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iCoreConnect Inc. (ICCT)·Q2 2024 Earnings Summary

Executive Summary

  • Q2 revenue rose 66% year over year to $3.09M, with gross margin expanding to 80% on a higher mix of subscription SaaS; however, net loss widened to $10.90M and diluted EPS was -$1.10, reflecting one-time stock-based compensation and non-cash charges .
  • Operating expenses spiked on a one-time $4.78M stock-based compensation award tied to the 2023 Nasdaq listing/merger; other P&L pressure included a $2.46M non-cash loss from the forward purchase agreement mark and elevated financing costs .
  • Liquidity remains the key risk: cash was $0.25M at quarter-end with an $11.5M working capital deficit; management executed note exchanges extending maturities into 2027 with conversion mechanics to preserve cash runway .
  • Strategic progress continued: subscription mix rose, AI pilots began (support, coding, insurance verification), and channel/association relationships expanded; management expects SaaS/MSaaS to outgrow services, supporting mix-driven margin gains .
  • No formal guidance or earnings call transcript found for Q2; S&P Global consensus estimates for ICCT were unavailable, so no vs-estimates comparison is provided (consensus unavailable) .

What Went Well and What Went Wrong

What Went Well

  • Strong topline and mix: revenue +66% YoY to $3.09M; subscription software and services +73% YoY to $2.82M (91% of Q2 revenue), lifting gross margin to 80% from 74% .
  • Product and channel momentum: new AI use cases (support, ICD-10 coding, insurance verification) and broader association/channel relationships underpin demand and cross-sell opportunities .
  • Management’s mix thesis intact: “We expect the growth rate of our SaaS and MSaaS subscription offerings to grow faster than Professional Services … [benefiting] gross margin rate going forward.” (MD&A) .

What Went Wrong

  • Profitability deterioration: Q2 operating loss of $7.49M and net loss of $10.90M, driven by one-time $4.78M stock-based comp and non-cash forward purchase agreement mark-to-market (-$2.46M) .
  • Liquidity and going concern: cash of $247K, current maturities of debt high, and a working capital deficit of $11.50M; management disclosed substantial doubt about going concern absent additional financing .
  • Listing risk: received a Nasdaq minimum bid price deficiency notice on July 8, 2024, creating potential delisting risk if compliance is not regained within the allowed period .

Financial Results

MetricQ2 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Revenue ($USD)$1,856,148 $2,723,363 $3,087,900
Gross Margin %74% 81% 80%
SG&A ($USD)$3,189,103 $4,519,898 $9,187,200
Operating Loss ($USD)$(2,108,588) $(3,042,185) $(7,487,807)
Net Loss ($USD)$(2,707,595) $(4,722,970) $(10,895,414)
Diluted EPS ($)$(0.41) $(0.51) $(1.10)

Segment/mix (revenue):

Revenue Type ($USD)Q2 2023Q1 2024Q2 2024
Subscription software and services$1,629,999 (88%) $2,595,050 (95%) $2,820,863 (91%)
Professional services and other$226,149 (12%) $128,313 (5%) $267,037 (9%)
Total Revenue$1,856,148 $2,723,363 $3,087,900

KPIs and balance sheet indicators:

KPI / Balance SheetQ1 2024Q2 2024
Cash and cash equivalents ($USD)$138,031 $247,194
Working capital deficit ($USD)$(10,906,674) $(11,496,812)
Deferred revenue ($USD)$180,712 $142,528
Recurring revenue mix95% (Q1) 93% (6M)

Notes: No Wall Street consensus available from S&P Global for Q2 2024; vs-estimates comparisons are omitted (consensus unavailable) .

Guidance Changes

MetricPeriodPrevious GuidanceCurrent GuidanceChange
Revenue / EPS / MarginsFY or Q3/FYNo formal numerical guidance provided

Management included forward-looking statements but did not provide numeric guidance ranges in Q2 materials .

Earnings Call Themes & Trends

(No Q2 2024 earnings call transcript located; themes below derive from the press release and 10-Q.)

TopicPrevious Mentions (Q3 2023, Q1 2024)Current Period (Q2 2024)Trend
AI/technologyEmphasis on SaaS innovation; expanding product capabilities Implemented AI in support; testing AI in ICD-10 coding and insurance verification Increasing deployment
Fintech iCorePayLaunch; “eagerly adopted,” expected strong margins Noted demand; included among products with customers waiting for installation Scaling adoption
Channel/associationsAdded endorsements; enterprise agreements with Carestream and Patterson Expanded relationships with mConsent, Arthur/Marshall, HIPAA consultants, and dental associations (CA/TN) Broadening reach
Mix & marginsSubscription growth and margin expansion targets Gross margin 80% on subscription mix (91% of Q2 revenue) Positive mix shift
Liquidity/capital structureCancelled equity line caused financing fees; increased debt use Debt restructuring extends maturities to 2027; conversion features to preserve cash Extending runway
Listing/complianceNasdaq minimum bid price deficiency (July 8, 2024) Heightened risk

Management Commentary

  • “We have implemented artificial intelligence (AI) in our support division and are testing AI across various solutions… significant potential in leveraging AI for our ICD-10 coding and insurance verification software.” (Press release) .
  • “We expect the growth rate of our SaaS and MSaaS subscription offerings to grow faster than our Professional Services and other revenue over time… [supporting] gross margin rate going forward.” (MD&A) .
  • “The Company executed two enterprise agreements” (Carestream, Patterson) and “the launch of our Fintech solution iCorePay has been eagerly adopted by our customers.” (Q1 release) .
  • “Successfully reached restructuring agreements with certain convertible noteholders… extending maturities to Aug 1, 2027… optional conversion at $0.80; mandatory conversion above $1.04 with volume conditions.” (Press release/Q2 10-Q) .

Q&A Highlights

No Q2 2024 earnings call transcript was identified; therefore, there are no Q&A highlights to report from this period .

Estimates Context

  • S&P Global consensus estimates for ICCT were unavailable for Q2 2024; as a result, we cannot provide vs-estimate comparisons or estimate-based surprise analysis for revenue or EPS (consensus unavailable) .

Key Takeaways for Investors

  • Momentum on the topline and mix: +66% YoY revenue to $3.09M and 80% gross margin show the strategy of leaning into recurring SaaS is working .
  • Profitability is pressured by one-offs and financing noise: a $4.78M stock-based compensation charge and a $2.46M FPA mark weighed heavily on Q2 results; absent these, run-rate loss would be lower, but still significant .
  • Liquidity is the primary near-term risk: $247K cash and an $11.5M working capital deficit underscore the need for continued capital raises or accelerated cash generation .
  • Debt restructuring is a near-term stabilizer: extended maturities and equity-linked optionality reduce immediate cash outflows, buying time for execution, but also introduce dilution risk if conversions occur .
  • Execution watch items: iCorePay monetization ramp, AI-enabled product enhancements, and conversion of pipeline/association endorsements into subscribers should drive ARR and margins if successful .
  • Compliance overhang: the Nasdaq bid-price deficiency notice adds headline risk; any concrete remediation (e.g., corporate actions, catalysts boosting price) could be a stock driver .
  • Near-term trading setup hinges on liquidity headlines and capital structure developments (debt exchanges, equity raises), while medium-term thesis depends on sustaining subscription growth/mix expansion to approach profitability .

Additional Detail and Cross-References

  • Revenue drivers: Organic SaaS growth plus contributions from acquired assets; subscription revenue share rose, aiding margin expansion (MD&A, segment disclosure) .
  • Expense drivers: One-time stock-based compensation tied to business combination; higher payroll to support acquisitions; financing cost impacts from cancelled equity line and additional convertible debt .
  • Non-cash items: Forward purchase agreement fair value changes increased other expense in Q2 .
  • No formal numerical guidance or Q2 call transcript; investor materials centered on the 8-K press release and 10-Q filing .

Sources: Q2 2024 10-Q (filed Aug 16, 2024); Q2 2024 8-K/press release (Aug 16, 2024); Q1 2024 10-Q and 8-K/press release; Q3 2023 8-K/press release .