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PETMED EXPRESS INC

For the period ended Jun 30, 2024. Filed Aug 7, 2024.

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Jun 30, 2024 · Filed Aug 7, 2024

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Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

June 30,2024March 31,2024
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$45,992$55,296
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $109 and $273, respectively2,2613,283
Inventories25,52028,556
Prepaid expenses and other current assets3,8516,325
Prepaid income taxes–188
Total current assets77,62493,648
Noncurrent assets:
Property and equipment, net26,10926,657
Intangible and other assets, net16,01416,503
Goodwill26,65826,658
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net1,2971,432
Deferred tax assets, net5,0124,986
Total noncurrent assets75,09076,236
Total assets$152,714$169,884
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$24,467$37,024
Sales tax payable25,33125,012
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities5,2017,060
Current operating lease liabilities438459
Deferred revenue2,1462,603
Income taxes payable717—
Total current liabilities58,30072,158
Long-term operating lease liabilities883995
Total liabilities59,18373,153
Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 2,500 convertible shares issued and outstanding with a liquidation preference of $4 per share99
Common stock, $.001 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized; 20,600,652 and 21,148,692 shares issued and outstanding, respectively2121
Additional paid-in capital16,94225,146
Retained earnings76,55971,555
Total shareholders' equity93,53196,731
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$152,714$169,884

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)

Three Months EndedJune 30,
20242023
Sales$67,952$78,244
Cost of sales49,98155,718
Gross profit17,97122,526
Operating expenses:
General and administrative (including stock compensation of $(8,204) and $1,760, respectively)4,87415,711
Advertising6,9907,265
Depreciation and amortization1,7211,678
Total operating expenses13,58524,654
Income (loss) from operations4,386(2,128)
Other income:
Interest income, net95194
Other, net231506
Total other income326700
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes4,712(1,428)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes958(292)
Net income (loss)$3,754$(1,136)
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$0.18$(0.06)
Diluted$0.18$(0.06)
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic20,513,28120,332,526
Diluted20,941,50520,332,526
Cash dividends declared per common share$—$0.30

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands) (Unaudited)

Three Months EndedJune 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)$3,754$(1,136)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,7211,678
Share based compensation(8,204)1,760
Deferred income taxes(26)(627)
Bad debt expense14219
(Increase) decrease in operating assets and increase (decrease) in operating liabilities:
Accounts receivable880(46)
Inventories - finished goods3,036(10,185)
Prepaid income taxes188335
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,474(2,390)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net135196
Accounts payable(12,558)9,115
Sales tax payable319500
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities(505)1,295
Lease liabilities(133)(205)
Deferred revenue(457)253
Income taxes payable717–
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(8,517)562
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of PetCareRx, net of cash acquired–(35,859)
Purchases of property and equipment(683)(1,153)
Net cash used in investing activities(683)(37,012)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid(104)(6,102)
Net cash used in financing activities(104)(6,102)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents(9,304)(42,552)
Cash and cash equivalents, at beginning of period55,296104,086
Cash and cash equivalents, at end of period$45,992$61,534
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes$81$–
Dividends payable in accrued expenses and other current liabilities$112$1,507

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Organization

PetMed Express, Inc. and subsidiaries, d/b/a PetMeds® (collectively, the “Company”), is a leading nationwide direct-to-consumer pet pharmacy and online provider of prescription and non-prescription medications, food, supplements, supplies and vet services for dogs, cats, and horses. The Company markets and sells directly to consumers through its websites, toll-free numbers, and mobile application. The Company offers consumers an attractive alternative for obtaining pet medications, foods, and supplies in terms of convenience, price, speed of delivery, and valued customer service.

Founded in 1996, the Company’s executive headquarters offices are currently located in Delray Beach, Florida. The Company’s fiscal year end is March 31, and references herein to fiscal 2025 or fiscal 2024 refer to the Company's fiscal years ending March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

Basis of Presentation and Consolidation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, necessary to present fairly the financial position of the Company at June 30, 2024, the Statements of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, and Cash Flows for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained in our 2024 Form 10-K. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PetMed Express, Inc. and its direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Business Combinations

The Company accounts for its business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 805 ("Business Combinations"). The purchase price is allocated to the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition are expensed as incurred. Identifiable assets and liabilities acquired or assumed are measured separately at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the purchase price of acquisition over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of the acquiree is recorded as goodwill. The results of businesses acquired in a business combination are included in the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use significant judgment and estimates, including the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenue and cash flows, discount rates and selection of comparable companies. The estimates and assumptions used to determine the fair values and useful lives of identified intangible assets could change due to numerous factors, including market conditions, technological developments, economic conditions, and competition. In connection with the determination of fair values, the Company may engage a third-party valuation specialist to assist with the valuation of intangible and certain tangible assets acquired and certain obligations assumed. Acquisition-related transaction costs incurred by the Company are not included as a component of consideration transferred but are accounted for as an operating expense in the period in which the costs are incurred.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with 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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts of the Company's cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue is recorded when payments are received or due in advance of performing our service obligations and revenue is recognized over the service period. Deferred revenue represents prepayments of PetPlus memberships with PetCareRx, Inc. (“PetCareRx”). The total deferred revenue as of June 30, 2024 for these memberships was$2.1 million. Memberships provide discounted pricing, free standard shipping, veterinary telehealth services and local Caremark Pharmacy prescription pickup. The membership fee is an annual charge and automatically renews one year from the initial enrollment date. The Company generally recognizes the revenue ratably over the term of the membership.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Goodwill is not amortized but instead is tested for impairment annually on January 1, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate goodwill might be impaired. When testing goodwill for impairment, the Company has the option to choose whether it will apply a qualitative assessment first and then a quantitative assessment, if necessary, or to apply the quantitative assessment directly. The Company has concluded that it hasone reporting unit and has assigned the entire balance of goodwill to this reporting unit.

Intangible Assets

The Company acquired definite-lived intangible assets in the acquisition (see Note 3) that will be amortized based on their estimated useful lives in accordance with ASC Topic 350 (“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”). These definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized over periods ranging from three toseven years. Acquired trade name is not being amortized and is subject to an annual review for impairment.

Leases

The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC Topic 842 ("Leases"). The Company reviews all contracts and determines if the arrangement is or contains a lease, at inception. Operating leases are reported as right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current lease liabilities and long-term lease liabilities on the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company does not have any material leases, individually or in the aggregate, classified as a finance lease.

Operating lease ROU assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over the lease term. The Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The operating lease ROU asset also includes any upfront lease payments made and excludes lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet, but rather are expensed as incurred. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any residual value guarantees.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards, if currently adopted, would have a material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Restatement of Previously Issued Financial Statements

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended June 30, 2023 (the "Affected Period") has been restated to account for material misstatements related to sales tax obligations as further described below and the accounting treatment related to the deferred tax asset associated with the Company’s acquisition of PetCareRx in April 2023 (collectively, the “Misstatements”).

Description of restatement adjustments

In the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, the Company, reviewed the accounting treatment related to its previously reported sales tax accruals as well as the accounting treatment related to the valuation of the deferred tax asset associated with the Company’s acquisition of PetCareRx in April 2023. As a result of this review, management determined that the Company incorrectly applied U.S. GAAP as it relates to the sales tax liability and improperly valued the deferred tax asset and goodwill included in its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the Affected Period.

We corrected the Misstatements relating to sales tax accruals by recording sales tax accruals as of the end of the Affected Period using a legal liability approach under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 405, Liabilities. Amounts reported in our Statement of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 reflect additional accrued interest on the previously-recorded sales tax liability.

In addition, we have corrected the Misstatements relating to the deferred tax asset we recognized in connection with our acquisition of PetCareRx on April 3, 2023 (the “Acquisition”) as of the end of the Affected Period. In the accounting for the Acquisition, it was determined that we incorrectly valued deferred tax assets associated with loss carryforwards of PetCareRx under section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Note 2: Revenue Recognition

In accordance with ASC Topic 606 ("Revenue from Contracts with Customers"), the Company generates revenue by selling prescription and non-prescription pet medication products, pet food, supplements, supplies, membership fees, and veterinary services. Certain pet supplies offered on the Company’s websites are drop shipped to customers. The Company considers itself the principal in the arrangement because the Company controls the specified good before it is transferred to the customer. Revenue contracts containone performance obligation, which is delivery of the product. Customer care and support is deemed not to be a material right to the contract. The transaction price is adjusted at the date of sale for any applicable sales discounts and an estimate of product returns, which are based on historical patterns, however this is not considered a key judgment. Revenue is recognized when control transfers to the customer at the point in time at which the shipment of the product occurs. This key judgment is determined as the shipping point, which represents the point in time when the Company has a present right to payment, title has transferred to the customer, and the customer has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership. Virtually all the Company’s sales are paid by credit cards and the Company usually receives the cash settlement intwo tothree banking days. Credit card sales minimize the accounts receivable balances relative to sales.

Outbound shipping and handling fees are an accounting policy election and are included in sales as the Company considers itself the principal in the arrangement given its responsibility for supplier selection and discretion over pricing. Shipping costs associated with outbound freight after control over a product has transferred to a customer are an accounting policy election and are accounted for as fulfillment costs and are included in cost of sales.

Membership fees represent the amounts recognized periodically fromtwo membership models. The first is the PetPlus membership for PetCareRx customers, the second is a partner membership provided through PetCareRx. These memberships provide discounted pricing, free standard shipping, veterinary telehealth services and local Caremark Pharmacy prescription pickup which represent a single stand-ready performance obligation to provide these benefits. The PetPlus membership fee is an upfront annual charge and automatically renewsone year from the initial enrollment date. The Company recognizes the revenue ratably over the term of the PetPlus membership which is generallyone year. As shown in the following table, under the PetPlus program, the Company recognized $1.5 million of previously deferred annual membership fees in the three months ended June 30, 2024, and had $2.1 million of deferred revenue as of the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

(amounts in millions)
Deferred revenue, March 31, 2024$2.6
Deferred revenue acquired with PetCareRx—
Deferred memberships fees and others received1.1
Deferred membership fee revenue and others recognized(1.5)
Deferred revenue, June 30, 20242.1

In addition to annual membership fees earned under the PetPlus program, the Company also earns membership fees on a month-to-month basis under its PetCareRx partner membership program. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, membership fees earned under the partner program were $0.9 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

The Company has no material contract asset or liability balances at June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, respectively.

The Company disaggregates sales in the following categories: reorder sales vs new order sales vs membership fees. The following table illustrates sales in those categories:

Three Months Ended June 30, · Increase (Decrease)
Revenue (in thousands)2024%2023%$%
Reorder sales$60,02588.3%$68,03887.0%$(8,013)(11.8)%
New order sales5,6038.2%7,82010.0%(2,217)(28.4)%
Membership fees2,3243.4%2,3863.0%(62)(2.6)%
Total net sales$67,952100.0%$78,244100.0%$(10,292)(13.2)%

Note 3: Acquisition

On April 3, 2023, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of PetCareRx, a New York corporation and a leading supplier of pet food, pet medications, and supplies. The acquisition was completed pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Merger Agreement") by and among the Company, Harry Merger Sub, Inc., a New York corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("Merger Sub"), PetCareRx and Jeanette Loeb (as representative of the PetCareRx equity holders). The Merger Agreement provided for the Company’s acquisition of PetCareRx pursuant to the merger of Merger Sub with and into PetCareRx, with PetCareRx as the surviving corporation. The aggregate purchase price consideration was$36.1 million and was funded from the Company's cash on hand.

The acquisition of PetCareRx allowed the Company to significantly expand its product catalog, most notably in non-medication products, including food. In addition, PetCareRx brings increased distribution capability and experience, geographic diversity, technology enhancements, additional vendor relationships and a long-tenured and experienced staff.

The Company recognized goodwill of approximately$26.7 million, which is calculated as the excess of the consideration exchanged and liabilities assumed as compared to the fair value of the identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill recognized in the transaction represents synergies or scale achieved by significantly increasing the customer base without adding corresponding levels of additional overhead, the value of additional vendor relationships, including the food manufacturing relationships, a broader product catalog, and an assembled and experienced workforce. These items represent intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. No goodwill is deductible for tax purposes.

The values assigned to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on their estimates of fair value available as of April 3, 2023, as calculated by an independent third-party firm. The selected rates of returns were chosen in consideration of the individual risk profiles of the assets, as well as the resulting weighted average return on assets. Intangible assets are considered to be riskier than the overall business, so the Company included a premium to the investment rate of return on the identified intangible discount rates.

The fair values of intangible assets acquired consist of a trade name, customer relationships, and developed technology, which were estimated by applying various discounted cash flow models such as the relief from royalty rate for the trade name, the multi-period excess earnings method for the customer relationships, and the cost to replace method for the developed technology. The fair value measurements were based on significant inputs that are not observable (Level 3). The assumptions made by management in determining the fair value of intangible assets included a discount rate of 12% based on the weighted average cost of capital.

As a result of the acquisition, the Company performed an Internal Revenue Code Section 382 analysis to determine if the net operating losses carried forward will have a utilization limitation. Refer to Note 11 for further discussion.

The table below outlines the purchase price allocation of the purchase for PetCareRx to the acquired identifiable assets, liabilities assumed and goodwill (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents$220
Accounts receivable, net125
Other receivables506
Inventory3,116
Other current assets835
Property and equipment1,065
Deferred tax assets, net270
Goodwill26,657
Intangible assets, net12,300
Right of use assets2,220
Other assets80
Total assets47,394
Accounts payable5,713
Accrued liabilities131
Deferred revenue2,993
Other current liabilities258
Lease liabilities2,220
Total liabilities11,315
Total purchase consideration$36,079

The Company incurred a total of $1.7 million in acquisition related costs that were expensed as incurred and recorded in general and administrative expenses in the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, of which $0.5 million was recorded in fiscal year 2023, and $1.2 million was recorded in fiscal year 2024. These costs included banking, legal, accounting, and consulting fees related to the acquisition.

Supplemental Pro Forma Information (As Restated)

The supplemental pro forma financial information presented below is for illustrative purposes only, does not include the pro forma adjustments that would be required under Regulation S-X of the Exchange Act for pro forma financial information, is not necessarily indicative of the financial position or results of operations that would have been realized if the PetCareRx acquisition had been completed on April 1, 2022, does not reflect synergies that might have been achieved, nor is it indicative of future operating results or financial position. The pro forma adjustments are based upon currently available information and certain assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances.

The supplemental pro forma financial information reflects pro forma adjustments to present the combined pro forma results of operations as if the PetCareRx acquisition had occurred on April 1, 2022 to give effect to certain events that the Company believes to be directly attributable to the acquisition. These pro forma adjustments primarily include:

a. A decrease in depreciation expense that would have been recognized due to acquired identifiable fixed assets;

b. A decrease in amortization expense that would have been recognized due to acquired identifiable intangible assets; and

c. A decrease in payroll costs and benefits.

The supplemental pro forma financial information for the prior period three months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows (in thousands):

(unaudited)
Revenue$78,244
Net loss(1,136)

Note 4: Net Income (Loss) Per Share

In accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 260 (“Earnings Per Share”) basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common share includes the dilutive effect of potential restricted and performance stock and the effects of the potential conversion of preferred shares, calculated using the treasury stock method. Unvested restricted stock and convertible preferred shares issued by the Company represent the only dilutive effect reflected in the diluted weighted average shares outstanding.

The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of the basic and diluted net income (loss) per share computations for the periods presented (in thousands, except for share and per share amounts):

Three Months Ended June 30,
20242023
(as restated)
Net income (loss) (numerator):
Net income (loss)$3,754$(1,136)
Shares (denominator):
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in basic computation20,513,28120,332,526
Common shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock418,099—
Common shares issuable upon conversion of preferred shares10,125—
Shares used in diluted computation20,941,50520,332,526
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic$0.18$(0.06)
Diluted$0.18$(0.06)

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, zero and 862,519 shares issuable upon vesting of restricted stock andzero and 10,125 shares issuable upon conversion of preferred shares, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per common share, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income (loss) per common share.

Note 5: Stock-Based Compensation

The Company records compensation expense associated with restricted stock in accordance with ASC Topic 718 (“Compensation - Stock Compensation”). The Company had 428,137 common shares issued under the 2016 Employee Equity Compensation Restricted Stock Plan (the “2016 Employee Plan”) (which 2016 Employee Plan was succeeded by the 2022 Employee Plan in April 2023, and no further awards will be granted under the 2016 Employee Plan),59,074 common shares issued under the 2022 Employee Equity Compensation Plan (as amended) (the “2022 Employee Plan”), and 256,624 common shares issued under the 2015 Outside Director Equity Compensation Plan (as amended) (the “2015 Director Plan”). At June 30, 2024, all shares were issued with service-based vesting conditions with the exception of 2,000 performance stock units which vest subject to the employee's continued employment with the Company or the director’s continued directorship with the Company through the applicable vesting date. The Company records stock-based compensation expense for these awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The Company reverses stock-based compensation expense previously recorded upon forfeiture of unvested awards except for the performance restricted shares with a market condition issued to the former Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”) with a market condition issued to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) as described in the following paragraphs.

In June 2023, the Board of Directors amended and restated the 2015 Director Plan and the 2022 Employee Plan (collectively, the "Plans") to include the ability to grant restricted stock units ("RSUs") and performance stock units

("PSUs") under the Plans. The amendments and restatement of the Plans did not increase the maximum number of shares of common stock that may be awarded under the Plans. At June 30, 2024, the Company had 664,889 RSUs outstanding and 2,000 PSUs outstanding under the 2022 Employee Plan and 31,373 RSUs outstanding under the 2015 Director Plan.

In August 2021, the Company issued 90,000 shares of restricted stock and 510,000 performance restricted shares with a market condition to the Company’s former CEO, in accordance with the former CEO’s employment agreement, under the 2016 Employee Plan. In April 2024, the Company and former CEO entered into a Transition and Separation Agreement pursuant to which the Company cancelled the 510,000 performance restricted shares and accelerated vesting on 30,000 remaining unvested restricted shares which otherwise would not have vested. Cancellation of the 510,000 shares resulted in an $8.8 million reduction of compensation expense, offset by $0.1 million of compensation expense from the accelerated vesting of the 30,000 shares in the three months ended June 30, 2024.

On April 29, 2024, the new CEO received a grant of RSUs under the Company’s 2022 Employee Equity Compensation Plan for a number of RSUs equal to $2.0 million divided by the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market on the date of grant. Such RSUs will vest in one-third increments on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant so long as the CEO continues to be employed by the Company on each vesting date, and such RSUs will otherwise contain the standard provisions for RSU grants by the Company.

In August 2022, the Company issued 13,000 restricted shares and 3,000 performance restricted shares to the Company's CFO, in accordance with the CFO's employment agreement, under the 2016 Employee Plan. One-third of the restricted shares were scheduled to vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to the CFO’s continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date, with any unvested RSUs being forfeited upon the CFO ceasing to be an employee of the Company. The performance restricted shares were based on the attainment of performance criteria equally weighted between adjusted EBITDA and revenue, and on June 8, 2023 the Company determined that the performance criteria was not attained over the applicable performance period and the performance restricted shares were cancelled.

In June 2023, the Company granted the Company's CFO 11,750 RSUs under the 2022 Employee Plan, of which 3,750 RSUs were awarded in recognition of the CFO’s contributions during fiscal year 2023 and the remaining 8,000 awarded as a part of the equity award cycle for fiscal year 2024. One-third of the RSUs vest on each of the first three anniversaries of the date of grant, subject to the CFO’s continued employment with the Company through the applicable vesting date, with any unvested RSUs being forfeited upon the CFO ceasing to be an employee of the Company. Also in June 2023, the CFO was awarded 8,000 PSUs with a market condition.

On May 16, 2024, the Company granted the CFO 74,850 RSUs of which 14,970 would vest on June 30, 2024,22,455 would vest August 31, 2024 and 37,425 would vest on August 31, 2025. On May 31, 2024, the Company and CFO entered into a Transition and Separation Agreement pursuant to which the CFO will leave the Company following a transition period. Upon the completion of the transition period and contingent on the CFO’s complying with the terms of the Agreement, the Company will accelerate the vesting of all unvested restricted shares and RSUs that were originally scheduled to vest on or before August 3, 2025. Under the Agreement, PSUs with a market condition were cancelled. Acceleration and cancellation of the CFO’s restricted shares, RSUs and PSUs resulted in net additional compensation expense of $0.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2024.

All stock-based compensation expense is recognized as a payroll-related expense and it is included within the general and administrative expenses line item within the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, and the offset is included in the additional paid-in capital line item of the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Restricted Stock Awards

The fair value assigned to restricted stock awards is the market price of the Company’s stock at the grant date. The vesting period range fromone tothree years. Restricted stock award activity under the 2016 Employee Plan, 2022 Employee Plan, and 2015 Director Plan was as follows:

2015 Director Plan2016 Employee Plan2022 Employee PlanTotalWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Non-vested restricted stock outstanding at March 31, 202423,707605,34374,076703,126$19.39
Granted and issued––––$–
Vested(1,166)(34,500)(46,742)(82,408)$20.93
Forfeited–(529,123)(23,334)(552,457)$18.71
Balance at June 30, 202422,54141,7204,00068,261$23.02

At June 30, 2024 and 2023, there were 68,261 and 837,269 restricted stock awards subject to restriction and forfeiture outstanding, respectively. During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023,552,457 restricted shares were forfeited and 86,025 restricted shares were issued, net of forfeitures, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded stock-based compensation related to restricted stock awards of $(8.5) million and $1.6 million, respectively.

Restricted Stock Units

The Company first granted restricted stock units ("RSUs") in the year ended March 31, 2024. The fair value assigned to RSUs is the market price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The vesting period for employees and members of the Board of Directors ranges fromone tothree years. For the quarter ended June 30, 2024, RSU activity under the Plans was as follows:

RSUsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per RSU
Balance at March 31, 202485,080$12.75
Granted661,315$4.22
Vested and issued(4,416)$13.95
Forfeited(45,717)$5.95
Balance at June 30, 2024696,262$5.09

The total grant-date fair value of RSUs granted during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 was $2.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs of $0.4 million and $5 thousand, respectively.

Performance Stock Units

The fair value assigned to PSUs is determined using the market price of the Company’s stock on the grant date for awards with a performance condition, and by using a Monte Carlo simulation for awards with a market condition. PSUs with a performance condition generally vest overone year. PSUs with a market condition generally vest over three years. Stock-based compensation expense associated with PSUs with a performance condition are re-assessed each reporting period based upon the estimated performance attainment on the reporting date until the performance conditions are met. The ultimate number of shares of common stock that are issued to an employee is the result of the actual performance of the Company or individual at the end of the performance period compared to the performance targets.

PSU activity under the Plans was as follows:

PSUsWeighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per PSU
Balance at March 31, 202412,000$10.48
Granted–$–
Vested and issued–$–
Forfeited(10,000)$9.79
Performance adjustment–$–
Balance at June 30, 20242,000$13.95

In the three months ended June 30, 2024,10,000 PSUs were forfeited. The total grant-date fair value of PSUs granted during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 waszero and $0.1 million, respectively. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded stock-based compensation (reversal) expense, net of forfeitures, related to PSUs of $(36) thousand and $5 thousand, respectively.

Note 6: Fair Value

The Company carries cash and cash equivalents at fair value in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability. ASC Topic 820 (“Fair Value Measurement”) establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies in measuring fair value:

Level 1 - Observable inputs that reflect quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - Include other inputs that are directly or indirectly observable in the marketplace.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs which are supported by little or no market activity.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. At June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024, the Company had invested the majority of its$46.0 million and $55.3 million cash and cash equivalents balance in money market funds which are classified within Level 1.

Note 7: Intangible and Other Assets, Net

Intangible assets and other assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):

Useful Life · Gross Value · Accumulated Amortization · Net Carrying Value · Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (Years)
Intangible Assets
Toll-free telephone numberIndefinite$375$–$375Indefinite
Internet domain namesIndefinite485–485Indefinite
Trade Names - PetCareRxIndefinite2,600–2,600Indefinite
Customer Relationships -PetCareRx7 years6,700(1,196)5,5045.75 years
Developed Technology - PetCareRx3 years3,000(1,250)1,7501.75 years
$13,160$(2,446)$10,714
Other Assets
Initial minority interest investment in VetsterN/A5,300–5,300N/A
Balance June 30, 2024$18,460$(2,446)$16,014
Intangible Assets
Toll-free telephone numberIndefinite$375$–$375Indefinite
Internet domain namesIndefinite485–485Indefinite
Trade Names - PetCareRxIndefinite2,6002,600Indefinite
Customer Relationships -PetCareRx7 years6,700(957)$5,7436 years
Developed Technology - PetCareRx3 years3,000(1,000)$2,0002 years
$13,160$(1,957)$11,203
Other Assets
Initial minority interest investment in VetsterN/A5,300–5,300N/A
Balance March 31, 2024$18,460$(1,957)$16,503

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $0.5 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The indefinite life intangibles are not being amortized and are subject to an annual review for impairment in accordance with the ASC Topic 350 (“Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”).

On April 19, 2022, the Company engaged in athree-year partnership agreement with Vetster Inc. (“Vetster”), a Canadian veterinary telehealth company. The Company also purchased a 5% minority interest in Vetster in the amount of $5.0 million and received warrants for additional equity in Vetster, which are tied to future performance milestones. Under the terms of the agreement, Vetster became the exclusive provider of telehealth and telemedicine services to the Company. The minority interest investment is being valued on thecost basis and the investment will be evaluated periodically for any impairment. On October 3, 2023, the Company purchased additional shares in Vetster in the amount of $0.3 million. This increases the minority interest investment to $5.3 million. Following this round, the Company’s minority ownership changed to approximately 4.8% of Vetster’s outstanding shares.

Note 8: Leases

The Company’s leasing activities primarily consist of real estate leases acquired during the acquisition of PetCareRx for use in the business operations. The leases had initial terms ranging from 5 years to 10 years. One of the initial lease terms has already matured and the remaining lease has a maturity date in fiscal year 2028. The Company assesses whether each lease is an operating lease or a finance lease at the lease commencement date. The Company does not have any material leases, individually or in the aggregate, classified as a finance lease.

Variable Lease Costs

Certain of the Company’s leases require payments for taxes, insurance, and other costs applicable to the property, in addition to the minimum lease payment. These costs are considered variable costs which are based on actual expenses incurred by the lessor. Therefore, these amounts are not included in the calculation of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

The Company has lease agreements which provide for fixed and scheduled escalations, which are included in the calculation of the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.

Options to Extend or Terminate Leases

The Company’s leases may contain an option to extend the lease term for periods fromone tofive years The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. If it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options, the periods covered by such options are included in the lease term and are recognized as part of the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease liabilities. The Company’s leases do not generally contain options to early terminate.

Other Lease items

The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

The Company's operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, other current liabilities, and operating lease liabilities on the accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Discount Rate and Lease Term

As of June 30, 2024, the weighted average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating leases were 2.8 years and 3.6%, respectively. As the rate implicit in the lease is generally not readily determinable for the Company’s operating leases, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the date of acquisition, April 3, 2023, in determining the present value of future payments.

Lease Costs and Activity

The Company’s lease costs as recorded in the general and administrative costs and activity for the three months ended are as follows (in thousands):

Lease costThree months ended June 30, 2024
Operating lease cost - fixed$148
Operating lease costs - variable14
Total lease cost$162

Supplemental cash flow information for the three months ended are as follows (in thousands):

Cash paid for the amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities$145
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities as a result of acquisition$2,220

Maturity of Lease Liabilities

The maturity of the Company’s lease liabilities on an undiscounted cash flow basis and a reconciliation to the operating lease liabilities recognized on the Company’s unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):

2025501
2026488
2027502
202842
Total lease payments1,533
Less: Imputed Interest(212)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,321

Note 9: Commitments and Contingencies

Legal Matters and Routine Proceedings

On April 18, 2024, Plaintiff Timothy Fitchett (“Plaintiff”) filed an action against the Company in the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, on behalf of himself and purportedly on behalf of a class of others similarly situated. Plaintiff alleges that the Company violated Pennsylvania’s Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law by representing “reg.” prices for products which the Company allegedly never charged for those products. On May 13, 2024, the Company removed the matter to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh, and Plaintiff moved to remand the case back to state court on June 11, 2024, which the Company opposed. Plaintiff's motion to remand is now fully briefed and awaiting the Court's ruling. On the face of the Complaint, Plaintiff is seeking damages for himself in the amount of the allegedly illusory discounts he allegedly believed he was receiving when purchasing products from the Company or, in the alternative, a complete refund of amounts he paid to the Company, and he is also seeking a liability determination for members of the proposed class. The Company denies liability in this matter and intends to defend the action accordingly, and the Company cannot determine materiality or estimate a range of potential liability, if any, at this time if the Company were determined to be liable.

The Company may from time to time be involved in various other claims and lawsuits in the ordinary course of business, including claims related to products, product warranties, contracts, employment, intellectual property, consumer protection, pharmacy and other regulatory matters. The Company has settled complaints that had been filed with various states’ pharmacy boards in the past. There can be no assurances made that other states will not attempt to take similar actions against the Company in the future. The Company also intends to vigorously defend its trade or service marks. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in protecting its trade or service marks. Legal costs related to the above matters are expensed as incurred. From time to time, the Company may be involved in and subject to disputes and legal proceedings, as well as demands, claims and threatened litigation that arise in the ordinary course of its business. These proceedings may include allegations involving business practices, infringement of intellectual property, employment or other matters. The ultimate outcome of any legal proceeding is often uncertain, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in any legal proceeding, and unfavorable outcomes could have a negative impact on our results of operations and financial condition. In accordance with ASC Topic 450-20 ("Loss Contingencies"), the Company records a liability in its financial statements for these matters when a loss is known or considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company reviews the status of each significant matter each accounting period as additional information is known and adjusts the loss provision when appropriate. If a matter is both probable to result in a liability and the amounts of loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company estimates and discloses the possible loss or range of loss to the extent necessary to make the financial statements not misleading. If the loss is not probable and cannot be reasonably estimated, a liability is not recorded in the Company’s financial statements. Gain contingencies are not recorded until they are realized. Legal costs related to any legal matters are expensed as incurred.

Note 10: Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (As Restated):

Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended June 30, 2024 is summarized below (in thousands):

Common StockAdditionalPaid-InCapitalRetainedEarnings
Beginning balance at March 31, 2024:$21$25,146$71,555
Share based compensation (reversal) expense—(8,204)—
Dividends forfeited——1,250
Net income——3,754
Ending balance at June 30, 2024:$21$16,942$76,559

Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended June 30, 2023 is summarized below (in thousands):

Common StockAdditionalPaid-InCapitalRetainedEarnings
Beginning balance at March 31, 2023 (as restated):$21$18,277$91,659
Share based compensation expense—1,760—
Dividends declared——(6,346)
Net loss——(1,136)
Ending balance at June 30, 2023 (as restated):$21$20,037$84,177

There wereno shares of common stock that were purchased or retired in the three months ended June 30, 2024 or 2023.

Note 11: Income Taxes (As Restated)

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded an income tax provision of approximately $1.0 million and an income tax benefit of approximately $0.3 million, respectively. The increase in the income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2024 is related to the cancellation of the former CEO’s performance stock units resulting in additional $8.7 million of increased income during the quarter. The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was approximately 20.3%, compared to approximately 20.4% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The projected full-year effective tax rate used for purposes of the income tax provision for the three month ended June 30, 2024 reflects the $1.8 million impact of a favorable permanent difference associated with the cancellation of the former CEO’s performance restricted shares. No tax benefit was recorded for the original compensation expense due to expected limitation under Sec. 162 (m) and therefore, there is no tax benefit to reverse upon cancellation of the stock. The impact of this favorable permanent difference is partially offset by the tax impacts of stock compensation shortfalls.

Under Internal Revenue Code Section 382, if a corporation undergoes an “ownership change”, the corporation’s ability to use its pre-change net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards to offset its post-change income and tax liabilities may be limited. Generally, an ownership change occurs when the equity ownership of one or more stockholders or groups of stockholders who owns at least 5% of a corporation’s stock increases its ownership by more than 50 percentage points over their lowest ownership percentage in a testing period (typically three years). On April 3, 2023,100% of the issued and outstanding stock of PetCareRx was acquired by the Company. The merger triggered an ownership change of PetCareRx within the meaning of Section 382.

As a result of the acquisition, the Company performed a Section 382 analysis to determine if the net operating losses carried forward would have a utilization limitation. Any limitation could result in the expiration of a portion of the federal net operating loss carryforward before utilization, which would reduce the Company's gross deferred tax assets. As of April 3, 2023, and prior to the acquisition, PetCareRx had approximately $96.0 million of net operating losses and $1.9 million of disallowed interest expense. The results of the Section 382 analysis determined the net operating losses and disallowed interest expense in total, would be limited and reduced to approximately $14.5 million.

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