fuboTV Inc FL
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 1, 2024.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
Note 1 -Organization and Nature of Business
Incorporation
fuboTV Inc. (“Fubo” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Florida in February 2009 under the name York Entertainment, Inc. The Company changed its name to FaceBank Group, Inc. on September 30, 2019. On August 10, 2020, the Company changed its name to fuboTV Inc. and as of May 1, 2020, the Company’s trading symbol was changed from “FBNK” to “FUBO.” The Company’s common stock was approved for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in connection with a public offering in October 2020 and commenced trading on the NYSE on October 8, 2020.
Unless the context otherwise requires, “Fubo,” “we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company” refers to the Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
Nature of Business
The Company is principally focused on offering consumers a leading live TV streaming platform for sports, news, and entertainment through its streaming platform. The Company’s revenues are almost entirely derived from the sale of subscription services and the sale of advertisements in the United States, though the Company has expanded into several international markets, with operations in Canada, Spain and France.
The Company’s subscription-based streaming services are offered to consumers who can sign-up for accounts through which the Company provides basic plans with the flexibility for consumers to purchase incremental features that include additional content or enhanced functionality best suited for them. Besides the website, consumers can also sign-up via some TV-connected devices. The Fubo platform provides a broad suite of unique features and personalization tools such as multi-channel viewing capabilities, favorites lists and a dynamic recommendation engine, as well as 4K streaming and Cloud DVR offerings.
Note 2 -Liquidity, Going Concern and Management Plans
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company had cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash of $152.3 million (excluding discontinued operations), a working capital deficit (excluding discontinued operations) of $218.2 million and an accumulated deficit of $1,979.2 million as of September 30, 2024. The Company incurred a net loss from continuing operations of $54.7 million and $136.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Since inception, the Company’s operations have been financed primarily through the sale of equity and debt securities. The Company has incurred losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities since inception and expects to incur substantial losses.
As discussed further in Note 12, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company received net proceeds of approximately $43.3 million (after deducting $1.0 million in commissions and expenses) from sale of 33,218,851 shares of its common stock, at a weighted average gross sales price of $1.33 per share pursuant to an at-the-market sales agreement with its sales agents.
As discussed further in Note 10, during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company completed the repurchase of $46.9 million principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes for $27.1 million, including accrued interest.
The Company believes that its current cash and cash equivalents provide it with the necessary liquidity to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the date of issuance of these financial statements. Our future capital requirements and the adequacy of our available funds will depend on many factors, including our ability to successfully attract and retain subscribers and compete in a rapidly changing market with many competitors, actions by certain competitors that we assert are anticompetitive (see Note 13), and our ability to repay or restructure our outstanding debt upon or prior to their maturities, including the 2026 Convertible Notes which will mature on February 15, 2026 (see Note 10).
In addition to the foregoing, the Company cannot predict the potential impact on its development timelines, revenue levels and its liquidity due to macroeconomic factors, including inflationary cost pressures and potential recession indicators, which depend on factors beyond the Company's knowledge or control. Based upon the Company’s current assessment, it does not expect the impact of macroeconomic factors to materially impact the Company’s operations. However, the Company is continuing to assess the impact that the macroeconomic factors may have on its operations, financial condition and liquidity.
Note 3 -Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and the accounts of the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries, its non-wholly owned subsidiaries where the Company has a controlling interest and variable interest entities ("VIE") formed in connection with the Company's collaboration with Maximum Effort, defined below, on the launch and distribution of the Maximum Effort Channel, and production and development of original programming (the "MEC Entities"). Generally accepted accounting principles require that if an entity is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, the entity should consolidate the assets, liabilities and results of operations of the VIE in its consolidated financial statements. The primary beneficiary is the party that has both of the following: (i) the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the economic performance of the VIE, and (ii) the obligation to absorb the losses or rights to receive the benefits of the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. The Company considers itself to be the primary beneficiary of the MEC Entities and accordingly, has consolidated these entities since their formation in 2023, with the equity interests of the unaffiliated investors presented as non-controlling interests in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, total assets of the consolidated VIE were $9.4 million and $13.5 million, respectively, and total liabilities of the consolidated VIE were $42.3 thousand and $3.0 million, respectively, and are reflected in the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP” or “U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and pursuant to the instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of such interim results. Unless otherwise indicated, amounts provided in these notes pertain to continuing operations only (see Note 4 for information on discontinued operations).
The results for the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024 or for any future interim period. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited financial statements; however, it does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 4, 2024.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Those estimates and assumptions include useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets, recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, accruals for contingent liabilities, equity instruments issued in share-based payment arrangements, and accounting for income taxes, including the valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with remaining maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents, including balances held in the Company’s money market accounts. Restricted cash primarily represents cash on deposit with financial institutions in support of a letter of credit outstanding in favor of the Company’s landlord for office space. The restricted cash balance has been excluded from the cash balance and is classified as restricted cash on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash within the condensed consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $146,175 | $245,278 |
| Restricted cash | 6,143 | 6,142 |
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $152,318 | $251,420 |
Certain Risks and Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of demand deposits and accounts receivable. The Company maintains cash deposits with financial institutions that at times exceed applicable insurance limits.
The majority of the Company’s software and computer systems utilize data processing, storage capabilities and other services provided by Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services, which cannot be easily switched to another cloud service provider. As such, any disruption of the Company’s interference with Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services could adversely impact the Company’s operations and business.
Segment and Reporting Unit Information
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is determined to be the CODM. The CODM reviews financial information and makes resource allocation decisions at the consolidated group level. The Company hasone operating segment as of September 30, 2024, the streaming business.
Significant Accounting Policies
For a detailed discussion of the Company’s significant accounting policies, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, included in the Company’s Annual Report.
Net Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except shares and per share data):
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Basic loss per share: | ||||
| Net loss from continuing operations | $(54,684) | $(84,485) | $(136,846) | $(222,062) |
| Less: net loss attributable to non-controlling interest | 425 | 5 | 1,454 | 26 |
| Net loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders | (54,259) | (84,480) | (135,392) | (222,036) |
| Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax | 1,836 | 669 | 1,687 | 4,672 |
| Net loss attributable to common shareholders | $(52,423) | $(83,811) | $(133,705) | $(217,364) |
| Shares used in computation: | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding | 331,582,813 | 292,693,961 | 314,126,997 | 270,078,947 |
| Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations | $(0.17) | $(0.29) | $(0.44) | $(0.82) |
| Basic and diluted income per share from discontinued operations | $0.01 | $— | $0.01 | $0.02 |
| Basic and diluted loss per share | $(0.16) | $(0.29) | $(0.43) | $(0.80) |
The following common share equivalents are excluded from the calculation of weighted average common shares outstanding because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
| September 30, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | |
| Warrants to purchase common stock | 166,670 | 166,670 |
| Stock options | 18,846,277 | 19,103,190 |
| Unvested restricted stock units | 22,284,523 | 14,090,914 |
| Convertible notes variable settlement feature | 48,771,938 | 6,966,078 |
| Total | 90,069,408 | 40,326,852 |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
The Company continually assesses any new accounting pronouncements to determine their applicability. When it is determined that a new accounting pronouncement affects the Company’s financial reporting, the Company undertakes a study to determine the consequences of the change to its financial statements and assures that there are proper controls in place to ascertain that the Company’s financial statements properly reflect the change.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU requires disclosures to include significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, among other provisions. The ASU is effective for fiscal year periods beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted and the ASU requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of adoption to its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvement to Income Tax Disclosures to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The ASU primarily enhances and expands both the income tax rate reconciliation disclosure and the income taxes paid disclosure. The amendments in ASU 2023-09 address investor requests for enhanced income tax information primarily through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. Early adoption is permitted. A public entity should apply the amendments in ASU 2023-09 prospectively to all annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Note 4 –Discontinued Operations
Dissolution of Fubo Gaming
On October 17, 2022, the Company dissolved its wholly owned subsidiary Fubo Gaming Inc. ("Fubo Gaming"). In connection with the dissolution of Fubo Gaming, the Company concurrently ceased operation of Fubo Sportsbook.
Net income from Fubo Gaming's discontinued operations consists of the following for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
| For the Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Revenues | ||||
| Wagering | $— | $— | $— | $— |
| Total revenues | — | — | — | — |
| Operating expenses | ||||
| Sales and marketing | — | — | — | (59) |
| Technology and development | — | — | — | 17 |
| General and administrative | (4) | 196 | 275 | 942 |
| Depreciation and amortization | — | 158 | — | 158 |
| Gain on extinguishment of liabilities | (1,832) | (1,030) | (1,962) | (5,770) |
| Impairment of goodwill, intangible assets, and other long-lived assets, net | — | 7 | — | 40 |
| Total operating expenses | (1,836) | (669) | (1,687) | (4,672) |
| Operating income | 1,836 | 669 | 1,687 | 4,672 |
| Net income from discontinued operations before income taxes | 1,836 | 669 | 1,687 | 4,672 |
| Income tax benefit | — | — | — | — |
| Net income from discontinued operations | 1,836 | 669 | 1,687 | 4,672 |
As of September 30, 2024, the balance sheet of discontinued operations consisted primarily of other current liabilities of $15.0 million primarily related to contract termination costs. As of December 31, 2023, the balance sheet of discontinued operations consisted primarily of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities of $19.6 million, primarily related to contract termination costs.
Note 5 -Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregated revenue
The following tables summarize subscription revenue and advertising revenue by region for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (in thousands):
Subscription
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| United States and Canada (North America) | $347,879 | $281,515 | $1,068,336 | $855,861 |
| Rest of world | 8,696 | 8,108 | 24,889 | 23,631 |
| Total subscription revenues | $356,575 | $289,623 | $1,093,225 | $879,492 |
Advertising
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| United States and Canada (North America) | $26,853 | $30,307 | $80,106 | $75,642 |
| Rest of world | 201 | 285 | 702 | 741 |
| Total advertising revenues | $27,054 | $30,592 | $80,808 | $76,383 |
Contract balances
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not recognize material bad-debt expense and there were no material contract assets recorded on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company’s contract liabilities primarily relate to upfront payments and consideration received from customers for subscription services. As of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company’s contract liabilities totaled approximately $103.1 million and $90.2 million, respectively, and are recorded as deferred revenue on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations
The Company does not disclose the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations since subscription and advertising contracts have an original expected term of one year or less.
Note 6 –Property and equipment, net
The table below summarizes the Company’s property and equipment, net at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
| Useful Life(Years) | September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture and fixtures | 5 | $538 | $532 |
| Computer equipment | 3-5 | 5,816 | 3,949 |
| Leasehold improvements | Term of lease | 5,328 | 5,302 |
| 11,682 | 9,783 | ||
| Less: Accumulated depreciation | (6,049) | (4,948) | |
| Total property and equipment, net | $5,633 | $4,835 | |
Depreciation expense totaled approximately $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Depreciation expense totaled approximately $1.1 million and $1.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Note 7 –Intangible Assets and Goodwill
Intangible Assets
The tables below summarize the Company’s intangible assets at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
| UsefulLife(Years) · WeightedAverageRemainingLife(Years) · September 30, 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible Assets · Accumulated Amortization · Net Balance | |||||
| Trade names | 2 - 9 | 4.4 | 38,867 | (19,768) | 19,099 |
| Capitalized internal use software | 3 | 1.8 | 34,583 | (13,205) | 21,378 |
| Software and technology | 3 - 9 | 4.4 | 196,232 | (96,916) | 99,316 |
| Total | $269,682 | $(129,889) | $139,793 | ||
| UsefulLives(Years) · WeightedAverageRemainingLife(Years) · December 31, 2023 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intangible Assets · Accumulated Amortization · Net Balance | |||||
| Customer relationships | 2 | 0.0 | $32,729 | $(32,729) | $— |
| Trade names | 2 - 9 | 5.2 | 38,859 | (16,578) | 22,281 |
| Capitalized internal use software | 3 | 2.3 | 25,770 | (5,893) | 19,877 |
| Software and technology | 3 - 9 | 5.1 | 196,136 | (79,846) | 116,290 |
| Total | $293,494 | $(135,046) | $158,448 | ||
The intangible assets are being amortized over their respective original useful lives, which range fromtwo tonine years. The Company recorded amortization expense related to the above intangible assets of approximately $9.4 million and $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recorded amortization expense related to the above intangible assets of approximately $27.5 million and $25.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The estimated future amortization expense associated with intangible assets, net is as follows (in thousands):
| Year ended December 31, | Future Amortization |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,589 |
| 2025 | 36,600 |
| 2026 | 34,216 |
| 2027 | 28,157 |
| 2028 | 25,122 |
| Thereafter | 6,109 |
| Total | $139,793 |
Goodwill
The following table is a summary of the changes to goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 (in thousands):
| Balance - December 31, 2023 | $622,818 |
|---|---|
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 1,530 |
| Balance - September 30, 2024 | $624,348 |
Since December 31, 2023, the Company experienced sustained decreases in its stock price and market capitalization. As a result, the Company conducted an impairment test of its goodwill and long-lived assets as of March 31, 2024. The Company estimated the fair value by weighting results from a market approach and an income approach. Significant assumptions inherent in the valuation methodologies included, but are not limited to, prospective financial information (including revenue growth and subscriber related expenses), a long-term growth rate, discount rate, and comparable multiples from publicly-traded companies in the same industry. The results of the impairment test showed that the fair value was in excess of its carrying value.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company determined there were no triggering events that could potentially cause the fair value of the Company to fall below carrying value.
As of September 30, 2024, goodwill includes an accumulated impairment charge of $148.1 million.
Note 8 –Accounts Payable, Accrued Expenses, and Other Liabilities
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities are presented below (in thousands):
| September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate fees | $244,453 | $266,089 |
| Broadcasting and transmission | 11,648 | 13,097 |
| Selling and marketing | 30,745 | 33,925 |
| Accrued compensation | 14,601 | 13,218 |
| Legal and professional fees | 10,923 | 3,672 |
| Sales tax | 47,267 | 42,590 |
| Accrued interest | 3,064 | 4,671 |
| Subscriber related | 1,576 | 1,624 |
| Shares settled liability | 7,746 | 5,131 |
| Other | 9,737 | 11,970 |
| Total | $381,760 | $395,987 |
Note 9 –Income Taxes
The following table presents income tax (provision) benefit for income taxes (in thousands, except for effective tax rate):
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Income tax (provision) benefit | (195) | 247 | (407) | 482 |
| Effective tax rate | (0.36)% | 0.29% | (0.30)% | 0.22% |
The Company’s effective tax rates on continuing operations were lower than the U.S. statutory rate of 21% as no tax benefit was provided on current year operating losses primarily due to valuation allowances recorded against certain of the Company’s deferred tax assets.
The Company regularly evaluates the realizability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some or all the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In making such a determination, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, loss carrybacks and tax-planning strategies. Generally, more weight is given to objectively verifiable evidence, such as the cumulative losses in recent years which is a significant piece of negative evidence to overcome. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, there have been no changes in the Company’s valuation allowance assessment. The Company continues to maintain a full valuation allowance on all its U.S., French, and Spanish deferred tax assets as the Company concluded that such deferred tax assets are not realizable on a more-likely-than-not basis.
Note 10 –Notes Payable, Long-Term Borrowing, and Convertible Notes
Notes payable, long-term borrowing, and convertible notes as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 consist of the following (in thousands, except stated interest rate):
| Note | Stated Interest Rate | Principal Balance | Capitalized Interest | Debt Premium (Discount) | September 30,2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Convertible Notes | 3.25% | $144,765 | $— | $(1,376) | $143,389 |
| 2029 Convertible Notes | 7.5% | 177,506 | — | 11,843 | $189,349 |
| Note payable | 10.0% | 2,700 | 4,103 | — | 6,803 |
| Bpifrance | 2.25% | 1,117 | — | — | 1,117 |
| Other | 4.0% | 30 | 9 | — | 39 |
| $326,118 | $4,112 | $10,467 | $340,697 | ||
| Note | Stated Interest Rate | Principal Balance | Capitalized Interest | Debt Discount | December 31,2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Convertible Notes | 3.25% | $397,500 | $— | $(5,752) | $391,748 |
| Note payable | 10.0% | 2,700 | 3,585 | — | $6,285 |
| Bpifrance | 2.25% | 1,612 | — | — | $1,612 |
| Other | 4.0% | 30 | 8 | — | 38 |
| $401,842 | $3,593 | $(5,752) | $399,683 | ||
2026 Convertible Notes
On February 2, 2021, the Company issued $402.5 million of convertible notes (“2026 Convertible Notes”). The 2026 Convertible Notes bear interest from February 2, 2021, at a rate of 3.25% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on August 15, 2021. The 2026 Convertible Notes will mature on February 15, 2026, unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased. The net proceeds from this offering were approximately $389.4 million, after deducting a discount and offering expenses of approximately $13.1 million.
The Company accounts for the 2026 Convertible Notes under ASU 2020-06 as single liability measured at amortized cost. The Company did not elect the fair value option.
The initial equivalent conversion price of the 2026 Convertible Notes was $57.78 per share of the Company’s common stock. Holders may convert their 2026 Convertible Notes on or after November 15, 2025, until the close of business on the second business day preceding the maturity date or prior to November 15, 2025 under certain circumstances including:
(i)during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter) commencing after the calendar quarter ended on March 31, 2021, if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;
(ii)during thefive-business day period after anyfive consecutive trading day period in which the trading price for each trading day of such five consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
(iii)if the Company calls any or all of the 2026 Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or
(iv)upon the occurrence of specified corporate events.
The Company may also redeem all or any portion of the 2026 Convertible Notes after February 20, 2024 if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days during any 30 consecutive trading day period ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the date on which the Company provides notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption date. Upon conversion, the Company can elect to deliver cash or shares or a combination of cash or shares.
If the Company undergoes a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), subject to certain conditions, holders of the 2026 Convertible Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their 2026 Convertible Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, if a corporate event (as defined in the Indenture) occurs prior to the maturity date or if the Company issues a notice of redemption, the Company may be required increase the conversion rate by a pre-defined amount for any holder who elects to convert their 2026 Convertible Notes in connection with such a corporate event.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company completed the repurchase of $46.9 million principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes with a net book value of $46.4 million for $26.6 million resulting in a gain of $19.8 million and is included in gain on extinguishment of debt in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid approximately $2.6 million and $6.5 million of interest expense, respectively, in connection with the 2026 Convertible Notes. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recorded amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, included in amortization of debt premium (discount), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company paid approximately $6.0 million and $13.1 million of interest expense, respectively, in connection with the 2026 Convertible Notes and recorded amortization expense of $0.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively, included in amortization of debt premium (discount), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
As of September 30, 2024, following the Exchange (defined below) and the repurchase described above, there is $144.8 million aggregate principal amount of 2026 Convertible Notes outstanding.
The fair value (Level 2) of the 2026 Convertible Notes was $109.3 million and $288.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
2029 Convertible Notes
On December 29, 2023, the Company entered into a privately negotiated exchange agreement with certain affiliates and related funds of Mudrick Capital Management, L.P., which were holders of its existing 2026 Convertible Notes, to exchange $205.8 million principal amount of the 2026 Convertible Notes for $177.5 million in aggregate principal amount of the Company’s new convertible senior secured notes due 2029 (the “2029 Convertible Notes”), subject to customary closing conditions (the "Exchange"). The Exchange closed on January 2, 2024, when the 2029 Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to, and are governed by, an indenture, dated as of January 2, 2024, among the Company, the guarantors identified therein and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association, as trustee and collateral agent.
At our election for any interest period, the 2029 Convertible Notes will bear interest at a rate of (i)7.5% per annum on the principal amount thereof if interest is paid in cash and (ii)10.0% per annum on the principal amount thereof if interest is paid in kind, in each case payable semi-annually in arrears on February 15 and August 15 of each year, beginning on February 15, 2024. The 2029 Convertible Notes will mature on February 15, 2029, unless earlier converted or repurchased.
The initial conversion rate of the 2029 Convertible Notes is 260.6474 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Convertible Notes, which represents an initial conversion price of approximately $3.84 per share of common stock. Holders may convert their 2029 Convertible Notes at their option in the following circumstances:
(i)during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on March 31, 2024 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price per share of common stock is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price for each of at least 20 trading days, whether or not consecutive, during the 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter;
(ii)during thefive consecutive business days immediately after anyfive consecutive trading day period (such five consecutive trading day period, the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2029 Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price per share of common stock on such trading day and the conversion rate on such trading day;
(iii)upon the occurrence of certain corporate events or distributions on the Company’s common stock, as provided in the Indenture; and
(iv)on or after November 15, 2028 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately before the Maturity Date.
The Company may cause all outstanding 2029 Convertible Notes to be automatically converted, subject to certain conditions, if, at any time on or after January 2, 2025, the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 200% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period, the last of which 20 trading days is no more than 10 trading days before the date that the Company provides the notice of forced conversion.
Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the 2029 Convertible Notes may require the Company to repurchase their 2029 Convertible Notes at a cash repurchase price equal to the principal amount of the 2029 Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. The definition of fundamental change includes certain business combination transactions involving the Company and certain de-listing events with respect to the Company’s common stock.
The 2029 Convertible Notes were initially recorded at fair value. The Company recognized the difference between the fair value of the 2029 Convertible Notes and the carrying value of the exchanged 2026 Convertible Notes as a gain on the extinguishment debt. The Company incurred $4.2 million of financing costs that have been capitalized on the balance sheet and are being amortized over the life of the 2029 Convertible Notes.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid $6.7 million of interest expense and recorded income of $0.6 million included in amortization of debt premium (discount), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company paid approximately $8.2 million of interest expense in connection with the 2029 Convertible Notes and recorded amortization income of $1.7 million included in amortization of debt premium (discount), net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
The fair value (Level 2) of the 2029 Convertible Notes was $166.3 million as of September 30, 2024.
Note payable
The Company has recognized, through the consolidation of its subsidiary Evolution AI Corporation (“EAI”), a $2.7 million note payable bearing interest at the rate of 10% per annum that was due on October 1, 2018 (“CAM Digital Note”). The cumulative accrued interest on the CAM Digital Note amounts to $3.6 million. The CAM Digital Note is currently in a default condition due to non-payment of principal and interest. The outstanding balance as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, including interest and penalties, is $6.8 million and $6.3 million, respectively, and is included in notes payable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Bpifrance
In December 2021, the Company assumed through the acquisition of Molotov, $3.7 million in notes bearing interest rates of 2.25% per annum. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company made principal payments of $0.5 million. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the principal balance totaled approximately $1.1 million and $1.6 million, respectively, and is included in long-term borrowings-current portion on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Other
The Company assumed, through the consolidation of its subsidiary EAI, a $30,000 note payable due to a relative of the former Chief Executive Officer, John Textor bearing interest at the rate of 4.0% per annum. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the principal balance and accrued interest totaled approximately $39,000 and $38,000, respectively, and is included in notes payable on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Note 11 –Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following as of September 30, 2024, and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
| Fair value measured at September 30, 2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quotedprices inactivemarkets(Level 1) | Significantotherobservableinputs(Level 2) | Significantunobservableinputs(Level 3) | Total | |
| Financial assets at fair value: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
| Money market securities and time deposits | $112,669 | $— | $— | $112,669 |
| Total financial assets at fair value | $112,669 | $— | $— | $112,669 |
| Fair value measured at December 31, 2023 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quotedprices inactivemarkets(Level 1) | Significantotherobservableinputs(Level 2) | Significantunobservableinputs(Level 3) | Total | |
| Financial assets at fair value: | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | ||||
| Money market securities | $205,074 | $— | $— | $205,074 |
| Total financial assets at fair value | $205,074 | $— | $— | $205,074 |
There wereno liabilities from continuing operations measured at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Note 12 –Shareholders’ Equity
At-the-Market Sales Agreement
On August 4, 2022, the Company entered into an at-the-market sales agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with Evercore Group L.L.C., Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC and Needham & Company, LLC, as sales agents (the “managers”) pursuant to which the Company may, from time to time, sell shares of its common stock having an aggregate offering price of up to $350.0 million through the managers by methods deemed to be an “at-the-market” offering as defined in Rule 415(a)(4) promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Company will pay the managers a commission for their services in acting as agents in the sale of common stock at a commission rate of up to 3% of the gross sales price of the shares of the Company’s common stock sold through them pursuant to the Sales Agreement. The Company is not obligated to, and cannot provide any assurances that it will, make any sales of the shares under the Sales Agreement. The offering of shares of common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate upon the earlier of (i) the sale of all common stock subject to the Sales Agreement or (ii) termination of the Sales Agreement in accordance with its terms.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company sold 33,218,851 shares of its common stock under the ATM Program at a weighted average gross sales price of $1.33 and received net proceeds of approximately $43.3 million (after deducting $1.0 million in commissions and expenses).
As of September 30, 2024, there was $112.0 million remaining available for sale under the Sales Agreement.
Stock-based compensation
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Subscriber related | $80 | $38 | $238 | $147 |
| Sales and marketing | 4,047 | 5,915 | 13,424 | 18,578 |
| Technology and development | 2,679 | 2,901 | 9,188 | 8,923 |
| General and administrative | 2,518 | 3,853 | 9,759 | 11,803 |
| $9,324 | $12,707 | $32,609 | $39,451 | |
Equity Incentive Plans
On April 1, 2020, the Company approved the establishment of the Company’s 2020 Equity Incentive Plan, as subsequently amended (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan provides for the grant of incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units and performance shares to its employees, directors and consultants. On June 17, 2024, the Company further amended the 2020 Plan to, among other things, increase the maximum aggregate number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the 2020 Plan by 20,000,000 shares. As of September 30, 2024, there are 25,166,209 shares available for future issuance under the 2020 Plan.
On August 3, 2022, August 7, 2023, and August 5, 2024, the Company's board of directors (the "Board") adopted the 2022 Employment Inducement Equity Incentive Plan ("2022 Plan"), the 2023 Employment Inducement Equity Incentive Plan ("2023 Plan") and the 2024 Employment Inducement Equity Incentive Plan (the “2024 Plan” and, collectively, the "Inducement Plans"), respectively, in each case without shareholder approval pursuant to Rule 303A.08 of the New York Stock Exchange Listed Company Manual. The Inducement Plans provide for the grant of equity-based awards, including non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance units and performance shares, and their terms are substantially similar to the 2020 Plan, with the exception that awards can only be made to new employees in connection with their commencement of employment. As of September 30, 2024, there are no shares available for future issuance under the 2022 Plan and 2023 Plan, and there are 2,924,488 shares available for future issuance under the 2024 Plan.
Time-Based Stock Options
A summary of time-based stock option activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
| Number of Shares | Weighted AverageExercise Price | Total Intrinsic Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life(Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 10,475,607 | $6.31 | $6,534 | 5.3 |
| Exercised | (4,042) | $0.87 | ||
| Forfeited or expired | (178,585) | $12.72 | ||
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | 10,292,980 | $6.20 | $1,254 | 4.6 |
| Options vested and exercisable as of September 30, 2024 | 9,702,174 | $6.46 | $1,254 | 4.5 |
There wereno options granted during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
The fair value of each stock option grant is determined on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following assumptions were used in determining the fair value of stock options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
| Dividend yield | — |
|---|---|
| Expected price volatility | 49.8% |
| Risk free interest rate | 3.9% |
| Expected term (years) | 6.0 years |
As of September 30, 2024, the estimated value of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to unvested options was approximately $0.5 million to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1 years.
Market and Service Condition Based Stock Options
A summary of activity under the 2020 Plan for market and service-based stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
| Number of Shares | Weighted AverageExercise Price | Total Intrinsic Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life(Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 4,453,297 | $12.75 | $— | 3.7 |
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | 4,453,297 | $12.75 | $— | 2.9 |
| Options vested and exercisable as of September 30, 2024 | 3,994,964 | $11.96 | $— | 2.8 |
There wereno market and service-based options granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
As of September 30, 2024, there wasno unrecognized stock-based compensation expense for market and service-based stock options.
Performance-Based Stock Options
On October 8, 2020, the Company granted the CEO a performance stock option to purchase 4,100,000 shares of common stock, with an exercise price of $10.00, which was originally eligible to vest over a period offive calendar years through 2025, subject to the achievement of certain predetermined performance goals. On April 20, 2023, the Company amended the award to modify the vesting conditions with respect to the 3,280,000 options that remained unvested as of the amendment date (the "Amended Options"). The Amended Options are eligible to vest on February 20, 2026 (the "Certification Date"), subject to the achievement of the predetermined revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and subscriber objectives (the "Performance Criteria") for the year ended December 31, 2025. Compensation cost related to the Amended Options will be recognized over the requisite service period for the new award beginning on the amendment date and ending on the Certification Date based on the probability of achievement of the Performance Criteria. There was no accounting impact on the 820,000 shares subject to the vested portion of the stock option as a result of the amendment. The fair value of the Amended Options as of the amendment date totaled $1.2 million. The Amended Options are subject to acceleration upon certain events and conditions, including a change of control and qualifying terminations, and upon death, disability, and certain “good leaver” circumstances.
Time-Based Restricted Stock Units
A summary of the Company’s time-based restricted stock unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant-DateFair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested at December 31, 2023 | 20,313,775 | $3.85 |
| Granted | 2,977,651 | $1.50 |
| Vested | (1,654,577) | $4.17 |
| Forfeited or expired | (2,145,370) | $4.75 |
| Unvested at September 30, 2024 | 19,491,479 | $3.36 |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 2,977,651 time-based restricted stock units which generally vest annually overone-year (in the case annual grants to directors) tofour-year (in the case grants to employees) periods, subject to the recipient’s continuation in service through each applicable vesting date. The fair value of restricted stock units is measured based on their fair value at grant date which totaled approximately $4.5 million.
As of September 30, 2024, the unrecognized stock-based compensation related to time-based restricted stock units totaled $47.6 million, had an aggregate intrinsic value of approximately $27.7 million, and a weighted average remaining contractual term of 2.5 years.
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units ("PRSU")
A summary of the Company’s performance-based restricted stock unit activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is as follows:
| Number of Shares | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value | |
|---|---|---|
| Unvested at December 31, 2023 | 2,035,834 | $20.23 |
| Granted | 947,035 | $1.55 |
| Forfeited | (189,825) | $3.26 |
| Unvested at September 30, 2024 | 2,793,044 | $15.05 |
On November 3, 2021, the Company granted 1.9 million performance-based restricted stock units (“PRSUs”) to the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") of the Company, which were eligible to vest over a period offive calendar years through 2025, subject to the achievement of certain established performance metrics. On November 20, 2023, the Company amended the PRSUs (the "Amended PRSUs") to modify the vesting conditions with respect to the 1,140,000 PRSUs that remained unvested as of the amendment date. The Amended PRSUs are eligible to vest on the Certification Date, subject to the achievement of predetermined revenue, adjusted EBITDA and subscribers objectives (the "Performance Criteria") for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Amended PRSUs are subject to acceleration upon certain events and conditions, including a change of control and qualifying termination, and upon death, disability, and certain “good leaver” circumstances. The fair value of the unvested PRSUs as of the amendment date totaled $7.2 million and will be expensed pro-rata over the requisite service period. During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.8 million and $2.5 million, respectively, related to these PRSUs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.4 million and $8.1 million, respectively, related to these PRSUs. As of September 30, 2024, unrecognized stock-based compensation related to these PRSUs totaled $4.4 million.
On May 9, 2023, the Company granted PRSUs to the Company's CEO (the "CEO PRSUs"), which are eligible to vest on the Certification Date, with 730,338 shares being earned at target performance and up to 1,095,507 shares being earned at maximum performance. The number of PRSUs eligible to vest will be determined based upon the achievement of annual performance-based vesting conditions for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 calendar years. The Company accounts for the PRSUs as three separate awards each with a requisite service period beginning on January 1st of the applicable year. For the first and second performance period, the Company defined the performance targets as adjusted EBITDA, revenue, and the number of subscribers, and determined the grant date was June 15, 2023 and March 25, 2024, respectively. The Company's Board will define the performance criteria for the third performance period no later than March 15, 2025 (the grant date of the third tranche). Any PRSUs that are eligible to vest based on performance relative to the pre-determined annual performance objectives will vest on the Certification Date. The PRSUs are subject to acceleration upon certain events and conditions, including a change of control and qualifying termination, and upon death, disability, and certain “good leaver” circumstances. Compensation cost related to the target PRSUs will be recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of certain performance thresholds. The fair value of the PRSUs is measured based on their grant date fair value which totaled $0.7 million and $0.4 million for the first and second performance period, respectively.
On November 20, 2023, the Company granted an aggregate of 569,475 PRSUs to various executive employees, which are eligible to vest on the Certification Date, subject to the achievement of predetermined revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and subscribers objectives (the “Performance Criteria”) for the year ended December 31, 2025. Compensation cost related to the unvested PRSUs will be recognized over the requisite service period for the new award beginning on the grant date and ending on the Certification Date based on the probability of achievement of the Performance Criteria. The fair value of the PRSUs totaled $1.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024,189,825 shares were forfeited. As of September 30, 2024, the unrecognized stock-based compensation totaled $0.8 million.
On April 4, 2024, the Company granted PRSUs to the Company's CEO, which are eligible to vest on February 20, 2027 (the "2027 Certification Date"), with 1,851,852 shares being earned at target performance and up to 2,777,778 shares being earned at maximum performance. The number of PRSUs eligible to vest will be determined based upon the achievement of annual performance-based vesting conditions for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 calendar years. The Company accounts for the PRSUs as three separate awards each with a requisite service period beginning on January 1st of the applicable year. For the first performance period, the Company has defined the performance targets as adjusted EBITDA, revenue, and the number of subscribers, and determined the grant date was April 4, 2024, respectively. The Company's Board will define the performance criteria for the second and third performance period no later than March 15, 2025 and 2026 (the grant date). Any PRSUs that are eligible to vest based on performance relative to the pre-determined annual performance objectives will vest on the 2027 Certification Date. The PRSUs are subject to acceleration upon certain events and conditions, including a change of control and qualifying termination, and upon death, disability, and certain “good leaver” circumstances. Compensation cost related to the target PRSUs will be recognized over the requisite service period based on the probability of achievement of certain performance thresholds. The fair value of the PRSUs is measured based on their grant date fair value which totaled $1.0 million for the first performance period.
Framework Agreement with MEP FTV
On August 2, 2022 (the "MEP Effective Date"), Fubo Studios Inc., a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a binding framework agreement (the “MEP Framework Agreement”) with MEP FTV Holdings, LLC (“MEP FTV”) and Maximum Effort Productions, LLC. (“MEP” and, together with MEP FTV, “Maximum Effort”), memorializing the parties’ collaboration on a Maximum Effort linear channel and original programming for launch on Fubo. Pursuant to the MEP Framework Agreement, the Company and Maximum Effort agreed to work together to (1) develop scripted and unscripted television programs intended for initial distribution on Fubo’s platform (the “MEP Projects”) and (2) create a new television channel with unique content, features and functionality (the “MEP Network”).
In connection with the MEP Framework Agreement, as consideration for Maximum Effort’s participation in the collaboration, the Company entered into a Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated August 12, 2022 (the “MEP RSA Agreement”) pursuant to which it has agreed to grant restricted common stock, issuable in three tranches in each of August 2022, 2023 and 2024, to MEP FTV, subject to various time and performance-based milestones. Under the MEP RSA Agreement,80% of the restricted stock is consideration for the MEP Projects and 20% for the MEP Network.
Stock-based compensation cost for MEP Project restricted stock awards (the "MEP Project RSAs") totaling approximately $23.0 million measured as the fair value of the 1,600,000 shares issued for the first tranche issued on August 12, 2022, at $7.0 million, plus the fixed monetary amount of $8.0 million settleable in shares on August 2, 2023, and the fixed monetary amount of $8.0 million, settleable in shares on August 2, 2024. Compensation cost will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of thethree-year service period as if the Company paid cash for the services. The second two tranches are liability classified because they are a fixed monetary amount, settleable in shares. As compensation cost is recognized for these tranches, a corresponding credit to shares settled liabilities will be recorded and reclassified to equity upon issuance of the related shares.
Stock-based compensation cost for the MEP Network RSAs totaling approximately $5.7 million is measured as the fair value of the 400,000 shares issued for the first tranche issued on August 12, 2022, at $1.7 million, plus the fixed monetary amount of $2.0 million, settleable in shares on August 2, 2023, plus the fixed monetary amount of $2.0 million, settleable in shares on August 2, 2024. The Network RSAs were subject to forfeiture until launch of the MEP Network which occurred in June 2023. The Company will recognize the total fair value of $5.7 million ratably over thetwo-year period.
Because shares of the Company’s common stock will be issued as consideration for the MEP Framework Agreement, the Company accounted for the MEP RSA Agreement pursuant to the non-employee guidance in ASC 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation.
During the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, in connection with the MEP Framework Agreement, the Company recorded approximately $0.8 million and $1.9 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense as a shares settled liability.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, in connection with the MEP Framework Agreement, the Company recorded approximately $2.6 million and $3.7 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense as a shares settled liability.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $7.7 million and $5.1 million, respectively, of such shares settled liability is included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
Warrants
Pursuant to the MEP Framework Agreement, on August 12, 2022, the Company issued MEP FTV a warrant to acquire 166,667 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $15.00 per share. The warrant is exercisable on or prior to August 2, 2032, provided that the price per share of the Company’s common stock equals or exceeds a 30-trading day volume weighted average closing price of $30.00 at any time prior to third anniversary of the grant date. The fair value of the warrant was measured on August 12, 2022, using the Monte Carlo valuation model, and the fair value totaled approximately $0.4 million. The derived service period was determined to be 1.7 years. The expense recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was immaterial. There was no unrecognized expense outstanding as of September 30, 2024.
A summary of the Company’s outstanding warrants as of September 30, 2024, are presented below (in thousands, except number of shares and exercise price):
| Number of Shares | Weighted AverageExercise Price | Total Intrinsic Value | Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life(Years) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | 166,670 | $17.40 | $— | 8.6 |
| Outstanding as of September 30, 2024 | 166,670 | $17.40 | $— | 7.8 |
Note 13 –Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating leases | ||||
| Operating lease cost | $1,759 | $1,730 | $5,288 | $4,699 |
| Other lease cost | 193 | 52 | 607 | 210 |
| Operating lease expense | 1,952 | 1,782 | 5,895 | 4,909 |
| Short-term lease rent expense | — | — | — | 132 |
| Total rent expense | $1,952 | $1,782 | $5,895 | $5,041 |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases were as follows (in thousands, except term and discount rate):
| Three Months EndedSeptember 30, | Nine Months EndedSeptember 30, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | 2024 | 2023 | |
| Operating cash flows from operating leases | $2,105 | $1,691 | $6,308 | $3,924 |
| Right of use assets exchanged for operating lease liabilities | $— | $— | $— | $3,062 |
| Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases | 9.6 | 10.0 | 9.6 | 10.0 |
| Weighted average remaining discount rate - operating leases | 7.7% | 7.8% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
As of September 30, 2024, future minimum payments for the operating leases are as follows (in thousands):
| Year Ended December 31, 2024 | $2,096 |
|---|---|
| Year Ended December 31, 2025 | 7,763 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2026 | 5,991 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2027 | 4,831 |
| Year Ended December 31, 2028 | 4,403 |
| Thereafter | 31,737 |
| Total | 56,821 |
| Less present value discount | (17,357) |
| Operating lease liabilities | $39,464 |
Other Contractual Obligations
Annual Sponsorship Agreements
The Company is a party to several non-cancelable contracts with vendors and licensors for marketing and other strategic partnership related agreements where the Company is obligated to make future minimum payments under the non-cancelable terms of these contracts as follows (in thousands):
| 2024 | $813 |
| 2025 | 3,275 |
| 2026 | 3,325 |
| 2027 | 3,425 |
| 2028 | 3,525 |
| Thereafter | 12,725 |
| Total | $27,088 |
Sports Rights Agreements
The Company entered into various sports right agreements to obtain programming rights to certain live sporting events.
Future payments under these agreements are as follows (in thousands):
| 2025 | 13,748 |
| 2026 | 13,748 |
| 2027 | 13,748 |
| 2028 | 4,583 |
| Total | $45,827 |
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company made upfront payments totaling approximately $26.6 million, which are recorded in prepaid sports rights on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Contingencies
The Company is subject to certain legal proceedings and claims that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of its business, including relating to business practices and patent infringement. Litigation can be expensive and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict and the Company’s view of these matters may change in the future as the litigation and events related thereto unfold. When the Company determines that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability is recorded and disclosed if the amount is material to the financial statements taken as a whole. When a material loss contingency is only reasonably possible, the Company does not record a liability, but instead discloses the nature and the amount of the claim, and an estimate of the loss or range of loss, if such an estimate can reasonably be made. Legal expenses associated with any contingency are expensed as incurred.
The Company is engaged in discussions with certain third parties regarding patent licensing matters. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate whether it will be able to reach an agreement with these parties or the amount of potential licensing fees, if any, it may agree to pay in connection with these discussions, but it is possible that any such amount could be material.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is, and may in the future be, involved in various legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business activities. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, currently, the Company believes that the likelihood of any material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, cash flows or our financial position for any such litigation or claims is remote. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company because of the costs to defend lawsuits, diversion of management resources and other factors.
DISH Technologies, LLC, et al. v. fuboTV Media Inc., No. 1:23-cv-00986 (D. Del.)
On September 6, 2023, DISH Technologies L.L.C. and Sling TV L.L.C. (collectively, “DISH”) filed a complaint in the District of Delaware alleging that fuboTV Media Inc. (“fuboTV Media”) infringes certain of DISH's patents by streaming video through a fuboTV Media application and seeking damages and injunctive relief.
On December 14, 2023, following a series of stipulated extensions, fuboTV Media filed a motion to dismiss the complaint asserting that DISH’s patents are invalid. Briefing on the motion is complete and a hearing was held on March 25, 2024.
On May 7, 2024, DISH filed a motion for leave to file a First Amended Complaint to assert more claims. The district court granted this motion on May 21, 2024, and denied-as-moot fuboTV Media’s motion to dismiss. fuboTV Media also filed petitions forinter partes review on all the asserted patents, five of which relate to patents for which the United States Patent Trial and Appeal Board (“PTAB”) has already instituted proceedings, and those are expected to be complete by April 25, 2025. The PTAB will decide whether to institute proceedings on the remaining three patents by December 3, 2024.
After filing itsinter partes review petitions, fuboTV Media filed a motion to stay the district court case pending resolution of those reviews. The district court granted that motion on August 13, 2024, staying the case until two weeks after the PTAB issues final written decisions on the five already instituted patents and any appeals therefrom, and at least until the institution decisions are due for the remaining three patents. If the PTAB institutes review for the remaining three patents, the stay will remain in place pending resolution of those inter partes reviews, including any appeals therefrom.
At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome, or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, with respect to this matter. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to defend itself vigorously in this matter.
Fubo Gaming Dissolution
Following the dissolution of Fubo Gaming in October 2022, several disputes with commercial partners of Fubo Gaming that alleged breach of applicable agreements have been resolved. Additional allegations or litigation may arise against Fubo Gaming or the Company in the future related to the dissolution of Fubo Gaming, including potential breach of contract claims by other commercial partners of Fubo Gaming or claims seeking to hold the Company responsible for Fubo Gaming’s contractual obligations (on contractual guaranty and other bases). At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome, or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome or loss, if any, with respect to any such matters. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses and intends to defend itself vigorously in any such matters.
FuboTV Inc. and FuboTV Media Inc. vs. The Walt Disney Company, ESPN, Inc., ESPN Enterprises, Inc., Hulu, LLC, Fox Corporation, and Warner Brothers Discovery, Inc.
On February 20, 2024, the Company filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting federal and state antitrust claims against The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”), ESPN, Inc. and ESPN Enterprises, Inc. (collectively, “ESPN”), Hulu, LLC (“Hulu”), Fox Corporation (“Fox”), and Warner Brothers Discovery, Inc. (“WBD”). The Company's complaint asserts four major categories of claims. First, the complaint alleges that the announced joint venture (the "Network JV") between Disney, WBD, and Fox is unlawful under Section 7 of the Clayton Act and Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Second, the complaint alleges that the “bundling” requirements imposed by Disney, ESPN and Fox constitute unlawful tying and block-booking arrangements under Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Third, the complaint alleges that the Defendants’ use of “most-favored-nation” clauses in their carriage agreements, in combination with other anticompetitive terms, constitute unlawful vertical restraints of trade, in violation of Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Fourth, the complaint alleges that all of this conduct violates New York’s Donnelly Act, N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law § 340, for the same reasons it violates federal antitrust law. The Company’s complaint seeks injunctive relief to stop the proposed Network JV and other practices described above, damages for harm already suffered because of those practices, and other relief. On April 29, 2024, the Company filed an amended complaint, alleging an additional antitrust market but no additional causes of action.
On April 8, 2024, the Company filed a motion for preliminary injunction (“PI Motion”) seeking to enjoin the launch of the Network JV pending the outcome of the lawsuit. On August 16, 2024, after a five-day hearing, the district court granted the Company’s PI Motion. On September 16, 2024, Fox moved to transfer certain of the Company’s claims against it to the Central District of California. The Company filed an opposition brief to this motion on October 7, 2024. On September 20, 2024, the Defendants filed their brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, seeking a reversal of the district court’s preliminary injunction order. Six days later, Defendants moved in the district court to dismiss the Company’s amended complaint. On October 25, 2024, the Company filed its brief in the trial court opposing the Defendants’ motions to dismiss. The Company also plans to file an opposition to Defendants’ appeal of the preliminary injunction. Pursuant to the district court’s scheduling order, trial is scheduled to begin on October 6, 2025.
At this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome, or provide a reasonable estimate or range of estimates of the possible outcome, if any. However, the Company believes it has meritorious claims and will continue to pursue its rights vigorously in this matter.
Video Privacy Protection Act ("VPPA") Matters
The Company has been named as defendant in putative class action complaints bringing claims under the VPPA, alleging the Company shared subscribers’ personally identifiable information to third party advertisers and through the Meta Pixel and Google Analytics without consent. The complaints are captioned Burdette v fuboTV, Inc., No. 1:23-cv-10351 (N.D. Ill.); Perez, et al., v. fuboTV, Inc., No. 0:23-cv-61961 (S.D. Fla.); Beasley v. fuboTV, Inc., No. 1:24-cv-00711 (S.D.N.Y). The Company has reached an agreement in principle to resolve these matters on a class basis, subject to negotiation of the terms of the proposed class action settlement and subject to approval by the court. Additional allegations or litigation may arise against the Company in the future related to the VPPA and other privacy and consumer protection laws.
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