operating Results on a Non-GAAP Basis

The following non-GAAP data, which adjusts for the categories of expenses described below, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Our management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful information for investors, shareholders and other stakeholders of our company in gauging our results of operations on an ongoing basis. We believe that EBITDA is a performance measure and not a liquidity measure, and therefore a reconciliation between net loss/income and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA has been provided. EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net loss/income as an indicator of performance or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as an indicator of cash flows, in each case as determined in accordance with GAAP, or as a measure of liquidity. In addition, EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows. We do not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

  Quarters Ended 
  March 31  December 31,  September 30,  June 30  March 31, 
Quarters ended 2022  2021  2021  2021  2021 
GAAP net income (loss) $2,502  $(1,722) $(343) $1,025  $1,272 
Interest expense:                    
Amortization of debt discount  181   29   29   29   72 
Other interest, net  268   160   158   153   177 
Depreciation/amortization:                    
Amortization of intangible assets  680   302   320   317   312 
Amortization of finance lease assets  -   -   -   -   4 
Amortization of employee share-based awards  469   324   329   329   512 
Depreciation of property, equipment  27   27   27   27   28 
Income tax expense/(benefit)  3   13   1   7   1 
EBITDA $4,130   (867) $521   1,887   2,378 
Adjustments                    
(Gain)/loss on fair value of debt  -   -   -   -   (166)
(Gain)/loss on fair value of warrant liability  (5,469)  -   -   -   - 
(Gain)/loss on settlement of obligations  295   -   (256)  (1,628)  (1,565)
(Gain)/loss on debt waiver consent  1,212   -   -   -   - 
Deal and transaction expenses  391   518   -   -   - 
Other income  (6)  -   -   -   - 
Stock-based compensation – Director grants  82   318   27   27   27 
Adjusted EBITDA $635   (31) $292   286   674 

 


  Quarters Ended 
  March 31  December 31,  September 30,  June 30  March 31, 
Quarters ended 2021  2020  2020  2020  2020 
GAAP net income (loss) $1,272  $(617) $(585) $(2,459) $(13,183)
Interest expense:                    
Amortization of debt discount  72   85   85   84   85 
Other interest, net  177   186   179   176   142 
Depreciation/amortization:                    
Amortization of intangible assets  140   139   161   158   159 
Amortization of finance lease assets  4   3   5   5   7 
Amortization of share-based awards  512   250   248   100   19 
Depreciation of property, equipment & software  200   209   212   216   200 
Income tax expense/(benefit)  1   (6)  (1)  4   (155)
EBITDA $2,378   249  $304  $(1,716) $(12,726)
Adjustments                    
Change in fair value of Special Loan  (166)  (609)  -   551   151 
Gain on settlement of obligations  (1,565)  (54)  (114)  (1)  (40)
Loss on disposal of assets  -   -   13   -   - 
Loss on lease termination  -   18   -   -   - 
Loss on goodwill impairment  -   -   -   -   10,646 
Stock-based compensation – Director grants  27   27   25   19   31 
Adjusted EBITDA $674   (369) $228  $(1,147) $(1,939)

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared on the basis of the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business and do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classifications of recorded assets and liabilities as a result of uncertainties.

We produced net income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 but incurred a net loss2022 and for the year ended December 31, 20202021 and have negativehad positive cash flows from operating activities for both periods. As of March 31, 2021,2022, we had cash and cash equivalents of $3,535$5,988 and a working capital surplus of $2,123.$2,288.

 

On January 11, 2021, Creative Realities, Inc. received a notice from Old National Bank regarding forgiveness of the loan in the principal amount of $1,552 (the “PPP Loan”) that was made pursuant to the Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act of 2020. According to such notice, the full principal amount of the PPP Loan and the accrued interest have been forgiven, resulting in a gain of $1,552 during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

On February 18, 2021, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor which provided for the issuance and sale by the Company of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Shares”), in a registered direct offering (the “Offering”) at a purchase price of $2.50 per Share, for gross proceeds of $2,000. The net proceeds from the Offering after paying estimated offering expenses were approximately $1,849, which the Company intends to use for general corporate purposes. The closing of the Offering occurred on February 22, 2021.

On March 7, 2021, the Company and Slipstream entered into an agreement to refinance the Company’s Loan and Security Agreement, including (1) the extension of all maturity dates therein to March 31, 2023, (2) the conversion of the Disbursed Escrow Promissory Note into equity, (3) access to an additional $1,000 via a multi-advance line of credit facility, and (4) the removal of the three times liquidation preference with respect to the Company’s Secured Convertible Special Loan Promissory Note.

Management believes that, based on (i) the forgiveness of our PPP Loan, (ii) the execution of a registered direct offering and remaining availability for incremental offerings under our previously registered Form S-3, (iii)the Equity Financing, (ii) the refinancing of our debt as part of the Debt Financing, including extension of the maturity date on our term loans, and convertible loans, as well as access to incremental borrowings under the new multi-advance line of credit, and (iv)(iii) our operational forecast through 2022 following completion of the Merger, that we can continue as a going concern through at least June 30, 2022.2023. However, given our history ofhistorical net losses and cash used in operating activities, we obtained a continued support letter from Slipstream through June 30, 2022.May 16, 2023. We can provide no assurance that our ongoing operational efforts will be successful which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and cash flows.


See Note 8 

Loans Payable Operating Activitiesto

The cash flows provided by operating activities were $1,201 for the Consolidated Financial Statements for an additional discussion of the Company’s debt obligations and further discussion of the Company’s refinancing activities during the three monthsperiod ended March 31, 2021.

The Company’s suppliers of digital screens have informed the Company that, due to component shortages in the industry, such suppliers expect delays and increased costs for the Company to obtain digital screens necessary to fulfil and install the Company’s digital solutions. Historically, such digital screens have been readily available for purchase and delivery, to be purchased by the Company from distributors from such distributor’s existing inventory. Such delays will likely result in a longer sales cycles and prolonged periods in which the Company will be able to recognize revenues2022 as compared to historical time periods. The increased costs for such screens may also reduce the margins in which the Company has received on account of the purchase and installation of such screens as part the Company’s digital signage product offerings. Although we believe that such shortage will be alleviated in the future, the Company is not aware of how long such delays may exist, the effect such delays and increased demand may have on the cost to procure such digital screens, or the adverse impacts on our financial results.

Operating Activities 

The cash flows used in operating activities wereof $21 and $117 for the period ended March 31, 2021 and March 31, 2020, respectively.2021. We produced net income of $2,502. Following the Merger, our business has significantly expanded, particularly with respect to managed services revenue. Other than net income, of $1,272 which was offset via addback of the gain on forgiveness of the Company’s PPP Loan in the amount of $1,552. Cash flows fromcash provided by operating activities werewas driven by increasesgrowth of $661$1,901 of deferred revenue and $225 in deferred revenues and inventories, respectively,$2,292 of accounts payable, partially offset by an increaseexpansion of $1,491 in accounts receivable due in part to the settlement of a customer bankruptcy during the reporting period.$3,724.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was $115$17,969 compared to $268$115 during the same period in 2020.2021. The use of cash in both periods represents payments made for capital assets, primarily related to the capitalizationcurrent year was driven by (1) completion of both internalthe Merger and external(2) continued investments in our software development.platforms. We currently do not have any material commitments for capital expenditures as of March 31, 2021, nor do2022; however, we anticipate continued elevated capital expenditures in excess of our historical trends throughout the balancethrough as a result of the year.Merger, which included acquisition of a software development team.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 20212022 was $1,845$19,873 compared to net cash used in financing activities of $8$1,845 for the same period in 2020. On February 18, 2021,2021. The increase is the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with an institutional investor for the issuance and saleresult of the Company’s common stock. Thecompletion of the Equity Financing and the Debt Financing (each as described in “Recent Developments” above) in the period to facilitate the Merger, which provided net proceeds from the Offering after paying estimated offering expenses were approximately $1,849.cash of $10,109 and $9,868, respectively. 

 

Contractual Obligations

We have no material commitments for capital expenditures, and we do not anticipate any significant capital expenditures for the remainder of 2021.2022.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

During the three months ended March 31, 2021,2022, we did not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements set forth in Item 303(a) (4) of Regulation S-K.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”), as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021,2022, and designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 20212022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


 


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item; however, the discussion of our business and operations should be read together with the Risk Factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 10, 2021 and the risk factor set forth below.22, 2022. Such risks and uncertainties including those set forth below, have the potential to affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow, strategies or prospects in a material and adverse manner.

A global shortage of semiconductor chips utilized in digital displays is adversely impacting the Company’s ability to procure hardware to sell and support its digital solutions, and it is unknown how long such shortage will occur.

There is currently a worldwide shortage of semiconductor chips and the Company’s suppliers of digital displays, the primary hardware component in the Company’s digital systems, have informed the Company that, due to component shortages in the industry, such suppliers expect delays and potentially increased costs for the Company to obtain digital displays necessary to fulfil and install the Company’s digital solutions. Historically, such digital displays have been readily available for purchase and delivery, to be purchased by the Company from distributors from such distributor’s existing inventory. Such delays will likely result in a longer sales cycles and prolonged periods in which the Company will be able to recognize revenues compared to historical time periods. The increased costs for such displays may also reduce the margins in which the Company has received on account of the purchase and installation of such displays as part the Company’s digital signage product offerings. Although we believe that such shortage will be alleviated in the future, the Company is not aware of how long such delays may exist, the effect such delays and increased demand may have on the cost to procure such digital screens, or the adverse impacts on our financial results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Reflect Financial Statements

 

As previously reported in prior filings with the SEC, onOn February 20, 2020,17, 2022, Creative Realities, Inc. and Allure made a demand for arbitration against Christie Digitalconsummated its acquisition of Reflect Systems, Inc. (“Seller”Reflect”) for (1) breach. Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report are the audited financial statements of contract, (2) indemnification, and (3) fraudulent misrepresentation under the Stock Purchase Agreement dated September 20, 2018. This demand included a claimReflect for the right to offset the amounts owing under the Amendedyears ended December 31, 2021 and Restated Seller Note due February 20, 2020. We did not pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on its maturity date.

Earnings Release

On February 27, 2020, Seller sentMay 16, 2022, the Company issued a noticepress release announcing its financial condition and results of breachoperations for failure to pay the Amended and Restated Seller Note on the maturity date of February 20, 2020 and demanding immediate payment.

On May 13, 2021, the Company and Seller entered into a settlement agreement wherein neither party admitted liability, and the Company agreed to pay, and Seller agreed to accept, $100 as settlement in full for the outstanding balance of principal and accrued interest under the Amended and Restated Seller Note and a mutual release of all claims related to the Seller Note and sale transaction under the Allure Purchase Agreement and all related agreements. The Company expects to record a gain on settlement of obligations of $1,624 during the three months ended June 30, 2021.

March 31, 2022. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 5 in lieu of separately furnishing such press release under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K. This disclosure, including Exhibit 99.1 hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No. Description
10.11.1 Placement Agency Agreement dated February 3, 2022 by and between Creative Realities, Inc. and A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2022)
2.1Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of November 12, 2021, by and between the registrant, CRI Acquisition Corporation, Reflect Systems, Inc., and RSI Exit Corporation  (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 15, 2021)
2.2Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 8, 2022, by and among the registrant, CRI Acquisition Corporation, Reflect Systems, Inc., and RSI Exit Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 9, 2022)
4.1Form of Pre-Funded Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2022)
4.2Form of Common Stock Warrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2022)
4.3Lender Warrant dated February 17, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
4.4Purchaser Warrant dated February 17, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
10.1Form of Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 3, 2022 by and between Creative Realities, Inc. and the Investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2022)
10.2Form of Registration Rights Agreement dated February 3, 2022 by and between Creative Realities, Inc. and the Investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 4, 2022)
10.3Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement by and among the Company, its subsidiaries and Slipstream Communications, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 10, 2021)
10.2Securities Purchase Agreement dated February 18, 2021 by and between Creative Realities, Inc. and purchaser identified on the signature page thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 ofto the registrant’s reportCurrent Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 19, 2021)18, 2022)
10.4 $10,000,000 Acquisition Term Note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
31.110.5 $7,185,319.06 Consolidation Term Note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
10.6Secured Promissory Note (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
10.7Retention Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
10.8Form of Retention Bonus Plan Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 18, 2022)
23.1Consent of Baker Tilly US, LLP*
31.1Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).*
31.2 
31.2Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a).*
32.1 
32.1Chief Executive Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
32.2 
32.2Chief Financial Officer Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.*
99.1Reflect Systems, Inc. 2021 audited financial statements*
99.2Press release dated May 16, 2022+*
101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema*
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase*
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase*
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase*
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase*
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)*

*Filed herewith
   
99.1+ Press release dated May 17, 2021
101.INSXBRL Instance Document
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation LinkbaseThis exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

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

Creative Realities, Inc.
Date: May 17, 202116, 2022By/s/ Richard Mills
Richard Mills
Chief Executive Officer

By/s/ Will Logan
Will Logan
Chief Financial Officer

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