GAIA INC

References in this report to “we”, “us”, “our”, the “Company” or “Gaia” refer to Gaia, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise. All textual currency references are expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars (unless otherwise indicated).

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

Gaia, Inc. operates a global digital video subscription service and on-line community that strives to connect a unique and underserved member base. Our digital content library includes over 10,000 titles, with a growing selection of titles available in Spanish, German and French. Our members have unlimited access to this vast library of inspiring films, cutting edge documentaries, interviews, yoga classes, transformation-related content and more –88% of which is exclusively available to our members for digital streaming on most internet-connected devices anytime, anywhere, commercial free.

Our mission is to create a transformational network that empowers a global conscious community. Content on our network is currently organized into four primary channels—Yoga, Transformation, Alternative Healing, and Seeking Truth—and delivered directly to our members through our streaming platform. We curate programming for these channels by producing content in our in-house production studios with a staff of media professionals. This produced and owned content currently comprises approximately 75% of our members’ viewing time. We complement our produced and owned content through long term licensing agreements.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods disclosed in this report are not necessarily indicative of future financial results.

Use of Estimates and Reclassifications

The preparation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures. Although we base these estimates on our best knowledge of current events and actions that we may undertake in the future, actual results may be different from the estimates. We have made certain reclassifications to prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentations.

As disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 29, 2024, the Company determined it had the ability to exercise influence over Telomeron, Inc. (“Telomeron”) and, therefore, used the equity method of accounting to account for its equity interest. During the first quarter of 2024, the Company determined it no longer has the ability to exercise significant influence over Telomeron and, as such, the investment was reclassified at its carrying value to an equity security investment. The investment has been reclassed into Investments and other assets, net on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies as described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The following recently issued accounting pronouncements are being evaluated but have not yet been adopted.

In October 2023, Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements (“ASU 2023-06”), to clarify or improve disclosure and presentation requirements of a variety of topics and align the requirements in the FASB ASC with the SEC’s regulations. The amendments in ASU 2023-06 will become effective on the date the related disclosures are removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K by the SEC, and will no longer be effective if the SEC has not removed the applicable disclosure requirement by June 30, 2027. Early adoption is prohibited. We are currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-06 on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (ASC Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC Topic 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (ASC Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires public entities, on an annual basis, to provide disclosure of specific categories in the rate reconciliation, as well as disclosure of income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09.

2. Revenue Recognition

Revenues consist primarily of subscription fees paid by our members. We present revenues net of the taxes that are collected from members and remitted to governmental authorities. Members are billed in advance and revenues are recognized ratably over the subscription term. Deferred revenues consist of subscription fees collected from members that have not been earned and are recognized ratably over the remaining term of the subscription. We recognize revenue on a net basis for relationships where our third-party platform partners (“Partners”) have the primary relationship, including billing and service delivery, with the member. We recognize revenue on a gross basis for members whose primary relationship is with Gaia. Payments made to Partners to assist in promoting our service on their platforms are expensed to marketing expenses in the period incurred. We do not allow access to our service to be provided as part of a bundle by any of our Partners.

3. Equity and Share-Based Compensation

During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized approximately$341 and$56, respectively, of share-based compensation expense. During the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, we recognized approximately$1,003 and$599, respectively, of share-based compensation expense. Total share-based compensation expense is reported in selling and operating expenses and corporate, general and administration expenses on our interim condensed consolidated statements of operations. There wereno options exercised during thethree and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.

4. Debt

On September 9, 2020, our wholly owned subsidiary Boulder Road LLC (“Boulder Road”) sold a 50% undivided interest in a portion of our corporate campus to Westside Boulder, LLC (“Westside”). Boulder Road retained a 50% undivided interest in the property as well as full ownership of our studio and production facilities. Boulder Road received consideration of $13.2 million in the transaction.

On December 28, 2020, Boulder Road and Westside (“Borrower”) entered into a loan agreement with First Interstate Bank, as lender, providing for a mortgage loan in the principal amount of $13.0 million. The mortgage bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.75% per annum, matures on December 28, 2025, is secured by a deed of trust on our corporate campus, a portion of which is owned by Boulder Road and Westside as tenants-in-common and the remainder of which is owned by Boulder Road. Westside and Boulder Road each received 50% of the loan proceeds and are each responsible for 50% of the monthly installments. Gaia guaranteed payment of the mortgage. The mortgage contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (each with customary exceptions), including limitations on the Borrower’s ability to incur liens or debt, make investments, or engage in certain fundamental changes. Additionally, the Credit Agreement requires Boulder Road to maintain a minimum Debt Service Ratio – Pre Distribution of 1.35 to 1.00 annually and a minimum Debt Service Ratio – Post Distribution of 1.15 to 1.00 annually. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Borrower was in compliance with all related covenants.

On August 25, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), Gaia, as borrower, and certain subsidiaries, as guarantors, entered into a Credit and Security Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with KeyBank National Association (“KeyBank”). The Credit Agreement provides for a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $10 million with a sublimit of $1 million available for issuances of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are available for working capital and general corporate purposes, but not to fund any permanent acquisitions or other investments. There wereno outstanding borrowings as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.

Loans made, or letters of credit issued, under the Credit Agreement mature on August 25, 2025 and are secured (subject to permitted liens and other exceptions) by a first priority lien on all business assets, including intellectual property, of Gaia and the subsidiary guarantors.

Any advance under the Credit Agreement shall bear interest at the Daily Simple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) (subject to a floor of 0.00%), plus, the SOFR Index Adjustment of 0.10%, plus a margin of 2.00%; provided, that, during the existence of a Benchmark Unavailability Period or a SOFR Unavailability Period, advances shall bear interest at the Base Rate, which is a fluctuating interest rate per annum equal to the highest of (i) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (ii) KeyBank’s “prime rate,” (iii) SOFR and (iv)3.00%, plus, in each instance, a margin of 1.00%.

The aggregate outstanding amount of advances under the Credit Agreement is required to be $0 for at least 30 consecutive days during the period commencing on the 12-month anniversary of the Closing Date and ending on the 24-month anniversary of the Closing Date. The Company satisfied this requirement during October and November 2023.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (each with customary exceptions), including limitations on the Company’s ability to incur liens or debt, make investments, pay dividends, enter into transactions with its affiliates and engage in certain fundamental changes. Additionally, the Credit Agreement requires Gaia to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.20 to 1.00 and to not permit the Leverage Ratio to exceed 1.50 to 1.00 for any computation period. As of September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Borrower was in compliance with all related covenants.

Maturities on long-term debt, net are:

5. Leases

In connection with the sale of a portion of our corporate campus as further discussed in Note 4, we leased the property pursuant to a master lease for an initial term extending through September 30, 2030, with twofive-year extensions. The extension options are not recognized as part of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. We record the right to use the underlying asset for the operating lease term as an asset and our obligation to make lease payments as a liability, based on the present value of the lease payments over the initial lease term. At September 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term was 6 years and the weighted average discount rate was 3.75%.

Because the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable, we used our incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of lease payments. Information related to our right-of-use asset and related lease liability were as follows:

Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Our operating lease expense was$266 and$265 for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and$796 and$795 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. At September 30, 2024, and for the subsequent years ending December 31, future maturity is as follows:

6. Loss Per Share

Basic loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock during the period. Diluted loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of common stock and, when dilutive, potential shares of common stock outstanding during the period (“common stock equivalents”). Common stock equivalents consist of incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units utilizing the treasury stock method.

The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding computation is:

We excluded the effect of the below elements from our calculation of diluted loss per share, as their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive, as there were no earnings attributable to common shareholders:

7. Income Taxes

Periodically, we perform assessments of the realization of our net deferred tax assets considering all available evidence, both positive and negative. Based on our historical operating losses, combined with our plans to continue to invest in our revenue growth and content library, we have a full valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2024. As of September 30, 2024, our net operating loss carryforw ards on a gross basis were $80.5 million and $26.1 million for federal and state, respectively. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) is a stimulus bill which was in response to economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The CARES Act provided an employee retention credit, which is a refundable tax credit against certain employment taxes. During 2023, we recorded $1.75 million related to the employee retention credit in Selling and operating expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations with a related receivable balance from the United States government related to the CARES Act, which is recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

8. Contingencies

From time to time, we are involved in legal proceedings that we consider to be in the normal course of business. We record accruals for losses related to those matters against us that we consider to be probable and that can be reasonably estimated. Based on available information, in the opinion of management, settlements, arbitration awards and final judgments, if any, that are considered probable of being rendered against us in litigation or arbitration in existence at September 30, 2024, and that can be reasonably estimated, are either reserved against or would not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

The Company is subject to tax examinations for non-income taxes in foreign jurisdictions where it provides services to consumers residing in foreign jurisdictions. A number of these examinations are ongoing and, in certain cases, have resulted in assessments from foreign tax authorities. An accrual for non-income tax liability is recognized for foreign jurisdictions when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the non-income tax exposure can be reasonably estimated. For other foreign jurisdictions requiring non-income taxes, the Company has determined that the non-income tax exposure is reasonably possible. However, considering the Company is in early stages of the examination and the Company’s prior experience with foreign tax authorities, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the amount of non-income tax exposure that may be incurred.

9. Segment and Geographic Information

Our chief operating decision maker reviews operating results on a consolidated basis and has determined that we have one reportable segment. We have members in the United States and over 185 foreign countries. The major geographic territories are the U.S., Canada and Australia based on the billing location of the member.

The following represents geographical data for our operations:

10. Igniton Transaction

In April 2024, the Company entered into a series of transactions with its subsidiary, Igniton, and a third-party entity to purchase a perpetual license for a total of $16.2 million of consideration comprised of $10.2 million of cash and $5.0 million of common stock of Igniton and $1.0 million of the Company’s equity security investment in Telomeron (the “License Purchase”). The license allows the Company to utilize the technology developed by the third party. This license is being recorded within the Technology license, net line item on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The License Purchase was funded through an equity financing through Igniton which raised $6.8 million of cash from third-party investors and $4.0 million investment from Gaia.

Technology license, net consists of the following as of September 30, 2024:

The following schedule discloses the effects of changes in the Company’s ownership of Igniton on the Company’s equity, as a result of the Igniton Transaction, for the periods presented:

On April 18, 2024, Igniton, Inc., a Colorado corporation (“Igniton”), and subsidiary of the Company, closed a sale of 2,750,000 shares of Igniton common stock (the “Igniton Shares”) to certain funds managed by AWM Investment Company, Inc. (“AWM”) for total net proceeds of approximately $3.2 million. Igniton’s total proceeds included an approximately $0.4 million premium (the “Premium”) that was passed to the Company in exchange for the issuance to AWM of a non-transferable right granting AWM a one-time ability to sell the Igniton Shares to the Company for the total net proceeds paid (the “Option”), payable at the Company’s option, in cash or shares of the Company’s Class A common stock having a value per share equal to the trailing 5-day average Volume-Weighted Average Price (“VWAP”) prior to the exercise of the Option. The amounts have been recorded within Additional paid-in capital and Noncontrolling interests within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity.

11. Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated and determined there were no subsequent events as of the filing of this Form 10-Q.