Quarterly Report for Quarter Ending September 30, 2024 (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from to

Commission File Number: 1-8601

CreditRiskMonitor.com, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (845) 230-3000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company" and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

The Company's common stock is traded on the OTC Markets. There were 10,722,401 shares of common stock $.01 par value outstanding as of November 14, 2024.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
		Condensed Balance Sheets - September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023	2
		Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)	3
		Condensed Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)	4
		Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)	5
		Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)	6
		Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 (Unaudited)	7
		Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (Unaudited)	8
	Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	12
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	16
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 6.	Exhibits	17
SIGNATURES	18

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023

		September 30, 2024			December 31, 2023
		(Unaudited)			(Note 1)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	7,888,033			$	11,004,937
Held-to-maturity securities			2,481,973				3,494,958
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $30,000			3,566,066				3,941,182
Other current assets			916,279				788,722
Total current assets			14,852,351				19,229,799
Held-to-maturity securities			6,908,000				700,000
Property and equipment, net			544,097				557,634
Operating lease right-of-use asset			1,453,548				1,612,512
Goodwill			1,954,460				1,954,460
Other assets			18,110				18,110
Total assets		$	25,730,566			$	24,072,515
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Unexpired subscription revenue		$	10,855,818			$	10,272,352
Accounts payable			72,890				141,956
Current portion of operating lease liability			225,325				211,488
Accrued expenses			2,396,638				2,105,019
Total current liabilities			13,550,671				12,730,815
Deferred taxes on income, net			350,605				350,605
Unexpired subscription revenue, less current portion			194,959				68,523
Operating lease liability, less current portion			1,384,378				1,554,686
Total liabilities			15,480,613				14,704,629
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01par value; authorized 5,000,000shares; none issued			-				-
Common stock, $0.01par value; authorized 32,500,000shares; issued and outstanding 10,722,401shares			107,224				107,224
Additional paid-in capital			30,081,665				30,007,773
Accumulated deficit			(19,938,936	)			(20,747,111	)
Total stockholders' equity			10,249,953				9,367,886
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	25,730,566			$	24,072,515

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024AND 2023

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024AND 2023

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Unaudited)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.

CREDITRISKMONITOR.COM, INC.

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 AND 2023

(Unaudited)

		2024			2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	808,175			$	1,105,308
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of bond discount			(146,697	)			(121,798	)
Depreciation and amortization			291,576				288,303
Operating lease right-of-use asset, net			2,494				8,735
Stock-based compensation			73,892				75,853
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			375,116				630,732
Other current assets			(127,557	)			(434,901	)
Unexpired subscription revenue			709,902				(202,185	)
Accounts payable			(69,066	)			(149,715	)
Accrued expenses			291,619				168,073
Net cash provided by operating activities			2,209,454				1,368,405
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from held-to-maturity securities			2,850,000				3,630,000
Purchase of held-to-maturity securities			(7,898,319	)			(3,628,741	)
Purchase of property and equipment			(278,039	)			(148,259	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(5,326,358	)			(147,000	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(3,116,904	)			1,221,405
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			11,004,937				9,866,628
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	7,888,033			$	11,088,033

(4) Stock-Based Compensation

The Company applies ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation("ASC 718"), to account for stock-based compensation.

The following table summarizes the stock-based compensation expense for stock options that was recorded in the Company's results of operations in accordance with ASC 718 for the three and nine months ended September 30:

(6) Marketable Securities

Based upon the Company's intent and ability to hold its US Treasury securities to maturity (which maturities range up to 25 months at purchase), such securities have been classified as held-to-maturity and are carried at amortized cost, which approximates fair market value. Accrued bond interest receivable as of September 30, 2024 is $91,220.

The following table summarizes the cost and fair value of marketable securities at September 30, 2024 as follows:

Maturities of marketable securities were as follows at September 30, 2024:

The Company's investments in marketable securities consist of investments in US Treasury securities. Market values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio.

Management evaluates securities for other-than-temporary impairment at least on an annual basis, and more frequently when economic or market concerns warrant such evaluation. Consideration is given to (1) the length of time and the extent to which the fair value has been less than cost, (2) the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, and (3) the intent and ability of the Company to retain its investment in the issuer for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in fair value. Management has determined that no other-than-temporary impairment exists as of September 30, 2024.

(7) Net Income per Share

Basic net income per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net income per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and the dilutive effect of outstanding stock options.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the computation of diluted net income per share excludes the effects of the assumed exercise of 590,550 and 615,050 options, respectively, since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive as their exercise prices were above market value.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the computation of diluted net income per share excludes the effects of the assumed exercise of 402,100 and 402,100 options, respectively, since their inclusion would be anti-dilutive as their exercise prices were above market value.

(8) Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company records a liability when it believes that a loss will be incurred and the amount of loss or range of loss can be reasonably estimated. Based on the currently available information, the Company does not believe that there are claims or legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on the business, or the condensed financial statements of the Company.

(10) Supplemental Disclosures of Noncash Investing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, there was a noncash transfer of deposits from operating activities to property and equipment in the amount of $155,700.

Business Environment

The continuing uncertainty in the worldwide financial system has negatively impacted general business conditions. It is possible that a weakened economy could adversely affect our subscribers' discretionary spending for financial risk information, or even their solvency, but we cannot predict whether or to what extent this will occur.

Our strategic priorities and plans for 2024 are to continue to build on the improvement initiatives underway to achieve sustainable, profitable growth.

Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table presents selected financial information and statistics as September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (dollars in thousands):

As of September 30, 2024, the Company had approximately $7.9 million in cash and cash equivalents, a decrease of approximately $3.1 million from December 31, 2023. This decrease was primarily the result of net cash used in investing activities, with a shift towards longer duration US Treasury securities relative to cash and cash equivalents, totaling approximately $5.3 million offset by the net cash provided by operating activities of approximately $2.2 million.

The main component of current liabilities at September 30, 2024 was unexpired subscription revenue of approximately $10.9 million, which should not require significant future cash outlay, as this is annual reoccurring revenue, other than the cost of preparation and delivery of the applicable commercial credit reports, which cost much less than the unexpired subscription revenue shown. Unexpired subscription revenue is recognized as income over the subscription term, which approximates 12 months.

The Company has no bank lines of credit or other currently available credit sources.

The Company believes that its existing balances of cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from operations will be sufficient to satisfy its anticipated cash requirements through at least the next 12 months and the foreseeable future. Moreover, the Company has no long-term debt. However, the Company's liquidity could be negatively affected if it were to make an acquisition or license products or technologies as well as investment in higher skilled employees, which may necessitate the need to raise additional capital through future debt or equity financing. Additional financing may not be available at all or on terms favorable to the Company.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements.

Results of Operations

Operating revenues increased approximately $217 thousand, or 5%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This overall revenue growth resulted from an increase in SaaS subscription product revenue, attributable to increased sales to new and existing subscribers, as well as related price increases for subscriptions.

Data and product costs increased approximately $255 thousand, or 13%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This increase was due primarily to (1) higher salary and related expenses due to new hires, pay raises to existing staff, and expansion of the expert network and (2) higher costs of third-party content due to price increases instituted by some suppliers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $182 thousand, or 7%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This decrease was due to (1) lower salary and related expenses and (2) lower customer acquisition costs.

Other income increased approximately $79 thousand for the third quarter of fiscal 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This increase was due to a higher interest rate earned on the held-to-maturity securities balance.

Operating revenues increased approximately $686 thousand, or 5%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This overall revenue growth resulted from an increase in SaaS subscription product revenue, attributable to increased sales to new and existing subscribers, as well as related price increases for subscriptions.

Data and product costs increased approximately $761 thousand, or 13%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This increase was due primarily to (1) higher salary and related expenses from new hires, pay raises to existing staff, and expansion of the expert network and (2) higher costs of third-party content due to price increases instituted by some suppliers.

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased approximately $455 thousand, or 6%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This increase was primarily due to (1) overall higher salary and related employee benefits to staff and (2) higher customer acquisition costs for the first half of the fiscal year.

Other income increased approximately $143 thousand for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period of fiscal 2023. This increase was due to a higher interest rate earned on the held-to-maturity securities balance.

Future Operations

The Company over time intends to expand its operations by expanding the breadth and depth of its product and service offerings and introducing new and complementary products. Gross margins attributable to new business areas may be lower than those associated with the Company's existing business activities.

The Company's current and future expense levels are based largely on its investment plans and estimates of future revenues. To a large extent, these costs do not vary with revenue. Sales and operating results generally depend on the Company's ability to attract and retain subscribers as well as the volume and timing of the subscriptions for the Company's products, which are difficult to forecast. The Company may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. Accordingly, any significant shortfall in revenues in relation to the Company's planned expenditures would have an immediate adverse effect on the Company's business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. Further, as a strategic response to changes in the competitive environment, the Company may from time to time make certain pricing, service, marketing or acquisition decisions that could have a material adverse effect on its business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations.

Achieving greater profitability depends on the Company's ability to generate and sustain increased revenue levels. The Company believes that its success will depend in large part on its ability to (i) increase its brand awareness, (ii) provide its subscribers with outstanding value, thus encouraging renewals, and (iii) achieve sufficient sales volume to realize economies of scale. Accordingly, the Company intends to continue to increase the size of its sales force and service staff as well as invest in product development, operating infrastructure, marketing and promotion. The Company believes that these expenditures will help it to sustain the revenue growth it has experienced over the last several years. We anticipate that sales and marketing expenses will continue to increase in dollar amount and as a percentage of revenues into 2025 and future periods as the Company continues to expand its business on a worldwide basis. Further, the Company expects that product development expenses will also continue to increase in dollar amount and may increase as a percentage of revenues into 2025 and future periods because it expects to employ more development personnel on average compared to prior periods and build the infrastructure required to support the development of new and improved products and services. However, as some of these expenditures are discretionary in nature, the Company expects that the actual amounts incurred will be in line with its projections of future cash flows in order not to negatively impact its future liquidity and capital needs. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve these objectives within a meaningful time frame.

The Company expects to experience fluctuations in its future quarterly operating results due to a variety of factors, some of which are outside the Company's control. Factors that may adversely affect the Company's quarterly operating results include, among others, (i) the Company's ability to retain existing subscribers, attract new subscribers at a steady rate and maintain customer satisfaction, (ii) the Company's ability to maintain gross margins in its existing business and in future product lines and markets, (iii) the development of new services and products by the Company and its competitors, (iv) price competition, (v) the Company's ability to obtain products and services from its vendors, including information suppliers, on commercially reasonable terms, (vi) the Company's ability to upgrade and develop its systems and infrastructure, and adapt to technological change, (vii) the Company's ability to attract and retain personnel in a timely and effective manner, (viii) the Company's ability to manage effectively its development of new business segments and markets, (ix) the Company's ability to successfully manage the integration of operations and technology of acquisitions or other business combinations, (x) technical difficulties, system downtime, cybersecurity breaches, or Internet brownouts, (xi) the amount and timing of operating costs and capital expenditures relating the Company's business, operations and infrastructure, (xii) governmental regulation and taxation policies, (xiii) disruptions in service by common carriers due to strikes or otherwise, (xiv) risks of fire or other casualty, (xv) litigation costs or other unanticipated expenses, (xvi) interest rate risks and inflationary pressures, and (xvii) general economic conditions and economic conditions specific to the Internet and online commerce.

Due to the foregoing factors, the Company believes that period-to-period comparisons of its revenues and operating results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied on as an indication of future performance.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding future prospects, industry trends, competitive conditions and litigation issues. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "plans" or words of similar meaning are intended to identify forward-looking statements. This notice is intended to take advantage of the "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Among others, factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's beliefs or expectations are those listed under "Business Environment" and "Results of Operations" and other factors referenced herein or from time to time as "risk factors" or otherwise in the Company's Registration Statements or Securities and Exchange Commission reports. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, a future event or otherwise.

The Company's management, with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that all material information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to them as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and that all such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms.

There have not been any changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Limitations of the Effectiveness of Internal Control

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the internal control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations of any internal control system, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within a company have been detected.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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