10-Q: Mobivity Faces Going Concern, Proposes Reverse Split & Deregistration

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Quarterly Report 2 September 2025 3:20 PM

Mobivity Holdings Corp. reported increased losses and a significant working capital deficit, raising substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern, while proposing a 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split to deregister its common stock.

Delay expectedRepayment periods for Unsecured Promissory Notes (UP Notes) were postponed multiple times, from an original due date of December 31, 2023, to January 31, 2024, and then to July 31, 2024.Principal payments for the Credit Facility Agreement with Thomas Akin have been repeatedly deferred, most recently to a period beginning April 30, 2025, and ending March 31, 2027, from an original start date of June 30, 2022.

Capital raiseRaised $2.0 million in cash from convertible notes issued during the six months ended June 30, 2025.Subsequent to the reporting period, on July 31, 2025, the company received $3.35 million in proceeds from senior secured convertible promissory notes, with significant investments from related parties Thomas B. Akin ($1.85 million) and Bruce E. Terker ($1.5 million).The company explicitly states its intention to finance operating costs over the next 12 months with proceeds from the sale of securities.

Worse than expectedThe company reported an increased net loss of $5.30 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $4.77 million in the prior year, indicating worsening profitability.The working capital deficit significantly increased to $8.45 million as of June 30, 2025, from a deficit of $6.79 million as of December 31, 2024, highlighting a deteriorating liquidity position.Management explicitly stated substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern, which is a critical negative indicator.Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed ineffective, suggesting material weaknesses in financial reporting oversight.

Summary

Mobivity Holdings Corp. reported a net loss of $5.30 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $4.77 million for the same period in 2024.
Revenues from continuing operations increased significantly to $1.45 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025, up from $0.67 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by Connected Rewards.
The company has a working capital deficit of $8.45 million as of June 30, 2025, with cash on hand of $364,684.
Management expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Disclosure controls and procedures were deemed not effective due to insufficient finance staff and lack of optimal segregation of duties.
A 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split is proposed, which would cash out stockholders holding fewer than 25,000 shares at $0.29 per share and lead to deregistration of the common stock.
Two customers accounted for 89% of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025, indicating high customer concentration.
The company raised $3.35 million in senior secured convertible notes in July 2025, with significant participation from related parties Thomas B. Akin and Bruce E. Terker.

Sentiment

Score: 2

Explanation: The company faces severe financial distress, including a going concern warning, increasing losses, and a substantial working capital deficit. The proposed deregistration and ineffective internal controls further compound the negative outlook, despite some revenue growth.

Positives

Revenues from continuing operations increased by 116% to $1,452,846 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $673,372 in the prior year, primarily due to growth in Connected Rewards.
Cash used in operating activities decreased to $2,920,920 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, from $4,378,336 in the same period of 2024, indicating improved operational cash burn.
Net income from discontinued operations was $29,166 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, a positive reversal from a loss of $287,512 in the prior year period.

Negatives

Reported a total net loss of $5,301,274 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, an increase from $4,770,362 in the same period of 2024.
A significant working capital deficit of $8,449,664 as of June 30, 2025, with only $364,684 in cash.
Management has expressed substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Disclosure controls and procedures were concluded to be not effective due to insufficient finance department staff and lack of optimal segregation of duties.
High customer concentration, with two customers representing 89% of revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Interest expense increased by 47% to $1,320,013 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased related party notes payable and convertible notes.
General and administrative expenses increased by 118% to $1,355,556 for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driven by software fees, legal fees, and payroll.

Risks

Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to recurring losses and insufficient working capital.
Ineffective disclosure controls and procedures, raising the possibility of material misstatements in future financial reporting.
High customer concentration, with two customers representing 89% of revenues, poses a significant risk if either customer reduces or terminates their business.
Dependence on related party financing, which may not always be available on commercially reasonable terms or at all.
The proposed reverse stock split and deregistration could negatively affect the liquidity and trading prices of common stock and remove protections provided by the Exchange Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act for stockholders.
Ongoing legal proceedings related to alleged TCPA violations, with one pending class action and one settled case.

Future Outlook

Management intends to finance operating costs over the next 12 months with proceeds from the sale of securities and/or revenues from operations, but there is no assurance that sufficient additional capital will be obtained. The company's strategy focuses on exploiting the competitive advantages of its Recurrency platform, evolving sales and customer support for the digital marketing universe, acquiring complementary businesses and technologies, and building its intellectual property portfolio. A proposed 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split is planned to cash out small stockholders and deregister the common stock, which would significantly impact future trading and disclosure.

Management Comments

"We do not have the working capital on hand, along with our expected cash flow from operations and budget reductions, to sufficiently fund our current level of operations through the end of the next 12 months or beyond."
"There can be no assurance we will be able to obtain access to capital as and when needed, or that the terms of any available financing will be commercially reasonable."
"Further losses are anticipated in the development of the Company's business raising substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern."
"As a small company with limited resources that are mainly focused on the development and sales of software products and services, the Company does not employ a sufficient number of staff in its finance department to possess an optimal segregation of duties or to provide optimal levels of oversight. This has resulted in certain audit adjustments and management believes that there may be a possibility for a material misstatement to occur in future periods."

Industry Context

Mobivity operates in the competitive mobile marketing technology sector, focusing on bridging in-person and digital environments with its Recurrency and Connected Rewards platforms. The company aims to differentiate itself through proprietary technology and incentivized programs in digital environments, targeting mobile casual game publishers and quick-service restaurant brands. The industry is characterized by rapid evolution, requiring continuous innovation and adaptation to changing digital marketing landscapes.

Comparison to Industry Standards

The company's significant customer concentration (89% from two customers) is higher than typical industry standards for diversified SaaS or marketing technology providers, which usually aim for a more distributed customer base to mitigate revenue risk.
The explicit 'going concern' warning and ineffective internal controls are significant deviations from the financial health and operational robustness expected of publicly traded companies in the technology sector, which typically maintain strong financial positions and robust internal controls to ensure investor confidence and regulatory compliance.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Director	Dennis Becker	NA	2024-12-31	Shares issued for fully vested Restricted Stock Units, implying departure or end of service as of that date for RSU vesting.

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Internal Control Deficiency	Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to insufficient finance staff and lack of optimal segregation of duties, raising the possibility of material misstatements.	2025-06-30	Significant negative impact on financial reporting reliability and investor confidence; increases risk of errors or fraud.
Proposed Deregistration	A Special Committee approved a 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split to cash out small stockholders and terminate public company reporting obligations, subject to stockholder approval.	NA	Will significantly reduce liquidity for common stock, remove protections from the Exchange Act and Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and result in less disclosure about the company for remaining stockholders.

Legal Proceedings

One pending putative class action complaint alleging violations of the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) through text message solicitations, with an inability to determine material exposure at this time.
A settlement was reached and signed on April 9, 2025, in a previously active TCPA case, resulting in a settlement loss of $2,500 accrued during the three months ended June 30, 2025.

Related Party Transactions

Unsecured Promissory Notes (UP Notes) with Talkot Fund, LP (an investor), with an outstanding principal balance of $271,875 as of June 30, 2025. Interest is settled in common stock.
Secured Promissory Notes under a Credit Facility Agreement with Thomas Akin (a director), with a principal total of $5,873,125 as of June 30, 2025. Interest is settled in common stock.
Related Party Convertible Notes with Thomas B. Akin and other related parties, with a principal balance of $10,050,000 as of June 30, 2025. Warrants were issued as inducements.
Related Party Senior Secured Convertible Notes with Thomas B. Akin and Bruce E. Terker (an owner of 5% or more of common stock), with a principal balance of $1,575,000 as of June 30, 2025. These notes accrue 15% interest per annum.
Subsequent to the reporting period, on July 31, 2025, Thomas B. Akin invested $1.85 million and Bruce E. Terker invested $1.5 million in a new $3.35 million senior secured convertible note offering.

Stakeholder Impact

**Shareholders**: Small shareholders (under 25,000 shares) will be cashed out at $0.29 per share if the reverse stock split is approved, losing their equity stake. Remaining shareholders will face significantly reduced liquidity, loss of SEC reporting protections, and less public information about the company.
**Creditors/Lenders**: The company's reliance on related party debt and going concern warning indicates increased risk for lenders, though related parties continue to provide financing.
**Employees**: Decreased payroll expense in Engineering, Research & Development suggests potential workforce adjustments in that area. Stock-based compensation continues to be a component of employee compensation.
**Customers**: High customer concentration (89% from two customers) means the company's revenue is highly dependent on a very small number of clients, posing a risk to service continuity if these relationships change.

Next Steps

Submit the proposed 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split to a vote of stockholders at a Special Meeting.
Continue efforts to obtain additional working capital through the sale of securities and/or bank lines of credit.
Address the identified deficiencies in disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting.
Manage the pending legal proceeding related to alleged TCPA violations.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2021-02-01	Company entered into a lease agreement for its office facilities in Chandler, AZ.
2021-06-30	Company entered into a Credit Facility Agreement with Thomas Akin, a director.
2021-07-01	Company entered into Unsecured Promissory Notes (UP Notes) with Talkot Fund, LP.
2022-11-11	Credit Facility Agreement with Thomas Akin was amended.
2023-01-31	Lender agreed to postpone UP Notes repayment period to January 31, 2024, and interest accrued between July 1, 2022, and December 1, 2025, to be settled in common stock quarterly.
2023-01-31	Amendment No. 1 to Credit Facility Agreement signed, extending maturity to December 1, 2025, and deferring principal payments to January 1, 2024 December 1, 2025.
2024-01-31	Lender agreed to postpone UP Notes repayment period to July 31, 2024.
2024-03-01	Company entered into a sublease for its office facilities in Chandler, AZ.
2024-03-31	Company granted 162,500 restricted stock units to five independent directors.
2024-04-01	Company granted 250,000 options to purchase common stock to two employees.
2024-05-03	Amendment No. 2 to Credit Facility Agreement signed (agreed Jan 31, 2024), extending maturity to June 30, 2026, and deferring principal payments to July 31, 2024 June 30, 2026.
2024-06-30	Company granted 187,210 restricted stock units to five independent directors.
2024-06-30	Accrued interest of $445,379 and $20,617 settled to equity payable for issuance of 1,093,267 and 50,609 shares of common stock, respectively.
2024-08-13	Amendment No. 3 to Credit Facility Agreement signed (agreed Aug 13, 2024), extending maturity to June 30, 2026, and deferring principal payments to October 31, 2024 September 30, 2026.
2024-09-25	Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with SMS Factory, Inc. for the sale of its SMS/MMS text messaging customer accounts.
2024-11-21	Amendment No. 4 to Credit Facility Agreement signed, extending maturity to March 31, 2027, and deferring principal payments to April 30, 2025 March 31, 2027.
2024-12-31	End of previous fiscal year (audited balance sheet).
2025-01-24	1,860,123 shares of common stock granted to Thomas Akin as settlement of $450,272 interest payable.
2025-01-24	86,109 shares of common stock granted to Talkot Fund LP as settlement of $20,844 interest payable.
2025-02-28	Amendment to the sublease signed, extending term until January 25, 2027.
2025-03-17	Company entered into a convertible promissory note purchase agreement (Senior Secured Notes) with four accredited investors, including Thomas B. Akin and Bruce E. Terker, raising $2.0 million.
2025-03-31	Company granted 225,690 restricted stock units to five independent directors.
2025-03-31	Accrued interest of $220,242 and $10,195 settled to equity payable for issuance of 620,821 and 28,739 shares of common stock, respectively.
2025-04-09	Settlement reached and signed in a previously active TCPA case, with a settlement loss of $2,500 accrued.
2025-06-30	End of current reporting period.
2025-06-30	Company granted 292,610 restricted stock units to five independent directors.
2025-06-30	Accrued interest of $222,689 and $10,309 settled to equity payable for issuance of 699,796 and 32,394 shares of common stock, respectively.
2025-07-15	620,821 shares of common stock granted to Thomas Akin as settlement of $220,242 interest payable (subsequent event).
2025-07-15	28,739 shares of common stock granted to Thomas Akin as settlement of $10,195 interest payable (subsequent event).
2025-07-15	182,511 shares issued to Dennis Becker, a former director, for fully vested Restricted Stock Units (subsequent event).
2025-07-23	699,796 shares of common stock granted to Thomas Akin as settlement of $222,689 interest payable (subsequent event).
2025-07-23	32,394 shares of common stock granted to Talkot Fund LP as settlement of $10,309 interest payable (subsequent event).
2025-07-31	Company entered into a convertible promissory note purchase agreement with Thomas B. Akin and Bruce E. Terker, raising $3.35 million (subsequent event).
2025-09-02	Date of filing of the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Recommendation

strong sell

The company is in a dire financial state, evidenced by a 'going concern' warning, increasing net losses, and a substantial working capital deficit. The explicit admission of ineffective internal controls raises serious governance and financial reporting concerns. Furthermore, the proposed 1-for-25,000 reverse stock split and subsequent deregistration are highly detrimental to public shareholders, as it will eliminate liquidity, remove regulatory protections, and significantly reduce transparency. While revenue growth in continuing operations is positive, it is overshadowed by the severe financial and operational risks, making the stock a strong sell for any public investor.

Keywords

Mobile Marketing, Connected Rewards, Recurrency Platform, SaaS, Customer Acquisition, Loyalty Programs, Digital Marketing, SEC Filing, 10-Q, Going Concern, Reverse Stock Split, Deregistration, Related Party Debt, Financial Technology

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