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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

 

FORM 10-K

 

(Mark One)

 

ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016

 

TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from to

 

Commission file number: 001-34528

 

ZAGG INC

 

DELAWARE   20-2559624

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

910 West Legacy Center Drive, Suite 500; Midvale, UT   84047
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Issuer’s telephone number: (801) 263-0699

 

Securities registered under 12(b) of the Exchange Act:

 

Common Stock, $.001 par value   The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(Title of Class)   (Name of exchange on which registered)

 

Securities registered under 12 (g) of the Exchange Act: None

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 2 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filings pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒

 

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 (do not check if a smaller reporting company) Smaller Reporting Company

 

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

 

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2016, was $125,272,928. For purposes of the foregoing calculation only, directors and executive officers and holders of 10% or more of the issuer’s common capital stock have been deemed affiliates.

 

The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 1, 2017, was 28,311,248.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ZAGG INC

 

FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016

 

FORM 10-K

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
PART I    
ITEM 1. BUSINESS 1
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 7
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 17
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES 17
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 17
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 17
PART II    
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 18
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 21
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 21
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 28
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 28
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE 28
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 29
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION 32
PART III    
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 32
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 32
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 32
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 32
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 32
PART IV    
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 32
SIGNATURES 36

 

 

 

 

PART I

 

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Information included or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain as they are based on current expectations and assumptions concerning future events or future performance of the Company. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements may contain the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions, and are subject to numerous known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Additionally, statements relating to implementation of business strategy, future financial performance, acquisition strategies, capital raising transactions, performance of contractual obligations, and similar statements may contain forward-looking statements. In evaluating such statements, prospective investors and shareholders should carefully review various risks and uncertainties identified in this Report, including the matters set forth under the captions “Risk Factors” and in the Company’s other SEC filings. These risks and uncertainties could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update or publicly announce revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or developments.

 

Although forward-looking statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed under the heading “Risk Factors” below, as well as those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We file reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You can read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, 100 F. Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549. You can obtain additional information about the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. In addition, the SEC maintains an Internet site (www.sec.gov) that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC, including us.

 

We disclaim any obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this Annual Report, which attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

 

ITEM 1. BUSINESS

 

Our Business (amounts in thousands)

 

ZAGG® Inc (“we,” “us,” “our,” “ZAGG,” or the “Company”) is an innovation leader in mobile tech accessories for smartphones and tablets. The Company’s commitment is to enhance every aspect of performance, productivity and durability in mobile devices with creative product solutions. ZAGG was created from the concept of applying a clear film originally designed to protect military-helicopter blades in harsh desert conditions to protect consumers’ mobile devices. Mobile devices are essential to modern living and ZAGG’s mission is to ensure better performance in the real world.

 

In addition to its home-grown brands, ZAGG has created a platform to combine category-creating and innovative brands that address specific consumer needs to empower a mobile lifestyle. The Company has an award-winning product portfolio that includes screen protection, power cases, power management, personal audio, mobile keyboards, cases and social tech sold under the ZAGG, InvisibleShield®, mophie®, and IFROGZ® brands.

 

We maintain our corporate headquarters at 910 West Legacy Center Drive, Suite 500, Midvale, UT, 84047. The telephone number of the Company is 801-263-0699. Our website addresses are www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com. The URLs are included here as inactive textual references. Information contained on, or accessible through, our websites is not a part of, and is not incorporated by reference into this report.

 

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The Company has established four corporate objectives and seven core values to act as a foundation for and guide ZAGG daily:

 

 

Corporate Objectives   Core Values
The Preferred Brand   Integrity
Creative Product Solutions   Ownership
Targeted Global Distribution   Care for People
Operational Excellence   Passion
    Continuous Improvement
    Performance
    Sense of Urgency

 

The corporate objectives are intended to align the Company’s functional teams’ goals and execution. Every ZAGG employee is trained to understand her or his role in executing to these objectives. Each core value acts as a key component in working toward ZAGG’s corporate objectives of providing creative product solutions, executing targeted global distribution, achieving operational excellence, and being the preferred brand for its customers.

 

Our Products

 

InvisibleShield: Leader in screen protection

 

InvisibleShield products are designed to provide premium, lifetime protection for mobile device screens against shattering or scratching through military-grade solutions. Our products are designed to provide peace of mind by enabling consumers to fearlessly enjoy their mobile devices and never experience the inconvenience of a shattered screen.

 

InvisibleShield is focused on producing industry-leading screen and device protection. From protective film and glass to cases, InvisibleShield products offer consumers a wide array of protection types and features, all with a lifetime warranty.

 

Our films were originally developed to protect the leading edge of rotary blades on military helicopters. Through constant innovation, we continue to formulate new films that are designed to offer the highest standards in self-healing scratch and impact protection. We also continue to drive innovation around simplifying the customer application experience like we’ve done with our EZ Apply® tabs, which are designed to help users align and apply InvisibleShield products. We also provide custom-fit screen protection for thousands of device types through our automated InvisibleShield On Demand (“ISOD”) solution. With ISOD, retailers can supply consumers with screen protection for nearly any device model, all without having to hold excess inventory.

 

Launched during the first quarter of 2014. InvisibleShield Glass is designed to provide premium screen protection and clarity, along with a superior feel and universally compatible touch sensitivity. In the third quarter of 2016 we announced InvisibleShield Glass+, designed to provide additional scratch resistance and impact protection over InvisibleShield Glass. Additionally, we launched InvisibleShield Sapphire Defense during the third quarter of 2016, which is a hybrid glass screen protector infused with sapphire crystals designed to provide premium screen protection.

 

ZAGG has the leading market share in screen protection, and has maintained that leading position by consistently delivering innovative products to the market.

 

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mophie: Leader in mobile power

 

mophie is a leading battery case and mobile power brand with award-winning design to liberate mobile users from the limitations of mobile devices to provide more time to rock, talk, watch, surf, save, and send. Notably, the original juice pack® which is designed to provide device-specific protection as well as additional battery power to many of the most popular mobile phones. mophie products are recognized for style and engineered for performance, providing a seamless integration of hardware, software, and design.

 

The mophie ecosystem of mobile accessories is designed to provide both power and protection for virtually any mobile device. With its groundbreaking battery cases, including extra data storage options, universal batteries, cables, adapters, and docks, mophie products represent innovation at the forefront of design and development.

 

IFROGZ: Active lifestyle products

 

IFROGZ products are strategically designed and positioned to bring personal audio to the value space by providing a product assortment that represents outstanding performance, active lifestyles, and dual-purpose designs that are on trend with consumers’ needs. IFROGZ refines today’s newest audio technology to deliver the features consumers want, while eliminating those that needlessly increase costs, so that everyone can participate in our increasingly mobile world.

 

In 2007, the IFROGZ EarPollution™ product line was released. The eclectic selection of earbuds and headphones specifically targeted a younger demographic while still appealing to a wide spectrum of consumers. We continue to innovate and expand our headphone and earbud product lines under the IFROGZ name to include offerings for all ages under both the EarPollution and IFROGZ brands. In 2013, we began offering IFROGZ portable Bluetooth speakers for music lovers on the move that combine impressive audio quality, clever functionality, and eye-catching design. In the third quarter of 2016, we introduced a new family of wireless Bluetooth audio products designed to combine outstanding sound with a lightweight listening experience by alleviating bulky earbuds and heavy control modules.

 

ZAGG: Empowering people to live their lives unleashed

 

Products under the ZAGG brand are designed to empower people to live their lives unleashed. Mobility is changing everything and ZAGG is driving the mobile lifestyle forward with products that allow consumers to be productive and connected at work, at play and at rest. ZAGG products are designed to free consumers from the confines of the traditional workplace. We believe “getting away” shouldn’t mean being disconnected. We support the communicators, commuters, creators and closers who live a mobile lifestyle.

 

Our products are designed to feature cutting-edge design and innovation to provide portability, style, and productivity that can keep up with even the most active mobile users. We believe that with the right mobile accessories, no one ever has to feel tethered or held back.

 

ZAGG keyboards are designed to offer consumers an enhanced and innovative productivity experience. Since entering this category in 2010, ZAGG has continually reinvented its line of keyboards while also providing timely, curated solutions for new devices released by Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung, as well as other leading mobile device manufacturers. In addition to device-specific keyboards and folio keyboard cases, ZAGG’s line of universal full-size Bluetooth® keyboards are designed to be compatible with virtually any device and mobile operating system. We continue to innovate and expand our wireless keyboard product lines as end users’ requirements evolve in this rapidly changing market segment.

 

Strategy

 

At ZAGG, our focus is to (1) design creative product solutions for users of mobile devices, (2) sell these products to consumers through targeted global distribution partners and online, (3) drive operational excellence across the organization, and (4) become the preferred brand through emphasizing innovation and product-quality, providing excellent customer service, and focusing on the end-users’ experience with our products. We focus our corporate, team, and individual goals to accomplish these overall corporate objectives.

 

We plan to continue to expand our product offerings, including entering new product categories and entering new domestic and global markets that we believe will be consistent with our overall corporate strategy.

 

Design and Packaging

 

We design our InvisibleShield glass and film products for application on thousands of specific electronic devices. Our logistics partners acquire precision-cut raw materials from exclusive third-party suppliers. These precision-cut InvisibleShield film and glass either use the EZ Apply tabs installation or are packaged with an installation kit consisting of a moisture adhesive-activating solution, a squeegee, and instructions for application on specific electronic devices. We have established relationships with package assembly, shipping, and logistics companies worldwide that we expect will allow us to expand production and shipping capacity for InvisibleShield film as well as glass production as we continue to grow and enter new markets.

 

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We also customize each InvisibleShield film cut design for the specific electronic device and currently have thousands of unique designs. Each cut design is developed internally and is owned exclusively by us. We do not own the patent for the raw materials, which is held by our exclusive supplier. Our film supplier has contractually agreed to not sell the base materials to any of our competitors. We believe that our relationship with the manufacturer of the raw material is on excellent terms and anticipate no interruption in our ability to acquire adequate supplies of raw materials and produce products.

 

We manufacture our other mobile device accessories (InvsibleShield glass, keyboards, keyboard cases, audio products, cases, power cases, mobile power solutions, and other accessories) using third party contract manufacturers located primarily in Asia. We have established relationships with third-party manufacturers, package assembly, warehousing, shipping, and logistics companies that allow us to expand our accessories production and shipping capacity as we continue to grow our current customer base and enter new markets.

 

For all our products, we design the exterior packaging to ensure it is consistent with the overall marketing strategy and is consistent with the desires of our major retailer partners. We have designed the hard plastic and cardboard box packaging to be informative and attractive for point-of-sale displays. We outsource the production of packaging to various independent third parties.

 

Market for Products

 

Portable electronic devices, notably handheld devices, continue to advance in performance and functionality. Furthermore, the market is expanding as evidenced by continued innovative new product releases, particularly in tablets and smartphones. Correspondingly, the aesthetics of such devices are increasingly important as buyers typically consider the look and feel of such devices, as much as performance, in making their purchasing decisions.

 

As a result, a significant market has emerged for (1) protecting portable electronic devices, notably the “high end” tablet and smartphone devices, and (2) enhancing the consumer experience with accessories for mobile electronic devices.

 

We sell each of our product lines to consumers of electronic and hand-held devices directly via our websites and other key online e-tailers, and through our distributors and retail partners. We sell a significant amount of product for use on Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and iPod devices; Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones and tablets; and Microsoft’s Surface tablets, though we have experienced continued diversification as other manufacturers’ presence in the market has increased.

 

In addition to Apple and Samsung, the handheld electronics industry has continued to develop and market devices with touch screen interfaces, and several major manufacturers, including Microsoft, Motorola, Dell, Lenovo, Blackberry, Xiaomi, and HTC, continue to release innovative products each year. The InvisibleShield is the ideal device protection offering for all types of touch-screen devices, as it does not interfere with the functionality of the device while offering complete scratchproof protection. Our keyboard product line is ideal for tablet and smartphone users as the product line includes keyboards that are both device specific and device agnostic, which are compatible with many tablet and smartphone devices. In addition, our IFROGZ Audio product lines offer excellent enhancement to any mobile device. Lastly, we view our mophie power cases and other portable power solutions as a potential market for significant future growth as mobile devices become more ingrained in our day-to-day lives. We intend to continue to focus our marketing and innovation efforts around these types of product solutions that protect and enhance mobile devices.

 

Market Segments

 

With thousands of InvisibleShield products/product configurations available, we have a protective covering for all major market segments of handheld electronic devices, including: smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, notebook computers, laptops, gaming devices, GPS devices, watch faces, and similar devices and surfaces. We intend to continue to configure the InvisibleShield product for use in newly developed consumer devices. The InvisibleShield can be quickly configured, packaged, and shipped to customers for new devices as they enter the consumer marketplace, making the InvisibleShield available for purchase at the time of or within days of the launch of new electronic devices. In addition, ISOD, a patent pending system used to cut an InvisibleShield for virtually any mobile device in seconds, makes it possible for retailers to have an InvisibleShield available on the launch date for all device releases.

 

One of the fastest growing market segments is the smartphone and tablet segment. Most often, smartphone and tablet buyers are drawn to these devices by their elegant design, as well as their easy-to-use functionality. However, everyday use often mars the finish of the devices’ screen and other areas that receive wear and tear. InvisibleShield protection products and, mophie and IFROGZ cases offer excellent device protection, while not impeding the form or functionality of the smartphones and tablets, and do not inhibit the touch sensitivity for smartphones and tablets with touch screen technology. Further, our keyboard line provides a professional and innovative solution to interact with tablets and smartphones. Lastly, the mophie ecosystem provides both power and protection accessories for virtually any mobile device.

 

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As sales of electronics continue to grow, we anticipate that sales of our complementary accessory products will also continue to grow. The largest areas of our market opportunities relate to sales of smartphones and tablets. Management believes that ZAGG is positioned to serve market needs within this industry with our multiple product lines that include device protection, keyboards and keyboard cases, audio, power cases, mobile power, and protective cases.

 

Marketing and Distribution

 

Domestically, we sell our products on our websites, to big box electronics retailers, wireless retailers, distributors, and franchisees that own and operate kiosks and ZAGG branded stores in shopping malls and retail centers. In addition, our products are available for sale worldwide via our websites and through retailers and distributors we have partnered with from our subsidiaries in Ireland, the Netherlands, and China. Currently we advertise our products primarily on the Internet, through print advertisements in conjunction with our retail partners, and through point of sale displays at retail locations. We intend to continue to strategically expand our advertising activities in 2017, particularly through point of sales displays within retailer and social media campaigns on the Internet. We are also seeking to create strategic partnerships with makers of smartphones and tablets, electronic accessories, and mobile content providers to enhance our product offerings.

 

Indirect Channels (amounts in thousands)

 

We sell our products through indirect channels, including big box retailers, wireless retailers, domestic and international distributors, independent Apple retailers, university bookstores, and small independently owned consumer electronics stores. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold $350,741 of product, or approximately 87% of our overall net sales through this channel. We require indirect channel partners to enter into a reseller agreement with us.

 

We continue to sell directly to retailers or through distributors to market and place our products for sale in the United States and non-U.S. markets. We have entered into distribution agreements with partners throughout the world for the marketing, distribution and sale of our products.

 

Website Sales (amounts in thousands)

 

We sell our products worldwide directly to consumers on our websites at www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold $34,247 of product, or approximately 9% of our overall net sales, through our websites. The URLs are included here as inactive textual references. Information contained on, or accessible through, our websites is not part of, and is not incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Franchisees and ZAGG Owned Stores (amounts in thousands)

 

We sell our products to franchisees that operate kiosks and ZAGG-branded stores in shopping malls and retail centers. We enter into agreements with third-party franchisees who then purchase our products and resell them to consumers. As part of the standard franchise agreement, franchisees are charged an up-front fee that is recognized into revenue over the life of the franchise term. In addition, ZAGG operates several kiosks and ZAGG branded stores. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we sold $16,869 of product, or approximately 4% of our overall net sales, through franchisees and our corporate owned stores.

 

Segment Information (amounts in thousands)

 

ZAGG segment net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016, were $288,108 compared to net sales of $269,311 for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $18,797 or 7%. The increase in net sales was largely due to an increase in screen protection sales to our wireless carrier customers partially off-set by a decline in keyboard sales due to overall softness in the tablet market compared to the prior year period. Net sales for the mophie segment totaled $113,749.

 

Gross profit for the ZAGG segment increased to $115,123 for the year ended December 31, 2016 from $101,684 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in gross profit was principally due to an increase in net sales for the segment as well as an improvement in gross margin, which increased from 38% of sales in the year ended December 31, 2015 to 40% of sales in year ended December 31, 2016. The primary driver of the improved margin was the increase in screen protection sales as a percentage of total segment sales from 67% to 74% for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Gross profit for the mophie segment totaled $12,479.

 

ZAGG income from operations totaled $9,817 for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to income from operations of $25,864 for the year ended December 31 2015, a decrease of $16,047. The decrease in income from operations was due primarily to a loss recorded on the disputed mophie purchase price in the current period of $24,317, which is partially offset by increased screen protection sales, our highest margin product category. The loss from operations for the mophie segment totaled ($31,177).

 

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Warranties

 

We offer a lifetime warranty of the durability of our InvisibleShield products. If the InvisibleShield is ever scratched or damaged in the course of normal use, a customer may return the old product and we will replace it for free. The products to which the InvisibleShield is applied typically have relatively short lives, which helps to limit our exposure for warranty claims. For products that contain electronic components, the Company offers a two-year manufacturer’s warranty should the product cease to function properly during the first two years.

 

Suppliers

 

We do not directly manufacture any of our products, rather we employ various third party manufacturing partners in the United States and Asia to perform these services on our behalf. The services employed by these third parties include the selection of sub-suppliers that provide raw materials and other components used in the manufacturing process. We have endeavored to use common components and readily available raw materials in the design of our products that can be sourced from multiple sub-suppliers. However, raw film used in our InvisibleShield film and ISOD products has been produced by a single supplier for the last nine years. Our film supplier has contractually agreed to not sell the raw materials to any of our competitors.

 

Below is a high-level summary by product category of the manufacturing sources used by the Company:

 

Screen Protection – Our screen product line is comprised of sales of InvisibleShield glass products (approximately 82% of 2016 screen protection sales or 44% of net sales), InvisibleShield film products (approximately 15% of 2016 screen protection sales or 8% of net sales), and ISOD film blanks (approximately 3% of 2016 screen protection sales or 2% of net sales). InvisibleShield glass products are sourced from factories in Asia with protective glass expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components. Our InvisibleShield film and ISOD products are sourced through our third-party logistics partner, who purchases the raw film inventory from a single supplier (as discussed above).
Battery Cases and Power Management – Our battery case and power management product lines consists of power products that are designed to provide on-the-go power for tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, cameras, and virtually all other electronic mobile devices. Our power products are sourced from factories in Asia with battery expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.
Keyboards – Our keyboard product line consists of (1) device specific keyboards designed to fit individual tablets produced by original equipment manufacturers and (2) keyboards that are designed to be device agnostic and can be used on virtually any mobile device. Our keyboard products are sourced from factories in Asia with keyboard expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.
Audio – Our audio product line consists of earbuds and headphones that are designed to be compatible with virtually all electronic mobile devices. Our audio products are sourced from factories in Asia with audio expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.

 

Our product and operations teams work closely with suppliers from initial product development and throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that (1) the supplier understands and will build according to product specifications, (2) appropriate quality is maintained for the finished goods and for all sub-components, and (3) the supplier can meet our supply needs.

 

Intellectual Property Rights

 

We own utility and design patents in the U.S. and in various foreign countries which correspond to a number of our products, including patents with claims focused on certain features of ZAGG’s InvisibleShield screen protection for electronic devices. ZAGG continues to actively pursue further protection for its InvisibleShield screen protection and associated methods in the United States and in foreign countries, having filed patent applications for (i) both wet and dry application processes for securing protective films to consumer electronic devices; (ii) dry-application protective films; and (iii) on-demand production of electronic device accessories, including films. In addition, ZAGG has filed applications, and in some instances secured patents, for a variety of its battery cases, mobile power, keyboard, and protective case products. ZAGG has additional patents pending in the U.S. and internationally for a variety of current and expected products.

 

ZAGG owns thousands of InvisibleShield protective film designs for protecting a variety of consumer electronic devices. New designs are routinely added to ZAGG’s portfolio to accommodate the newest electronic devices on the market. Additionally, ZAGG is the owner of numerous trademarks for use in connection with its goods and services. ZAGG has filed formal applications for a variety of trademarks, and has further secured trademark registrations for many of its trademarks in both the U.S. and in foreign countries.

 

ZAGG has strategically developed relationships and exclusive agreements with a number of third party vendors and suppliers. ZAGG’s long-standing relationship with its raw material suppliers and its manufacturers expands the scope of potential intellectual property (“IP”) protection available to ZAGG, including development of innovative solutions for protective films. These relationships also provide ZAGG with a reasonable expectation that it will be able to supply customers with products long into the future.

 

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Our film supplier retains the patents and IP rights for products it develops on our behalf, though has contractually agreed to not sell the raw materials to any of our competitors. The IP protection held by the Company varies in effectiveness in preventing certain aspects of competition. Although the Company believes the protection of IP is an important factor in its business and that its success does depend in part on the ownership thereof, the Company views the following as our keys to past and future success (1) our distribution relationships with customers, (2) the speed we can bring a product to market and (3) our ability to effectively launch a product into market to generate the maximum number of sales before market sentiment changes. Additionally, we believe ZAGG’s success is also based upon creative product solutions, establishing the preferred brand among both retailers and consumers, and targeted global distribution.

 

Protection of IP is important to the Company and we protect IP when appropriate, however, we do not view IP in our industry as the key barrier to entry because of the rapidly changing industry that we operate in. Very often, by the time we receive patent or other IP protection on a product that would serve as a barrier to entry, the market has moved on to new technologies or products. Given this, we are very selective in what we decide to protect, measuring the cost to protect certain aspects of IP against the potential benefit.

 

Due to our close partnership with suppliers in Asia, our third party logistics partner, and the manufacturer of the raw film used in our InvisibleShield and ISOD products, our product development teams work directly with these partners in the development of products. Our key suppliers in Asia have contractually agreed that the Company will retain all patents and IP rights to products that arise through our relationship, including design changes and innovations regardless of who instigates the product development change.

 

Employees

 

We have 431 full-time and part-time employees, including our management team. 339 of our employees are located in the United States and support our domestic operations, while 92 employees are located in international locations to support our international operations. No employee is represented by a labor union, and we have never suffered an interruption of business caused by labor disputes. We believe our relationship with our employees is good.

 

Our Corporate History

 

ZAGG and its subsidiaries are innovation leaders in mobile tech accessories for smartphones and tablets. For over 10 years, ZAGG has developed creative product solutions that enhance and protect mobile devices for consumers around the world. The Company has an award-winning product portfolio that includes screen protection, power cases, power management, personal audio, mobile keyboards, cases, and social tech sold under the ZAGG, InvisibleShield, mophie, and IFROGZ brands.

 

In June 2011, ZAGG acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of IFROGZ, which further diversified the existing ZAGG product lines, particularly for audio and protective case accessories.

 

On March 3, 2016 the Company acquired mophie for gross up-front cash consideration of $100,000, subject to a preliminary working capital adjustment totaling of $23,478. During procedures to determine the final working capital adjustment, significant claims for breaches of representations and warranties that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities were also identified. When considering the (1) preliminary working capital adjustment, (2) final working capital adjustment, and (3) claims for breaches of representations and warranties that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities, the Company concluded that these adjustments totaled $49,795. The results of operations of mophie are included in the Company's results of operations beginning on March 3, 2016. Based on the manner in which the Company manages, evaluates, and internally reports its operations, the Company determined that mophie will be reported as a separate reportable segment. See Notes 4 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements for additional details on the acquisition and the Company's segments.

 

Seasonal Business

 

The Company has historically been positively impacted near the time of major device launches by Apple and Samsung, particularly when there is a change in form factor. We expect major device launches to continue to positively impact our operations during 2017 and beyond.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Because of the following factors, as well as other factors affecting the Company’s financial condition and operating results, past financial performance should not be considered to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and investors should not use historical trends to anticipate results or trends in future periods.

 

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Risks Related to our Financial Condition

 

If we are unable to maintain our line of credit facility or have a significant change in our borrowing base, we could face a deficiency in our short term cash needs that would negatively impact our business (amounts in thousands).

 

The Company entered into a Credit and Security Agreement with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”), as administrative agent, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., ZB, N.A., dba Zions First National Bank, and JPMorgan Chase, N.A. (“Credit and Security Agreement”).

 

The Credit and Security Agreement provides an $85,000 revolving credit commitment (“Revolver”). Borrowings and repayments under the Revolver may occur from time to time in the Company’s ordinary course of business through the maturity date of March 2, 2021, at which time any amounts outstanding are to be paid in full (60-month term). All borrowings under the Revolver are subject to a borrowing base limit, which is calculated from outstanding accounts receivable and inventory on hand, and is reported to the administrative agent monthly. Interest on the Revolver will accrue at the base rate (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement) plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Revolver is subject to an unused line fee calculated as 0.2% multiplied by the average unused amount of the Revolver.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides a $25,000 term loan commitment (“Term Loan”). Payments on the Term Loan are to be made in consecutive monthly installments commencing on April 1, 2016 and continuing until the Term Loan is paid in full on March 2, 2020 (48-month term). Interest on the Term Loan will accrue at the base rate plus 1.0% or at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides for letters of credit with a fronting fee of 0.125% (paid per annum) for all issued and outstanding letters of credit.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement contains a number of financial and non-financial debt covenants, and the amount available under the Revolver is limited to the borrowing base calculated on at least a monthly basis. If we are not compliant with the covenants or have a reduction in our borrowing base, our ability to access the Revolver will be limited and the outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan may be declared immediately due and payable. In such event, our short-term cash requirements may exceed available cash on hand resulting in material adverse consequences to our business. If we need to obtain additional funds as a result of the termination of the Credit and Security Agreement or the acceleration of amounts due thereunder, there can be no assurance that alternative financing can be obtained on substantially similar or acceptable terms, or at all. Our failure to promptly obtain alternate financing could limit our ability to implement our business plan and have an immediate, severe and adverse impact on our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. In the event that no alternative financing is available, we would be forced to drastically curtail operations, dispose of assets, or cease operations altogether.

 

The restrictive covenants contained in our Credit and Security Agreement may limit our activities.

 

Our obligations under the Credit and Security Agreement are secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company. Under the Credit and Security Agreement, we are subject to specified affirmative covenants customary for loans of this type. We are also subject to certain negative covenants customary for loans of this type.

 

Failure to comply with the restrictive covenants could accelerate the repayment of any debt outstanding under the Credit and Security Agreement. Additionally, as a result of these restrictive covenants, we may be at a disadvantage compared to our competitors that have greater operating and financing flexibility than we do.

 

Our level of indebtedness reduces our financial flexibility and could impede our ability to operate.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement requires us to pay a variable rate of interest, which will increase or decrease based on variations in LIBOR. Additionally, fluctuations in interest rates can significantly decrease our profits. We do not have any hedge or similar contracts that would protect us against changes in interest rates.

 

The amount of our indebtedness could have important consequences for us, including the following:

 

requiring us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to make payments on our debt, thereby reducing funds available for operations, future growth opportunities and other purposes;
limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;
making it more difficult for us to satisfy our debt obligations, as any failure to comply with such obligations, including financial and other restrictive covenants, could result in an event of default under the Credit and Security Agreement, which could lead to, among other things, an acceleration of our indebtedness or foreclosure of the collateral, which could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition;
limiting our ability to borrow additional funds, or to sell assets to raise funds, if needed, for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other purposes; and
increasing our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions, including changes in interest rates.

 

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We may not generate sufficient cash flows from operations to service and repay our debt and related obligations and have sufficient remaining funds to achieve or sustain profitability in our operations, meet our working capital and capital expenditure needs or compete successfully in our industry, which would have a material adverse effect on our operations.

 

Risks Related to our Company and Business

 

Because sales of consumer electronic accessories are dependent on new products, product development and consumer acceptance, we could experience sharp decreases in our sales and profit margin if we are unable to continually introduce new products and achieve consumer acceptance.

 

The consumer and mobile electronics accessory industries are subject to constant and rapidly changing consumer preferences based on performance features and industry trends. We generate all of our sales from our consumer and mobile electronics accessories business. We cannot assure you that we will be able to grow the revenues of our business or maintain profitability. Our consumer accessories business depends, to a large extent, on the introduction and availability of innovative products and technologies. We believe that our future success depends in large part upon our ability to enhance our existing products and to develop, introduce, and market new products and improvements to our existing products.

 

However, if we are not able to continually innovate and introduce new products that achieve consumer acceptance, our sales and profit margins may decline. Our revenues and profitability will depend on our ability to maintain existing and generate additional customers and develop new products. A reduction in demand for our existing products would have a material adverse effect on our business. The sustainability of current levels of our business and the future growth of such revenues, if any, depends on, among other factors:

 

the overall performance of the economy and discretionary consumer spending,
competition within key markets,
continued customer acceptance of our products,
customer acceptance of newly developed products, and
the demand for other products and services.

 

We cannot provide assurance that we will maintain or increase our current level of revenues or profits in future periods.

 

While we are pursuing and will continue to pursue product development opportunities, there can be no assurance that such products will come to fruition or become successful. Furthermore, while a number of those products are being tested, we cannot provide any definite date by which they will be commercially available or financially viable. We may experience operational problems with such products after commercial introduction that could delay or defeat the ability of such products to generate revenue or operating profits. Future operational problems could increase our costs, delay our plans or adversely affect our reputation or our sales of other products which, in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our success and our ability to satisfy our obligations. We cannot predict which of the many possible future products will meet evolving industry standards and consumer demands. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to adapt to such technological changes, offer such products on a timely basis or establish or maintain a competitive position.

 

Because we face intense competition, including competition from companies with significantly greater resources than ours, if we are unable to compete effectively with these companies, our market share may decline and our business could be harmed.

 

Our market is highly competitive with numerous competitors. Some of our competitors may have substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, and other resources than we possess, which may afford them competitive advantages over us. As a result, our competitors may introduce products that have advantages over our products in terms of features, functionality, ease of use, and revenue producing potential. They may also have more fully developed sales channels for consumer sales including large retail seller arrangements and international distribution capabilities. In addition, new companies may enter the markets in which we compete, further increasing competition in the consumer electronics accessories industry. Increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced profit margins, loss of market share and an inability to generate cash flows that are sufficient to maintain or expand our development and marketing of new products, which would adversely impact our financial performance.

 

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Because we are dependent on third party sources to acquire sufficient quantities of raw materials to produce our products, any interruption in those relationships could harm our results of operations and our revenues.

 

The Company does not manufacture any of our products, rather employs various third party manufacturing partners to perform these services on our behalf. The services employed by these third parties include the selection of sub-suppliers that provide raw materials and other components used in the manufacturing process. Our manufacturing partners acquire substantially all of the raw materials that we use in our products from a variety of suppliers. We can give no assurance that:

 

our supplier relationships will continue as presently in effect,
our suppliers will not become competitors,
our suppliers will be able to obtain the components necessary to produce high-quality, technologically-advanced products for us,
we will be able to obtain adequate alternatives to our supply sources should they be interrupted,
if obtained, alternatively sourced products of satisfactory quality would be delivered on a timely basis, competitively priced, comparably featured or acceptable to our customers, and
our suppliers will have sufficient financial resources to fulfill their obligations.

 

Our inability to procure sufficient quality and quantities of products that are in demand could reduce our profitability and have a negative effect on our relationships with our customers. If any of our supplier relationships are terminated or interrupted, we could experience an immediate or long-term supply shortage, which would have a negative effect on our business.

 

Because we do not own all the technology incorporated in the InvisibleShield film products, the impact of technological advancements may cause profit margin erosion and adversely impact our profitability and inventory value.

 

Although protection of IP is important to the Company and we protect IP when appropriate, we do not view IP in our industry as an effective barrier to entry because of the rapidly changing industry that we operate in. Very often, by the time we receive patent or other IP protection on a product that would serve as a barrier to entry, the market has moved on to new technologies or products. Given this, we are very selective in what we decide to protect, measuring the cost to protect certain aspects of IP against the potential benefit.

 

Due to our close partnership with suppliers in Asia, our third-party logistics partner, and the manufacturer of the raw film used in our InvisibleShield and ISOD products, our product development teams work directly with these partners in the development of products. Our key suppliers in Asia have contractually agreed that the Company will retain all patents and IP rights to products that arise through our relationship, including design changes and innovations regardless of who instigates the product development change. Our film supplier retains the patents and IP rights for products it develops on our behalf, though has contractually agreed to not sell the raw materials to any of our competitors. As we do not own the IP for raw materials, including the InvisibleShield film and glass products, we cannot provide assurance that we will be able to source technologically advanced products in the future in order to remain competitive. Furthermore, the introduction or expected introduction of new products or technologies may depress sales of existing products and technologies. This may result in declining profit margins and inventory obsolescence. Because we maintain a substantial investment in product inventory, declining prices and inventory obsolescence could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.

 

Although we do not own the patent for the film raw materials, which is held by our exclusive supplier, this supplier has contractually agreed to not sell the raw materials to any of our competitors. We believe that our relationship with the manufacturer of the raw material is on excellent terms and anticipate no interruption in our ability to acquire adequate supplies of raw materials and produce products. The Company has not entered into any material agreements to license technology included in our other products.

 

Our estimates of excess and obsolete inventory may prove to be inaccurate, in which case the net realizable value for excess and obsolete inventory may be understated or overstated. Although we make every effort to ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments could have a significant impact on the value of our inventory and operating results.

 

There can be no guarantee that we will be able to expand into additional complementary product categories or to continue to configure our products to match new products or devices.

 

Although we anticipate expanding into additional complementary product categories to provide support to our strategy to provide creative product solutions to mobile device users, there can be no guarantee that we will be successful in innovating and expanding into additional product categories. Numerous factors, including market acceptance, finding and retaining contract partners that are acceptable to ZAGG, and general market and economic conditions, could prevent us from participating in these complementary product categories, which could limit our ability to implement our business strategy.

 

Similarly, although we intend to continue to configure the screen protection, keyboards, audio, battery cases, power management, cases, and other product categories for new products and devices, there can be no guarantee that we will be able to either match the demand for our products as new devices and products are introduced, or that purchasers of such devices and products will want to purchase our products for use in connection with them. Any limitation in our ability to match demand or gain market acceptance of our products in connection with new devices and products could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

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Breaches of our information technology systems may materially damage business partner and customer relationships, curtail or otherwise adversely impact access to online stores, or subject the Company to significant reputational, financial, legal and operational consequences.

 

Our business requires that the Company use and store customer, employee and business partner personally identifiable information (“PII”), which may include, among other information, names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, contact preferences, tax identification numbers, and payment account information. The Company requires user names and passwords in order to access its information technology systems. The Company also uses encryption and authentication technologies designed to secure the transmission and storage of data and prevent access to Company data or accounts. As with all companies, these security measures are subject to third-party security breaches, employee error, malfeasance, faulty password management, or other irregularities. For example, third parties may attempt to fraudulently induce employees or customers into disclosing user names, passwords or other sensitive information, which may in turn be used to access our information technology systems. To help protect customers and the Company, the Company monitors accounts and systems for unusual activity and may freeze accounts under suspicious circumstances, which may result in the delay or loss of customer orders.

 

The Company devotes significant resources to network security, data encryption and other security measures to protect its systems and data, but these security measures cannot provide absolute security. To the extent the Company was to experience a breach of its systems and was unable to protect sensitive data, such a breach could materially damage business partner and customer relationships, and curtail or otherwise adversely impact access to online stores and services. Moreover, if a computer security breach affects the Company’s systems or results in the unauthorized release of PII, the Company’s reputation and brand could be materially damaged, use of the Company’s products and services could decrease, and the Company could be exposed to a risk of loss or litigation and possible liability. While the Company maintains insurance coverage that, subject to policy terms and conditions and subject to a significant self-insured retention, is designed to address certain aspects of cyber risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses or all types of claims that may arise in the continually evolving area of cyber risk.

 

If we fail to maintain proper inventory levels, our business could be harmed.

 

We produce our key products prior to the time we receive customers’ purchase orders. We do this to minimize purchasing costs, the time necessary to fill customer orders, and the risk of non-delivery. However, we may be unable to sell the products we have produced in advance. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Conversely, if we underestimate demand for our products or if we fail to produce the quality products that we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory shortages. Inventory shortages might delay shipments to customers, negatively impact distributor relationships, and diminish brand loyalty.

 

Mobile electronic devices typically have relatively short life cycles. We may be left with obsolete inventory if we do not accurately project the life cycle of different mobile electronic devices. The charges associated with reserving slow-moving or obsolete inventory as a result of not accurately estimating the useful life of mobile electronics could negatively impact the value of our inventory, and operating results.

 

As we continue to grow our business into new markets, including internationally, it may put pressure on our gross profit margins.

 

The Company looks to continue its expansion into new markets, including internationally. As the Company expands into new international markets through distributors, new indirect customers, and existing relationships with current indirect customers, it is possible that this expansion will adversely impact our consolidated gross profit margins. Accordingly, there is no assurance that we will continue to recognize similar gross profit margins in the future to those currently being realized.

 

As we continue to grow our business, entrance into new and complimentary product categories may put pressure on our gross profit margins.

 

We anticipate expanding into additional complementary product categories or in expanding our footprint in current product categories to support our strategies to provide creative product solutions to mobile device users and to diversify our product portfolio. However, there can be no guarantee that this expansion will occur at or above the gross profit margins we have historically realized. Accordingly, there is no assurance that we will continue to recognize similar gross profit margins in the future to those currently being realized.

 

Because we are dependent for our success on key executive officers, our inability to retain these officers would impede our business plan and growth strategies, which would have a negative impact on our business and the value of your investment.

 

Our success depends on the skills, experience and performance of key members of our management team including Randy Hales, our President and CEO; Bradley J. Holiday, our CFO; Marshall Clark, our VP of Operations; Brian Stech, our President of ZAGG; and Chris Ahern, our President of mophie and International. Although we have employment agreements with these individuals, were we to lose one or more of these key executive officers, we would be forced to expend significant time and money in the pursuit of a replacement, which would result in both a delay in the implementation of our business plan and the diversion of working capital. We can provide no assurance that we could find satisfactory replacements for these key executive officers at all, or on terms that would not be unduly expensive or burdensome to the Company. Although we routinely issue cash and equity-based compensation to attract and retain employees, such incentives may not be sufficient to attract and retain key personnel.

 

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A small number of our customers account for a significant amount of our net sales, and the loss of, or reduced purchases from, these or other customers could have an adverse effect on our operating results.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, or 2014, Superior Communications, Inc. (“Superior”), Best Buy Co., Inc. (“Best Buy”), and GENCO Distribution Systems, Inc. (“GENCO”) were our largest customers which accounted for over 10% of sales as follows:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Superior   27%   17%   6%
Best Buy   11%   20%   30%
GENCO   11%   11%   11%

 

During 2016 and 2015 no other customers accounted for greater than 10% of net sales and in 2014, one other customer accounted for greater than 10% of net sales. Other than Superior, Best Buy and GENCO, those customers with over 10% of net sales in a given year tend to change from year-to-year.

 

Although we have contracts in place governing our relationships with customers, the contracts are not long-term and all of our retailers generally purchase from us on a purchase order basis. As a result, these retailers generally may, with little or no notice or penalty, cease ordering and selling our products, or materially reduce their orders. If any of these retailers cease selling our products, slow their rate of purchase of our products, or decrease the number of products they purchase, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

If the Company loses one or more of its significant customers, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

We may be adversely affected by the financial condition of our retailers and distributors.

 

Some of our retailers and distributors have experienced financial difficulties in the past. A retailer or distributor experiencing such difficulties will generally not purchase and sell as many of our products as it would under normal circumstances and may cancel orders. In addition, a retailer or distributor experiencing financial difficulties generally increases our exposure to uncollectible receivables. We extend credit to our retailers and distributors based on our assessment of their financial condition, without requiring collateral. While such credit losses have historically been within our estimated reserves for allowances for bad debts, we cannot assure that this will continue to be the case. Financial difficulties on the part of our retailers or distributors could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the balance of accounts receivable from three separate customers has exceeded 10%:

 

   2016   2015 
Superior   32%   31%
Best Buy   22%   29%
GENCO   10%   5%

 

No other customer account balances were more than 10% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 or 2015.

 

If we fail to attract, train and retain sufficient numbers of our qualified personnel, our prospects, business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

 

Our success depends to a significant degree upon our ability to attract, retain and motivate skilled and qualified personnel. Failure to attract and retain necessary technical personnel, sales and marketing personnel, and skilled management could adversely affect our business. If we fail to attract, train, and retain sufficient numbers of these highly qualified people, our prospects, business, financial condition, and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected.

 

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If our products contain defects, our reputation could be harmed and our results of operations adversely affected.

 

Some of our products may contain undetected defects due to imperfections in the underlying base materials used in production or manufacturing defects. The occurrence of defects or malfunctions could result in financial losses for our customers and in turn increase warranty claims from our customers and diversion of our resources. Any of these occurrences could also result in the loss of or delay in market acceptance of our products and loss of sales.

 

Because we experience seasonal and quarterly fluctuations in demand for our products, no one quarter is indicative of our results of operations for the entire fiscal year.

 

Our quarterly results may fluctuate quarter to quarter as a result of market acceptance of our products, the sales mix, changes in pricing, the timing of inventory write downs, changes in the cost of materials, the use of airfreight to transport products, the incurrence of other operating costs and factors beyond our control, such as general economic conditions and actions of competitors. We are also affected by seasonal buying cycles of consumers, such as the holiday season, and the introduction of popular consumer electronics, such as a new introduction of products from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, HTC, Blackberry, and others. Accordingly, the results of operations in any quarter will not necessarily be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year or any future quarter.

 

Because we have limited protection on the intellectual property underlying our products, we may not be able to protect our products from the infringement of others or may be prevented from marketing our products.

 

We do not own proprietary rights with respect to the film we use in our InvisibleShield products. However, we have protected key proprietary design and utility elements of other products through patents. In addition, we own and keep confidential the design configurations of the film and the product cut designs which are our copyrights. We seek to protect our IP rights through confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and partners, and domestic and foreign patent prosecution and similar means. However, no assurance can be given that such measures will be sufficient to protect our IP rights or that the IP rights that we have are sufficient to protect other persons from creating and marketing substantially similar products. If we cannot protect our rights, we may lose our competitive advantage. Moreover, if it is determined that our products infringe on the IP rights of third parties, we may be prevented from marketing our products.

 

Claims relating to the infringement of third-party proprietary rights, even if not meritorious, could result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources, or require us to either enter into royalty or license agreements which are not advantageous to us or pay material amounts of damages. In addition, parties making these claims may be able to obtain an injunction, which could prevent us from selling our products.

 

Uncertainty in the economy can affect consumer spending patterns, which could adversely affect our business.

 

Consumer spending patterns, especially discretionary spending for products such as mobile, consumer and accessory electronics, are affected by, among other things, prevailing economic conditions, energy costs, raw material costs, wage rates, inflation, interest rates, consumer debt, consumer confidence, and consumer perception of economic conditions. A general slowdown in the U.S. and certain international economies, or an uncertain economic outlook or market volatility could have a material adverse effect on our sales and operating results.

 

The disruptions in the national and international economies due to market volatility and uncertainty could depress consumer confidence and spending. If such conditions persist, consumer spending will likely decline further and this would have an adverse effect on our business and our results of operations.

 

If we are unable to effectively manage our growth, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

 

We intend to grow our business through strategic acquisitions and organically by expanding our sales and product development organizations. Any growth in or expansion of our business is likely to place a strain on our management and administrative resources, infrastructure, and information systems. As with other growing businesses, we expect that we will need to refine and expand our business development capabilities, our systems and processes, and our access to financing sources. We also will need to hire, train, supervise, and manage new employees. These processes are time consuming and expensive, will increase management responsibilities and will divert management attention. We provide no assurance that we will be able to:

 

expand our systems effectively or efficiently or in a timely manner;
allocate our human resources optimally;
meet our capital needs;
identify and hire qualified employees or retain valued employees; or
incorporate effectively the components of any business or product line that we may acquire in our effort to achieve growth.

 

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If we are unable to effectively integrate the mophie acquisition, our operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.

 

We intend to integrate mophie into the Company to align business processes, financial performance, and operational efficiencies with ZAGG. This is likely to place a strain on our management and administrative resources, infrastructure, and information systems. We expect that we will need to adequately evaluate the mophie business and effectively implement strategic plans to realize value from the acquisition. We also will need to hire, train, supervise, and manage new employees in addition to identifying and hiring outside consultants. These processes are time consuming and expensive, will increase management responsibilities and will divert management attention. Similar to other forms of growth, we provide no assurance that we will be able to:

 

expand our systems effectively or efficiently or in a timely manner;
allocate our human resources optimally;
meet our capital needs;
identify and hire qualified employees or retain valued employees; or
incorporate effectively the components of any acquired business or product line that we may acquire in our effort to achieve growth.

 

If our competitors misappropriate our proprietary know-how and trade secrets, it could have a material adverse effect on our business.

 

We depend heavily on the expertise of our product development team. If any of our competitors copy or otherwise gains access to similar products independently, we might not be able to compete as effectively. The measures we take to protect our designs may not be adequate to prevent their unauthorized use. Further, the laws of foreign countries may provide inadequate protection of such IP rights. We have brought and in the future may need to bring legal claims to enforce or protect such IP rights. Any litigation, whether successful or unsuccessful, could result in substantial costs and diversions of resources.

 

If any of our facilities were to experience catastrophic loss, our operations would be seriously harmed.

 

Our facilities could be subject to a catastrophic loss from fire, flood, earthquake, or terrorist activity. Our activities, including sales and marketing, customer service, finance, and other critical business operations are in two primary locations. Our manufacturing and logistics activities are conducted at other facilities separate from our corporate headquarters. Any catastrophic loss at these facilities could disrupt our operations, delay production and revenue, and result in large expenses to repair or replace the facility. While we have obtained insurance to cover most potential losses, we cannot provide assurance that our existing insurance coverage will be adequate against all other possible losses.

 

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results, and current and potential stockholders may lose confidence in our financial reporting.

 

We are required to establish and maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting that provides reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”). We are likewise required, on an annual basis, to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal controls and to disclose on a quarterly basis any material changes in those internal controls.

 

Any failure to maintain and continue to improve our internal controls could adversely impact our ability to report our financial results on a timely and accurate basis. If our financial statements are not accurate, investors may not have a complete understanding of our operations or may lose confidence in our reported financial information. Likewise, if our financial statements are not filed on a timely basis as required by the SEC and The Nasdaq Global Market, we could face severe consequences from those authorities. In either case, it could result in a material adverse effect on our business or have a negative effect on the trading price of our common stock.

 

We have identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting, and our business and stock price may be adversely affected if we do not adequately address the weakness or if we have other material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting.

 

Our risk assessment process was ineffective because we failed to consider changes in the business operations and their impact on financial reporting and internal controls; specifically, we failed to consider the impact of changes in volume and amount of drop-shipment sales transactions from China directly to customers. As a consequence, the Company did not design effective process level control activities over the accuracy of sales involving these direct shipments from China, and the accuracy of in-transit inventory. A material weakness is a control deficiency, or combination of control deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the registrant's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The existence of these material weaknesses could result in errors in our financial statements. Additionally, if we cannot produce reliable financial reports, investors could lose confidence in our reported financial information, the market price of our stock could decline significantly, we may be unable to obtain additional financing to operate and expand our business, and our business and financial condition could be harmed.

 

Because we distribute products internationally, economic, political and other risks associated with our international sales and operations could adversely affect our operating results.

 

Because we sell our products worldwide, our business is subject to risks associated with doing business internationally. Our sales to customers outside the United States accounted for approximately 12% of our net sales in fiscal 2016. Accordingly, our future results could be harmed by a variety of factors, including:

 

changes in foreign currency exchange rates;
exchange controls;

 

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changes in regulatory requirements;
changes in a specific country's or region's political or economic conditions;
tariffs, other trade protection measures and import or export licensing requirements;
potentially negative consequences from changes in tax laws or application of such tax laws;
difficulty in staffing and managing widespread operations;
changing labor regulations;
requirements relating to withholding taxes on remittances and other payments by subsidiaries;
different regimes controlling the protection of our IP;
restrictions on our ability to own or operate subsidiaries, make investments or acquire new businesses in these jurisdictions; and
restrictions on our ability to repatriate dividends from our subsidiaries.

 

Our international operations are affected by global economic and political conditions, only some of which are described above. Changes in economic or political conditions in any of the countries in which we operate could result in exchange rate movement, new currency or exchange controls or other restrictions being imposed on our operations. We cannot provide assurance that such changes will not have an adverse effect on our foreign operations and our financial results.

 

There can be no guarantee that additional amounts spent on marketing or advertising will result in additional sales or revenue to the Company.

 

In 2017, management intends to expand our advertising with more interactive displays within retailers, continue our marketing efforts relating to existing products and potential new product introductions and increase our social media marketing campaigns. However, there can be no guarantee that such increased advertising or marketing efforts and strategies will result in increased sales.

 

If the Company does not effectively manage its global supply chain management functions with RR Donnelley, or RR Donnelley does not adequately perform the supply chain management services it has been engaged to provide, inventory receipts may be delayed, order fulfillment could be disrupted, supply chain expenses may increase, and customer relationships may be harmed, resulting in a disruption to the Company’s operations and decreased profitability.

 

During 2014, the Company transitioned to RR Donnelley as the Company’s global supply chain provider. RR Donnelley has been engaged to perform warehousing, inventory receipt, order fulfillment, and shipping services for the Company. If the Company does not effectively manage its global supply chain management functions with RR Donnelley, or RR Donnelley does not adequately perform the services it has been engaged to provide, inventory receipts may be delayed, order fulfillment could be disrupted, supply chain expenses may increase, and customer relationships may be harmed, resulting in a disruption to the Company’s operations and decreased profitability.

 

Risks Related to the Company’s Securities

 

Because the price of our common stock has been, and may continue to be, volatile, our shareholders may not be able to sell shares of our common stock at or above the price paid for such shares.

 

The price for shares of our common stock has exhibited high levels of volatility with significant volume and price fluctuations, which may make our common stock unsuitable for some investors. For example, for the two years ended December 31, 2016, the closing price of our common stock ranged from a high of $12.74 to a low of $4.71 per share. At times, the fluctuations in the price of our common stock may be unrelated to our operating performance. The price of our common stock may also be influenced by:

 

fluctuations in our results of operations or the operations of our competitors or customers;
the aggregate amount of our outstanding debt and perceptions about our ability to make debt service payments;
failure of our results of operations and sales revenues to meet the expectations of stock market analysts and investors;
perceived reductions in demand or expectations regarding future demand by our customers;
changes in stock market analyst recommendations regarding us, our competitors or our customers;
the timing and announcements of product innovations, new products or financial results by us or our competitors;
the performance of mophie post acquisition;
changes in ZAGG directors or executives;
increases in the number of shares of our common stock outstanding; and
changes in our industry.

 

Further, although the Company believes the acquisition of mophie will be accretive to shareholder value, the acquisition may adversely affect the stock price of the Company.

 

Based on the above, our stock price may continue to experience volatility. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that our investors will be able to resell our common stock at or above the price at which they purchased it.

 

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Because we may, at some time in the future, issue additional securities, shareholders are subject to dilution of their ownership.

 

Although we have no immediate plans to raise additional capital, we may at some time in the future do so. Any such issuance would likely dilute shareholders’ ownership interest in our company and may have an adverse impact on the price of our common stock. In addition, from time to time we may issue shares of common stock in connection with equity financing activities or as incentives to our employees and business partners. We may expand the number of shares available under stock incentive and option plans, or create new plans. All issuances of common stock would be dilutive to an existing investor’s holdings in the Company. If an investor’s holdings are diluted, the overall value of the shares may be diminished and the ability to influence shareholder voting will also be harmed.

 

Because we do not expect to pay dividends for the foreseeable future, investors seeking cash dividends will not purchase our common stock.

 

We currently intend to retain any future earnings to support the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our payment of any future dividends will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors, including but not limited to our financial condition, operating results, cash needs, growth plans and the terms of any credit agreements that we may be a party to at the time. In addition, our ability to pay dividends on our common stock may be limited by state law. Accordingly, investors must rely on sales of their common stock after price appreciation, which may not occur in the future, as the only way to realize their investment.

 

We may not be able to successfully integrate businesses we have acquired or which we may acquire in the future, and we may not be able to realize anticipated cost savings, revenue enhancements, or other synergies from such acquisitions.

 

Our ability to successfully implement our business plan and achieve targeted financial results and other benefits including, among other things, greater market presence and development, and enhancements to our product portfolio and customer base, is dependent on our ability to successfully integrate mophie, which we acquired in the first quarter of 2016, and other businesses we may acquire in the future. We may not realize these benefits, as rapidly as, or to the extent, anticipated by our management. There can be no assurance that we will be able to successfully integrate mophie or any other acquired businesses, products or technologies without substantial expenses, delays or other operational or financial problems. Acquisitions involve a number of risks, some or all which could have a material adverse effect on our acquired businesses, products or technologies. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that mophie or any other acquired business, product, or technology will be profitable or achieve anticipated revenues and income. Our failure to manage our acquisition strategy successfully could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. The process of integrating an acquired business involves risks, including but not limited to:

 

demands on management related to the significant increase in the size of our business;
diversion of management's attention from the management of daily operations;
difficulties in the assimilation of different corporate cultures and business practices;
difficulties in conforming the acquired company's accounting policies to ours;
retaining the loyalty and business of the customers of acquired businesses;
retaining employees that may be vital to the integration of acquired businesses or to the future prospects of the combined businesses;
difficulties and unanticipated expenses related to the integration of departments, information technology systems, including accounting systems, technologies, books and records, and procedures, and maintaining uniform standards, such as internal accounting controls, procedures, and policies;
costs and expenses associated with any undisclosed or potential liabilities;
the use of more cash or other financial resources on integration and implementation activities than we expect; and
our ability to avoid labor disruptions in connection with any integration, particularly in connection with any headcount reduction.

 

Failure to successfully integrate mophie or other acquired businesses in the future may result in reduced levels of anticipated revenue, earnings, or operating efficiency than might have been achieved if we had not acquired such businesses.

 

In addition, any future acquisitions could result in the incurrence of additional debt and related interest expense, contingent liabilities, and amortization expenses related to intangible assets, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, operating results, and cash flow.

 

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Techniques employed by short sellers may drive down the market price of the Company’s common stock.

 

Short selling is the practice of selling securities that the seller does not own, but rather has borrowed from a third party with the intention of buying identical securities back at a later date to return to the lender. The short seller hopes to profit from a decline in the value of the securities between the sale of the borrowed securities and the purchase of the replacement shares, as the short seller expects to pay less in that purchase than it received in the sale. As it is in the short seller’s best interests for the price of the stock to decline, many short sellers publish, or arrange for the publication of, negative opinions regarding the relevant issuer and its business prospects in order to create negative market momentum and generate profits for themselves after selling a stock short. These short attacks have, in the past, led to selling of shares in the market.

 

In the past several years, our securities have been the subject of short selling. Reports and information have been published about ZAGG which the Company believes are mischaracterized or incorrect, and which have occasionally been followed by a decline in our stock price.

 

It is not clear what additional effects the negative publicity will have on the Company, if any, other than potentially affecting the market price of our common stock. If the Company continues to be the subject of unfavorable allegations, the Company may have to expend a significant amount of resources to investigate such allegations and/or defend itself. While the Company would strongly defend against any such short seller attacks, the Company may be constrained in the manner in which it can proceed against the relevant short seller by principles of freedom of speech, applicable state law, or issues of commercial confidentiality. Such a situation could be costly and time-consuming, and could distract the Company’s management from growing the Company. Additionally, such allegations against the Company could negatively impact its business operations and stockholders equity, and the value of any investment in the Company’s stock could be reduced.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

 

None.

 

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

 

Real Property (dollar amounts in thousands)

 

Our principal executive offices and facilities are currently located at 910 West Legacy Center Way, Suite 500, Midvale, Utah 84047. The lease agreement expires July 1, 2023, excluding two five year extensions at our option. Rent at this location is recorded on a straight-line lease rate of $81 per month. In addition, we lease storefront and kiosk space at mall locations in Utah, office space in California and Michigan, and office space in Ireland, Netherlands, and China for our international operations. We also own warehouse space in Michigan and foreclosed on certain real property located in Utah securing a note receivable (see Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements).

 

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Certain of the legal proceedings in which we are involved are discussed in Note 13, "Commitments and Contingencies," to our Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, and are hereby incorporated by reference.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES (dollar and share amounts in thousands, excluding average price per share)

 

During the third quarter of 2015, our board of directors approved a stock repurchase program, under which the Company is authorized to make repurchases of $20,000 in the aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock. The repurchases were to be made through the use of a 10b5-1 Plan, which was put in place during the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company purchased 152 shares of ZAGG Inc common stock for total consideration of $951, which included commissions and processing fees totaling $6. As of December 31, 2016, a total of $19,055 remained authorized under the stock repurchase program.

 

Period 

(a)

Total Number of Shares Purchased

  

(b)

Average Price Paid per Share

  

(c)

Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs

  

(d)

Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs

 
October 1 – October 31, 2016   152   $6.23    152     
November 1 – November 30, 2016      $         
December 1 – December 31, 2016      $         
Total   152   $6.23    152      

 

Market Information

 

Our common stock is currently quoted on The NASDAQ Global Market of The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol ZAGG. The following table sets forth, for each full quarterly period within the two most recent fiscal years, the high and low sales prices (in dollars per share) of our common stock as reported or quoted on The NASDAQ Capital Market.

 

2016 Quarter Ended  High   Low 
March 31, 2016  $10.83   $8.29 
June 30, 2016  $9.23   $4.71 
September 30, 2016  $8.10   $4.89 
December 31, 2016  $8.22   $5.15 

 

2015 Quarter Ended  High   Low 
March 31, 2015  $9.87   $5.95 
June 30, 2015  $10.29   $7.60 
September 30, 2015  $8.60   $6.02 
December 31, 2015  $12.74   $6.58 

 

Holders of Common stock

 

At January 31, 2017, there were approximately 32 registered holders or persons otherwise entitled to hold our common shares pursuant to a shareholders’ list provided by our transfer agent, Empire Stock Transfer. The number of registered shareholders excludes any estimate by us of the number of beneficial owners of common shares held in street name.

 

Dividends

 

There are no restrictions in our articles of incorporation or bylaws that restrict us from declaring dividends. The Delaware General Corporation Law and applicable case law, however, does prohibit us from declaring dividends where, after giving effect to the distribution of the dividend:

 

we would not be able to pay our debts as they become due in the usual course of business;

we would be engaged in a business for which our remaining assets would be unreasonably small in relation to the business; or

our net assets would be less than the amount determined to be our capital.

 

We have not declared or paid cash dividends on our common stock since our inception, and our Board of Directors currently intends to retain all earnings for use in the business for the foreseeable future. Any future payment of dividends to holders of common stock will depend upon our results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

 

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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (share amounts in thousands)

 

Plan Category

 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options and vesting of restricted stock

  

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options

   Number of securities remaining available for future issuances under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in first column) 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders   766   $7.89    9,238 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders            
Total   766   $7.89    9,238 

 

In 2007, the Company’s board of directors adopted and in 2008 the Company’s shareholders approved the ZAGG Incorporated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). The 2007 Plan was amended to increase the number of shares issuable under the 2007 Plan to 10,000. As of December 31, 2016, there were 6,239 shares available for grant under the 2007 Plan. However, upon adoption of the 2013 Plan in January 2013, the Company ceased to grant awards pursuant to the 2007 Plan. All subsequent awards were and all future awards will be granted under the 2013 Plan. All awards that are outstanding under the 2007 Plan will continue to vest, be exercisable, and expire according to their respective terms.

 

In January 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted and in June 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved the ZAGG Inc 2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2013 Plan”), a new equity incentive plan intended to replace the 2007 Plan. The 2013 Plan is an “omnibus plan” under which stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance share awards, restricted stock, and restricted stock units can be awarded.  The 2013 Plan’s initial share reservation is 5,000 shares. The term of the plan is for 10 years from the date of its adoption. As of December 31, 2016, there were approximately 2,999 shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan.

 

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities (amounts in thousands)

 

We did not issue any unregistered securities during the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2015, we issued the following unregistered securities:

 

We issued 45 shares of common stock upon the exercise of warrants to purchase 307 shares. We received proceeds of $38 related to the exercise of the warrants as the exercise was executed through a net share settlement.

 

We issued 21 unregistered shares of common stock as consideration for the purchase of a patent.

 

In each of the transactions listed above, the securities were issued pursuant to Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the “Securities Act”) and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. None of the transactions involved a public offering.

 

Stock Performance Graph

 

The graph below compares the cumulative 5-Year total return provided shareholders on the Company's common stock relative to the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index, Russell Microcap and a customized peer group of ten companies, whose individual companies are listed in footnote 1 below. An investment of $100 (with reinvestment of all dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock, in each index and in each of the peer groups on December 31, 2011 and its relative performance is tracked through December 31, 2016.

 

1)The ten companies included in the Company's customized peer group (the “Peer Group” in the chart below) are: Callaway Golf Co, Columbia Sportswear Co, Deckers Outdoor Corp, Fossil Group Inc., Garmin Ltd, Harman International Industries Inc., Logitech International Sa, Plantronics Inc., Sodastream International Ltd and Vuzix Corp.

 

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    12/11    12/12    12/13    12/14    12/15    12/16 
                               
ZAGG, Inc.   100.00    104.10    61.53    96.04    154.74    100.42 
Russell 2000   100.00    116.35    161.52    169.43    161.95    196.45 
Russell Microcap   100.00    122.81    173.37    178.83    167.30    218.47 
2015 Peer Group   100.00    105.18    148.70    163.13    125.23    159.40 

 

In 2016, the Company determined to change the comparison peer group from a self-selected group based on market capitalization to the Russell Microcap index. We believe a change to the Russell Microcap index will provide a better comparison to the Company because it is a broader base of companies with similar market cap rather than ten selected in the peer group. Furthermore, the companies we would consider peers within the industry are not public companies and would therefore not have information available to calculate a comparative five-year return.

 

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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

The selected historical financial data presented below are derived from our consolidated financial statements. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Report.

 

   Year ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014   2013   2012 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:                    
Net sales  $401,857   $269,311   $261,585   $219,356   $264,425 
Income (loss) from operations   (21,360)   25,864    16,983    10,946    33,491 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders   (15,587)   15,587    10,461    4,790    14,505 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to stockholders:                         
Basic  $(0.56)  $0.54   $0.35   $0.16   $0.48 
Diluted   (0.56)   0.54    0.34    0.15    0.46 
Weighted average shares:                         
Basic   28,006    28,773    30,247    30,900    30,339 
Diluted   28,006    29,089    30,610    31,459    31,656 
                          
BALANCE SHEET DATA:                         
Total assets  $310,729   $179,541   $201,279   $175,470   $206,085 
Current assets   197,486    131,701    147,023    116,481    131,185 
Current liabilities   183,844    49,024    74,206    33,096    41,816 
Total equity   117,262    130,517    127,073    124,831    124,096 

 

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, and competition. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.

 

Overview

 

At ZAGG, our focus is to (1) provide creative product solutions, (2) execute targeted global distribution, (3) achieve operational excellence and (4) be the preferred brand for our customers. We focus our corporate, team, and individual goals to accomplish this overall corporate strategy.

 

We believe that hand-held devices and gadgets can be best enjoyed with the right mix of (1) protection from scratches and damage and (2) accessories that enhance the consumers’ electronic and mobile device experience. We believe that our full product offering, which includes screen protection, keyboard, audio accessories, mobile power solutions, and protective cases, provides consumers with unparalleled device protection and enhanced enjoyment of their mobile electronic device.

 

We plan to continue to expand our product offerings, including into new product categories, and enter new domestic and global markets that we believe will be consistent with our overall corporate strategy. Our products are available through our websites at www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com, and through our retail distribution channels, which include major retailers like Apple Inc., Best Buy Co Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., AT&T Inc., Sprint Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile International AG, Target Corporation, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., Ingram Micro, Inc., and The Carphone Warehouse; independent electronics resellers; college bookstores; independent Apple stores; mall kiosks; and other online retailers.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Significant items subject to such estimates include inventory realizability, sales returns and warranty liability, and income taxes.

 

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, if different estimates reasonably may have been used, or if changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur may materially impact the financial statements. Management believes the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

 

Inventories

 

In assessing the realization of inventories, we are required to make judgments as to future demand requirements and to compare these with current inventory levels. When the market value of inventory is less than the carrying value, the inventory cost is written down to the estimated net realizable value thereby establishing a new cost basis. Our inventory requirements may change based on our projected customer demand, market conditions, technological and product life cycle changes, longer or shorter than expected usage periods, and other factors that could affect the valuation of our inventories.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company records revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product delivery has occurred or risk of loss has transferred to the customer, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company’s revenue is derived from sales of our products through our indirect channel, including retailers and distributors; through our direct channel, including www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com and our corporate-owned and third-party-owned mall kiosks and ZAGG-branded stores; and from the franchise fees derived from the onboarding of new franchisees. For product sales, our standard shipping terms are FOB shipping point, and we record revenue when the product is shipped, net of estimated returns and discounts. For some customers, the contractual shipping terms are FOB destination. For these shipments, we record revenue when the product is delivered, net of estimated returns and discounts. For franchise fees, we recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the franchise term. The Company records revenue from royalty agreements in the period in which the royalty is earned.

 

Promotional products given to customers or potential customers are recognized as a cost of sales. Cash incentives provided to our customers are recognized as a reduction of the related sale price, and, therefore, are a reduction in sales.

 

Reserve for sales returns and warranty liability

 

Our return policy allows end users and certain retailers rights to return purchased products. In addition, the Company generally provides the ultimate consumer a warranty with each product. Due to the nature of the screen protection product line, end user returns for screen protection are generally not salvageable and are not included in inventory. We estimate a reserve for sales returns, warranty, and other credits, and record the estimated reserve amount as a reduction of sales, and as a sales return reserve liability. When product is returned and is expected to be resold, as is the case with returns of packaged screen protection, keyboards, audio products, cases, and power products, the impact is recorded as a reduction of revenues and cost of sales, and as a reduction in the sales return reserve liability. The sales returns and warranty reserve requires management to make estimates regarding return rates for sales and warranty returns. Historical experience, actual claims, and customer return rights are the key factors used in determining the estimated sales return and warranty reserve.

 

Income taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets or liabilities for expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income tax assets or liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply when differences are expected to be settled or realized. Deferred income tax assets are reviewed for recoverability and valuation allowances are provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realizable in the future. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, as a component of income tax provision.

 

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The Company has foreign subsidiaries that conduct or support its business outside the United States. The Company does not provide for U.S. income taxes on undistributed earnings for its foreign subsidiaries as the foreign earnings will be permanently reinvested in such foreign jurisdictions.

 

Business Combinations

 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over these fair values is recorded as goodwill. We engaged an independent third-party valuation firm to assist us in determining the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. The significant purchased classes of intangible assets recorded by us include tradenames, patents and technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, and backlog. The fair values assigned to the identified intangible assets are discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows related to each individual asset, market position of the tradenames and assumptions about cash flow savings from the tradenames, determination of useful lives, and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and thus, actual results may differ from estimates.

 

Results of Operations (in thousands)

 

The following table sets forth our results of operations expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):

 

   Year Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
Net sales  $401,857    100.0%  $269,311    100.0%  $261,585    100.0%
Cost of sales   274,255    68.2    167,627    62.2    178,241    68.1 
Gross profit   127,602    31.8    101,684    37.8    83,344    31.9 
Advertising and marketing   12,440    3.1    10,436    3.9    7,542    2.9 
Selling, general and administrative   96,229    23.9    56,752    21.1    49,110    18.8 
Loss on disputed mophie purchase price   24,317    6.1        0.0        0.0 
Transaction costs   2,591    0.6    179    0.0        0.0 
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles   13,385    3.3    8,453    3.1    9,709    3.7 
Total operating expenses   148,962    37.1    75,820    28.2    66,361    25.4 
Income (loss) from operations   (21,360)   (5.3)   25,864    9.6    16,983    6.5 
Interest expense   (1,851)   (0.5)   (97)   (0.0)   (170)   (0.1)
Other income (expense)   (348)   (0.1)   (69)   (0.0)   121    0.0 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   (23,559)   (5.9)   25,698    9.5    16,934    6.5 
Income tax benefit (provision)   7,972    2.0    (10,111)   (3.8)   (6,473)   (2.5)
Net income (loss)  $(15,587)   (3.9)  $15,587    5.8   $10,461    4.0 

 

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2016, AS COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015 (in thousands, except per share data)

 

Net sales

 

Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2016, were $401,857 compared to net sales of $269,311 for the year ended December 31, 2015, an increase of $132,546 or 49%. The increase in sales primarily related to the following factors: (1) ten months of mophie sales totaling $113,749 from the March 3, 2016 acquisition date, (2) expanded product penetration with existing customers, (3) continued success within the screen protection product category, particularly with InvisibleShield Glass, and (4) increased sales in Western Europe. These increases in sales were partially offset by promotional credits incurred during the fourth quarter to drive increased mophie sell-through at retail. We continue to sell into our indirect channel retailers including Apple Inc., Best Buy Co Inc., Wal-Mart Stores Inc., AT&T Inc., Sprint Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., T-Mobile International, Target Corporation, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc., and The Carphone Warehouse; to domestic and foreign electronics accessory distributors; through our franchise program and through our websites, www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com.

 

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The percentage of sales related to our key product categories for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, was approximately:

 

   2016   2015 
Screen Protection   54%   67%
Power Management   15%   3%
Power Cases   15%   0%
Keyboards   9%   19%
Audio   6%   9%
Other   1%   2%

 

The percentage of sales related to our key distribution channels for years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, was approximately:

 

   2016   2015 
Indirect channel   87%   89%
Website   9%   5%
Mall cart and kiosk program   4%   6%

 

The percentage of sales by geographic region for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, was approximately:

 

   2016   2015 
United States   88%   91%
Europe   7%   8%
Other   5%   1%

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2016, was $127,602 or approximately 32% of net sales, compared to $101,684 or approximately 38% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in gross profit percentage was due to the impact of mophie gross profit margins, which were 11% compared to ZAGG-segment gross profit of 40%. The lower margin for mophie was primarily driven by in-channel promotions and excess inventory write-offs in the current year.

 

Operating expenses

 

Total operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016, were $148,962, an increase of $73,142, or 96%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2015, of $75,820. The $73,142 increase was primarily attributable to (1) mophie operating expenses of $43,656 from the March 3, 2016 acquisition date, which included $6,304 in amortization of acquired intangibles and $2,160 in restructuring charges, (2) a loss recorded on the disputed mophie purchase price (includes the final working capital adjustment and the impact of claims against the mophie shareholders for breaches of representations and warranties that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities) in the current period of $24,317, and (3) $2,591 in transaction expenses incurred by the Company as part of the mophie acquisition.

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

We reported a loss from operations of ($21,360) for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to income from operations of $25,864 for the year ended December 31, 2015, a decrease of $47,224. The decrease in income from operations was due primarily to (1) the mophie loss from operations of $31,177 and (2) a loss recorded on the disputed mophie purchase price (includes the final working capital adjustment and the impact of claims against the mophie shareholders for breaches of representations and warranties that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities) in the current period of $24,317. Since the date of acquisition, we continue to implement processes and procedures to optimize the mophie supply chain and improve operating results. These decreases were partially offset by improved profit margins from the ZAGG segment.

 

Other expense, net

 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, total other expense, net was $2,199 compared to $166 for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in other expense, net was due primarily to interest expense incurred under the Credit and Security Agreement.

 

Income taxes

 

We recognized an income tax benefit of $7,972 for the year ended December 31, 2016, compared to income tax expense of $10,111 for the year ended December 31, 2015. From 2015 to 2016, our effective tax rate decreased from 39.3% to 33.8%. The change in the effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2016, is primarily due to an inability to claim a domestic manufacturing deduction in 2016, the effect of the change in our state rate as a result of the mophie acquisition, and permanent differences related to the acquisition of mophie. Due to the fact that the Company is in a loss position, any unfavorable permanent adjustments will result in a decrease in the effective tax rate.

 

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Net Income (loss)

 

As a result of these factors, we reported a net loss of ($15,587) or ($0.56) per share on a fully diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to net income of $15,587 or $0.54 per share on a fully diluted basis for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015, AS COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 (in thousands, except per share data)

 

Net sales

 

Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2015, were $269,311 compared to net sales of $261,585 for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $7,726 or 3%. The increase in revenue from 2014 to 2015 was accomplished despite the fact that the new Apple iPhone releases did not result in a change in the form factor, which typically results in increased sales due to high customer load-ins. The increase in sales primarily related to the following factors: (1) expanded product penetration in existing customers, (2) expanded distribution to new customers, (3) continued success within the screen protection product category, particularly with InvisibleShield Glass, and (4) increased sales in Western Europe.

 

The percentage of sales related to our key product categories for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, was approximately:

 

   2015   2014 
Screen Protection   67%   46%
Keyboards   19%   31%
Audio   9%   12%
Power Management   3%   6%
Other   2%   5%

 

The percentage of sales related to our key distribution channels for years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, was approximately:

 

   2015   2014 
Indirect channel   89%   90%
Website   5%   5%
Mall cart and kiosk program   6%   5%

 

The percentage of sales by geographic region for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, was approximately:

 

   2015   2014 
United States   91%   90%
Europe   8%   7%
Other   1%   3%

 

Gross profit

 

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2015, was $101,684 or approximately 38% of net sales compared to $83,344 or approximately 32% of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in profit margin was primarily linked to (1) a significant inventory write-down recorded during 2014 for product expected to be sold below the carrying value that did not recur in 2015 and (2) a favorable sales mix as a larger percentage of our 2015 sales came from screen protection sales, our highest margin product category.

 

Operating expenses

 

Total operating expenses for year ended December 31, 2015, were $75,820, an increase of $9,459 from total operating expenses for year ended December 31, 2014, of $66,361. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to the following factors; (1) increased 2015 marketing and advertising expenses, (2) increased customer service charges from higher customer call volume linked primarily to InvisibleShield warranty replacements, and (3) increased stock-based compensation expense due to increased executive award grants. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in amortization expense.

 

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Income from operations

 

We reported income from operations of $25,864 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to income from operations of $16,983 for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $8,881. The change in income from operations was due to the items identified above under net sales, gross profit, and operating expenses.

 

Other income (expense)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2015, total other expense was $166 compared to total other expense of $49 for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Income tax provision

 

We recognized an income tax expense of $10,111 for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to income tax expense of $6,473 for the year ended December 31, 2014. From 2014 to 2015, our effective tax rate increased from 38.2% to 39.3%. The increase in rate is attributable primarily to state tax rate changes and a decrease in the domestic manufacturing deduction.

 

Net income

 

As a result of these factors, we reported net income of $15,587 or $0.54 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2015, compared to net income of $10,461 or $0.34 per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources (in thousands)

 

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2016 to 2015

 

At December 31, 2016, our principal sources of liquidity were cash generated by operations, cash on-hand, and draws under our credit facilities. Our principal uses of cash have been to fund working capital requirements, acquire mophie, make payments on outstanding debt, and repurchase shares of ZAGG Inc common stock.

 

Cash and cash equivalents on-hand decreased to $11,604 on December 31, 2016, from $13,002 on December 31, 2015, a decrease of $1,398. The decrease in cash is largely the net result of $32,679 in cash provided by operating activities, $31,307 in net draws on the line of credit, and $20,312 in net proceeds from the term loan; these increases in cash were offset by $74,743 used in the acquisition of mophie, $8,633 in net purchases of property and equipment, $1,144 paid in debt issuance costs, and $951 paid for the purchase of treasury stock. Earnings from foreign operations are considered permanently re-invested and of the $11,604 cash balance on December 31, 2016, cash from foreign entities totaled $4,458, which constitutes 38% of the total cash and cash equivalents balance. Cash and cash equivalents in the ZAGG segment totaled $10,976 compared to $628 in the mophie segment as of December 31, 2016. All cash and cash equivalents were within the ZAGG segment in the prior year.

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, increased to $83,835 on December 31, 2016, from $57,647 on December 31, 2015, an increase of $26,188. The increase is largely due to the acquisition of mophie during the year which accounted for $22,567 of the total accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2016. In addition, the ZAGG-related business experienced higher sales of $288,108 in 2016 compared to $269,311 in 2015 which resulted in higher accounts receivable balances.

 

Inventories increased to $72,769 on December 31, 2016, from $45,912 on December 31, 2015, an increase of $26,857. The increase was due to the acquisition of mophie and related inventories, which totaled $39,527 at December 31, 2016. ZAGG inventories decreased to $33,241 on December 31, 2016, from $45,912 on December 31, 2015, a decrease of $12,671. The decrease in ZAGG inventory is due primarily to the continued focus and improvements in the Company’s planning and forecasting processes.

 

Accounts payable increased to $85,022 on December 31, 2016, from $33,846 on December 31, 2015, an increase of $51,176. The increase is largely driven by the acquisition of mophie which accounted for $44,584 as of December 31, 2016. The remaining increase was due to the increase in sales for the ZAGG segment compared to the prior year.

 

At December 31, 2016, working capital was $13,642 compared to $82,677 as of December 31, 2015. The decline in working capital is largely due to (1) the KeyBank line of credit being classified as a current liability due to the existence of a lockbox agreement, although the outstanding balance is not due to be repaid until 2021, (2) the current portion of the KeyBank term loan, and (3) the mophie-segment sales and warranty reserve liability which totaled $20,514 compared to ZAGG-segment liability of $7,859 on sales of $113,749 and $288,108, respectively.

 

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During the third quarter of 2015, the Company’s board of directors approved a $20,000 stock repurchase program with no expiration date. As of December 31, 2016, the Company had made total purchases of $951 under this program. All stock approvals and transactions are within the ZAGG segment.

 

Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2015 to 2014

 

At December 31, 2015, our principal sources of liquidity were cash generated by operations, cash on-hand, and availability on our credit facility. Our principal uses of cash have been to fund working capital requirements, make payments on outstanding debt, and repurchase shares of ZAGG Inc common stock.

 

Cash and cash equivalents on-hand increased to $13,002 on December 31, 2015, from $9,461 on December 31, 2014, an increase of $3,541. The increase in cash is largely the net result of $24,532 in cash from operations during 2015, offset by $14,930 in cash used to purchase treasury stock and $4,910 in capital expenditures. Earnings from foreign operations are considered permanently re-invested and of the $13,002 cash balance on December 31, 2015, cash from foreign entities totaled $4,873, which constitutes 37% of the total cash and cash equivalents balance.

 

Accounts receivable, net of allowances, decreased to $57,647 on December 31, 2015, from $75,729 on December 31, 2014, a decrease of $18,082. The decrease is largely due to net sales decreasing to $78,632 in the fourth quarter of 2015 compared to $102,415 in the fourth quarter of 2014. The decline in fourth quarter sales is directly attributable to the Apple iPhone 6 and 6 Plus launches in 2014, which were form factor changes – when Apple changes the iPhone form factor, we see an increase in sales due to significant customer load-ins to support the launch. In the fourth quarter of 2015, the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus launches did positively impact sales, but as it did not involve a form factor change, no customer load-ins were necessary to support the launch at retail.

 

Accounts payable decreased to $33,846 on December 31, 2015, from $49,379 on December 31, 2014, a decrease of $15,533. The decrease is largely the result of lower overall sales and thus lower inventory purchases, and the timing of payments to our third-party logistics partners.

 

At December 31, 2015, working capital was $82,677 compared to $72,817 as of December 31, 2014.

 

During the third quarter of 2015, the Company’s board of directors approved a $20,000 stock repurchase program with no expiration date. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had not purchased any shares under this stock repurchase program.

 

Debt and Letters of Credit

 

On March 3, 2016, the Company entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (“Credit and Security Agreement”) with KeyBank, as the administrative agent, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A and ZB, N.A dba Zions First National Bank.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement provides an $85,000 revolving credit commitment (“Revolver”). Borrowings and repayments under the Revolver may occur from time to time in the Company’s ordinary course of business through the maturity date of March 2, 2021, at which time any amounts outstanding are to be paid in full (60-month term). All borrowings under the Revolver are subject to a borrowing base limit, which is calculated from outstanding accounts receivable and inventory, and reported to the administrative agent monthly. Interest on the Revolver will accrue at the base rate (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement) plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.50%. The Revolver is subject to an unused line fee calculated as 0.20% multiplied by the average unused amount of the Revolver.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides a $25,000 term loan commitment (“Term Loan”). Payments on the Term Loan are to be made in consecutive monthly installments commencing on April 1, 2016 and continuing until the Term Loan is paid in full on March 2, 2020 (48-month term). Interest on the Term Loan will accrue at the base rate plus 1.0% or at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides for letters of credit with a fronting fee of 0.125% (paid per annum) for all issued and outstanding letters of credit

 

The Credit and Security Agreement provides for a lockbox and cash collateral account and that all of the Company’s deposit accounts will be maintained with the administrative agent. The Credit and Security Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Credit and Security Agreement establishes two debt covenants that are measured on a quarterly basis:

 

  Maximum Leverage Ratio: Defined as the ratio of total funded indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement), which cannot be more than 3.50 on a trailing four quarter basis.

  Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage: Defined as the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement) minus taxes, capital distributions and unfunded capital expenditures divided by the sum of interest payments, principal payments, and capital lease payments; the minimum allowed under the Credit and Security Agreement is 1.10 on a trailing-four quarter basis.

 

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Based on our current operations and those of mophie, we believe that cash generated from operations, cash on hand, and available borrowings under the Credit and Security Agreement will be adequate to meet our expected capital expenditures and working capital needs for the next 12 months and beyond. However, we operate in a rapidly evolving and often unpredictable business environment that may change the timing or amount of expected future cash receipts and expenditures. Accordingly, we may need to raise additional funds through the sale of equity or debt securities or from debt facilities. Additional capital, if needed, may not be available on satisfactory terms, if at all.

 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments (in thousands)

 

The following table provides information on our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2016:

 

   Payments due by period 
Contractual Obligations  Total   Less Than 1 Year   1 - 3 years   3 - 5 years   More than 5 years 
Credit and security agreement  $51,620   $10,549   $9,764   $31,307     
Operating leases   12,322    2,923    3,873    2,970    2,556 
Total  $63,942   $13,472   $13,637   $34,277   $2,556 

 

(1) Unrecognized uncertain tax benefits of $2,230 are not included in the table above as we are not sure when the amount will be paid.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of December 31, 2016, there were no off balance sheet arrangements, except our operating lease commitments.

 

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We are exposed to certain market risks in the ordinary course of our business. These risks result primarily from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. In addition, our international operations are subject to risks related to differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures and other regulations and restrictions.

 

To date we have not utilized derivative financial instruments or derivative commodity instruments. We do not expect to employ these or other strategies to hedge market risk in the foreseeable future. We invest our cash in money market funds, which are subject to minimal credit and market risk. We believe that the market risks associated with these financial instruments are immaterial, although there can be no guarantee that these market risks will be immaterial to us.

 

See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further discussion of our financing facilities and capital structure. Market risk, calculated as the potential change in fair value of our cash equivalents and line of credit resulting from a hypothetical 1.0% (100 basis point) change in interest rates, was not material at December 31, 2016.

 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

 

Our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto are set forth beginning on page F-1 of this Report.

 

ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

 

None.

 

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ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

1. Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as of December 31, 2016. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this Report, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective due to material weaknesses described below in Item 9A.2.

 

2. Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (amounts in thousands)

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:

 

pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

 

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorization of our management and directors; and

 

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of assets that could have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in "Internal Control—Integrated Framework" (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management identified the following material weaknesses:

 

The Company’s risk assessment process was ineffective because we failed to consider changes in the business operations and their impact on financial reporting and internal controls; specifically, we failed to consider the impact of changes in volume and amount of drop-shipment sales transactions from China directly to customers. As a consequence, the Company did not design effective process level control activities over the accuracy of sales involving these direct shipments from China, and the accuracy of in-transit inventory.

 

The control deficiencies described above resulted in a material overstatement of net sales and accounts receivable as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016, which was corrected by management prior to issuance of the 2016 consolidated financial statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The control deficiencies described above created a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement to the consolidated financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Accordingly, management determined that our internal control over financial reporting are not effective as of December 31, 2016.

 

On March 3, 2016, we acquired mophie inc. (“mophie”). As permitted by SEC guidance for newly acquired businesses, we excluded mophie from our assessment of internal control over financial reporting, which represented total assets of $154,606 and total revenues of $113,749, as of and for the period from the closing of the acquisition to the year ended December 31, 2016.

 

Our independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has issued an adverse report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, which is included at 9A.6 below.

 

3. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

Except for the identification of the material weakness noted above during the fourth quarter, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fourth quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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4. Remediation Plan

 

We will execute the following steps in 2017 to remediate the aforementioned material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:

 

Conduct training regarding the design and operation of controls with those responsible for performing and reviewing the process level control activities over revenue, accounts receivable and in transit inventory.
Task the ZAGG operations team to identify information technology solutions that streamline the process for tracking and reporting orders shipped from China directly to customers.
 Enhance the risk assessment process to consider significant changes in the business operations and the associated impact on financial reporting and internal controls.

 

5. Inherent Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

 

Internal control over financial reporting has inherent limitations. Internal control over financial reporting is a process that involves human diligence and compliance and is subject to lapses in judgment and breakdowns resulting from human failures. Internal control over financial reporting also can be circumvented by collusion or improper management override. Because of such limitations, there is a risk that material misstatements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis by internal control over financial reporting. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

  

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6. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

ZAGG Inc:

 

We have audited ZAGG Inc’s internal control over financial reporting as of December, 31, 2016 based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). ZAGG Inc’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting (Item 9A.2). Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Material weaknesses related to the Company’s risk assessment process over changes in the business operations and the design of process level control activities over the accuracy of sales transactions involving direct-shipment from China and the accuracy of in-transit inventory have been identified and included in management's assessment. We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015,and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016 of ZAGG Inc. These material weaknesses were considered in determining the nature, timing and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2016 consolidated financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated March 9, 2017, which expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

 

The Company acquired mophie inc. (“mophie”) during 2016, and management excluded from its assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, mophie’s internal control over financial reporting associated with total assets of $154.6 million and total sales of $113.8 million included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of ZAGG Inc also excluded an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of mophie.

 

In our opinion, because of the effect of the aforementioned material weakness on the achievement of the objectives of the control criteria, ZAGG Inc has not maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

  

/s/ KPMG LLP  
Salt Lake City, Utah  
March 9, 2017  

 

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ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Not applicable.

PART III

 

Items 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 in Part III of this Report are incorporated herein by reference to our definitive proxy statement for our 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. We intend to file our definitive proxy statement with the SEC not later than 120 days after December 31, 2016, pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act.

 

ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

15(a)(1). Financial Statements.

 

The following consolidated financial statements, and related notes and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm are filed as part of this Annual Report:

 

  Page
   
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-3
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-4
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-5
 
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-6
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-7
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9

 

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15(a)(2). Financial Statement Schedules.

 

None.

 

15(a)(3). Exhibits.

 

Exhibit Number  

 

Description

2.1   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 2, 2016, by and among ZAGG Inc, ZM Acquisition, Inc., mophie inc., the Principal Shareholders named therein, and Daniel Huang (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on February 2, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
2.2   First Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 3, 2016, by and among ZAGG Inc, ZM Acquisition, Inc., mophie inc. and Daniel Huang (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
3.1   Certificate of Incorporation of ZAGG Inc (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 14, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
3.2   Bylaws of ZAGG Inc (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 14, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
3.3   Amendment to Bylaws of ZAGG Inc (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 19, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.1*   ZAGG Inc 2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on January 17, 2013 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.2*   ZAGG Incorporated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (previously filed as an exhibit to an Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on November 14, 2007 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.3   Amendment to Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, effective as of November 13, 2014 (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 19, 2014 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.4*   Employment Agreement, dated December 11, 2012, between ZAGG Inc and Randy Hales (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 13, 2012 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.5*   Employment Agreement, dated June 11, 2015, between ZAGG Inc and Brad Holiday (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 2015 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.6*   Change of Control Addendum, dated June 11, 2015, between ZAGG Inc and Brad Holiday (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on June 11, 2015 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.7*   Change of Control Addendum, dated March 16, 2015, between ZAGG Inc and Randall Hales (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 20, 2015 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
10.8*   Change of Control Addendum, Dated March 9, 2017, between ZAGG Inc and Randall Hales.
     
10.9   Credit and Security Agreement, dated March 3, 2016, among ZAGG Inc, Keybank National Association as administrative agent, Keybanc Capital Markets Inc. as joint lead arranger and sole book runner, Zions Bank as joint lead arranger, and JPMorgan Chase as a member of the banking syndicate (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  

 

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10.10   Revolving Credit Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to KeyBank National Association (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.11   Revolving Credit Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to ZB, N.A. dba Zions First National Bank (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.12   Revolving Credit Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.13   Term Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to KeyBank National Association (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.14   Term Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to ZB, N.A. dba Zions First National Bank (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.15   Term Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.16   Swing Line Note, dated March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc to KeyBank National Association (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.17   Guaranty of Payment, dated as of March 3, 2016, by iFrogz Inc., ZAGG LLC, ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc., ZAGG Retail, Inc., mophie inc., and mophie LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.18   Security Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by iFrogz Inc., ZAGG LLC, ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc., ZAGG Retail, Inc., mophie inc., and mophie LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.19   Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Inc in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.20   Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by iFrogz Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.21   Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by ZAGG LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  

 

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10.22   Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by mophie inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.23   Pledge Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by mophie LLC in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.24   Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co., Inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
10.25   Intellectual Property Security Agreement, dated as of March 3, 2016, by mophie inc. in favor of KeyBank National Association, as administrative agent, for the benefit of the administrative agent and the lenders identified therein (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).  
     
21.1   List of subsidiaries (previously filed as an exhibit to a Current Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 8, 2016 and incorporated herein by this reference).
     
23.1   Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm – KPMG LLP
     
31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended.
     
31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as Amended.
     
32.1  

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

     
32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
     
EX-101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
     
EX-101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
     
EX-101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
     
EX-101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
     
EX-101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase
     
EX-101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

 

* Management compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item 15(b) of this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of section 13 or 15 (d) 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.

 

  ZAGG INC
   
Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ RANDALL L. HALES
   

Randall L. Hales

President, CEO, & Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

 

Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ RANDALL L. HALES
   

Randall L. Hales

President, CEO, & Director

(Principal Executive Officer)

     
Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ BRADLEY J. HOLIDAY

 

 

 

Bradley J. Holiday

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Accounting and Financial Officer)

     
Dated: March 9, 2017  By: /s/ CHERYL LARABEE
 

Cheryl Larabee

Chairperson

     
Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ DAN MAURER
   

Dan Maurer

Director

     
Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ TODD HEINER
   

Todd Heiner

Director

     
Dated: March 9, 2017 By: /s/ SCOTT STUBBS
   

Scott Stubbs

Director

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONTENTS Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm F-2
Consolidated Financial Statements:  
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2016 and 2015 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (loss) for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 F-7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9

 

 F-1 

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

 

The Board of Directors and Stockholders

ZAGG Inc:

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of ZAGG Inc and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income (loss), equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of ZAGG Inc and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2016, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), ZAGG Inc’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Our report dated March 9, 2017 expressed an adverse opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ KPMG LLP

Salt Lake City, Utah
March 9, 2017

 

 F-2 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except par value)

 

   2016   2015 
         
ASSETS        
         
Current assets        
Cash and cash equivalents  $11,604   $13,002 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $824 in 2016 and $568 in 2015   83,835    57,647 
Inventories   72,769    45,912 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   3,414    3,142 
Income tax receivable   2,814    1,158 
Deferred income tax assets   23,050    10,840 
Total current assets   197,486    131,701 
           
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $18,371 in 2016 and $10,539 in 2015   17,755    8,309 
Goodwill   12,272    - 
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $55,298 in 2016 and $41,803 in 2015   53,362    23,045 
Deferred income tax assets   27,313    15,386 
Other assets   2,541    1,100 
Total assets  $310,729   $179,541 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
Accounts payable  $85,022   $33,846 
Accrued liabilities   22,216    5,068 
Sales returns liability   28,373    7,849 
Accrued wages and wage related expenses   6,169    2,244 
Deferred revenue   273    17 
Line of credit   31,307    - 
Current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred loan costs of $65 in 2016   10,484    - 
Total current liabilities   183,844    49,024 
           
Noncurrent portion of long-term debt, net of deferred loan costs of $141 in 2016   9,623    - 
Total liabilities   193,467    49,024 
           
Stockholders' equity          
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 33,840 and 33,219 shares issued in 2016 and 2015, respectively   34    33 
Additional paid-in capital   92,782    88,983 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (2,114)   (1,597)
Treasury stock, 5,831 and 5,679 common shares in 2016 and 2015 respectively, at cost   (36,145)   (35,194)
Retained earnings   62,705    78,292 
           
Total stockholders' equity   117,262    130,517 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $310,729   $179,541 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 F-3 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
             
Net sales  $401,857   $269,311   $261,585 
Cost of sales   274,255    167,627    178,241 
Gross profit   127,602    101,684    83,344 
                
Operating expenses:               
Advertising and marketing   12,440    10,436    7,542 
Selling, general and administrative   96,229    56,752    49,110 
Loss on disputed mophie purchase price   24,317    -    - 
Transaction costs   2,591    179    - 
Amortization of definite-lived intangibles   13,385    8,453    9,709 
Total operating expenses   148,962    75,820    66,361 
                
Income (loss) from operations   (21,360)   25,864    16,983 
                
Other income (expense):               
Interest expense   (1,851)   (97)   (170)
Other income (expense)   (348)   (69)   121 
Total other expense, net   (2,199)   (166)   (49)
                
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes   (23,559)   25,698    16,934 
                
Income tax benefit (provision)   7,972    (10,111)   (6,473)
                
Net income (loss)   (15,587)   15,587    10,461 
                
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to stockholders:               
Basic earnings (loss) per share  $(0.56)  $0.54   $0.35 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share  $(0.56)  $0.54   $0.34 

  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 F-4 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
             
Net income (loss)  $(15,587)  $15,587   $10,461 
                
Other comprehenseive loss, net of tax:               
Foreign currency translation loss   (517)   (702)   (988)
                
Total other comprehensive income (loss)   (517)   (702)   (988)
                
Comprehensive income (loss)  $(16,104)  $14,885   $9,473 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 F-5 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

(in thousands)

 

               Accumulated   Note             
           Additional   Other   Receivable           Total 
   Common Stock   Paid-in   Comprehensive   Collateralized   Treasury   Retained   Stockholders' 
   Shares   Amount   Capital   Income (Loss)   By Stock   Stock   Earnings   Equity 
Balances, December 31, 2013   32,331    32   $82,807   $93   $(348)  $(9,997)  $52,244   $124,831 
                                         
Net income   -    -    -    -    -    -    10,461    10,461 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    (988)   -    -    -    (988)
                                         
Purchase of 1,813 shares of treasury stock   -    -    -    -    -    (9,579)   -    (9,579)
Option exercises   148    -    265    -    -    -    -    265 
Warrant exercises   3    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Restricted stock release   204    1    -    -    -    -    -    1 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    -    2,248    -    -    -    -    2,248 
Payment of withholding of restricted stock units   -    -    (75)   -    -    -    -    (75)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) related to share-based payments   -    -    (91)   -    -    -    -    (91)
Balances, December 31, 2014   32,686    33   $85,154   $(895)  $(348)  $(19,576)  $62,705   $127,073 
                                         
Net income   -    -    -    -    -    -    15,587    15,587 
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    (702)   -    -    -    (702)
                                         
Purchase of 2,030 shares of treasury stock   -    -    -    -    -    (14,930)   -    (14,930)
Foreclosure of 80 shares of stock collateralizing note receivable   -    -    -    -    348    (688)   -    (340)
Option exercises   118    -    168    -    -    -    -    168 
Warrant exercises   45    -    38    -    -    -    -    38 
Restricted stock release   349    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Consideration for acquisition of patent   21    -    198    -    -    -    -    198 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    -    3,893    -    -    -    -    3,893 
Payment of withholding of restricted stock units   -    -    (724)   -    -    -    -    (724)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) related to share-based payments   -    -    256    -    -    -    -    256 
Balances, December 31, 2015   33,219    33   $88,983   $(1,597)  $-   $(35,194)  $78,292   $130,517 
                                         
Net income loss   -    -    -    -    -    -    (15,587)   (15,587)
Other comprehensive loss   -    -    -    (517)   -    -    -    (517)
                                         
Purchase of 152 shares of treasury stock   -    -    -    -    -    (951)   -    (951)
Option exercises   21    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Warrant exercises   7    -    54    -    -    -    -    54 
Restricted stock release   589    1    -    -    -    -    -    1 
Employee stock purchase plan release   4    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Stock-based compensation expense   -    -    3,830    -    -    -    -    3,830 
Payment of withholding of restricted stock units   -    -    (630)   -    -    -    -    (630)
Excess tax benefit (shortfall) related to share-based payments   -    -    545    -    -    -    -    545 
Balances, December 31, 2016   33,840   $34   $92,782   $(2,114)  $-   $(36,145)  $62,705   $117,262 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities            
Net income (loss)  $(15,587)  $15,587   $10,461 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:               
Stock-based compensation   3,830    3,893    2,248 
Excess tax benefit related to share-based payments   (641)   256    (22)
Depreciation and amortization   22,271    12,933    12,899 
Reduction in reserve on note receivable upon foreclosure recovery   -    (639)   - 
Deferred income taxes   (7,972)   (1,162)   (5,770)
Amortization of deferred loan costs   202    60    66 
Loss on disputed mophie purchase price   24,317    -    - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of amounts acquired):               
Accounts receivable, net   (11,587)   18,383    (29,490)
Inventories   (2,198)   2,064    (4,350)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   422    (651)   (421)
Other assets   (330)   551    160 
Accounts payable   14,094    (14,635)   33,373 
Income taxes receivable (payable)   9,994    (7,366)   13 
Accrued liabilities   2,836    (3,410)   4,616 
Accrued wages and wage related expenses   1,819    (356)   1,709 
Deferred revenue   246    (162)   21 
Sales returns liability   (9,037)   (814)   813 
                
Net cash provided by operating activities   32,679    24,532    26,326 
                
Cash flows from investing activities               
Purchase of property and equipment (net of amounts acquired)   (8,633)   (4,910)   (4,430)
Purchase of mophie, net of cash acquired   (74,743)   -    - 
                
Net cash used in investing activities   (83,376)   (4,910)   (4,430)
                
Cash flows from financing activities               
Payment of debt issuance costs   (1,144)   -    - 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility   336,391    9,871    56,075 
Payments on revolving credit facility   (305,084)   (9,871)   (73,618)
Proceeds from term loan facility   25,000    -    - 
Payments on term loan facility   (4,688)   -    - 
Purchase of treasury stock   (951)   (14,930)   (9,579)
Payment of withholdings tax on restricted stock units   (630)   (724)   (75)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants and options   54    207    265 
Excess tax benefits related to share-based payments   641    (256)   22 
                
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   49,589    (15,703)   (26,910)
                
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents   (290)   (378)   (556)
                
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   (1,398)   3,541    (5,570)
                
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period   13,002    9,461    15,031 
                
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period  $11,604   $13,002   $9,461 
                
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information               
Cash paid during the period for interest   1,497   $46   $97 
Cash paid (refunded) during the period for taxes, net   (9,521)  $18,710   $12,370 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 F-7 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

 

Supplemental schedule of noncash investing and financing activities

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2016:

 

Purchase of mophie financed through contingent payments of $12,139.

 

Purchase of $758 in fixed assets financed through accounts payable.

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2015:

 

Purchase of $269 in fixed assets financed through accounts payable.

 

Purchase of $1,218 in fixed assets financed through tenant improvement allowance.

 

Foreclosure on real property valued at $1,099 that served as collateral to the note receivable (recorded as a component of other assets in the consolidated balance sheet).

 

Foreclosure on the Company’s common stock valued at $688 that served as collateral to the note receivable (recorded as treasury stock in the consolidated balance sheet).

 

Issued 21 shares of common stock with a fair value of $198 in connection with the purchase of a patent

 

For the Year Ended December 31, 2014:

 

Purchase of $975 in fixed assets financed through accounts payable.

 

 F-8 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

(1) ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The Company

 

ZAGG Inc and its subsidiaries (“we,” “us,” “our,” “ZAGG,” or the “Company”) are innovation leaders in mobile tech accessories for smartphones and tablets. For over 10 years, ZAGG has developed creative product solutions that enhance and protect mobile devices for consumers around the world. The Company has an award-winning product portfolio that includes screen protection, power cases, power management, personal audio, mobile keyboards, cases, and social tech sold under the ZAGG, InvisibleShield, mophie, and IFROGZ brands.

 

In June 2011, ZAGG acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of IFROGZ, which further diversified the existing ZAGG product lines, particularly for personal audio and protective case accessories.

 

On March 3, 2016, the Company acquired mophie inc. ("mophie") for gross up-front cash consideration of $100,000, subject to a preliminary working capital adjustment of $23,478. During procedures to determine the final working capital adjustment, significant claims for breaches of representations, warranties and covenants that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities were also identified. When considering the (1) preliminary working capital adjustment, (2) final working capital adjustment, and (3) claims for breaches of representations and warranties that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities, the Company concluded that these adjustments totaled $49,795. The results of operations of mophie are included in the Company's results of operations beginning on March 3, 2016. Based on the manner in which the Company manages, evaluates, and internally reports its operations, the Company determined that mophie will be reported as a separate reportable segment. See Notes 4 and 15 for additional details on the acquisition and the Company's reportable segments.

 

Use of estimates

 

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates include the inventory write-downs, sales returns and warranty liability, and income taxes. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Management evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis using historical experience and other factors, including the economic environment, which management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. Management adjusts such estimates and assumptions when facts and circumstances dictate an adjustment is necessary.

 

Principles of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of ZAGG Inc and its wholly owned subsidiaries ZAGG International Distribution Limited (“ZAGG International”); Patriot Corporation; ZAGG Intellectual Property Holding Co, Inc. (“ZAGG IP”); ZAGG Retail, Inc; mophie inc.; mophie LLC; mophie Technology Development Co., Ltd; mophie Netherlands Coöperatie U.A.; and mophie Limited. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

The Company holds an investment in HzO, Inc. (“HzO”), a private company engaged in the development of water-blocking technologies for consumer and industrial applications. The investment is less than 20% and thus is accounted for under the cost method. Due to accumulated losses, the carrying amount of the investment in HzO was $0 at December 31, 2016 and 2015.

 

In connection with the acquisition of mophie, the Company changed its operating segments, as described in Note 15.

 

 F-9 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Cash equivalents

 

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Amounts receivable from credit card processors are also considered cash equivalents because they are both short-term and highly liquid in nature and are typically converted to cash within three days of the sales transaction. Amounts receivable from credit card processors at December 31, 2016 and 2015 totaled $264 and $61, respectively. Cash equivalents as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, consisted primarily of money market fund investments and amounts receivable from credit card processors.

 

Fair value measurements

 

The Company measures at fair value certain financial and non-financial assets by using a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, essentially an exit price, based on the highest and best use of the asset or liability. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are:

 

Level 1 — Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

 

Level 2 — Significant other observable inputs (e.g., quoted prices for similar items in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar items in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable such as interest rate and yield curves, and market-corroborated inputs); and

 

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting unit to develop its own assumptions.

 

Accounts receivable

 

The Company sells its products to end users through indirect distribution channels and other resellers who are extended credit terms after an analysis of their financial condition and credit worthiness. Credit terms to distributors and resellers, when extended, are based on evaluation of the customers’ financial condition. Accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amounts and do not bear interest.

 

The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. Management regularly evaluates the allowance for doubtful accounts considering historical losses adjusted to take into account current market conditions, customers’ financial condition, receivables in dispute, receivables aging, and current payment patterns. Account balances are written off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. Payments subsequently received on written off receivables are credited to bad debt expense in the period of recovery.

 

The following summarizes the activity in the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

 

   For the Years Ended December 31, 
   2016   2015   2014 
Balance at beginning of year  $568   $1,910   $2,540 
Additions charged to expense   599    243    389 
Assumed in acquisition of mophie   91    -    - 
Write-offs charged against the allowance   (430)   (1,585)   (1,019)
Foreign currency translation loss   (4)   -    - 
Balance at end of year  $824   $568   $1,910 

 

 F-10 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Inventories

 

Inventories, consisting primarily of finished goods and raw materials, are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first in, first out basis, or market. Management performs periodic assessments to determine the existence of obsolete, slow moving, and non-saleable inventories, and records necessary write downs in cost of sales to reduce such inventories to net realizable value. Once established, the original cost of the inventory less the related inventory write down represents the new cost basis of such products.

 

Property and equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the useful life of the asset or the term of the lease.

 

Major additions and improvements are capitalized, while costs for minor replacements, maintenance and repairs that do not increase the useful life of an asset are expensed as incurred. Upon retirement or other disposition of property and equipment, the cost and related accumulated depreciation or amortization are removed from the accounts. The resulting gain or loss is reflected in selling, general and administrative expense.

 

Goodwill

 

At least annually and when events and circumstances warrant an evaluation, we perform our impairment assessment of goodwill. This assessment initially permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. If an entity can support the conclusion that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it would not need to perform the two-step impairment test for the reporting unit.

 

If it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the two-step analysis is performed, which incorporates a fair-value based approach. We determine the fair value of our reporting units based on discounted cash flows and market approach analyses as considered necessary. We consider factors such as the economy, reduced expectations for future cash flows coupled with a decline in the market price of our stock and market capitalization for a sustained period as indicators for potential goodwill impairment. If the reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its estimated fair value, a second step must be performed to measure the amount of the goodwill impairment loss, if any. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill, determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination, with the carrying amount of such goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess

 

Intangibles assets

 

Intangible assets include internet addresses, intellectual property, and acquired intangibles in connection with the acquisitions of IFROGZ and mophie, which include patents, technology, customer relationships, trademarks, tradenames, non-compete agreements, and other miscellaneous intangible assets.

 

Long-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated economic lives, using a straight-line or accelerated method consistent with the underlying expected future cash flows related to the specific intangible asset. Amortization expense is recorded within cost of sales or operating expense depending on the underlying intangible assets.

 

Impairment of long-lived assets

 

Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, and amortizing intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group be tested for possible impairment, recoverability of long-lived assets is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to the undiscounted cash flows that the asset or asset group is expected to generate over the remaining life in measuring whether the assets are recoverable. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Contingencies

 

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred.

 

Revenue recognition

 

The Company records revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, product delivery has occurred or risk of loss has transferred to the customer, the sales price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The Company’s revenue is derived from sales of our products through our indirect channel, including retailers and distributors; through our direct channel, including www.ZAGG.com and www.mophie.com and our corporate-owned and third-party-owned mall kiosks and ZAGG-branded stores; and from the franchise fees derived from the onboarding of new franchisees. For product sales, our standard shipping terms are FOB shipping point, and we record revenue when the product is shipped, net of estimated returns and discounts. For some customers, the contractual shipping terms are FOB destination. For these shipments, we record revenue when the product is delivered, net of estimated returns and discounts as risk of loss has transferred to the customer at this point. For franchise fees, we recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the franchise term. The Company records revenue from royalty agreements in the period in which the royalty is earned.

 

Promotional products given to customers or potential customers are recognized as a cost of sales. Cash incentives provided to our customers are recognized as a reduction of the related sale price, and, therefore, are a reduction in sales.

 

Allowance for sales returns, warranty, and other credits

 

For product sales, the Company records revenue, net of estimated returns and discounts, when delivery has occurred, collection of the relevant receivable is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. Our return policy allows end users and certain retailers rights to return purchased products. In addition, the Company generally provides the ultimate consumer a warranty with each product. Due to the nature of the screen protection product line, end user returns for screen protection are generally not salvageable and are not included in inventory. We estimate a reserve for sales returns, warranty, and other credits, and record the estimated reserve amount as a reduction of sales, and as a sales return reserve liability. When product is returned and is expected to be resold, as is the case with returns of packaged screen protection, keyboards, audio products, cases, and power products, the impact is recorded as a reduction of revenues and cost of sales, and as a reduction in the sales return reserve liability. The sales returns and warranty reserve requires management to make estimates regarding return rates for sales and warranty returns. Historical experience, actual claims, and customer return rights are the key factors used in determining the estimated sales return and warranty reserve.

 

The following summarizes the activity in the Company’s sales return, warranty, and other credits liability for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Balance at beginning of year  $7,849   $8,674   $7,872 
Additions charged to sales   92,868    43,320    35,923 
Assumed in acquisition of mophie   29,584    -    - 
Sales returns & warranty claims charged against reserve   (101,928)   (44,145)   (35,121)
   $28,373   $7,849   $8,674 

 

 F-12 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Income taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred income tax assets or liabilities for expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred income tax assets or liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates expected to apply when differences are expected to be settled or realized. Deferred income tax assets are reviewed for recoverability and valuation allowances are provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realizable in the future. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.

 

The Company recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs. The Company records estimated interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits, if any, as a component of income tax provision.

 

The Company has foreign subsidiaries that conduct or support its business outside the United States. The Company does not provide for U.S. income taxes on undistributed earnings for its foreign subsidiaries as the foreign earnings will be permanently reinvested in such foreign jurisdictions.

 

Stock-based compensation

 

The Company recognizes stock-based compensation expense in its consolidated financial statements for awards granted to employees and non-employees, which include restricted stock, stock options, and warrants. Equity-classified awards are measured at the grant date fair value of the award. The fair value of restricted stock is measured on the grant date based on the quoted closing market price of the Company’s common stock. The fair value of the stock options is measured on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model based on the underlying common stock closing price as of the date of grant, the expected term, stock price volatility, and risk-free interest rates. The Company recognizes compensation expense net of estimated forfeitures on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the award. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis for those performance-based awards that management estimates the performance criteria are probable to be achieved. No compensation expense is ultimately recognized for awards for which employees do not render the requisite service and are forfeited. Excess tax benefits of awards that are recognized in equity related to stock option exercises are reflected as financing cash inflows.

 

Advertising and marketing

 

General advertising is expensed as incurred. Advertising allowances provided to retailers are recorded as an expense at the time of the related sale if the Company receives an identifiable benefit in exchange for the consideration and has evidence of fair value for the advertising; otherwise, the allowance is recorded as a reduction of revenue. Advertising expenses for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $12,440, $10,436 and $7,542, respectively.

 

Foreign currency translation and transactions

 

The Company’s primary operations are at the parent level which uses the U.S. dollar (USD) as its functional currency. The Euro is the functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries in Ireland and the Netherlands, while the Renminbi is the functional currency of the Company’s subsidiary in China. Accordingly, assets and liabilities for these subsidiaries are translated into USD using exchange rates in effect at the end of each period. Revenue and expenses for these subsidiaries are translated using rates that approximate those in effect during the period. Gains and losses from these translations are recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in income as a component of other income and (expense) in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled ($144), $52 and $149 for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

 F-13 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Earnings per share

 

Basic earnings per common share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net income attributable to stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per common share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options or other common stock equivalents were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive effect of stock options or other common stock equivalents is calculated using the treasury stock method.

 

The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator used to calculate basic earnings per share and diluted earnings per share for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Net (loss) income   $(15,587)  $15,587   $10,461 
                
Weighted average shares outstanding:               
    Basic   28,006    28,773    30,247 
    Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock, and warrants   -    316    363 
    Diluted   28,006    29,089    30,610 
Earnings (loss) per share:               
Basic  $(0.56)  $0.54   $0.35 
Dilutive  $(0.56)  $0.54   $0.34 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2016, 765 restricted stock units and warrants to purchase 50 shares of common stock were not considered in calculating diluted earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2015, and 2014, restricted stock units, warrants and stock options to purchase 250, and 485 shares of common stock, respectively, were not considered in calculating diluted earnings per share because the warrant or stock option exercise prices or the total expected proceeds under the treasury stock method for the warrants, restricted stock units, or stock options was greater than the average market price of common shares during the period and, therefore, the effect would be anti-dilutive.

 

Business combinations

 

We allocate the purchase price of acquired companies to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over these fair values is recorded as goodwill. We engaged an independent third-party valuation firm to assist us in determining the fair values of certain assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Such valuations require management to make significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. The significant purchased classes of intangible assets recorded by us include tradenames, technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, and backlog. The fair values assigned to the identified intangible assets are discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

 

Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to: future expected cash flows related to each individual asset, market position of the tradenames and assumptions about cash flow savings from the tradenames, determination of useful lives, and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and thus, actual results may differ from estimates.

 

 F-14 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Recent accounting pronouncements

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).” This ASU includes a five-step process by which entities will recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in amounts that reflect the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also will require enhanced disclosures to enable users of financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The ASU may be adopted utilizing one of two methods. The first method is to adopt the ASU by recording the effect of the guidance in the ASU retrospectively to each prior period presented in the period of adoption. The second method is to adopt the ASU by recording the effect of the guidance in the ASU retrospectively with the cumulative effect of initially applying the guidance recognized at the date of initial application. On July 9, 2015, the FASB voted to approve a one-year deferral of the effective date of this ASU. This deferral was issued by the FASB in ASU No. 2015-14, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Deferral of the Effective Date”. As a result of ASU No. 2015-14, the Company expects that it will apply the new revenue standard to annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) – Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”. The amendments and practical expedients presented in the ASU aim to simplify the transition to the new standard, to provide practical expedients for transition and sales taxes, and to clarify certain aspects of the standard. The Company currently anticipates adopting the standard retrospectively with the cumulative effect of adoption recorded at the date of initial application. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-11, “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory.” This ASU provides guidance to entities that measure inventory using a method other than last-in, first-out (LIFO) or the retail inventory method. For entities using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost, the measurement principle for their inventory changes from the lower of cost or market to lower of cost or net realizable value. Current U.S. GAAP requires, at each financial statement date, that entities measure inventory at the lower of cost or market. The measurement of market is commonly the current replacement cost. However, entities also need to consider net realizable value and net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin in their measurement. For entities using a method other than LIFO or the retail inventory method, the ASU replaces market with net realizable value. This ASU requires prospective adoption for inventory measurement for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016 for public business entities. The Company expects that this ASU will not have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.

 

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, “Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” which requires entities with a classified balance sheet to present all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent. The amendments in the ASU may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax liabilities and assets or retrospectively to all periods presented. The ASU is effective for public business entities for interim and annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has determined that it will adopt the ASU using the retrospective approach and expects that the adoption of this ASU will result in recording deferred tax assets as non-current and will not impact our results of operations.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 542)”, which requires lessees to recognize most leases, including operating leases, on-balance sheet via a right of use asset and lease liability. Lessees are allowed to account for short-term leases (i.e., leases with a term of 12 months or less) off-balance sheet, consistent with current operating lease accounting. A number of other significant changes to lease accounting have been effected through the issuance of this standard. The requirements of the new standard for leases shall be recognized and measured at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented. When adopted, the Company will be required to adjust equity at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, and the other comparative amounts disclosed for each prior period presented in the financial statements, as if the requirements of the new standard had always been applied. The new standard also contains practical expedients which the Company may elect to follow. The new standard is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements, including whether to elect the practical expedients outlined in the new standard.

 

 F-15 

 

 

ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which simplified accounting for share-based payments. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those years for public business entities. Early adoption is permitted in any interim or annual period provided that the entire ASU is adopted. Amendments in the ASU related to the timing of when excess tax benefits are recognized, minimum statutory withholding requirements, forfeitures, and intrinsic value should be applied using a modified retrospective transition method by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to equity as of the beginning of the period in which the guidance is adopted. Amendments related to the presentation of employee taxes paid on the statement of cash flows when an employer withholds shares should be applied retrospectively. Amendments requiring the recognition of excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies in the income statement should be applied prospectively. The amendments related to the presentation of excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows may be applied using either a prospective or retrospective transition method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements, including, where applicable, determining the method of adoption.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments,” which addresses eight classification issues related to the statement of cash flows: (1) debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs; (2) settlement of zero-coupon bonds; (3) contingent consideration payments made after a business combination; (4) proceeds from the settlement of insurance claims; (5) proceeds from the settlement of corporate-owned life insurance policies, including bank-owned life insurance policies; (6) distributions received from equity method investees; (7) beneficial interests in securitization transactions; and (8) separately identifiable cash flows and application of the predominance principle. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. The amendments in the ASU should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. If it is impracticable for the amendments to be applied retrospectively for some of the issues, the amendments for those issues may be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements, including the method of adoption.

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory,” which requires entities to recognize at the transaction date the income tax consequences of intercompany asset transfers other than inventory. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. For all other entities, the ASU is effective for annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash,” which requires companies to include cash and cash equivalents that have restrictions on withdrawal or use in total cash and cash equivalents on the statement of cash flows. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. For all other entities, the ASU is effective for annual periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements.

 

(2) INVENTORIES

 

Inventory consisted of the following components:

 

   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
         
Finished goods  $72,490   $44,764 
Raw materials   279    1,148 
Total inventories  $72,769   $45,912 

 

Included in prepaid expenses and other current assets were inventory deposits with third-party manufacturers at December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $437 and $813, respectively.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

(3) PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following:

 

      December 31, 
      2016   2015 
   Useful Lives        
Computer equipment and software  2 to 5 years  $3,634   $2,912 
Equipment and molds  2 to 10 years   16,609    9,536 
Furniture and fixtures  1 to 7 years   3,409    745 
Automobiles  5 years   230    199 
Building and Improvements  40 years   2,270    - 
Land      325    - 
Leasehold improvements  1 to 5 years   9,649    5,456 
       36,126    18,848 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization      (18,371)   (10,539)
              
Net property and equipment     $17,755   $8,309 

 

(4) ACQUISITION OF MOPHIE INC.

 

On February 2, 2016, ZAGG and ZM Acquisition, Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with mophie, a California corporation, the principal shareholders of mophie named therein (the “Principal Shareholders”), and Daniel Huang as representative of the mophie shareholders, warrant holders, and option holders, pursuant to which Merger Sub agreed to merge with and into mophie, with mophie continuing as the surviving corporation (the “Merger”). On March 3, 2016 (the “Acquisition Date”), the Company completed the Merger. The combination of ZAGG and mophie creates a diversified market leader in multiple mobile accessories categories.

 

The Company purchased mophie for total gross up-front consideration of $100,000 in cash, subject to an adjustment based on the estimated and actual net working capital of mophie as of the Acquisition Date. The Merger Agreement includes an earn-out provision whereby additional consideration could be paid based on whether mophie’s 12-month Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Merger Agreement) from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017 (the “Earnout Period”) exceeds $20,000, subject to certain tax adjustments as provided in the Merger Agreement. For every dollar in Adjusted EBITDA generated during the Earnout Period that exceeds $20,000, the Company will pay additional consideration at a five times multiple (“Earnout Consideration”), subject to certain tax adjustments as provided in the Merger Agreement, and the deposit of 10% of the Earnout Consideration into an indemnity escrow account. Any Earnout Consideration will initially be paid by the issuance of up to $5,000 in shares of the Company’s common stock valued as of February 2, 2016 (the day prior to the public announcement of the definitive agreement on February 3, 2016). Based on mophie’s Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Merger Agreement) from April 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, the Company presently expects that the mophie shareholders will not be entitled to any Earnout Consideration.

 

In addition to the Earnout Consideration, the Merger Agreement identifies three other contingent payments (the “Contingent Payments”) to be remitted to the Principal Shareholders upon receipt of such funds by ZAGG after the Acquisition Date, subject to any applicable offset rights of ZAGG under the Merger Agreement:

 

Federal and state tax refunds due to the Company related to 2012 and 2013 tax years;
Customs and duties refunds for pre-closing overpayments of customs and duties amounts to governmental agencies; and
Proceeds from the sale of real property located in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

 

$2,000 of the cash consideration paid to the Principal Shareholders was placed in an escrow account to cover any net working capital shortfall and indemnification claims of ZAGG. ZAGG and the Principal Shareholders also jointly purchased a $10,000 insurance policy with a $2,000 deductible that insures against breaches by mophie and the Principal Shareholders of representations and warranties set forth in the Merger Agreement.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

At the Acquisition Date, mophie’s estimated closing balance sheet reflected negative working capital of $23,478. Upon completion of the procedures to evaluate the working capital account, ZAGG has determined that the closing balance sheet reflected actual closing negative working capital and losses from breaches of representations, warranties and covenants that directly impacted current assets and current liabilities in the aggregate amount of $49,795, resulting in an additional actual closing working capital deficit and loss claims in the amount of $26,317. ZAGG has submitted to the Principal Shareholders a closing adjustment statement seeking the release to ZAGG of the $2,000 placed in escrow based on the portion of the overall net working capital deficit that ZAGG has determined to be recoverable under Section 2.16 of the Merger Agreement. Mr. Huang, as the Representative of the Shareholders, submitted a dispute notice in which he, on behalf of all Shareholders, disputed ZAGG’s closing adjustment statement, asserted that there is no additional working capital deficit, and demanded release of the $2,000 escrow fund to the Principal Shareholders. The Company is continuing to pursue its claims related to the net working capital deficit, which efforts have required the Company to resort to the independent accountant dispute resolution mechanism provided in the Merger Agreement in order to obtain the $2,000 placed in escrow.

 

ZAGG engaged in discussions with the Principal Shareholders and Mr. Huang to seek recovery against the Contingent Payments and otherwise to be made whole with respect to such balance of the working capital deficit and losses from breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. However, as of December 31, 2016, there had been no resolution of either of such amounts and a total of $26,317 was in dispute between the parties. Thus, the Company has recorded a net charge of $24,317 on the mophie purchase price during the year ended December 31, 2016, representing the disputed $26,317 partially offset by the $2,000 cash consideration placed in escrow, the recovery of which the Company believes to be likely.

 

The Company has commenced procedures to recover the amounts related to the aggregate net working capital deficit and losses from breaches of representations, warranties and covenants including (1) pursuing collection of the $2,000 escrow amount, (2) submitting claims under the $10,000 representation and warranty insurance policy put in place at the Acquisition Date, (3) pursuing any and all offset rights granted under the Merger Agreement with respect to the Contingent Payments that would have been paid to the Principal Shareholders and (4) pursuing litigation against Mr. Huang, the other mophie shareholders and others in Delaware and California for breaches of certain representations, warranties and covenants of mophie in the Merger Agreement that have resulted in damages exceeding $22,000.

 

On October 21, 2016, Mr. Huang, on behalf of the mophie Shareholders and himself filed a lawsuit in the Chancery Court of the State of Delaware alleging that the Company has breached the Merger Agreement by failing to pay certain of the Contingent Payments related to tax refunds and customs duties and claims damages in the amount of no less than $11,420 (see Note 13 for further discussion regarding the status of this litigation, including the Company’s counterclaims).

 

The following summarizes the components of the purchase consideration as of March 3, 2016:

 

       Adjustments to     
   Preliminary Allocation   Working Capital and   Final Allocation 
   March 3,
2016
   Fair
Value
   March 3,
2016
 
Cash consideration  $100,000   $-   $100,000 
Negative working capital at Acquisition Date   (23,478)   -    (23,478)
Additional negative working capital deficit   -    (26,317)   (26,317)
Contingent payments   11,283    856    12,139 
Total purchase price  $87,805   $(25,461)  $62,344 

 

The total purchase price of $62,344 has been allocated to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their respective fair values. The total purchase price was adjusted during the third quarter of 2016 because of (1) additional information related to the working capital reflected in the closing balance sheet and estimate of fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed and (2) the determination that the fair value of the Earnout Consideration is insignificant. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. All goodwill associated with the acquisition has been allocated to the mophie reporting unit.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The following table summarizes the final fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the Acquisition Date:

 

Cash and cash equivalents  $1,779 
Trade receivables (gross contractual receivables of $12,914)   12,823 
Inventories   24,911 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   1,073 
Income tax receivable   11,814 
Deferred tax assets   16,168 
Property and equipment   10,191 
Land held for sale   325 
Amortizable identifiable intangible assets    43,812 
Goodwill   12,272 
Accounts payable   (37,359)
Income tax payable   (196)
Accrued liabilities   (5,163)
Deferred revenue   (9)
Sales returns liability   (29,584)
Other noncurrent liabilities   (513)
Total  $62,344 

 

The following table summarizes the purchase price allocation as of March 3, 2016:

 

   Preliminary Purchase   Adjustments to   Final Purchase 
   Price Allocation   Working Capital and   Price Allocation 
   March 3,
2016
   Fair
Value
   March 3,
2016
 
Cash and cash equivalents  $1,779   $-   $1,779 
Trade receivables   13,483    (660)   12,823 
Inventories   32,335    (10,010)   22,325 
Inventory step-up   6,937    (4,351)   2,586 
Prepaid expenses   485    215    700 
Other assets   200    173    373 
Income tax receivable   10,958    856    11,814 
Deferred tax assets   24,925    (8,757)   16,168 
Property and equipment   10,191    -    10,191 
Land held for sale   325    -    325 
Amortizable identifiable intangible assets   45,463    (1,651)   43,812 
Goodwill   14,092    (1,820)   12,272 
Accounts payable   (34,228)   (3,131)   (37,359)
Income tax payable   (196)   -    (196)
Accrued liabilities   (5,185)   22    (5,163)
Deferred revenue   (800)   791    (9)
Sales returns liability   (14,468)   (15,116)   (29,584)
Deferred tax liabilities   (17,978)   17,978    - 
Other noncurrent liabilities   (513)   -    (513)
Total  $87,805   $(25,461)  $62,344 

 

The adjustments to working capital represented in the table above consist of (1) the additional actual closing working capital deficit of $26,317 and (2) adjustments to fair value of $856.

 

As part of the acquisition of mophie, the Company incurred legal, accounting, investment banking and other due diligence fees that were expensed when incurred. Total fees incurred related to the acquisition of mophie for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $2,591 which are included as a component of operating expenses on the consolidated statement of operations.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Identifiable Intangible Assets

 

Classes of acquired intangible assets include tradenames, patents and technology, customer relationships, non-compete agreements, and backlog. The fair value of the identifiable intangible assets was determined using various valuation methods, including the income and market approaches. For assets valued under the income approach, the estimate of the present value of expected future cash flows for each identifiable asset was based on discount rates which incorporate a risk premium to take into account the risks inherent in those expected cash flows. The expected cash flows were estimated using available historical data adjusted based on the Company’s historical experience and the expectations of market participants. The market approach was utilized to determine appropriate royalty rates applied to the valuation of the trademarks and technology. The preliminary amounts assigned to each class of intangible asset and the related preliminary weighted average amortization periods are as follows:

 

   Intangible asset class   Weighted-average amortization period 
     
Tradenames  $18,348         10.0 years 
Patents and technology   15,225    7.5 years 
Customer relationships   8,200      5.0 years 
Non-compete agreements   1,796    5.0 years 
Backlog   243    0.3 years 
Total  $43,812      

 

Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the mophie purchase price over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. $160 of the acquired goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

 

The Company believes that the primary factors supporting the amount of goodwill recognized are the significant growth opportunities and expected synergies of the combined entity.

 

Results of Operations

 

The results of operations of mophie are included in the Company’s results of operations beginning on March 3, 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2016, mophie generated net sales of $113,749 and had a net loss before tax of $31,145.

 

Pro forma Results from Operations

 

The following unaudited pro-forma results of operations for the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 give pro forma effect as if the acquisition and borrowings used to finance the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2015, after giving effect to certain adjustments including the amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, tax adjustments, specific transaction related expenses incurred prior to the execution date, and assumes the purchase price was allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based on their fair market values at the date of purchase.

 

   12 Months Ended 
   December 31, 2016   December 31, 2015 
Net sales  $419,183   $455,165 
Net loss  $(17,487)  $(5,393)
Basic loss per share  $(0.62)  $(0.19)
Diluted loss per share  $(0.62)  $(0.19)

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the transaction been consummated as of January 1, 2015. Furthermore, such unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of future operating results of the combined companies, due to changes in operating activities following the purchase, and should not be construed as representative of the operating results of the combined companies for any future dates or periods.

 

For the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, pro forma net loss includes pro forma amortization expense of $6,770 and $7,432, respectively. In addition, the Company included interest from the new credit facility and amortization of debt issuance costs for the 12 months ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $1,753 and $1,924, respectively. Material non-recurring adjustments excluded from the pro forma financial information for the 12 months ended December 31, 2015 consists of the $2,586 step up of mophie inventory to its fair value, which has been recorded as an unfavorable adjustment to cost of goods sold during the six months following the acquisition date.

 

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect events that either have occurred or may occur after the Merger, including, but not limited to, the anticipated realization of ongoing savings from operating synergies in subsequent periods.

 

(5) GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

Goodwill

 

There was an increase in goodwill during the year ended December 31, 2016 from $0 to $12,272 due to the Company’s acquisition of mophie on March 3, 2016. The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill:

 

Balance at December 31, 2015  $ 
Increase due to acquisitions   12,272 
Balance at December 31, 2016  $12,272 

 

The Company noted no impairment of goodwill for the year-ended December 31, 2016.

 

Long-lived Intangibles

 

   As of December 31, 2016
   Gross Carrying Amount   Acquisitions   Accumulated Amortization   Net Carrying Amount   Weighted Average Amortization Period
                    
Customer relationships  $41,500   $8,200   $(35,088)  $14,612   7.5 years
Tradenames   12,921    18,348    (9,763)   21,506   9.8 years
Patents and technology   6,003    15,225    (5,501)   15,727   8.8 years
Non-compete agreements   4,100    1,796    (4,399)   1,497   4.9 years
Other   324    243    (547)   20   2.4 years
Total amortizable assets  $64,848   $43,812   $(55,298)  $53,362   8.2 years

 

   As of December 31, 2015
   Gross Carrying Amount   Acquisitions   Accumulated Amortization   Net Carrying Amount   Weighted Average Amortization Period
                    
Customer relationships  $41,500   $   $(29,150)  $12,350   8.0 years
Tradenames   12,921        (6,253)   6,668   9.5 years
Patents and technology   5,805    198    (2,381)   3,622   11.9 years
Non-compete agreements   4,100        (3,729)   371   4.8 years
Other   324        (290)   34   4.1 years
Total amortizable assets  $64,650   $198   $(41,803)  $23,045   8.4 years

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Customer relationships, trademarks, and other intangibles are amortized on an accelerated basis consistent with their expected future cash flows over their estimated useful lives, which results in accelerated amortization. The remaining long-lived intangible assets are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful life. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 amortization expense was $13,495, $8,562, and $9,811, respectively. Amortization expense was primarily recorded as a component of operating expense, however, amortization expense related to acquired technology in 2016, 2015, and 2014 of $110, $109, and $102, respectively, was recorded as a component of cost of sales.

 

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company acquired certain patents and patent applications from a third party. The patents and patent applications relate to the screen protection product line and were acquired for consideration of 21 shares of ZAGG Inc common stock, which had a value of $198 on the date of acquisition. The $198 in patent acquisition costs is being amortized over the 14-year remaining weighted average life of the patents.

 

Estimated future amortization expense for long-lived intangibles is as follows:

 

2017  $12,387 
2018   11,351 
2019   9,267 
2020   6,653 
2021   4,148 
Thereafter   9,556 
Total  $53,362 

 

(6) INCOME TAXES

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before taxes for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 consisted of the following:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
US Operations  $(22,220)  $26,852   $19,487 
Foreign Operations   (1,339)   (1,154)   (2,553)
Total  $(23,559)  $25,698   $16,934 

 


The components of income tax benefit (provision) for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, are:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Current benefit (provision):            
Federal  $(89)  $(9,429)  $(9,705)
State   138    (1,783)   (2,502)
Foreign   (31)   (61)   (36)
Total current   18    (11,273)   (12,243)
Deferred benefit (provision):               
Federal   7,612    973    4,144 
State   342    189    1,626 
Foreign            
Total deferred   7,954    1,162    5,770 
Total benefit (provision)  $7,972   $(10,111)  $(6,473)

 

The following is a reconciliation of the income taxes computed using the federal statutory rate to the provision for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Tax at statutory rate (35%)  $8,246   $(8,994)  $(5,927)
State tax, net of federal tax benefit   1,041    (1,089)   (955)
Non-deductible expense and other   333    116    220 
Foreign tax rate differential   (491)   (464)   (900)
Domestic production activities deduction       459    688 
Return to provision adjustment   (36)   126    453 
Reserve related to unrecognized tax benefits   (452)   (264)   (541)
Interest and penalties   (14)   (1)   (37)
Effect of state rate changes, net of federal tax benefit   (655)       526 
   $7,972   $(10,111)  $(6,473)

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The tax effects of temporary differences that gave rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2016 and 2015, are as follows:

 

   2016   2015 
Deferred tax assets:        
Allowance for doubtful accounts  $286   $196 
Deferred revenue   27    7 
Inventories   12,724    5,581 
Stock-based compensation   1,857    2,406 
Sales returns accrual   7,788    2,974 
Acquisition costs, net of amortization   191    217 
Intangible assets   77    12,924 
Goodwill   1,663    1,886 
HzO investment   1,483    1,520 
Capital loss carry-over   271    278 
Reserve on note receivable   328    336 
Net operating loss carryforward   21,313     
Federal credit carryforwards   2,816     
Other liabilities   1,619    499 
Deferred tax assets   52,443    28,824 
Valuation allowance   (1,753)   (1,798)
Total deferred tax assets  $50,690   $27,026 

 

Deferred tax liabilities:        
Property and equipment   323    800 
Other   4     
Total gross deferred tax liabilities   327    800 
Net deferred tax assets   50,363   $26,226 

 

Deferred tax assets, net – current  $23,050   $10,840 
Deferred tax assets, net – noncurrent   27,313    15,386 
Net deferred tax assets  $50,363   $26,226 

 

The Company recorded a full valuation allowance against a deferred tax asset generated by capital losses on its investment in HzO. HzO is a development stage enterprise and given current operations and uncertainty of future profitability, management has determined that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be realizable. Given this, a full valuation allowance at December 31, 2016 and 2015 of $1,483 and $1,520, respectively, has been recorded against this deferred tax asset. In addition, at December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a full valuation allowance against deferred tax assets resulting from capital loss carry-overs of $271 and $278, respectively, as the Company determined that it was unlikely the capital loss carry-overs would be utilized.

 

At December 31, 2016, we had federal net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $57 million and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $35 million, which may be used to offset future taxable income. The net operating loss carryforwards will expire on various dates from 2034 through 2036.

 

Deferred income taxes arise from temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, which will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future. In evaluating our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including but not limited to scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. The assumptions about future taxable income require the use of significant judgment and are consistent with the plans and estimates we are using to manage the underlying businesses. Additionally, we consider historical performance in our evaluation of the realizability of deferred tax assets, specifically, three years of cumulative operating income (loss). Weighing both the positive and negative evidence, management concludes no valuation allowance needs to be recorded at December 31, 2016 except for the capital losses on the investment in Hz0 discussed above. Management believes it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize its deferred tax assets. Moreover, historical data provides evidence of sustained profitability.

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The Company has not recognized a deferred tax liability for the undistributed earnings of its foreign operations that arose in 2016 and prior years as the Company considers these earnings to be permanently reinvested. Cash held by foreign entities that is considered permanently re-invested totaled $4,458 as of December 31, 2016. Currently, there are no earnings and profits that reside in the Company’s foreign operations. A repatriation of cash would likely result in a return of basis. Upon the generation of future cumulative taxable income by the foreign operations and subsequent repatriation, the Company would need to accrue and pay the related tax. However, no tax would accrue in the case of the settlement of intercompany payables or payment of intercompany royalties. The Company considers these funds permanently re-invested and has no plans to repatriate them.

 

The Company recognizes the impact of a tax position in the financial statements if that position is more likely than not of being sustained upon audit, based on the technical merits of the position. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded a tax contingency of $2,230 and $1,265, respectively. The tax contingencies are primarily related to the Company's global tax strategy, certain transactions in foreign jurisdictions in prior periods, and research and development credits taken for federal and state purposes. Another component of the tax contingency relates to the mophie acquisition which relate to research and development credits taken for federal and state purposes. The tax contingencies, on a gross basis, are reconciled in the table below:

 

   2016   2015 
         
Unrecognized tax benefits, as of January 1  $1,265   $1,001 
Unrecognized tax benefits assumed in acquisition   513    - 
Gross increases – tax positions in current period   452    264 
Total benefit  $2,230   $1,265 

 

As of December 31, 2016, the Company's liability related to unrecognized tax benefits was $2,230 of which $2,081 would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company recorded $12, $2, and $37, respectively, in each year in interest and penalties.

 

ZAGG, on a separate company basis, is currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) for an amended federal tax return filed for 2012. The examination pertains to the research and development credit and the domestic manufacturing deduction. ZAGG is not currently under examination by any state tax authority, but remains subject to income tax examinations for each of its open tax years, which extend back to 2013 for federal income tax purposes and 2012 for state income tax purposes.

 

mophie, on a separate company basis, is currently under examination by the IRS for the years 2012 to 2015. While the IRS has not yet issued its final examination report, the IRS has indicated that the examination has been concluded for the 2012 to 2014 years with adjustments to (1) increase taxable income by $231 during the 2012 to 2015 period and (2) increase the research and development credit by $21 during the 2012 to 2014 period. These adjustments have been incorporated into the 2016 financial statements. The examination for the 2015 is currently underway and no adjustments have been proposed. mophie is not currently under examination by any state tax authority, but remains subject to income tax examinations for each of its open tax years, which extend back to 2012 for federal income tax purposes and 2012 for state income tax purposes.

 

(7) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company’s financial instruments included cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, a line of credit, and a term loan. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value due to the short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The carrying value of the debt balances approximate fair value because the variable interest rates reflect current market rates.

 

Fair Value Measurements

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, the following assets and liabilities were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using the level of inputs shown (in thousands):

 

       Fair Value Measurements Using: 
   December 31, 2016   Level 1
Inputs
   Level 2 Inputs   Level 3 Inputs 
Money market funds included in cash equivalents  $5   $5         

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

      Fair Value Measurements Using: 
   December 31, 2015   Level 1 Inputs   Level 2 Inputs   Level 3 Inputs 
Money market funds included in cash equivalents  $375   $375         

  

(8) NOTE RECEIVABLE

 

The Company entered into an agreement with a third party for a collateral-dependent note receivable on March 23, 2011. As of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the unpaid balance on the note receivable was fully reserved. The total unpaid principal balance, including accrued interest, late fees, attorney fees, and costs incurred in collection, as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 totaled $5,273 and $4,836, respectively. The increase to the reserve during the year ended December 31, 2016 consisted of accrued interest of $437. Additionally, as of December 31, 2016 the Company has foreclosed on all available collateral securing the loan; the remaining outstanding balance is unsecured.

 

(9) DEBT AND LETTERS OF CREDIT

 

On March 3, 2016, the Company entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (“Credit and Security Agreement”) with KeyBank, as the administrative agent, KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and ZB, N.A., dba Zions First National Bank.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement provides an $85,000 revolving credit commitment (“Line of Credit”). Borrowings and repayments under the Line of Credit may occur from time to time in the Company’s ordinary course of business through the maturity date of March 2, 2021, at which time any amounts outstanding are to be paid in full (60-month term). All borrowings under the Line of Credit are subject to a borrowing base limit, which is calculated from outstanding accounts receivable and inventory, and reported to the administrative agent at least monthly. Interest on the Line of Credit will accrue at the base rate plus 0.5% or LIBOR plus 1.5%. The Line of Credit is subject to an unused line fee calculated as 0.2% multiplied by the average unused amount of the Line of Credit.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides a $25,000 term loan commitment (“Term Loan”). Principal and interest payments on the Term Loan are to be made in consecutive monthly installments of $521 commencing on April 1, 2016 and continuing until the Term Loan is paid in full on March 2, 2020 (48-month term). Interest on the Term Loan will accrue at the base rate plus 1.0% or at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.0%.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement also provides for letters of credit with a fronting fee of 0.125% (paid per annum) for all issued and outstanding letters of credit.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement provides for a lockbox and cash collateral account that will be maintained with KeyBank. The Credit and Security Agreement is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company. The Credit and Security Agreement establishes two debt covenants that are measured on a quarterly basis starting with the quarter-ended June 30, 2016:

 

Maximum Leverage Ratio: Defined as the ratio of total funded indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement), which cannot be more than 3.50 on a trailing four quarter basis.
Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio: Defined as the ratio of Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement) minus taxes, capital distributions and unfunded capital expenditures divided by the sum of interest payments, principal payments, and capital lease payments; the minimum allowed under the Credit and Security Agreement is 1.10 on a trailing four quarter basis.

 

In connection with the establishment of the Credit and Security Agreement, the Company incurred and capitalized $1,144 of direct costs; $884 of the costs are related to the line of credit and as such are reflected as a component of other assets, and $260 was reflected as an offset to long-term debt in the consolidated balance sheet. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company amortized $202 of these loan costs, which are included as a component of interest expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, $56 and $38, respectively, in unused line fees had been incurred and was included as a component of interest expense in the consolidated statement of operations.

 

At December 31, 2016, the interest rate on the Line of Credit was 2.21%, the outstanding balance was $31,307. At December 31, 2015, there were no amounts outstanding.

 

At December 31, 2016, the weighted average interest rate on all outstanding borrowings under the revolving line of credit was 2.21%. At December 31, 2016, the effective interest rate on the Term Loan was 3.16%.

 

The Credit and Security Agreement includes a clause requiring a mandatory prepayment of a portion of the Term Loan calculated as 25% of Excess Cash Flows (as defined in the Credit and Security Agreement) for the year-ended 2016. Management performed the calculation at December 31, 2016 and determined that a prepayment of $4,299 will be required under the terms of the Credit and Security Agreement, which will be due on June 30, 2017. The amount of the mandatory prepayment along with other scheduled monthly payments are included in the current portion of long-term debt, net of deferred loan costs on the consolidated balance sheet.

 

Contractual future payments under the Credit and Security Agreement are as follows:

 

   Line of Credit   Term Loan   Total 
             
2017  $   $10,549   $10,549 
2018       6,250    6,250 
2019       3,514    3,514 
2020            
2021   31,307        31,307 
Thereafter            
Total  $31,307   $20,313   $51,620 

 

(10) STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS, AND RESTRICTED STOCK

 

Equity Incentive Award Plans

 

In 2007, the Company’s board of directors adopted and in 2008 the Company’s shareholders approved the ZAGG Incorporated 2007 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). On January 15, 2013, the Company’s board of directors adopted and in June 2013, the Company’s shareholders approved the ZAGG Inc 2013 Equity Incentive Award Plan (the “2013 Plan”), a new equity incentive plan intended to replace the 2007 Plan. Upon adoption of the 2013 Plan in January 2013, the Company ceased to grant awards pursuant to the 2007 Plan, though 6,239 shares remained available to grant under the 2007 Plan. All subsequent awards were, and all future awards will be, granted under the 2013 Plan. All awards that are outstanding under the 2007 Plan will continue to vest, be exercisable, and expire according to their respective terms.

 

The 2013 Plan is an “omnibus plan” under which stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance share awards, restricted stock, and restricted stock units can be awarded.  The 2013 Plan’s initial share reservation is 5,000 shares. The term of the plan is for 10 years from the date of its adoption. As of December 31, 2016, there were 2,999 shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Common Stock Options

 

Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant; those option awards generally vest based on three years of continuous service and have five-year contractual terms.

 

The fair value of stock options has historically been estimated as of the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, though no stock options were granted during 2016, 2015, or 2014.

 

The following table summarizes the stock option activity for the Company’s stock incentive plans for the year ended December 31, 2016:

 

   Options  

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term

  

Net

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
   (In thousands)  (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands) 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015   93   $8.14    0.2   $259 
Exercised   (93)   8.14    -    - 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   -   $-    -   $- 

 

The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $14, $416, and $417, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, there was $0 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock options granted under the stock incentive plans. The total grant date fair value of options vested (no options vested in 2016 or 2015) during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $0, $0, and $154, respectively.

 

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense only for those options that are expected to vest. The estimated fair value of the stock options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the award. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded equity-based compensation expense of $0, $0 and $28, respectively, which is included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. The net tax benefit recognized on equity-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was $0, $0, and $73, respectively. The tax benefit realized from stock options exercised for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $48, $151, and $73, respectively.

 

Warrants

 

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company did not grant warrants to purchase common stock. Warrants outstanding at December 31, 2016 were granted prior to 2013. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company recorded expense of zero in each respective year related to warrant grants.

 

The following table summarizes the warrant activity for the year ended December 31, 2016:

 

   Warrants  

Weighted- Average Exercise Price

  

Weighted-

Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term

  

Net

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

 
   (In thousands)   (Per share)   (In years)   (In thousands) 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015   78   $9.03    0.7   $148 
Exercised   (28)   9.05    -    - 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   50   $9.02    0.1   $(96)
Exercisable at December 31, 2016   50   $9.02    0.1   $(96)

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The weighted-average and grant-date or vest-date fair value of warrants granted during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was zero as no grants occurred from 2014 to 2016. The total intrinsic value of warrants exercised during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was $0, $277, and $18, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2016, there was $0 of total unrecognized estimated compensation cost related to nonvested warrants granted. The total fair value of warrants vested during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $0, $0, and $33, respectively.

 

For warrants that are compensatory, the Company records share-based compensation expense related to warrants only for warrants that have vested. The amount of the expense recognized is based on the estimated fair value of the warrants on the vesting date. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company recorded equity-based compensation expense related to warrants of zero in each respective year. The net tax benefit recognized on equity-based compensation expense related to warrants for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 was zero in each respective year. The tax benefit realized from compensatory warrants exercised for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was $0, $69, and $9, respectively.

 

Restricted Stock

 

Restricted stock awards are granted with a fair value equal to the ending stock price on the date of grant. A summary of the status of the Company’s restricted stock as of December 31, 2016, and changes during the year ended December 31, 2016, is presented below:

 

   Restricted Stock  

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 
   (In thousands)   (Per share) 
Outstanding at December 31, 2015   782   $6.47 
Granted   1,071    7.85 
Vested   (684)   6.33 
Forfeited   (403)   7.66 
Outstanding at December 31, 2016   766   $7.89 

 

As of December 31, 2016, there was $3,530 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested restricted stock awards granted under the stock incentive plans. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 0.9 years.

 

The Company recorded share-based compensation expense only for restricted stock that is expected to vest. The estimated fair value of the restricted stock awards is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the vesting term of the award. The Company recognizes compensation expense on a straight-line basis for those performance-based awards that management estimates the performance criteria are probable to be achieved. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, the Company recorded equity-based compensation expense of $3,830, $3,893, and $2,220, respectively, which is included as a component of selling, general and administrative expense. The net tax benefit recognized on equity-based compensation expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $1,465, $1,489, and $785, respectively. The tax benefit realized from vested restricted stock for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, was $2,119, $1,014, and $378, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, certain ZAGG employees elected to receive a net amount of shares upon the vesting of restricted stock grants in exchange for the Company incurring the tax liability for the fair value of the award on the vest date. This resulted in the Company recording $630, $724, and $75, respectively, as a reduction to additional paid-in capital.

 

(11) TREASURY STOCK

 

During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $20,000 of the Company’s outstanding common stock with no expiration date. The Company’s board of directors also authorized the use of a Rule 10b5-1 plan, which was put into place during the fourth quarter of 2016.

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company purchased 152 and 2,030 shares, respectively, of ZAGG Inc common stock. Cash consideration paid for the purchase of ZAGG Inc common stock for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 was $951 and $14,930, respectively, which included commissions paid to brokers of $6 and $61, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the weighted average price per share was $6.23 and $7.32, respectively. The consideration paid has been recorded within stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheet.

 

In addition, during the third quarter of 2015, the Company foreclosed on 80 shares of ZAGG Inc common stock linked to the full recourse note receivable. The Company foreclosed on these shares at a price per share of $8.59 and a total value of $688. These shares are currently being held by the Company as treasury stock.

 

(12) DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN

 

The Company offers a 401(k) plan for full-time employees that have been with the Company for over 90 days. The Company matches participant contributions of 100% up to 5% of an employees’ salary. Costs recognized for the year ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 related to the employer 401(k) match totaled $941, $335, and $414, respectively.

 

(13) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Operating leases

 

The Company leases office and warehouse space, office equipment, and mall cart locations under operating leases that expire through 2023. Future minimum rental payments required under the operating leases at December 31, 2016 are as follows:

 

2017  $2,923 
2018   2,165 
2019   1,708 
2020   1,522 
2021   1,448 
Thereafter   2,556 
Total  $12,322 

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, rent expense was $3,190, $1,642, and $1,640, respectively. Rent expense is recognized on a basis which approximates straight line over the lease term. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014 was net of sublease income of $0, $0, and $910 respectively. Rent expense, net of sublease income, is recorded as a component of selling, general and administrative expense on the consolidated statement of operations.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Commercial Litigation

 

Daniel Huang, individually and as shareholder representative v. ZAGG Inc, Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, C.A. No. 12842.  On October 21, 2016, Daniel Huang as the representative of the shareholders of mophie, under the Merger Agreement dated February 2, 2016, by and among the Company, ZM Acquisition, Inc. and mophie, inc., filed a lawsuit against the Company alleging that the Company breached the Merger Agreement by failing to pay certain contingent payments (the “Contingent Payments”) related to tax refunds and customs duty recoveries and seeks damages in an amount no less than $11,420.  On December 16, 2016, the Company filed an Answer and Counterclaims in the lawsuit. In its Answer, the Company acknowledges its obligation under the Merger Agreement to make the Contingent Payments, but avers that this obligation is subject to rights of offset and recoupment, each of which applies to Huang’s claims. In its Answer, the Company denies that any payments are due at this time or that it is in breach of any provision of the Merger Agreement. Regarding the Counterclaim, after the closing of the merger, ZAGG discovered breaches of certain representations, warranties and covenants made by Mr. Huang and mophie that have resulted in damages exceeding $22,000. In addition to these breaches, the Company has also discovered that mophie fraudulently misrepresented or omitted facts related to (i) a certain product return program, resulting in a substantial overstatement of the value of mophie’s inventory and understatement of mophie’s sales return reserve, (ii) breaches of contracts by Mr. Huang and certain other former employees of pre-merger mophie, and (iii) certain intellectual property belonging to mophie that was misappropriated by Mr. Huang and other former employees of pre-merger mophie. In its Counterclaims, the Company asserts claims based on these facts against Mr. Huang and certain other indemnitors for breaches of representations and warranties in the Merger Agreement, breaches of covenants of the Merger Agreement, fraudulent concealment and declaratory judgment. The Company recorded a liability based on its estimate of the Contingent Payments as part of purchase accounting. The Company will accrue for future Contingent Payments, including tax refunds, proceeds received on the land held for sale, and customs duty recoveries as they are collected. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

ZAGG Inc et al. v. Daniel Huang et al., Orange County Superior Court, State of California, Civil No. 30-2016-00892767-CU-BC-CJC. On December 15, 2016, the Company and mophie filed a complaint against Mr. Huang and Immotor, LLC (“Immotor”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Huang and the company he founded, Immotor, misappropriated confidential information belonging to mophie while Mr. Huang was serving as an officer and director of mophie. Based on these allegations, mophie asserts claims for breach of contract, trade secret misappropriation in violation of California Civil Code § 3426 et seq., breach of fiduciary duty, and conversion, and the Company asserts claims against Mr. Huang for breaches of his employment agreement, inventions agreement, separation agreement and consulting agreement. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

Peter Kravitz v. ZAGG Inc., U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Delaware, Adv. Pro. No. 15-51558(BLS). On October 29, 2015, Kravitz, as Liquidating Trustee (the “Trustee”) of the RSH Liquidating Trust (formerly known as RadioShack) filed a complaint against the Company, alleging, among other things, that the Company received preference payments for product the Company sold and delivered to RadioShack in the amount of $1,834 pursuant to Section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code and in the alternative pursuant to Section 548 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Company believes that the Trustee’s claims are without merit and is vigorously defending against them. On February 2, 2016, the Company filed its answer to the complaint stating, among other things, that the Company has a full and complete defense to the Trustee’s allegations in that all payments were received by the Company in the ordinary course of business and all payments received by the Company were paid pursuant to ordinary business terms. The Company also asserted the defense that the Company provided subsequent new value to RadioShack and that the payments are otherwise not recoverable by the Trustee. The case is currently in the discovery phase, and no trial has been set in the matter. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Eric Stotz and Alan Charles v. mophie inc., U.S. District Court, Central District of California, Civil Action No. 2:16-cv-08898-GW-FFM. On January 13, 2017, Eric Stotz and Alan Charles, individually and on behalf of a purported class, filed their first amended class action complaint alleging that they purchased certain external battery packs and that the battery packs for use with their cells phones did not extend the life of their cell phones’ internal batteries as advertised and adversely affected the phones’ internal battery life. Plaintiffs allege violations of California’s unfair competition law, California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, New York’s unlawful deceptive acts and practices statute, and New York’s false advertising law. The Company will respond in due course and will defend the claims and otherwise respond to the allegations. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

Patent/Trademark Litigation

 

Inter Partes Review of Patent No. 8,567,596 B1 in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”), Case IPR2014-01262. On August 8, 2014, Tech 21 UK LTD. filed a Corrected Petition requesting inter partes review of claims 1-18 of U.S. Patent No. 8,567,596. Inter partes review was instituted on February 19, 2015. On January 27, 2016, the PTAB ordered that certain claims in the patent were unpatentable and other claims were canceled.  On March 21, 2016, the Company filed an appeal of the PTAB’s decision in the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The Company filed its initial brief on July 26, 2016.  Appellee filed its initial brief on September 9, 2016.  The Company filed its reply brief on September 23, 2016.  On October 27, 2016, the Company filed notice regarding availability for oral argument.  A hearing in this case is scheduled for April 6, 2017.  While under appeal, the patent remains in force.  At December 31, 2016, unamortized book value of $1,959 remained on the Company’s books for acquisition costs related to this patent, which is included in the balance of intangible assets on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company will continue to evaluate the recorded book value and useful life of the intellectual property subject to the patent and will reflect any changes in estimates that result from this matter prospectively.

 

MobileExp, LLC v. mophie inc., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, Civil Action No. 2:16-cv-1340. On November 30, 2016, MobileExp, LLC filed a lawsuit alleging that mophie Space Pack for the iPhone 5S, 5, 6, 6 Plus, and iPad Mini infringed on certain claims of U.S. Patent No. 8,879,246. The Company will respond in due course and will defend the claims and otherwise respond to claimed infringement. This matter is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

SEC Investigation

 

In the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company received requests to provide documentation and information to the staff of the SEC in connection with an investigation being conducted by the SEC’s Salt Lake City office.  The Company believes the investigation includes a review of the facts and circumstances surrounding former Chief Executive Officer Robert Pedersen’s pledge and subsequent sale of Company shares and the Company’s failure to disclose such pledges and sales. The Company responded to these requests and is cooperating with the staff although there has been no resolution to date.

 

Other Litigation

 

The Company is not a party to any other material litigation or claims at this time. While the Company currently believes that the amount of any ultimate potential loss for known matters would not be material to the Company’s financial condition, the outcome of these actions is inherently difficult to predict. In the event of an adverse outcome, the ultimate potential loss could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations in a particular period.

 

The Company records a liability when a particular contingency is probable and estimable. Other than those discussed above, the Company has not accrued for any loss at December 31, 2016 in the consolidated financial statements as the Company does not consider a loss to be probable or estimable. The Company faces contingencies that are reasonably possible to occur; however, the reasonably possible exposure to losses cannot currently be estimated.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

(14) CONCENTRATIONS

 

Concentration of credit risk

 

Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash with high credit quality financial institutions. The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts, which, at times, exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts through December 31, 2016.

 

At December 31, 2016, the balance of accounts receivable from three separate customers exceeded 10%: Superior Communications, Inc. (“Superior”), Best Buy Co., Inc. (“Best Buy”), and GENCO Distribution Systems, Inc.(“GENCO”). At December 31, 2015, the balance of accounts receivable from two separate customers exceeded 10%:

 

   2016   2015 
Superior   32%   31%
Best Buy   22%   29%
GENCO   10%   5%

 

No other customer account balances were more than 10% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2016 or 2015. If one or more of the Company’s significant customers were to become insolvent or were otherwise unable to pay for the products provided, it would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.

 

Concentration of supplier

 

We do not directly manufacture any of our products, rather, we employ various third party manufacturing partners in the United States and Asia to perform these services on our behalf. The services employed by these third parties include the selection of sub-suppliers that provide raw materials and other components used in the manufacturing process. We have endeavored to use common components and readily available raw materials in the design of our products that can be sourced from multiple sub-suppliers. However, raw film used in our InvisibleShield film and InvisibleShield On-Demand (“ISOD”) products has been produced by a single supplier for the last nine years. Our film supplier has contractually agreed to not sell the raw materials to any of our competitors.

 

Below is a high-level summary by product category of the manufacturing sources used by the Company:

 

Screen Protection – Our screen product line is comprised of sales of InvisibleShield glass products, InvisibleShield film products, and ISOD film blanks. InvisibleShield glass products are sourced from factories in Asia with protective glass expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components. Our InvisibleShield film and ISOD products are sourced through our third-party logistics partner, who purchases the raw film inventory from a single supplier (as discussed above).
Battery Cases and Power Management – Our battery case and power management product lines consists of power products that are designed to provide on-the-go power for tablets, smartphones, MP3 players, cameras, and virtually all other electronic mobile devices. Our power products are sourced from factories in Asia with battery expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

Keyboards – Our keyboard product line consists of (1) device specific keyboards designed to fit individual tablets produced by original equipment manufacturers and (2) keyboards that are designed to be device agnostic and can be used on virtually any mobile device. Our keyboard products are sourced from factories in Asia with keyboard expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.
Audio – Our audio product line consists of earbuds and headphones that are designed to be compatible with virtually all electronic mobile devices. Our audio products are sourced from factories in Asia with audio expertise, each of which uses a number of sub-suppliers for raw materials and other components.

 

Our product and operations teams work closely with suppliers from initial product development and throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that (1) the supplier understands and will build according to product specifications, (2) appropriate quality is maintained for the finished goods and for all sub-components, and (3) the supplier can meet our supply needs.

 

Concentration of sales

 

For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, or 2014, Superior, Best Buy, and GENCO were our largest customers which accounted for over 10% of sales as follows:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
Superior   27%   17%   6%
Best Buy   11%   20%   30%
GENCO   11%   11%   11%

 

During 2016 and 2015 no other customers accounted for greater than 10% of net sales and in 2014, one other customer accounted for greater than 10% of net sales. Other than Superior, Best Buy and GENCO, those customers with over 10% of net sales in a given year tend to change from year-to-year.

 

Although we have contracts in place governing our relationships with customers, the contracts are not long-term and all of our retailers generally purchase from us on a purchase order basis. As a result, these retailers generally may, with little or no notice or penalty, cease ordering and selling our products, or materially reduce their orders. If any of these retailers cease selling our products, slow their rate of purchase of our products, or decrease the number of products they purchase, our results of operations could be adversely affected.

 

The percentage of sales by geographic region for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, was approximately:

 

   2016   2015   2014 
United States   88%   91%   90%
Europe   7%   8%   7%
Other   5%   1%   3%

 

At December 31, 2016 and 2015, net assets located overseas in international locations totaled $16,588 and $8,387, respectively.

 

(15) SEGMENT REPORTING

 

The Company designs, produces, and distributes professional and premium creative product solutions in domestic and international markets. The Company’s operations are conducted in two reporting business segments: ZAGG and mophie. The Company defines its segments as those operations whose results its chief operating decision maker regularly reviews to analyze performance and allocate resources. The results of operations of mophie are included in the Company’s results of operations beginning on March 3, 2016.

 

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

The ZAGG segment designs and distributes screen protection, keyboards for tablet computers and other mobile devices, earbuds, headphones, Bluetooth speakers, mobile power, cables, and cases under the ZAGG, InvisibleShield, and IFROGZ brands. Domestic operations are headquartered in Midvale, Utah, while international operations are directed from Shannon, Ireland.

 

The mophie segment designs and distributes power cases, mobile power, cases, and cables under the mophie brand. Worldwide operations are headquartered in Tustin, California.

 

The Company measures the results of its segments using, among other measures, each segment's net sales, gross profit, and operating income (loss).

 

Net sales by segment are as follows:

 

   2016   2015 
         
ZAGG segment  $288,108   $269,311 
mophie segment   113,749     
Net sales  $401,857   $269,311 

 

Gross profit by segment is as follows:

 

   2016   2015 
         
ZAGG segment  $115,123   $101,684 
mophie segment   12,479     
Gross profit  $127,602   $101,684 

 

Income (loss) from operations by segment is as follows:

 

   2016   2015 
         
ZAGG segment  $9,817   $25,864 
mophie segment   (31,177)    
Income (loss) from operations  $(21,360)  $25,864 

 

Total assets by segment are as follows:

 

  

December 31, 2016

  

December 31, 2015

 
         
ZAGG segment  $156,123   $179,541 
mophie segment   154,606     
Total assets  $310,729   $179,541 

 

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ZAGG INC AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars, units, & shares in thousands, except per share data)

 

(16) QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

 

Quarterly financial information is presented in the following summary:

 

   Year ended December 31, 2016 
   First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Year 
Net sales  $62,432   $99,833   $124,662   $114,930   $401,857 
Loss from operations   (3,703)   (1,352)   (12,710)   (3,595)   (21,360)
Net loss   (3,290)   (1,046)   (7,105)   (4,146)   (15,587)
Earnings (loss) per share: (1)                         
Basic  $(0.12)  $(0.04)  $(0.25)  $(0.15)  $(0.56)
Diluted   (0.12)   (0.04)   (0.25)   (0.15)   (0.56)
Weighted average common shares:                         
Basic   27,710    28,126    28,125    28,061    28,006 
Diluted   27,710    28,126    28,125    28,061    28,006 

 

   Year ended December 31, 2015 
   First
Quarter
   Second
Quarter
   Third
Quarter
   Fourth
Quarter
   Year 
Net sales  $57,216   $66,689   $66,774   $78,632   $269,311 
Income from operations   5,439    6,253    6,228    7,944    25,864 
Net income   3,200    3,691    3,739    4,957    15,587 
Earnings per share: (1)                         
Basic  $0.11   $0.13   $0.13   $0.18   $0.54 
Diluted   0.11    0.12    0.13    0.18    0.54 
Weighted average common shares:                         
Basic   29,380    29,521    28,734    27,483    28,773 
Diluted   29,678    29,754    28,930    28,022    29,089 

 

(1) The earnings per share calculations for each of the quarters were based upon the weighted average number of shares outstanding during each period, and the sum of the quarters may not be equal to the full year earnings per common share amounts.

 

 

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