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Exhibit 99.1

 

PORTWARE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Contents


 

Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements of Portware, LLC and Subsidiaries (Unaudited)

 
   

Consolidated Balance Sheet 

 1

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

 2

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members’ Equity

 3

 

 

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 4

 

 

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

 5

 

 
 

 

 

PORTWARE, LLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Consolidated Balance Sheet

As of August 31, 2015 (unaudited)


 

ASSETS

       
         

Current assets

       

Cash

  $ 4,838,122  

Accounts receivable

    4,837,956  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    1,232,737  

Total current assets

    10,908,815  
         

Property and equipment, net

    1,688,640  
         

Goodwill and intangible assets

    500,337  
         

Other assets

    555,519  
    $ 13,653,311  
         

LIABILITIES AND MEMBERS' EQUITY

       
         

Current liabilities

       

Accounts payable

  $ 493,908  

Accrued expenses

    2,407,715  

Unearned revenue

    -  

Income taxes payable

    269,147  

Deferred revenue

    3,745,356  

Deferred rent

    119,735  

Lease payable

    512,823  

Total current liabilities

    7,548,684  
         

Long-term liabilities

       

Accrued interest on preferred units

    1,319,450  

Deferred rent, less current portion

    97,731  

Lease payable, less current portion

    396,767  

Total long-term liabilities

    1,813,948  
         

Members' Equity

       

Members' equity

    4,717,554  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (426,875 )

Total members' equity

    4,290,679  
         
    $ 13,653,311  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
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Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Income

For the Eight Months ended August 31, 2015 (unaudited)


 

Revenues

       

Software licensing and other service revenue

  $ 26,003,957  
         

Expenses

       

Employee compensation and benefits

    14,758,399  

Bandwidth and other technology costs

    2,997,206  

Occupancy and office expenses

    1,482,952  

Professional fees

    793,756  

Third party connectivity charges

    248,628  

Travel and entertainment

    549,096  

General and administrative expenses

    342,819  

Sales, marketing and promotion

    229,378  

Consultants

    188,368  

Software license fees

    73,415  
      21,664,017  
         
         

Income from Operations

     4,339,940  
         

Other expense

       

Interest expense

    63,476  

Depreciation and amortization

    361,267  

Other expense

    8,551  
      433,294  
         

Income before income taxes

    3,906,646  

Income tax expense

    360,825  
         

Net income

  $ 3,545,821  
         

Comprehensive Income

       

Net income

    3,545,821  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    (61,284 )
         

Comprehensive income

  $ 3,484,537  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 

 
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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Members’ Equity

For the Eight Months ended August 31, 2015 (unaudited)


 

 

   

Members' Equity

   

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

   

Total Members' Equity

 
                         

Members' equity, beginning of the year

  $ 6,593,118     $ (365,591 )   $ 6,227,527  
                         

Interest accrued for preferred unit holders

    (820,492 )           (820,492 )
                         

Net Income

    3,545,821             3,545,821  
                         

Foreign currency translation adjustment

    (20,020 )     (61,284 )     (81,304 )
                         

Distributions

    (4,580,873 )           (4,580,873 )
                         

Members' equity, end of the year

  $ 4,717,554     $ (426,875 )   $ 4,290,679  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

For the Eight Months ended August 31, 2015 (unaudited)


 

Cash flows from operating activities

       

Net income

  $ 3,545,821  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

Depreciation and amortization

    361,267  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

       

Deferred revenue

    2,464,752  

Accounts receivable, net

    (2,561,447 )

Prepaid and other current assets

    (363,751 )

Other assets

    3,683  

Accounts payable

    303,390  

Accrued expenses

    387,544  

Sales tax payable

    25,864  

Income taxes payable

    124,378  

Deferred rent

    2,009  
         

Net cash provided by operating activities

    4,293,510  
         

Cash flows from investing activities

       

Purchase of property and equipment

    (345,284 )

Purchase of intangible asset

    (27,980 )
         

Net cash used in investing activities

    (373,264 )
         

Cash flows from financing activities

       

Lease payable

    (162,031 )

Tax distribution to Members

    (4,580,873 )
         

Net cash used in financing activities

    (4,742,904 )
         

Effect of foreign currency translation on cash

    (81,302 )
         

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

    (903,960 )
         

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

  $ 5,742,082  
         

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 4,838,122  

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements

 

 
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Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements


 

1. Nature of operations

 

Portware, LLC and Subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), a Delaware Limited Liability Company, develops, markets, licenses, implements, and supports automated portfolio trading software for global equities, FX, futures and options. The Company creates integrated solutions to streamline workflow and increase operational efficiencies on trading desks, and is used for aggregation, execution and analysis of financial instruments.

 

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

These condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Portware, LLC (“Portware”) and its direct wholly-owned subsidiaries, Portware International, LLC (“International”), formerly Portware Holdings LLC, which maintains branch operations in the United Kingdom, India and Hong Kong, PTS Net, LLC, P.A.N. Securities, LP (“PAN”), a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) registered broker-dealer, Portware India Private Limited, Portware IC-DISC, Inc. (“IC-DISC”) and Alpha Vision Services, LLC (“Alpha Vision”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

 

IC-DISC, a domestic corporation, was formed in 2010 under the rules of the Internal Revenue Code to be an Interest Charge – Domestic International Sales Corporation to take advantage of favorable tax treatment offered to qualified export revenue from Portware, the parent company. During the eight months ended August 31, 2015, Portware did not utilize the IC-DISC.

 

Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP").

 

Concentration of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash balances in certain financial institutions which, at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company is subject to credit risk to the extent any financial institution with which it conducts business is unable to fulfill contractual obligations on its behalf. Management monitors the financial condition of such financial institutions and does not anticipate any losses from these counterparties.

 

Revenue Recognition

The Company’s revenue is primarily derived from licensing its software and performing services related to the installation and customization of that software. A second revenue stream is derived from providing access maintenance services to the broker-dealer community for ongoing integration of their offerings into the Company’s product. The Company also operates a broker-dealer through its subsidiary, PAN, to allow it to receive transaction-based revenues in return for its services.

 

Revenue derived from software contracts includes the rights to use the software while hosted on the Company’s or the client’s hardware. These arrangements are usually bundled with initial implementation, hosting, and maintenance services. The Company considers these arrangements as service contracts and recognizes revenue ratably over the hosting service period, which is typically one year.

 

Other professional services revenue is recognized at the time that services are performed. Vendor-specific objective evidence is established for recognition of implementation services, based on hourly rates the Company charges for its employees when performing these services, provided the Company has the ability to accurately estimate the hours required to complete a project based upon its experience with similar projects. The Company records related services to cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income as costs are incurred.

 

 
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The Company uses contracts as evidence of an arrangement for subscription, license, and maintenance services. For other professional services, a signed contract or statement of work is used to evidence an arrangement. Delivery occurs when initial implementation for subscription is completed, and services have been rendered. For software licenses, delivery to customers is sent electronically. Fees are assessed as fixed and determinable based on a number of factors, including the customer’s past payment history and its current creditworthiness. If management determines that collection of a fee is not reasonably assured, revenue is deferred and recognized at the time collection becomes reasonably assured.

 

Access maintenance services revenue is evidenced by a contract and recognized when the broker’s offering is successfully integrated in the software version utilized by a specific client of the Company. Service fees are charged on a monthly basis and recognized as earned each month.

 

Transaction-based revenues are charged to brokers via PAN for enabling customers to trade with brokers using Portware, as well as additional access maintenance. These arrangements are evidenced by an agreement between the parties and are calculated based on a number of transactions completed during a given month. Revenues are recognized in the month that the transactions are completed.

 

Unearned Revenue and Deferred Revenue

Revenue is deferred until evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed and determinable, and collectability is probable. Deferred revenue represents unearned amounts received under license agreements, not yet recognized as revenue. Unearned revenue represents amounts received in advance of future services to be provided.

 

Accounts Receivable

The Company carries its accounts receivable at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates its accounts receivable and establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts, based on a history of past write-offs and collections, and current credit conditions.

 

Software Development Costs

Software development costs consist of development work associated with the Company’s existing and potential products, and are expensed as incurred. The Company incurs development expenses primarily related to payroll costs, which are included in employee compensation and benefits in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. Management determined that all software and development costs should be expensed because the establishment of technological feasibility of products, which the Company defines as the establishment of a working model, and their availability for sale have substantially coincided.

 

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives of the related assets:

 

 

 

 Assets

 Useful Lives

Office equipment 

 5 years

Furniture and fixtures

 5-7 years

Computer equipment

 5 years

Computer software

 3 years

Leasehold improvements

 Life of lease

 

 

Long-Lived Assets

The Company assesses the recoverability of the carrying amounts of long-lived assets when indicators of impairments exist. A potential impairment loss is measured when expected undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset which indicates the carrying value of the long-lived asset may not be recoverable. An impairment loss is the difference by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value. The Company determined that no impairment charge was necessary for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

 
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives are subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment. An impairment charge is measured whenever events or changes in circumstances would indicate possible impairment. The Company performed an annual impairment test as of December 31, 2014 for its goodwill and intangible assets, at which time it was determined that there were no indications of impairment. No impairment of goodwill and intangible assets has been identified during the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

Income Taxes

The Company is a Limited Liability Company that is treated as a partnership for income tax purposes. No provision for federal income taxes is required by the Company as its taxable income and expenses are reported by its members. The Company is subject to New York City Unincorporated Business Tax, as well as foreign income taxes specific to the localities of the Company’s branch offices.

 

The Company follows an asset and liability approach to financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on the enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income.

 

The determination of the Company’s provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items and the probability of sustaining uncertain tax positions. The benefits of uncertain tax positions are recorded in the Company’s consolidated financial statements only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will withstand challenge, if any, from tax authorities. When facts and circumstances change, the Company reassesses these probabilities and records any changes in the consolidated financial statements as appropriate. Accrued interest and penalties related to income tax matters are classified as a component of income tax expense.

 

The Company is required to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Company files an income tax return in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and may file income tax returns in various U.S. state and local jurisdictions and foreign localities. The tax benefit recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. De-recognition of a tax benefit previously recognized results in the Company recording a tax liability that reduces net assets. The Company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income taxes payable. No interest expense or penalties have been recognized as of and for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires the Company’s management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

For certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accrued liabilities, the carrying amounts approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

 

Translation of Foreign Currency

The condensed consolidated interim financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency translation adjustment is included in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The assets and liabilities of International’s foreign branches and Portware India Private Limited that have a functional currency (i.e., the currency in which activities are primarily conducted) other than the U.S. dollar are translated to U.S. dollars at period-end exchange rates, while revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates during each month. Adjustments that result from translating amounts from a foreign branch’s functional currency to U.S. dollars are reported separately and accumulated as a separate component of members’ equity.

 

 
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Comprehensive Income

The Company reports comprehensive income in accordance with GAAP, which requires that in addition to net income, a company should report other comprehensive income consisting of gains and losses, which bypass the traditional income statement and are recorded directly into stockholders’ equity on the balance sheet. Foreign currency translation adjustment is the only component of other comprehensive income for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

3. Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment consists of approximately the following at August 31, 2015:

 

Office equipment

  $ 125,117  

Furniture and fixtures

    71,851  

Computer equipment

    2,577,402  

Computer software

    1,127,789  

Leasehold improvements

    201,114  
      4,103,273  
         

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    (2,414,633 )
         
    $ 1,688,640  

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $361,267 for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

4. Convertible note payable

 

On July 31, 2014 (the “Closing Date”), the Company signed a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Long Ridge Portware Holdings, Inc. (the “Buyer”), which amended and restated the existing limited liability company agreement including the issuance of 2,299,128 membership units to the Buyer for approximately $17,107,000 (the “Proceeds”).

 

Proceeds totaling $13,000,000 were wired directly to the lender, ML IBK Positions, Inc., to purchase and retire the previous $18,000,000 note outstanding which was issued on July 27, 2006 (the “Note”), accrued interest and all warrants issued in connection with the Note. Approximately $5,900,000 of this amount was used to pay down the accrued interest on the Note, and $7,100,000 was applied towards the principal balance of the Note. The remaining unpaid principal balance of approximately $11,000,000 was forgiven resulting in a forgiveness of debt income which was reported on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

5. Capital lease obligations

 

Obligations Under Capital Lease

The Company leases certain office equipment and computer software under capital leases expiring in various years through 2018. The assets are depreciated and amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or the term of the lease. Depreciation and amortization under capital leases is included in depreciation and amortization expense for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

 
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Aggregate future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable capital leases by year as of August 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

 

 Years Ending December 31,

       

 2015 (remaining four months)

  $ 197,280  

 2016

    573,481  

 2017

    176,822  

 2018

    32,381  

 Total future minimum lease payments

    979,964  

 Less: Amount representing interest

    (70,374 )
      909,590  

 Less Current Portion

    (512,823 )
    $ 396,767  

 

6. Income taxes

 

Deferred tax assets relate to the net operating loss cay forward, timing differences on the deductibility of bonus payments and deferred rent, as well as differences in calculating depreciation.

 

Deferred tax assets consist of the following at August 31, 2015:

 

Current (included in prepaid and other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet)

  $ (8,000 )

Non-current (included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheet)

    15,000  
    $ 7,000  

 

7. Commitments and contingencies

 

Operating Leases

The Company leases its office facilities under non-cancelable operating leases. Future minimum annual rental payments are as follows:

 

Years Ending December 31,

       

2015 (remaining four months)

  $ 450,945  

2016

    1,363,365  

2017

    496,441  

2018

    328,286  

2019

    270,145  
    $ 2,909,182  

 

Rent expense was approximately $1,001,000 for the eight months ended August 31, 2015, which is included in occupancy and office expense on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.

 

Warranties

The Company provides its customers with limited warranties on its software products. License agreements include a limited indemnification provision for third party infringement claims, relating to the Company’s intellectual property. As of August 31, 2015, there have been no claims under these agreements.

 

 
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Legal Matters

The Company is involved in claims and ligation incidental to its business and management believes that any liability that may potentially result upon resolution of such matters will not have a material impact on the financial position of the Company.

 

8. Equity-based compensation

 

An entity is required to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for share-based awards on the grant date fair value of the awards. The grant date fair value of employee share options and similar instruments are estimated using an option-pricing model adjusted for unique characteristics of the share-based awards. If a share-based award is modified after the grant date, incremental compensation cost will be recognized in an amount equal to the excess of the fair value of the modified award over the fair value of the original reward immediately before the modification. All share-based awards granted to employees are recognized as compensation over the service period (generally the vesting period) in the consolidated financial statements based on their fair values. GAAP requires an estimate of the impact of future forfeitures which has an impact on stock based compensation expense. As the Company estimated the impact of future forfeitures for its share-based payment plans, there was no material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position. GAAP also requires realization of tax benefits in excess of amounts recognized for financial reporting purposes to be recognized as a financing activity rather than an operating activity in the statement of cash flows.

 

Threshold Incentive Units (the “Incentive Units”) mature upon a deemed liquidation event, as defined in the SPA. The holders of Incentive Units are not members of the Company and do not have any voting rights. The units vested on July 31, 2014 and the total incremental value of these units was $869,000, which was fully expensed at the Closing Date.

 

As of August 31, 2015, 1,856,298 Incentive Units remain outstanding at a weighted-average exercise price of $12.38. There were no Incentive Units granted, cancelled or forfeited during the eight months ended August 31, 2015. The weighted-average remaining life of the Incentive Units is approximately 3.8 years at August 31, 2015 with a weighted-average fair value of approximately $0.53 per unit.

 

Threshold common units (the “Threshold Common Units”) are deemed matured as of the Closing Date. Upon a deemed liquidation event, as defined in the SPA, the unit holder shall participate in pro-rata distributions of proceeds available in excess of the threshold amount. Threshold Common Unit holders share in the same voting rights and allocation of profit and loss as other common unit holders. The units vested on July 31, 2014 and the total incremental value of these units was $1,022,000, which was fully expensed at the Closing Date.

 

As of August 31, 2015, 762,500 Threshold Common Units remain outstanding at a weighted-average exercise price of $6.63. There were no Threshold Common Units granted, cancelled or forfeited during the eight months ended August 31, 2015. The weighted-average remaining life of the Threshold Common Units is approximately 3.8 years at August 31, 2015 with a weighted-average fair value of approximately $1.88 per unit.

 

9. 401(k) retirement plan

 

The Company maintains an employee retirement benefit plan under the provision of Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan covers all employees meeting certain eligibility requirements and allows employees to contribute specified percentages of their salary up to the maximum amount defined in the Internal Revenue Code. The Company did not make any contributions to the plan for the eight months ended August 31, 2015.

 

 

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