PAYD.OTC.PinkPaid INC

10-Q: PAID Inc. Reports Q1 2025 Results: Revenue Up, but Net Income Dips

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Quarterly Report 15 May 2025 5:10 PM

PAID Inc. saw a revenue increase in Q1 2025 driven by shipping coordination and label generation services, but experienced a net loss compared to net income in the same period last year.

Capital raiseManagement may seek alternative sources of capital to support the growth of future operations.

Worse than expectedThe company reported a net loss of $148,773 compared to a net income of $299,562 for the same period in 2024.

Summary

PAID Inc. reported a 5% increase in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, reaching $4,377,790 compared to $4,160,750 in 2024.
The increase was primarily driven by the shipping coordination and label generation services segment, which saw an 5% increase.
Client services revenue decreased by 72% to $2,034 due to cancellation of brewery management software clients.
eCommerce services revenue increased by 117% to $29,617.
The company recorded a net loss of $148,773 for the quarter, compared to a net income of $299,562 in the same period last year.
Basic and diluted net loss per share was ($0.02) compared to a net income of $0.04 per share in 2024.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased from $1,284,965 at December 31, 2024, to $751,099 at March 31, 2025.
The company had a working capital deficit of $761,825 at March 31, 2025.
Management believes the company has adequate cash resources to fund operations, but may seek alternative sources of capital.
The company is deferring $936,271 of additional income related to interest earned on the Embolx Convertible Note.

Sentiment

Score: 4

Explanation: The sentiment is neutral to slightly negative. While revenue increased, the company reported a net loss and has a working capital deficit. There are also concerns about internal controls and a legal dispute.

Positives

Shipping coordination and label generation services revenue increased by 5%.
eCommerce services revenue increased significantly by 117%.
Gross profit increased slightly to $1,020,076 from $1,018,358.
Management believes the company has adequate cash resources to fund operations.

Negatives

The company experienced a net loss of $148,773 compared to a net income of $299,562 in the same period last year.
Client services revenue decreased significantly by 72%.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $751,099.
The company has a working capital deficit of $761,825.
Disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.

Risks

The company's ability to maintain positive cash flow and become profitable may be adversely affected by various factors.
There is uncertainty regarding the repayment date of the Embolx note receivable.
The company may need an infusion of additional capital to fund anticipated operating costs.
Disclosure controls and procedures were not effective due to material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting.
The company is involved in a legal dispute with its former President and CEO, Allan Pratt, the outcome of which is uncertain.

Future Outlook

Management believes that the Company has adequate cash resources to fund operations during the next 12 months after the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and may seek alternative sources of capital to support the growth of future operations.

Management Comments

Management believes that the Company has adequate cash resources to fund operations during the next 12 months after the filing of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Management may seek alternative sources of capital to support the growth of future operations.

Industry Context

The company operates in the SaaS-based business services and shipping solutions sector, catering to small and medium-sized businesses. The increase in shipping coordination revenue reflects the ongoing growth in e-commerce and the demand for efficient shipping solutions.

Comparison to Industry Standards

It is difficult to compare PAID Inc. directly to industry standards due to its unique combination of services.
Companies like Shopify and BigCommerce offer e-commerce platforms, while companies like Shippo and EasyPost focus on shipping solutions.
PAID Inc.'s performance can be benchmarked against the growth rates of these companies and the overall e-commerce market.

Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in a legal dispute with its former President and CEO, Allan Pratt, regarding his non-renewal of employment agreement and a stock bonus awarded to the current CEO.
Post-trial briefing in the Delaware action was completed on March 21, 2025, and the Delaware court is scheduled to hear post-trial arguments at a hearing on June 10, 2025.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders may be concerned about the net loss and the decrease in cash and cash equivalents.
Employees may be affected by potential cost-cutting measures or changes in strategy.
Customers may experience changes in service offerings or pricing.
Creditors may be concerned about the company's working capital deficit.

Next Steps

The Delaware court is scheduled to hear post-trial arguments at a hearing on June 10, 2025, regarding the dispute with Mr. Allan Pratt.
Management will continue to explore opportunities and has organized additional resources to grow the Paid platform.
Management may seek alternative sources of capital to support the growth of future operations.

Key Dates

Date	Description
2018-03-23	Board of Directors voted to approve the 2018 Stock Option Plan.
2020-02-01	ShipTime Canada amended its rights to exchange one share of ShipTime Canada stock from 45 PAID common shares and 311 PAID preferred shares to 356 PAID common shares.
2020-11-10	The board voted to increase the 2018 Stock Option Plan from 450,000 options to 900,000 options.
2022-10-13	The Company entered in a Securities Purchase Agreement (SPA) with respect to a secured $1,875,000 convertible note (Convertible Note) made by Embolx, Inc.
2023-03-21	The Companys Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 46,961 bonus shares of PAID common stock to the CEO/CFO, one additional officer and one employee for services rendered during 2022.
2024-02-22	The Companys Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 54,559 bonus shares of PAID common stock to the CEO/CFO, one additional officer and one employee for services rendered during 2023.
2024-02-22	The Board of Directors voted to approve the issuance of options to purchase 45,360 shares of common stock to three board members and five employees.
2024-04-04	The Company entered into a $50,000 short term note with 5String Solutions LLC.
2024-07-02	The Company entered into an operating lease for our corporate office located at 700 Dorval Drive in Oakville Ontario.
2025-03-07	The Companys Board of Directors authorized the issuance of 62,502 bonus shares of PAID common stock to the CEO/CFO, one additional officer and two employees for services rendered during 2024.
2025-03-31	End of the quarterly period.
2025-05-15	Date of the report.
2025-06-10	The Delaware court is scheduled to hear post-trial arguments at a hearing regarding the dispute with Mr. Allan Pratt.

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