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Nature of Operations and Liquidity
9 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Disclosure of Nature of Operations and Liquidity [Abstract]  
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND LIQUIDITY

1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND LIQUIDITY

Cineverse Corp. (“Cineverse”, “us”, “our”, "we", and “Company” refers to Cineverse Corp. and its subsidiaries unless the context otherwise requires) was incorporated in Delaware on March 31, 2000. Since our inception, we have played a role in the digital distribution revolution that continues to transform the media and entertainment landscape.

Cineverse is a streaming technology and entertainment company with its core business operating as (i) a portfolio of owned and operated streaming channels with enthusiast fan bases; (ii) a large-scale global aggregator and full-service distributor of feature films and television programs; and (iii) a proprietary technology software-as-a-service platform for over-the-top (“OTT”) app development and content distribution through subscription video on demand ("SVOD"), dedicated ad-supported video on demand ("AVOD"), ad-supported streaming linear ("FAST") channels, social video streaming services, and audio podcasts. Our streaming channels reach audiences in several distinct ways: direct-to-consumer, through these major application platforms, and through third party distributors of content on platforms.

The Company’s streaming technology platform, known as MatchpointTM, is a software-based streaming operating platform which provides clients with AVOD, SVOD, transactional video on demand ("TVOD") and linear capabilities, automates the distribution of content, and features a robust data analytics platform.

We distribute products for major brands such as Hallmark, ITV, Nelvana, ZDF, Konami, NFL and Highlander, as well as international and domestic content creators, movie producers, television producers and other short-form digital content producers. We collaborate with producers, major brands and other content owners to market, source, curate and distribute quality content to targeted audiences through (i) existing and emerging digital home entertainment platforms, including but not limited to Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime, Netflix, Hulu, Xbox, Pluto, and Tubi, as well as (ii) physical goods, including DVD and Blu-ray Discs.

 

Our Class A common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the "Common Stock"), is listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market (“Nasdaq”) under the symbol “CNVS.”

Financial Condition and Liquidity

 

We have a history of net losses and we may continue to generate net losses for the foreseeable future. As of December 31, 2024, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $501.7 million and working capital surplus of $6.8 million. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2024, the Company had a net income attributable to Common Stock holders of $7.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively. Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2024 was $5.0 million, which is net of $4.8 million of incremental investment in our content portfolio via advances or minimum guarantee payouts.

The Company is party to a Loan, Guaranty, and Security Agreement, as amended, with East West Bank ("EWB") providing for a $7.5 million Line of Credit Facility, guaranteed by substantially all of our material subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of our and our subsidiaries’ assets. The Line of Credit Facility bears interest at a rate equal to 1.5% above the prime rate, equal to 9.0% as of December 31, 2024. The Line of Credit Facility matures on September 15, 2025. As of December 31, 2024, $3.8 million was outstanding on the Line of Credit Facility, net of unamortized issuance costs of $153 thousand. Subsequent to the quarter ended December 31, 2024, our Line of Credit balance was paid down to $0.

 

On April 5, 2024, Cineverse Terrifier LLC (“T3 Borrower”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with BondIt LLC (“T3 Lender”) and the Company, as a guarantor (the “T3 Loan Agreement”). The T3 Loan Agreement provides for a term loan with a principal amount not to exceed $3,666 thousand (the “T3 Loan”), and a maturity date of April 1, 2025, unless extended for 120 days under certain conditions. The T3 Loan bears no interest until the maturity date other than an interest advance equal to $576 thousand paid at the closing of the T3 Loan on April 5, 2024. After the principal of the T3 Loan is paid in full, the T3 Lender will be entitled to receive 15% of all royalties earned by the Company on the film titled Terrifier 3 (the "Film") under its distribution agreements until the T3 Lender has received 1.75 times of the full commitment amount of $3,666 thousand consisting of principal plus interest and fees advanced to the T3 Borrower, plus any extension interest. The T3 Loan, including interest of $576 thousand, was repaid during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. See Note 6 - Debt, for further information.

 

On May 3, 2024, the Company entered into a sales agreement (the “2024 Sales Agreement”) with A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners and The Benchmark Company, LLC (collectively, the “Sales Agents”), pursuant to which the Company may offer and

sell, from time to time, through the Sales Agents, shares of Common Stock. Shares of Common Stock may be offered and sold for an aggregate offering price of up to $15 million. The Sales Agents’ obligations to sell shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement are subject to satisfaction of certain conditions, including the continuing effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-273098) (the “Registration Statement”) filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on June 30, 2023 and declared effective by the SEC on January 25, 2024, and other customary closing conditions. The Company will pay the Sales Agents a commission of 3.0% of the aggregate gross proceeds from each sale of shares and has agreed to provide the Sales Agents with customary indemnification and contribution rights. The Company has also agreed to reimburse the Sales Agents for certain specified expenses. The Company is not obligated to sell any shares under the 2024 Sales Agreement and has not sold any shares through the date of this report.

The Company will continue to invest in content development and acquisition, from which it believes it will obtain an appropriate return on its investment. As of December 31, 2024 and March 31, 2024, short term content advances were $8.8 million and $9.3 million, respectively, and content advances, net of the current portion, were $1.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively.

 

Our capital requirements will depend on many factors, and we may need to use existing capital resources and/or undertake equity or debt offerings, if necessary and opportunistically available, for further capital needs. We believe our cash and cash equivalents and availability under our Line of Credit Facility as of December 31, 2024 will be sufficient to support our operations for at least twelve months from the filing of this report.