UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

x

QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 20172020 

 

OR

 

o

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

 

Commission File Number 1-05707

GEE GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

GEE GROUP INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Illinois

36-6097429

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

184 Shuman Blvd.,

7751 Belfort Parkway, Suite 420, Naperville, IL 60563150, Jacksonville, FL 32256

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(630) 954-0400

(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 class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, no par value

JOB

NYSE American

   

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 x ☒    No o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x ☒    No o

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

¨

Accelerated filer

¨

Non-accelerated filer

¨

Smaller reporting company

x

 

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. o

 

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

   

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of February 14, 201812, 2021 was 10,444,56717,667,123.

  

 

 

GEE GROUP INC.

Form 10-Q

For the Quarter Ended December 31, 20172020

INDEX

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited)

4

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017

4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and year ended September 30, 2017

6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016

7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8-25

8

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

26

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

33

32

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

33

32

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

34

33

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

34

33

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

34

33

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

34

33

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

34

33

Item 5.

Other Information

34

33

Item 6.

Exhibits

35

34

Signatures

36

35

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

As a matter of policy, the Company does not provide forecasts of future financial performance. The statements made in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements often contain or are prefaced by words such as "believe"“believe”, "will"“will” and "expect."“expect.” These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. As a result of a number of factors, our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. Certain factors that might cause the Company'sCompany’s actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the negative effects of the Coronavirus Pandemic, including uncertainties regarding economic recovery and changed socioeconomic norms, general business conditions, the demand for the Company'sCompany’s services, competitive market pressures, the ability of the Company to attract and retain qualified personnel for regular full-time placement and contract assignments, the possibility of incurring liability for the Company'sCompany’s business activities, including the activities of its contract employees and events affecting its contract employees on client premises, and the ability to attract and retain qualified corporate and branch management, as well as those risks discussed in the Company's annual reportCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2017,2020, and in other documents which we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) and does not intend to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

 
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PARTPart I – FINANCIAL-FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.STATEMENTS (unaudited)

 

GEE GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$3,480

 

 

$2,785

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances (December - $1,659 and September - $1,712)

 

 

22,669

 

 

 

23,178

 

 

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,399

 

 

 

3,014

 

 

 

                 Total current assets

 

 

27,548

 

 

 

28,977

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net 

 

 

945

 

 

 

914

 

 

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

282

 

 

 

282

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

76,593

 

 

 

76,593

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

33,653

 

 

 

35,049

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$139,021

 

 

$141,815

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$10,000

 

 

$7,904

 

 

 

Acquisition deposit for working capital guarantee 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

1,500

 

 

 

Accrued interest

 

 

1,995

 

 

 

2,175

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

2,073

 

 

 

3,243

 

 

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

6,127

 

 

 

7,394

 

 

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

223

 

 

 

515

 

 

 

Short-term portion of subordinated debt

 

 

1,013

 

 

 

1,225

 

 

 

Short-term portion of term-note, net of discount

 

 

3,987

 

 

 

3,433

 

 

 

                 Total current liabilities

 

 

26,918

 

 

 

27,389

 

 

 

Deferred rent

 

 

120

 

 

 

334

 

 

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

930

 

 

 

958

 

 

 

Term-loan, net of debt discounts

 

 

40,844

 

 

 

42,018

 

 

 

Subordinated debt

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

Subordinated convertible debt

 

 

16,685

 

 

 

16,685

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

31

 

 

 

35

 

 

 

                 Total long-term liabilities

 

 

59,610

 

 

 

61,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEZZANINE EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock; no par value; authorized - 20,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 5,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred series A stock - 160 authorized; issued and outstanding - none

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

Preferred series B stock - 5,950 authorized; issued and outstanding - 5,926

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liquidation value of the preferred series B stock is approximately $28,800

 

 

29,333

 

 

 

29,333

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no-par value; authorized - 200,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 10,015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shares at December 31, 2017 and 9,879 shares at September 30, 2017, respectively

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

40,405

 

 

 

39,517

 

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(17,245)

 

 

(15,454)

 

 

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

23,160

 

 

 

24,063

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$139,021

 

 

$141,815

 

 

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

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December 31,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

$14,119

 

 

$14,074

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances ($435 and $2,072, respectively)

 

 

18,620

 

 

 

16,047

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

854

 

 

 

1,393

 

Total current assets

 

 

33,593

 

 

 

31,514

 

Property and equipment, net

 

 

850

 

 

 

906

 

Goodwill

 

 

63,443

 

 

 

63,443

 

Intangible assets, net

 

 

17,799

 

 

 

18,843

 

Right-of-use assets

 

 

4,285

 

 

 

4,623

 

Other long-term assets

 

 

501

 

 

 

684

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$120,471

 

 

$120,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$1,920

 

 

$2,051

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

4,908

 

 

 

5,506

 

Current Paycheck Protection Program Loans

 

 

5,608

 

 

 

2,243

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

1,576

 

 

 

1,615

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

8,096

 

 

 

6,748

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

22,108

 

 

 

18,163

 

Deferred taxes

 

 

215

 

 

 

430

 

Paycheck Protection Program loans and accrued interest

 

 

14,460

 

 

 

17,779

 

Revolving credit facility

 

 

11,828

 

 

 

11,828

 

Term loan, net of discount

 

 

38,744

 

 

 

37,752

 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

 

 

3,544

 

 

 

3,927

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

2,198

 

 

 

2,756

 

Total long-term liabilities

 

 

70,989

 

 

 

74,472

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MEZZANINE EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock; no par value; authorized - 20,000 shares -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred series A stock; authorized -160 shares; issued and outstanding - none

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Preferred series B stock; authorized - 5,950 shares; issued and outstanding - none

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Preferred series C stock; authorized - 3,000 shares; issued and outstanding - none

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Total mezzanine equity

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no-par value; authorized - 200,000 shares; issued and outstanding - 17,667 shares at December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Additional paid in capital

 

 

58,342

 

 

 

58,031

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(30,968)

 

 

(30,653)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

27,374

 

 

 

27,378

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

$120,471

 

 

$120,013

 

GEE GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

               Contract staffing services

 

$39,461

 

 

$19,856

 

               Direct hire placement services

 

 

5,771

 

 

 

1,150

 

                             NET REVENUES

 

 

45,232

 

 

 

21,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               Cost of contract services

 

 

29,458

 

 

 

15,563

 

                             GROSS PROFIT

 

 

15,774

 

 

 

5,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

               Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

12,766

 

 

 

4,495

 

              Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses

 

 

40

 

 

 

23

 

               Depreciation expense

 

 

97

 

 

 

79

 

              Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

1,396

 

 

 

369

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

1,475

 

 

 

477

 

               Interest expense

 

 

(3,294)

 

 

(360)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION

 

 

(1,819)

 

 

117

 

               Provision for income tax

 

 

28

 

 

 

(66)
NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$(1,791)

 

$51

 

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

$(1,791)

 

$51

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

$(0.18)

 

$0.01

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES - BASIC 

 

 

9,905

 

 

 

9,379

 

DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE

 

$(0.18)

 

$0.01

 

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES - DILUTED 

 

 

9,905

 

 

 

9,925

 

 

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

 

 
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GEE GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITYOPERATIONS (unaudited)

(In Thousands)

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Additional Paid

 

 

Accumulated 

 

 

Shareholders'

 

 

 

 Shares 

 

 

In Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2016

 

 

9,379

 

 

$37,615

 

 

$(13,082)

 

$24,533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of stock option expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

902

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock warrants

 

 

500

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(2,372)

 

 

(2,372)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, September 30, 2017

 

 

9,879

 

 

 

39,517

 

 

 

(15,454)

 

 

24,063

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of stock option expense

 

 

-

 

 

 

293

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

293

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of stock for interest

 

 

136

 

 

 

595

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

595

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(1,791)

 

 

(1,791)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2017

 

 

10,015

 

 

$40,405

 

 

$(17,245)

 

$23,160

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

NET REVENUES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract staffing services

 

$31,248

 

 

$33,078

 

Direct hire placement services

 

 

3,395

 

 

 

4,479

 

NET REVENUES

 

 

34,643

 

 

 

37,557

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of contract services

 

 

22,063

 

 

 

24,962

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

 

12,580

 

 

 

12,595

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (including noncash stock-based compensation expense of $311 and $597, respectively)

 

 

9,487

 

 

 

11,291

 

Depreciation expense

 

 

73

 

 

 

79

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

 

1,044

 

 

 

1,398

 

INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

1,976

 

 

 

(173)

Interest expense

 

 

(2,686)

 

 

(3,219)

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION

 

 

(710)

 

 

(3,392)

Provision for income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(395)

 

 

171

 

NET LOSS

 

 

(315)

 

 

(3,563)

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS

 

$(315)

 

$(3,563)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE

 

$(0.02)

 

$(0.27)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES - BASIC AND DILUTED

 

 

17,667

 

 

 

13,067

 

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

 

 
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GEE GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSSHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

$(1,791)

 

$51

 

Adjustments to reconcile (net loss) net income to cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,493

 

 

 

448

 

Stock option expense

 

 

293

 

 

 

194

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

(53)

 

 

-

 

Amortization of debt discount and non cash extinguishment of debt

 

 

192

 

 

 

54

 

Changes in operating assets and  liabilities -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

562

 

 

 

(1,008)

Accrued interest

 

 

(178)

 

 

-

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(577)

 

 

(666)

Accrued compensation

 

 

(1,267)

 

 

(262)

Other current items, net

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

476

 

Long-term liabilities

 

 

(218)

 

 

17

 

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(249)

 

 

(696)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

 

(128)

 

 

(17)

Acquisition payments, net of cash acquired

 

 

-

 

 

 

(50)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(128)

 

 

(67)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on the debt related to acquisitions

 

 

(212)

 

 

(1,089)

Payments on senior debt

 

 

(812)

 

 

-

 

Payments on capital lease

 

 

-

 

 

 

(5)

Net proceeds from revolving credit

 

 

2,096

 

 

 

1,522

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

 

1,072

 

 

 

428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash 

 

 

695

 

 

 

(335)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

2,785

 

 

 

2,528

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

 

$3,480

 

 

$2,193

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$2,699

 

 

$294

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

$-

 

 

$-

 

Non-cash financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock paid for interest on subordinated notes

 

$210

 

 

$-

 

Stock paid for fees in connection with subordinated note

 

$385

 

 

$-

 

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Stock

 

 

Paid

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Shareholders'

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

In Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

Balance, September 30, 2020

 

 

17,667

 

 

$58,031

 

 

$(30,653)

 

$27,378

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

-

 

 

 

311

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

311

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(315)

 

 

(315)
Balance, December 31, 2020

 

 

17,667

 

 

$58,342

 

 

$(30,968)

 

$27,374

 

 

 

Common

 

 

Additional

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 Stock

 

 

Paid

 

 

Accumulated

 

 

Shareholders'

 

 

 

 Shares

 

 

In Capital

 

 

Deficit

 

 

Equity

 

Balance, September 30, 2019

 

 

12,538

 

 

$49,990

 

 

$(40,781)

 

$9,209

 

Share-based compensation

 

 

-

 

 

 

597

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

597

 

Issuance of stock for interest

 

 

552

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

402

 

Net loss

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

(3,563)

 

 

(3,563)

Balance, December 31, 2019

 

 

13,090

 

 

$50,989

 

 

$(44,344)

 

$6,645

 

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

 

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GEE GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

(In Thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$(315)

 

$(3,563)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,117

 

 

 

1,477

 

Non-cash lease expense

 

 

338

 

 

 

430

 

Stock Compensation expense

 

 

311

 

 

 

597

 

Recovery for doubtful accounts

 

 

(397)

 

 

(273)

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(215)

 

 

58

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

 

445

 

 

 

279

 

Interest expense paid with common and preferred stock

 

 

-

 

 

 

444

 

Paid in kind interest on term loan

 

 

547

 

 

 

-

 

Change in acquisition deposit for working capital guarantee

 

 

-

 

 

 

(400)

Changes in operating assets and  liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

(2,176)

 

 

888

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(131)

 

 

(807)

Accrued compensation

 

 

(598)

 

 

(834)

Accrued Interest

 

 

46

 

 

 

-

 

Change in other assets, net of change in other liabilities

 

 

1,075

 

 

 

254

 

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

47

 

 

 

(1,450)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of property and equipment

 

 

(2)

 

 

(58)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(2)

 

 

(58)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment on term loan

 

 

-

 

 

 

(500)

Net proceeds from revolving credit

 

 

-

 

 

 

92

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

-

 

 

 

(408)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash

 

 

45

 

 

 

(1,916)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

 

14,074

 

 

 

4,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

 

$14,119

 

 

$2,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$1,647

 

 

$2,497

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

 

21

 

 

 

45

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Right-of-use assets, net of deferred rent

 

 

-

 

 

 

5,900

 

Operating lease liability

 

 

-

 

 

 

6,341

 

Acquisition of equipment with finance lease

 

 

14

 

 

 

-

 

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

 
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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)(unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

1. Description of Business

 

GEE Group Inc. (the “Company”, “us”, “our” or “we”) was incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1962 and is the successor to employment offices doing business since 1893. WeGEE Group Inc. and its wholly material operating subsidiaries, Access Data Consulting Corporation, Agile Resources, Inc., BMCH, Inc., Paladin Consulting, Inc., Scribe Solutions, Inc., SNI Companies Inc., Triad Logistics, Inc., and Triad Personnel Services, Inc. (collectively referred to as the “Company”, “us”, “our”, or “we”) are a providerproviders of permanent and temporary professional industrial and physician assistantindustrial staffing and placement services in and near several major U.S cities. We specialize in the placement of information technology, accounting, finance, office, engineering, medical and accountingmedical professionals for direct hire and contract staffing for our clients and provide temporary staffing services for our commercial clients.

 

2. Significant Accounting Policies and Estimates

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotesnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 20172020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending September 30, 2018.2021. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotesnotes thereto included in the Company'sCompany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 20172020 as filed on December 28, 2017.29, 2020.

 

Liquidity

The primary sources of liquidity for the Company are revenues earned and collected from its clients for the placement of contractors and permanent employment candidates and borrowings available under the Senior Credit Agreement. Uses of liquidity include primarily the costs and expenses necessary to fund operations, including payment of compensation to the Company’s contract and permanent employees, payment of operating costs and expenses, payment of taxes, payment of interest and principal under its debt agreements, and capital expenditures.

 

The Company has experienced net losses for the first three months of its current fiscal year, and for its most recent fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, which also negatively impacted the Company’s ability to generate liquidity. During much of this period, the Company significantly restructured its operations, made significant lossescost reductions, including closing and consolidating unprofitable locations and eliminating underperforming personnel, implemented strategic management changes, and intensified focus on stabilizing the business and restoring profitable growth.

In approximately mid-March 2020, the Company began to experience the severe negative cash flowseffects of the economic disruptions resulting from operationsthe Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”). These have included abrupt reductions in demand for the Company’s primary sources of revenue, its temporary and direct hire placements, lost productivity due to business closings both by clients and at the Company’s own operating locations, and the significant disruptive impacts to many other aspects of normal operations. These effects continue to be felt, with the most severe impacts being felt in the past. Management has implemented a strategy which includes cost reduction efforts, consolidation of certain backcommercial (light industrial) segment and the finance, accounting and office activities to gain efficiencies as well as identifying strategic acquisitions, financed primarily throughclerical (“FAO”) end markets within the issuance of preferred and common stock and convertible debt, to improve the overall profitability and cash flows of the Company.professional segment.

 

After the close of business on March 31, 2017,On June 30, 2020, the Company completed a financial restructuring and eliminated approximately $19,685 of its subsidiaries,subordinated indebtedness and approximately $27,695 of its convertible preferred stock as borrowers, entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), and certain investment funds managed by MGG Investment Group LP (“MGG”). All funds were distributed on April 3, 2017 (the “Closing Date”).

Underrequired pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $73,750,000 consistingSeventh Amendment, dated as of a four-year term loan in the principal amount of $48,750,000 and revolving loans in a maximum amount up to the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) an amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base that is calculated based on the outstanding amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable, as described in the Credit Agreement. The loans under the Credit Agreement mature on March 31, 2021.

On October 2, 2017, the Company, the other borrower entities and guarantor entities named therein (collectively, the “Loan Parties”), PNC, and certain investment funds managed by MGG (collectively the “Lenders”) entered into a First Amendment and Waiver (the “Amendment”)April 28, 2020, to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 20172017. The Company entered into a Repurchase Agreement for Preferred Stock and Subordinated Notes (the “Credit“Repurchase Agreement”) by and among the Loan Parties and the Lenders.

The Amendment, which was effective as of October 2, 2017, modified the required principal repayment schedule with respect to the Term Loans. The Amendment also modified the ability of the Loan Parties to repay or make other payments with respect to certain other loans that are subordinated in right of payment to the indebtedness under the Credit Agreement.

Pursuant to the Amendment the Lenders also waived any Event of Default arising out of the Loan Parties’ failure to deliver, on or before October 3, 2017, the materials satisfying the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 5 of the Waiver to Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement,, dated as of August 14, 2017,June 30, 2020 with Ronald R. Smith (“Mr. Smith”), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (“Thrivent”), Madison Capital Funding LLC (“Madison”), Maurice R. Harrison IV (“Mr. Harrison”), Peter Langlois (“Mr. Langlois”), Vincent Lombardo (“Mr. Lombardo”) and Shane Parr (Mr. Parr, and collectively with Mr. Smith, Thrivent, Madison, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Langlois, and Mr. Lombardo), the “SNI Group Members” pursuant to which the SNI Group Members agreed to allow the Company to repurchase and settle all of the 9.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes (the “9.5% Notes”), Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (“Series B Preferred Stock”), 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes (“8% Notes”) and Series C 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (“Series C Preferred Stock”) held by each of them as amended.set forth below. All of the outstanding 9.5% Notes and all of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock were held by SNI Group Members.

 

 
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On November 14, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, each subsidiary of the Company listed as a “Guarantor” on the signature pages thereto (together with each other Person joined thereto as a guarantor from time to time, collectively, the “Guarantors”, and each a “Guarantor”, and together with the Borrowers, collectively, the “Loan Parties” and each a “Loan Party”), certain lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that make Revolving Advances thereunder (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Revolving Lenders” and each a “Revolving Lender”), the lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that made or acquire an interestGEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in the Term Loans (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders” and each a “Term Loan Lender”, and together with the Revolving Lenders, collectively, the “Lenders” and each a “Lender”), MGG, as administrative agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), as collateral agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), and as term loan agent (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Term Loan Agent” and together with the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, each an “Agent” and, collectively, the “Agents”), entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Second Amendment the Borrowers agreed, among other things, to use commercially reasonable efforts to prepay, or cause to be prepaid, $10,000,000 in principal amount of Advances (as defined in the Credit Agreement) outstanding, which amount shall be applied to prepay the Term Loans in accordance with the applicable terms of the Credit Agreement. Any prepayment to the term loan is contingent upon a future financing, non-operational cash flow or excess cash flow as defined in the agreement. The Borrowers also agreed to amend (i) the applicable minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios required to be maintained by the Company as set forth in the Second Amendment, (ii) the minimum EBITDA required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment and (iii) the maximum senior leverage ratios required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment. The Borrowers agreed to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Revolving Lenders, an amendment fee of $364,140, in connection with their execution and delivery of the Second Amendment. Such fee is payable on the earlier of (a) June 30, 2018 and (b) the first date on which all of the Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) are paid in full in cash and the Total Commitment (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Lenders is terminated.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date up to and including May 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on June 1, 2018 up to and including August 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on September 1, 2018 through the remainder of the Term, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

At December 31, 2017, approximately $8,000,000 of the Revolving Credit facility was fixed for a three-month period at an interest of approximately 11.3%.

At December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately $5,800,000 available on the Revolving Credit facility.

The Company was in compliance with the newly amended financial covenants of the loan for December 31, 2017, the first measurement date under the Amendment.

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thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

As of December 31, 2017,2020, the Company had cash of approximately $3,480,000,$14,119, which was an increase of approximately $695,000$45 from approximately $2,785,000$14,074 at September 30, 2017.2020. Working capital at December 31, 20172020 was approximately $630,000,$11,485, as compared to working capital of approximately $1,588,000$13,351 for September 30, 2017. The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017, was approximately $1,791,000.

At December 31, 2017 there was approximately $999,000 of accrued interest that was payable with the Company’s common stock.

On January 4, 2018, the Company issued approximately 41,000 shares of common stock to JAX Legacy related to the accrued interest of approximately $105,000 on the subordinated note.

On January 4, 2018, the Company issued approximately 280,602 shares of common stock to the SNI Sellers related to accrued interest of approximately $894,000 on the subordinated note.2020.

 

Management believes that the Company can generate adequate liquidity to meet its obligations for the foreseeable future cash flowand for at least the next twelve months assuming the negative economic effects of COVID-19 do not worsen, and that economic recovery occurs.

Paycheck Protection Program Loan

Between April 29 and May 7, 2020, the Company and eight of its operating subsidiaries obtained loans in the aggregate amount of $19,927 from BBVA USA (“BBVA”), as lender, pursuant to the Payroll Protection Plan (the “PPP”), which was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the CARES Act”) and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). These funds were the only source of financing available to our companies and businesses and have been and continue to be critical to our ability to maintain operations, including the employment of our temporary and full-time employees, in order to provide our services and meet our foreseeable liquidity requirements in the midst of this continuing worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic. The Company accounted for the PPP loans as a debt (See Note 8) in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 470 Debt. Accordingly, the PPP loans are recognized as current and noncurrent debt in the Company’s accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Company and its operating subsidiaries intend to apply for forgiveness of their respective outstanding PPP loans as their lender, BBVA USA, provides access through its electronic portal allowing the Company to submit its applications and related documentation. Management believes that the Company qualifies and is eligible for forgiveness of its loans based on existing available guidance; however, some relatively complex questions and matters of interpretation remain to be determined or decided upon by the SBA or possibly other governmental or legislative actions that cannot be fully predicted or even fully anticipated at this stage. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Company or its operating subsidiaries will ultimately achieve forgiveness in whole or in part of its outstanding PPP loans. Accordingly, the Company and its operating subsidiaries continue to account for their PPP loans as outstanding debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

The Company, under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, also was eligible to defer paying $3,770 of applicable payroll taxes as of December 31, 2020, which is included in long and short-term liabilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. The deferred deposits of the employer’s share of Social Security tax must be paid to be considered timely (and avoid a failure to deposit penalty) by December 31, 2021, fifty (50) percent of the eligible deferred amount, and the availability under the Revolving Credit Facility will have sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months.remaining amount by December 31, 2022.

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts and transactions of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

 

Use of Estimates and Assumptions

 

Management makesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Article 8 of Regulation S-X requires management to make estimates and assumptions that can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities reported asand the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements as well asand the reported amounts of reported revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Those estimates and assumptions typically involve expectations about events to occur subsequent to the balance sheet date, and it is possible that actualreporting period. Actual results could ultimately differ from thethose estimates. If differences were to occur in a subsequent period, the Company would recognize those differences when they became known. Significant matters requiring the use of estimates and assumptions include, but may not be limited to, deferred income tax valuation allowances, accounts receivable allowances, accounting for acquisitions, accounting for derivatives and evaluation of impairment. Management believes that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, based on information that is available at the time they are made.

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

Revenue Recognition

Revenues from contracts with customers are generated from direct hire placement services, temporary professional services staffing, and temporary light industrial staffing. Revenues are recognized when promised services are performed for customers, and in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those services. Our revenues are recorded net of variable consideration such as sales adjustments or allowances.

 

Direct hire placement service revenues from contracts with customers are recognized when applicantsemployment candidates accept offers of employment, less a provision for estimated losses duecredits or refunds to customers as the result of applicants not remaining employed for the Company'sentirety of the Company’s guarantee period. Contractperiod (referred to as “falloffs”). The Company’s guarantee periods for permanently placed employees generally range from 60 to 90 days from the date of hire. Fees associated with candidate placement are generally calculated as a percentage of the new employee’s annual compensation. No fees for permanent placement services are charged to employment candidates.

Temporary staffing service revenues from contracts with customers are recognized whenin amounts the Company has a right to invoice as the services are rendered.rendered by the Company’s temporary employees. The Company records temporary staffing revenue on a gross basis as a principal versus on a net basis as an agent in the presentation of revenues and expenses. The Company has concluded that gross reporting is appropriate because the Company controls the specified service before that service is performed for a customer. The Company has the risk of identifying and hiring qualified employees (as opposed to client employees), has the discretion to select the employees and establish their price, and bears the risk for services that are not fully paid for by customers.

 

Falloffs and refunds during the period are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations as a reduction of placement service revenues and were approximately $625,000$303 and $90,000$266 for the three-month periodperiods ended December 31, 20172020 and 20162019, respectively. Expected future falloffs and refunds are reflected in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as a reduction of accounts receivable and were approximately $911,000 as of December 31, 2017 and $997,000 as of September 30, 2017, respectively.described under Accounts Receivable, below.

 

See Note 15 for disaggregated revenues by segment.

Payment terms in our contracts vary by the type and location of our customer and the services offered. The terms between invoicing and when payments are due are not significant.

Cost of Contract Staffing Services

 

The cost of contract services includes the wages and the related payroll taxes, and employee benefits and certain other employee-related costs of the Company'sCompany’s contract service employees, while they work on contract assignments.

 
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Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents. AtAs of December 31, 20172020 and September 30, 2017,2020, there were no cash equivalents. The Company maintains deposits in financial institutions in excess of amounts guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained at financial institutions and, at times, balances may exceed federally insured limits. We have never experienced any losses related to these balances.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The Company extends credit to its various customers based on evaluation of the customer'scustomer’s financial condition and ability to pay the Company in accordance with the payment terms. An allowance for placement fall-offsfalloffs is recorded as a reduction of revenues for estimated losses due to applicants not remaining employed for the Company'sCompany’s guarantee period. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded as a charge to bad debt expense where collection is considered to be doubtful due to credit issues. These allowances taken together reflect management'smanagement’s estimate of the potential losses inherent in the accounts receivable balances based on historical loss statistics and known factors impacting its customers. Theour clients. Management believes that the nature of the contract serviceservices business, wherewherein client companies are generally dependent on our contract employees in the same manner as permanent employees for their production cycles and the production cycle allows forconduct of their respective businesses contributes to a relatively small accounts receivable allowance. Based on management's review

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

As of accounts receivable, anDecember 31, 2020, and September 30, 2020, the allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $1,659,000 is considered necessary as of December 31, 2017was $435 and $1,712,000 at September 30, 2017,$2,072, respectively. The Company charges off uncollectible accounts against the allowance once the invoices are deemed unlikely to be collectible. The reserveallowance also includes the $911,000 reserve for permanent placement falloffs considered necessaryof $287 as of December 31, 20172020 and $997,000 as of September 30, 2017, respectively.2020 each.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense is calculated on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives of five years for computer equipment and two to ten years for office equipment, furniture and fixtures. The Company capitalizes computer software purchased or developed for internal use and amortizes it over an estimated useful life of five years. The carrying value of property and equipment is reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it may not be recoverable. If the carrying amount of an asset group is greater than its estimated future undiscounted cash flows, the carrying value is written down to the estimated fair value. There was no impairment of property and equipment for the three-monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

 

GoodwillLeases

 

Goodwill representsThe Company determines if a contractual arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current operating lease liabilities, and noncurrent operating lease liabilities on the excessCompany’s unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet. The Company evaluates and classifies leases as operating or finance leases for financial reporting purposes. The classification evaluation begins at the commencement date and the lease term used in the evaluation includes the non-cancellable period for which the Company has the right to use the underlying asset, together with renewal option periods when the exercise of costthe renewal option is reasonably certain and failure to exercise such option which result in an economic penalty. All the Company’s real estate leases are classified as operating leases. Also, the Company elected the practical expedient which allows aggregation of non-lease components with the related lease components when evaluating accounting treatment.

ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the fairlease term. The lease payments included in the present value are fixed lease payments. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company estimates its collateralized incremental borrowing rate, based on information available at the commencement date, in determining the present value of the net assets acquired in the various acquisitions.lease payments. The Company assessesapplies the portfolio approach in applying discount rates to its classes of leases. The operating lease ROU assets include any payments made before the commencement date. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company does not currently have subleases. The Company also does not currently have residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants in its leases.

Goodwill

The Company evaluates its goodwill for possible impairment as prescribed by ASU 2017-04, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350), Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment at least annually. Testing goodwill for impairment allows the Company to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence ofannually and when one or more triggering events or circumstances leads to a determinationindicate that itthe goodwill might be impaired. Under this guidance, annual or interim goodwill impairment testing is more likely than not thatperformed by comparing the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less thanwith its carrying amount. If the entity determines that this threshold is not met, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. An impairment loss would becharge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value, not to the extentexceed the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its impliedgoodwill. In testing for impairments, management applies one or more valuation techniques to estimate the fair value.values of the reporting units, individual assets or groups of individual assets, as required under the circumstances. These valuation techniques rely on assumptions and other factors, such as the estimated future cash flows, the discount rates used to determine the present value of associated cash flows, and the market comparable assumptions.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Company allocates its goodwill among two reporting units, its Professional segment and its Commercial segment for purposes of evaluation for impairments. In determining the fair value of our two reporting units, we use one or a combination of commonly accepted valuation methodologies: 1) the income approach, which is based on the present value of discounted cash flows projected for the reporting unit or, in certain instances, capitalization of earnings, and 2) the market approach, which estimates a fair value based on an appropriate revenue and/or earnings multiple(s) derived from comparable companies. In applying our methods, we also use averages or medians to select assumptions derived from comparable companies or market data, and in the application of the income and/or market approaches if we determine that this will provide a more appropriate estimated fair value or range of fair value estimates of the reporting units. Changes to input assumptions and other factors used or considered in the analysis could result in materially different evaluations of goodwill impairment.

The Company considered and reviewed the recoverability of its goodwill during the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 and determined that no impairment charge was necessary. In reaching its conclusion, management determined that no triggering events or other circumstances have occurred or changed since the Company’s most recent annual evaluation as of September 30, 2020, that indicate the carrying values of the Company’s reporting segments are lower than their respective fair values. Management also considered the Company’s market capitalization as recently reported on the NYSE American exchange and determined that when adjusted for the assumption of a reasonable control premium over exchange pricing, exceeded its consolidated net book value (consolidated stockholders’ equity) during the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

Fair Value Measurement

 

The Company follows the provisions of the accounting standardFinancial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurement”, which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and enhances fair value measurement disclosure. Under these provisions, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the "exit price"“exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

 

The standard establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use onof unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Company'sCompany’s assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances.circumstances when observable inputs are not available. The hierarchy is described below:

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Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.

 

Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data.

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.

 

The fair value of the Company’s current assets and current liabilities approximate their carrying values due to their short-term nature. The carryingfair value disclosures of the Company’s long-term liabilities representsapproximate their respective fair valuevalues based on level 3 inputs. Thecurrent yield for debt instruments with similar terms. Fair value measurements utilized in evaluating the Company’s goodwill and other intangible assets for impairments are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis using levelprincipally Level 3 inputs, as discussed in Note 5.inputs.

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

Earnings and Loss per Share

 

Basic earnings and loss per share isare computed by dividing net income or loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted lossearnings per share is computed giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares. Potentially dilutive common shares may consist of incremental shares issuable upon the vesting of restricted shares granted but unissued, exercise of stock options and warrants and the conversion of notes payable and preferred stock to common stock. In periodsThe dilutive effect of outstanding warrants and options is reflected in which a net loss has been incurred, all potentiallyearnings per share by use of the treasury stock method. The dilutive commoneffect of preferred stock is reflected in earnings per share by use of the if-converted method.

Common stock equivalents representing approximately 2,791 and 14,001 shares are considered anti-dilutive and thus are excluded from the calculation. Common share equivalents of approximately 546,118 was included in the computation of diluted earningsCompany’s loss per share calculations for the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 2016. There were approximately 10,274,0002020 and 475,100 of common stock equivalents excluded for the three months ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,2019, respectively, because their effect iseffects are anti-dilutive.

 

Advertising Expenses

 

MostThe Company expenses the costs of the Company's advertising expense budget is used to support the Company's business. Most of the advertisements are in print orand internet media with expenses recordedadvertising and promotions as they are incurred. For the three months ended December 31, 2017incurred and 2016, includedreports these costs in selling, general and administrative expenses wasexpenses. For the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, advertising expense totaling approximately $599,000totaled $421 and $288,000,$484, respectively.

 

Intangible Assets

 

CustomerSeparately identifiable intangible assets held in the form of customer lists, non-compete agreements, customer relationships, management agreements and trade names were recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition and are amortized over their estimated useful lives ranging from two to ten years using both accelerated and straight-line methods.

 

Impairment of Long-lived Assets (other than Goodwill)

 

The Company recordsrecognizes an impairment of long-lived assets used in operations, other than goodwill, when events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired and the estimated undiscounted cash flows to be generated by those assets over their remaining lives are less than the carrying amount of those items. The net carrying value of assets not recoverable is reduced to fair value, which is typically calculated using the discounted cash flow method. The Company did not recognize and record any impairmentimpairments of long-lived assets used in operations during the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016.2019.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for stock-based awards to employees in accordance with applicable accounting principles,FASB ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”, which requires compensation expense related to share-based transactions, including employee stock options, to be measured and recognized in the financial statements based on a determination of the fair value of the stock options. The grant date fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes-Merton (“Black-Scholes”) pricing model. For all employee stock options, we recognize expense over the requisite service period on an accelerated basis over the employee’s requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The Company’s option pricing model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility, expected term, and forfeiture rate. Any changes in these highly subjective assumptions significantly impact our stock-based compensation expense.

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Options awarded to purchase shares of common stock issued to non-employees in exchange for services are accounted for as variable awards in accordance with applicable accounting principles.FASB ASC 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation”. Such options are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

See Note 11 for the assumptions used to calculate the fair value of stock-based employee and non-employee compensation. Upon the exercise of options, it is the Company'sCompany’s policy to issue new shares rather than utilizing treasury shares.

 

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

Income Taxes

 

We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method, which requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities by using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.

 

We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50fifty (50) percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.

 

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits on the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017,2020, no accrued interest or penalties are included on the related tax liability line in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the financial statements as of and for the three months ended December 31, 2016 to conform to the current year presentation. There is no effect on assets, liabilities, equity or net income.

Segment Data

 

The Company provides the following distinctive services: (a) direct hire placement services (b)and temporary professional contract staffing services staffing in the fields of information technology, engineering, medical, andfinance, accounting and (c)office (“FA&O”), engineering, and medical within its Professional Services segment, and temporary contract light industrial staffing. These distinctstaffing within its Industrial Services segment. The Company’s revenues, cost of services and a substantial portion of its operating costs and expenses can be divided into these two reportable segments,segments. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including substantially all corporate expenses, are not entirely allocated among Industrial Staffing Services and Professional Staffing Services. Selling, general and administrative expenses are not completely separately allocated among light industrial services and professional staffing services. Operating results are regularly reviewed by the chief operating decision maker tomakers at each segment who make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and to assess its performance. Other factors, including type of business, type of employee, length of employment and revenue recognition are considered in determining thesethe Company’s operating segments.

 

3. Recent Accounting PronouncementsReclassifications

 

On May 28, 2014,Certain amounts in the Financialprior period presentation have been reclassified to conform with the current presentation.

3. New Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issuedPronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Current Expected Credit Losses Model. In August 2015,June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date, which delayed the effective date of the new standard from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2018. The FASB also agreed to allow entities to choose to adopt the standard as of the original effective date. This ASU permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The new standard is effective for the Company beginning October 1, 2018. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of adoption of this guidance on its financial statements.

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In November 2015, the FASB issued2016-13, Financial Instruments-CreditLosses (“ASC 326”), authoritative guidance which changesamending how deferred taxes are classified on a company’s balance sheet. The new guidance eliminates the current requiremententities will measure credit losses for companies to present deferred tax liabilities and assets as current and noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. Instead, companies will be required to classify all deferred taxmost financial assets and liabilities as noncurrent.certain other instruments that are not measured at fair value through net income. The guidance requires the application of a current expected credit loss model, which is a new impairment model based on expected losses. The new guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted for all entities as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The guidance may be applied either prospectively, for all deferred tax assets and liabilities, or retrospectively (i.e., by reclassifying the comparative balance sheet). If applied prospectively, entities are required to include a statement that prior periods were not retrospectively adjusted. If applied retrospectively, entities are also required to include quantitative information about the effects of the change on prior periods. Except for balance sheet classification requirements related to deferred tax assets and liabilities, the Company does not expect this guidance to have an effect on its financial statements. The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company as of December 31, 2017.

In February 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which changes financial reporting as it relates to leasing transactions. Under the new guidance, lessees will be required to recognize a lease liability, measured on a discounted basis; and a right-of-use asset, for the lease term. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early application is permitted for all entities upon issuance. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements.2022. The Company is in the process of evaluatinghas not yet determined the impact of adoption of this guidance on its financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting (“ASU 2016-09”). ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance had no effect on the Company as of December 31, 2017.

In August 2016, the FASB issued authoritative guidance designed to address diversity in how certain cash receipts and cash payments are presented and classified in the statement of cash flows, including: i) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; ii) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; and iii) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies. The new guidance is effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period. The Company believes the adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on its financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, which clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standard will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwillstatements and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment”. The update simplifies how an entity is required to test goodwill for impairment by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Step 2 measures a goodwill impairment loss by comparing the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount. The new rules will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2021. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements.related disclosures.

 

No other recent accounting pronouncements were issued by FASB and the SEC that are believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s present or future financial statements.

 

 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

4. Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:

 

 

Useful Lives

 

December 31, 2017

 

September

30, 2017

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

September 30,

2020

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Computer software

 

5 years

 

$1,447

 

$1,447

 

 

$1,535

 

$1,535

 

Office equipment, furniture and fixtures and leasehold improvements

 

2 to 10 years

 

 

3,371

 

 

 

3,243

 

Office equipment, furniture, fixtures and leasehold improvements

 

 

3,612

 

 

 

3,595

 

Total property and equipment, at cost

 

 

 

4,818

 

4,690

 

 

5,147

 

5,130

 

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

 

 

 

(3,873)

 

 

(3,776)

 

 

(4,297)

 

 

(4,224)

Property and equipment, net

 

 

 

$945

 

 

$914

 

 

$850

 

$906

 

Leasehold improvements are amortized over the term of the lease.

 

Depreciation expense for the three- monththree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 20162019 was approximately $97,000$73 and $79,000,$79, respectively.

 

5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

GoodwillLeases

 

The following table sets forth activityCompany leases space for all its branch offices, which are generally located either in goodwilldowntown or suburban business centers, and for its corporate headquarters. Branch offices are generally leased over periods ranging from September 2016 through December 31, 2017. See Note 12three to five years. The corporate office lease expires in 2021. The Company’s leases generally provide for detailspayment of acquisitions that occurred during the year ended September 30, 2017. (in thousands)basic rent plus a share of building real estate taxes, maintenance costs and utilities.

 

Goodwill as of September 30, 2016

 

$18,590

 

Acquisition of SNI Companies

 

 

58,003

 

Goodwill as of September 30, 2017

 

$76,593

 

Goodwill as of December 31, 2017

 

$76,593

 

DuringOperating lease expenses was $561 and $660 for the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and the year ended September 30, 2017 the Company did not record any impairment of goodwill.2019, respectively.

 

Intangible AssetsSupplemental cash flow information related to leases consisted of the following:

 

 

Three Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Cash paid for operating lease liabilities

 

$493

 

 

 

555

 

  

AsSupplemental balance sheet information related to leases consisted of the following:

December 31,

2020

Weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases

2.5 years

Weighted average discount rate for operating leases

6.0%

The table below reconciles the undiscounted future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable lease agreements having initial terms in excess of one year to the total operating lease liabilities recognized on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20172020, including certain closed offices are as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

Book Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Relationships

 

$29,070

 

 

$5,314

 

 

$23,756

 

Trade Name

 

 

8,329

 

 

 

1,473

 

 

 

6,856

 

Non-Compete Agreements

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

1,290

 

 

 

3,041

 

 

 

$41,730

 

 

$8,077

 

 

$33,653

 

Remainder of Fiscal 2021

 

$1,378

 

Fiscal 2022

 

 

1,686

 

Fiscal 2023

 

 

1,159

 

Fiscal 2024

 

 

898

 

Fiscal 2025

 

 

434

 

Thereafter

 

 

108

 

Less: Imputed interest

 

 

(543)

Present value of operating lease liabilities (a)

 

$5,120

 

  

(a)    Includes current portion of $1,576 for operating leases.

 
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As of September 30, 2017GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

(In Thousands)

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net

Book Value

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer Relationships

 

$29,070

 

 

$4,601

 

 

$24,469

 

Trade Name

 

 

8,329

 

 

 

1,115

 

 

 

7,214

 

Non-Compete Agreements

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

965

 

 

 

3,366

 

 

 

$41,730

 

 

$6,681

 

 

$35,049

 

6. Intangible Assets

 

The following tables set forth the costs, accumulated amortization expense attributable toand net book value of the amortization ofCompany’s separately identifiable intangible assets was approximately $1,396,000 and $369,000 for the three-months endedas of December 31, 20172020 and 2016, respectively.September 30, 2020 and estimated future amortization expense.

 

 

December 31, 2020

September 30, 2020

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net Book

Value

 

 

Cost

 

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

 

Net Book

Value

 

Customer relationships

 

$29,070

 

 

$13,865

 

 

$15,205

 

 

$29,070

 

 

$13,188

 

 

$15,882

 

Trade names

 

 

8,329

 

 

 

5,735

 

 

 

2,594

 

 

 

8,329

 

 

 

5,379

 

 

 

2,950

 

Non-Compete agreements

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

4,331

 

 

 

4,320

 

 

 

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Total 

 

$41,730

 

 

$23,931

 

 

$17,799

 

 

$41,730

 

 

$22,887

 

 

$18,843

 

Estimated Amortization Expense

 

Remaining Fiscal 2021

 

$3,044

 

Fiscal 2022

 

 

3,469

 

Fiscal 2023

 

 

2,879

 

Fiscal 2024

 

 

2,879

 

Fiscal 2025

 

 

2,741

 

Thereafter

 

 

2,787

 

 

 

$17,799

 

 

The trade names are amortized on a straight – line basis over thetheir respective estimated useful lifelives of between five and ten years. CustomerIntangible assets that represent customer relationships are amortized based on the basis of estimated future undiscounted cash flows or using the straight – line basis over estimated remaining useful lives of five to ten years. Non-compete agreements are amortized based on a straight-line basis over the term of the respective non-compete agreement,agreements, which are typically five years. Over the next five years and thereafter, annualin duration.

The amortization expense for these finite life intangible assets will total approximately $33,653,000, as follows: fiscal 2018 - $4,186,000, fiscalwas $1,044 and $1,398 for three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, - $5,586,000, fiscal 2020 - $5,005,000, fiscal 2021 - $4,148,000, fiscal 2022 - $3,469,000 and thereafter - $11,259,000.respectively.

 

Long-lived assets, such as purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company regularly evaluates whether events7. Revolving Credit Facility and circumstances have occurred that indicate possible impairment and relies on a number of factors, including operating results, business plans, economic projections, and anticipated future cash flows. The Company uses an estimate of the future undiscounted net cash flows of the related asset or asset group over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are recoverable.  Term Loan

 

6. Revolving Credit, FacilityTerm Loan and Security Agreement

 

After the close of business on March 31, 2017, theThe Company and its subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered intoare parties to a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC, and certain investment funds managed by MGG. All funds were distributed on April 3, 2017 (the “Closing Date”).

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $73,750,000 consisting of a four-year term loan in the principal amount of $48,750,000 and revolving loans in a maximum amount up to the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) an amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base that is calculated based on the outstanding amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable, as described in the Credit Agreement. The loans under the Credit Agreement mature on March 31, 2021.

On October 2, 2017, the Company, the other borrower entities and guarantor entities named therein (collectively, the “Loan Parties”), PNC, and certain investment funds managed by MGG (collectivelyInvestment Group LP (“MGG”). The Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan under the (“Lenders”) entered into a First Amendment and Waiver (the “Amendment”) toCredit Agreement, as amended, mature on June 30, 2023.

Revolving Credit Facility

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $11,828 in outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Term Loan and Security Agreement dated asFacility, which was at an interest rate of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Loan Parties, and the Lenders.approximately 11%.

 

The Amendment,Outstanding balances and corresponding amounts available to be borrowed or required to be repaid under the Revolving Credit Facility are determined using an agreed upon borrowing base calculation, which was effective asallows the Company to borrow amounts of October 2, 2017, modified the required principal repayment schedule with respectup to the Term Loans. The Amendment also modified the ability85% of the Loan Parties to repay or make other payments with respect toits eligible outstanding accounts receivable, excluding specified past due balances and which amounts are further reduced for certain other loans that are subordinated in right of payment to the indebtednessreserves and set asides under the Credit Agreement. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $2,412 then currently available for borrowing under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility.

   

Pursuant to the Amendment the Lenders also waived any Event of Default arising out of the Loan Parties’ failure to deliver, on or before October 3, 2017, the materials satisfying the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 5 of the Waiver to Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2017, as amended.

 
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PursuantGEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

In addition to the Second AmendmentCompany’s accounts receivable, the Borrowers agreed, among other things, to use commercially reasonable efforts to prepay, or cause to be prepaid, $10,000,000 in principal amount of Advances (as defined in the Credit Agreement) outstanding, which amount shall be applied to prepay the Term Loans in accordance with the applicable terms of the Credit Agreement. Any prepayment to the term loan is contingent upon a future financing, non-operational cash flow or excess cash flow as defined in the agreement. The Borrowers also agreed to amend (i) the applicable minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios required to be maintained by the Company as set forth in the Second Amendment, (ii) the minimum EBITA required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment and (iii) the maximum senior leverage ratios required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment. The Borrowers agreed to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Revolving Lenders, an amendment fee of $364,140, in connection with their execution and delivery of the Second Amendment. Such fee is payable on the earlier of (a) June 30, 2018 and (b) the first date on which all of the Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) are paid in full in cash and the Total Commitment (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Lenders is terminated.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date up to and including May 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on June 1, 2018 up to and including August 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on September 1, 2018 through the remainder of the Term, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

At December 31, 2017, approximately $8,000,000 of the Revolving Credit facility was fixed for a three-month period at an interest of approximately 11.3%.

At December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately $5,800,000 available on the Revolving Credit facility.

The Revolving Credit Facility is secured by all of the Company’s property and assets, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or in which it now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interests.

 

The Revolving Credit Facility has the same covenants as the Term-loan (See note 7).

7. Term-loan

After the close of business on March 31, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, as borrowers, entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with PNC, and certain investment funds managed by MGG. All funds were distributed on April 3, 2017 (the “Closing Date”).

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $73,750,000 consisting of a four-year term loan in the principal amount of $48,750,000 and revolving loans in a maximum amount up to the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) an amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base that is calculated based on the outstanding amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable, as described in the Credit Agreement. The loans under the Credit Agreement mature on March 31, 2021.

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Amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement may be used by the Company to repay existing indebtedness, to partially fund capital expenditures, to fund a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding stock of SNI Holdco Inc. pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 31, 2017 (the “Merger Agreement”) (see note 12), to provide for on-going working capital needs and general corporate needs, and to fund future acquisitions subject to certain customary conditions of the lenders. On the closing date of the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed $48,750,000 from term-loans and borrowed approximately $7,476,316 from the Revolving Credit Facility for a total of $56,226,316 which was used by the Company to repay existing indebtedness, to pay fees and expenses relating to the Credit Agreement, and to pay a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of SNI Holdco Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

On November 14, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, each subsidiary of the Company listed as a “Guarantor” on the signature pages thereto (together with each other Person joined thereto as a guarantor from time to time, collectively, the “Guarantors”, and each a “Guarantor”, and together with the Borrowers, collectively, the “Loan Parties” and each a “Loan Party”), certain lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that make Revolving Advances thereunder (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Revolving Lenders” and each a “Revolving Lender”), the lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that made or acquire an interest in the Term Loans (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders” and each a “Term Loan Lender”, and together with the Revolving Lenders, collectively, the “Lenders” and each a “Lender”), MGG, as administrative agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), as collateral agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), and as term loan agent (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Term Loan Agent” and together with the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, each an “Agent” and, collectively, the “Agents”), entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”).

Pursuant to the Second Amendment the Borrowers agreed, among other things, to use commercially reasonable efforts to prepay, or cause to be prepaid, $10,000,000 in principal amount of Advances (as defined in the Credit Agreement) outstanding, which amount shall be applied to prepay the Term Loans in accordance with the applicable terms of the Credit Agreement. Any prepayment to the term loan is contingent upon a future financing, non-operational cash flow or excess cash flow as defined in the agreement. The Borrowers also agreed to amend (i) the applicable minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios required to be maintained by the Company as set forth in the Second Amendment, (ii) the minimum EBITA required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment and (iii) the maximum senior leverage ratios required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment. The Borrowers agreed to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Revolving Lenders, an amendment fee of $364,140, in connection with their execution and delivery of the Second Amendment. Such fee is payable on the earlier of (a) June 30, 2018 and (b) the first date on which all of the Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) are paid in full in cash and the Total Commitment (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Lenders is terminated.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on the Amendment No. 2 Effective Date up to and including May 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.75 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on June 1, 2018 up to and including August 31, 2018, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 4.00 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.75% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.75% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The loans under the credit agreement for the period commencing on September 1, 2018 through the remainder of the Term, (i) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is equal to or greater than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 14.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 15.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans and (ii) so long as the Senior Leverage Ratio is less than 3.50 to 1.00, an amount equal to 9.00% for Advances consisting of Domestic Rate Loans and 10.00% for Advances consisting of LIBOR Rate Loans.

The Credit Agreement is secured by all of the Company’s property and assets, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or in which it now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interests.

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The Term Loans were advanced on the Closing Date and are, with respect to principal, payable as follows, subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement or termination of the Credit Agreement and provided that any and all unpaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all unpaid fees and expenses shall be due and payable in full on March 31, 2021. Principal payments are requiredmaturity as follows: Fiscal year 2018 – $3,636,000, Fiscal year 2019 – $7,728,000, Fiscal year 2020 – $8,337,000 and Fiscal year 2021 - $28,440,000.of June 30, 2023.

Term Loan

 

The Company shall prepayhad outstanding balances under its Term Loan, as follows:

 

 

December 31,

2020

 

 

September 30,

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term loan

 

$43,193

 

 

$42,646

 

Unamortized debt discount

 

 

(4,449)

 

 

(4,894)
Term loan, net of discount

 

 

38,744

 

 

 

37,752

 

Short term portion of term loan, net of discounts

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Long term portion of term loan, net of discounts

 

$38,744

 

 

$37,752

 

As of December 31, 2020, the Company had $43,193 in outstanding amountborrowings under the Term Loan Facility that was at an interest of approximately 11%, plus additional interest at an annual rate 5% in the form of PIK (noncash, paid-in-kind), which accrues and is added to the balance of the Term-loansTerm Loan on a monthly basis. The Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan cash interest are payable monthly. Term Loan principal payments are required to be resumed and paid quarterly beginning with the quarter ending June 30, 2021, and so Term Loan principal maturities by fiscal years are as follows: fiscal 2021- $889, fiscal 2022 – $1,778, and fiscal 2023 - $40,526.

The Company also has been required to make prepayments on the Term Loan in an amountamounts equal to the Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount (as defined in the agreement) for the immediately preceding fiscal year, commencing with the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, payable following2019 (refer to Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement, below, which includes certain modifications to this prepayment requirement). To date, the deliveryCompany has not been required to the Agents of the financial statements referred to in the Agreement for such fiscal year but inmake any event not later than one hundred five (105) days after the end of each such fiscal year (the “Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Date”); provided that (i) if the Specified Term-loan Prepayment Conditions shall not be satisfied on any Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Date, Borrowers shall (A)prepayments on the Excess Cash Flow Prepayment Date, pay such portion of the Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount then due for such period that does not cause Borrowers to breach the SpecifiedTerm Loan.

The Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Prepayment Conditions, (B) onare subject to acceleration upon the date on which the next Borrowing Base Certificate is due to be delivered to Agents pursuant to the Agreement (the “Borrowing Base Reference Date”), pay the remaining portionoccurrence of such Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount (or such portion thereof that does not cause Borrowers to breach the Specified Term Loan Prepayment Conditions) and (C) if any Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount for such period remains due and owing after payment of the amount described in preceding clause (ii), on the next Borrowing Base Reference Date and each Borrowing Base Reference Date thereafter, pay such portion of the unpaid Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount that does not cause Borrowers to breach the Specified Term Loan Prepayment Conditions until such Specified Excess Flow Amount then due for such period is paid in full, and (ii) the failure of the Borrowers to make a prepayment of all or any portion of the Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount pursuant the Agreement solely as a result of Borrowers’ failure to satisfy the Specified Term Loan Prepayment Conditions shall not constitute an Event of Default.Default under the Credit Agreement or termination of the Credit Agreement and provided that any and all unpaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all unpaid fees and expenses shall be due and payable in full on maturity as of June 30, 2023.

 

The amended Credit Agreement contains certainincludes financial and other restrictive covenants. Financial covenants including the following:

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Company shall cause to be maintainedinclude minimum fixed charge coverage ratios, minimum EBITDA, as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for itself and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not less the amount set forth indefined under the Credit Agreement of 1.25 to 1.0.

Minimum EBITDA.include certain adjustments, and maximum senior leverage ratios. The Company shall cause to be maintained as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, EBITDA for itselfmeasures and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not less than the amount set forth in the Credit Agreement for each fiscal quarter specified therein, in each case,certifies these covenants quarterly. The financial covenants are measured on a trailing four (4) quarter basis as set inof the end of each quarter. The Company met its financial covenants for the trailing four quarters ended December 31, 2020.

The Credit Agreement which ranges from $11,000,000 to $14,000,000 over the term of the Credit Agreement.

Senior Leverage Ratio. The Company shall cause to be maintained as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Senior Leverage Ratio for itself and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not greater than the amount set forth in the Credit Agreement for each fiscal quarter, in each case, measured on a trailing four (4) quarter basis as set in the agreement, which ranges from 5.25 to 1.0 to 2.5 to 1.0 over the term of the Credit Agreement.

In addition to these financial covenants, the Credit Agreement includes other restrictive covenants. The Credit Agreementalso permits capital expenditures up to a certain level and contains customary default and acceleration provisions. The Credit Agreement also restricts, above certain levels, acquisitions, incurrence of additional indebtedness, and payment of dividends.

 

Seventh Amendment to Credit Agreement

On April 28, 2020, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into Seventh Amendment, dated as of April 28, 2020 (the “Seventh Amendment”), to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (as amended, amended and restated, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”). The Seventh Amendment represents the most significant loan modification of the Company’s Credit Agreement since inception. The Company and its senior lenders previously entered into the Sixth Amendment on February 12, 2020, while negotiating and in contemplation of the larger loan modification contained in Seventh Amendment.

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Seventh Amendment extended the maturity of the Credit Agreement from June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2023, lowered cash interest approximately 500 basis points (5%) per annum, postponed quarterly principal payments to recommence beginning June 30, 2021, and reduced the amounts of quarterly principal payments from the current $500 per quarter to $446. The Company has agreed to pay 5% PIK (non-cash, paid-in-kind) interest on the Term Loan only, which is accrued and added to the balance of the Term Loan, and to pay a restructuring fee of $3,478 and an exit fee of $1,500, which became fully earned upon the effective date, but are payable upon the occurrence of a triggering event. The triggering events include a change in control, refinancing, maturity, or other termination of the senior loans, and in the case of the restructuring fee, an acquisition by the Company also is considered a triggering event. In addition, the Company has agreed that for each six-month period commencing with the period ending on March 31, 2021 and for each fiscal year commencing with the fiscal year ending on September 30, 2021, it shall utilize its “Specified Excess Cash Flow Amount” (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to repay amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement.

On June 30, 2020, the Company completed a financial restructuring and eliminated $19,685 of its subordinated indebtedness and $27,695 of its convertible preferred stock as required pursuant to the terms of Seventh Amendment, dated as of April 28, 2020, to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017. The Company entered into a Repurchase Agreement for Preferred Stock and Subordinated Notes (the “Repurchase Agreement”), dated as of June 30, 2020 with Ronald R. Smith (“Mr. Smith”), Thrivent Financial for Lutherans (“Thrivent”), Madison Capital Funding LLC (“Madison”), Maurice R. Harrison IV, Peter Langlois, Vincent Lombardo and Shane Parr (collectively with Smith, Thrivent and Madison, the “SNI Group Members” pursuant to which the SNI Group Members agreed to allow the Company to repurchase and settle all of the 9.5% Convertible Subordinated Notes (the “9.5% Notes”), Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (“Series B Preferred Stock”), 8% Convertible Subordinated Notes (“8% Notes”) and Series C 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock, no par value (“Series C Preferred Stock”) held by each of them. All of the outstanding 9.5% Notes and all of the outstanding Series B Preferred Stock were held by SNI Group Members.

On June 30, 2020, the Company completed the transactions contemplated above, as planned, except that the Company was able to settle a significant portion of outstanding subordinated debt and preferred stock for cash and at very attractive terms, thereby eliminating the need to issue substantially more of its common stock and avoiding significant dilution to existing shareholders. (Refer to Ninth Amendment to Credit Agreement, below.)

Eighth Amendment to Credit Agreement and CARES Act Payroll Protection Program Loans

Between April 29 and May 7, 2020, the Company and its subsidiaries entered into nine (9) unsecured promissory notes payable under CARES Act Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”) and received net funds totaling $19,927 in order to obtain needed relief funds for allowable expenses under the CARES Act PPP. On May 5, 2020, the Company also entered into Eighth Amendment, dated as of May 5, 2020 (the “Eighth Amendment”) to the Credit Agreement. The Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement serves as the conforming amendment under the Credit Agreement to enable the Company and its subsidiaries to enter into the PPP loans and additional permitted indebtedness in compliance with the non-financial covenantsCredit Agreement.

Ninth Amendment to Credit Agreement

On June 30, 2020, the Company and withits subsidiaries entered into Ninth Amendment, dated as of June 30, 2020 (the “Ninth Amendment”), to the newlyRevolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (as amended, financial covenantsamended and restated, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”). Under the Ninth Amendment, the Company’s senior lender agreed to modify the earlier conversion condition of the loan for December 31, 2017,Seventh Amendment and allow the first measurement dateCompany to settle a significant portion of the subordinated debt and preferred stock with up to $5,100 in cash, instead of by converting all of it into the Company’s common stock. In exchange, the Company agreed to settle the exit and restructuring fees agreed to in the Seventh Amendment totaling $4,978 as of September 30, 2020, in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock, except under the Ninth Amendment, the determination of cash or stock would be at the Senior Lender’s discretion and no longer at the Company’s discretion as provided in the earlier Seventh Amendment.

 

Balance of:

 

December 31,

2017

 

 

September 30,

2017

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term loan

 

$47,328

 

 

$48,141

 

Unamortized debt discount

 

 

(2,497)

 

 

(2,690)

 

 

 

44,831

 

 

 

45,451

 

Short term portion of term loan

 

 

(3,987)

 

 

(3,433)

Term loan

 

$40,844

 

 

$42,018

 

 
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In connection withGEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

The Company and its subsidiaries entered a letter amendment, dated as of December 22, 2020, to the Credit Agreement (the Revolving Credit, FacilityTerm Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (as amended, amended and restated, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the “Credit Agreement”). Under the December 2020 letter amendment, the Company’s senior lender formally agreed to extend the settlement date for the exit and restructuring fees from September 30, 2020 to on or before June 30, 2021.

8. CARES Act Payroll Protection Program Loans

Between April 29 and May 7, 2020, the Company obtained for each of its operating subsidiaries a loan from BBVA USA (“BBVA”) pursuant to the Payroll Protection Plan (the “PPP”) which was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“the CARES Act”) and administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”). The PPP loans were necessary to support ongoing operations due to current economic hardship, uncertainty, and the Term-loan)significant negative effects on the business operations and activity levels of the applicants attributable to COVID-19 including the impact of “lock-downs”, “quarantines” and “shut-downs”. The PPP loans were used primarily to restore employee pay-cuts, recall furloughed or laid-off employees, support the payroll costs for existing employees, hire new employees, and for other allowable purposes including interest costs on certain business mortgage obligations, rent and utilities. Each of the Company’s subsidiary executed a separate promissory note evidencing unsecured loans under the PPP. The following promissory notes were executed by the Company agreedand its subsidiaries: GEE Group, Inc., for $1,992 (the “GEE Group Note”), Scribe Solutions, Inc. for $277 (the “Scribe Note”), Agile Resources, Inc. is for $1,206 (the “Agile Note”), Access Data Consulting Corporation for $1,456 (the “Access Note”), Paladin Consulting, Inc. for $1,925 (the “Paladin Note”), SNI Companies, Inc. for $10,000 (the “SNI Note”), Triad Personnel Services, Inc. for $404 (the “Triad Personnel Note”), Triad Logistics, Inc. for $78 (the “Triad Logistics Note”), and BMCH, Inc. for $2,589 (the “BMCH Note”). The GEE Group Note, the Scribe Note, the Agile Note, the Access Note, the Paladin Note, the SNI Note, the Triad Personnel Note, the Triad Logistics Note, and the BMCH Note are referred to pay an original discount feetogether as the “PPP Notes” and each individually as a “PPP Note”. The loans evidenced by the PPP Notes (the “PPP Loans”) are being made through BBVA as the lender.

The Company and its operating subsidiaries intend to apply for forgiveness of approximately $901,300,their respective outstanding PPP loans as their lender, BBVA USA, provides access through its electronic portal allowing the Company to submit its applications and related documentation. Management believes that the Company qualifies and is eligible for forgiveness of its loans based on existing available guidance; however, some relatively complex questions and matters of interpretation remain to be determined or decided upon by the SBA or possibly other governmental or legislative actions that cannot be fully predicted or even fully anticipated at this stage. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the Company or its operating subsidiaries will ultimately achieve forgiveness in whole or in part of its outstanding PPP loans. Accordingly, the Company and its operating subsidiaries continue to account for their PPP loans as outstanding debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

The PPP Loans have two-year terms and bear interest at a closing feerate of 1.00% per annum. Scheduled principal and accrued interest payments are due and payable in monthly instalments, resulting in aggregate principal payments per annum for the termcurrent and future fiscal years as follows: fiscal 2021- $2,243, and fiscal 2022 – $17,825. Monthly principal and interest payments under the PPP Loans are to be deferred to either (1) the date that SBA remits the borrower’s loan of approximately $75,000, a finder’s fee of approximately $1,597,000 and a closing feeforgiveness amount to the lender or (2) if the borrower does not apply for loan forgiveness, 10 months after the revolving credit facility of approximately $500,000. The totalend of the borrower’s loan fees paid is approximately $3,073,300.forgiveness covered period. Therefore, the scheduled principal and accrued interest payments presented here may be expected to change. The Company has recorded this as a reduction of the term-loan and amortized as interest expense over the term of the loans. During the period ended, December 31, 2017, the Company amortized approximately $192,000 of the debt discount.PPP Loans may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties.

 

8.9. Accrued Compensation

 

Accrued Compensation includesis comprised of accrued wages, the related payroll taxes, employee benefits of the Company'sCompany’s employees, while they workincluding those working on contract assignments, commissions earned and not yet paid and estimated commissioncommissions and bonuses payable. 

 

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

10. Subordinated Debt – Convertible and Non-Convertible

 

On October 2, 2015, theThe Company issuedhad outstanding balances under its Convertible and sold theNon-Convertible Subordinated Debt agreements, as follows:

10% Convertible Subordinated Note

The Company had a Subordinated Note payable to JAX Legacy – Investment 1, LLC (the “Jax”(“JAX Legacy”), “Investor”) pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated October 2, 2015, between the Company and the Investor (the “Subscription Agreement”) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,185,000. The Subordinated Note was due on October 2, 2018. The Company paid fees of approximately $25,000 and 3,000 shares of common stock to the Investor, valued at approximately $23,000. In addition, the Company had approximately $33,000 of legal fees related to the transaction. Total discount recorded at issuance was approximately $647,000. Total amortization of debt discount for the year ended September 30, 2017 was approximately $107,000, and the remaining $322,000 was written off to loss on extinguishment of debt.

$4,185. On April 3, 2017, the Company and JaxJAX Legacy amended and restated the Subordinated Note in its entirety in the form of a 10% Convertible Subordinated Note (the “10% Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,185,000.. The 10% Note maturesmatured on October 3, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The 10% Note is convertible intoCompany issued shares of common stock related to JAX Legacy for the interest on the subordinated note of approximately 149 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. The stock was valued at approximately $105 for three-month period ended December 31, 2019.

On June 30, 2020, the Company and Jax Legacy, the sole holder of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $5.83 per share. All or any portion of the 10% Note may be redeemed byentered into a Note Conversion Agreement (the “Note Conversion Agreement”) whereby Jax Legacy agreed to immediately convert the Company for cash at any time on or after April 3, 2018 that the average daily VWAP of the Company’s Common Stock reported on the principal trading market for the Common Stock exceeds the then applicable Conversion Price for a period of 20 trading days. The redemption price shall be an amount equal to 100% of the then outstanding$4,185 aggregate principal amount of the 10% Note being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon. The Company agreed to issue to the investors in Jax approximately 77,775718 shares of common stock,Common Stock at a valuethe $5.83 per share conversion rate stated in the 10% Notes. The conversion of approximately $385,000 whichthe 10% Note was expensed as lossexecuted on the extinguishment of debt during the year ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017. On December 13, 20172020 and the Company issued 135,655718 shares of common stock for both the conversion and paid in kind interest through September 30, 2017.Common Stock to Jax Legacy on that date.

 

On October 4, 2015, the Company issued to the sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation aSubordinated Promissory Note. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Promissory Note is payable at the rate of 5.5% per annum. The principal and interest amount of the Promissory Note is payable as follows: (i) for the first twelve months commencing on November 4, 2015 and ending on October 4, 2016, a monthly payment of approximately $57,000 in principal and interest, (ii) on October 4, 2016 a balloon payment of principal of $1,000,000, (iii) for the next twelve months commencing on November 4, 2016 and ending on October 4, 2017, a monthly payment of approximately $28,000 in principal and interest, (iv) on October 4, 2017 a balloon payment of principal of $1,202,000 and (v) on October 4, 2017 any and all amounts of previously unpaid principal and accrued interest. The Credit Agreement requires this loan to be subordinated to PNC and MGG, however the sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation have not agreed to the subordination.

On October 4, 2017, the Company executed an Amended and Restated Non-Negotiable Promissory Note in favor of William Daniel Dampier and Carol Lee Dampier (sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation) in the amount of $1,202,405 (the “Note”). This Note amends and, as so amended, restates in its entirety and replaces that certain Subordinated Nonnegotiable Promissory Note dated October 4, 2015, issued by the Company to William Daniel Dampier and Carol Lee Dampier in the original principal amount of $3,000,000. The Company agreed to pay William Daniel Dampier and Carol Lee Dampier 12 equal installments of $107,675, commencing on November 4, 2017 and ending on October 4, 2018. The entire loan is classified as current and subordinate to the senior debt.

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On January 20, 2017, the Company entered into Addendum No. 1 (the “Addendum”) to the Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 1, 2016 (the “Paladin Agreement”) by and among the Company and Enoch S. Timothy and Dorothy Timothy (collectively, the “Sellers”). Pursuant to the terms of the Addendum,

On February 8, 2020, the Company and the Sellers agreed (a) that the conditionsits subsidiaries, as Borrowers, entered into a first amendment (the “First Amendment”) to the “Earnouts” (as defined inSubordinated Note, dated as of January 20, 2017 (the “Subordinated Note”). Under the Paladin Agreement) had been satisfied or waived and (b) that the amounts payable to the Sellers in connection with the Earnouts shall be amended and restructured as follows: (i)First Amendment, the Company paid $250,000and its lender agreed to amend Subordinated Note to change maturity date to January 20, 2022.

On June 30, 2020, the Company and Enoch S. Timothy and Dorothy Timothy entered into a Note Settlement Agreement (the “Note Settlement Agreement”). Timothy agreed to accept an aggregate amount of $89 in cash toconsideration for the Sellers prior to January 31, 2017 (the “Earnout Cash Payment”) and (ii)purchase by the Company shall issue toof the Sellers a subordinated promissory note in the$1,000 aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000 (the “Subordinated Note”),the Subordinated Note dated January 20, 2017. The Subordinated Note shall bear interestwas settled at thea conversion rate of 5.5%$5.83 per annum. Interest onshare (the agreed conversion price at which the Subordinated Note shallwould be payable monthly, principle can only be paid in stock until the term-loanconvertible to Common Stock) and Revolving Credit Facility are repaid. The Subordinated Note shall have a term of three years and may be prepaid without penalty. The principal of and interestpurchased at $0.52 per share (the closing price on the NYSE American for the Common Stock on June 16, 2020). The Timothy note settlement amount was paid to Timothy on June 30, 2020.

9.5% Convertible Subordinated Note may be paid, at the option of the Company, either in cash or in shares of common stock of the Company or in any combination of cash and common stock. The Sellers have agreed that all payments and obligations under the Subordinated Note shall be subordinate and junior in right of payment to any “Senior Indebtedness” (as defined in the Paladin Agreement) now or hereafter existing to “Senior Lenders” (current or future) (as defined in the Paladin Agreement).Notes

 

On April 3, 2017, the Company issued and paid to certain SNIH Stockholders as part of the Merger Consideration (see note 12)acquisition of SNIH an aggregate of $12.5 million$12,500 in aggregate principal amountthe form of its 9.5% Notes.Convertible Subordinated Notes (the “9.5% Notes”). The 9.5% Notes mature onmaturity date was October 3, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The 9.5% Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $5.83 per share. Interest on the 9.5% Notes accrues at the rate of 9.5% per annum and shall be paid quarterly in arrears on June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31, beginning on June 30, 2017, on each conversion date with respect to the 9.5% Notes (as to that principal amount then being converted), and on the Maturity Date (each such date, an “Interest Payment Date”). At the option of the Company, interest may be paid on an Interest Payment Date either in cash or in shares of Common Stock of the Company, which Common Stock shall be valued based on the terms of the agreement, subject to certain limitations defined in the loan agreement. Each of the 9.5% Notes is subordinated in payment to the obligations of the Company to the lenders parties to that certain Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 by and among the Company, the Company’s subsidiaries named as borrowers therein (collectively with the Company, the “Borrowers”), the senior lenders named therein and PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “Agent”) for the senior lenders (the “Senior Credit Agreement”), pursuant to those certain Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements, each dated as of March 31, 2017 by and among the Company, the Borrowers, the Agent and each of the holders of the 9.5% Notes.

None of the 9.5% Notes issued to the SNIH Stockholders are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Each of the SNIH Stockholders who received 9.5% Notes is an accredited investor. The issuance of the 9.5% Notes to such SNIH Stockholders is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.

Balance as of:

 

December 31,
2017 

 

 

September 30,
2017

 

(In thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

JAX Legacy debt

 

$4,185

 

 

$4,185

 

Access Data debt

 

 

1,013

 

 

 

1,225

 

Paladin debt

 

 

1,000

 

 

 

1,000

 

9.5% convertible debt

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

12,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total subordinated debt, convertible and non-convertible

 

 

18,698

 

 

 

18,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term portion of subordinated debt, convertible and non-convertible

 

 

(1,013)

 

 

(1,225)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term portion of subordinated debt, convertible and non-convertible

 

$17,685

 

 

$17,685

 

Future minimum payments of subordinated debt will total approximately $18,698,000 as follows: fiscal 2018 - $1,013,000, fiscal 2019 - $0, fiscal 2020 - $1,000,000, fiscal 2021- $0 and fiscal 2022 - $16,685,000.

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10. Equity

On March 31, 2017, the Company issued approximately 500,000 shares of common stock upon exercise of warrants by two officers and received cash of $1,000,000.

On November 27, 2017, the Company issued approximately 135,655 shares of common stock to JAX Legacy related to the amendment and restatement of the Subordinated Note and the interest through October 4, 2017, of approximately $553,000.

On January 4, 2018, the Company issued approximately 41,000 shares of common stock to JAX Legacy related to the interest on the Subordinated Note through January 4, 2018, of approximately $105,000.

On January 4, 2018, the Company issued approximately 280,602403 shares of common stock to the SNI Sellers related to the accrued interest of approximately $894,000$297 on the Subordinated Note through January 4, 2018.

On January 25, 2018, the Company issued approximately 110,083 shares of common stock to a SNI Sellers9.5% Notes for the conversion of approximately 110,083 shares of series B preferred shares.

At December 31, 2017, there were exercisable options granted to purchase approximately 497,000 shares of common stock and exercisable warrants to purchase approximately 497,000 shares of common stock.

Warrants

(Number of Warrants in Thousands)

 

Number of Shares

 

 

Exercise Price

 

 

Expiration

 

 Outstanding at September 30, 2017

 

 

497

 

 

$3.84

 

 

 

 

 Warrants exercised

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 Warrants granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2017

 

 

497

 

 

$3.84

 

 

 

 

The weighted average exercise price of outstanding warrants was $3.84 at December 31, 2017 and September 30, 2017, with expiration dates ranging from February 7, 2020 to April 1, 2025.

Stock Options

The Company has recognized compensation expense in the amount of approximately $293,000 and $194,000 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to the issuance of stock options.

During the three-month period ended December 31, 2017, there2019.

On June 30, 2020, the holders of the 9.5% Notes agreed to accept an aggregate amount of $1,115 in cash in consideration for the purchase by the Company of the entire $12,500 aggregate principal amount of the 9.5% Notes. The 9.5% Notes were options grantedsettled at a conversion rate of $5.83 (the price at which the 9.5% Notes were converted into shares of the Company’s common stock and purchased by the Company at $0.52 (the closing price on the NYSE American for the Common Stock on June 16, 2020). The payment was made to the note holders on June 30, 2020.

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

8% Convertible Subordinated Notes to Related Parties

On May 15, 2019, the Company issued and sold to members of its executive management and Board of Directors (the “Investors”) $2,000 in aggregate principal amount of its 8% Notes. The maturity date of the 8% Notes was on October 3, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The 8% Notes were convertible into shares of the Company’s Series C 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series C Preferred Stock”) at a conversion price equal to $1.00 per share (subject to adjustment as provided in the 8% Notes upon any stock dividend, stock combination or stock split or upon the consummation of certain fundamental transactions) (the “Conversion Price”).

The Company issued approximately 42 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Investors related to interest of $42 on the 8% Notes for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019, respectively.

Pursuant to the Repurchase Agreement, Mr. Ron Smith (a former member of the Company’s board of directors) agreed to accept an aggregate amount of $520 in cash (the “Smith Note Payment Amount”) in consideration for the purchase 120,000by the Company of the $1,000 aggregate principal amount of 8% Notes (the “Smith Note Amount”) held by him. The Smith Note Payment Amount was calculated based on the following formula: The Smith Note Amount, divided by $1.00 (the price at which the Smith Notes are convertible to Common Stock), times $0.52 (the closing price on the NYSE American for the Common Stock on June 16, 2020). The Smith Note Payment Amount was paid to Mr. Smith on June 30, 2020.

On June 30, 2020, the holders of the remaining $1,000 aggregate principal amount of the 8% Notes converted such 8% Notes to an aggregate of 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock which were immediately and simultaneously converted into 1,000 shares of Common Stock at the $1.00 per share conversion price stated in the 8% Notes and in the Series C Preferred Stock. These holders also converted an aggregate of 93 additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock issued or issuable to them into a total of 93 shares of Common Stock at the $1.00 per share conversion price stated in the Series C Preferred Stock. The issuance of the 1,093 shares of Common Stock to these former holders of 8% Notes and Series C Preferred Stock was completed on June 30, 2020. These shares, along with those of the SNI Sellers that previously held the 9.5% Notes, also were included in the registration statement on SEC Form S-3 filed by the Company on July 31, 2020.

11. Equity

On June 30, 2020, the Company issued 1,718 shares of common stock, with a weighted average pricein aggregate, for debt conversions of approximately $2.80 per common share. This estimated value was made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and approximated $305,000. The stock options vest over a period between a one to a four-year period. The average expected life (years)$1,000 aggregate principal amount of the options were 10 years,8% Notes, related shares of Series C Preferred Stock, and of $4,185 aggregate principal amount of the estimated stock price volatility was 104% and the risk-free interest rate was 2.2%. At December 31, 2017, there was approximately $2,083,000 of unamortized compensation.

At December 31, 2017, there were exercisable options granted to purchase approximately 497,00010% Note. The Company also issued 93 shares of common stock and exercisable warrants to purchase approximately 375,000 shares of common stock.for Series C Preferred Stock discussed above (Note 10).

 

Restricted Stock

The Company did not grant restricted stock during the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. Stock-based compensation expense attributable to restricted stock was $176 and $757 during the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, there was approximately $641 of unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock outstanding.

A summary of restricted stock activity is presented as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

of Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Fair

Value ($)

 

Non-vested restricted stock outstanding as of September 30, 2020

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

1.32

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Issued

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Non-vested restricted stock outstanding as of December 31, 2020

 

 

1,450

 

 

 

1.32

 

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

Warrants

No warrants were granted or exercised during the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.

 

 

Number

of Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price Per

Share ($)

 

 

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life

 

 

Total

Intrinsic

Value of

Warrants

($)

 

Warrants outstanding as of September 30, 2020

 

 

77

 

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

-

 

Granted

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Expired

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Warrants outstanding as of December 31, 2020

 

 

77

 

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

4.25

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warrants exercisable as of September 30, 2020

 

 

77

 

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

4.50

 

 

 

-

 

Warrants exercisable as of December 31, 2020

 

 

77

 

 

 

2.00

 

 

 

4.25

 

 

 

-

 

Stock Options

As of December 31, 2020, there were stock options outstanding under the Company’s Amended and Restated 2013 Incentive Stock Plan. During fiscal 2020, 2013 Incentive Stock Plan was amended to increase available balance by 1,000 stock options. Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors authorized to grant either incentive or non-statutory stock options to employees. Vesting periods are established by the Compensation Committee at the time of grant. All stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and September 30, 2020 were non-statutory stock options, had exercise prices equal to the market price on the date of grant, and had expiration dates ten years from the date of grant.

Stock-based compensation expense attributable to stock options and warrants was $135 and $(160) for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. As of December 31, 2020, there was approximately $534 of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options outstanding, and the weighted average vesting period for those options was 3.96 years.

A summary of stock option activity is as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number

of Shares

 

 

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price per

share ($)

 

 

Weighted

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Life

(Years)

 

 

Total

Intrinsic

Value of

Options

($)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding as of September 30, 2020

 

 

1,254

 

 

 

2.85

 

 

 

7.34

 

 

 

-

 

Granted

 

 

30

 

 

 

1.10

 

 

 

4.00

 

 

 

-

 

Forfeited/Expired

 

 

(20)

 

 

1.26

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

-

 

Options outstanding as of December 31, 2020

 

 

1,264

 

 

 

2.83

 

 

 

7.14

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable as of September 30, 2020

 

 

749

 

 

 

3.43

 

 

 

6.78

 

 

 

-

 

Exercisable as of December 31, 2020

 

 

850

 

 

 

3.27

 

 

 

6.67

 

 

 

-

 

 
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11. Income TaxGEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

   

We account for income taxes12. Mezzanine Equity

Series A Convertible Preferred Stock

On April 3, 2017, the Company filed a Statement of Resolution Establishing its Series A Preferred Stock with the State of Illinois. (the Resolution Establishing Series”). Pursuant to the Resolution Establishing Series, the Company designated 160 shares of its authorized preferred stock as Series A Preferred Stock. There are no shares issued and outstanding under this designation.

Series B Convertible Preferred Stock

On April 3, 2017, the assetCompany issued an aggregate of approximately 5,900 shares of no-par value, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock to certain of the SNIH Stockholders as part of the SNIH acquisition. The no par value, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock had a liquidation preference equal to $4.86 per share and liability method, which requiresranked senior to all “Junior Securities” (including the recognitionCompany’s Common Stock) with respect to any distribution of deferred tax assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary.

Except as set forth in the Resolution Establishing Series or as may be required by Illinois law, the holders of the no par value, Series B Convertible Preferred Stock had no voting rights.

On June 30, 2020, and liabilitiespursuant to the Repurchase Agreement, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock agreed to accept an aggregate amount of $2,894 in cash (the “Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Price”) in consideration for the expected future tax consequencespurchase by the Company of events that have been includedall 5,566 then outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock Amount”) held by them. The Series B Preferred Stock Purchase Price was paid to the SNI Group Members on June 30, 2020. A net gain attributable to common stockholders of $24,475 was recognized on the redemption of Series B Preferred Stock and Smith Series C Preferred Stock, discussed below, for the three-month period ended June 30, 2020.

Series C Convertible Preferred Stock

On May 17, 2019, the Company filed a Statement of Resolution Establishing its Series C Preferred Stock with the State of Illinois. (the Resolution Establishing Series”). Pursuant to the Resolution Establishing Series, the Company designated 3,000 shares of its authorized preferred stock as “Series C 8% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock”, without par value. The Series C Preferred Stock had a Liquidation Value equal to $1.00 per share and ranked pari passu with the Company’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred Stock”) and senior to all “Junior Securities” (including the Company’s Common Stock) with respect to any distribution of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary. Holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock were entitled to receive an annual non-cash (“PIK”) dividend of 8% of the Liquidation Value per share. Such dividends were payable quarterly in the financial statements. Under this method, we determine deferred tax assets and liabilitiesform of additional shares of Series C Preferred Stock. Each share of Series C Preferred Stock was convertible at the option of the holder thereof into one share of Common Stock at an initial conversion price equal to $1.00 per share, each as subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock combinations, capital reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations, mergers or sales, as set forth in the Resolution Establishing Series. Except as set forth in the Resolution Establishing Series or as may be required by Illinois law, the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock had no voting rights.

The Company issued 42 shares of Series C Preferred Stock to Investors related to interest of $42 on the basis8% Notes during three-month period ending December 31, 2019.

Pursuant to the Repurchase Agreement, Mr. Smith also agreed to accept an aggregate amount equal to $37 in cash (the “Smith Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Price”) in consideration for the purchase by the Company of the differences between72 shares of Series C Preferred Stock (the “Series C Preferred Stock Amount”) held by him. The Smith Preferred Stock Purchase Price was calculated based on the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilitiesfollowing formula: the Smith Series C Preferred Stock Amount, divided by using enacted tax rates in effect$1.00, times $0.52 (the closing price on the NYSE American for the year in whichCommon Stock on June 16, 2020). The Smith Series C Preferred Stock Purchase Price was paid to Mr. Smith on June 30, 2020.

The remaining holders of Series C Preferred Stock converted an aggregate of 93 shares of Series C Preferred Stock into a total of 93 shares of Common Stock at the differences are expected to reverse. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income$1.00 per share conversion price stated in the period that includes the enactment date.Series C Preferred Stock. The conversion was completed on June 30, 2020.

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We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we believe that these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assetsGEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

  

We record uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 on the basis of a two-step process in which (1) we determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax positions will be sustained on the basis of the technical merits of the position and (2) for those tax positions that meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we recognize the largest amount of tax benefit that is more than 50 percent likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement with the related tax authority.

We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits on the income tax expense line in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. As of September 30, 2017, no accrued interest or penalties are included on the related tax liability line in the consolidated balance sheet.13. Income Tax

 

The following table presents the provision for income taxes and our effective tax rate for the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016:2019:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended,
December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

(395)

 

 

171

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

58%

 

 

-4%

 

 

Three Months Ended,
December 31,

 

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

(28)

 

 

66

 

Effective Tax Rate

 

 

2%

 

 

56%

  

The effective income tax rate on operations is based upon the estimated income for the year, and adjustments, if any, in the applicable quarterly periods for the potential tax consequences, benefits, resolutions of tax audits or other tax contingencies.

 

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 20172020 is higher than the statutory tax rate primarily due to statutory changes regarding the Payroll Protection Program (PPP). In the three months ended December 31, 2020, the statutory changes regarding the deductibility of PPP loan expenses resulted in the recognition of a $352 discrete item. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2019 was lower than the statutory tax rate primarily due to a tax provision for state income taxes and an increase in the deferred tax liability related to indefinite lived assets being offset by a discrete tax benefit recorded for the impact from the US Tax Reform. The tax provision for the three months ended December 31, 2017 includes discrete tax benefit totaling $0.4 million relating to the US Tax Reform.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2016 was higherassets. Other than the statutory rate primarily due to change in valuation allowance.

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” ("US Tax Reform"). The US Tax Reform provides for significant changes in the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Certain provisions of the US Tax Reform will be effective during our fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 with all provisions of the US Tax Reform effective as of the beginning of our fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. As the US Tax Reform was enacted after our year end of September 30, 2017, it had no impact on our fiscal 2017 financial results. The US Tax Reform contains provisions with separate effective dates but is generally effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.

Beginning on January 1, 2018, the US Tax Reform lowers the US corporate income tax rate to 21% from that date and beyond. We estimate that the revaluation of our US deferred tax assets and liabilities to the 21% corporate tax rate will reduce our net deferred tax liability by approximately $0.4 million andrelating to indefinite lived asset, the Company is reflected asmaintaining a tax benefit in our results forvaluation allowance against the quarter ending December 31, 2017.remaining net DTA position.

 

Although we believe we have accounted for the parts of the US Tax Reform that will have the most significant impact on our financials, the ultimate impact of the US Tax Reform on our reported results in 2018 may differ from the estimates provided herein, due to, among other things, changes in interpretations14. Commitments and assumptions we have made, guidance that may be issued, and other actions we may take as a result of the US Tax Reform different from that presently contemplated.Contingencies

 

12. Acquisitions

SNILitigation and Claims

 

The Company entered into an Agreement and Planits subsidiaries are involved in various litigation that arises in the ordinary course of Merger dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Merger Agreement”) by and amongbusiness. There are no pending significant legal proceedings to which the Company GEE Group Portfolio, Inc.,is a Delaware corporation andparty for which management believes the ultimate outcome would have a wholly owned subsidiary ofmaterial adverse effect on the Company, (“GEE Portfolio”), SNI Holdco Inc., a Delaware corporation (“SNIH”), Smith Holdings, LLC a Delaware limited liability company, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, a Wisconsin corporation, organized as a fraternal benefits society (“Thrivent”), Madison Capital Funding, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Madison”) and Ronald R. Smith, in his capacity as a stockholder (“Mr. Smith” and collectively with Smith Holdings, LLC, Thrivent and Madison, the “Principal Stockholders”) and Ronald R. Smith in his capacity as the representative of the SNIH Stockholders (“Stockholders’ Representative”). As a result of the merger, GEE Portfolio became the owner of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of SNI Companies, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNI Holdco (“SNI Companies” and collectively with SNI Holdco, the “Acquired Companies”). The aggregate consideration paid for the shares of SNI Holdco (the “Merger Consideration”) was approximately $66,300,000.Company’s financial position.

 

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Consolidated pro-forma unaudited financial statements

The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information is based on the historical financial statements of the Company and SNI Companies, Inc., after giving effect to the Company’s acquisition as if the acquisition occurred on April 3, 2017.

The following unaudited pro forma information does not purport to present what the Company’s actual results would have been had the acquisitions occurred on October 1, 2016, nor is the financial information indicative of the results of future operations. The following table represents the unaudited consolidated pro forma results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2016 as if the acquisition occurred on October 1, 2016. The pro forma results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2016 only include SNI Companies, as all other acquisitions either occurred prior to October 1, 2016 or had an immaterial effect on pro forma balances. Operating expenses have been increased for the amortization expense associated with the estimated fair value adjustment as of each acquisition during the respective period for the expected definite lived intangible assets. Operating expenses have been increased for the amortization expense associated with the fair value adjustment of definite lived intangible assets of approximately $1,000,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2016 for the SNI acquisition.

(in Thousands, except per share data)

Pro Forma, unaudited

 

Three Months Ended December 31, 2016

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$48,601

 

Cost of sales

 

$31,324

 

Operating expenses

 

$15,693

 

Net loss

 

$(364)

Basic income per common share

 

$0.04

 

Dilutive income per common share

 

$0.04

 

The proforma results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2016, included approximately $27,595,000 of sales, and approximately $376,000 of net income, respectively of SNI Companies.

The Company's consolidated financial statements for the three months ended December 31, 2017 include the actual results of all acquisitions.

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Lease

The Company leases space for all of its branch offices, which are located either in downtown or suburban business centers, and for its corporate headquarters. Branch offices are generally leased over periods from three to five years. The corporate office lease expires in 2018. The leases generally provide for payment of basic rent plus a share of building real estate taxes, maintenance costs and utilities.

Rent expense was approximately $873,000 and $272,000 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payments due under non-cancelable lease agreements having initial terms in excess of one year, including certain closed offices, totaled approximately $6,277,000 as follows: fiscal 2018 - $2,132,000, fiscal 2019 - $2,329,000, fiscal 2020 - $1,219,000, fiscal 2021 - $341,000 fiscal 2022 - $203,000 and thereafter - $53,000.

Working Capital Deposit

The Company retained approximately $1,500,000 of the purchase price, in cash, as a guarantee from the sellers of the SNI Companies that would provide a minimum of $9,200,000 of working capital, as defined in the purchase agreement. As of December 31, 2017, the Company and the sellers of the SNI Companies have not agreed to the provided working capital and the amount continues to be retained by the Company.

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14.15. Segment Data

 

The Company provides the following distinctive services: (a) direct hire placement services (b)and temporary professional contract staffing services staffing in the fields of information technology, engineering, medical, andfinance, accounting and (c)office (“FA&O”), engineering, and medical within its Professional Services segment, and temporary contract light industrial staffing. These distinctstaffing within its Industrial Services segment. The Company’s revenues, cost of services and a substantial portion of its operating costs and expenses can be divided into these two reportable segments,segments.

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses, including substantially all corporate expenses, are not entirely allocated among Industrial Staffing Services and Professional Staffing Services. Selling, general and administrative expenses are not completely separately allocated among light industrial services and professional staffing services.

Unallocated Corporatecorporate expenses primarily include, certain executive compensation expenses and salaries, certain administrative salaries, corporate legal expenses, stock amortizationcompensation expenses, consulting expenses, audit fees, corporate rent and facility costs, board fees, acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses, and interest expense.

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(In Thousands)

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial Staffing Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial services revenue

 

$5,872

 

 

$5,981

 

Industrial services gross margin

 

 

15.6%

 

 

16.4%

Operating income

 

$253

 

 

$340

 

Depreciation & amortization

 

 

66

 

 

 

73

 

Accounts receivable – net

 

 

3,521

 

 

 

3,497

 

Intangible assets

 

 

637

 

 

 

854

 

Goodwill

 

 

519

 

 

 

1,084

 

Total assets

 

$4,177

 

 

$7,629

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Staffing Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent placement revenue

 

$5,771

 

 

$1,150

 

Placement services gross margin

 

 

100%

 

 

100%

Professional services revenue

 

$33,589

 

 

$13,875

 

Professional services gross margin

 

 

27.0%

 

 

23.9%

Operating income

 

$2,477

 

 

$1,048

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,427

 

 

 

375

 

Accounts receivable – net

 

 

19,148

 

 

 

9,080

 

Intangible assets

 

 

33,016

 

 

 

9,871

 

Goodwill

 

 

76,074

 

 

 

17,506

 

Total assets

 

$134,844

 

 

$38,631

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate administrative expenses

 

$817

 

 

$601

 

Corporate facility expenses

 

 

105

 

 

 

74

 

Stock option amortization expense

 

 

293

 

 

 

194

 

Board related expenses

 

 

-

 

 

 

19

 

Acquisition, integration and restructuring expenses

 

 

40

 

 

 

23

 

Total unallocated expenses

 

$1,255

 

 

$911

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$45,232

 

 

$21,006

 

Operating income

 

 

1,475

 

 

 

477

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

1,493

 

 

 

448

 

Total accounts receivables – net

 

 

22,669

 

 

 

12,577

 

Intangible assets

 

 

33,653

 

 

 

10,725

 

Goodwill

 

 

76,593

 

 

 

18,590

 

Total assets

 

$139,021

 

 

$46,260

 

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GEE GROUP INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share data, unless otherwise stated)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Industrial Staffing Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Industrial services revenue

 

$5,111

 

 

$5,655

 

Industrial services gross margin (1)

 

 

45.5%

 

 

15.6%
Operating income

 

$2,207

 

 

$281

 

Depreciation & amortization

 

$29

 

 

$69

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professional Staffing Services

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permanent placement revenue

 

$3,395

 

 

$4,479

 

Placement services gross margin

 

 

100%

 

 

100%
Professional services revenue

 

$26,137

 

 

$27,423

 

Professional services gross margin

 

 

26.2%

 

 

26.4%
Operating income

 

$1,380

 

 

$1,562

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$1,088

 

 

$1,408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unallocated Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate administrative expenses

 

$1,218

 

 

$1,329

 

Corporate facility expenses

 

 

82

 

 

 

90

 

Stock Compensation expense

 

 

311

 

 

 

597

 

Total unallocated expenses

 

$1,611

 

 

$2,016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenue

 

$34,643

 

 

$37,557

 

Operating income (loss)

 

 

1,976

 

 

 

(173)
Depreciation and amortization

 

$1,117

 

 

$1,477

 

(1)

Three months ended December 31, 2020 include $1,537 of annual premium refunds from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. The Industrial Services gross margin normalized for the effects of these items were approximately 15.4% for the three months ended December 31, 2020.

 
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ITEMItem 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

Overview

 

We specialize in the placement of information technology, engineering,accounting, finance, office, and accountingengineering professionals for direct hire and contract staffing for our clients, data entry assistants (medical scribes) who specialize in electronic medical records (EMR) services for emergency departments, specialty physician practices and clinics and provide temporary staffing services for our light industrial clients. The acquisitions of Agile Resources, Inc., a Georgia corporation (“Agile”), Access Data Consulting Corporation, a Colorado corporation (“Access”), Paladin Consulting Inc., a Texas corporation (“Paladin”) and SNI Companies, Inc. a Delaware corporation (“SNI”) significantly expanded our geographical footprint within the placement and contract staffing of information technology.technology, accounting, finance, office and engineering professionals.

 

The Company markets its services using the trade names General Employment Enterprises, Omni One, Ashley Ellis, Agile Resources, Scribe Solutions Inc., Access Data Consulting Corporation, Paladin Consulting Inc., SNI Companies Inc.(including Staffing Now, Accounting Now, and Certes), Triad Personnel Services and Triad Staffing. As of December 31, 2017,2020, we operated forty-fourthirty branch offices in downtown or suburban areas of major U.S. cities in sixteeneleven states. We have one office located in each of Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Washington DCNew Jersey, and Virginia, three offices in Colorado, two offices in New Jersey,Illinois and Massachusetts, four offices in Colorado, Massachusetts, Illinois and Texas, seven offices each in Ohio and ten offices in Florida.

 

Management has implemented a strategy which includedincludes organic and acquisition growth components. Management’s organic growth strategy includes seeking out and winning new client business, as well as expansion of existing client business and on-going cost reduction and productivity improvement efforts as well asin operations. Management’s acquisition growth strategy includes identifying strategic acquisitions, financed primarily through the issuance of equity and debt to improve the overall profitability and cash flows of the Company.

The Company’s contract and placement services are principally provided under two operating divisions or segments: Professional Staffing Services and Industrial Staffing Services. We believe our current segments and array of businesses and brands within our segments complement one another and position us for future growth.

 

In approximately mid-March 2020, the Company began to experience the severe negative effects of the economic disruptions resulting from the Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”). These have included abrupt reductions in demand for the Company’s primary sources of revenue, its temporary and direct hire placements, lost productivity due to business closings both by clients and at the Company’s own operating locations. These effects have been and continue to be felt across all businesses, with the most severe impacts being felt in the commercial (light industrial) and finance, accounting, and office clerical (“FA&O) end markets within the professional segment. In response to the crisis, in April 2020 we took a series of proactive actions including a 10% pay cut for full-time salaried employees, temporary furloughing and redeployment of some employees, reduction of discretionary expenses and projects, and obtaining funds under CARES Act Payroll Protection Program (“PPP”). These actions allowed us to generate cost savings and time with which to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our businesses and brands. Our businesses have continued their recoveries to a significant extent during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2020, as compared with the two most recent sequential quarters since the quarter ended June 30, 2020. While we remain optimistic about our prospects for continuing recovery to pre-COVID-19 levels of results and performance, the rate of such recovery is still somewhat uncertain and could be delayed, for example, by potential resurgences and negative impacts of COVID-19 on the U.S. economy and the specific markets and clients we serve in the future.

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended December 31, 20172020 Compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 20162019

 

Results of Operations

Net Revenues

 

Consolidated net revenues are comprised of the following:

 

 

Three Months

Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

 

 

(In thousands)

 

2017

 

2016

 

$ change

 

% change

 

Direct hire placement services

 

$5,771

 

$1,150

 

$4,621

 

402%

 

Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

2020

 

2019

 

Change

 

Change

 

Professional contract services

 

33,589

 

13,875

 

19,714

 

142

 

 

$26,137

 

$27,423

 

$(1,286)

 

-5%

Industrial contract services

 

 

5,872

 

 

 

5,981

 

 

 

(109)

 

 

(2)

 

 

5,111

 

 

 

5,655

 

 

 

(544)

 

 

-10%

Consolidated Net Revenues

 

$45,232

 

 

$21,006

 

 

$24,226

 

 

 

115%
Total professional and industrial contract services

 

 

31,248

 

 

33,078

 

 

(1,830)

 

 

-6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct hire placement services

 

 

3,395

 

 

 

4,479

 

 

 

(1,084)

 

 

-24%
Consolidated net revenues

 

$34,643

 

$37,557

 

$(2,914)

 

 

-8%

  

Consolidated net revenues increasedContract staffing services contributed $31,248 or approximately $24,226,000 or 115% compared with the same period last year. The Company acquired SNI as90% of March 31, 2017, which increased theconsolidated revenue and direct hire placement services bycontributed $3,395, or approximately $4,315,00010%, of consolidated revenue for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020. This compares to contract staffing services revenue of $33,078, or approximately 88%, of consolidated revenue and increased professional contract services by approximately $19,945,000. Directdirect hire placement revenue of $4,479, or approximately 12%, of consolidated revenue for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019.

The overall decrease in contract staffing services excluding SNI is down as the total numberrevenues of recruiters and sales professionals are down in the Company, however management does expect to increase hiring in the following quarter. Industrial contract services remained consistent with only a slight decrease during$1,830, or 6%, for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Executive management has started2020 compared to hire additional national sales force that can be serviced by the expanded geographical service area.three months ended December 31, 2019 was primarily attributable to the continuing presence and negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic mitigated to some extent as explained below since the beginning of the pandemic in approximately mid-March 2020. The onset of COVID-19 resulted in a near immediate and sharp decline in demand for our staffing services due to client closures, postponements in projects and related needs for our services at some clients, and corresponding decreases in the volume of contract services billable hours. The Company experienced the majority, but not all, of these contract staffing services reductions in its finance, accounting, and office professional end markets and in its light industrial segment.

 

Direct hire placement revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2020 decreased by $1,084, or approximately 24%, over the three months ended December 31, 2019. Demand for the Company’s direct hire services also have sharply dropped due to the continuing presence and negative impacts related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

With the onset of COVID-19, the Company’s business and revenues began to decrease significantly in approximately mid-March 2020. Consolidated net revenues for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020 of $34,681 decreased by approximately $1,496, or 4%, as compared with consolidated net revenues for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2019 of $36,177, and decreased by approximately $2,876, or 8%, as compared with consolidated net revenues for the sequential fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2019 of $37,557.

Consolidated net revenues decreased further by approximately $8,087, or 23%, to $26,594 during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2020; resulting in an aggregate decrease of $10,963 in quarterly revenues, or 29%, as compared with the $37,557 in revenues reported for the quarter ended December 31, 2019. Since the June 30, 2020 quarter, however, revenues have rebounded resulting in an increase of approximately $4,410, or 17%, to $31,004 during last year’s final fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2020, followed by another increase of $3,639, or 11.7%, to $34,643 in revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 2020. Thus, sequential quarterly revenues have increased by $8,049 in aggregate, or 30.3%, from $26,594 for the quarter ended June 30, 2020 to $34,643 for the quarter ended December 31, 2020.

Consolidated revenues on monthly basis bottomed during the month of May 2020 to a low of approximately $8,248 and steadily rose each month to a high of $12,216 during the month of October 2020. November 2020’s revenues were lower at $10,560 largely due to significant lower billing days than October, including the Thanksgiving holidays. December 2020 revenues rose once again to $11,867 due to higher billing days and a significant increase in direct hire revenue. Management believes that the trend toward recovery since May 2020 is the result of actions taken to adapt to COVID-19 and position the Company for recovery and, otherwise, is generally consistent with the recovery experienced in the overall U.S. economy so far.

 
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The Company continues to observe, analyze and make modifications and changes to its business model and practices on a routine basis in response to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and related health and safety concerns. These include, but are not limited to, implementation of policies and procedures in observance of Federal, state and/or local guidelines regarding the coronavirus, including matters ranging working from home, use of personal protective equipment (principally, protective masks), social distancing, personal hygiene and sanitary practices, and other preventative and responsive measures, impacting both our core human resources, as well as our contract laborers serving clients.

Cost of Contract Services

 

Cost of contract services includes wages and related payroll taxes and employee benefits of the Company'sCompany’s contract services employees, and certain other contract employee-related costs, while they workworking on contract assignments. Cost of contract services for the three-month periodthree months ended December 31, 2017 increased2020 decreased by approximately 89%12% to approximately $29,458,000$22,063 compared withto $24,962 for the prior period of approximately $15,563,000.three months ended December 31, 2019. The increase includes approximately $14,245,000$2,899 overall decrease in cost of contract services related to SNI. The Cost of contract services, as a percentage of contract revenue, for the three-month periodthree months ended December 31, 2017 decreased approximately 9%2020 compared to 65% compared with the prior period of approximately 74%. The changethree months ended December 31, 2019 was primarily attributable to the corresponding decline in revenues, and an increase in additional premium refunds in the contract revenue gross margin isform of policyholder dividends from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation related to several factors, including the increased permanent placement services from SNI, improved gross margins in industrial contract services and overall improved gross margins in the professional contract services. Company’s Light Industrial business.

 

Gross Profit percentage by service:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

Ended December 31,

 

 

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Professional contract services

 

 

26.2%

 

 

26.4%
Industrial contract services

 

 

45.5%

 

 

15.6%
Professional and industrial services combined

 

 

29.4%

 

 

24.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct hire placement services

 

 

100.0%

 

 

100.0%
Combined gross profit margin % (1)

 

 

36.3%

 

 

33.5%

Gross Profit percentage by segment:

  

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Gross Profit Margin %

 

December 31, 2017

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

Direct hire placement services

 

 

100%

 

 

100%

Industrial contract services

 

 

15.6%

 

 

16.4%

Professional contract services

 

 

27.0%

 

 

23.9%

Combined Gross Profit Margin % (1)

 

 

34.9%

 

 

25.9%

______________

(1)     Includes gross profit from direct hire placements, for which all associated costs are recorded as selling, general and administrative expenses.

   

The Company’s combined gross profit margin, including direct hire placement services (recorded at 100% gross margin) for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 was approximately 36.3% as compared with approximately 33.5% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019.

In the professional contract staffing services segment, the gross margin (excluding direct placement services) was approximately 26.2% for three-month period ended December 31, 2020 compared to approximately 26.4% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. This small decrease is generally within a reasonable performance range for our Professional Services segment contract business, which may be impacted by shifts in the amounts and mix of business between end markets and higher and lower billing rates and margins.

The Company’s industrial staffing services gross margin for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 was approximately 45.5% versus approximately 15.6% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. The increase in industrial staffing services gross margin is due to the amount of additional premium refunds in the form of policyholder dividends the Company’s light industrial business was eligible to receive under the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation retrospectively-rated insurance program. Three months ended December 31, 2020 includes $1,537 of annual premium refunds from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation. The Industrial Services gross margins normalized for the effects of these items were approximately 15.4% and 15.6% for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The small decrease, adjusted to remove the effect of the larger workers compensation premium refund, also is generally within a reasonable performance range for our Light Industrial segment.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses include the following categories:

   

 

·

Compensation and benefits in the operating divisions, which includes salaries, wages and commissions earned by the Company'sCompany’s employment consultants and branch managers on permanent and temporary placements.

 

·

Administrative compensation, which includes salaries, wages, payroll taxes and employee benefits associated with general management and the operation of the finance, legal, human resources and information technology functions.

 

·

Occupancy costs, which includes office rent, depreciation and amortization, and other office operating expenses.

 

·

Recruitment advertising, which includes the cost of identifying job applicants.

 

·

Other selling, general and administrative expenses, which includes travel, bad debt expense, fees for outside professional services and other corporate-level expenses such as business insurance and taxes.

 

The Company’s largest selling,SG&A for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 decreased by $1,804 as compared to the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. SG&A for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, as a percentage of revenues, was approximately 27% compared to approximately 30% for the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in SG&A expenses is primarily attributable to a decrease in employee related expenses associated with the downturn associated with the coronavirus outbreak, a decrease in stock compensation expense, and the Company’s mitigating efforts beginning in approximately mid-March 2020 to reduce and manage costs to adopt to COVID-19 and position the Company for recovery.

SG&A also includes certain non-cash costs and expenses incurred related to acquisition, integration and restructuring and other non-recurring activities, such as certain corporate legal and general expenses associated with capital markets activities that either are not directly associated with core business operations or have been eliminated on a going forward basis. These costs were estimated to be $142 and administrative$377 for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and include mainly expenses associated with former closed and consolidated locations, and personnel costs associated with eliminated positions.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense was $73 and $79 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively. The decrease is due to the fixed assets becoming fully depreciated.

Amortization Expense

Amortization expense was $1,044 and $1,398 for compensation in the operating divisions. Mostthree-month period ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The decrease is due to certain SNI intangible assets related to non-compete agreements that have become fully amortized during the three-month period ended December 31, 2020.

Income from Operations

The income from operations increased by $2,149 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 compared to the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. The increase is mainly attributable to $1,537 of annual premium refunds from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation during the three months ended December 31, 2020. Excluding the impact of the Company’s sales agents and recruiters are paid onrefunds received, the income from operations increased by $612. This net increase in our income from operations is a commission basis and receive advances against future commissions. When commissions are earned, prior advances are applied against themresult of a decrease in amortization expense and the sales agent or recruiter is paidCompany’s mitigating efforts beginning in approximately mid-March 2020 to restore revenues and to reduce and manage costs to adapt to the net amount. TheCOVID-19 pandemic and position the Company recognizes the full amount as commission expense, and advance expense is reduced by the amount recovered. Thus, the Company’s advance expense represents the net amount of advances paid, less amounts applied against commissions, plus commission accruals for billed but uncollected revenue.recovery.

 

 
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Selling, generalInterest Expense

Interest expense was $2,686 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020, which decreased by $533 compared to the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. The decrease in interest expense for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020 is mainly attributable to the interest expense related to the former 9.5% Notes and administrative expenses10% Notes that was included in the three-month period ended December 31, 2019. In addition, of the $2,686 of net interest expense, $1,637 represents cash interest on the Company’s senior Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan, $547 represents PIK interest on senior Term Loan, which is added to the Term Loan balance, and $445, which represents amortization of capitalized and other debt related costs.

Provision for Income Taxes

The Company recognized a tax benefit of $395 for the three-month period ended December 31, 2020. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2017 increased by approximately $8,271,000 or approximately 184% compared2020 is higher than the statutory tax rate primarily due to statutory changes regarding the samePayroll Protection Program (PPP). In the three-month period last year. The increase was primarily related toended December 31, 2020, the inclusionstatutory changes regarding the deductibility of selling, general and administrativePPP loan expenses resulted in the recognition of SNI following the acquisition by the Company. Management continues efforts to reduce general and administrative expenses as the Company consolidates the back office and can capitalize on the Company’s growth.

Amortization Expense

Amortization expensea $352 one-time benefit item. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2017, increased $1,027,000, or 278% compared with2019 was lower than the prior period,statutory tax rate primarily asdue to an increase in the deferred tax liability related to indefinite lived assets. Other than the deferred tax liability relating to indefinite lived asset, the Company is maintaining a result ofvaluation allowance against the acquisition of SNI in April 2017 and the related amortization of their identified intangible assets.remaining net DTA position.

 

Interest ExpenseNet Loss

 

Interest expenseThe Company’s net loss was $315 and $3,563 for the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 2017, increased by approximately $2,934,000 or 815% compared2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in net income for the three-month periods ended December 31, 2020 is mainly attributable to annual premium refund received from the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, a decrease in interest expense and amortization expense, and other things discussed above.

The Company continues to closely manage costs and to pursue opportunities to selectively increase revenue producing headcount in key markets and industry verticals. The Company also seeks to organically grow its professional contract services revenue and direct hire placement revenue, including business from staff augmentation, permanent placement, statement of work (SOW) and other human resource solutions in the information technology, engineering, healthcare and finance and accounting higher margin staffing specialties. The Company’s strategic plans to achieve this goal involve setting aggressive new business growth targets, including initiatives to increase services to existing customers, increasing its numbers of revenue producing core professionals, including primarily, business development managers and recruiters, changes to compensation, commission and bonus plans to better incentivize producers, and frequent interaction with the same period last year primarily as a resultfield to monitor and motivate growth. The Company’s strategy entails both internal and acquisition growth objectives to increase revenue in the aforementioned higher margin and more profitable professional services sectors of the newly obtained long-term debt, the interest expense for acquisition payments and higher average borrowings related to the new acquisitions.staffing.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The primary sources of liquidity for the Company are revenues earned and collected from its clients for the placement of contractors and permanent employment candidates and borrowings available under the Credit Agreement. Uses of liquidity include primarily the costs and expenses necessary to fund operations, including payment of compensation to the Company’s contract and permanent employees, operating costs and expenses, payment of taxes, payment of interest and principal under its debit agreements, and capital expenditures.

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The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of cash flows data (in thousands):data:

 

 

 

For the three

months ended

December 31, 2017

 

 

For the three

months ended

December 31, 2016

 

Cash flows used in operating activities

 

$(249)

 

$(696)

Cash flows used in investing activities

 

$(128)

 

$(67)

Cash flows provided by financing activities

 

$1,072

 

 

$428

 

 

 

Three Months

 

 

 

Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2020

 

 

2019

 

Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities

 

$47

 

 

$(1,450)
Cash flows used in investing activities

 

$(2)

 

$(58)
Cash flows used in financing activities

 

$-

 

 

$(408)

  

As of December 31 2017,2020, the Company had cash$14,119 of approximately $3,480,000,cash, which was an increase of approximately $695,000$45 from approximately $2,785,000 at$14,074 as of September 30, 2017. Working capital at2020. As of December 31, 2017 was approximately $630,000, as compared to2020, the Company had working capital of approximately $1,588,000 for$11,485 compared to $13,351 of working capital as of September 30, 2017. The net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017, was approximately $1,791,000.

At December 31, 2017 there was approximately $999,000 of accrued interest that was payable with the Company’s common stock, which was settled in stock on January 9, 2018.2020.

 

Net cash used inprovided by (used in) operating activities for the three monthsthree-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 20162020 was approximately $(249,000)$47 and $(696,000)$(1,450), respectively. The fluctuation is due topositive operating cash flow in the significant loss from operations, increase in accrued interest, increase in accounts payable, decrease in accrued compensation, account receivable and increase in other current assets for the quarterthree-month period ended December 31, 20172020 corresponds with positive income from operations and offset by non-cash related expense for depreciation, amortization and stock compensation.

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other net changes in working capital.

 

NetThe primary uses of cash used infor investing activities were for the three monthsacquisition of property and equipment in the three-month periods ended December 31, 20172020 and 2016 was approximately $(128,000) and $(67,000), respectively. The primary use of cash was for acquisition of furniture and equipment for new offices.2019.

 

Net cash flows provided byCash flow used in financing activities for the three monthsthree-month period ended December 31, 20172019 was approximately $1,072,000 compared to approximately $428,000 in the three months ended December 31, 2016. Fluctuations in financing activities are attributable to the net borrowings ofprimarily for payments on our term loan offset by proceeds from advances taken on the revolving credit facility, offset by payment of debt.facility.

 

Minimum debt service payments (principal) for the twelve-month period commencing after the close of business on December 31, 2020, are approximately $6,942. All of the Company'sCompany’s office facilities are leased. As of December 31, 2017, future minimumMinimum lease payments under non-cancelableall the Company’s lease commitments having initial terms more than one year, including closed offices, totaledagreements for the twelve-month period commencing after the close of business on December 31, 2020, are approximately $6,277,000.$1,812.

 

On March 31, 2017,The Company experienced net losses for the first three months of its current fiscal year, and for its most recent fiscal years ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, which also negatively impacted the Company’s ability to generate liquidity. During much of this period, the Company significantly restructured its operations, made significant cost reductions, including closing and consolidating unprofitable locations and eliminating underperforming personnel, implemented strategic management changes, and intensified focus on stabilizing the business and restoring profitable growth. As a result, management believes the Company had begun to see its operations and business stabilize.

In approximately mid-March 2020, the Company began to experience the severe negative effects of the economic disruptions resulting from the Coronavirus Pandemic (“COVID-19”). These have included abrupt reductions in demand for the Company primary sources of revenue, its temporary and direct hire placements, lost productivity due to business closings both by clients and at the Company’s own operating locations, and the significant disruptive impacts to many other aspects of normal operations. These effects have continued to be felt across all businesses, with the most severe impacts being felt in the commercial (light industrial) and finance, accounting and office clerical (FAO) end markets within the professional segment.

Following months of extensive negotiations, effective April 28, 2020, the Company entered into the Seventh Amendment to the Credit Agreement with its senior lenders. The Seventh Amendment (as defined below) is the most significant modification of the Company’s senior credit facilities since inception and provides several important concessions and features, including extending the maturity by two years to June 30, 2023, and adjusting (reducing) cash debt service and thereby improving the Company’s ability to generate liquidity. Effective May 5, 2020 the Company entered into the Eighth Amendment to the Credit Agreement with its senior lenders (the “Eighth Amendment”) which allowed the Company and its subsidiaries as borrowers, entered into a Revolving Credit, Term Loanto obtain loans from BBVA USA (“BBVA”) pursuant to the Payroll Protection Plan (the “PPP”) which was established under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”Act (“the CARES Act”) with PNC Bank, National Associationand administered by the U.S. Small Business Administration (“PNC”), and certain investment funds managed by MGG Investment Group LP (“MGG”SBA”).

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company may borrow up to $73,750,000 consisting of a four-year term loan in the principal amount of $48,750,000 and revolving loans in a maximum amount up to the lesser of (i) $25,000,000 or (ii) an amount determined pursuant to a borrowing base that is calculated based on the outstanding amount of the Company’s eligible accounts receivable, as described in the Credit Agreement. The loans under the Credit Agreement mature on March 31, 2021.

Amounts borrowed under the Credit Agreement may be used by the Company to repay existing indebtedness, to partially fund capital expenditures, to fund a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of all of the issued and outstanding stock of SNI Holdco Inc. pursuant to that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 31, 2017 (the “Merger Agreement”), to provide for on-going working capital needs and general corporate needs, and to fund future acquisitions subject to certain customary conditions of the lenders. On the closing date of the Credit Agreement, the Company borrowed $48,750,000 from term-loans and borrowed approximately $7,476,316 from the Revolving Credit Facility for a total of $56,226,316 which was used by the Company to repay existing indebtedness, to pay fees and expenses relating to the Credit Agreement, and to pay a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of all of the outstanding stock of SNI Holdco Inc. pursuant to the Merger Agreement.

The loans under the Credit Agreement will bear interest at rates at the Company’s option of LIBOR rate plus 10% or PNC’s floating base rate plus 9%. The Term Loans may consist of Domestic Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, or a combination thereof. At September 30, 2017 the interest rate was approximately 13%.

The Credit Agreement is secured by all of the Company’s property and assets, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, and whether now owned or hereafter acquired, or in which it now has or at any time in the future may acquire any right, title or interests.

The Term Loans were advanced on April 3, 2017 and are, with respect to principal, payable as follows, subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an Event of Default under the Credit Agreement or termination of the Credit Agreement and provided that all unpaid principal, accrued and unpaid interest and all unpaid fees and expenses shall be due and payable in full on March 31, 2021. Principal payments are required pursuant to the credit agreement, as amended, as follows: Fiscal year 2018 – $3,636,000, Fiscal year 2019 – $7,728,000, Fiscal year 2020 – $8,337,000 and Fiscal year 2021 - $28,440,000.

 
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 The Credit Agreement contains certain covenants includingOn June 30, 2020, the following:

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio. The Company shall cause to be maintained as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for itself and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not less the amount set forth in the Credit Agreement, which is 1.25 to 1.0.

Minimum EBITDA. The Company shall cause to be maintainedentered into Ninth Amendment, dated as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, EBITDA for itself and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not less than the amount set forth in the Credit Agreement for each fiscal quarter specified therein, in each case, measured on a trailing four (4) quarter basis as set in the Credit Agreement, which ranges from $11,000,000 to $14,000,000 over the term of the Credit Agreement.

Senior Leverage Ratio. The Company shall cause to be maintained as of the last day of each fiscal quarter, a Senior Leverage Ratio for itself and its subsidiaries on a Consolidated Basis of not greater than the amount set forth in the Credit Agreement for each fiscal quarter, in each case, measured on a trailing four (4) quarter basis as set in the agreement, which ranges from 5.25 to 1.0 to 2.0 to 1.0 over the term of the Credit Agreement.

In addition to these financial covenants, the Credit Agreement includes other restrictive covenants. The Credit Agreement permits capital expenditures up to a certain level, and contains customary default and acceleration provisions. The Credit Agreement also restricts, above certain levels, acquisitions, incurrence of additional indebtedness, and payment of dividends.

On August 31, 2017, the Company entered into a Consent to Extension of Waiver to Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security AgreementJune 30, 2020 (the “Waiver”“Ninth Amendment”). Under the terms of the Waiver, the Lenders and the Agents agreed to extend to October 3, 2017 the deadline by which the Borrowers must deliver to the Agents and the Lenders, (i) updated financial information and projections of the Loan Parties in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents and the Lenders to amend the financial covenant levels set forth in Section 6.5 to the Loan Agreement in a manner acceptable to the Agents and the Lenders in their sole discretion, and (ii) a fully executed amendment to the Loan Agreement that amends the financial covenant levels set forth in Section 6.5 of the Loan Agreement in a manner acceptable to the Agents and the Lenders and any other terms and conditions required by the Agents and the Lenders in their sole discretion. Additionally, the Borrowers paid a $73,500 consent fee to the Agents for the pro rata benefit of the Lenders, in connection with the Waiver.

In addition, on August 31, 2017, the Company received a waiver (“Additional Waiver”) made, to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”), by(as amended, amended and among the Company, the Loan Parties, Administrative Agent and the Term Loan Agent, pursuant to which the Administrative Agent agreed, and the Administrative Agent has been advised that the Term Loan Agent has agreed, that notwithstanding the terms of Section 6.17(d) of the Credit Agreement, the due date for the Borrowers to deliver to the Agents the Subordination Agreement (Dampier) (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and an amended Subordinated Note (Dampier) (as defined in the Credit Agreement), in each case duly executed by the Persons party thereto and in form and substance satisfactory to the Agents, shall be extended from August 31, 2017 to October 3, 2017.

On October 2, 2017, the Company, the other borrower entities and guarantor entities named therein (collectively, the “Loan Parties”), PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), and certain investment funds managed by MGG Investment Group LP (“MGG”) (collectively the (“Lenders”) entered into a First Amendment and Waiver (the “Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”) by and among the Loan Parties, and the Lenders.

The Amendment, which was effective as of October 2, 2017,restated, restated, supplemented or otherwise modified the required principal repayment schedule with respect to the Term Loans. The Amendment also modified the ability of the Loan Parties to repay or make other payments with respect to certain other loans that are subordinated in right of payment to the indebtedness under the Credit Agreement.

Pursuant to the Amendment the Lenders also waived any Event of Default arising out of the Loan Parties’ failure to deliver, on or before October 3, 2017, the materials satisfying the requirements of clauses (i) and (ii) of Section 5 of the Waiver to Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of August 14, 2017, as amended.

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On November 14, 2017, the Company and its subsidiaries, as Borrowers, each subsidiary of the Company listed as a “Guarantor” on the signature pages thereto (together with each other Person joined thereto as a guarantor from time to time, collectively, the “Guarantors”, and each a “Guarantor”, and together with the Borrowers, collectively, the “Loan Parties” and each a “Loan Party”), certain lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that make Revolving Advances thereunder (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Revolving Lenders” and each a “Revolving Lender”), the lenders which now are or which thereafter become a party thereto that made or acquire an interest in the Term Loans (together with their respective successors and assigns, collectively, the “Term Loan Lenders” and each a “Term Loan Lender”, and together with the Revolving Lenders, collectively, the “Lenders” and each a “Lender”), MGG Investment Group LP (“MGG”), as administrative agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”), as collateral agent for the Lenders (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Collateral Agent”), and as term loan agent (together with its successors and assigns, in such capacity, the “Term Loan Agent” and together with the Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent, each an “Agent” and, collectively, the “Agents”), entered into a second amendment (the “Second Amendment”) to the Revolving Credit, Term Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017 (the “Credit Agreement”).

Pursuant to Under the SecondNinth Amendment, the BorrowersCompany’s senior lender agreed among other things, to use commercially reasonable efforts to prepay, or cause to be prepaid, $10,000,000 in principal amount of Advances (as defined inmodify the Credit Agreement) outstanding, which amount shall be applied to prepay the Term Loans in accordance with the applicable termsearlier conversion condition of the Credit Agreement. Any prepayment to the term loan is contingent upon a future financing, non-operational cash flow or excess cash flow as defined in the agreement. The Borrowers also agreed to amend (i) the applicable minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratios required to be maintained by the Company as set forth in the Second Amendment, (ii) the minimum EBITDA required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the SecondSeventh Amendment and (iii) the maximum senior leverage ratios required to be maintained by the Company, as set forth in the Second Amendment. The Borrowers agreed to pay to the Administrative Agent for the account of the Revolving Lenders, an amendment fee of $364,140, in connection with their execution and delivery of the Second Amendment. Such fee is payable on the earlier of (a) June 30, 2018 and (b) the first date on which all of the Obligations (as defined in the Credit Agreement) are paid in full in cash and the Total Commitment (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the Lenders is terminated.

The Company believes that its current cash on hand and the borrowing availability under the new PNC Credit Agreement will be adequate to fund its working capital needs and provide sufficient cash for the next twelve months from the date of this report.

On October 2, 2015, the Company issued and sold a Subordinated Note in the aggregate principal amount of $4,185,000 to JAX Legacy – Investment 1, LLC (“Jax”) pursuant to a Subscription Agreement dated October 2, 2015 between the Company and Jax. On April 3, 2017, the Company and Jax amended and restated the Subordinated Note in its entirety in the form of the 10% Convertible Subordinated Note (the “10% Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $4,185,000. The 10% Note matures on October 3, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The 10% Note is convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $5.83 per share (subject to adjustment as provided in the 10% Note upon any stock dividend, stock combination or stock split or upon the consummation of certain fundamental transactions) (the “Conversion Price”). The 10% Note is subordinated in payment to the obligations ofallow the Company to the lenders parties to the Credit Agreement, pursuant tosettle a Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements, dated as of March 31, 2017 by and among the Company, the Borrowers, the Agent and Jax. The 10% Note issued to Jax is not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). Jax is an accredited investor. The issuancesignificant portion of the 10% Notesubordinated debt and preferred stock with up to Jax is exempt from$5,100 in cash, instead of by converting all of it into the registration requirements ofCompany’s common stock. In exchange, the Act in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.

On October 4, 2015, the Company issued to the sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation a Promissory Note. Interest on the outstanding principal balance of the Promissory Note is payable at the rate of 5.5% per annum. The principal and interest amount of the Promissory Note is payable as follows: (i) for the first twelve months commencing on November 4, 2015 and ending on October 4, 2016, a monthly payment of approximately $57,000 in principal and interest, (ii) on October 4, 2016 a balloon payment of principal of $1,000,000, (iii) for the next twelve months commencing on November 4, 2016 and ending on October 4, 2017, a monthly payment of approximately $28,000 in principal and interest, (iv) on October 4, 2017 a balloon payment of principal of $1,202,000 and (v) on October 4, 2017 any and all amounts of previously unpaid principal and accrued interest. The Credit Agreement requires this loan to be subordinated to PNC and MGG, however the sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation have not agreed to the subordination.

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On October 4, 2017, the Company executed an Amended and Restated Non-Negotiable Promissory Note in favor of William Daniel Dampier and Carol Lee Dampier (sellers of Access Data Consulting Corporation) in the amount of $1,202,405 (the “Note”). This Note amends and, as so amended, restates in its entirety and replaces that certain Subordinated Nonnegotiable Promissory Note dated October 4, 2015, issued by the Company to William Daniel Dampier and Carol Lee Dampier in the original principal amount of $3,000,000. The Company agreed to pay William Daniel Dampiersettle the exit and Carol Lee Dampier 12 equal installments of $107,675, commencing on November 4, 2017 and ending on October 4, 2018.

On January 20, 2017, the Company entered into Addendum No. 1 (the “Addendum”)restructuring fees agreed to the Paladin Agreement Pursuant to the terms of the Addendum, the Company and the Sellers agreed (a) that the conditions to the “Earnouts” (as defined in the Paladin Agreement) had been satisfied or waived and (b) that the amounts payable to the Sellers in connection with the Earnouts shall be amended and restructuredSeventh Amendment totaling $4,978 as follows: (i) the Company shall pay $250,000 in cash to the Sellers on or prior to January 31, 2017 (the “Earnout Cash Payment”) and (ii) the Company shall issue to the Sellers a subordinated promissory note in the principal amount of $1,000,000 (the “Subordinated Note”), The Subordinated Note shall bear interest at the rate of 5.5% per annum. Interest on the Subordinated Note shall be payable monthly. The Subordinated Note shall have a term of three years and may be prepaid without penalty. The principal of and interest on the Subordinated Note may be paid, at the option of the Company, eitherSeptember 30, 2020, in cash or in shares of the Company’s common stock, ofexcept under the Company or in any combinationNinth Amendment, the determination of cash or stock would be at the Senior Lender’s discretion and common stock. The Sellers have agreed that all payments and obligations underno longer at the Subordinated Note shall be subordinate and junior in right of payment to any “Senior Indebtedness” (as definedCompany’s discretion as provided in the Paladin Agreement) now or hereafter existing to “Senior Lenders” (current or future) (as defined in the Paladin Agreement). The Company has paid the $250,000 cash payment to the Sellers.earlier Seventh Amendment.

 

OnBetween April 3, 2017,29 and May 7, 2020, the Company agreedwas able to issue to certain SNIH Stockholders upon receipt of duly executed letters of transmittal as part ofobtain CARES Act relief financing under the Merger Consideration, an aggregate of approximately 5,926,000 sharesPaycheck Protection Program (“PPP Loans”) for each of its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock as partoperating subsidiaries, in the aggregate amount of $19,927. These funds were the Merger Consideration. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock has a liquidation preference equalonly source of financing available to $4.86 per shareour companies and ranks seniorbusinesses and have been and continue to all “Junior Securities” (includingbe absolutely critical to our ability to maintain operations, including the Company’s Common Stock) with respectemployment of our temporary and fulltime employees, in order to any distributionproduce and meet our foreseeable liquidity requirements in the midst of assets upon liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary. In the eventthis continuing worldwide Coronavirus Pandemic.

Management believes that the Company declarescan generate adequate liquidity to meet its obligations for the foreseeable future or pays a dividend or distribution on its Common Stock, whether such dividend or distribution is payable in cash, securities or other property, includingat least for the purchase or redemption byfollowing twelve months assuming the Company or anynegative economic effects of its subsidiaries of shares of Common Stock for cash, securities or property, the Company is required to simultaneously declareCOVID-19 do not worsen, and pay a dividend on the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on a pro rata basis with the Common Stock determined on an as-converted basis assuming all Shares had been converted as of immediately prior to the record date of the applicable dividend or distribution. On April 3, 2017, the Company filed a Statement of Resolution Establishing its Series B Convertible Preferred Stock with the State of Illinois. (the “Resolution Establishing Series”). Except as set forth in the Resolution Establishing Series, the holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock have no voting rights. Pursuant to the Resolution Establishing Series, without the prior written consent of holders of not less than a majority of the then total outstanding Shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, voting separately as a single class, the Company shall not create, or authorize the creation of, any additional class or series of capital stock of the Company (or any security convertible into or exercisable for any class or series of capital stock of the Company) that ranks pari passu with or superior to the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock in relative rights, preferences or privileges (including with respect to dividends, liquidation or voting). Each share of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock is convertible at the option of the holder thereof into one share of Common Stock at an initial conversion price equal to $4.86 per share, each as subject to adjustment in the event of stock splits, stock combinations, capital reorganizations, reclassifications, consolidations, mergers or sales, as set forth in the Resolution Establishing Series.economic recovery occurs.

 

None of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock issued to the SNIH Stockholders are registered under the Securities Act. Each of the SNIH Stockholders who received shares of Series B Preferred Stock is an accredited investor. The issuance of the shares of Series B Preferred Stock to such SNIH Stockholders is exempt from the registration requirements of the Act in reliance on an exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Act.

On April 3, 2017, the Company issued and paid to certain SNIH Stockholders as part of the Merger Consideration (see note 10) an aggregate of $12.5 million in aggregate principal amount of its 9.5% Notes. The 9.5% Notes mature on October 3, 2021 (the “Maturity Date”). The 9.5% Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $5.83 per share. Interest on the 9.5% Notes accrues at the rate of 9.5% per annum and shall be paid quarterly in arrears on June 30, September 30, December 31 and March 31, beginning on June 30, 2017, on each conversion date with respect to the 9.5% Notes (as to that principal amount then being converted), and on the Maturity Date (each such date, an “Interest Payment Date”). At the option of the Company, interest may be paid on an Interest Payment Date either in cash or in shares of Common Stock of the Company, which Common Stock shall be valued based on the terms of the agreement, subject to certain limitations defined in the loan agreement. Each of the 9.5% Notes is subordinated in payment to the obligations of the Company to the lenders parties to the Credit Agreement, pursuant to those certain Subordination and Intercreditor Agreements, each dated as of March 31, 2017 by and among the Company, the other borrowers under the Credit Agreement, the Agent under the Credit Agreement and each of the holders of the 9.5% Notes.

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In recent years, the Company has incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations. Management has implemented a strategy which included cost reduction efforts as well as identifying strategic acquisitions, financed primarily through the issuance of common stock, to improve the overall profitability and cash flows of the Company. Management believes with the availability under the Credit Agreement and its current cash, the Company will have sufficient liquidity for the next 12 months.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of December 31, 2017,2020, there were no transactions, agreements or other contractual arrangements to which an unconsolidated entity was a party, under which the Company (a) had any direct or contingent obligation under a guarantee contract, derivative instrument or variable interest in the unconsolidated entity, or (b) had a retained or contingent interest in assets transferred to the unconsolidated entity.

 

ITEMItem 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

 

Not applicable.

 

ITEMItem 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.Controls and Procedures.

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of December 31, 2017,2020, the Company'sCompany’s management evaluated, with the participation of its principal executive officer and its principal financial officer, the effectiveness of the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act"Act”). Based on that evaluation, the Company'sCompany’s principal executive officer and its principal financial officer concluded that the Company'sCompany’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2017.2020.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting or in any other factors that could significantly affect these controls, during the Company's first quarterCompany’s three-month period ended December 31, 2017,2020, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company'sCompany’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION.

Item 1.Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A.Risk Factors.

The full extent of the impact of COVID-19 on our business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict. In evaluating us and our common stock, in addition to the risk factor below, we urge you to carefully consider the risks and other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as well as the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”), and filed with the SEC on December 29, 2020. Any of the risks discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or any of the risks disclosed in Item 1A. of Part I of our 2020 Form 10-K, as well as additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial, could materially and adversely affect our results of operations or financial condition.

Our business, results of operations, and financial condition have been and may continue to be adversely impacted in material respects by the coronavirus pandemic, and future adverse impacts could be material and difficult to predict.

Our business, results of operations, and financial condition have been, and may continue to be, adversely impacted in material respects by COVID-19 and by related government actions (including declared states of emergency and quarantine, “shelter in place” orders, or similar orders), non-governmental organization recommendations, and public perceptions, all of which have led and may continue to lead to disruption in global economic and labor markets. These effects have had a significant impact on our business, including reduced demand for our services and workforce solutions, early terminations or reductions in projects, and hiring freezes, and a shift of a majority of our workforce to remote operations, all of which have contributed to a decline in revenues and other significant adverse impacts on our financial results. Other potential impacts of COVID-19 may include continued or expanded closures or reductions of operations with respect to our client partners’ operations or facilities, the possibility our client partners will not be able to pay for our services or workforce solutions, or that they will attempt to defer payments owed to us, either of which could materially impact our liquidity, the possibility that the uncertain nature of the pandemic may not yield the increase in certain of our workforce solutions that we have historically observed during periods of economic downturn, and the possibility that various government-sponsored programs to provide economic relief may be inadequate. Further, we may continue to experience adverse financial impacts, some of which may be material, if we cannot offset revenue declines with cost savings through expense-related initiatives, human capital management initiatives, or otherwise. As a result of these observed and potential developments, we expect our business, results of operations, and financial condition to continue to be negatively affected.

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

Not required.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not Applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

 
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION.Item 6.Exhibits

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS. 

Not required.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. 

Not required.

ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES. 

None.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES. 

Not Applicable

ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION. 

None.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS 

 

The following exhibits are filed as a part of Part I of this report:

 

Exhibit No.

Description of Exhibit

 

 

31.0131.01*

 

Certifications of the principal executive officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.

31.0231.02*

 

Certifications of the principal financial officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.

32.0132.01**

 

Certifications of the principal executive officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

32.0232.02**

 

Certifications of the principal financial officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act and Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

101.INS

 

Instance Document

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

*

Filed herewith

**

Furnished herewith. This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filings of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language 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.

 

GEE GROUP INC.

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

Date: February 14, 201816, 2021

By:

/s/ Derek Dewan

 

 

Derek Dewan

 

 

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Andrew J. Norstrud /s/ Kim Thorpe

 

 

Andrew J. NorstrudKim Thorpe

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

 
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