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Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This discussion contains forward-looking statements, the accuracy of which involves risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements for many reasons including, but not limited to, those discussed under the heading "Forward Looking Statements" above and elsewhere in this report. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.
Overview
Our Business
Headquartered in Pittsford, New York, Infinite Group is a developer of cybersecurity software and related cybersecurity consulting, advisory, and managed information security services. We principally sell our software and services through indirect channels such as Managed Service Providers ("MSPs"), Managed Security Services Providers ("MSSPs"), agents and distributors and government contractors, whom we refer to collectively as our channel partners. We also sell directly to end customers.
We believe our ability to succeed depends on how successful we are in differentiating ourselves in the cybersecurity market at a time when competition and consolidation in these markets are on the rise. Our strategy to differentiate our cybersecurity software and services from our competitors is to combine customized software and professional services, and grow our business by designing, developing, and marketing cybersecurity software-as-a-service ("SaaS") solutions that can be deployed in myriad environments. Software and services are initially developed in our wholly-owned subsidiary, Nodeware Inc., to fill technology gaps we identify, and then we bring these software and services to market through our existing channel partner and customer relationships. Our software and services are designed to simplify and manage the security needs of our customers and channel partners in a variety of environments. We focus on the small and medium-sized enterprises market. We support our channel partners by providing recurring-revenue business models for both services and through our cybersecurity SaaS solutions. Products may be sold as standalone solutions or integrated into existing environments to further automate the management of cybersecurity and related IT functions.
As part of these software and service offerings we:
Internally developed and brought to market, Nodeware®, a patented SaaS solution that automates network asset identification, and cybersecurity vulnerability management and monitoring. Nodeware simply and affordably enhances security by proactively identifying, monitoring, and addressing potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities on networks, which creates enhanced security to safeguard against hackers and ransomware. Nodeware provides an economical solution for small and medium-sized enterprises as compared to more costly solutions focused on enterprise-sized customers and is designed to accommodate the varying network needs of our end customers' organizations and networks. Nodeware's flexibility allows it to span from a single network to several subnetworks, as well as accommodating larger, more complex organizations with more advanced network needs. Nodeware is sold as a SaaS solution and continuously releases enhancements, updates, and upgrades to stay current with security needs and changes in the market. Nodeware is also designed to be integrated into other technology platforms. We primarily sell Nodeware through our channel partners, with a small percentage being sold directly to end customers. We intend to continue to develop our intellectual property to serve as the core to our proprietary software and services. In addition to our proprietary software and services we also act as a master distributor for other cybersecurity software, principally Webroot a cloud-based endpoint security platform solution, where we market to and provide support for over 135 channel partners across North America;
Provide cybersecurity consulting and advisory services to channel partners and direct customers across different markets, including banking, manufacturing, supply chain, and technology. As part of our consulting and advisory services, we are contracted to support existing information technology and executive teams at both the customer and channel partner level and provide security leadership and guidance. We validate overall corporate and infrastructure cybersecurity with the goal of maintaining and securing the integrity of confidential client information, preserving the continuity of services, and minimizing potential data damage from threats and incidents; and
Provide managed support services related to information security, principally as a subcontractor for Peraton, a large information technology provider and U.S. government contractor, by providing in-depth troubleshooting, backend analysis, and technical and security support, commonly referred to as Level 2 support, for mission critical technical infrastructure from the server level to the end user interface application in a critical government environment.
Business Strategy
We have a threefold business strategy composed of:
- providing differentiated cybersecurity software and services to small to mid-sized enterprises who lack the internal resources to focus on cybersecurity related matters by combining customized software and professional services;
- designing, developing, and marketing cybersecurity SaaS solutions, including Nodeware; and
- identifying other cybersecurity companies to acquire as part of a strategic roll-up strategy.
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We believe our ability to succeed depends on how successful we are in differentiating ourselves in the market at a time when competition and consolidation in these markets is on the rise.
Our software and services are designed to simplify the security needs of our customers and channel partners, with a focus on the small to mid-sized enterprises, and we believe our ability to integrate our product and service offerings differentiates them from our competitors. In addition, we support our channel partners by providing recurring -revenue business models for both services and our cybersecurity SaaS solutions.
Cybersecurity is a constantly evolving field, so we devote significant efforts in developing proprietary software and services to meet our customer and channel partners' evolving needs. These efforts have resulted in the development of our patented and patent-pending Nodeware solution. We expect to continue to make significant investments in developing other intellectual property to serve as the core to other proprietary software and services.
Historically, a significant portion of our revenues has been derived through our managed support services, however, we believe our cybersecurity SaaS solutions, including Nodeware, present an opportunity for significant growth. We believe that Nodeware's ability to be deployed across a wide variety of networks and the ability to integrate it into existing and new cybersecurity solutions, will allow us to significantly grow this segment of our business. Similarly, we believe Nodeware's SaaS recurring revenue business model and its flexibility as a standalone or integrated solution makes it an attractive part of our channel partners' portfolio of products. Accordingly, in 2023 we made significant investments in IGI and Nodeware Inc. sales and marketing to grow our team of cybersecurity sales and technical consultants. As a result, we believe we are seeing the pipeline growth expected from focused efforts, which we anticipate will convert to revenue growth in 2024.
We believe the market for cybersecurity services for small and medium-sized enterprises is fragmented and does not currently meet the needs of this customer base. The market is fragmented and is beginning to consolidate, which is why we are seeking to strategically acquire other cybersecurity technology and services companies.
The following sections define specific components of our business strategy.
Nodeware®
In May 2016, we filed a provisional patent application for our proprietary product, Nodeware and launched it commercially in November 2016. In May 2017, we filed a utility patent application for Nodeware.
U.S. Patent No. 10,999,307, was issued on May 4, 2021, for NETWORK ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF U. S. Patent Application Serial No. 15/600,297, filed May 19, 2017, claiming priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/338,904, filed May 19, 2016.
Nodeware is an automated asset identification and vulnerability management and monitoring solution that enhances security by proactively identifying, monitoring, and addressing potential vulnerabilities on both internal and external facing networks, creating a safeguard against malicious intent to exploit known problems in a customer's network with simplicity and affordability. Nodeware assesses vulnerabilities in a computer network using scanning technology to capture a comprehensive view of the security exposure of a network infrastructure. Users receive alerts and view network information through a proprietary, web enabled dashboard. Continuous and automated internal scanning and external on demand scanning are components of this offering.
The Cloud based SaaS platform has an agile and continuous development process that is flexible to react to customer and market needs. In December 2019, we filed a second provisional patent application and in December 2020 we filed the subsequent action on the institutional patent on the Nodeware platform. In 2020 and 2021, we created many new feature updates and improvements to the platform in response to COVID-19 needs and impact such as a downloadable Windows executable version along with Windows, Mac, and Linux Agents that could be downloaded to a remote PC or server. A number of enhancements related to data management, threat intelligence, and user functionality were part of the 2020/21 continued evolution of Nodeware.
Nodeware creates an opportunity for resellers, including managed service providers, managed security service providers, distributors, and value-added resellers to use a product that provides greater visibility into the network security of an organization. We sell Nodeware in the commercial sector through channel partners and agents. Since 2018, we have continued to expand our channel of direct resellers, which now includes Telarus, SYNNEX, and Staples.
In June 2021, we created IGI CyberLabs, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary to support our Nodeware solution and continued software development. Cyberlabs' overarching mission is to drive sales of our Nodeware Cloud security platform, which will drive monthly and annualized recurring revenue. CyberLabs will also drive product and platform enhancements in Nodeware and continue to enhance our rapid scale Go-to-Market capabilities. Additionally, CyberLabs is chartered with development of cloud and SaaS cybersecurity related products that will be brought to market through our growing channel relationships.
On April 3, 2024. The Company formed Nodeware Inc. in the state of Delaware. It is a wholly owned subsidiary to support Nodeware's go to market.
On May 22, 2024, the Company formed Nodeware Inc. in the state of Nevada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary to support the Company's Nodeware solution.
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Intellectual Property
We believe that our intellectual property is an asset that will contribute to the growth and profitability of our business. We rely on a combination of patented, patent-pending and confidentiality procedures, trademarks and contractual provisions to establish and protect our intellectual property rights in the United States and abroad. We intend to rely on both registration and common law protection for our trademarks.
In May 2016, we filed a provisional patent application for our proprietary product, Nodeware, and launched it commercially in November 2016. In May 2017, we filed a utility patent application for Nodeware: U.S. Patent No. 10,999,307, was issued on May 4, 2021, for NETWORK ASSESSMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 15/600,297, filed May 19, 2017, claiming priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 62/338,904, filed May 19, 2016. The patent will remain in effect for four years from the date of issue and may be extended for up to twenty years from the filing date. Therefore, the expiration date of the subject patent, assuming all milestones to extend are met, is July 19, 2037.
In December 2019, we filed a second provisional patent application and in December 2020 we filed the subsequent action on the patent on Nodeware. In 2020 and 2021, we created updates and improvements to the platform in response to COVID-19 needs and impact such as a downloadable Windows executable version along with Windows, Mac, and Linux Agents that could be downloaded to a remote PC or server. A number of enhancements related to data management, threat intelligence, and user functionality were part of these updates.
The efforts we have taken to protect our intellectual property may not be sufficient or effective. As a result of this uncertainty and overall significance to the financial statements, these costs have been expensed.
The U.S. patent system permits the filing of provisional and non-provisional patent applications. A non-provisional patent application is examined by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and can mature into a patent once that office determines that the claimed invention meets the standards for patentability.
Our current patent and trademark portfolio consists of a patent for the Nodeware solution and process for scanning for vulnerabilities and a pending patent covering the methodologies associated with identifying and cataloging the assets on or across any physical or cloud network, together with a registered trademark for the "Nodeware" name and other trademarks and tradenames associated with our company and products. We intend to continue to work to enhance our intellectual property position on the Nodeware solution and in other appropriate cybersecurity technology we generate.
Technology and Product Development
Our goal is to position our products and solutions to enable vertical and other Application Programming Interface (API) based integration, with other industry solutions. We have a technology and product development strategy aligned with our business strategy. We continue to identify other technical partners in the cybersecurity market to integrate Nodeware into, through either API or full stack integration.
Cybersecurity Services
We provide cybersecurity consulting services that include incident response, security awareness training, risk management, IT governance and compliance, security assessment services, penetration testing, and Chief Information Security Officer Team as a Service (CISOTaaS™) offerings to channel partners and direct customers across different vertical markets (banking, supply chain, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, etc.) in North America. Our cybersecurity projects leverage different technology platforms and processes such as Nodeware to create a living document that a customer can use to go forward on a path of continuous improvement for its overall Information security. We support both internal and external organizations with our cybersecurity overlay that allows us to stay agnostic in the process, especially for compliance while enabling the IT organization to address the issues discovered. We validate overall network security with the goal of maintaining the integrity of confidential client information, preserving the continuity of services, and minimizing potential data damage from attempted threats and incidents. We continue to enhance our cybersecurity services when opportunities materialize and as the market evolves.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
The following tables compare our statements of operations data for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023. The trends suggested by this table are not indicative of future operating results.
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| Sales | $ | 1,627,969 | 100.0 | % | $ | 1,783,476 | 100.0 | % | $ | (155,507 | ) | (8.7 | )% | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 926,524 | 56.9 | 998,215 | 56.0 | (71,691 | ) | (7.2 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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701,445 | 43.1 | 785,261 | 44.0 | (83,816 | ) | (10.7 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 444,146 | 27.3 | 465,177 | 26.1 | (21,031 | ) | (4.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling | 386,093 | 23.7 | 761,365 | 42.7 | (375,272 | ) | (49.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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830,239 | 51.0 | 1,226,542 | 68.8 | (396,303 | ) | (32.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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(128,794 | ) | (7.9 | ) | (441,281 | ) | (24.7 | ) | 312,487 | 70.8 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense (net) | (252,457 | ) | (15.5 | ) | (647,564 | ) | (36.3 | ) | 395,107 | 61.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Other income | - | - | 1,757,829 | 98.6 | (1,757,829 | ) | (100.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) | $ | (381,251 | ) | (23.4 | )% | $ | 668,984 | 37.5 | % | $ | (1,050,235 | ) | (157.0 | )% | ||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) per share - basic | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | 1.35 | $ | (2.08 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net profit (loss) per share - diluted | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | 1.07 | $ | (1.80 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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| Sales | $ | 3,206,464 | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,547,469 | 100.0 | % | $ | (341,005 | ) | (9.6 | )% | |||||||||||
| Cost of sales | 1,897,934 | 59.2 | 1,964,421 | 55.4 | (66,487 | ) | (3.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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1,308,530 | 40.8 | 1,583,048 | 44.6 | (274,518 | ) | (17.3 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 896,026 | 27.9 | 996,822 | 28.1 | (100,796 | ) | (10.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Selling | 794,408 | 24.8 | 1,454,475 | 41.0 | (660,067 | ) | (45.4 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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1,690,434 | 52.7 | 2,451,297 | 69.1 | (760,863 | ) | (31.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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(381,904 | ) | (11.9 | ) | (868,249 | ) | (24.5 | ) | 486,345 | 56.0 | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense (net) | (474,226 | ) | (14.8 | ) | (1,174,567 | ) | (33.1 | ) | 700,341 | 59.6 | ||||||||||||||
| Other Income | 15,350 | 0.5 | 1,757,829 | 49.6 | (1,742,479 | ) | (99.1 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (840,780 | ) | (26.2 | )% | $ | (284,987 | ) | (8.0 | )% | $ | (555,793 | ) | (195.0 | )% | |||||||||
| Net loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (1.61 | ) | $ | (0.59 | ) | $ | (1.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sales
Our managed support service sales decreased by 4% from $1,122,084 during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to $1,080,544 during the corresponding period of 2024. For the six month period ended June 30, managed support service sales decreased 4% from $2,248,882 in 2023, to $2,154,640 for the same period in 2024. Managed support service sales comprised approximately 66% of our sales in three months ended June 30, 2024, and approximately 63% for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, managed support service sales comprised approximately 67% of sales in 2024, and 63% for the same period in 2024. The decrease in our managed support service sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was due to the termination of certain projects by Perspecta.
Our cybersecurity projects revenue decreased by 37%, from $353,937 for the three months ended June 30, 2023, to $223,345 for the same period ended June 30, 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, cybersecurity projects decreased 40% to $408,941 from 676,000 in the same prior year period. These decreases were due to decreased sales efforts due to less salespeople and the timing of the completion of the engagements.
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Software sales, which includes the selling of licenses of Nodeware and third-party software Webroot, increased by 5% from the three months ended June 30, 2023 to the same period in 2024. Sales for the period in 2023 were $307,455 and increased by $16,625 to $324,080 for the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2024, sale were $622,587 and $642,883, respectively, for an increase of 3%. The increase was primarily attributable to improving sales of Nodeware, and slightly offset by decreasing sales of Webroot. We expect this trend to continue throughout 2024 as we focus our resources on Nodeware.
Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Cost of sales principally represents compensation expense for our employees. Cost of sales decreased by 6% to $926,524 during the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $998,215 during the corresponding period of 2023. For the six month periods ended June 30 2023 and 2024, cost of sales decreased from $1,964,421 in 2023 to $1,897,934 in 2024; a decrease of 3%. The decrease in cost of sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 from 2023 was primarily due to a decrease in payroll and benefits of salaried employees who support our managed services and cybersecurity projects and lower Webroot costs offset by the increase in Nodeware related software charges. The reduction of payroll and benefits was due to normal attrition without replacement. There was no impact on performance, as we were able to absorb the staff reduction with efficiency improvements to our processes and tools.
Our gross profit decreased by $83,816 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 to 2024, from $785,261 to $701,445. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, gross profit of $1,308,530 represents a 17% decrease over gross profits for the same period in 2023 of $1,583,048. The increase was due to the combination of decreased sales previously referenced above.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses include corporate overhead such as compensation and benefits for executive, administrative and finance personnel, rent, insurance, professional fees, travel, and office expenses. General and administrative expenses of $444,146 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased approximately 5% from $465,177 for the same quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, general and administrative expenses were $896,026, down from $996,822 for the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to the reduction in salaries and benefits in addition to lower rent due to downsizing the office space, and legal and accounting fees.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses of $386,093 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased approximately 49% from $761,365 for the same quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, selling expenses were $794,408; a decrease of 45% from $1,454,475 for the same period in 2023. For the three month period, approximately $200,000 of the decrease was due to marketing spending, in addition to reductions in staffing and related benefits of approximately $102,000. For the six-month period, approximately $348,000 of the decrease was due to an decrease in marketing spending, in addition to reductions in staffing and related benefits of approximately $199,000.
Operating Loss
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, operating loss was $128,794 and $441,281, respectively, for an improvement in the loss by $312,487. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the operating loss was $381,904 and $868,249, respectively. The improvement in our operating loss from the previous year is principally attributable to the growth of sales as referenced above, the reduction in cost of sales, general and administrative expenses, and selling expenses as referenced above.
Interest Expense
Net interest expense of $252,457 for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased 61% from expense of $647,564 for the same quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net interest expense of $474,226 represents a decrease of $700,341 over the same period in 2023. The decrease in interest expense is primarily attributable to the bridge loans entered into during 2022 and the first quarter of 2023 and penalty interest accrued on the defaulted loans of approximately $130,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and approximately $347,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2023. There was also approximately $337,000 of interest expense associated with the loan associated with the Employee Retention Credit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023.
Other Income
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, other income of $15,350 was for the accounting adjustment for the partial lease termination for the corporate office. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, other income included a one-time refund of taxes of $1,662,698 related to the approval of the Employee Retention Credit by the IRS as well as the gain of $95,131 related to debt forgiveness.
Net Profit (Loss)
For the three months ended June 30, 2024, net loss was $381,251, For the same period in 2023, we showed a net profit of $668,984. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the net loss was $840,780 and $284,987, respectively. The primary reasons for this decline in both periods was the one-time other income recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2023 associated with the Employee Retention Credit mentioned above.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2024, we had cash of $17,981 available for working capital needs and planned capital asset expenditures. At June 30, 2024, we had a working capital deficit of approximately $9.4 million and a current ratio of 0.06.
During 2024, our primary sources of liquidity is cash provided by collections of accounts receivable and our factoring line of credit and short term loans. We maintain an accounts receivable financing line of credit with an independent financial institution that allows us to sell selected accounts receivable invoices to the financial institution with full recourse against us in the amount of $2,000,000, including a sublimit for one major client of $1,500,000. This provides us with the cash needed to finance certain of our on-going costs and expenses. At June 30, 2024, based on eligible accounts receivable, we had $5,000 available under this arrangement. We expect sales during 2024 to generate additional accounts receivable eligible for factoring, that will support our operations. We pay fees based on the length of time that the invoice remains unpaid.
We entered into two loan agreements and a revised financing arrangement during the six month period ended June 30, 2024.
On February 16, 2024, we received funding from a future receivables purchase agreement with UFS West LLC. The purchase price amount was $150,000 with a fixed fee of $4,500 and a payment plan of $5,824 per week for 34 weeks effective February 23, 2024. The outstanding balance on the debt at June 30, 2024 was approximately $128,500. In September 2024, US West LLC forgave the remaining payments on the subordinated business loan for $51,500. This forgiveness of debt resulted in a gain of approximately $29,900.
On March 14, 2024, we received funding from a subordinated business loan and security agreement with Agile Lending, LLC. The term loan amount was $185,500 with a fixed fee of $10,500. A payment plan of $5,824 per week for 24 weeks effective March 18, 2024. The outstanding balance on the debt at June 30, 2024 was approximately $180,700. In August 2024, Agile Lending LLC forgave the remaining payments on the subordinated business loan for $60,000. This forgiveness of debt resulted in a gain of approximately $43,600.
During June 2024, we entered into a revised financing arrangement with Celtic Bank for $150,500 with a one-time fixed loan fee of $17,157 for a total obligation of $167,657. In 2023, under the terms of the previous revised financing arrangement, the lender loaned us $140,200 with a one-time fixed loan fee of $16,403 for a total obligation of $156,603. The balance of the previous loan of $33,815 was paid to the lender as part of the revised financing agreement. The lender payments became due on June 11, 2024, and consisted of 20% of the Company's receivables processed through Stripe, Inc.'s payment processing platform. At June 30, 2024, the balance of this revised financing arrangement was $161,562.
At June 30, 2024, we had current notes payable of $219,000 to related parties. $100,000 of this debt was due on January 1, 2023. The remaining $119,000 are in the form of demand notes with an interest rate of 6%.
At June 30, 2024, we have current notes payable of approximately $2,160,000 to third parties, which includes convertible notes payable of approximately $150,000. Also included is $12,500 in principal amount of a note payable due on June 30, 2016 which has not been paid. This note was issued in payment of software we purchased in February 2016 and secured by a security interest in the software. To date, the holder has not taken any action to collect the amount past due on this note or to enforce the security interest in the software.
Also included in the current notes payable to third parties at June 30, 2024, are five bridge loans with Mast Hill Fund, L.P., for $1,510,877. All five loans bear interest at 8% and are subject to a 12% default interest rate as well as a 15% penalty in the event of a .default. We used the proceeds from the bridge loans to substantially enhance our marketing of CyberLabs' Nodeware solution, in order to significantly increase its growth.
During the first six months of 2024, a total of approximately $17,000 was recorded as deferred note costs. At June 30, 2023, the unamortized balance of the deferred note costs for all notes payable to third parties was approximately $17,000. See Notes 5 and 6 of the 2023 Audited Financial Statements for more information.
We entered into unsecured lines of credit financing agreements (the "LOC Agreements") with two related parties in previous years. The LOC Agreements provide for working capital of up to $100,000 through July 31, 2022 and $75,000 through January 2, 2023. At June 30, 2024, we had approximately $15,000 of availability under the LOC Agreements.
During 2021, we issued demand notes to three board members for $79,000 in total. The demand notes bear a 6% interest rate. The amount outstanding as of June 30, 2024 is $49,000.
We have $1,043,411 of current maturities of long-term obligations to third parties. This is comprised of various notes including long-term notes to third parties of $265,000 due on January 1, 2018 (plus accrued interest of approximately $280,000), $166,473 due on August 24, 2024, $77,938 due February 17, 2025, and $250,000 due on September 30, 2024.
At June 30, 2024, we have $659,300 of current maturities of long-term obligations to related parties. $270,000 was due on January 1, 2023, $25,000 was due June 30, 2023, $90,000 is due on July 31, 2023, and$274,300 is due January 1, 2024.
We plan to renegotiate the terms of the various notes payable, seek funds to repay the notes or use a combination of both alternatives. We cannot provide assurance that we will be able to repay current notes payable or obtain extensions of maturity dates for long-term notes payable when they mature or that we will be able to repay or otherwise refinance the notes at their scheduled maturities.
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We have a note payable agreement for up to $500,000 with a related party. The note has an interest rate of 7.5% and is due on August 31, 2026. The balance is $499,000 at June 30, 2024.
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| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 94,095 | $ | 796,922 | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (100,651 | ) | 1,297,405 | |||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (936 | ) | (2,100,175 | ) | ||||
| Net decrease in cash | $ | (7,492 | ) | $ | (5,848 | ) | ||
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
Our operating cash flow is primarily affected by the overall profitability of our contracts, our ability to invoice and collect from our clients in a timely manner, and our ability to manage our vendor payments. We bill our clients weekly or monthly after services are performed as well as collect down payments depending on the contract terms. Our net loss of $840,780 for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was offset by non-cash expenses and credits of $152,815 and an addback of a gain on partial termination of a lease of $15,350. In addition, our net loss was offset by an increase in accounts receivable and other assets of $271,755, an increase in accrued payroll, deferred revenue and other expenses payable of $449,762 and an increase in accounts payable of $619,403 resulting in cash provided by operating activities of $94,095.
We continue to invest in our marketing of Nodeware to our IT channel partners who resell to their customers. We are making investments in our cyber security team for penetration testing, CISOTaaS and other services. Due to the lengthy lead times typically needed to generate these new sales, we expect a delay before realizing a return from our sales and marketing efforts, of one or more quarters. As a result, we may continue to experience operating income or operating losses from these resource expenditures until sufficient sales are generated. We expect to fund the cost for the new expenditures from our operating cash flows, the equity raise and incremental borrowings, as needed.
Cash Flows Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we incurred capital expenditures of $100,651 for software development labor for the enhancements to Nodeware. We expect to continue to invest in computer hardware and software to update our technology to support the growth of our business. We do not anticipate our continued investment to be significant in these two categories.
Cash Flows Used in Financing Activities
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we received $486,000 from various debt products, including a future receivables purchase agreement loan with UFS West LLC for $150,000, a subordinated business loan and security agreement with Agile Lending, LLC for $185,500, and a new Stripe loan from Celtic Bank for $167,657. We also paid principal of $486,936 on short term debt.
Credit Resources
We maintain an accounts receivable financing line of credit from an independent financial institution that allows us to sell selected accounts receivable invoices to the financial institution with full recourse against us in the amount of $2,000,000, including a sublimit for one major client of $1,500,000. This provides us with the cash needed to finance certain costs and expenses. At June 30, 2024, we had financing availability, based on eligible accounts receivable, of approximately $5,000 under this line. We pay fees based on the length of time that the invoice remains unpaid. We also have approximately $16,000 of available credit under various lines of credit as of June 30, 2024.
During May 2019, we originated a line of credit note payable for a $500,000 with a related party and borrowed $499,000 and have $1,000 available to borrow for working capital. This agreement matures in August 2026.
During 2017, we originated two lines of credit with related parties totaling $175,000. At June 30, 2024, we had $15,000 available under these financing agreements which matured in January 2023 and July 2023, respectively.
We believe the capital resources available under our factoring line of credit, cash from additional related party loans and cash generated by improving the results of our operations will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations for at least the next 12 months.
We anticipate financing growth from acquisitions of other businesses, if any, and our longer-term internal growth through one or more of the following sources: issuance of equity: cash from collections of accounts receivable; additional borrowing from related and third parties; use of our existing accounts receivable credit facility; or a refinancing of our accounts receivable credit facility.
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