COMSCORE INC

Previous wording

In the first quarter of 2024, we decided to evaluate revenue results using solution groups that better represent our evolving business and customer needs, which are largely centered around measurement and insights. Beginning with the first quarter of 2024, we are presenting revenues in the following two solution groups:

Current wording

Our products and services are organized around solution groups that address customer needs, which are largely centered around measurement and insights. Accordingly, we evaluate revenues in the following two solution groups:

Previous wording

Content & Ad Measurement revenue decreased due to lower revenue from our Syndicated Audience offerings, primarily related to lower renewals of our national TV and syndicated digital products, as well as lower variable cloud computing and processing reimbursements for certain custom TV data set deliveries. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in cross-platform revenue primarily driven by increased usage of our Proximic and CCR products.

Current wording

Content & Ad Measurement revenue decreased due to lower revenue from our Syndicated Audience offerings, primarily related to lower renewals of our national TV and syndicated digital products, as well as lower variable cloud computing and processing reimbursements for certain custom TV data set deliveries. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in Cross-Platform revenue primarily driven by increased usage of our Proximic products.

Previous wording

Systems and bandwidth costs decreased primarily due to lower cloud computing and processing costs attributable to certain custom TV data set deliveries.

Current wording

Systems and bandwidth costs decreased primarily due to lower cloud computing and processing costs attributable to certain custom TV data set deliveries. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in data costs primarily due to higher TV data licensing costs to expand our data footprint and data rights. Additionally, lease expense and depreciation increased due to higher depreciation primarily driven by an increase in capitalized internal-use software costs.

Previous wording

Amortization expense consists of charges related to the amortization of intangible assets associated with acquisitions. Amortization of intangible assets was $0.8 million and $2.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease of $2.0 million was primarily due to amortization related to certain customer relationships, methodologies and technology intangibles related to our 2016 Rentrak merger reaching the end of their useful lives in 2023.

Current wording

Amortization expense consists of charges related to the amortization of intangible assets associated with acquisitions. Amortization of intangible assets was $0.8 million and $1.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and $0.8 million and $3.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively. The decrease of $2.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 versus the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to amortization for certain customer relationships, methodologies and technology intangibles related to our 2016 Rentrak merger reaching the end of their useful lives in 2023.

Previous wording

We incurred $0.5 million and $1.0 million of restructuring expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related to the implementation of a restructuring plan that included a workforce reduction communicated in 2022. We expect the 2022 restructuring plan to be substantially complete in 2024. For further information refer to Footnote 9, Organizational Restructuring.

Current wording

We incurred $0.5 million and $1.0 million of restructuring expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and $4.1 million and $5.1 million of restructuring expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, related to the implementation of a restructuring plan that included a workforce reduction communicated in 2022. We expect the 2022 restructuring plan to be substantially complete in 2024. For further information refer to Footnote 10, Organizational Restructuring.

Previous wording

Other income (expense), net represents income and expenses incurred that are generally not recurring in nature or are not part of our regular operations. The following is a summary of other income (expense), net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:

Current wording

Other income (expense), net represents income and expenses incurred that are generally not recurring in nature or are not part of our regular operations. The following is a summary of other income (expense), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

Previous wording

The change in other income (expense), net for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 2023 was largely driven by changes in the fair value of our warrants liability. The gain on the warrants liability for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in the trading price of our Common Stock during the quarter. The loss on the warrants liability for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily due to the exercise price adjustment described in Footnote 4, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity and an increase in the trading price of our Common Stock during the quarter.

Current wording

The change in other income (expense), net for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was largely driven by changes in the fair value of our warrants liability. The gain on the warrants liability for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was primarily due to a decrease in the trading price of our Common Stock during the first quarter of 2024 and the Series A warrants expiring unexercised in the second quarter of 2024, as described in Footnote 5, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity. The gain on the warrants liability for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in the trading price of our Common Stock during the quarter. The loss on the warrants liability for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to an exercise price adjustment during the period, offset by the decrease in the trading price of our Common Stock during the second quarter of 2023.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024, the gain from foreign currency transactions was $1.0 million. For the three months ended March 31, 2023, the loss from foreign currency transactions was $1.5 million. The gain during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was primarily driven by fluctuations between the Chilean Peso, U.S. Dollar and Euro exchange rates. The loss during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was primarily driven by fluctuations between the Euro, Chilean Peso and U.S. Dollar exchange rates.

Current wording

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the (loss) gain from foreign currency transactions was $(0.2) million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the loss from foreign currency transactions was $0.2 million and $1.6 million, respectively. The loss during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and gain during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily driven by fluctuations in the Euro and Chilean Peso against the U.S. Dollar and the Chilean Peso against the Euro. The loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily driven by fluctuations between the Chilean Peso, Euro, Brazilian Lira and U.S. Dollar exchange rates.

Previous wording

We incurred interest expense, net of $0.6 million and $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

We incurred interest expense, net of $0.4 million and $0.4 million during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.0 million and $0.7 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.2 million and an income tax provision of $1.2 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 13.0% and 16.3%, respectively. These effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the effects of certain permanent items, foreign tax rate differences, and changes in the valuation allowance against our domestic deferred tax assets.

Current wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 23.9% and 3.0%, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, we recorded an income tax benefit of $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 20.1% and 0.3%, respectively. These effective tax rates differ from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to the effects of certain permanent items, foreign tax rate differences, and changes in the valuation allowance against our domestic deferred tax assets. A deferred income tax benefit of $1.3 million related to the impairment of goodwill is included in the amounts recorded in the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The difference in income tax position during 2024 as compared to 2023 is primarily due to the income tax benefit related to the impairment of goodwill in 2023.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaling $18.9 million (including $0.2 million in restricted cash), cash flows from our operations, and amounts available to us under our Revolving Credit Agreement, as described below. We had outstanding borrowings of $16.0 million and issued and outstanding letters of credit of $3.2 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement as of March 31, 2024.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2024, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaling $14.8 million (including $0.2 million in restricted cash), cash flows from our operations, and amounts available to us under our Revolving Credit Agreement, as described below.

Previous wording

On May 3, 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement. Among other things, the amendment extended the maturity date of the facility from May 5, 2024 to November 5, 2024 and reduced our aggregate borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Agreement from $40.0 million to $25.0 million. The amendment also limited our ability to make certain restricted payments (including dividends) with respect to our equity interests and required a repayment of $6.0 million to reduce the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement. As of May 3, 2024, after taking into account the $6.0 million repayment, we had borrowings of $10.0 million and letters of credit totaling $3.2 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Current wording

On May 3, 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement. Among other things, the amendment extended the maturity date of the facility from May 5, 2024 to November 5, 2024 and reduced our aggregate borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Agreement from $40.0 million to $25.0 million. The amendment also limited our ability to make certain restricted payments (including dividends) with respect to our equity interests and required a repayment of $6.0 million to reduce the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement. As of June 30, 2024, after taking into account the $6.0 million repayment, we had outstanding borrowings of $10.0 million and outstanding letters of credit totaling $3.2 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement, leaving a remaining borrowing capacity of $11.8 million.

Previous wording

At an annual meeting of stockholders held on June 15, 2023 (the "Annual Meeting"), our stockholders approved proposals permitting the payment of annual dividends on the Preferred Stock in the form of cash, shares of Common Stock, additional shares of Preferred Stock, or a combination thereof, subject to conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designations governing the Preferred Stock. In 2023, each holder of Preferred Stock waived its right to receive on June 30, 2023 (and subsequently on December 31, 2023) the annual dividends otherwise payable by us on that date. Pursuant to these waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends will continue to accrue and accumulate at a rate of 9.5% per year until declared and paid, with payment to occur on or before June 30, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, accrued dividends for the Preferred Stock totaled $28.4 million.

Current wording

At an annual meeting of stockholders held on June 15, 2023 (the "Annual Meeting"), our stockholders approved proposals permitting the payment of annual dividends on the Preferred Stock in the form of cash, shares of Common Stock, additional shares of Preferred Stock, or a combination thereof, subject to conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designations governing the Preferred Stock. In 2023, each holder of Preferred Stock waived its right to receive on June 30, 2023 (and subsequently on December 31, 2023) the annual dividends otherwise payable by us on that date. On June 27, 2024, each holder of Preferred Stock further waived its right to receive the deferred dividends on or before June 30, 2024. In addition, each holder waived its right to receive on June 30, 2024 the annual dividends otherwise payable on that date for the dividend period ending June 29, 2024. Under the waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends accrued at a rate of 9.5% per year until July 24, 2024, when we issued additional shares of Preferred Stock in exchange for cancellation of the deferred dividend obligation.

Previous wording

Over the past two years, macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, rising interest rates, capital market disruptions and recession concerns have caused some advertisers to reduce or delay advertising expenditures. These declines have had a direct impact on demand for our products, particularly those that are tied to discretionary advertising spend. We expect that softness in the advertising market will continue to affect our business in 2024. Although we cannot quantify the impact of macroeconomic factors on our future results, any worsening of ad market conditions could negatively impact our financial position and liquidity.

Current wording

Over the past two years, macroeconomic challenges such as inflation, rising interest rates, capital market disruptions and recession concerns have caused some advertisers to reduce or delay advertising expenditures. These declines have had a direct impact on demand for our products, particularly those that are tied to discretionary advertising spend. We expect that softness in the advertising market will continue to affect our business in the second half of 2024. Although we cannot quantify the impact of macroeconomic factors on our future results, any worsening of ad market conditions could negatively impact our financial position and liquidity.

Previous wording

On March 10, 2021, we issued 82,527,609 shares of Preferred Stock in exchange for gross cash proceeds of $204.0 million. Net proceeds from the issuance totaled $187.9 million after deducting issuance costs. Shares of Preferred Stock are convertible into Common Stock as described in Footnote 4, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity. As of March 31, 2024, each share of Preferred Stock was convertible into 0.056954 shares of Common Stock, with such conversion rate scheduled to return to 0.05 upon payment of accrued dividends.

Current wording

On March 10, 2021, we issued 82,527,609 shares of Preferred Stock in exchange for gross cash proceeds of $204.0 million. Net proceeds from the issuance totaled $187.9 million after deducting issuance costs. Shares of Preferred Stock are convertible into Common Stock as described in Footnote 5, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity. As of June 30, 2024, each share of Preferred Stock was convertible into 0.057994 shares of Common Stock, with such conversion rate scheduled to return to 0.05 upon payment of accrued dividends.

Previous wording

The holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to participate in all dividends declared on the Common Stock on an as-converted basis and are also entitled to a cumulative dividend at the rate of 7.5% per annum, payable annually in arrears and subject to increase under certain specified circumstances (including in connection with the 2023 dividend waivers described below). In addition, such holders are entitled to request, and we must take all actions reasonably necessary to pay, a one-time special dividend on the Preferred Stock equal to the highest dividend that our Board of Directors determines can be paid at the applicable time (or a lesser amount agreed by the holders), subject to additional conditions and limitations described in Footnote 4, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity. We may be obligated to obtain debt financing in order to effectuate the special dividend, which could significantly impact our financial position and liquidity depending on the timing and scope of the dividend payment and related financing. Moreover, this obligation could lead us to refinance or terminate the Revolving Credit Agreement prior to its maturity, due to its restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt and pay dividends.

Current wording

The holders of Preferred Stock are entitled to participate in all dividends declared on the Common Stock on an as-converted basis and are also entitled to a cumulative dividend at the rate of 7.5% per annum, payable annually in arrears and subject to increase under certain specified circumstances (including in connection with the dividend waivers described below). In addition, such holders are entitled to request, and we must take all actions reasonably necessary to pay, a one-time special dividend on the Preferred Stock equal to the highest dividend that our Board of Directors determines can be paid at the applicable time (or a lesser amount agreed by the holders), subject to additional conditions and limitations described in Footnote 5, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity. We may be obligated to obtain debt financing in order to effectuate the special dividend, which could significantly impact our financial position and liquidity depending on the timing and scope of the dividend payment and related financing. Moreover, this obligation could lead us to refinance or terminate the Revolving Credit Agreement prior to its maturity, due to its restrictions on our ability to incur additional debt and pay dividends.

Previous wording

At the Annual Meeting held on June 15, 2023, our stockholders approved proposals permitting the payment of annual dividends on the Preferred Stock in the form of cash, shares of Common Stock, additional shares of Preferred Stock, or a combination thereof, subject to conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designations governing the Preferred Stock. On the same date, each holder of Preferred Stock waived its right to receive on June 30, 2023 the annual dividends otherwise payable by us on that date. Upon receipt of the waivers, our Board unanimously agreed to defer the June 2023 payment in order to provide flexibility to our management team to continue to execute our strategic plan and consider dividend payment options later in the year. Under the waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends would accrue and accumulate at a rate of 9.5% per year from June 30, 2023 until declared and paid, with payment to occur on or before December 31, 2023.

Current wording

At the Annual Meeting held on June 15, 2023, our stockholders approved proposals permitting the payment of annual dividends on the Preferred Stock in the form of cash, shares of Common Stock, additional shares of Preferred Stock, or a combination thereof, subject to conditions set forth in the Certificate of Designations governing the Preferred Stock. On the same date, each holder of Preferred Stock waived its right to receive on June 30, 2023 the annual dividends otherwise payable by us on that date. Upon receipt of the waivers, our Board elected to defer the June 2023 payment. Under the waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends would accrue and accumulate at a rate of 9.5% per year from June 30, 2023 until declared and paid, with payment to occur on or before December 31, 2023.

Previous wording

On December 26, 2023, at our request, each holder of our Preferred Stock waived its right to receive the deferred dividends on or before December 31, 2023. Under these most recent waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends will continue to accrue at a rate of 9.5% per year until paid, with payment to occur on or before June 30, 2024, subject to certain conditions. Payment of annual dividends (including deferred dividends) in the form of cash could significantly impact our financial position and liquidity, including by requiring us to refinance or terminate the Revolving Credit Agreement.

Current wording

On December 26, 2023, each holder of our Preferred Stock waived its right to receive the deferred dividends on or before December 31, 2023. Under these waivers and the Certificate of Designations, the deferred dividends would continue to accrue and accumulate at a rate of 9.5% per year until declared and paid, with payment to occur on or before June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings of $16.0 million and outstanding letters of credit totaling $3.2 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement. On May 3, 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement that, among other things, (i) extended the maturity date of the facility from May 5, 2024 to November 5, 2024; (ii) reduced our borrowing capacity from $40.0 million to $25.0 million; (iii) increased the Applicable Rate payable on SOFR-based loans to 4.50%; (iv) increased the minimum Consolidated Asset Coverage Ratio covenant and decreased the minimum Liquidity covenant; (v) limited certain restricted payments (including dividends) with respect to our equity interests; (vi) required a repayment of $6.0 million to reduce the principal amount outstanding under the facility; and (vii) provided for certain amendment fees, including a fee of 2.0% of aggregate commitments due on the maturity date unless all obligations are paid in full prior to such date. As of May 3, 2024, following the $6.0 million repayment described above, we had borrowings of $10.0 million and letters of credit totaling $3.2 million outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement, leaving a remaining borrowing capacity of $11.8 million.

Current wording

On May 3, 2024, we entered into an amendment to the Revolving Credit Agreement that, among other things, (i) extended the maturity date of the facility from May 5, 2024 to November 5, 2024; (ii) reduced our borrowing capacity from $40.0 million to $25.0 million; (iii) increased the Applicable Rate payable on SOFR-based loans to 4.50%; (iv) increased the minimum Consolidated Asset Coverage Ratio covenant and decreased the minimum Liquidity covenant; (v) limited certain restricted payments (including dividends) with respect to our equity interests; (vi) required a repayment of $6.0 million to reduce the principal amount outstanding under the facility; and (vii) provided for certain amendment fees, including a fee of 2.0% of aggregate commitments due on the maturity date unless all obligations are paid in full prior to such date.

Previous wording

The borrowed funds were used to reduce our accounts payable balances, primarily related to expenses incurred in prior periods, and support our working capital position. While we continue to take steps to reduce our outstanding trade payables and improve our working capital position, our liquidity could be negatively affected if we are unable to generate sufficient cash from operations to satisfy outstanding payables and meet our other financial obligations as they come due. Our liquidity could also be negatively affected if we are unable to repay or refinance our outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement upon its maturity in November 2024.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings of $10.0 million and outstanding letters of credit totaling $3.2 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement, leaving a remaining borrowing capacity of $11.8 million. The borrowed funds were used to reduce our accounts payable balances, primarily related to expenses incurred in prior periods, and support our working capital position. While we continue to take steps to reduce our outstanding trade payables and improve our working capital position, our liquidity could be negatively affected if we are unable to generate sufficient cash from operations to satisfy outstanding payables and meet our other financial obligations as they come due. Our liquidity could also be negatively affected if we are unable to repay or refinance our outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement upon its maturity in November 2024.

Previous wording

For additional information on the Revolving Credit Agreement, refer to Footnote 5, Debt.

Current wording

For additional information on the Revolving Credit Agreement, refer to Footnote 6, Debt.

Previous wording

On June 23, 2019, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with CVI pursuant to which we sold to CVI for aggregate gross proceeds of $20.0 million (i) 136,425 shares of Common Stock and (ii) Series A Warrants, Series B-1 Warrants, Series B-2 Warrants and Series C Warrants to initially purchase up to 582,701 shares of Common Stock (the "Private Placement"). On October 14, 2019, we issued 136,425 shares of Common Stock to CVI upon exercise by CVI of the Series C Warrants. As a result of this exercise, the number of shares issuable under our Series A Warrants was increased by 136,425. On January 29, 2020, the Series B-1 Warrants expired unexercised. On August 3, 2020, the Series B-2 Warrants expired unexercised.

Current wording

On June 23, 2019, we entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement with CVI pursuant to which we sold to CVI for aggregate gross proceeds of $20.0 million (i) 136,425 shares of Common Stock and (ii) Series A Warrants, Series B-1 Warrants, Series B-2 Warrants and Series C Warrants to initially purchase up to 582,701 shares of Common Stock (the "Private Placement"). On October 14, 2019, we issued 136,425 shares of Common Stock to CVI upon exercise by CVI of the Series C Warrants. As a result of this exercise, the number of shares issuable under our Series A Warrants was increased by 136,425. On January 29, 2020, the Series B-1 Warrants expired unexercised. On August 3, 2020, the Series B-2 Warrants expired unexercised. On June 26, 2024, the Series A Warrants expired unexercised. Refer to Footnote 5, Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Equity.

Previous wording

Cash provided by operating activities is calculated by adjusting our net loss for changes in working capital, as well as by excluding non-cash items such as: depreciation, stock-based compensation, non-cash operating lease expense, amortization expense of intangible assets and finance leases, deferred tax benefit or provision and change in the fair value of contingent consideration and warrants liability.

Current wording

Cash provided by operating activities is calculated by adjusting our net loss for changes in working capital, as well as by excluding non-cash items such as: depreciation, stock-based compensation, non-cash operating lease expense, amortization expense of finance leases and intangible assets, deferred tax benefit or provision and change in the fair value of contingent consideration and warrants liability.

Previous wording

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $4.4 million compared to $1.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to the second installment of contingent consideration for our 2021 Shareablee acquisition initially recorded at fair value being paid during the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Current wording

Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $11.0 million compared to $2.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to the repayment of $6.0 million of the principal amount outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement and the payment of the second installment of contingent consideration for our 2021 Shareablee acquisition initially recorded at fair value during the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Previous wording

We have data licensing agreements with a number of MVPDs and other providers for set-top box and connected TV data. These agreements have remaining terms of less than one year to seven years. As of March 31, 2024, the total fixed payment obligations related to set-top box and connected TV data agreements are $288.7 million and $28.3 million, respectively.

Current wording

We have data licensing agreements with a number of MVPDs and other providers for set-top box and connected TV data. These agreements have remaining terms of less than one year to seven years. As of June 30, 2024, the total fixed payment obligations related to set-top box and connected TV data agreements are $301.8 million and $28.2 million, respectively.

Previous wording

We have both operating and financing leases related to corporate office space and equipment. Our leases have remaining terms from less than one to four years. As of March 31, 2024, the total fixed payment obligation related to these agreements is $36.9 million.

Current wording

We have both operating and financing leases related to corporate office space and equipment. Our leases have remaining terms from less than one year to five years. As of June 30, 2024, the total fixed payment obligation related to these agreements is $43.6 million.

Previous wording

We have an agreement for cloud-based data storage and bandwidth to help process and store our data. The remaining term for this agreement is less than two years. As of March 31, 2024, the total fixed payment obligation related to this agreement is $25.0 million.

Current wording

We have an agreement for cloud-based data storage and bandwidth to help process and store our data. The remaining term for this agreement is less than two years. As of June 30, 2024, the total fixed payment obligation related to this agreement is $21.3 million.

Previous wording

Our ability to generate cash is subject to our performance, general economic conditions, industry trends and other factors, including the timing of cash collections from our customers, data costs and other trade payables, service of our debt and lease facilities, dividend payment obligations, and expenses from ongoing compliance efforts and legal matters. To the extent that our existing cash, cash equivalents and operating cash flow, together with savings from repayment of prior debt arrangements and cost-reduction initiatives undertaken by our management, are insufficient to fund our future activities and requirements, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing. We may also be required to raise additional funds in order to repay our Revolving Credit Agreement upon maturity or pay dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock, as described above. Our history of net losses, as well as disruption and volatility in global capital and credit markets, could impact our ability to access capital resources on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we issue additional equity securities in order to raise additional funds, pay dividends or for other purposes, further dilution to existing stockholders may occur.

Current wording

Our ability to generate cash is subject to our performance, general economic conditions, industry trends and other factors, including the timing of cash collections from our customers, data costs and other trade payables, service of our debt and lease facilities, dividend payment obligations, and expenses from ongoing compliance efforts and legal matters. To the extent that our existing cash, cash equivalents and operating cash flow, together with savings from cost-reduction initiatives undertaken by our management, are insufficient to fund our future activities and requirements, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing. We may also be required to raise additional funds in order to repay our Revolving Credit Agreement upon maturity or pay dividends to holders of our Preferred Stock, as described above. Our history of net losses, as well as disruption and volatility in global capital and credit markets, could impact our ability to access capital resources on terms acceptable to us or at all. If we issue additional equity securities in order to raise additional funds, pay dividends or for other purposes, further dilution to existing stockholders may occur.