Form 8-K - Current report

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

October 24, 2024

Date of Report

(Date of earliest event reported)

SOCKET MOBILE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		001-13810		94-3155066
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(IRS Employer Identification No.)

40675 Encyclopedia Circle

Fremont, CA 94538

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(510) 933-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 Par Value per Share	SCKT	NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company [ ]

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. [ ]

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 24, 2024, Socket Mobile, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The full text of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit No.		Description

99.1		Text of press release, dated October 24, 2024, titled "Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results".

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 hereunto duly authorized.

		SOCKET MOBILE, INC.

	By:	/s/ Lynn Zhao
		Name: Lynn Zhao Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Date: October 24, 2024

Exhibit 99.1

Socket Mobile Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

FREMONT, Calif., – October 24, 2024 – Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced workplace productivity, today reported financial results that are determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights:

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Revenue of $3.9 million, reflecting a 21% increase compared to $3.2 million for the prior year’s quarter, and a 24% sequential decrease compared to $5.1 million for the preceding quarter.

•

Gross margin of 49% versus 44.2% in the prior year’s quarter and 50.9% in the preceding quarter.

•

Operating expenses were $2.9 million, reflecting a 4% increase compared to the prior year’s period and a decrease of 6% compared to $3.1 million in the preceding quarter.

•

Operating loss amounted to $1.0 million, a decrease of 26% from a loss of $1.4 million in the prior year’s quarter, and an increase of 93% from a loss of $0.5 million in the preceding quarter.

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Cash balance on September 30, 2024 was approximately $2.9 million compared to $2.8 million at the end of 2023 and $2.1 million at the end of the previous quarter. A convertible note financing of $1.0 million was completed in August 2024.

“Our Q3 revenue was lower than projected. We also experienced slower, albeit positive evaluation of our new products, which delayed the associated revenue,” said Kevin Mills, President, and Chief Executive Officer.

“To support our expansion into the industrial market, we completed a $1.0 million convertible note financing in August. We continue to serve existing customers while actively promoting our new products. In September, we announced that our CaptureSDK and entire line of barcode scanners and NFC reader/writers have been tested and are fully compatible with iOS 18. Our ultra-rugged XtremeScan family, specifically designed for demanding environments like plant operations, warehousing, and manufacturing, is now compatible with iPhone 16,” continued Mr. Mills.

"We look forward to your participation in the upcoming conference call, where we will discuss the company’s progress with its new products and market expansion.” concluded Mr. Mills.

Conference Call

Management of Socket Mobile will hold a conference call today at 2 P.M. Pacific (5 P.M. Eastern) to discuss the quarterly results and outlook for the future. The dial-in number to access the live conference call is (800) 237-1091 toll-free from within the U.S. or (848) 488-9280 (toll).

About Socket Mobile, Inc.

Socket Mobile is a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions for enhanced productivity in workforce mobilization. Socket Mobile’s revenue is primarily driven by the deployment of third-party barcode-enabled mobile applications that integrate Socket Mobile’s cordless barcode scanners and contactless readers/writers. Mobile Applications servicing the specialty retailer, field service, digital ID, transportation, and manufacturing markets are the primary revenue drivers. Socket Mobile has a network of thousands of developers who use its software developer tools to add sophisticated data capture to their mobile applications. Socket Mobile is headquartered in Fremont, Calif., and can be reached at +1-510-933-3000 or www.socketmobile.com. Follow Socket Mobile on LinkedIn, Twitter, and keep up with our latest News and Updates.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding new mobile computers and data collection products, including details on the timing, distribution, and market acceptance of the products, and statements predicting trends, sales, market conditions, and opportunities in the markets in which we sell our products. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the risk that our new products may be delayed or not rollout as predicted, if ever, due to technological, market, or financial factors, including the availability of necessary working capital, the risk that market acceptance and sales opportunities may not happen as anticipated, the risk that our application partners and current distribution channels may choose not to distribute the new products or may not be successful in doing so, the risk that acceptance of our new products in vertical application markets may not happen as anticipated, and other risks described in our most recent Form 10-K and 10-Q reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Socket Mobile Investor Contact:

Lynn Zhao

Chief Financial Officer

510-933-3016

lynn@socketmobile.com

Socket Mobile is a registered trademark of Socket Mobile. All other trademarks and trade names contained herein may be those of their respective owners.

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Socket Mobile, Inc.

Condensed Summary Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

	Three months ended September 30,						Nine months ended September 30,
	2024			2023			2024			2023
Revenue	$	3,872		$	3,206		$	13,932		$	12,635
Cost of revenue		1,975			1,788			6,946			6,493
Gross margin		1,897			1,418			6,986			6,142
Gross margin percent		49.0	%		44.2	%		50.1	%		48.6	%
Research & development		1,162			1,207			3,602			3,643
Sales & marketing		1,122			1,002			3,308			3,014
General & administrative		644			608			2,128			2,131
Total operating expenses		2,928			2,817			9,038			8,788
Operating loss		(1,031	)		(1,399	)		(2,052	)		(2,646	)
Interest expense, net		(84	)		(76	)		(229	)		(170	)
Income tax benefit (expense)		—			150			—			(16	)
Net loss	$	(1,115	)	$	(1,325	)	$	(2,281	)	$	(2,832	)
Net loss per share:
Basic	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.34	)
Fully diluted	$	(0.15	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(0.30	)	$	(0.34	)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		7,600			7,320			7,542			7,197
Fully diluted		7,600			7,320			7,542			7,197

Socket Mobile, Inc.

Condensed Summary Balance Sheets

(Amounts in Thousands)

	(Unaudited) Sept 30, 2024			December 31, 2023*
Cash	$	2,913		$	2,827
Accounts receivable		1,441			1,700
Inventories		5,250			5,409
Deferred costs on shipments to distributors		266			323
Other current assets		472			441
Property and equipment, net		2,824			3,033
Deferred tax assets		10,112			10,112
Intangible assets, net		1,464			1,559
Operating leases right-of-use assets		2,730			3,088
Other long-term assets		249			250
Total assets	$	27,721		$	28,742
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities	$	2,116		$	2,185
Subordinated convertible notes payable, net of discount		150			150
Subordinated convertible notes payable, net of discount-related party		3,830			2,836
Deferred revenue on shipments to distributors		688			826
Deferred service revenue		34			33
Operating lease liabilities		2,941			3,292
Total liabilities		9,759			9,322
Common stock		69,213			68,391
Accumulated deficit		(50,213	)		(47,933	)
Treasury stock		(1,038	)		(1,038	)
Total equity		17,962			19,420
Total liabilities and equity	$	27,721		$	28,742

*Derived from audited financial statements.

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Cover	Oct. 24, 2024
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