UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ 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: 001-39315
VROOM, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
| | |
Delaware |
| 901112566 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
| (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3600 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Floor 4
Houston, Texas 77042
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(518) 535-9125
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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 |
| VRM |
| Nasdaq Global Select |
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.
| | | |
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☒ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
|
| 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. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of November 7, 2024, 1,822,166 shares of the registrants’ common stock were outstanding.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GLOSSARY
Unless the context otherwise requires, or the term is otherwise defined, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to:
•“Bankruptcy Code” are to title 11 of the United States Code, 11 U.S.C. §§ 101-1532, as amended from time to time and as applicable to the Chapter 11 Case.
•“Bankruptcy Court” are to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, Houston Division, or any other court having jurisdiction over the Chapter 11 Case.
•“Consenting Noteholders” are the Unsecured Noteholders party to the RSA, together with any Unsecured Noteholder that subsequently becomes a party to the RSA, pursuant to a joinder agreement in the form attached to the RSA, solely in its capacity as an Unsecured Noteholder.
•“Consenting Stakeholders” are to the holders of any Equity Security or other ownership interest in Vroom, the Consenting Equity Interest Holders and the Consenting Noteholders.
•“Consenting Equity Interest Holders” are to the holders of the Equity Interests or other ownership interest in Vroom that are party to the RSA.
•“Equity Interests” are to any Equity Security or other ownership interest in Vroom.
•“Equity Security” are to an “equity security” as defined in section 101(16) of the Bankruptcy Code.
•“ESO Grants” are to the five percent (5%) grant of the Fully-Diluted New Common Stock as of immediately following the Plan Effective Date that will be reserved for the issuance of stock options to purchase New Common Stock to management employees of the Company.
•“Existing Equity Awards” are to any options or restricted stock units representing rights to purchase or acquire any Equity Securities of the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date.
•“Existing Equity Interests” are to any Equity Security or other ownership interest in the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date, but excluding any Existing Equity Awards.
•“Existing Securities Litigation Claims” are to any claims against the Company in the following matters: (a) In re Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation, 21-cv-2477-PGG (S.D.N.Y. Mar. 22, 2021); (b) In re Vroom, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, 21-cv-6933-PGG (S.D.N.Y. Apr. 17, 2021); (c) Godlu v. Vroom, Inc., 22-cv-00569-MN (D. Del. Apr. 28, 2022); and (d) Hudda v. Vroom, Inc., 24-cv-4499-MN (D. Del. Apr. 15, 2024).
•“Fully-Diluted New Common Stock” are to the New Common Stock calculated by including the New Common Stock issued on the Plan Effective Date, the New Warrants, the MIP Awards, and the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards, in each case on an as-converted-to-common-stock basis.
•“General Unsecured Claims” are to any unsecured Claim against the Debtor that is not an Administrative Claim, a Priority Tax Claim, an Other Priority Claim, an Unsecured Notes Claim, a 510(b) Claim, or an Intercompany Claim.
•“MIP Awards” are to the RSU Awards and ESO Grants, together.
•“MIP” are to the Management Incentive Plan.
•“MIP Term Sheet” are to the terms and conditions related to the MIP set forth in the Plan.
•“New Board” are to the new board of directors of Vroom upon the Plan Effective Date.
•“New Common Stock” are to the new common stock to be issued by the Company after the Plan Effective Date.
•“New Warrants” are to the warrants to purchase shares of New Common Stock to be issued in accordance with the Plan pursuant to section 1145 of the Bankruptcy Code.
•“Plan Effective Date” is to the date on which the Plan has become effective in accordance with its terms.
•“Post-Effective Date Equity Awards” are to equity awards exchangeable into New Common Stock on the same terms and conditions that Existing Equity Awards are convertible into existing common stock of the Debtor, and for the same number of shares applicable to the Existing Equity Awards as of immediately prior to the Plan Effective Date.
•“Reorganized Debtor” are to the Company, as reorganized pursuant to and under the Plan or any successor thereto on or after the Plan Effective Date, and its successors.
•“RSU Awards” are to restricted stock units with respect to New Common Stock to be granted to employees of the Company which will (a) constitute (on an as-converted to common stock basis) ten percent (10%) of the Fully-Diluted New Common Stock as of immediately following the Plan Effective Date; (b) be allocated in good faith by the New Board in consultation with the Company’s chief executive officer; (c) unless otherwise determined by the New Board, vest on the fourth anniversary of grant, subject to the continued service of the applicable employee through such date and (d) otherwise have such terms as are determined by the New Board in consultation with the Company’s chief executive officer.
•“Unsecured Notes” are to the 0.75% unsecured Convertible Senior Notes due 2026.
•“Unsecured Noteholder” are to all holders of the Unsecured Notes Claims, whether or not party to the RSA.
•“Unsecured Notes Claim” are to all claims or causes of action relating to the Unsecured Notes.
•“510(b) Claims” are to any claim subordinated pursuant to section 510(b) of the Bankruptcy Code. For the avoidance of doubt, 510(b) Claims include the Existing Securities Litigation Claims.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the "Exchange Act"), about us and our industry that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including statements regarding the filing of, eventual stockholder approval of, our ability to implement, and impact or benefits of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case (as defined below), our ability to continue as a going concern, general economic and market conditions, our future results of operations and financial condition, business strategy, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, including the impact of the Value Maximization Plan and Ecommerce Wind-Down, the ongoing activities of and potential growth of our UACC and CarStory businesses, our Long-Term Strategic Plan, our ability to maintain compliance with the listing standards of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”), the amendment and renewal of the Warehouse Credit Facilities (as defined herein), and the retention of key employees, are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "design," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potentially," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would," or the negative of these terms or other similar terms or expressions, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
The forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are only predictions. Forward-looking statements are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including:
•we are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case;
•we may not be able to obtain confirmation of the prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan") as outlined in the Restructuring Support Agreement (“RSA");
•if the RSA is terminated, our ability to confirm and consummate the Plan could be materially and adversely affected;
•the RSA is subject to significant conditions and milestones that may be difficult for us to satisfy;
•trading in our securities is highly speculative and poses substantial risks. If the Plan becomes effective, the holders of our existing common stock will be diluted;
•following the effectiveness of the Plan, certain holders of Unsecured Notes Claims (as defined herein), if they choose to act together, will have the ability to significantly influence all matters submitted to stockholders of the reorganized company for approval;
•our business could suffer from a long and protracted restructuring;
•as a result of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, our historical financial information will not be indicative of our future performance;
•we are subject to claims that will not be discharged in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations;
•the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case has consumed and is expected to continue to consume a substantial portion of the time and attention of our management, which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations, and we may experience increased levels of employee attrition;
•upon our emergence from bankruptcy, the composition of our Board of Directors may change;
•the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case raises substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern;
•our indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our debt obligations;
•we may be unable to satisfy a continued listing rule from Nasdaq, and if we are delisted, we may not be able to satisfy an initial listing rule from Nasdaq or another national securities exchange;
•our tax attributes and future tax deductions may be reduced or significantly limited as a result of the consummation of the Plan and any restructuring or reorganization in connection therewith;
•there are risks associated with the discontinuance of our ecommerce operations and wind-down of our used vehicle dealership business;
•we may not generate sufficient liquidity to operate our business;
•our Value Maximization Plan may not be successful, and may not lead to growth and enhanced profitability for our UACC or CarStory businesses;
•UACC may be unable to continue to access or renew funding sources and obtain capital needed to maintain and grow its business;
•our business may be adversely affected by general business and economic conditions and risks related to the larger automotive ecosystem, including consumer demand;
•we have a history of losses and we may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future;
•we depend on key personnel to operate our business, and if we are unable to retain, integrate, adequately compensate, and attract qualified personnel, our ability to develop and successfully grow our business could be harmed;
•the geographic concentration of UACC's borrowers or dealerships creates an exposure to local and regional downturns or severe weather or catastrophic occurrences that may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations;
•UACC may be unable to sell automotive finance receivables and generate gains on sales of those finance receivables, which could harm our business, results of operations, and financial condition;
•UACC's securitizations may expose it to financing and other risks, and there can be no assurance that it will be able to access the securitization market in the future, which may require it to seek more costly financing;
•UACC is currently experiencing increasing credit losses in interests it holds in automotive finance receivables and its credit scoring systems may not effectively forecast its automotive receivables loss rates. Higher than anticipated credit losses or prepayments or the inability to effectively forecast loss rates may negatively impact our operating results;
•if UACC loses servicing rights on its automobile contracts, our results of operations would be negatively impacted;
•we are, and may in the future be, subject to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. If the outcomes of these proceedings are adverse to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations; and
•the risks described in the section titled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q include additional factors that could harm our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risk factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ from those contained in, or implied by, any forward-looking statements.
You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except as required by law, we undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this report or to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents that we reference or incorporate by reference in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and have filed as exhibits to this report with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance, and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case” refers to our anticipated filing of the voluntary proceeding under the Bankruptcy Code to be commenced by us in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
VROOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | As of
September 30, | | | As of
December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 51,093 | | | $ | 135,585 | |
Restricted cash (including restricted cash of consolidated VIEs of $46.2 million and $49.1 million, respectively) | | | 47,068 | | | | 73,234 | |
Finance receivables at fair value (including finance receivables of consolidated VIEs of $446.7 million and $341.4 million, respectively) | | | 487,573 | | | | 348,670 | |
Finance receivables held for sale, net (including finance receivables of consolidated VIEs of $353.8 million and $457.2 million, respectively) | | | 363,029 | | | | 503,546 | |
Interest receivable (including interest receivables of consolidated VIEs of $13.1 million and $13.7 million, respectively) | | | 14,024 | | | | 14,484 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 3,055 | | | | 4,982 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 111,625 | | | | 131,892 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 6,805 | | | | 7,063 | |
Other assets (including other assets of consolidated VIEs of $12.2 million and $13.3 million, respectively) | | | 36,446 | | | | 59,429 | |
Assets from discontinued operations | | | 3,016 | | | | 196,537 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,123,734 | | | $ | 1,475,422 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facilities of consolidated VIEs | | $ | 321,812 | | | $ | 421,268 | |
Long-term debt (including securitization debt of consolidated VIEs of $242.3 million at amortized cost and $167.7 million at fair value as of September 30, 2024 and $314.1 million at fair value as of December 31, 2023) | | | 729,372 | | | | 626,583 | |
Operating lease liabilities | | | 11,396 | | | | 10,459 | |
Other liabilities (including other liabilities of consolidated VIEs of $16.4 million and $14.3 million, respectively) | | | 51,474 | | | | 61,321 | |
Liabilities from discontinued operations | | | 4,997 | | | | 228,120 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,119,051 | | | | 1,347,751 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023; 1,808,243 and 1,791,286 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 2,093,941 | | | | 2,088,381 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (2,089,260 | ) | | | (1,960,712 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 4,683 | | | | 127,671 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,123,734 | | | $ | 1,475,422 | |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VROOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Interest income | | $ | 50,213 | | | | 47,579 | | | $ | 153,152 | | | $ | 128,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | | 6,251 | | | | 5,522 | | | | 22,708 | | | | 12,279 | |
Securitization debt | | | 9,096 | | | | 6,116 | | | | 21,960 | | | | 16,442 | |
Total interest expense | | | 15,347 | | | | 11,638 | | | | 44,668 | | | | 28,721 | |
Net interest income | | | 34,866 | | | | 35,941 | | | | 108,484 | | | | 100,221 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | 38,346 | | | | 37,258 | | | | 87,894 | | | | 76,173 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | | (3,480 | ) | | | (1,317 | ) | | | 20,590 | | | | 24,048 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | | 1,495 | | | | 2,430 | | | | 5,101 | | | | 7,835 | |
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net | | | 3,917 | | | | 146 | | | | (4,347 | ) | | | 3,732 | |
CarStory revenue | | | 2,890 | | | | 2,998 | | | | 8,782 | | | | 9,392 | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,640 | |
Other income | | | 2,419 | | | | 2,057 | | | | 8,344 | | | | 8,160 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 10,721 | | | | 7,631 | | | | 17,880 | | | | 48,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | | 25,365 | | | | 19,851 | | | | 76,651 | | | | 64,413 | |
Professional fees | | | 1,587 | | | | 3,648 | | | | 6,418 | | | | 11,065 | |
Software and IT costs | | | 3,360 | | | | 4,685 | | | | 12,018 | | | | 14,735 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 7,105 | | | | 7,298 | | | | 21,963 | | | | 21,720 | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | | 1,601 | | | | 1,593 | | | | 4,541 | | | | 4,460 | |
Impairment charges | | | 2,407 | | | | — | | | | 5,159 | | | | — | |
Other expenses | | | 3,436 | | | | 3,861 | | | | 12,853 | | | | 13,631 | |
Total expenses | | | 44,861 | | | | 40,936 | | | | 139,603 | | | | 130,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | | | (37,620 | ) | | | (34,622 | ) | | | (101,133 | ) | | | (57,217 | ) |
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations | | | 124 | | | | 117 | | | | 393 | | | | 453 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | $ | (37,744 | ) | | $ | (34,739 | ) | | $ | (101,526 | ) | | $ | (57,670 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (1,999 | ) | | $ | (47,988 | ) | | $ | (27,024 | ) | | $ | (165,838 | ) |
Net loss | | $ | (39,743 | ) | | $ | (82,727 | ) | | $ | (128,550 | ) | | $ | (223,508 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | $ | (20.88 | ) | | $ | (19.89 | ) | | $ | (56.38 | ) | | $ | (33.16 | ) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | $ | (1.11 | ) | | $ | (27.48 | ) | | $ | (15.01 | ) | | $ | (95.36 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (21.99 | ) | | $ | (47.38 | ) | | $ | (71.39 | ) | | $ | (128.52 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,807,398 | | | | 1,746,154 | | | | 1,800,729 | | | | 1,739,042 | |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VROOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(in thousands, except share amounts)
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | | Additional
Paid-in | | | Accumulated | | | Total
Stockholders’ | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | Equity | |
Balance at December 31, 2022 | | | 1,727,525 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,075,931 | | | $ | (1,596,100 | ) | | $ | 479,833 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,041 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,041 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 7,501 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (74,741 | ) | | | (74,741 | ) |
Balance at March 31, 2023 | | | 1,735,026 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,077,972 | | | $ | (1,670,841 | ) | | $ | 407,133 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,316 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,316 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 10,591 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (66,039 | ) | | | (66,039 | ) |
Balance at June 30, 2023 | | | 1,745,617 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,080,288 | | | $ | (1,736,880 | ) | | $ | 343,410 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,891 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,891 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 1,295 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (82,727 | ) | | | (82,727 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2023 | | | 1,746,912 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,083,179 | | | $ | (1,819,607 | ) | | $ | 263,574 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Common Stock | | | Additional
Paid-in | | | Accumulated | | | Total
Stockholders’ | |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Deficit | | | Equity | |
Balance at December 31, 2023 | | | 1,791,286 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,088,381 | | | $ | (1,960,712 | ) | | $ | 127,671 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,433 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,433 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 4,340 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (67,617 | ) | | | (67,617 | ) |
Balance at March 31, 2024 | | | 1,795,626 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,089,814 | | | $ | (2,028,329 | ) | | $ | 61,487 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,843 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,843 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 11,151 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (21,188 | ) | | | (21,188 | ) |
Balance at June 30, 2024 | | | 1,806,777 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,092,657 | | | $ | (2,049,517 | ) | | $ | 43,142 | |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,284 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,284 | |
Vesting of restricted stock units | | | 1,466 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (39,743 | ) | | | (39,743 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2024 | | | 1,808,243 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2,093,941 | | | $ | (2,089,260 | ) | | $ | 4,683 | |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
VROOM, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Operating activities | | | | | | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | $ | (101,526 | ) | | $ | (57,670 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | |
Impairment charges | | | 5,159 | | | | — | |
Profit share receivable | | | 10,899 | | | | — | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | (19,640 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 21,963 | | | | 21,720 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | | | 3,312 | | | | 2,480 | |
Losses on finance receivables and securitization debt, net | | | 109,992 | | | | 80,246 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | | 4,949 | | | | 5,126 | |
Provision to record finance receivables held for sale at lower of cost or fair value | | | (3,586 | ) | | | 4,375 | |
Amortization of unearned discounts on finance receivables at fair value | | | (12,674 | ) | | | (20,273 | ) |
Other, net | | | (3,846 | ) | | | (12,871 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, held for sale | | | | | | |
Originations of finance receivables, held for sale | | | (322,967 | ) | | | (420,793 | ) |
Principal payments received on finance receivables, held for sale | | | 133,920 | | | | 71,906 | |
Other | | | 1,243 | | | | (868 | ) |
Interest receivable | | | 460 | | | | (5,367 | ) |
Other assets | | | 8,395 | | | | 1,629 | |
Other liabilities | | | (9,847 | ) | | | (6,826 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations | | | (154,154 | ) | | | (356,826 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations | | | 79,257 | | | | (68,805 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (74,897 | ) | | | (425,631 | ) |
Investing activities | | | | | | |
Finance receivables, held for investment at fair value | | | | | | |
Purchases of finance receivables, held for investment at fair value | | | — | | | | (3,392 | ) |
Principal payments received on finance receivables, held for investment at fair value | | | 92,217 | | | | 136,644 | |
Consolidation of VIEs | | | — | | | | 11,409 | |
Principal payments received on beneficial interests | | | 1,953 | | | | 4,334 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | | | (2,111 | ) | | | (1,926 | ) |
Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations | | | 92,059 | | | | 147,069 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations | | | 15,908 | | | | (9,627 | ) |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | | 107,967 | | | | 137,442 | |
Financing activities | | | | | | |
Proceeds from borrowings under secured financing agreements, net of issuance costs | | | 296,145 | | | | 261,991 | |
Principal repayment under secured financing agreements | | | (194,746 | ) | | | (159,384 | ) |
Proceeds from financing of beneficial interests in securitizations | | | 15,821 | | | | 24,506 | |
Principal repayments of financing of beneficial interests in securitizations | | | (9,958 | ) | | | (5,699 | ) |
Proceeds from warehouse credit facilities | | | 257,200 | | | | 332,700 | |
Repayments of warehouse credit facilities | | | (356,656 | ) | | | (269,698 | ) |
Repurchases of convertible senior notes | | | — | | | | (13,194 | ) |
Other financing activities | | | (356 | ) | | | (1,462 | ) |
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations | | | 7,450 | | | | 169,760 | |
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations | | | (151,178 | ) | | | (64,502 | ) |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (143,728 | ) | | | 105,258 | |
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | (110,658 | ) | | | (182,931 | ) |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period | | | 208,819 | | | | 472,010 | |
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period | | $ | 98,161 | | | $ | 289,079 | |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (continued)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | | | | | | |
Cash paid for interest | | $ | 43,669 | | | $ | 26,746 | |
Cash paid for income taxes | | $ | 351 | | | $ | 5,153 | |
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: | | | | | | |
Finance receivables from consolidation of 2022-2 securitization transaction | | $ | — | | | $ | 180,706 | |
Elimination of beneficial interest from the consolidation of 2022-2 securitization transaction | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,811 | |
Securitization debt from consolidation of 2022-2 securitization transaction | | $ | — | | | $ | 186,386 | |
Reclassification of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables at fair value, net | | $ | — | | | $ | 248,081 | |
See accompanying notes to these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
Description of Business and Organization
Vroom, Inc., through its wholly owned subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company”), is a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers and an artificial intelligence ("AI")-powered analytics and digital services platform for automotive retail.
In January 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of Vast Holdings, Inc. (d/b/a CarStory). On February 1, 2022 (the "Acquisition Date"), the Company completed the acquisition of Unitas Holdings Corp. (now known as Vroom Finance Corporation), including its wholly owned subsidiaries United PanAm Financial Corp. (now known as Vroom Automotive Financial Corporation) and United Auto Credit Corporation ("UACC").
The Company was incorporated in Delaware on January 31, 2012 under the name BCM Partners III, Corp. On June 25, 2013, the Company changed its name to Auto America, Inc. and on July 9, 2015, the Company changed its name to Vroom, Inc.
Value Maximization Plan
The Company was previously an end-to-end ecommerce platform to buy and sell used vehicles. On January 22, 2024, the Company announced that its Board of Directors ("Board") had approved a Value Maximization Plan, pursuant to which the Company discontinued its ecommerce operations and wound down its used vehicle dealership business in order to preserve liquidity and enable the Company to maximize stakeholder value through its remaining businesses. The Company ceased transacting through vroom.com, completed transactions for customers who had previously contracted with the Company to purchase or sell a vehicle, halted purchases of additional vehicles, sold its used vehicle inventory through wholesale channels, paid off its vehicle floorplan financing facility dated November 4, 2022 with Ally Bank and Ally Financial Inc. (the "2022 Vehicle Floorplan Facility") and conducted a reduction-in-force commensurate with the reduced operations. As of March 29, 2024, the Company substantially completed the wind-down of its ecommerce operations and used vehicle dealership business (the "Ecommerce Wind-Down").
The Company owns and operates UACC, a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, and CarStory, an AI-powered analytics and digital services platform for automotive retail. The UACC and CarStory businesses continue to serve their third-party customers, with their operations substantially unaffected by the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
The accounting requirements for reporting the Company's ecommerce operations and used vehicle dealership business as a discontinued operation were met as of March 29, 2024. Accordingly, the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect the results of the Company's ecommerce operations and used vehicle dealership business as a discontinued operation for the periods presented. Refer to Note 5 — Discontinued Operations for further detail. The Company is now organized into two reportable segments: UACC and CarStory. The UACC reportable segment represents UACC’s operations with its network of third-party dealership customers, including the purchase and servicing of vehicle retail installment sales contracts. Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, UACC also offered vehicle financing to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform; the UACC reportable segment also includes the runoff of these previously originated contracts. The CarStory reportable segment represents sales of AI-powered analytics and digital services to automotive dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry. Refer to Note 15 — Segment Information for further detail.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Reverse Stock Split
On February 13, 2024, the Company effected a 1-for-80 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock. All shares of the Company’s common stock, stock-based instruments and per-share data included in these condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted as though the stock split has been effected prior to all periods presented.
Restructuring Support Agreement and Anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case
On November 12, 2024, the Company entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (together with all exhibits and schedules thereto, the “RSA”) with creditors holding, over 80% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Notes (as defined in Note 10, Long Term Debt) and the largest shareholder. The RSA contemplates a comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s debt obligations and capital structure to be implemented through a prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) to be implemented through the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case (as defined below). Capitalized terms used in this section but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the RSA.
Vroom, Inc. (in the context of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the “Debtor”) is expected to commence a voluntary proceeding (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case”) under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Debtor plans to operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. The Debtor plans to seek approval of certain “first day” motions containing customary relief intended to assure the Debtor’s ability to continue its ordinary course operations. None of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to commence Chapter 11 proceedings.
Commitments and Representations. Each of the Debtor and the Consenting Stakeholders have made certain customary commitments and representations in the RSA. The Debtor has agreed, among other things, to support and take all commercially reasonable actions necessary and appropriate to facilitate the restructuring and meet milestones set forth in the RSA. The Consenting Stakeholders have committed to the Debtor, among other things, to support and vote for the Plan and use their commercially reasonable efforts to consummate and complete the restructuring.
Milestones. The RSA contains milestones ("Milestones") relating to the progress of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, which include, among other things, entry of an order by the Bankruptcy Court, confirming the Plan and approving the related disclosure statement no later than 60 days following the Petition Date and the occurrence of the date on which the Plan has become effective in accordance with its terms (the “Plan Effective Date”) no later than 75 days following the Petition Date.
Termination. Each of the parties to the RSA may terminate the agreement (and thereby their support for the Plan) under certain limited circumstances, including, among other things: (i) in the case of the Company and the Consenting Noteholders, the failure to meet the Milestones; (ii) the occurrence of certain breaches of the RSA; (iii) the mutual agreement of the parties; and (iv) in the case of the Company, if the Board, members, or managers, as applicable, of the Company reasonably determines in good faith and based upon advice of outside legal counsel that performance under the RSA would be inconsistent with its applicable fiduciary duties.
Consummation. Consummation of the restructuring contemplated by the RSA is subject to approval of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court and other conditions. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the transactions described therein will be consummated.
Summary of Material Terms. The following is a summary of the material terms of the restructuring that are set forth in the Plan:
•The capital structure of the reorganized Debtor upon the Plan Effective Date will consist of the new common stock to be issued by the reorganized Debtor on the Plan Effective Date (the “New Common Stock”), distributed to (a) the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (b) the holders of Existing Equity Interests, and resulting in pro forma ownership percentages of (x) 92.94% of the New Common Stock held by the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (y) 7.06% of the New Common Stock held by holders of Existing Equity
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Interests; in each case, subject to dilution by the (i) New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards.
•Promptly following the Plan Effective Date, the New Board will approve and implement the Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”). The RSU Awards and the ESO Grants will be granted subject to approval by the New Board, with the allocation of such grants to be determined in good faith by the New Board in consultation with the reorganized company’s chief executive officer.
•The reorganized company reserves the right to register the New Warrants with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 in its discretion if it determines that doing so would be necessary or desirable in connection with the trading of such securities. As contemplated, the New Warrants will have the following key terms:
oNumber: The New Warrants will be for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,808,243 shares of New Common Stock, equal to the number of presently existing outstanding shares of common stock of the Company;
oExercise Price: The New Warrants will have an exercise price of $12.19 per share;
oExpiration: The New Warrants will expire on the 5th anniversary of the Plan Effective Date;
oAnti-Dilution Protections: The New Warrants will contain customary anti-dilution protection for stock splits, stock dividends, and similar events but will not have Black-Scholes protections; and
oTransferability: The New Warrants will be freely transferable, subject to applicable securities laws.
Under the Plan, certain classes of claims will receive upon consummation the following treatment:
•Holders of Other Priority Claims, Secured Claims, General Unsecured Claims, and 510(b) Claims will be unimpaired.
•Each holder of Claims under the Unsecured Notes Indenture (the “Unsecured Notes Claims”) will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (i) the New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards).
•Each holder of any Equity Security or other ownership interest in the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date, but excluding any Existing Equity Awards (the “Existing Equity Interests”), will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, (i) its pro rata share of 7.06% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (a) the New Warrants, (b) the MIP Awards, and (c) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards) and (ii) the right to receive New Warrants in an amount equal to its pro rata share of Existing Equity Interests.
•Except to the extent the holder of any options or restricted stock units representing rights to purchase or acquire any Equity Securities of the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date (the “Existing Equity Awards,” and together with the Existing Equity Interests, the “Equity Interests”) agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, all Existing Equity Awards will be converted into new awards (the “Post-Effective Date Equity Awards”) exchangeable into New Common Stock on the same terms and conditions, and for the same number of units, applicable to the Existing Equity Awards in respect of the Existing Equity Interests, as of immediately prior to the Plan Effective Date.
In connection with the restructuring, trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors are expected to be unimpaired.
As described above, the Plan contemplates for the amendment and restatement, subject to approval by the New Board, of the Company’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan in order to implement the MIP, pursuant to which 10% of the New Common Stock (as defined in the Plan) outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of immediately following emergence may be issued in the form of restricted stock unit awards and 5% of the New Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of immediately following emergence may be issued in the form of stock options to certain employees of the Debtor, in each case on the terms contemplated by the MIP Term Sheet.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Going Concern
As described above, the Company is contemplating the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case to implement the transactions described herein. Management believes the Company will be able to emerge from bankruptcy and continue to operate as a viable going concern. However, there is no assurance that: (a) the Plan will become effective, (b) the Plan will ultimately be approved by the requisite voting creditors and interest holders and confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, (c) the Bankruptcy Court will grant or deny motions in a manner that is not adverse to the Debtor, and (d) the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will not be converted into cases under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The transactions contemplated by the RSA and Plan are subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court, among other conditions. Accordingly, management can provide no assurance that the transactions described therein will be consummated.
Due to the uncertainties described above, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon management's plans, which includes, among other things, its ability to, subject to the approval by the Bankruptcy Court, implement a comprehensive restructuring and successfully emerge from the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. Despite the anticipated Chapter 11 filing, the Company retains sufficient liquidity, with approximately $51.1 million of unrestricted cash on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, and it continues to meet its obligations to customers, vendors, counterparties and employees in the ordinary course of business.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that the Company will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that the Company will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for twelve months following the issuance date. Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2023, included herein, was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements, and in management’s opinion, include all adjustments, which consist of only normal recurring adjustments necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2024 and its results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the current fiscal year or any other future periods. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation related to discontinued operations and new financial statement presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down and the reverse stock split.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including, among others, those related to finance receivables, income taxes, stock-based compensation, contingencies, warranties and GAP (as defined below) income-related reserves, fair value measurements and useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience, market conditions, and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Comprehensive Loss
The Company did not have any other comprehensive income or loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Accordingly, net loss and comprehensive loss are the same for the periods presented.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily includes UACC restricted cash. UACC collects and services finance receivables under the securitization transactions and warehouse credit facilities. These collections are restricted for use until properly remitted each month under the terms of the servicing agreement. UACC also maintains a reserve account for each securitization and warehouse credit facility to provide additional collateral for the borrowings. Refer to Note 9 — Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs and Note 10 — Long Term Debt for further detail.
Finance Receivables
Finance receivables consist of retail installment sale contracts purchased or acquired by UACC from its existing network of third-party dealership customers at a discount as well as retail installment sale contracts UACC offered to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
The Company's finance receivables are generally secured by the vehicles being financed.
Finance receivables over 90 days delinquent are considered nonaccrual finance receivables. Interest income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received until the consumer is able to make periodic interest and principal payments in accordance with the finance receivable terms.
Finance Receivables Held for Sale, Net
Finance receivables that the Company intends to sell and not hold to maturity are classified as held for sale. The Company intends to sell finance receivables through securitization transactions. Finance receivables classified as held for sale are recorded at the lower of cost or fair value. Deferred acquisition costs and any discounts are deferred until the finance receivables are sold and are then recognized as part of the total gain or loss on sale. Refer to Note 3 – Revenue Recognition.
The Company records a valuation allowance to report finance receivables at the lower of cost or fair value. To determine the valuation allowance, finance receivables are evaluated collectively as they represent a large group of smaller-balance homogeneous loans. To the extent that actual experience differs from estimates, significant adjustments to the Company's valuation allowance may be needed. Fair value adjustments are recorded in "Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries" in the consolidated statements of operations. Principal balances and corresponding deferred acquisition costs and discounts of finance receivables are charged-off when the Company is unable to sell the finance receivable and the related vehicle has been repossessed and liquidated or the receivable has otherwise been deemed uncollectible. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the valuation allowance for finance receivables classified as held for sale was $32.6 million and $33.8 million, respectively. Refer to Note 14 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Finance Receivables at Fair Value
Finance receivables for which the fair value option was elected under ASC 825 are classified as finance receivables at fair value. Finance receivables at fair value include both finance receivables held for sale at fair value as well as finance receivables held for investment at fair value. Finance receivables held for sale at fair value represent finance receivables that the Company intends to sell but elected the fair value option. The aggregate principal balance and the fair value of the finance receivables held for sale at fair value was $310.8 million and $277.6 million, respectively and the aggregate principal balance and the fair value of the finance receivables held for investment at fair value was $250.7 million and $210.0 million, respectively as of September 30, 2024. The Company did not have any finance receivables held for sale at fair value as of December 31, 2023.
The Company reassesses the estimate for fair value at each reporting period with any changes reflected as a fair value adjustment and recorded in "Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries" in the consolidated statements of operations. For all finance receivables at fair value, the Company recognizes the fees it charges to dealers upon acquisition as other income at the time of issuance of the finance receivable and recognizes the acquisition costs to underwrite the finance receivables as an expense in the period incurred. For finance receivables held for sale at fair value, any discounts are deferred until the finance receivables are sold. For finance receivables held for investment at fair value, any discounts are amortized over the contractual life of the underlying finance receivables.
Refer to Note 14 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements.
Consolidated CFEs
The 2022-2, 2023-1, and 2024-1 securitization transaction VIEs are consolidated collateralized financing entities (CFEs). Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized the following revenue and expenses associated with these CFEs in the condensed consolidated statements of operations:
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Interest income | | $ | 29,018 | | | $ | 27,303 | | | $ | 81,100 | | | $ | 77,801 | |
Interest expense | | | (9,143 | ) | | | (6,163 | ) | | | (22,091 | ) | | | (16,593 | ) |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | (24,928 | ) | | | (24,983 | ) | | | (53,544 | ) | | | (50,165 | ) |
Noninterest income (loss), net | | | 767 | | | | 104 | | | | (1,797 | ) | | | (3,678 | ) |
The assets and liabilities of the CFEs are presented as part of "Restricted cash", “Finance receivables at fair value”, "Interest receivable", "Other Assets", "Long term debt", and "Other liabilities", respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets. Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations and Note 14 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for further details.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers
The Company’s principal financial instruments subject to potential concentration of credit risk are cash and cash equivalents and finance receivables. The Company’s cash balances are maintained at various large, reputable financial institutions. Deposits held with financial institutions may at times exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and, therefore, management believes they bear minimal risk. The Company’s cash equivalents primarily consist of money market funds that hold investments in highly liquid U.S. government securities. Concentration of credit risk with respect to finance receivables is generally mitigated by a large consumer base.
UACC’s customers, in this instance, are the third-party automotive dealers through which it purchases or acquires retail installment sale contracts for consumers. CarStory’s customers are dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry who purchase CarStory’s digital retailing services. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, no customer represented 10% or more of the Company’s income and
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
no customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s finance receivables as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Liquidity
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $51.1 million and restricted cash of $47.1 million. Restricted cash primarily includes restricted cash required under UACC's securitization transactions and Warehouse Credit Facilities of $46.2 million. The Company has historically had negative cash flows and generated losses from operations and the Company’s primary source of liquidity has been cash generated through financing activities.
In January 2024, the Company announced its Value Maximization Plan pursuant to which it discontinued its ecommerce operations and wound-down its used vehicle dealership business. Refer to Note 1 — Description of Business and Basis of Presentation — Value Maximization Plan. As a result of the liquidation of the Company's vehicle inventory as part of the Ecommerce Wind-Down, the Company repaid all amounts outstanding under the 2022 Vehicle Floorplan Facility in the first quarter of 2024 and the agreement was terminated.
As of September 30, 2024, UACC has four warehouse credit facilities with an aggregate borrowing limit of $825.0 million and outstanding borrowings of $321.8 million with excess borrowing capacity of $32.9 million. The terms of the facilities generally mature within two years and the Company typically renews the facilities in the ordinary course. Currently, all four Warehouse Credit Facilities expire between June and September 2025. Refer to Note 9 — Warehouse Credit Facilities and Consolidated VIEs. The Company has commenced discussions with its lenders to extend the terms beyond the current expiration dates and, consistent with prior periods, expects those facilities to be amended and renewed. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Warehouse Credit Facilities.
Failure to secure warehouse borrowing capacity beyond the expiration of the current facilities in 2025 or failure to satisfy the covenants therein and or any other requirements contained within the agreements would restrict access to the Warehouse Credit Facilities and would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations and liquidity of the Company. Certain breaches of covenants may also result in acceleration of the repayment of borrowings prior to the scheduled maturity. Refer to Note 9 – Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs for further discussion.
The Company expects to use cash and cash equivalents to finance future capital requirements and UACC’s Warehouse Credit Facilities to fund finance receivables. Certain advance rates available to UACC on borrowings from the Warehouse Credit Facilities have decreased as a result of the increasing credit losses in UACC’s portfolio and overall rising interest rates. Any future decreases on available advance rates may have an adverse impact on the Company's liquidity.
If the Company undergoes a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, with respect to the Notes), subject to certain conditions, holders of the Notes may require the Company to immediately repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The delisting of the Company’s common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market would constitute a fundamental change under the terms of the Indenture.
Nasdaq maintains several standards for continued listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. For example, under the “equity standard”, the Company is required to have stockholders’ equity of at least $10 million, among other requirements. Under the “total asset standard”, the market value of the Company’s publicly held shares must be at least $15 million, among other requirements. Only one standard has to be met to comply with Nasdaq requirements. The Company currently meets the "total asset standard". If the Company is not able to satisfy a continued listing requirement from Nasdaq and its common stock is delisted, it will be required to repurchase the Notes prior to their maturity, as discussed above.
As of September 30, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company does not have sufficient liquidity to repurchase the Notes in the event of a fundamental change and would be required to seek financing or otherwise restructure its existing capital structure. Such financing may not be available to the Company on favorable terms, or at all. On November 12, 2024, the Company announced its entry into the RSA and its intention to commence the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The RSA contemplates and the Plan proposes that, upon
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
effectiveness, each holder of an Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim (as defined therein) will receive, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, discharge and release of, and in exchange for, its Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by the New Warrants, the MIP, and the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards, all terms as defined therein). On the Plan Effective Date, all notes, instruments, certificates, and other documents evidencing Unsecured Notes Claims will be canceled and/or updated to record such cancellation and the obligations of the Debtor thereunder or in any way related thereto will be deemed satisfied in full and discharged. As discussed herein, the consummation of the Plan is subject to numerous conditions and the Plan may not be consummated, including if the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is not commenced for any reason. The Company may be delisted by Nasdaq due the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, and the Company may be unable to relist on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
The Company’s future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the outcome of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the ability to realize the benefits of the Value Maximization Plan, available advance rates on and the amendment and renewal of the Warehouse Credit Facilities, the ability to continue to meet the requirements of Nasdaq for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the ability to complete additional securitization transactions on terms favorable to the Company, and future credit losses. While the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, there is substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern due to the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, as discussed in Note 1, above.
Accounting Standards Adopted
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination to be recognized in accordance with Topic 606 as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. The Company adopted the guidance on January 1, 2023, which did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires disclosure of incremental segment information on an annual and interim basis, primarily through enhanced disclosures of significant segment expenses. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 and requires retrospective application to all periods presented upon adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disclosure of incremental income tax information within the rate reconciliation and expanded disclosures of income taxes paid, among other disclosure requirements. The guidance will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (DISE), which requires additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement in response to longstanding requests from investors for more information about an entity’s expenses. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. The guidance will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The requirements will be applied prospectively with the option for retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of this guidance will have on its condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
3. Revenue Recognition
The Company’s revenue is disaggregated within the condensed consolidated statements of operations and is generated from consumers throughout the United States.
Interest Income
The Company’s interest income is related to finance receivables originated by UACC for its network of third-party dealership customers and vehicle financing UACC offered to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform prior to the Ecommerce Wind-down. Interest income also includes discount income on finance receivables held for investment at fair value, which represents the amortization of unearned acquisition discounts over the contractual life of the underlying finance receivables using the interest method. Interest income on each automotive finance receivable is calculated based on the finance receivable’s outstanding principal balance multiplied by the contractual interest rate.
An account is considered delinquent if a scheduled payment has not been received by the date such payment was contractually due. Interest income deemed uncollectible is reversed at the time the finance receivable is charged off. Finance receivables over 90 days delinquent are considered nonaccrual finance receivables. Income is subsequently recognized only to the extent cash payments are received until the borrower is able to make periodic interest and principal payments in accordance with the finance receivable terms.
Servicing Income
Servicing income represents the annual fees earned on the outstanding principal balance of the finance receivables serviced as well as late charges, collection payments, and other fees. Fees are earned monthly at an annual rate of approximately 4% for the 2022-1 securitization transaction and 3.25% for the 2022-2, 2023-1, and 2024-1 securitization transactions of the outstanding principal balance of the finance receivables serviced. Late charges and other fees are calculated at predetermined amounts or percentages of overdue finance receivable balances and are recorded on a cash basis. From January to March 2023, UACC waived the monthly servicing fees related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction, which resulted in consolidation of the 2022-2 VIE. Servicing fees related to the 2022-2, 2023-1, and 2024-1 securitization transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations.
Warranties and GAP income
Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, the Company offered third-party financing and third-party value-added products such as vehicle service contracts, guaranteed asset protection (“GAP”) and tire and wheel coverage, to its used vehicle customers pursuant to arrangements with the third parties that sell and administered these products and are responsible for their fulfillment.
UACC also offers third-party vehicle service contracts and United Auto Credit GAP to consumers who obtain financing through UACC. United Auto Credit GAP is a debt waiver product that is underwritten directly by UACC. It provides protection for consumers who purchase the product by waiving the difference between the actual cash value of the consumer’s vehicle and the balance of the consumer’s contract, subject to the terms and conditions of the United Auto Credit GAP, in the event of a total loss resulting from collision or theft. The total fees are earned over the contractual life of the related finance receivables on straight-line basis.
The Company concluded that it is an agent for any transactions with third-parties because it does not control the products before they are transferred to the consumer. The Company recognizes revenue on a net basis when the consumer enters into an arrangement for the products.
A portion of the fees earned on third-party financing and value-added products is subject to chargebacks in the event of early termination, default, or prepayment of the contracts by end-customers. The Company’s exposure for these events is limited to the fees that it receives. An estimated refund liability for chargebacks against the revenue recognized from sales of these products is recorded in the period in which the related revenue is recognized and is based primarily on the Company’s historical chargeback experience. The Company updates its estimates at each reporting date. As of
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s reserve for chargebacks was $10.9 million and $11.8 million, respectively, which are included within “Other liabilities.”
The Company also is contractually entitled to receive profit-sharing revenues based on the performance of the vehicle service policies once a required claims period has passed. The Company recognizes profit-sharing revenues to the extent it is probable that it will not result in a significant revenue reversal. The Company estimates the revenue based on historical claims and cancellation data from its customers, as well as other qualitative assumptions. The Company reassesses the estimate at each reporting period with any changes reflected as an adjustment to warranties and GAP income in the period identified. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recognized $11.2 million and $22.3 million, respectively, related to cumulative profit-sharing payments to which it expects to be entitled, which are included within “Other assets."
CarStory Revenue
CarStory generates advertiser, publisher and other user service revenue. The Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been performed, collection of the fees is reasonably assured, the fees are fixed or determinable, and no significant obligations by the Company remain. Generally, this results in revenues billed and recorded monthly in the month that services were performed and earned.
Deferred revenue includes advances received from customers in excess of revenue recognized.
The Company may collect sales taxes and other taxes and government fees from customers on behalf of governmental authorities at the time of sale as required. These taxes are accounted for on a net basis and are not included in revenues or cost of sales.
4. Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations
A VIE is an entity that either (i) has insufficient equity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support, or (ii) has equity investors who lack the characteristics of a controlling financial interest. The Company consolidates VIEs for which it is the primary beneficiary. The Company is the primary beneficiary of a VIE when it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. Assets recognized as a result of consolidating VIEs do not represent additional assets that could be used to satisfy claims against the Company's general assets. Liabilities recognized as a result of consolidating VIEs do not represent additional claims on the Company's general assets, rather they represent claims against the specific assets of the consolidated VIEs.
UACC has the power to direct significant activities of its VIEs when it has the ability to exercise discretion in the servicing of financial assets or control investment decisions. UACC generally retains a portion of the economic interests in UACC-sponsored asset-backed securitization transactions, which could be retained in the form of a portion of the senior interests, the subordinated interests, residual interests, or servicing rights.
UACC has developed a securitization program that involves selling finance receivables to securitization trusts through the private issuance of asset-backed securities which are collateralized by the finance receivables. UACC establishes and sponsors these transactions which create and pass along risks to the variable interest holders, specifically, consumer credit risk and pre-payment risk.
The securitization trusts established in connection with asset-backed securitization transactions are VIEs. For each VIE that UACC establishes in its role as sponsor of securitization transactions, the Company performs an analysis to determine if it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
UACC has no obligation to repurchase or replace any securitized asset that subsequently becomes delinquent in payment or otherwise is in default, except when representations and warranties about the eligibility of the securitized assets are breached, or when certain changes are made to the underlying asset contracts. Securitization investors have no recourse to UACC or its other assets and have no right to require UACC to repurchase the investments. UACC has no obligation to provide liquidity or contribute cash or additional assets to the VIEs and does not guarantee any asset-backed securities.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, UACC completed the 2024-1 securitization transaction, in which it sold approximately $300.0 million of rated asset-backed securities in an auto finance receivable securitization transaction from a securitization trust, established and sponsored by UACC for proceeds of $297.2 million. The trust is collateralized by finance receivables with an aggregate principal balance of $380.1 million as of April 30, 2024. These finance receivables are serviced by UACC and UACC receives an "at market" servicing fee. As a result of market conditions, the Company retained the residual interests, therefore the 2024-1 securitization was accounted for as secured borrowings and remains on balance sheet pending the sale of such retained interests. The Company also repurchased $4.2 million of the non-investment grade securities related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction for $4.8 million.
In 2023, UACC completed the 2023-1 securitization transaction, in which it sold rated asset-backed non-investment grade securities, for proceeds of $260.9 million. UACC still retains the residual interests related to the 2023-1 securitization transaction and therefore consolidated the 2023-1 VIE and accounted for this transaction as a secured borrowing. The trust is collateralized by finance receivables with an aggregate principal balance of $326.4 million as of January 31, 2023. These finance receivables are serviced by UACC. UACC retained the servicing rights to these finance receivables and receives an "at market" servicing fee.
UACC is the primary beneficiary of the 2024-1 and 2023-1 securitization trusts, as it has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the VIE. UACC also retained a portion of the economic interests in the 2024-1 and 2023-1 asset-backed securitization transactions, in the form of residual interests in accordance with Regulation RR of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (the "Risk Retention Rules"). The Risk Retention Rules require the Company to retain at least 5% of the beneficial interests issued by the securitization trusts. Refer to Note 10 – Long Term Debt for further details.
In July 2022, UACC sold a pool of finance receivables in the 2022-2 securitization transaction. UACC retained the servicing rights to these finance receivables and receives an "at market" servicing fee. UACC retained an insignificant amount of the asset-backed securities issued in the securitization in order to comply with Risk Retention Rules. Originally, the Company concluded that it was not the primary beneficiary of the 2022-2 securitization trust because UACC retained interests in the VIE are insignificant. Therefore, the Company did not originally consolidate the 2022-2 trust. From January to March 2023, although not contractually required, UACC elected to waive its servicing fee on the 2022-2 securitization, due to higher-than-expected losses, which transferred more than an insignificant portion of the corresponding risk of loss from the VIE to the Company. Since UACC has the power to direct the significant activities of the VIE, as it is the servicer, and additionally it absorbs the risk of loss, the Company concluded that it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. In March 2023, the Company accounted for the transaction as secured borrowings and consolidated the 2022-2 securitization trust. The beneficial interest was then eliminated.
The VIE model allows for a measurement alternative when a reporting entity elects the fair value option and consolidates a collateralized financing entity (“CFE”). This measurement alternative eliminates the accounting mismatch that may arise from measurement differences between the CFE’s financial assets and third-party financial liabilities in earnings and attributes those earnings to the controlling equity interest in the consolidated income statement. The 2022-2 and 2023-1 securitization trusts consolidated by UACC meet the definition of a CFE and the Company has elected to apply the measurement alternative when consolidating these VIEs. Refer to Note 14 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements for further detail.
UACC has four senior secured warehouse credit facilities. Through trusts, UACC entered into warehouse facility agreements with certain banking institutions, primarily to finance the purchase and origination of finance receivables as well as to provide funding for general operating activities. These trusts are secured by eligible finance receivables which are pledged as collateral for the warehouse facilities. These trusts are consolidated VIEs. Refer to Note 9 – Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs for further details on the warehouse facilities.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Creditors or beneficial interest holders of VIEs for which the Company is the primary beneficiary generally have recourse only to the assets and cash flows of the VIEs and do not have recourse to the Company. The following table presents the total assets and total liabilities associated with the Company's variable interests in consolidated VIEs, as classified in the condensed consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As of September 30, 2024 | |
| | Securitization Vehicles | | | Warehouse
Facilities1 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | $ | 30,390 | | | $ | 15,760 | | | $ | 46,150 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 244,981 | | | | 201,672 | | | | 446,653 | |
Finance receivables held for sale | | | 201,271 | | | | 152,547 | | | | 353,818 | |
Interest receivable | | | 7,617 | | | | 5,520 | | | | 13,137 | |
Other assets | | | 7,462 | | | | 4,761 | | | | 12,223 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 491,721 | | | $ | 380,260 | | | $ | 871,981 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Securitization debt | | $ | 410,011 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 410,011 | |
Warehouse credit facilities | | | — | | | | 321,812 | | | | 321,812 | |
Other liabilities | | | 7,136 | | | | 9,227 | | | | 16,363 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 417,147 | | | $ | 331,039 | | | $ | 748,186 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | Securitization Vehicles | | | Warehouse
Facilities1 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | |
Restricted cash | | $ | 28,458 | | | $ | 20,688 | | | $ | 49,146 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 316,998 | | | | 24,446 | | | | 341,444 | |
Finance receivables held for sale | | | — | | | | 457,185 | | | | 457,185 | |
Interest receivable | | | 6,107 | | | | 7,586 | | | | 13,693 | |
Other assets | | | 6,283 | | | | 6,987 | | | | 13,270 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 357,846 | | | $ | 516,892 | | | $ | 874,738 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | |
Securitization debt | | $ | 314,095 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 314,095 | |
Warehouse credit facilities | | | — | | | | 421,268 | | | | 421,268 | |
Other liabilities | | | 4,534 | | | | 9,801 | | | | 14,335 | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | 318,629 | | | $ | 431,069 | | | $ | 749,698 | |
1 Refer to Note 9 – Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs for further details of the warehouse facilities.
UACC establishes securitization trusts to purchase finance receivables. The securitization trusts issue asset-backed securities, which are collateralized by the finance receivables that UACC sells to the securitization trusts. Upon sale of the finance receivables to the securitization trusts, the Company recognizes a gain or loss on sales of finance receivables if it determines it qualifies for sale accounting treatment and it is not the primary beneficiary of the VIE or accounts for these securitization transactions as secured borrowings when it is the primary beneficiary.
In February 2022, UACC sold a pool of finance receivables in the 2022-1 securitization transaction. UACC retained the servicing rights to these finance receivables and receives an "at market" servicing fee. UACC retained an insignificant amount of the asset-backed securities issued in the securitization in order to comply with Risk Retention Rules. The 2022-1 securitization trust is a VIE that the Company does not consolidate. As the servicer, UACC retained the power to direct the activities that are most significant to the VIE, however, the Company concluded that it is not the primary beneficiary of the 2022-1 securitization trust because UACC's retained interests in the VIE are insignificant. The beneficial interest retained by UACC included rated notes and unrated residual certificates issued by the 2022-1 securitization trust.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the assets UACC retains in the unconsolidated VIEs were approximately $2.6 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and are included in "Other assets" in the Company's consolidated balance sheet. The beneficial interests in securitizations are subject to restrictions on transfer pursuant to UACC’s obligations as a sponsor under Risk Retention Rules. These securities are interests in securitization trusts, thus there are no contractual maturities. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company entered into a Risk Retention Financing Facility to finance the majority of its retained beneficial interests in securitizations. Refer to Note 10 – Long Term Debt for further detail.
The following table summarizes the amortized cost, the carrying amount, which is the fair value, and the maximum exposure to losses of UACC's assets related to the unconsolidated VIE (in thousands):
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| | As of September 30, 2024 | | | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | Carrying Value | | | Total Exposure | | | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | Carrying Value | | | Total Exposure | |
Rated notes | | $ | 2,585 | | | $ | 2,440 | | | $ | 2,440 | | | $ | 4,538 | | | $ | 4,345 | | | $ | 4,345 | |
Certificates | | | — | | | | 172 | | | | 172 | | | | — | | | | 140 | | | | 140 | |
Other assets | | | 310 | | | | 310 | | | | 310 | | | | 310 | | | | 310 | | | | 310 | |
Total unconsolidated VIEs | | $ | 2,895 | | | $ | 2,922 | | | $ | 2,922 | | | $ | 4,848 | | | $ | 4,795 | | | $ | 4,795 | |
Total exposure represents the estimated loss UACC would incur under severe, hypothetical circumstances, such as if the value of the interests in the securitization trusts and any associated collateral declined to zero. The Company believes the possibility of this is remote. As such, the total exposure presented above is not an indication of the Company's expected losses.
5. Discontinued Operations
As discussed in Note 1 – Description of Business and Basis of Presentation, the Ecommerce Wind-Down was substantially completed as of March 29, 2024. The Company's ecommerce operations were previously a reportable segment and the exit represents a strategic shift that had a major effect on the Company's operations and financial results. Therefore, in accordance with ASC 205, as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company reported the ecommerce operations and used vehicle dealership business as discontinued operations and recast prior periods to reflect this presentation.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company incurred charges of approximately $0.2 million and $15.8 million, respectively for severance and other personnel-related costs and approximately $0.4 million and $13.9 million, respectively for contract and lease termination costs as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down recorded in "Net loss from discontinued operations" in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The following table summarizes the major income and expense line items from discontinued operations as reported in the condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenue: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail vehicle, net | | $ | — | | | | 147,840 | | | $ | 47,320 | | | $ | 419,920 | |
Wholesale vehicle | | | — | | | | 30,898 | | | | 140,714 | | | | 75,593 | |
Product, net | | | — | | | | 4,225 | | | | 1,635 | | | | 12,199 | |
Total revenue | | | — | | | | 182,963 | | | | 189,669 | | | | 507,712 | |
Cost of sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail vehicle | | | — | | | | 144,655 | | | | 43,673 | | | | 414,917 | |
Wholesale vehicle | | | — | | | | 32,393 | | | | 142,343 | | | | 81,019 | |
Total cost of sales | | | — | | | | 177,048 | | | | 186,016 | | | | 495,936 | |
Total gross profit | | | — | | | | 5,915 | | | | 3,653 | | | | 11,776 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 1,000 | | | | 48,609 | | | | 39,602 | | | | 160,924 | |
Loss (gain) on disposal of long lived assets | | | 924 | | | | — | | | | (10,355 | ) | | | (81 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | — | | | | 3,712 | | | | 383 | | | | 10,125 | |
Impairment charges | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,353 | |
Loss from operations | | | (1,924 | ) | | | (46,406 | ) | | | (25,977 | ) | | | (160,545 | ) |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | 4,944 | | | | 1,607 | | | | 14,178 | |
Interest income | | | — | | | | (3,505 | ) | | | (856 | ) | | | (9,350 | ) |
Loss before provision for income taxes | | | (1,924 | ) | | | (47,845 | ) | | | (26,728 | ) | | | (165,373 | ) |
Provision for income taxes | | | 75 | | | | 143 | | | | 296 | | | | 465 | |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (1,999 | ) | | $ | (47,988 | ) | | $ | (27,024 | ) | | $ | (165,838 | ) |
The following table summarizes the major classes of assets and liabilities from discontinued operations as reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets:
| | | | | | | | |
| | As of
September 30, | | | As of
December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Inventory | | $ | — | | | $ | 163,250 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 2,864 | | | | 19,150 | |
Other assets | | | 152 | | | | 14,137 | |
Assets from discontinued operations | | $ | 3,016 | | | $ | 196,537 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 6,440 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 4,817 | | | | 27,133 | |
Vehicle floorplan | | | — | | | | 151,178 | |
Deferred revenue | | | — | | | | 14,025 | |
Operating lease liabilities | | | 161 | | | | 23,461 | |
Other liabilities | | | — | | | | 5,883 | |
Liabilities from discontinued operations | | $ | 4,997 | | | $ | 228,120 | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
6. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Equipment | | $ | 2,843 | | | $ | 2,653 | |
Furniture and fixtures | | | 333 | | | | 503 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 625 | | | | 434 | |
Internal-use software | | | 4,049 | | | | 4,807 | |
Other | | | 829 | | | | 1,370 | |
| | | 8,679 | | | | 9,767 | |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (5,624 | ) | | | (4,785 | ) |
Property and equipment, net | | $ | 3,055 | | | $ | 4,982 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense was $0.3 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $1.7 million and $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company recorded impairment charges for "Property and equipment, net" of nil and $2.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, related to the Company's internal-use software that no longer have a planned future use.
7. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
| | Gross Carrying Value | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Carrying Value | | | Gross Carrying Value | | | Accumulated Amortization | | | Carrying Value | |
Developed and purchased technology | | $ | 108,700 | | | $ | (50,798 | ) | | $ | 57,902 | | | $ | 108,700 | | | $ | (38,050 | ) | | $ | 70,650 | |
Customer relationships | | | 69,400 | | | | (23,842 | ) | | | 45,558 | | | | 69,400 | | | | (17,336 | ) | | | 52,064 | |
Trademarks and trade names | | | 12,200 | | | | (4,035 | ) | | | 8,165 | | | | 12,200 | | | | (3,022 | ) | | | 9,178 | |
Total intangible assets | | $ | 190,300 | | | $ | (78,675 | ) | | $ | 111,625 | | | $ | 190,300 | | | $ | (58,408 | ) | | $ | 131,892 | |
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $6.8 million and $6.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $20.3 million and $20.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The estimated amortization expense for intangible assets subsequent to September 30, 2024, consists of the following (in thousands):
| | | | |
Year Ending December 31: | | | |
For remainder of 2024 | | $ | 6,756 | |
2025 | | | 27,022 | |
2026 | | | 21,979 | |
2027 | | | 21,882 | |
2028 | | | 21,882 | |
Thereafter | | | 12,104 | |
| | $ | 111,625 | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
8. Other Liabilities
The Company’s other liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Warranty and GAP liabilities | | $ | 17,792 | | | $ | 21,279 | |
Dealer related liabilities | | | 4,506 | | | | 6,934 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | | 11,155 | | | | 8,923 | |
Accrued professional services | | | 798 | | | | 2,542 | |
Accrued software and IT costs | | | 571 | | | | 1,011 | |
Interest payable | | | 4,781 | | | | 4,183 | |
Insurance payable | | | 365 | | | | 2,142 | |
Other | | | 11,506 | | | | 14,307 | |
Total other liabilities | | $ | 51,474 | | | $ | 61,321 | |
9. Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs
UACC has four senior secured warehouse facility agreements, through consolidated VIEs, (the “Warehouse Credit Facilities”) with banking institutions as of September 30, 2024. The Warehouse Credit Facilities are collateralized by eligible finance receivables and available borrowings are computed based on a percentage of eligible finance receivables. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had excess borrowing capacity of $32.9 million and $56.9 million on UACC's Warehouse Credit Facilities, respectively.
The terms of the Warehouse Credit Facilities include the following (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Facility One | | | Facility Two | | | Facility Three | | | Facility Four | |
Execution date | | May 30, 2012 | | | November 19, 2013 | | | July 11, 2019 | | | November 18, 2022 | |
Commitment termination date | | July 21, 2025 | | | June 2, 2025 | | | August 29, 2025 | | | September 12, 2025 | |
Aggregate borrowings limit | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 200,000 | | | $ | 225,000 | |
As of September 30, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal balance of finance receivables pledged as collateral | | $ | — | | | $ | 87,508 | | | $ | 152,172 | | | $ | 162,435 | |
Outstanding balance | | $ | — | | | $ | 68,689 | | | $ | 123,331 | | | $ | 129,792 | |
Restricted cash | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,196 | | | $ | 6,422 | | | $ | 6,143 | |
As of December 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aggregate principal balance of finance receivables pledged as collateral | | $ | 223,207 | | | $ | 64,970 | | | $ | 165,927 | | | $ | 92,978 | |
Outstanding balance | | $ | 177,375 | | | $ | 51,012 | | | $ | 117,264 | | | $ | 75,617 | |
Restricted cash | | $ | 8,961 | | | $ | 2,550 | | | $ | 6,485 | | | $ | 2,692 | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company's weighted average interest rate on the Warehouse Credit Facilities borrowings was approximately 6.97% and 6.98%, respectively.
The Company's ability to utilize its Warehouse Credit Facilities is primarily conditioned on the satisfaction of certain legal, operating, administrative and financial covenants contained within the agreements. These include covenants that require UACC to maintain a minimum tangible net worth, minimum liquidity levels, specified leverage ratios and certain indebtedness levels. Failure to satisfy these and or any other requirements contained within the agreements would restrict access to the Warehouse Credit Facilities. Certain breaches of covenants may also result in acceleration of the repayment of borrowings prior to the scheduled maturity. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company was in compliance with all covenants related to the Warehouse Credit Facilities.
10. Long Term Debt
Debt instruments, excluding warehouse credit facilities of consolidated VIEs, which are discussed in Note 9 — Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs, consisted of the following (in thousands):
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
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Convertible senior notes | | $ | 287,926 | | | $ | 286,800 | |
Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs at fair value | | | 167,716 | | | | 314,095 | |
Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs at amortized cost | | | 242,295 | | | | — | |
Financing of beneficial interest in securitizations | | | 21,125 | | | | 15,378 | |
Junior subordinated debentures | | | 10,310 | | | | 10,310 | |
Total debt | | $ | 729,372 | | | $ | 626,583 | |
Convertible Senior Notes
On June 18, 2021, the Company issued $625.0 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75% unsecured Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”), including $75.0 million aggregate principal amount of such notes pursuant to the exercise in full of the overallotment option granted to the initial purchasers. The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture (the “Indenture”), between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee.
On November 12, 2024, the Company announced its entry into the RSA and its intention to commence the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The RSA contemplates and the Plan proposes that, upon effectiveness, each holder of an Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim (as defined therein) will receive, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, discharge and release of, and in exchange for, its Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by the New Warrants, the MIP, and the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards, all terms as defined therein). On the effective date, all notes, instruments, certificates, and other documents evidencing Unsecured Notes Claims will be canceled and/or updated to record such cancellation and the obligations of the Debtor thereunder or in any way related thereto will be deemed satisfied in full and discharged. As discussed herein, the consummation of the Plan is subject to numerous conditions and the Plan may not be consummated, including if the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is not commenced for any reason.
The Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.75% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2022. The Notes will mature on July 1, 2026, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion. The total net proceeds from the offering, after deducting commissions paid to the initial purchasers and debt issuance costs paid to third-parties, were approximately $608.9 million.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Each $1,000 principal amount of the Notes will initially be convertible into 0.2232 shares of the Company’s common stock, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $4,480.29 per share, subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. The Notes are convertible, at the option of the noteholders, on or after April 1, 2026. Prior to April 1, 2026, the Notes are convertible only under the following circumstances:
•During any fiscal quarter commencing after the fiscal quarter ending on September 30, 2021 (and only during such fiscal quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price of the Notes on each applicable trading day;
•During the five consecutive business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes for each day of that ten consecutive trading day period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate of the Notes on such trading day;
•If the Company calls any or all of the Notes for redemption; or
•Upon the occurrence of specific corporate events such as a change in control or certain beneficial distributions to common stockholders (as set forth in the Indenture).
The Company may settle conversions by paying or delivering, as applicable, cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock, at the Company’s election.
The Company may not redeem the Notes prior to July 6, 2024. On or after July 6, 2024, the Company may redeem all or any portion of the Notes for cash equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes being redeemed plus any accrued and unpaid interest if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock has been at least 130% of the conversion price then in effect for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 30 consecutive trading day period.
If the Company undergoes a fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture), subject to certain conditions, holders of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. In addition, if specific corporate events occur prior to the maturity date or if the Company issues a notice of redemption, the Company will increase the conversion rate by pre-defined amounts for a holder who elects to convert their Notes in connection with such a corporate event. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the conditions allowing holders of the Notes to convert were not met.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company repurchased $32.8 million in aggregate principal amount of the Notes, net of deferred issuance costs, for $13.2 million in open-market transactions. The Company recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $19.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023
The Company accounts for the Notes as a single liability-classified instrument measured at amortized cost. As of September 30, 2024, the unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs was $2.6 million and the net carrying value was $287.9 million. As of December 31, 2023, the unamortized debt discount and debt issuance costs was $3.7 million and the net carrying value was $286.8 million.
The Notes were issued at par value and fees associated with the issuance of these Notes are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the contractual term of the Notes. The interest expense was $0.9 million and $1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $2.8 million and $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective interest rate of the Notes is 1.3%.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Securitization Debt of Consolidated VIEs
The securitization debt was issued under UACC's securitization program. The Company elected to account for the 2022-2 and 2023-1 securitization debt under the fair value option using the measurement alternative. Fair value adjustments are recorded in "Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries" in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Refer to Note 14 – Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements. The 2024-1 securitization debt is measured at amortized cost. For the 2022-2, 2023-1 and 2024-1 securitization transactions, the Company consolidated the VIEs and accounted for these transactions as secured borrowings. Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations for further discussion.
Upon the issuance of the securitization debt for the 2023-1 and 2024-1 securitization transactions, UACC retained the residual interests. UACC also retains the servicing rights for all finance receivables that were securitized; therefore, it is responsible for the administration and collection of the amounts owed under the contracts. In the first quarter of 2023, UACC waived its servicing fees related to the 2022-2 securitization and subsequently consolidated the 2022-2 trust. The securitization agreements also require certain funds to be held in restricted cash accounts to provide additional collateral for the borrowings or to be applied to make payments on the securitization debt. Restricted cash under the various agreements totaled approximately $30.4 million and $28.5 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Wholly owned bankruptcy remote subsidiaries of UACC were formed to facilitate the above asset-backed financing transactions. Bankruptcy remote refers to a legal structure in which it is expected that the applicable entity would not be included in any bankruptcy filing by its parent or affiliates. All of the assets of these subsidiaries have been pledged as collateral for the related debt. None of the assets of these subsidiaries are available to pay other creditors of the Company or its affiliates.
The securitization debt issued is included in "Long-term debt" on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The securitization debt of consolidated VIEs consisted of the following (in thousands):
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As of September 30, 2024 | |
Series | | Final Scheduled Payment Date | | Initial Principal | | | Contractual Interest Rate | | Outstanding Principal | | | Fair Value | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-C | | May 10, 2027 | | $ | 26,533 | | | 5.81 | % | $ | 14,774 | | | $ | 14,778 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-D | | January 10, 2028 | | | 32,889 | | | 6.84 | % | | 32,889 | | | | 32,813 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-E | | April 10, 2029 | | | 33,440 | | | 10.00 | % | | 28,440 | | | | 16,925 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-B | | July 10, 2028 | | | 51,157 | | | 5.91 | % | | 9,604 | | | | 9,604 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-C | | July 10, 2028 | | | 33,326 | | | 6.28 | % | | 33,326 | | | | 33,346 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-D | | July 10, 2028 | | | 35,653 | | | 8.00 | % | | 35,653 | | | | 36,366 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-E | | September 10, 2029 | | | 23,256 | | | 10.98 | % | | 23,256 | | | | 23,884 | |
Total rated notes at fair value | | | | $ | 236,254 | | | | | $ | 177,942 | | | $ | 167,716 | |
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United Auto Credit 2024-1-A | | August 10, 2026 | | $ | 132,340 | | | 6.17 | % | $ | 77,489 | | | | |
United Auto Credit 2024-1-B | | June 10, 2027 | | | 42,770 | | | 6.57 | % | | 42,770 | | | | |
United Auto Credit 2024-1-C | | October 10, 2029 | | | 35,190 | | | 7.06 | % | | 35,190 | | | | |
United Auto Credit 2024-1-D | | November 12, 2029 | | | 52,160 | | | 8.30 | % | | 52,160 | | | | |
United Auto Credit 2024-1-E | | November 12, 2030 | | | 37,540 | | | 10.45 | % | | 37,540 | | | | |
Total rated notes at amortized cost | | | | $ | 300,000 | | | | | $ | 245,149 | | | | |
Unamortized debt issuance costs | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,854 | | | | |
Net carrying value | | | | | | | | | $ | 242,295 | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
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As of December 31, 2023 | |
Series | | Final Scheduled Payment Date | | Initial Principal | | | Contractual Interest Rate | | Outstanding Principal | | | Net Carrying Value | |
United Auto Credit 2021-1-D | | June 10, 2026 | | $ | 29,380 | | | 1.14 | % | $ | 3,246 | | | $ | 3,235 | |
United Auto Credit 2021-1-E | | June 10, 2026 | | | 20,800 | | | 2.58 | % | | 20,800 | | | | 20,540 | |
United Auto Credit 2021-1-F | | September 10, 2027 | | | 13,910 | | | 4.30 | % | | 13,910 | | | | 13,644 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-B | | December 10, 2025 | | | 30,324 | | | 5.41 | % | | 28,786 | | | | 28,745 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-C | | May 10, 2027 | | | 26,533 | | | 5.81 | % | | 26,533 | | | | 26,331 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-D | | January 10, 2028 | | | 32,889 | | | 6.84 | % | | 32,889 | | | | 32,642 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2-E | | April 10, 2029 | | | 33,440 | | | 10.00 | % | | 33,440 | | | | 29,691 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-A | | July 10, 2025 | | | 118,598 | | | 5.57 | % | | 15,089 | | | | 15,083 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-B | | July 10, 2028 | | | 51,157 | | | 5.91 | % | | 51,157 | | | | 51,019 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-C | | July 10, 2028 | | | 33,326 | | | 6.28 | % | | 33,326 | | | | 33,199 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-D | | July 10, 2028 | | | 35,653 | | | 8.00 | % | | 35,653 | | | | 36,152 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1-E | | September 10, 2029 | | | 23,256 | | | 10.98 | % | | 23,256 | | | | 23,814 | |
Total rated notes | | | | $ | 449,266 | | | | | $ | 318,085 | | | $ | 314,095 | |
The final scheduled payment date represents legal maturity of the remaining balance sheet securitization debt. Securitization debt is expected to become due and to be paid prior to those dates, based on amortization of the finance receivables pledged to the Trusts. Expected payments, which will depend on the performance of such receivables, as to which there can be no assurance, are $55.5 million in 2024, $170.0 million in 2025, $102.4 million in 2026, $53.8 million in 2027 and $41.3 million in 2028.
In February 2024, UACC exercised its option to repurchase the 2021-1 securitization debt for a total redemption price of $35.6 million.
The aggregate principal balance and the fair value of finance receivables pledged to the securitization debt consists of the following (in thousands):
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| | As of September 30, | | | As of December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | Net Carrying Value | | | Aggregate Principal Balance | | | Net Carrying Value | |
United Auto Credit 2021-1 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 38,951 | | | $ | 35,790 | |
United Auto Credit 2022-2 | | | 77,932 | | | | 66,070 | | | | 125,072 | | | | 111,379 | |
United Auto Credit 2023-1 | | | 126,289 | | | | 103,178 | | | | 197,586 | | | | 169,829 | |
United Auto Credit 2024-1 | | | 313,348 | | | | 277,004 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total finance receivables of CFEs | | $ | 517,569 | | | $ | 446,252 | | | $ | 361,609 | | | $ | 316,998 | |
Financing of Beneficial Interests in Securitizations
On May 3, 2023, UACC entered into a Risk Retention Financing Facility enabling it to finance asset-backed securities issued in its securitization transactions and held by UACC pursuant to applicable Risk Retention Rules. Under this facility, UACC sells such retained interests and agrees to repurchase them on a future date. In its initial transaction under this facility, UACC pledged $24.5 million of its retained beneficial interests as collateral, and received proceeds of $24.1 million, with expected repurchase dates ranging from March 2025 to September 2029. Following the completion of the 2024-1 securitization transaction, the Company pledged an additional $15.8 million of its retained beneficial interests as collateral under the Risk Retention Financing Facility, and received proceeds of $15.6 million, with expected repurchase dates ranging from August 2026 to November 2030 at the initial closing date. The securitization trusts will
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
distribute payments related to UACC's pledged beneficial interests in securitizations directly to the lender, which will reduce the beneficial interests in securitizations and the related debt balance. Pledged collateral levels are monitored and are generally maintained at an agreed-upon percentage of the fair value of the amounts borrowed during the life of the transactions. In the event of a decline in the fair value of the pledged collateral, UACC may be required to transfer cash or additional securities as pledged under this facility. At the termination of this agreement, UACC is obligated to return the amounts borrowed.
The outstanding balance of this facility, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, was $21.1 million and $15.4 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and is included in "Long-term debt" on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of the collateral pledged under this facility was $22.0 million and $15.8 million, respectively.
Junior Subordinated Debentures
On July 31, 2003, UACC issued junior subordinated debentures (trust preferred securities) of $10.0 million through a subsidiary, UPFC Trust I. The trust issuer is a 100 percent owned finance subsidiary and the securities are fully and unconditionally guaranteed by Vroom Automotive Finance Corporation. The interest is paid quarterly at a variable rate, equal to SOFR + 3.05%. The final maturity of these securities is on October 7, 2033; however, they can be called at par any time at the Company’s discretion.
11. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
From time to time, the Company is involved in various claims and legal actions that arise in the ordinary course of business and an unfavorable resolution of any of these matters could materially affect the Company’s future results of operations, cash flows or financial position. The Company is also party to various disputes that the Company considers routine and incidental to its business. The Company does not expect the results of any of these routine actions to have a material effect on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial condition, or cash flows. The Company accrues a liability when a loss is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. When a material loss contingency is reasonably possible but not probable, the Company does not record a liability, but instead discloses the nature and the amount of the claim, and an estimate of the loss or range of loss, if such an estimate can be made. Legal fees are expensed as incurred.
Beginning in March 2021, multiple putative class actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by certain of the Company’s stockholders against the Company and certain of the Company’s officers alleging violations of federal securities laws. The lawsuits were captioned Zawatsky et al. v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-2477; Holbrook v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-2551; and Hudda v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-3296. All three of the lawsuits asserted similar claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and SEC Rule 10b-5. In each case, the named plaintiff(s) sought to represent a proposed class of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities during a period from June 9, 2020 to March 3, 2021 (in the case of Holbrook and Hudda), or November 11, 2020 to March 3, 2021 (in the case of Zawatsky). In August 2021, the Court consolidated the cases under the new name In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 21-cv-2477, appointed a lead plaintiff and lead counsel and ordered a consolidated amended complaint to be filed. The court-appointed lead plaintiff subsequently filed a consolidated amended complaint that reasserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and SEC Rule 10b-5 against the Company and certain of the Company’s officers, and added new claims under Sections 11, 12 and 15 of the Securities Act against the Company, certain of its officers, certain of its directors, and the underwriters of the Company’s September 2020 secondary offering. The Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims, and briefing of this motion is complete. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously contest these claims. While the outcome of any complex legal proceeding is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, based upon information presently known to management, the Company believes that the potential liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
In August 2021, November 2021, January 2022, and February 2022, various Company stockholders filed purported shareholder derivative lawsuits on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and nominally against the Company, alleging violations
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
of the federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duty to the Company and/or related violations of Delaware law based on the same general course of conduct alleged in In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. All four lawsuits have been consolidated under the case caption In re Vroom, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 21-cv-6933, and the court has approved the parties’ stipulation that the cases would remain stayed pending final resolution of In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. All four derivative suits remain in preliminary stages and there have been no substantive developments in any matter.
In April 2022 and April 2024, two of the Company’s stockholders filed separate purported shareholder derivative lawsuits on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and nominally against the Company, alleging violations of the federal securities law and breaches of fiduciary duty to the Company and/or related violations of Delaware law based on the same general course of conduct alleged in In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. The case filed in April 2022 is captioned Godlu v. Hennessy et al., Case No. 22-cv-569, the case filed in April 2024 is captioned Hudda v. Hennessy et al. Case No. 24-cv-4499., and the court in each has approved the parties’ stipulations that each case would remain stayed pending final resolution of In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. Both lawsuits remain in preliminary stages and there have been no substantive developments.
In January 2022, the Company received a non-public civil investigative demand from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), seeking the production of information related to certain of the Company's business practices and the Company responded to those information requests. On February 23, 2024, the FTC notified the Company that it has reason to believe that the Company violated Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a); the FTC's Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 435; the FTC’s Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule,16 C.F.R. Part 455; and the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 702. On May 6, 2024, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the FTC reached an agreement to resolve the FTC’s allegations without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity, subject to final approval by the FTC and the court. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $1 million in customer redress and abide permanently by an injunction. The FTC issued its final approval of the agreement on July 2, 2024, and a mutually-agreed upon order reflecting the agreement was entered by the Court on July 10, 2024. The case is captioned Federal Trade Commission v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-02496.
In April 2022, the Attorney General of Texas filed a petition on behalf of the State of Texas in the District Court of Travis County, Texas against the Company, alleging violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices − Consumer Protection Act, Texas Business and Commerce Code § 17.41 et seq., based on alleged deficiencies and other issues in the Company’s marketing of used vehicles and fulfilment of customer orders, including the titling and registration of sold vehicles. According to the petition, 80% of the customer complaints referenced in the petition were received in the 12 months prior to April 2022. The petition is captioned State of Texas v. Vroom Automotive LLC, and Vroom Inc., Case No. D-1-GN-001809. In May 2022, Vroom Automotive, LLC and the Attorney General of the State of Texas agreed to a temporary injunction in which Vroom Automotive, LLC agreed to adhere to its existing practice of possessing title for all vehicles it sells or advertises as available for sale on its ecommerce platform. In December 2023, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the Attorney General of the State of Texas reached a final agreement to resolve all claims in the petition, without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $2 million in civil penalties and $1 million in attorneys' fees, with the first half due in September 2024 and the remaining half due in September 2025, and abide permanently by an injunction of certain operational practices that were previously implemented.
As previously disclosed, the Company has been subject to audits, requests for information, investigations and other inquiries from its regulators. These regulatory matters could continue to progress into legal proceedings as well as enforcement actions. The Company has incurred fines in certain states and could continue to incur fines, penalties, restitution, or alterations in the Company's business practices, which in turn, could lead to increased business expenses, additional limitations on the Company's business activities and further reputational damage, although to date such expenses have not had a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Upon the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, it is anticipated that all litigation against the Debtor will be stayed pursuant to the automatic stay of the Bankruptcy Code. The RSA contemplates that all existing litigation will be unimpaired by the bankruptcy and the associated liabilities are not currently proposed to be discharged pursuant to the
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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proposed plan of reorganization. Following the Plan Effective Date, it is anticipated that any litigation stayed during the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will continue.
Other Matters
The Company enters into agreements with third parties in the ordinary course of business that may contain indemnification provisions. In the event that an indemnification claim is asserted, the Company’s liability, if any, would be limited by the terms of the applicable agreement. Historically, the Company has not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to indemnification provisions.
12. Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock
On June 11, 2020, the Company amended its certificate of incorporation to authorize the issuance of up to 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock. As of September 30, 2024, there was no preferred stock issued or outstanding.
Common Stock
On February 13, 2024, the Company amended its certificate of incorporation to effect a 1-for-80 reverse stock split of shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, such that every 80 shares of common stock became one of common stock. The shares of common stock authorized for issuance remained unchanged at 500,000,000 and the par value per share of common stock remained unchanged at $0.001. Each share of common stock entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the Company’s stockholders.
At-the-market Offering
On December 1, 2023, the Company entered into an equity distribution agreement with Virtu Americas LLC to sell shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, with aggregate gross sales proceeds of up to $50.0 million, from time to time, through an “at-the-market” equity offering program (the "ATM offering"). As of September 30, 2024, the Company has up to $47.5 million remaining in aggregate gross proceeds that can be issued through the ATM offering.
13. Stock-based Compensation
On May 28, 2020, the Company adopted the 2020 Incentive Award Plan (“the 2020 Plan”), which authorized the issuance of (i) up to 37,739 shares of the Company’s common stock, (ii) an annual increase on the first day of each year beginning on January 1, 2022 and ending on January 1, 2030 of up to 4% of the shares of common stock outstanding on an as-converted basis on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year, and (iii) any shares of the Company’s common stock subject to awards under the 2014 Plan which are forfeited or lapse unexercised and which following the effective date are not issued under the 2014 Plan. Awards may be issued in the form of restricted stock units, restricted stock, stock appreciation rights, and stock options. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has registered an additional 264,299 shares of the Company's common stock to be issued pursuant to the 2020 Plan.
Effective as of June 13, 2024, the stockholders approved an amendment to the 2020 Plan to increase the number of authorized shares by 350,000 shares. As of September 30, 2024, there were 455,348 shares available for future issuance under the 2020 Plan.
On May 20, 2022, the Company adopted the 2022 Inducement Award Plan (the “Inducement Award Plan”). Awards under the Inducement Award Plan may only be granted to a newly hired employee who has not previously been an employee or a member of the Board or an employee who is being rehired following a bona fide period of non-employment by the Company, in each case as a material inducement to the employee’s entering into employment. An aggregate of 37,500 shares of the Company’s common stock are reserved for issuance under the Inducement Award Plan. As of September 30, 2024, there were 32,436 shares available for future issuance under the Inducement Award Plan.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
RSUs
The Company recognized $1.2 million and $1.8 million of stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively and $4.9 million and $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had $2.1 million and $4.5 million, respectively, of unrecognized stock-based compensation expense that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 and 1.1 years, respectively.
Certain of the Company’s RSU grants are subject to acceleration upon a change of control and termination within 12 months, and upon death, disability and certain other “good leaver” circumstances.
14. Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
U.S. GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. These estimates are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of judgment, and therefore cannot be determined with precision. U.S. GAAP establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value and establishes the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
Level 2—Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted market prices in markets that are not active; or model-derived valuations or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The Company holds certain financial assets that are required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. Additionally, the Company elected the fair value option for the financial assets and liabilities of UACC’s 2022-2 and 2023-1 consolidated CFEs, beneficial interests in the 2022-1 securitization transaction, certain of UACC’s finance receivables that are ineligible to be sold, and certain other finance receivables held for sale. Under the fair value option allowable under ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), the Company may elect to measure at fair value financial assets and liabilities that are not otherwise required to be carried at fair value. Subsequent changes in fair value for designated items are reported in earnings.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The following tables present the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As of September 30, 2024 | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Financial Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money market funds | | $ | 34,456 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 34,456 | |
CFE assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | — | | | | — | | | | 244,981 | | | | 244,981 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 242,592 | | | | 242,592 | |
Other assets (beneficial interests in securitizations) | | | — | | | | 2,613 | | | | — | | | | 2,613 | |
Total financial assets | | $ | 34,456 | | | $ | 2,613 | | | $ | 487,573 | | | $ | 524,642 | |
Financial Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CFE liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs | | | — | | | | 150,791 | | | | 16,925 | | | | 167,716 | |
Total financial liabilities | | $ | — | | | $ | 150,791 | | | $ | 16,925 | | | $ | 167,716 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Financial Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Money market funds | | $ | 27,121 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 27,121 | |
CFE assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables | | | — | | | | — | | | | 316,998 | | | | 316,998 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31,672 | | | | 31,672 | |
Other assets (beneficial interests in securitizations) | | | — | | | | 4,485 | | | | — | | | | 4,485 | |
Total financial assets | | $ | 27,121 | | | $ | 4,485 | | | $ | 348,670 | | | $ | 380,276 | |
Financial Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CFE liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs | | | — | | | | 314,095 | | | | — | | | | 314,095 | |
Total financial liabilities | | $ | — | | | $ | 314,095 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 314,095 | |
Valuation Methodologies of Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for financial instruments carried at fair value. These methodologies are applied to financial assets and liabilities across the fair value levels discussed above, and it is the observability of the inputs used that determines the appropriate level in the fair value hierarchy for the respective asset or liability.
Money Market Funds: Money market funds primarily consist of investments in highly liquid U.S. treasury securities, with original maturities of three months or less and are classified as Level 1. The Company determines the fair value of cash equivalents based on quoted prices in active markets.
Financial assets and liabilities of CFEs: In accordance with ASC 825, the Company has elected the fair value option, for the eligible financial assets and liabilities of the 2022-2 and 2023-1 consolidated CFEs in order to mitigate potential accounting mismatches between the carrying value of the financial assets and liabilities. To eliminate potential measurement differences, the Company elected the measurement alternative included in ASC 810-30, allowing the Company to measure both the financial assets and liabilities of a qualifying CFE using the fair value of either the CFE’s financial assets or liabilities, whichever is more observable. Under the measurement alternative prescribed by ASC 810-30, the Company recognizes changes in the CFE’s net assets, including changes in fair value adjustments and net interest earned, in its condensed consolidated statements of operations.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The Company is required to determine whether the fair value of the financial assets or the fair value of the financial liabilities of the eligible CFEs are more observable, but in either case, the methodology results in the fair value of the financial assets of the securitization trust being equal to the fair value of their liabilities. The Company determined that the fair value of the liabilities of the securitization CFEs are more observable, since market prices of their liabilities are based on non-binding quoted prices provided by broker dealers who make markets in similar financial instruments. The assets of the securitization CFEs are not readily marketable, and their fair value measurement requires information that may be limited in availability.
In determining the fair value of the securitization debt of consolidated CFEs, the broker dealers consider contractual cash payments and yields expected by market participants. Broker dealers also incorporate common market pricing methods, including a spread measurement to the treasury curve or interest rate swap curve as well as underlying characteristics of the particular security including ratings, coupon, collateral type and seasoning or age of the security. When the Company obtains prices from multiple broker dealers for the same security and has a consensus among them, it deems these fair values to be based on observable valuation inputs and classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Where a third-party broker dealer quote is not available, an internal model is utilized using unobservable inputs or if the Company has multiple quotes that are not within determined range, it classifies the securitization debt as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
The financial assets of the consolidated CFEs are an aggregate value derived from the fair value of the CFEs liabilities. The Company determined that CFEs finance receivables in their entirety should be classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Finance receivables at fair value: Finance receivables at fair value represent finance receivables for which the Company elected the fair value option in accordance with ASC 825. The Company estimates the fair value of these receivables using a discounted cash flow model and incorporates key inputs that include prepayment speed, default rate, recovery rate, as well as certain macroeconomics events the Company believes market participants would consider relevant.
Beneficial interests in securitization: Beneficial interests in securitization relate to the 2022-1 securitization completed in February 2022 and include rated notes as well as certificates. The beneficial interests in the 2022-2 securitization completed in July 2022 were eliminated upon consolidation of the VIE in March 2023. Refer to Note 4 – Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations. The Company elected the fair value option on its beneficial interests in securitization.
Beneficial interests may initially be classified as Level 2 if the transactions occur within close proximity to the end of each respective reporting period. Subsequently, similar to the securitization debt described above, fair value is determined by requesting a non-binding quote from broker dealers, or by utilizing market acceptable valuation models, such as discounted cash flows. Broker dealer quotes may be based on an income approach, which converts expected future cash flows to a single present value amount, with specific consideration of inputs relevant to particular security types. Such inputs may include ratings, collateral types, geographic concentrations, underlying loan vintages, delinquencies and defaults, loss severity assumptions, prepayments, and maturities. When the volume or level of market activity for a security is limited, certain inputs used to determine fair value may not be observable in the market. Broker dealer quotes may also be based on a market approach that considers recent transactions involving identical or similar securities. When the Company obtains prices from multiple broker dealers for the same security and has a consensus among them, it deems these fair values to be based on observable valuation inputs and classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Where a third-party broker dealer quote is not available, the Company utilizes an internally developed model using unobservable inputs. If internally developed models are utilized or if the Company has multiple quotes that are not within a consensus range of each other, the Company deems these securities to be classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
Changes in Level 3 Recurring Fair Value Measurements
The following table presents a reconciliation of the financial assets, which were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):
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| | Finance Receivables of Consolidated CFEs | | | Finance Receivables at Fair Value | | | Securitization Debt of Consolidated CFEs | |
Fair value as of January 1, 2024 | | $ | 316,998 | | | $ | 31,672 | | | $ | — | |
Transfer within Level 3 categories | | | 53,899 | | | | (53,899 | ) | | | — | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,864 | |
Losses included in realized and unrealized losses | | | (52,017 | ) | | | (14,956 | ) | | | (3,939 | ) |
Issuances, net of discount | | | — | | | | 322,853 | | | | — | |
Paydowns | | | (84,821 | ) | | | (44,786 | ) | | | — | |
Other | | | 10,922 | | | | 1,708 | | | | — | |
Fair value as of September 30, 2024 | | $ | 244,981 | | | $ | 242,592 | | | $ | 16,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Finance Receivables of Consolidated CFEs | | | Finance Receivables at Fair Value | |
Fair value as of January 1, 2023 | | $ | 77,904 | | | $ | 75,270 | |
Reclassification of finance receivables held for sale to finance receivables at fair value, net | | | 248,081 | | | | — | |
Transfer within Level 3 categories | | | 24,175 | | | | (24,175 | ) |
Consolidation of VIEs | | | 180,706 | | | | — | |
Losses included in realized and unrealized losses | | | (67,035 | ) | | | (1,349 | ) |
Issuances, net of discount | | | — | | | | 3,392 | |
Paydowns | | | (117,002 | ) | | | (19,641 | ) |
Other | | | 18,965 | | | | 1,406 | |
Fair value as of September 30, 2023 | | $ | 365,794 | | | $ | 34,903 | |
The Company's transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are assumed to have occurred at the beginning of the reporting period on a quarterly basis. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, transfers into Level 3 liabilities related to not achieving consensus pricing from third-party broker dealers on the 2022-2 E rated notes related to the securitization debt of consolidated CFEs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, $180.7 million of finance receivables related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction were consolidated and classified as Level 3 and $248.1 million of finance receivables held for sale related to the 2023-1 securitization transaction were reclassified to Level 3 finance receivables of consolidated CFEs.
Other Relevant Data for Financial Assets and Liabilities for which FVO Was Elected
The following table presents the gains or losses recorded in "Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries" in the condensed consolidated statements of operations related to the eligible financial instruments for which the fair value option was elected (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Financial Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Finance receivables of CFEs | | $ | 16,689 | | | $ | 23,103 | | | $ | 43,233 | | | $ | 54,987 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 3,758 | | | | 2,027 | | | | 9,758 | | | | 605 | |
Beneficial interests in securitizations | | | (65 | ) | | | 238 | | | | (157 | ) | | | 1,160 | |
Financial Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt of securitized VIEs | | | (2,567 | ) | | | 335 | | | | (7,053 | ) | | | (6,916 | ) |
Total net loss included in "Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries" | | $ | 17,815 | | | $ | 25,703 | | | $ | 45,781 | | | $ | 49,836 | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The following table presents other relevant data related to the finance receivables carried at fair value (in thousands):
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As of September 30, 2024 | | Finance Receivables of CFEs at Fair Value | | | Finance Receivables at Fair Value | | |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance included within finance receivables that are reported at fair value | | $ | 287,993 | | | $ | 273,600 | | |
Aggregate fair value of finance receivables that are reported at fair value | | $ | 244,981 | | | $ | 242,592 | | |
Unpaid principal balance of receivables within finance receivables that are reported at fair value and are on nonaccrual status (90 days or more past due) | | $ | 6,430 | | | $ | 2,529 | | |
Aggregate fair value of receivables carried at fair value that are on nonaccrual status (90 days or more past due) | | $ | 5,436 | | | $ | 1,774 | | |
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As of December 31, 2023 | | Finance Receivables of CFEs at Fair Value | | | Finance Receivables at Fair Value | | |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance included within finance receivables that are reported at fair value | | $ | 361,609 | | | $ | 36,207 | | |
Aggregate fair value of finance receivables that are reported at fair value | | $ | 316,998 | | | $ | 31,672 | | |
Unpaid principal balance of receivables within finance receivables that are reported at fair value and are on nonaccrual status (90 days or more past due) | | $ | 6,700 | | | $ | 717 | | |
Aggregate fair value of receivables carried at fair value that are on nonaccrual status (90 days or more past due) | | $ | 5,921 | | | $ | 544 | | |
All finance receivables of CFEs are pledged to the CFEs trusts.
The following table presents other relevant data related to securitization debt of consolidated VIEs carried at fair value (in thousands):
| | | | |
As of September 30, 2024 | | Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs at Fair Value | |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of rated notes of securitized VIEs | | $ | 177,942 | |
Aggregate fair value of rated notes of securitized VIEs | | $ | 167,716 | |
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As of December 31, 2023 | | Securitization debt of consolidated VIEs at Fair Value | |
Aggregate unpaid principal balance of rated notes of securitized VIEs | | $ | 318,085 | |
Aggregate fair value of rated notes of securitized VIEs | | $ | 314,095 | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Not Carried at Fair Value
The carrying amounts of restricted cash and other liabilities approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The carrying value of the Warehouse Credit Facilities was determined to approximate fair value due to its short-term duration and variable interest rate that approximates prevailing interest rates as of each reporting period.
Finance receivables held for sale, net: For finance receivables eligible to be sold in a securitization, the Company determines the fair value of these finance receivables utilizing sales prices based on estimated securitization transactions, adjusted for transformation costs, risk and a normal profit margin associated with securitization transactions. Such fair value measurement of finance receivables held for sale, net is considered Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. As of September 30, 2024, the carrying value and fair value of the finance receivables held for sale, net were $254.9 million. As of December 31, 2023, the Company determined that all of these finance receivables should be marked to their fair value of $468.8 million based on the results of the Company's lower of amortized cost basis or fair value analysis.
In addition, from time to time the Company may mark certain receivables, that are no longer eligible to be sold in a securitization, classified as held for sale to fair value on a non-recurring basis. As of September 30, 2024 and December
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
31, 2023, there were $108.1 million and $34.8 million of these finance receivables that were marked to fair value on a non-recurring basis, respectively. These are finance receivables that became delinquent and no longer meet the expected securitization sales criteria. The Company uses a discounted cash flow model to estimate the present value of future recoveries for finance receivables. Such fair value measurement of finance receivables held for sale, net is considered Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Convertible Senior Notes: The fair value of the Notes, which are not carried at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, was determined utilizing actual bids and offer prices of the Notes in markets that are not active and are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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| | September 30, | | | December 31, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Carrying value | | $ | 287,926 | | | $ | 286,800 | |
Fair value | | $ | 145,244 | | | $ | 152,506 | |
Securitization Debt: The fair value of the 2024-1 securitization debt, which is not carried at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, was determined utilizing non-binding quoted prices provided by broker dealers, as discussed above, and classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
| | | | |
| | September 30, | |
| | 2024 | |
Carrying value | | $ | 242,295 | |
Fair value | | $ | 248,526 | |
Financing of beneficial interests in securitizations: The fair value of the financing of beneficial interests in securitizations, which are not carried at fair value on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets, approximated their carrying value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Junior Subordinated Debentures: The fair value of the junior subordinated debentures, which are not carried at fair value on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, approximated their carrying value as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
15. Segment Information
As a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down during the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company revised its reportable segments. The Company is now organized into two reportable segments: UACC and CarStory. Corporate activities are presented in "corporate" and do not constitute a reportable segment. These activities include costs not directly attributable to the segments and are primarily related to costs associated with corporate and governance functions, including executive functions, corporate finance, legal, human resources, information technology, cyber security and other shared costs. Certain shared costs, including corporate administration, are allocated to segments based upon specific allocation of expenses. Corporate activities also include the runoff of legacy Vroom third party vehicle service and GAP policies sold prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down as well as certain Vroom contracts that have been renegotiated and right-sized to account for reduced headcount following the Ecommerce Wind-down. The Company retrospectively restated segment results for the comparative period to conform to the new presentation. No operating segments have been aggregated to form the reportable segments.
The Company determined its operating segments based on how the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) reviews the Company’s operating results in assessing performance and allocating resources. The CODM reviews Adjusted EBITDA for each of the reportable segments. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss before interest expense on corporate debt, interest income on cash and cash equivalents, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, stock compensation expense, severance expense related to the continuing operations, gain on debt extinguishment and long-lived asset impairment charges, incurred by the segment. The CODM does not evaluate operating segments using asset information as these are managed on an enterprise-wide group basis. Accordingly, the Company does not report segment asset information. As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, long-lived assets were predominantly located in the United States.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The UACC reportable segment represents UACC’s operations with its network of third-party dealership customers, including the purchases and servicing of vehicle installment contracts. The segment also includes the runoff portfolio of retail installment sale contracts originated for Vroom or purchased from Vroom prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
The CarStory reportable segment represents sales of AI-powered analytics and digital services to automotive dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry.
Information about the Company’s reportable segments are as follows (in thousands):
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| UACC | | CarStory | | Corporate | | Total | | | UACC | | CarStory | | Corporate | | Total | |
Interest income | $ | 50,801 | | $ | — | | $ | (588 | ) | $ | 50,213 | | | $ | 48,068 | | $ | — | | $ | (489 | ) | $ | 47,579 | |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | 6,251 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,251 | | | | 5,522 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,522 | |
Securitization debt | | 9,096 | | | — | | | — | | | 9,096 | | | | 6,116 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,116 | |
Total interest expense | | 15,347 | | | — | | | — | | | 15,347 | | | | 11,638 | | | — | | | — | | | 11,638 | |
Net interest income | | 35,454 | | | — | | | (588 | ) | | 34,866 | | | | 36,430 | | | — | | | (489 | ) | | 35,941 | |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 30,117 | | | — | | | 8,229 | | | 38,346 | | | | 30,323 | | | — | | | 6,935 | | | 37,258 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | 5,338 | | | — | | | (8,818 | ) | | (3,480 | ) | | | 6,107 | | | — | | | (7,424 | ) | | (1,317 | ) |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | 1,495 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,495 | | | | 2,430 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,430 | |
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net | | 2,074 | | | — | | | 1,843 | | | 3,917 | | | | 1,487 | | | — | | | (1,341 | ) | | 146 | |
CarStory revenue | | — | | | 2,890 | | | — | | | 2,890 | | | | — | | | 2,998 | | | — | | | 2,998 | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other income | | 1,698 | | | 199 | | | 522 | | | 2,419 | | | | 570 | | | 141 | | | 1,346 | | | 2,057 | |
Total noninterest income | | 5,267 | | | 3,089 | | | 2,365 | | | 10,721 | | | | 4,487 | | | 3,139 | | | 5 | | | 7,631 | |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 19,819 | | | 3,127 | | | 2,419 | | | 25,365 | | | | 14,976 | | | 2,328 | | | 2,547 | | | 19,851 | |
Professional fees | | 875 | | | (112 | ) | | 824 | | | 1,587 | | | | 986 | | | 71 | | | 2,591 | | | 3,648 | |
Software and IT costs | | 2,346 | | | 17 | | | 997 | | | 3,360 | | | | 2,798 | | | 170 | | | 1,717 | | | 4,685 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 5,505 | | | 1,600 | | | — | | | 7,105 | | | | 5,689 | | | 1,609 | | | — | | | 7,298 | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 681 | | | — | | | 920 | | | 1,601 | | | | 540 | | | — | | | 1,053 | | | 1,593 | |
Impairment charges | | 2,407 | | | — | | | — | | | 2,407 | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other expenses | | 1,991 | | | 127 | | | 1,318 | | | 3,436 | | | | 1,666 | | | 161 | | | 2,034 | | | 3,861 | |
Total expenses | | 33,624 | | | 4,759 | | | 6,478 | | | 44,861 | | | | 26,656 | | | 4,339 | | | 9,941 | | | 40,936 | |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (14,119 | ) | $ | (210 | ) | $ | (11,205 | ) | $ | (25,534 | ) | | $ | (9,780 | ) | $ | 536 | | $ | (16,715 | ) | $ | (25,959 | ) |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
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| Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| UACC | | CarStory | | Corporate | | Total | | | UACC | | CarStory | | Corporate | | Total | |
Interest income | $ | 154,731 | | $ | — | | $ | (1,579 | ) | $ | 153,152 | | | $ | 130,897 | | $ | — | | $ | (1,955 | ) | $ | 128,942 | |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | 22,708 | | | — | | | — | | | 22,708 | | | | 12,279 | | | — | | | — | | | 12,279 | |
Securitization debt | | 21,960 | | | — | | | — | | | 21,960 | | | | 16,442 | | | — | | | — | | | 16,442 | |
Total interest expense | | 44,668 | | | — | | | — | | | 44,668 | | | | 28,721 | | | — | | | — | | | 28,721 | |
Net interest income | | 110,063 | | | — | | | (1,579 | ) | | 108,484 | | | | 102,176 | | | — | | | (1,955 | ) | | 100,221 | |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 77,460 | | | — | | | 10,434 | | | 87,894 | | | | 62,980 | | | — | | | 13,192 | | | 76,173 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | 32,604 | | | — | | | (12,013 | ) | | 20,590 | | | | 39,196 | | | — | | | (15,148 | ) | | 24,048 | |
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Noninterest (loss) income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | 5,101 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,101 | | | | 7,835 | | | — | | | — | | | 7,835 | |
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net | | 5,324 | | | — | | | (9,671 | ) | | (4,347 | ) | | | 5,168 | | | — | | | (1,436 | ) | | 3,732 | |
CarStory revenue | | — | | | 8,782 | | | — | | | 8,782 | | | | — | | | 9,392 | | | — | | | 9,392 | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | 19,640 | | | 19,640 | |
Other income | | 6,266 | | | 562 | | | 1,516 | | | 8,344 | | | | 2,601 | | | 282 | | | 5,277 | | | 8,160 | |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | 16,691 | | | 9,344 | | | (8,155 | ) | | 17,880 | | | | 15,604 | | | 9,674 | | | 23,481 | | | 48,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 59,146 | | | 7,802 | | | 9,703 | | | 76,651 | | | | 49,904 | | | 7,149 | | | 7,360 | | | 64,413 | |
Professional fees | | 2,326 | | | 90 | | | 4,002 | | | 6,418 | | | | 4,555 | | | 361 | | | 6,149 | | | 11,065 | |
Software and IT costs | | 8,048 | | | 205 | | | 3,765 | | | 12,018 | | | | 8,478 | | | 515 | | | 5,742 | | | 14,735 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 17,156 | | | 4,807 | | | — | | | 21,963 | | | | 16,898 | | | 4,822 | | | — | | | 21,720 | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 1,781 | | | — | | | 2,760 | | | 4,541 | | | | 1,173 | | | — | | | 3,287 | | | 4,460 | |
Impairment charges | | 5,159 | | | — | | | — | | | 5,159 | | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Other expenses | | 7,569 | | | 300 | | | 4,984 | | | 12,853 | | | | 5,927 | | | 462 | | | 7,242 | | | 13,631 | |
Total expenses | | 101,187 | | | 13,203 | | | 25,213 | | | 139,603 | | | | 86,935 | | | 13,308 | | | 29,781 | | | 130,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (27,091 | ) | $ | 720 | | $ | (38,858 | ) | $ | (65,229 | ) | | $ | (13,956 | ) | $ | 1,738 | | $ | (40,358 | ) | $ | (52,576 | ) |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The reconciliation between reportable segment Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes is as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Adjusted EBITDA by Segment | | | | | | | | | | | |
UACC | $ | (14,119 | ) | | $ | (9,780 | ) | | $ | (27,091 | ) | | $ | (13,956 | ) |
CarStory | | (210 | ) | | | 536 | | | | 720 | | | | 1,738 | |
Corporate | | (11,205 | ) | | | (16,715 | ) | | | (38,858 | ) | | | (40,358 | ) |
Total | $ | (25,534 | ) | | $ | (25,959 | ) | | $ | (65,229 | ) | | $ | (52,576 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | (1,601 | ) | | | (1,593 | ) | | | (4,541 | ) | | | (4,460 | ) |
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | | 1,035 | | | | 2,007 | | | | 3,221 | | | | 7,026 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | (7,105 | ) | | | (7,298 | ) | | | (21,963 | ) | | | (21,720 | ) |
Stock compensation expense | | (1,244 | ) | | | (1,779 | ) | | | (5,014 | ) | | | (5,126 | ) |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,640 | |
Severance | | (763 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,448 | ) | | | — | |
Impairment charges | | (2,407 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,159 | ) | | | — | |
Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | $ | (37,620 | ) | | $ | (34,622 | ) | | $ | (101,133 | ) | | $ | (57,217 | ) |
16. Income Taxes
The Company computes income taxes using the liability method. This method requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities, measured by enacted rates, attributable to temporary differences between the financial statements and the income tax basis of assets and liabilities. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income in those specific jurisdictions prior to the dates on which such net operating losses expire. The Company maintained a full valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets because the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that these assets will not be fully realized based on a current evaluation of expected future taxable income and the Company being in a cumulative 3-year loss position.
The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was (0.33)% and (0.34)%, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate from continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 was (0.39)% and (0.79)%, respectively.
The Company is subject to tax in the United States and many state and local jurisdictions. The Company, with certain exceptions, is no longer subject to income tax examinations by U.S. federal, state and local for tax years 2017 and prior. The company is not currently under audit for any US federal or state income tax audits.
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 382 provides for a limitation of the annual use of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards following certain ownership changes (as defined by the IRC Section 382) that limits the Company’s ability to utilize these carryforwards. The Company completed a Section 382 study to determine the applicable limitation, if any. It was determined that the Company has undergone four ownership changes the most recent of which was April 2021. These changes will limit the use of the net operating losses generated before the change in control.
The Company has not identified any uncertain tax positions as of September 30, 2024 or December 31, 2023. Any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions shall be recorded as a component of income tax expense. To date, no interest or penalties have been accrued in relation to uncertain tax positions.
On August 16, 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ("IRA") was signed into law. The IRA includes implementation of a new alternative minimum tax, an excise tax on stock buybacks, and significant tax incentives for energy and climate initiatives, among other provisions. The Company evaluated the provisions included under the IRA and the provisions do not have a material impact to the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
17. Net Loss Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | $ | (37,744 | ) | | $ | (34,739 | ) | | $ | (101,526 | ) | | $ | (57,670 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (1,999 | ) | | $ | (47,988 | ) | | $ | (27,024 | ) | | $ | (165,838 | ) |
Net loss | | $ | (39,743 | ) | | $ | (82,727 | ) | | $ | (128,550 | ) | | $ | (223,508 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,807,398 | | | | 1,746,154 | | | | 1,800,729 | | | | 1,739,042 | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | $ | (20.88 | ) | | $ | (19.89 | ) | | $ | (56.38 | ) | | $ | (33.16 | ) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | $ | (1.11 | ) | | $ | (27.48 | ) | | $ | (15.01 | ) | | $ | (95.36 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (21.99 | ) | | $ | (47.38 | ) | | $ | (71.39 | ) | | $ | (128.52 | ) |
The following potentially dilutive shares were not included in the calculation of diluted shares outstanding for the periods presented as the effect would have been anti-dilutive:
| | | | | | | | |
| | As of September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Convertible senior notes | | | 64,830 | | | | 74,203 | |
Stock options | | | 25,911 | | | | 29,744 | |
Restricted stock units | | | 132,614 | | | | 175,103 | |
Total | | | 223,355 | | | | 279,050 | |
18. Revised Consolidated Financial Statements Information
In March 2024, in connection with the Ecommerce Wind-Down, the Company identified errors related to an overstatement of credit balances in other current liabilities and accounts payable as of and prior to December 31, 2023. The Company incorrectly recorded approximately $1.4 million of other current liabilities and $4.1 million of accounts payable, instead of a reduction in operating expenses of $5.5 million, of which $4.6 million related to annual periods prior to 2023. The Company evaluated the impact of these errors and concluded that they are not material to any previously issued annual or interim consolidated financial statements. As a result of these errors, the Company has revised the consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 and for the years then ended. The Company has reflected these revisions in its 2024 Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and intends to reflect the revisions in it 2024 Annual Report to be filed on Form 10-K.
The following table (in thousands) sets forth the Company’s consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, which have been retrospectively adjusted for the impact of the immaterial errors identified as well as new financial statement presentation and discontinued operations presentation related to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
Total revenue | | $ | 235,634 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (182,965 | ) | | $ | (52,668 | ) | | $ | — | |
Total cost of sales | | | 187,540 | | | | — | | | | (177,047 | ) | | | (10,493 | ) | | | — | |
Total gross profit | | | 48,094 | | | | — | | | | (5,918 | ) | | | (42,175 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 79,586 | | | | (130 | ) | | | (48,609 | ) | | | (30,847 | ) | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 11,010 | | | | | | | (3,712 | ) | | | (7,298 | ) | | | — | |
Impairment charges | | | — | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | |
Loss from operations | | | (42,502 | ) | | | 130 | | | | 46,403 | | | | (4,030 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest expense | | | 12,058 | | | | | | | (4,944 | ) | | | (7,114 | ) | | | — | |
Interest income | | | (5,506 | ) | | | | | | 3,502 | | | | 2,004 | | | | — | |
Other loss, net | | | 33,543 | | | | | | | | | | (33,543 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 47,579 | | | | 47,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | 11,638 | | | | 11,638 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 35,941 | | | | 35,941 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 37,258 | | | | 37,258 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,317 | ) | | | (1,317 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,631 | | | | 7,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | 40,936 | | | | 40,936 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (82,597 | ) | | | 130 | | | | 47,845 | | | | (34,622 | ) | | | (34,622 | ) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 260 | | | | | | | (143 | ) | | | | | | 117 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (34,739 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (47,988 | ) |
Total net loss | | $ | (82,857 | ) | | $ | 130 | | | | | | | | | $ | (82,727 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (19.89 | ) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27.48 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (47.45 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (47.38 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,746,154 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,746,154 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
Total revenue | | $ | 657,279 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (507,712 | ) | | $ | (149,566 | ) | | $ | — | |
Total cost of sales | | | 524,379 | | | | — | | | | (495,936 | ) | | | (28,443 | ) | | | — | |
Total gross profit | | | 132,900 | | | | — | | | | (11,776 | ) | | | (121,123 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 263,078 | | | | (711 | ) | | | (160,843 | ) | | | (101,524 | ) | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 31,845 | | | | | | | (10,125 | ) | | | (21,720 | ) | | | — | |
Impairment charges | | | 1,353 | | | | | | | (1,353 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Loss from operations | | | (163,376 | ) | | | 711 | | | | 160,545 | | | | 2,121 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | (19,640 | ) | | | | | | | | | 19,640 | | | | — | |
Interest expense | | | 30,915 | | | | | | | (14,178 | ) | | | (16,737 | ) | | | — | |
Interest income | | | (16,369 | ) | | | | | | 9,350 | | | | 7,019 | | | | — | |
Other loss, net | | | 65,019 | | | | | | | | | | (65,019 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 128,942 | | | | 128,942 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | 28,721 | | | | 28,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 100,221 | | | | 100,221 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 76,173 | | | | 76,173 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 24,048 | | | | 24,048 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | | | | | | | | | | | 48,759 | | | | 48,759 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | 130,024 | | | | 130,024 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (223,301 | ) | | | 711 | | | | 165,373 | | | | (57,217 | ) | | | (57,217 | ) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 918 | | | | | | | (465 | ) | | | | | | 453 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (57,670 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (165,838 | ) |
Total net loss | | $ | (224,219 | ) | | $ | 711 | | | | | | | | | $ | (223,508 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (33.16 | ) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (95.36 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (128.93 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (128.52 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,739,042 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,739,042 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year ended December 31, 2023 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
Total revenue | | $ | 893,203 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (687,215 | ) | | $ | (205,988 | ) | | $ | — | |
Total cost of sales | | | 731,256 | | | | — | | | | (692,037 | ) | | | (39,219 | ) | | | — | |
Total gross profit | | | 161,947 | | | | — | | | | 4,822 | | | | (166,769 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 340,657 | | | | (929 | ) | | | (205,977 | ) | | | (133,751 | ) | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 42,769 | | | | | | | (13,656 | ) | | | (29,113 | ) | | | — | |
Impairment charges | | | 48,748 | | | | | | | (48,748 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Loss from operations | | | (270,227 | ) | | | 929 | | | | 273,203 | | | | (3,905 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | (37,878 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,878 | | | | — | |
Interest expense | | | 45,445 | | | | | | | (19,556 | ) | | | (25,889 | ) | | | — | |
Interest income | | | (21,158 | ) | | | | | | 13,218 | | | | 7,940 | | | | — | |
Other loss (income), net | | | 108,289 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (108,289 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 178,482 | | | $ | 178,482 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | 41,893 | | | | 41,893 | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 136,589 | | | | 136,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 122,541 | | | | 122,541 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,048 | | | | 14,048 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | | | | | | | | | | | 75,126 | | | | 75,126 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | 173,629 | | | | 173,629 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (364,925 | ) | | | 929 | | | | 279,541 | | | | (84,455 | ) | | | (84,455 | ) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 615 | | | | | | | (492 | ) | | | | | | 123 | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (84,578 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (280,033 | ) |
Total net loss | | $ | (365,540 | ) | | $ | 929 | | | | | | | | | | (364,611 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (48.52 | ) |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (160.65 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (209.70 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (209.17 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,743,128 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,743,128 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Year ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
Total revenue | | $ | 1,948,901 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,774,270 | ) | | $ | (174,631 | ) | | $ | — | |
Total cost of sales | | | 1,704,114 | | | | — | | | | (1,686,340 | ) | | | (17,774 | ) | | | — | |
Total gross profit | | | 244,787 | | | | — | | | | (87,930 | ) | | | (156,857 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 566,387 | | | | (1,447 | ) | | | (424,985 | ) | | | (139,955 | ) | | | — | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 38,290 | | | | | | | (11,220 | ) | | | (27,070 | ) | | | — | |
Impairment charges | | | 211,873 | | | | | | | (211,873 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Loss from operations | | | (571,763 | ) | | | 1,447 | | | | 560,148 | | | | 10,168 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | (164,684 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 164,684 | | | | — | |
Interest expense | | | 40,693 | | | | | | | (26,831 | ) | | | (13,862 | ) | | | — | |
Interest income | | | (19,363 | ) | | | | | | 15,934 | | | | 3,429 | | | | — | |
Other loss (income), net | | | 43,181 | | | | | | | — | | | | (43,181 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 91,671 | | | | 91,671 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total interest expense | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,508 | | | | 9,508 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net interest income | | | | | | | | | | | | 82,163 | | | | 82,163 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Realized (gain) on sale of finance receivables | | | | | | | | | | | | (44,481 | ) | | | (44,481 | ) |
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 54,761 | | | | 54,761 | |
Net interest income after gains, losses and recoveries | | | | | | | | | | | | 71,883 | | | | 71,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | | | | | | | | | | | 208,983 | | | | 208,983 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | 179,965 | | | | 179,965 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Loss) income before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (471,590 | ) | | | 1,447 | | | | 571,045 | | | | 100,901 | | | | 100,901 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (19,680 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | | (19,680 | ) |
Net income from continuing operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 120,581 | |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (571,045 | ) |
Total net loss | | $ | (451,910 | ) | | $ | 1,447 | | | | | | | | | $ | (450,464 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, continuing operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 69.95 | |
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, discontinued operations, basic and diluted | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (331.26 | ) |
Total net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | $ | (262.15 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (261.31 | ) |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted | | | 1,723,843 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,723,843 | |
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(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
The impacts to our Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As of December 31, 2023 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 135,585 | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 135,585 | |
Restricted cash | | | 73,234 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,234 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | | | 9,139 | | | | | | | (4,413 | ) | | | (4,726 | ) | | | — | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 12,501 | | | | | | | | | | (12,501 | ) | | | — | |
Finance receivables held for sale, net | | | 503,546 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 503,546 | |
Inventory | | | 163,250 | | | | | | | (163,250 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Beneficial interests in securitizations | | | 4,485 | | | | | | | | | | (4,485 | ) | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 50,899 | | | | | | | (8,818 | ) | | | (42,081 | ) | | | — | |
Total current assets | | | 952,639 | | | | — | | | | (176,481 | ) | | | (63,793 | ) | | | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 336,169 | | | | | | | | | | 12,501 | | | | 348,670 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 24,132 | | | | | | | (19,150 | ) | | | | | | 4,982 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 131,892 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 131,892 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 7,063 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,063 | |
Interest Receivable | | | | | | | | | | | | 14,484 | | | | 14,484 | |
Other assets (including other assets of consolidated VIEs of $1.8 million) | | | 23,527 | | | | | | | (906 | ) | | | 36,808 | | | | 59,429 | |
Assets from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | 196,537 | | | | | | | 196,537 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,475,422 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,475,422 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 26,762 | | | $ | (4,138 | ) | | $ | (6,439 | ) | | $ | (16,185 | ) | | $ | — | |
Accrued expenses | | | 52,452 | | | | | | | (27,133 | ) | | | (25,319 | ) | | | — | |
Vehicle floorplan | | | 151,178 | | | | | | | (151,178 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Warehouse credit facilities of consolidated VIEs | | | 421,268 | | | | | | | — | | | | | | | 421,268 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 172,410 | | | | | | | — | | | | (172,410 | ) | | | — | |
Deferred revenue | | | 14,025 | | | | | | | (14,025 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | | | 8,737 | | | | | | | (6,105 | ) | | | (2,632 | ) | | | — | |
Other current liabilities | | | 9,974 | | | | (1,382 | ) | | | (5,884 | ) | | | (2,708 | ) | | | — | |
Total current liabilities | | | 856,806 | | | | (5,520 | ) | | | (210,764 | ) | | | (219,254 | ) | | | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | | | 454,173 | | | | | | | — | | | | 172,410 | | | | 626,583 | |
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion | | | 25,183 | | | | | | | (17,356 | ) | | | 2,632 | | | | 10,459 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 17,109 | | | | | | | — | | | | 44,212 | | | | 61,321 | |
Liabilities from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | 228,120 | | | | | | | 228,120 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,353,271 | | | | (5,520 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,347,751 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023; 1,791,286 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 2,088,381 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,088,381 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (1,966,232 | ) | | | 5,520 | | | | | | | | | | (1,960,712 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 122,151 | | | | 5,520 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 127,671 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,475,422 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,475,422 | |
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(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
VROOM, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(unaudited)
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| | As of December 31, 2022 | |
| | As Reported | | | Adjustments | | | Discontinued Operations | | | Presentation Reclasses (1) | | | As Recasted and Revised | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 398,915 | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 398,915 | |
Restricted cash | | | 73,095 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 73,095 | |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | | | 13,967 | | | | | | | (13,046 | ) | | | (921 | ) | | | 0 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 12,939 | | | | | | | | | | (12,939 | ) | | | — | |
Finance receivables held for sale, net | | | 321,626 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 321,626 | |
Inventory | | | 320,648 | | | | | | | (320,648 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Beneficial interests in securitizations | | | 20,592 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20,592 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 58,327 | | | | | | | (28,552 | ) | | | (29,775 | ) | | | 0 | |
Total current assets | | | 1,220,109 | | | | — | | | | (362,246 | ) | | | (43,635 | ) | | | 814,228 | |
Finance receivables at fair value | | | 140,235 | | | | | | | | | | 12,939 | | | | 153,174 | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 50,201 | | | | | | | (45,735 | ) | | | | | | 4,466 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 158,910 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 158,910 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | | | 23,568 | | | | | | | (21,015 | ) | | | | | | 2,553 | |
Interest receivable | | | | | | | | | | | | 7,242 | | | | 7,242 | |
Other assets | | | 26,004 | | | | | | | (3,246 | ) | | | 23,454 | | | | 46,212 | |
Assets from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | 432,242 | | | | | | | 432,242 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,619,027 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,619,027 | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 34,702 | | | $ | (3,310 | ) | | $ | (14,523 | ) | | $ | (16,869 | ) | | $ | 0 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 76,795 | | | | | | | (47,062 | ) | | | (29,733 | ) | | | (0 | ) |
Vehicle floorplan | | | 276,988 | | | | | | | (276,988 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Warehouse credit facilities of consolidated VIEs | | | 229,518 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 229,518 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 47,239 | | | | | | | | | | (47,239 | ) | | | — | |
Deferred revenue | | | 10,655 | | | | | | | (10,655 | ) | | | | | | — | |
Operating lease liabilities, current | | | 9,730 | | | | | | | (7,352 | ) | | | (2,378 | ) | | | (0 | ) |
Other current liabilities | | | 17,693 | | | | (1,283 | ) | | | (9,966 | ) | | | (6,444 | ) | | | 0 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 703,320 | | | | (4,592 | ) | | | (366,547 | ) | | | (102,663 | ) | | | 229,518 | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | | | 402,154 | | | | | | | | | | 47,239 | | | | 449,393 | |
Operating lease liabilities, excluding current portion | | | 20,129 | | | | | | | (17,276 | ) | | | 2,378 | | | | 5,231 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 18,183 | | | | | | | | | | 53,046 | | | | 71,229 | |
Liabilities from discontinued operations | | | | | | | | | 383,823 | | | | | | | 383,823 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,143,786 | | | | (4,592 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,139,194 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and 2022; 1,791,286 and 1,727,525 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively | | | 2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2 | |
Additional paid-in-capital | | | 2,075,931 | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,075,931 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (1,600,692 | ) | | | 4,592 | | | | | | | | | | (1,596,100 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 475,241 | | | | 4,592 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 479,833 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 1,619,027 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,619,027 | |
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(1) Reflects revised presentation as a result of the Ecommerce Wind-Down. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
There is no impact to our Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 other than the impact to accumulated deficit as a result of the changes in net loss as presented above and as a result of impacts for periods prior to 2023 to opening accumulated deficit as of December 31, 2022.
There is no impact to net cash used in (provided by) operating activities; investing activities or financing activities in our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Reported amounts reflect the revisions discussed in Note 18 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. As discussed in the section titled "Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements," the following discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include, but are not limited to, those identified below and in the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Annual Report”), as updated by reference into the section titled "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Additionally, our historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any period in the future.
Recent Events
Recapitalization of Balance Sheet Debt: Entry into the RSA and Anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case
On November 12, 2024, we entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (together with all exhibits and schedules thereto, the “RSA”) with creditors holding, in the aggregate, over 80% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Notes (as defined below) and the largest shareholder. The RSA contemplates a comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s debt obligations and capital structure to be implemented through a prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) to be implemented through the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case (as defined below). Capitalized terms used in this section but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the RSA.
In connection with the restructuring contemplated by the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the ordinary course operations of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to continue with minimal impact, if any, and trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors are expected to be unimpaired. If the Plan is consummated, we will emerge without any remaining Notes, but will maintain UACC’s Warehouse Credit Facilities (as defined below), securitization debt, financing of beneficial interest in securitizations, and junior subordinated debentures.
Vroom, Inc. (in the context of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the “Debtor”) is expected to commence a voluntary proceeding (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case”) under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). We plan to continue to operate our business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. We plan to seek approval of certain “first day” motions containing customary relief intended to assure our ability to continue ordinary course operations. None of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to commence Chapter 11 proceedings.
Our pursuit of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is intended to address the impact of the Notes and their upcoming maturity, or any potential acceleration, while providing the potential for our stockholders to retain value in their investment, limiting disruption to our ongoing ordinary course operations, emerging as a public company without any long-term debt at the Vroom, Inc. level, and maximizing the ability to utilize a substantial portion of our net operating losses. See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information on our Notes and the potential restructuring of our debt obligations as a result of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, and Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors for risks associated with the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and our ability to realize its intended benefits.
Commitments and Representations. Each of the Debtor and the Consenting Stakeholders have made certain customary commitments and representations in the RSA. The Debtor has agreed, among other things, to support and take all commercially reasonable actions necessary and appropriate to facilitate the restructuring and meet milestones set forth in the RSA. The Consenting Stakeholders have committed to the Debtor, among other things, to support and vote for the Plan and use their commercially reasonable efforts to consummate and complete the restructuring.
Milestones. The RSA contains milestones ("Milestones") relating to the progress of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, which include, among other things, entry of an order by the Bankruptcy Court confirming the Plan and approving the related disclosure statement no later than 60 days following the Petition Date and the occurrence of the date on which the Plan has become effective in accordance with its terms (the “Plan Effective Date”) no later than 75 days following the Petition Date.
Termination. Each of the parties to the RSA may terminate the agreement (and thereby their support for the Plan) under certain limited circumstances, including, among other things: (i) in the case of the Company and the Consenting Noteholders, the failure to meet the Milestones; (ii) the occurrence of certain breaches of the RSA; (iii) the mutual agreement of the parties; and (iv) in the case of the Company, if the Board, members, or managers, as applicable, of the Company reasonably determines in good faith and based upon advice of outside legal counsel that performance under the RSA would be inconsistent with its applicable fiduciary duties.
Consummation. Consummation of the restructuring contemplated by the RSA is subject to approval of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court and other conditions. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the transactions described therein will be consummated.
Summary of Material Terms. The following is a summary of the material terms of the restructuring that are set forth in the Plan:
•The capital structure of the reorganized Debtor upon the Plan Effective Date will consist of the new common stock to be issued by the reorganized Debtor on the Plan Effective Date (the “New Common Stock”), distributed to (a) the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (b) the holders of Existing Equity Interests, and resulting in pro forma ownership percentages of (x) 92.94% of the New Common Stock held by the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (y) 7.06% of the New Common Stock held by holders of Existing Equity Interests; in each case, subject to dilution by the (i) New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards.
•Promptly following the Plan Effective Date, the New Board will approve and implement the Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”). The RSU Awards and the ESO Grants will be granted subject to approval by the New Board, with the allocation of such grants to be determined in good faith by the New Board in consultation with the reorganized company’s chief executive officer.
•The reorganized company reserves the right to register the New Warrants with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) by filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 in its discretion if it determines that doing so would be necessary or desirable in connection with the trading of such securities. As contemplated, the New Warrants will have the following key terms:
oNumber: The New Warrants will be for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,808,243 shares of New Common Stock, equal to the number of presently existing outstanding shares of common stock of the Company;
oExercise Price: The New Warrants will have an exercise price of $12.19 per share;
oExpiration: The New Warrants will expire on the 5th anniversary of the Plan Effective Date;
oAnti-Dilution Protections: The New Warrants will contain customary anti-dilution protection for stock splits, stock dividends, and similar events but will not have Black-Scholes protections; and
oTransferability: The New Warrants will be freely transferable, subject to applicable securities laws.
The Plan is attached as an exhibit to the RSA, which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto. Under the Plan, certain classes of claims will receive upon consummation the following treatment:
•Holders of Other Priority Claims, Secured Claims, General Unsecured Claims, and 510(b) Claims will be unimpaired.
•Each holder of Claims under the Unsecured Notes Indenture (the “Unsecured Notes Claims”) will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (i) the New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards).
•Each holder of any Equity Security or other ownership interest in the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date, but excluding any Existing Equity Awards (the “Existing Equity Interests”), will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, (i) its pro rata share of 7.06% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (a) the New Warrants, (b) the MIP Awards, and (c) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards) and (ii) the right to receive New Warrants in an amount equal to its pro rata share of Existing Equity Interests.
•Except to the extent the holder of any options or restricted stock units representing rights to purchase or acquire any Equity Securities of the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date (the “Existing Equity Awards,” and together with the Existing Equity Interests, the “Equity Interests”) agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, all Existing Equity Awards will be converted into new awards (the “Post-Effective Date Equity Awards”) exchangeable into New Common Stock on the same terms and conditions, and for the same number of units, applicable to the Existing Equity Awards in respect of the Existing Equity Interests, as of immediately prior to the Plan Effective Date.
In connection with the restructuring, trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors are expected to be unimpaired.
As described above, the Plan contemplates for the amendment and restatement, effective upon approval by the New Board, of the Company’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan in order to implement the MIP, pursuant to which 10% of the New Common Stock (as defined in the Plan) outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of immediately following emergence may be issued in the form of restricted stock unit awards and 5% of the New Common Stock outstanding on a fully diluted basis as of immediately following emergence may be issued in the form of stock options to certain employees of the Debtor, in each case on the terms set forth in the MIP Term Sheet.
Going Concern
As described above, we are contemplating the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. We believe we will be able to emerge from bankruptcy and continue to operate as a viable going concern. However, there is no assurance that: (a) the Plan will become effective, (b) the Plan will ultimately be approved by the requisite voting creditors and interest holders and confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, (c) the Bankruptcy Court will grant or deny motions in a manner that is not adverse to the Debtor, and (d) the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will not be converted into cases under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code. The transactions contemplated by the RSA and Plan are subject to approval by the Bankruptcy Court, among other conditions. Accordingly, we can provide no assurance that the transactions described therein will be consummated.
Due to the uncertainties described above, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon our plans, which includes, among other things, our ability to, subject to the approval by the Bankruptcy Court, implement a comprehensive restructuring and successfully emerge from the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. Despite the anticipated Chapter 11 filing, we retain sufficient liquidity, with approximately $51.1 million of unrestricted cash on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, and we continue to meet our obligations to customers, vendors, counterparties and employees in the ordinary course of business.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the basis that we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that we will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for twelve months following the issuance date. Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Value Maximization Plan
On January 22, 2024, we announced that our Board had approved the Value Maximization Plan, pursuant to which we discontinued our ecommerce operations and wound down our used vehicle dealership business in order to preserve liquidity and enable us to maximize stakeholder value through our remaining businesses. We have ceased transacting through vroom.com, completed transactions for customers who had previously contracted with us to purchase or sell a vehicle, halted purchases of additional vehicles, sold substantially all of our used vehicle inventory through wholesale channels and paid off our 2022 Vehicle Floorplan Facility. We continue to take other actions to maximize
stakeholder value by seeking to monetize our legacy ecommerce platform, reduce our outstanding commitments and preserve our liquidity, and have executed a reduction-in-force commensurate with our reduced operations. On March 29, 2024, we substantially completed the wind-down of our ecommerce operations and used vehicle dealership business (the "Ecommerce Wind-Down"), however, we may incur additional wind-down costs through the end of 2024.
We also own and operate UACC, a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, and CarStory, an artificial intelligence ("AI")-powered analytics and digital services platform for automotive retail. The UACC and CarStory businesses continue to serve their third-party customers, with their operations substantially unaffected by the Ecommerce Wind-Down. We will seek to grow and enhance the profitability of the UACC and CarStory businesses going forward.
As a result of the Value Maximization Plan, we estimate that we will incur total cash charges during 2024 of approximately $15.9 million for severance and other personnel-related costs, with $15.8 million incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and approximately $13.9 million in contract and lease termination costs, with the total amount settled during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. As part of a planned reduction-in-force under the Value Maximization Plan, approximately 800 employees were impacted by the wind-down, resulting in a reduction of approximately 93% of the employees not engaged in UACC’s or CarStory’s ongoing operations.
Overview
Vroom owns United Auto Credit Corporation, a leading automotive finance company that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, and the CarStory business, a leader in AI-powered analytics and digital services for automotive retail.
UACC
UACC, which Vroom acquired in February 2022, is an indirect lender that offers vehicle financing to consumers through third-party dealers under the UACC brand, focusing primarily on the non-prime market. Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, UACC also offered vehicle financing to Vroom’s customers through its ecommerce platform.
UACC, which has been engaged in automotive finance since 1996, currently offers financing services to a nationwide network of thousands of independent motor vehicle dealers and manufacturer-franchised dealers in 49 states, and we seek to optimize that network over time. UACC enables these dealers to finance their customers' purchases of automobiles, medium and light duty trucks and vans with competitive financing terms. The credit programs offered by UACC are primarily designed to serve consumers who have limited access to traditional motor vehicle financing.
In addition to its financing expertise, the UACC platform brings with it extensive application processing, underwriting, and servicing capabilities. UACC services the retail installment sales contracts it originates or purchases and will continue to service the contracts it originated or purchased for customers of Vroom’s former ecommerce business. Because UACC focuses primarily on the non-prime market, it generally sustains a higher level of delinquencies and credit losses than that experienced by traditional motor vehicle financing sources. As of September 30, 2024, UACC serviced a portfolio of approximately 80,000 retail installment sales contracts with an aggregate principal outstanding balance of $1.1 billion.
CarStory
CarStory is a leader in AI-powered analytics and digital services for automotive retail. CarStory offers its digital retailing services to dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry, which use CarStory’s solutions to enhance their customer experience and drive increased vehicle purchases.
CarStory drives automotive retail innovation by aggregating, optimizing and distributing data from thousands of automotive sources. CarStory tracks over three and a half million unique vehicle identification numbers ("VINs") listed for sale every day. This data is aggregated with demand insights from millions of consumer sessions and VIN data from CarStory's proprietary VIN database to generate accurate price and sales predictions. CarStory helps dealers optimize their pricing by leveraging data science models for retail pricing that provide predictive pricing for marketing, buying, selling and VIN-level features.
In addition to its data analytics and digital services, CarStory powers white labeled storefronts for automotive marketplaces and finance companies. In developing its white label capabilities, CarStory also has developed a variety of consumer-focused functions designed to enhance the customer experience and drive conversion. CarStory's data and data science assets create significant opportunity for automotive AI product development, with over 200 million VINs, over three billion photos, and price and price elasticity models.
Long-term Strategic Plan
Since the announcement of the Value Maximization Plan in January 2024, we have been focused on building a long-term strategic plan leveraging our remaining assets to improve the profitability of the business and achieve three key objectives: achieve pre-COVID Cumulative Net Losses (CNL) or lower, grow origination with pre-COVID CNL or lower, and lower operating cost.
In order to achieve these objectives, we are focused on four strategic initiatives:
•Build a world class lending program: Focus on using advanced models and analytics to predict losses and drive profitable growth, bringing subprime CNL to pre-COVID levels. Expand the near-prime program to enable UACC to become a more significant partner to dealers.
•Build a world class sales and marketing program: Attract and retain the best dealers and drive deeper dealer engagement to enable growth. Improve the Fast Lane, a portal built to provide the dealer with everything they need from application through contracting.
•Build operational excellence in originations: Enhance systemic capabilities and decisioning for a more efficient process. Integrate Vroom patent-pending AI agent into UACC's funding process to reduce costs, improve accuracy, and reduce fraud. Build a pre-verification automated engine to improve dealer service, improve credit quality and increase capture rates.
•Build operational excellence in servicing: Utilize data science, advanced analytics and technology to enable an improved approach to servicing effectiveness. Utilize the native consumer mobile app, which was launched in September 2024, to improve customer engagement and communication and target more on-time payments.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, we believe the following non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our operating performance: EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with our results of operations as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Because of these limitations, these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered along with other operating and financial performance measures presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have reconciled all non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are supplemental performance measures that our management uses to assess our operating performance and the operating leverage in our business. Because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA facilitate internal comparisons of our historical operating performance on a more consistent basis, we use these measures for business planning purposes.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
We calculate EBITDA as net loss before interest expense on corporate debt, interest income on cash and cash equivalents, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude stock compensation expense, severance expense related to the continuing operations, gain on debt extinguishment and long-lived asset impairment charges.
The following table presents a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net loss from continuing operations, which is the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure:
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
| | (in thousands) | | | (in thousands) | |
Net loss from continuing operations | | $ | (37,744 | ) | | $ | (34,739 | ) | | $ | (101,526 | ) | | $ | (57,670 | ) |
Adjusted to exclude the following: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | | 1,601 | | | | 1,593 | | | | 4,541 | | | | 4,460 | |
Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | | | (1,035 | ) | | | (2,007 | ) | | | (3,221 | ) | | | (7,026 | ) |
Provision for income taxes | | | 124 | | | | 117 | | | | 393 | | | | 453 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 7,105 | | | | 7,298 | | | | 21,963 | | | | 21,720 | |
EBITDA | | $ | (29,949 | ) | | $ | (27,738 | ) | | $ | (77,850 | ) | | $ | (38,063 | ) |
Stock compensation expense | | | 1,244 | | | | 1,779 | | | | 5,014 | | | | 5,126 | |
Severance | | | 763 | | | | — | | | | 2,448 | | | | — | |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (19,640 | ) |
Impairment charges | | | 2,407 | | | | — | | | | 5,159 | | | | — | |
Adjusted EBITDA | | $ | (25,534 | ) | | $ | (25,959 | ) | | $ | (65,229 | ) | | $ | (52,576 | ) |
Key Factors and Trends Affecting our Operating Results
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and will continue to be, affected by a number of factors and trends, including the following:
Anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case
We are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, including the impact on our liquidity, cash balances, and Nasdaq listing status. In addition, the entry into the RSA and the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case has consumed, and is expected to continue to consume, a substantial portion of the time and attention of our management, which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations, and we may experience increased levels of employee attrition. Our business could also suffer from a long and protracted restructuring. Furthermore, we may not realize any or all of the intended benefits of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. All of these factors could limit our ability to pursue growth strategies for our business in the near- to mid-term.
Ability to manage credit losses
While credit losses are inherent in the automotive finance receivables business, several variables have affected UACC’s recent loss and delinquency rates, including rising interest rates, the current inflationary environment and vehicle depreciation. UACC is currently experiencing higher loss severity and higher losses on its finance receivables, which has negatively impacted the fair value of our finance receivables and the losses recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and are expected to continue to negatively impact our business for the remainder of 2024. UACC primarily operates in the non-prime sector of the market which tends to have more volatility. In 2020 and 2021, COVID related stimulus and used vehicle appreciation resulted in significantly lower delinquencies and subsequent losses. In late 2022 and 2023, delinquencies and loss rates rose as a result of the aforementioned factors and, in response, we implemented changes to our credit program, such as tightening credit, which is starting to return our delinquencies and expected portfolio performance on those vintages to normalized levels. We also intend to leverage CarStory data to improve VIN-level valuations to support underwriting decisions and servicing operations. Certain advance rates available to UACC on borrowings from the Warehouse Credit Facilities have decreased as a result of the increasing credit losses in UACC's portfolio and overall rising interest rates. Any future decreases on available advance rates may have an adverse impact on our liquidity.
Enhance profitability at UACC
In addition to higher credit losses, UACC’s ability to achieve profitability has been negatively affected by increased operating expenses and productivity challenges. Also, we have identified vulnerabilities in certain IT systems and determined additional investment will be needed to update and secure those systems. We are undertaking a number of initiatives designed to reduce operating expenses, introduce improved processes, and reporting metrics across UACC’s operations, invest in IT systems, improve origination and servicing productivity, and leverage CarStory data to improve underwriting and servicing performance. We intend to grow UACC’s business profitably by reducing credit losses, increasing UACC’s market share, and streamlining its operations.
Ability to continue to access capital
UACC has four Warehouse Credit Facilities, which are primarily used to finance the origination of finance receivables as well as to provide funding for general operating activities. UACC has also developed a securitization program that involves selling finance receivables to securitization trusts through the private issuance of asset-backed securities which are collateralized by the finance receivables.
The success of UACC's business is highly dependent on the ability to continue to access capital through both its warehousing arrangements and securitization program. As a result of high interest rates, the current inflationary environment and vehicle depreciation in the used automotive industry, UACC is experiencing higher loss severity. Certain advance rates available to UACC on borrowings from UACC’s four senior secured warehouse credit facility agreements (the “Warehouse Credit Facilities”) have decreased as a result of the increasing credit losses in UACC's portfolio and overall rising interest rates. Any future decreases on available advance rates may have an adverse impact on our liquidity. Currently, all four Warehouse Credit Facilities expire between June and September 2025. We have commenced discussions with our lenders to extend the terms beyond the current expiration dates and, consistent with prior periods, expect those facilities to be amended and renewed. We believe that our ability to eliminate our long-term debt obligations under the Notes in connection with the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Plan may support our position as we engage in these discussions with our Warehouse Credit Facilities lenders. However, there can be no assurance that adequate additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. See Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors—We may not generate sufficient liquidity to operate our business, and, UACC may be unable to continue to access or renew funding sources and obtain capital needed to maintain and grow its business.
In addition, due to UACC's increased credit losses, UACC may not be able to securitize its loan portfolio on favorable terms, or may not be able to sell the subordinate notes or residual certificates issued in its securitizations at a favorable price or at all. As a result of market conditions at the time, UACC retained the residual interests for the 2023-1 and 2024-1 securitization transactions.
Ability to optimize our dealer network to increase vehicle finance offerings
We intend to moderately grow our automotive financing business while focusing on achieving profitability. UACC will seek to optimize its dealer network over time. UACC provides funding that allows independent motor vehicle dealers and manufacturer-franchised dealers to finance vehicles for their customers. Currently, UACC serves a nationwide network of thousands of dealers in 49 states. UACC's credit programs are primarily designed to serve consumers in the non-prime market, who have limited access to traditional vehicle financing, although UACC intends to expand its offerings across a broader range of the credit spectrum going forward and has launched a pilot program for near-prime consumers. We also intend to drive dealer and customer engagement through technology innovations.
Seasonality
Used vehicle sales have historically been seasonal. The used vehicle industry typically experiences an increase in sales early in the calendar year and reaches its highest point late in the first quarter and early in the second quarter. Vehicle sales then level off through the rest of the year, with the lowest level of sales in the fourth quarter. This seasonality has historically corresponded with the timing of income tax refunds, which are an important source of funding for vehicle purchases. Consistent with market trends, UACC generally experiences increased funding activity during the first quarter through tax season. Delinquencies also tend to be lower during the first quarter through tax season and higher during the latter half of the year. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Financial Condition and Results of
Operations—We may experience seasonal and other fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations, which may not fully reflect the underlying performance of our business” in our Annual Report.
Macroeconomic Factors
Both the United States and global economies are experiencing a sustained inflationary environment and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation have led to increased interest rates, which affects automotive finance rates and our borrowing rates, reducing discretionary spending and making vehicle financing more costly and less accessible to many consumers. In December 2023, the Federal Reserve announced that it expects to cut interest rates in 2024; in September 2024 they enacted the first interest rate cut by reducing benchmark rates by half a percentage point. It is too soon to know when and to what degree rates may be cut further and the impact it may have on the economy. Moreover, geopolitical conflicts and war, including those in Europe and the Middle East, have increased global economic and political uncertainty, which has caused dramatic fluctuations in global financial markets. A significant escalation or expansion of economic disruption could continue to impact consumer spending, broaden inflationary costs, and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We will continue to actively monitor and develop responses to these disruptions, but depending on duration and severity, these trends could continue to negatively impact our business for the remainder of 2024.
Results of Operations
The following table presents our consolidated results of operations for the periods indicated:
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| | Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | | | | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | $ Change | |
Interest income | | $ | 50,213 | | | $ | 47,579 | | | $ | 2,634 | | | $ | 153,152 | | | $ | 128,942 | | | $ | 24,210 | |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | | 6,251 | | | | 5,522 | | | | 729 | | | | 22,708 | | | | 12,279 | | | | 10,429 | |
Securitization debt | | | 9,096 | | | | 6,116 | | | | 2,980 | | | | 21,960 | | | | 16,442 | | | | 5,518 | |
Total interest expense | | | 15,347 | | | | 11,638 | | | | 3,709 | | | | 44,668 | | | | 28,721 | | | | 15,947 | |
Net interest income | | | 34,866 | | | | 35,941 | | | | (1,075 | ) | | | 108,484 | | | | 100,221 | | | | 8,263 | |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | | 38,346 | | | | 37,258 | | | | 1,088 | | | | 87,894 | | | | 76,173 | | | | 11,721 | |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | | (3,480 | ) | | | (1,317 | ) | | | (2,163 | ) | | | 20,590 | | | | 24,048 | | | | (3,458 | ) |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | | 1,495 | | | | 2,430 | | | | (935 | ) | | | 5,101 | | | | 7,835 | | | | (2,734 | ) |
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net | | | 3,917 | | | | 146 | | | | 3,771 | | | | (4,347 | ) | | | 3,732 | | | | (8,079 | ) |
CarStory revenue | | | 2,890 | | | | 2,998 | | | | (108 | ) | | | 8,782 | | | | 9,392 | | | | (610 | ) |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,640 | | | | (19,640 | ) |
Other income | | | 2,419 | | | | 2,057 | | | | 362 | | | | 8,344 | | | | 8,160 | | | | 184 | |
Total noninterest income | | | 10,721 | | | | 7,631 | | | | 3,090 | | | | 17,880 | | | | 48,759 | | | | (30,879 | ) |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | | 25,365 | | | | 19,851 | | | | 5,514 | | | | 76,651 | | | | 64,413 | | | | 12,238 | |
Professional fees | | | 1,587 | | | | 3,648 | | | | (2,061 | ) | | | 6,418 | | | | 11,065 | | | | (4,647 | ) |
Software and IT costs | | | 3,360 | | | | 4,685 | | | | (1,325 | ) | | | 12,018 | | | | 14,735 | | | | (2,717 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 7,105 | | | | 7,298 | | | | (193 | ) | | | 21,963 | | | | 21,720 | | | | 243 | |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | | 1,601 | | | | 1,593 | | | | 8 | | | | 4,541 | | | | 4,460 | | | | 81 | |
Impairment charges | | | 2,407 | | | | — | | | | 2,407 | | | | 5,159 | | | | — | | | | 5,159 | |
Other expenses | | | 3,436 | | | | 3,861 | | | | (425 | ) | | | 12,853 | | | | 13,631 | | | | (778 | ) |
Total expenses | | | 44,861 | | | | 40,936 | | | | 3,925 | | | | 139,603 | | | | 130,024 | | | | 9,579 | |
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Loss from continuing operations before provision for income taxes | | | (37,620 | ) | | | (34,622 | ) | | | (2,998 | ) | | | (101,133 | ) | | | (57,217 | ) | | | (43,916 | ) |
Provision for income taxes from continuing operations | | | 124 | | | | 117 | | | | 7 | | | | 393 | | | | 453 | | | | (60 | ) |
Net loss from continuing operations | | $ | (37,744 | ) | | $ | (34,739 | ) | | $ | (3,005 | ) | | $ | (101,526 | ) | | $ | (57,670 | ) | | $ | (43,856 | ) |
Net loss from discontinued operations | | $ | (1,999 | ) | | $ | (47,988 | ) | | $ | 45,989 | | | $ | (27,024 | ) | | $ | (165,838 | ) | | $ | 138,814 | |
Net loss | | $ | (39,743 | ) | | $ | (82,727 | ) | | $ | 42,984 | | | $ | (128,550 | ) | | $ | (223,508 | ) | | $ | 94,958 | |
Segments
•UACC: The UACC reportable segment represents UACC’s operations with its network of third-party dealership customers, including the purchases and servicing of vehicle retail installment sales contracts. The segment also includes the runoff portfolio of retail installment sale contracts originated for Vroom or purchased from Vroom prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
•CarStory: The CarStory reportable segment represents sales of AI-powered analytics and digital services to automotive dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry.
The Company retrospectively restated segment results for the comparative period to conform to the new presentation.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
UACC
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
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Interest income | $ | 50,801 | | | $ | 48,068 | | | $ | 2,734 | | | | 5.7 | % |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | 6,251 | | | | 5,522 | | | | 729 | | | | 13.2 | % |
Securitization debt | | 9,096 | | | | 6,116 | | | | 2,980 | | | | 48.7 | % |
Total interest expense | | 15,347 | | | | 11,638 | | | | 3,709 | | | | 31.9 | % |
Net interest income | | 35,454 | | | | 36,430 | | | | (975 | ) | | | (2.7 | )% |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 30,117 | | | | 30,323 | | | | (206 | ) | | | (0.7 | )% |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | 5,338 | | | | 6,107 | | | | (769 | ) | | | (12.6 | )% |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | 1,495 | | | | 2,430 | | | | (935 | ) | | | (38.5 | )% |
Warranties and GAP income, net | | 2,074 | | | | 1,487 | | | | 587 | | | | 39.5 | % |
Other income | | 1,698 | | | | 570 | | | | 1,128 | | | | 197.9 | % |
Total noninterest income | | 5,267 | | | | 4,487 | | | | 780 | | | | 17.4 | % |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 19,819 | | | | 14,976 | | | | 4,843 | | | | 32.3 | % |
Professional fees | | 875 | | | | 986 | | | | (111 | ) | | | (11.3 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 2,346 | | | | 2,798 | | | | (452 | ) | | | (16.2 | )% |
Depreciation and amortization | | 5,505 | | | | 5,689 | | | | (184 | ) | | | (3.2 | )% |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 681 | | | | 540 | | | | 141 | | | | 26.1 | % |
Impairment charges | | 2,407 | | | | — | | | | 2,407 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Other expenses | | 1,991 | | | | 1,666 | | | | 325 | | | | 19.5 | % |
Total expenses | | 33,624 | | | | 26,656 | | | | 6,968 | | | | 26.1 | % |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (14,119 | ) | | $ | (9,780 | ) | | $ | (4,339 | ) | | | 44.4 | % |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (548 | ) | | $ | (520 | ) | | | (28 | ) | | | 5.4 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 834 | | | $ | 572 | | | | 262 | | | | 45.9 | % |
Severance | $ | 20 | | | $ | — | | | | 20 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Interest income
UACC acquires and services finance receivables from its network of third-party dealership customers and generates interest income, which consists of discount income and interest income. Discount income represents the amortization of unearned discounts over the contractual life of the underlying finance receivables held for investment at fair value. Discounts on the finance receivables held-for-sale are deferred until they are sold.
For securitization transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings, we recognize interest income in accordance with the terms of the related retail installment sale contracts. Interest income also includes the runoff portfolio of retail installment sale contracts originated for Vroom or purchased from Vroom prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
For securitization transactions that are accounted as a sale of finance receivables in accordance with ASC Topic 860, Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets ("ASC 860"), we recognize a gain on sale of finance receivables. There were no securitizations which were accounted for as sales in the periods presented.
Interest income increased $2.7 million, or 5.7%, to $50.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $48.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily a result of new originations, which increased the loan portfolio to $850.6 million as of September 30, 2024 from $800.5 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase in interest income was partially offset by lower amortization of discount income during the three months ended September 30, 2024 as a result of a lower balance of finances receivables held for investment measured at fair value, with discount being amortized, as compared to finance receivables held for sale with discount deferred until receivables are sold. The outstanding balance of finance receivables held for investment at fair value was $210.0 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to $400.7 million as of September 30, 2023. The outstanding balance of finance receivables held for sale was $640.6 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to $399.8 million as of September 30, 2023.
Interest expense
Interest expense primarily includes interest expense on UACC's Warehouse Credit Facilities, interest expense incurred on securitization debt, and interest expense on financing of beneficial interests in securitizations.
Interest expense increased $3.7 million or 31.9% to $15.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $11.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of higher interest expense incurred on the Warehouse Credit Facilities, which increased $0.7 million to $6.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $5.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 as well as higher interest expense incurred on securitization debt, which increased $3.0 million to $9.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase of interest expense incurred on the Warehouse Credit Facilities is attributable to a higher outstanding balance of $321.8 million as of September 30, 2024 as compared to $294.7 million as of September 30, 2023, due to financing the larger finance receivable portfolio, partially offset by a decrease in the weighted average interest rates, which decreased from 7.23% to 6.97%. The increase of interest expense incurred on securitization debt is attributable to a higher outstanding balance of $410.1 million as of September 30, 2024 as compared to $361.9 million as of September 30, 2023 as well as overall higher interest rates as securitization debt interest rates are fixed.
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries, primarily represents charge-offs of finance receivables held-for-sale, changes in the fair value of finance receivables for which the fair value option was selected under ASC 825, changes in the valuation allowance on the held-for-sale portfolio, changes in the fair value of securitization debt accounted in accordance with the measurement alternative under ASC 810-30, changes in the fair value of beneficial interest, as well as collection expenses related to servicing finance receivables.
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries, decreased slightly by $0.2 million or 0.7% to $30.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $30.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Servicing income
Servicing income primarily represents the annual fees earned as a percentage of the outstanding principal balance of the finance receivables sold that were accounted for as off-balance sheet securitizations. When our securitizations are accounted for as secured borrowings, the servicing income we receive is eliminated in consolidation. In addition, we also earn other income generated from servicing our finance receivables portfolio, including late and other fees.
Servicing income decreased by $0.9 million or 38.5% to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by a lower balance of the 2022-1 securitization, which is accounted for as an off-balance sheet securitization.
Warranties and GAP income
UACC earns fees by selling third-party value-added products, such as vehicle service contracts. UACC is also contractually entitled to receive profit-sharing based on the performance of the vehicle service contract policies once a required claims period has passed. UACC recognizes a profit-share to the extent it is probable that it will not result in a
significant revenue reversal. The Company estimates the revenue based on historical claims and cancellation data from its consumers, as well as other qualitative assumptions.
United Auto Credit GAP is a debt waiver product that provides protection for consumers who purchase the product by waiving the difference between the actual cash value of the consumer’s vehicle and the balance of the consumer’s finance receivable, subject to the terms and conditions of the United Auto Credit GAP, in the event of a total loss resulting from collision or theft. The total fees are earned over the contractual life of the related financial receivables on straight-line basis.
Warranties and GAP income increased by $0.6 million or 39.5% to $2.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 primarily as a result of a revised estimate of proceeds we expect to recover.
Other income
Other income increased $1.1 million or 197.9% to $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by higher income related to acquisition fees for originations of finance receivables at fair value, which is recognized in the period the finance receivable is originated.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits increased $4.8 million or 32.3% to $19.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $15.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily a result of retention bonuses granted to retain key employees and a decrease in deferred acquisition costs as a result of accounting for the origination of all new finance receivables at fair value, with acquisition costs being expensed in the period incurred rather than deferred.
Professional fees
Professional fees decreased slightly by $0.1 million or 11.3% to $0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Software and IT costs
Software and IT costs decreased $0.5 million or 16.2% to $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of more efficient targeted software use as well as renegotiating and right-sizing our Software and IT contracts.
Impairment charges
Impairment charges increased $2.4 million related to lease impairment charges incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2024.
Other expenses
Other expenses increased $0.3 million or 19.5% to $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a decrease in deferred acquisition costs as a result of accounting for the origination of all new finance receivables at fair value, with acquisition costs being expensed in the period incurred rather than deferred, and an increase in dealer equity program expense.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA loss increased $4.3 million to $14.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $9.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of the $2.0 million increase in expenses after EBITDA adjustments, including compensation and benefits, professional fees, and other expenses, as discussed above.
CarStory
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September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
CarStory revenue | $ | 2,890 | | | $ | 2,998 | | | $ | (108 | ) | | | (3.6 | )% |
Other income | | 199 | | | | 141 | | | | 58 | | | | 41.1 | % |
Total noninterest income | | 3,089 | | | | 3,139 | | | | (50 | ) | | | (1.6 | )% |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 3,127 | | | | 2,328 | | | | 799 | | | | 34.3 | % |
Professional fees | | (112 | ) | | | 71 | | | | (183 | ) | | | (257.7 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 17 | | | | 170 | | | | (153 | ) | | | (90.0 | )% |
Depreciation and amortization | | 1,600 | | | | 1,609 | | | | (9 | ) | | | (0.6 | )% |
Other expenses | | 127 | | | | 161 | | | | (34 | ) | | | (21.1 | )% |
Total expenses | | 4,759 | | | | 4,339 | | | | 420 | | | | 9.7 | % |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (210 | ) | | $ | 536 | | | $ | (746 | ) | | | (139.2 | )% |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (198 | ) | | $ | (141 | ) | | | (57 | ) | | | 40.4 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 59 | | | $ | 268 | | | | (210 | ) | | | (78.2 | )% |
CarStory revenue
CarStory generates advertiser, publisher and other user service revenue by offering its AI-powered analytics and digital retailing services to dealers, automotive financial services companies and others in the automotive industry, which use CarStory’s solutions to enhance their customer experience and drive increased vehicle purchases.
CarStory revenue decreased $0.1 million or 3.6% to $2.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a change in the scope of service and data provided to our customers.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA decreased $0.7 million or 139.2% to $0.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023.
Corporate
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| Three Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| (in thousands) | | | | | | | |
Interest income | $ | (588 | ) | | $ | (489 | ) | | $ | (100 | ) | | | 20.5 | % |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 8,229 | | | | 6,935 | | | | 1,294 | | | | 18.7 | % |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | (8,818 | ) | | | (7,424 | ) | | | (1,394 | ) | | | 18.8 | % |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net | $ | 1,843 | | | $ | (1,341 | ) | | $ | 3,184 | | | | 237.4 | % |
Other income | | 522 | | | | 1,346 | | | | (824 | ) | | | (61.2 | )% |
Total noninterest income | | 2,365 | | | | 5 | | | | 2,360 | | | | 47,200.0 | % |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 2,419 | | | | 2,547 | | | | (128 | ) | | | (5.0 | )% |
Professional fees | | 824 | | | | 2,591 | | | | (1,767 | ) | | | (68.2 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 997 | | | | 1,717 | | | | (720 | ) | | | (41.9 | )% |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 920 | | | | 1,053 | | | | (133 | ) | | | (12.6 | )% |
Other expenses | | 1,318 | | | | 2,034 | | | | (716 | ) | | | (35.2 | )% |
Total expenses | | 6,478 | | | | 9,941 | | | | (3,463 | ) | | | (34.8 | )% |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (11,205 | ) | | $ | (16,715 | ) | | $ | 5,510 | | | | 33.0 | % |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (289 | ) | | $ | (1,346 | ) | | | 1,057 | | | | 78.5 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 351 | | | $ | 939 | | | | (587 | ) | | | (62.6 | )% |
Severance | $ | 743 | | | $ | — | | | | 743 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Corporate activities do not constitute a reportable segment. These activities include costs not directly attributable to the segments and are primarily related to costs associated with corporate and governance functions, including executive functions, corporate finance, legal, human resources, information technology, cyber security and other shared costs. Certain shared costs, including corporate administration, are allocated to segments based upon a specific allocation of expenses. Corporate activities also include the runoff of legacy Vroom warranty and GAP policies sold prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down as well as certain Vroom contracts, primarily Software and IT related, that have been renegotiated and right-sized to account for reduced headcount following the Ecommerce Wind-down. Adjusted EBITDA loss of $11.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 is comprised of a loss of $8.5 million related to runoff of the legacy Vroom related items and ongoing contracts, and a loss of $2.7 million related to public company expenses.
Warranties and GAP income (loss), net
Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, we offered value-added products to our customers pursuant to arrangements with the third parties that sell and administer these products as well as estimated profit-sharing amounts to which we are entitled based on the performance of third-party protection products once a required claims period has passed. A portion of the fees we received are subject to chargeback in the event of early termination, default, or prepayment of the contracts by our customers. Warranties and GAP income, net, recorded within Corporate, relates to the runoff of policies sold prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
See “Note 3—Revenue Recognition” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Warranties and GAP income increased $3.2 million or 237.4% to income of $1.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from a loss of $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a revised estimate of proceeds we expect to recover.
Other income
Other income primarily represents interest earned on cash and cash equivalents. Other income decreased $0.8 million or 61.2% to $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by lower cash and cash equivalent balances and lower interest rates earned on cash and cash equivalents.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits expense decreased $0.1 million or 5.0% to $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of severance expense related to the departure of certain executives and retention bonuses granted to retain key employees subsequent to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
Professional fees
Professional fees decreased $1.8 million or 68.2% to $0.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of reduced audit, legal, and consulting fees as a result of the reduced size of the business.
Software and IT costs
Software and IT costs decreased $0.7 million or 41.9% to $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of more efficient targeted software use as well as renegotiating and right-sizing our Software and IT contracts.
Other expenses
Other expenses decreased $0.7 million or 35.2% to $1.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to a decrease in public company related insurance costs as we renegotiated our insurance policies during the third quarter of 2023 and 2024 as a result of the reduced scale of the business.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
UACC
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| Nine Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| (in thousands) | | | | | | | |
Interest income | $ | 154,731 | | | $ | 130,897 | | | $ | 23,834 | | | | 18.2 | % |
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Interest expense: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warehouse credit facility | | 22,708 | | | | 12,279 | | | | 10,429 | | | | 84.9 | % |
Securitization debt | | 21,960 | | | | 16,442 | | | | 5,518 | | | | 33.6 | % |
Total interest expense | | 44,668 | | | | 28,721 | | | | 15,947 | | | | 55.5 | % |
Net interest income | | 110,063 | | | | 102,176 | | | | 7,887 | | | | 7.7 | % |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 77,460 | | | | 62,980 | | | | 14,479 | | | | 23.0 | % |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | 32,604 | | | | 39,196 | | | | (6,592 | ) | | | (16.8 | )% |
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Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Servicing income | | 5,101 | | | | 7,835 | | | | (2,734 | ) | | | (34.9 | )% |
Warranties and GAP income, net | | 5,324 | | | | 5,168 | | | | 156 | | | | 3.0 | % |
Other income | | 6,266 | | | | 2,601 | | | | 3,665 | | | | 140.9 | % |
Total noninterest income | | 16,691 | | | | 15,604 | | | | 1,087 | | | | 7.0 | % |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 59,146 | | | | 49,904 | | | | 9,242 | | | | 18.5 | % |
Professional fees | | 2,326 | | | | 4,555 | | | | (2,229 | ) | | | (48.9 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 8,048 | | | | 8,478 | | | | (430 | ) | | | (5.1 | )% |
Depreciation and amortization | | 17,156 | | | | 16,898 | | | | 258 | | | | 1.5 | % |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 1,781 | | | | 1,173 | | | | 608 | | | | 51.8 | % |
Impairment charges | | 5,159 | | | | — | | | | 5,159 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Other expenses | | 7,569 | | | | 5,927 | | | | 1,642 | | | | 27.7 | % |
Total expenses | | 101,186 | | | | 86,935 | | | | 14,251 | | | | 16.4 | % |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (27,091 | ) | | $ | (13,956 | ) | | $ | (13,135 | ) | | | 94.1 | % |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (1,676 | ) | | $ | (1,474 | ) | | | (202 | ) | | | 13.7 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 1,867 | | | $ | 1,580 | | | | 287 | | | | 18.2 | % |
Severance | $ | 513 | | | $ | — | | | | 513 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Interest income
Interest income increased $23.8 million, or 18.2%, to $154.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $130.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily a result of new originations and the consolidation of our 2022-2 securitization, which increased the loan portfolio to $850.6 million as of September 30, 2024 from $800.5 million as of September 30, 2023. The increase in interest income was partially offset by lower discount income during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as a result of a smaller balance of finances receivables held for investment measured at fair value, with discount being amortized, as compared to finance receivables held for sale with discount deferred until receivables are sold. The outstanding balance of finance receivables held for investment at fair value was $210.0 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to $400.7 million as of September 30,
2023. The outstanding balance of finance receivables held for sale was $640.6 million as of September 30, 2024, as compared to $399.8 million as of September 30, 2023.
Interest expense
Interest expense increased $15.9 million or 55.5% to $44.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $28.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of higher interest expense incurred on the Warehouse Credit Facilities, which increased $10.4 million to $22.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $12.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is attributable to a higher outstanding balance of $321.8 million as of September 30, 2024 as compared to $294.7 million as of September 30, 2023, due to financing the larger finance receivable portfolio. The increase in interest expense is also partially attributable to higher interest expense incurred on securitization debt, which increased $5.5 million to $22.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $16.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, as a result of a higher outstanding balance for securitization debt of $410.1 million as of September 30, 2024 as compared to $361.9 million as of September 30, 2023, as well as overall higher interest rates.
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries
Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries, increased $14.5 million or 23.0% to $77.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $63.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in realized and unrealized losses on finance receivables as a result of a larger finance receivable portfolio, due to new originations as well as the consolidation of the 2022-2 securitization, which was previously off- balance sheet, as well as higher credit losses as of September 30, 2024 as compared to September 30, 2023.
Servicing income
Servicing income decreased by $2.7 million or 34.9% to $5.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $7.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by a lower balance of the 2022-1 securitization, which is off-balance sheet.
Warranties and GAP income
Warranties and GAP income increased by $0.2 million or 3.0% to $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Other Income
Other income increased $3.7 million or 140.9% to $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $2.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by higher income related to acquisition fees for originations of finance receivables at fair value, which is recognized in the period the finance receivable is originated.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits increased $9.2 million or 18.5% to $59.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $49.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily a result of the following: retention bonuses granted to retain key employees; allocation of incremental data and technology departments' time to UACC as a result of a shift in focus of the business; severance expense related to the termination of certain UACC employees; and a decrease in deferred acquisition costs as a result of accounting for the origination of all new finance receivables at fair value, with acquisition costs being expensed in the period incurred rather than deferred.
Professional fees
Professional fees decreased $2.2 million or 48.9% to $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of additional professional fees incurred during the first quarter of 2023 as a result of the completion of the 2023-1 securitization transaction, as the 2023-1 securitization debt is carried at fair value the associated debt issuance costs were expensed as incurred. As the 2024-1
securitization debt is carried at amortized costs, the associated debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized over the life of the debt.
Impairment charges
Impairment charges increased $5.2 million related to impairment of capitalized internal-use software that no longer has a planned future use of $2.7 million as well as lease impairment charges of $2.4 million.
Other expenses
Other expenses increased $1.6 million or 27.7% to $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a loss on the repurchase of the non-investment grade securities related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction, a decrease in deferred acquisition costs as a result of accounting for the origination of all new finance receivables at fair value, with acquisition costs being expensed in the period incurred rather than deferred, and an increase in dealer equity program expense.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA loss increased $13.1 million to $27.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $14.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of the $6.6 million decrease in net interest income after losses and recoveries and the $8.0 million increase in expenses after EBITDA adjustments, including compensation and benefits, professional fees, impairment charges, and other expenses, as discussed above.
CarStory
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| Nine Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| (in thousands) | | | | | | | |
Noninterest income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
CarStory revenue | $ | 8,782 | | | $ | 9,392 | | | $ | (610 | ) | | | (6.5 | )% |
Other income | | 562 | | | | 282 | | | | 280 | | | | 99.3 | % |
Total noninterest income | | 9,344 | | | | 9,674 | | | | (330 | ) | | | (3.4 | )% |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 7,802 | | | | 7,149 | | | | 653 | | | | 9.1 | % |
Professional fees | | 90 | | | | 361 | | | | (271 | ) | | | (75.2 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 205 | | | | 515 | | | | (310 | ) | | | (60.2 | )% |
Depreciation and amortization | | 4,807 | | | | 4,822 | | | | (15 | ) | | | (0.3 | )% |
Other expenses | | 300 | | | | 462 | | | | (162 | ) | | | (35.1 | )% |
Total expenses | | 13,203 | | | | 13,308 | | | | (105 | ) | | | (0.8 | )% |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 720 | | | $ | 1,738 | | | $ | (1,018 | ) | | | (58.6 | )% |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (561 | ) | | $ | (275 | ) | | | (286 | ) | | | 103.9 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 334 | | | $ | 825 | | | | (490 | ) | | | (59.5 | )% |
CarStory revenue
CarStory revenue decreased $0.6 million or 6.5% to $8.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a change in the scope of service and data provided to our customers.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA decreased $1.0 million or 58.6% to $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Corporate
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| Nine Months Ended
September 30, | | | | | | | |
| 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | % Change | |
| (in thousands) | | | | | | | |
Interest income | $ | (1,579 | ) | | $ | (1,955 | ) | | $ | 376 | | | | 19.2 | % |
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Realized and unrealized losses, net of recoveries | | 10,434 | | | | 13,192 | | | | (2,758 | ) | | | (20.9 | )% |
Net interest income after losses and recoveries | | (12,013 | ) | | | (15,148 | ) | | | 3,134 | | | | 20.7 | % |
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Noninterest (loss) income: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Warranties and GAP loss, net | | (9,671 | ) | | | (1,436 | ) | | $ | (8,235 | ) | | | 573.5 | % |
Gain on debt extinguishment | | — | | | | 19,640 | | | | (19,640 | ) | | | (100.0 | )% |
Other income | | 1,516 | | | | 5,277 | | | | (3,761 | ) | | | (71.3 | )% |
Total noninterest (loss) income | | (8,155 | ) | | | 23,481 | | | | (31,636 | ) | | | (134.7 | )% |
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Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Compensation and benefits | | 9,703 | | | | 7,360 | | | | 2,342 | | | | 31.8 | % |
Professional fees | | 4,002 | | | | 6,149 | | | | (2,148 | ) | | | (34.9 | )% |
Software and IT costs | | 3,765 | | | | 5,742 | | | | (1,977 | ) | | | (34.4 | )% |
Interest expense on corporate debt | | 2,760 | | | | 3,287 | | | | (527 | ) | | | (16.0 | )% |
Other expenses | | 4,984 | | | | 7,242 | | | | (2,259 | ) | | | (31.2 | )% |
Total expenses | | 25,213 | | | | 29,781 | | | | (4,568 | ) | | | (15.3 | )% |
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (38,858 | ) | | $ | (40,358 | ) | | $ | 1,500 | | | | 3.7 | % |
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Interest income on cash and cash equivalents | $ | (984 | ) | | $ | (5,276 | ) | | | 4,292 | | | | 81.3 | % |
Stock compensation expense | $ | 2,812 | | | $ | 2,722 | | | | 91 | | | | 3.3 | % |
Severance | $ | 1,935 | | | $ | — | | | | 1,935 | | | | 100.0 | % |
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $38.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is comprised of a loss of $31.9 million related to runoff of the legacy Vroom related items and ongoing contracts, and a loss of $7.0 million related to public company expenses.
Warranties and GAP loss, net
Warranties and GAP loss, net, increased $8.2 million to $9.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $1.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of a revised estimate of proceeds we expect to recover.
Gain on debt extinguishment
Gain on debt extinguishment represents a gain of $19.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, related to the repurchase of $32.8 million in aggregate principal balance of the Notes, net of deferred issuance costs, for $13.2 million.
Other income
Other income decreased $3.8 million or 71.3% to $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $5.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily driven by lower cash and cash equivalent balances and lower interest rates earned on cash and cash equivalents.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation and benefits expense increased $2.3 million or 31.8% to $9.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of severance
expense related to the departure of certain executives and retention bonuses granted to retain key employees subsequent to the Ecommerce Wind-Down.
Professional fees
Professional fees decreased $2.1 million or 34.9% to $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $6.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of reduced audit, legal, and consulting fees as a result of the reduced size of the business.
Software and IT costs
Software and IT costs decreased $2.0 million or 34.4% to $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $5.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily as a result of more efficient targeted software use as well as renegotiating and right-sizing our Software and IT contracts.
Other expenses
Other expenses decreased $2.3 million or 31.2% to $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to a decrease in public company related insurance costs as we renegotiated our insurance policies during the third quarter of 2023 and 2024 as a result of the reduced scale of the business.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $51.1 million and restricted cash of $47.1 million. Restricted cash primarily includes restricted cash required under UACC's securitization transactions and Warehouse Credit Facilities of $46.2 million. Prior to the Ecommerce Wind-Down, our primary source of liquidity was cash generated through financing activities. Additionally, we had excess borrowing capacity of $32.9 million under UACC's Warehouse Credit Facilities as of September 30, 2024.
As a result of the liquidation of our vehicle inventory as part of the Ecommerce Wind-Down, we repaid all amounts outstanding under the 2022 Vehicle Floorplan Facility in full and the agreement has been terminated.
We expect to use our cash and cash equivalents to finance our future capital requirements and UACC’s Warehouse Credit Facilities to fund our finance receivables. Certain advance rates available to UACC on borrowings from the Warehouse Credit Facilities have decreased as a result of the increased credit losses in UACC's portfolio and overall rising interest rates. Any future decreases on available advance rates may have an adverse impact on our liquidity.
UACC relies on borrowings under senior secured warehouse credit facilities to finance the origination of finance receivables as well as to provide funding for general operating activities. The terms of those facilities generally mature within two years and we typically renew those facilities in the ordinary course. UACC currently has four Warehouse Credit Facilities, all of which have terms expiring between June and September 2025. See Note 9, Warehouse Credit Facilities and Consolidated VIEs, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We have commenced discussions with our lenders under the Warehouse Credit Facilities regarding amended facilities that would extend the terms beyond the current expiration dates and, consistent with prior periods, expect those facilities to be amended and renewed. However, there can be no assurance that adequate additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. Failure to secure warehouse borrowing capacity beyond the expiration of the current facilities in 2025 would have a material adverse effect on our ability to finance UACC’s lending operations and our results of operations and liquidity.
If we undergo a fundamental change under the terms of our Indenture, holders of the Notes could, subject to certain conditions, require us to immediately repurchase for cash all or any portion of the Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The delisting of the Company’s common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market would constitute a fundamental change under the terms of an indenture between us and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (the "Indenture").
Nasdaq maintains several standards for continued listing of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. There can be no assurance that we will continue to meet such standards and maintain our listing. For example,
under the “equity standard”, the Company is required to have stockholders’ equity of at least $10 million, among other requirements. Under the “total asset standard”, the market value of the Company's publicly held shares must be at least $15 million, among other requirements. Only one standard has to be met to comply with Nasdaq requirements. We currently meet the "total asset standard", however, there can be no assurance that we will continue to do so, or that we will be able to satisfy any other standard. If we are not able to satisfy a continued listing requirement from Nasdaq and our common stock is delisted, we will be required to repurchase the Notes prior to maturity, as discussed above. Moreover, we may be delisted by Nasdaq due the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, and we may be unable to relist on Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
As of September 30, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we do not have sufficient liquidity to repurchase the Notes in the event of a fundamental change and would be required to seek financing. Such financing may not be available to us on favorable terms, or at all.
On November 12, 2024, we announced our entry into the RSA and our intention to commence the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The RSA contemplates and the Plan proposes that, upon effectiveness, each holder of an Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim (as defined therein) will receive, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, discharge and release of, and in exchange for, its Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by the New Warrants, the MIP, and the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards, all terms as defined therein). One of the intended goals of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is for stockholders to retain value in our business, and to restore confidence in the long-term sustainability of our operating segments. On the effective date of the Plan, all notes, instruments, certificates, and other documents evidencing Unsecured Notes Claims will be canceled and/or updated to record such cancellation and the obligations of the Debtor thereunder or in any way related thereto will be deemed satisfied in full and discharged.
The filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will trigger an event of default, resulting in the immediate acceleration of the Company's obligations to pay principal and interest under the Indenture. The Indenture provides that, as a result of the filing such as the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the principal, premium, if any, accrued and unpaid interest and any other monetary obligations due thereunder will be immediately due and payable. However, any enforcement of such payment obligations will be stayed as a result of the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. The Plan contemplates the termination of the Indenture.
As discussed herein, the consummation of the Plan is subject to numerous conditions and the Plan may not be consummated, including if the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is not commenced for any reason. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated on the expected terms, if at all. Refer to Note 1 — Description of Business and Basis of Presentation of our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for further discussion.
While we continue to meet our obligations to customers, vendors, counterparties and employees in the ordinary course of business, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. While the financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, these uncertainties raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon our plans, which include, among other things, our ability to, subject to the approval by the Bankruptcy Court, implement a comprehensive restructuring and successfully emerge from the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements located elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared on the basis that we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates that we will be able to realize assets and settle liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business for twelve months following the issuance date.
Despite the anticipated Chapter 11 filing, the Company retains sufficient liquidity, with approximately $51.1 million of unrestricted cash on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2024, and it continues to meet its obligations to customers, vendors, counterparties and employees in the ordinary course of business.
Convertible Senior Notes
On June 18, 2021, we issued $625.0 million aggregate principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Notes”) pursuant to the Indenture.
The Notes bear interest at a rate of 0.75% per annum, payable semiannually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2022. The Notes will mature on July 1, 2026, subject to earlier repurchase, redemption or conversion. The total net proceeds from the offering, after deducting commissions paid to the initial purchasers and debt issuance costs, were approximately $608.9 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the conditions allowing holders of the Notes to convert were not met.
As of September 30, 2024, $287.9 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes remain outstanding, net of deferred issuance costs of $2.6 million. Refer to Note 10 — Long Term Debt of our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for further discussion.
Securitization Transactions
Subject to market conditions, we plan to sell finance receivables originated by UACC through asset-backed securitization transactions. During the second quarter of 2024, UACC completed the 2024-1 securitization transaction, in which it sold approximately $300.0 million of rated asset-backed securities in an auto finance receivable securitization transaction from a securitization trust, established and sponsored by UACC for proceeds of $297.2 million. The trust is collateralized by finance receivables with an aggregate principal balance of $380.1 million as of April 30, 2024. These finance receivables are serviced by UACC. As a result of market conditions, UACC retained the residual interests, which required us to account for the 2024-1 securitization as secured borrowings and remain on balance sheet pending the sale of such retained interests. We also repurchased $4.2 million of the non-investment grade securities related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction for $4.8 million.
In 2023, UACC sold investment and non-investment grade rated asset-backed securities in the 2023-1 securitization transaction for proceeds of $260.9 million. The securitization trust is collateralized by finance receivables with an aggregate principal balance of $326.4 million as of January 31, 2023. As a result of market conditions at the time, which led to unfavorable pricing, UACC retained the residual interests, and we accounted for the 2023-1 securitization transaction as secured borrowings.
Finance receivables are serviced by UACC. UACC retains at least 5% of the notes and residual certificates sold as required by applicable risk retention rules and generally uses the proceeds of the securitization transactions to pay down outstanding debt under its Warehouse Credit Facilities.
As a result of high interest rates, the current inflationary environment and vehicle depreciation in the used automotive industry, UACC is experiencing higher loss severity. The increased loss severity could lead to reduced servicing income if UACC elects to waive monthly servicing fees going forward as it did in the first quarter of 2023. The waiver of monthly servicing fees related to the 2022-2 securitization transaction resulted in consolidation of the related finance receivables and securitization debt on our financial statements.
Refer to Note 4 — Variable Interest Entities and Securitizations to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for further discussion.
UACC Risk Retention Financing Facility
On May 3, 2023, UACC entered into a Risk Retention Financing Facility enabling it to finance a portion of the asset-backed securities issued in its securitization transactions and held by UACC pursuant to applicable risk retention rules. Under this facility, UACC sells such retained interests and agrees to repurchase them at fair value on a future date. In its initial transaction under this facility, UACC pledged $24.5 million of its retained beneficial interests as collateral, and received proceeds of $24.1 million, with expected repurchase dates ranging from March 2025 to September 2029. The securitization trusts will distribute payments related to UACC's pledged beneficial interests in securitizations directly to the lenders, which will reduce the beneficial interests in securitizations and the related debt balance.
During the second quarter of 2024, UACC pledged an additional $15.8 million of its retained beneficial interest in the 2024-1 securitization transaction as collateral under the Risk Retention Financing Facility, and received proceeds of $15.6 million, with expected repurchase dates ranging from August 2026 to November 2030 at the initial closing date.
Warehouse Credit Facilities
UACC has four senior secured warehouse credit facility agreements the (“Warehouse Credit Facilities”) with banking institutions. The Warehouse Credit Facilities are collateralized by eligible finance receivables and available borrowings are computed based on a percentage of eligible finance receivables.
The aggregate borrowing limit is $825.0 million with maturities between June 2025 and September 2025. As of September 30, 2024, outstanding borrowings related to the Warehouse Credit Facilities were $321.8 million and we were in compliance with all covenants under the terms of the Warehouse Credit Facilities. Failure to satisfy these and or any other requirements contained within the agreements would restrict access to the Warehouse Credit Facilities and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Certain breaches of covenants may also result in acceleration of the repayment of borrowings prior to the scheduled maturity. Refer to Note 9 — Warehouse Credit Facilities of Consolidated VIEs to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, for further discussion.
Cash Flows from Operating, Investing, and Financing Activities
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Nine Months Ended
September 30, | |
| | | 2024 | | | | 2023 | |
| | (in thousands) | |
Net cash used in operating activities from continuing operations | | $ | | (154,154 | ) | | $ | | (356,826 | ) |
Net cash provided by investing activities from continuing operations | | | | 92,059 | | | | | 147,069 | |
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations | | | | 7,450 | | | | | 169,760 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities from discontinued operations | | | | 79,257 | | | | | (68,805 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities from discontinued operations | | | | 15,908 | | | | | (9,627 | ) |
Net cash used in financing activities from discontinued operations | | | | (151,178 | ) | | | | (64,502 | ) |
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | | | | (110,658 | ) | | | | (182,931 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period | | | | 208,819 | | | | | 472,010 | |
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period | | $ | | 98,161 | | | $ | | 289,079 | |
Operating Activities
Net cash flows used in operating activities from continuing operations decreased by $202.6 million, from $356.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $154.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily due to a $97.8 million decrease in originations of finance receivables held for sale, as a result of no longer originating loans for legacy Vroom customers, an increase in principal payments received on finance receivables held for sale of $62.0 million, a $31.1 million improvement in net loss from continuing operations after reconciling adjustments, and changes in working capital of $9.8 million.
Investing Activities
Net cash flows provided by investing activities from continuing operations decreased by $55.0 million, from $147.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $92.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease is primarily due to a $44.4 million decrease in principal payments received on finance receivables at fair value as well as the consolidation of the 2022-2 securitization transaction which resulted in a cash inflow of $11.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Financing Activities
Net cash flows provided by financing activities from continuing operations decreased $162.3 million, from $169.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to $7.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The decrease was primarily related to a $162.5 million decrease in net cashflows related to our Warehouse Credit Facilities, as a result of less borrowings and higher repayments following the 2024-1 securitization transaction and a $12.9 million decrease in net cashflows from financing of beneficial interests in securitizations. These decreases were partially offset by $13.2 million in repurchases of the Notes during the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including, among others, those related to finance receivables, income taxes, stock-based compensation, contingencies, warranties and GAP income-related reserves, fair value measurements and useful lives of property and equipment and intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience, market conditions and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The critical accounting policies that reflect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements include those described in Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Note 3—Revenue Recognition to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Except as described below, there have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Fair Value of Finance Receivables
The valuation of finance receivables at fair value is derived from an internally developed model that estimates the present value of future cash flows. We estimate the present value of these future cash flows using a valuation model consisting of internally developed estimates that rely on unobservable assumptions third-party market participants would use in determining fair value, including prepayment speed, default rate, recovery rate, and discount rates. All these assumptions are primarily based on historical performance. These valuation models are calculated by combining similarly priced loans and vintages to determine a stream of expected cash flows which are then discounted. The individual discounted pools of cash flows are then aggregated to determine the total expected discounted cash flows on the outstanding receivable at a given measurement period.
The estimates for the aforementioned assumptions significantly affect the reported amount (and changes thereon) of our finance receivables at fair value on our consolidated balance sheets and condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Recently Issued and Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to “Note 2—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion about new accounting pronouncements adopted and not yet adopted as of the date of this report.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information otherwise required under this Item 3.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Limitations on effectiveness of controls and procedures
In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2024.
Based on that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On November 12, 2024, we entered into the RSA with creditors holding, in the aggregate, over 80% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Notes. The RSA contemplates a Plan to be implemented through the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The Plan is attached as an exhibit to the RSA. In connection with the restructuring, the ordinary course operations of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to continue without impact, and trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors are expected to be unimpaired. If the Plan is consummated, we will emerge without any remaining Notes but will maintain UACC’s Warehouse Credit Facilities (as defined below), securitization debt, financing of beneficial interest in securitizations, and junior subordinated debentures.
We (in the context of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the “Debtor”) are expected to commence a voluntary proceeding (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case”) under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). We plan to continue to operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. The Debtor plans to seek approval of certain “first day” motions containing customary relief intended to assure the Debtor’s ability to continue its ordinary course operations.
While certain prepetition litigation claims will be treated as unimpaired 510(b) Claims (as defined in the Plan) during the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the Company is involved in certain other litigation, which, so long as it remains unresolved, represents legal issues of uncertain outcome and potential claims for monetary damages. If the outcomes of such litigation are unfavorable, they could have a material impact on the Company’s operations and financial health.
Additionally, there is a risk of future litigation. In general, litigation can be expensive and time consuming to bring or defend against. Such litigation could result in settlements or damages that could significantly affect the reorganized company’s financial results. It is also possible that certain parties will commence litigation with respect to the treatment of their claims and interests under the Plan. It is not possible to predict with certainty what, if any, future litigation the reorganized company may become involved in, nor the final resolution of such litigation. The impact of any such litigation on the reorganized company’s businesses and financial stability, however, could be material.
Additionally, from time to time, we are subject to legal proceedings in the normal course of operating our business. The outcome of litigation, regardless of the merits, is inherently uncertain. Beginning in March 2021, multiple putative class actions were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York by certain of the Company’s stockholders against the Company and certain of the Company’s officers alleging violations of federal securities laws. The lawsuits were captioned Zawatsky et al. v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-2477; Holbrook v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-2551; and Hudda v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 21-cv-3296. All three of the lawsuits asserted similar claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and SEC Rule 10b-5. In each case, the named plaintiff(s) sought to represent a proposed class of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired the Company’s securities during a period from June 9, 2020 to March 3, 2021 (in the case of Holbrook and Hudda), or November 11, 2020 to March 3, 2021 (in the case of Zawatsky). In August 2021, the Court consolidated the cases under the new name In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation, Case No. 21-cv-2477, appointed a lead plaintiff and lead counsel and ordered a consolidated amended complaint to be filed. The court-appointed lead plaintiff subsequently filed a consolidated amended complaint that reasserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act, and SEC Rule 10b-5 against the Company and certain of the Company’s officers, and added new claims under Sections 11, 12 and 15 of the Securities Act against the Company, certain of its officers, certain of its directors, and the underwriters of the Company’s September 2020 secondary offering. The Company filed a motion to dismiss all claims, and briefing of this motion is complete. The Company believes this lawsuit is without merit and intends to vigorously contest these claims. While the outcome of any complex legal proceeding is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties, based upon information presently known to management, the Company believes that the potential liability, if any, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
In August 2021, November 2021, January 2022, and February 2022, various Company stockholders filed purported shareholder derivative lawsuits on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and nominally against the Company, alleging violations of the federal securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duty to the Company and/or related violations of Delaware law based on the same general course of conduct alleged in In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. All four lawsuits have
been consolidated under the case caption In re Vroom, Inc. Shareholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 21-cv-6933, and the court has approved the parties’ stipulation that the cases would remain stayed pending final resolution of In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. All four derivative suits remain in preliminary stages and there have been no substantive developments in any matter.
In April 2022 and April 2024, two of the Company’s stockholders filed separate purported shareholder derivative lawsuits on behalf of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware against certain of the Company’s officers and directors, and nominally against the Company, alleging violations of the federal securities law and breaches of fiduciary duty to the Company and/or related violations of Delaware law based on the same general course of conduct alleged in In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. The case filed in April 2022 is captioned Godlu v. Hennessy et al., Case No. 22-cv-569, the case filed in April 2024 is captioned Hudda v. Hennessy et al. Case No. 24-cv-4499., and the court in each has approved the parties’ stipulations that each case would remain stayed pending final resolution of In re: Vroom, Inc. Securities Litigation. Both lawsuits remain in preliminary stages and there have been no substantive developments.
In January 2022, the Company received a non-public civil investigative demand from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), seeking the production of information related to certain of the Company's business practices and the Company responded to those information requests. On February 23, 2024, the FTC notified the Company that it has reason to believe that the Company violated Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a); the FTC's Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 435; the FTC’s Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 455; and the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 702. On May 6, 2024, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the FTC reached an agreement to resolve the FTC’s allegations without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity, subject to final approval by the FTC and the court. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $1 million in customer redress and abide permanently by an injunction. The FTC issued its final approval of the agreement on July 2, 2024, and a mutually-agreed upon order reflecting the agreement was entered by the Court on July 10, 2024. The case is captioned Federal Trade Commission v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-02496.
In April 2022, the Attorney General of Texas filed a petition on behalf of the State of Texas in the District Court of Travis County, Texas against the Company, alleging violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices − Consumer Protection Act, Texas Business and Commerce Code § 17.41 et seq., based on alleged deficiencies and other issues in the Company’s marketing of used vehicles and fulfilment of customer orders, including the titling and registration of sold vehicles. According to the petition, 80% of the customer complaints referenced in the petition were received in the 12 months prior to April 2022. The petition is captioned State of Texas v. Vroom Automotive LLC, and Vroom Inc., Case No. D-1-GN-001809. In May 2022, Vroom Automotive, LLC and the Attorney General of the State of Texas agreed to a temporary injunction in which Vroom Automotive, LLC agreed to adhere to its existing practice of possessing title for all vehicles it sells or advertises as available for sale on its ecommerce platform. In December 2023, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the Attorney General of the State of Texas reached a final agreement to resolve all claims in the petition, without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $2 million in civil penalties and $1 million in attorneys' fees, with the first half due in September 2024 and the remaining half due in September 2025, and abide permanently by an injunction of certain operational practices that were previously implemented.
As previously disclosed, we have been subject to audits, requests for information, investigations and other inquiries from our regulators. These regulatory matters could continue to progress into legal proceedings as well as enforcement actions. We have incurred fines in certain states and could continue to incur fines, penalties, restitution, or alterations in our business practices, which in turn, could lead to increased business expenses, additional limitations on our business activities and further reputational damage, although to date such expenses have not had a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties including those disclosed under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report. We provide below the material changes to our risk factors described in our Annual Report. If any of these risks or others not specified materialize, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you could lose all or part of your investment in our common stock:
We are subject to risks and uncertainties associated with the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case.
We have entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (together with all exhibits and schedules thereto, the “RSA”) and expect to commence a voluntary proceeding as the Debtor under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”) (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case”). The RSA contemplates a comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s debt obligations and capital structure to be implemented through a prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) to be implemented through the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. We plan to continue to operate our business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. We anticipate seeking approval of certain “first day” motions containing customary relief intended to assure our ability to continue our ordinary course operations. None of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to commence Chapter 11 proceedings.
The anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. Our senior management has spent, and so long as the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case continues, they will continue to be required to spend, a significant amount of time and effort dealing with the reorganization instead of focusing on our business operations. Bankruptcy Court protection also may make it more difficult to retain management and the key personnel necessary to the success and growth of our business. Furthermore, we may not realize any or all of the intended benefits of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. In addition, during the period of time we may remain subject to the provisions of the Bankruptcy Code in the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, our customers and vendors may lose confidence in our ability to reorganize our business successfully and may seek to establish alternative commercial relationships.
Other significant risks include or relate to the following:
•our ability to obtain the Bankruptcy Court’s approval with respect to motions or other requests made to the Bankruptcy Court in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, including maintaining strategic control as a debtor-in-possession;
•the effects of the filing of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case on our business and the interest of various constituents, including our stockholders;
•the high costs of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and related fees;
•our ability to maintain relationships with vendors, customers, employees and other third parties as a result of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case;
•Bankruptcy Court rulings in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case as well as the outcome of all other pending litigation and the outcome of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case in general;
•the length of time that we anticipate we will operate with Chapter 11 protection, if at all, and the continued availability of operating capital during the pendency of the proceeding;
•third-party motions in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case;
•potential delisting by Nasdaq due to the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case;
•our ability to continue as a going concern as a result of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case; and
•the potential adverse effects of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case on our liquidity and results of operations.
Because of the risks and uncertainties associated with the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, we may not be able to accurately predict or quantify the ultimate impact the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case may have on our business, cash flows, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations, nor can we accurately predict the ultimate impact the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case may have on our corporate or capital structure. If the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is not successful, any other strategic options that we pursue to address the impact of the
Company's outstanding Notes, including any recapitalization, restructuring, reorganization, bankruptcy, or liquidation, may not be successful and holders of our common stock could be diluted or suffer a total loss of their investment.
We may not be able to obtain confirmation of the Plan as outlined in the RSA.
There can be no assurance that the Plan as outlined in the RSA (or any other plan of reorganization) will be approved by the Bankruptcy Court, so we urge caution with respect to existing and future investments in our securities.
The success of any reorganization will depend on approval by the Bankruptcy Court and the willingness of existing debt and security holders to agree to the treatment as outlined in the Plan, and there can be no guarantee of success with respect to the Plan or any other plan of reorganization. We might receive objections to confirmation of the Plan from the various stakeholders in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. We cannot predict the impact that any objection might have on the Plan or on a Bankruptcy Court's decision to confirm the Plan. Any objection may cause us to devote significant resources in response that could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Additionally, it is possible that an official committee of equityholders is appointed, which could materially impact the length and cost of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, or, the ability to consummate the Plan as contemplated in the RSA.
If the Plan is not confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, it is unclear whether we would be able to reorganize our business and what, if any, distributions holders of claims against us, including holders of our unsecured debt and equity, as well as holders of the Notes, would ultimately receive with respect to their claims. There can be no assurance as to whether we will successfully reorganize and emerge from Chapter 11 or, if we do successfully reorganize, as to when we would emerge from Chapter 11. If no plan of reorganization can be confirmed, or if the Bankruptcy Court otherwise finds that it would be in the best interest of holders of claims and interests, the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case may be converted to a case under Chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, pursuant to which a trustee would be appointed or elected to liquidate our assets for distribution in accordance with the priorities established by the Bankruptcy Code.
If the RSA is terminated, our ability to confirm and consummate the Plan could be materially and adversely affected.
The RSA contains a number of termination events, upon the occurrence of which certain parties to the RSA may terminate the agreement. If the RSA is terminated as to all parties thereto, each of the parties will be released from its obligations in accordance with the terms of the RSA. Such termination may result in the loss of support for the Plan by the parties to the RSA, which could adversely affect our ability to confirm and consummate the Plan. If the Plan is not consummated, there can be no assurance that any new plan would be as favorable to holders of claims against the Company as contemplated by the RSA.
The RSA is subject to significant conditions and milestones that may be difficult for us to satisfy.
There are certain material conditions we must satisfy under the proposed RSA, including the timely satisfaction of milestones for the progress of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, including, among other things, to obtain certain bankruptcy court orders and complete the Plan. Our ability to timely complete such milestones is subject to risks and uncertainties that may be beyond our control.
Trading in our securities is highly speculative and poses substantial risks. If the Plan becomes effective, the holders of our existing common stock will be diluted.
The RSA contemplates the Plan to be implemented through the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The Plan is attached as an exhibit to the RSA. In connection with the restructuring, trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors will be unimpaired. The Plan, as contemplated in the proposed RSA, provides that upon the Company's emergence from Chapter 11, noteholders will receive, among other things, their pro rata share of 92.94% of the common stock in the reorganized company and that the holders of the existing common stock of the Company will receive their pro rata share of 7.06% of the common stock in the reorganized Company and their pro rata share of the new warrants exercisable upon the Company reaching certain benchmarks pursuant to the terms of the proposed new warrants. In addition, if the Plan as contemplated in the proposed RSA is consummated, 15% of the Fully-Diluted New Common Stock outstanding as of immediately following the Plan Effective Date will be reserved for issuance as awards under a post-restructuring management incentive plan consisting of 10% restricted stock units and 5% options. Issuances of common stock (or securities convertible into or exercisable for common stock) under the Plan, the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards or management incentive plan and any exercises of the warrants or conversion rights for shares of
common stock will dilute the voting power of the outstanding common stock and may adversely affect the trading price of such common stock.
Following the effectiveness of the Plan, certain holders of Unsecured Notes Claims, if they choose to act together, will have the ability to significantly influence all matters submitted to stockholders of the reorganized company for approval.
Certain Holders of Unsecured Notes Claims are expected to acquire a significant ownership interest in the New Common Stock pursuant to the Plan. Such Holders may be in a position to control the outcome of all actions requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors, without the approval of other stockholders. This concentration of ownership could also facilitate or hinder a negotiated change of control of the Reorganized Debtor and, consequently, have an impact upon the value of the New Common Stock. The significant ownership stake may allow these Holders to appoint a majority of the board of directors, potentially influencing the company's management and strategic direction. This could lead to changes in corporate governance practices, business strategies, and capital allocation policies that align with the interests of the major shareholders. The concentrated ownership might also affect the liquidity of the New Common Stock in the market, potentially impacting its trading price and volatility. The interests of these significant Holders may not always align with those of other shareholders or the Reorganized Debtor, potentially leading to conflicts in decision-making. Lastly, this ownership structure could either attract potential acquirers due to the ease of negotiating with a small group of major shareholders or deter them if the Holders are not interested in selling their stakes. Notably, a single party alone would likely hold sufficient voting power to control stockholder approval on most matters, potentially marginalizing minority shareholders.
Our business could suffer from a long and protracted restructuring.
While only Vroom, Inc. is anticipated to be a debtor in the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and its subsidiaries will not be subject to the Bankruptcy Code, our future results are dependent upon the timely implementation of a Chapter 11 plan of reorganization. A long period of operations under Bankruptcy Court protection could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and suppliers, customers and other counterparties may not want to do business with us while we are in bankruptcy. Failure to obtain confirmation of a Chapter 11 plan in a timely manner may harm our ability to finance adequately our operations, and there is a significant risk that the value of the Company would be substantially eroded to the detriment of all stakeholders. If a Chapter 11 plan that complies with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code cannot be confirmed, we would have to pursue other strategic options to address the impact of the outstanding Notes. Any other strategic option that we pursue, including any recapitalization, restructuring, reorganization, bankruptcy, or liquidation, may not be successful and holders of our common stock could be diluted or suffer a total loss of their investment.
For as long as the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case continues, we will be required to incur substantial costs for professional fees and other expenses associated with the administration of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. If we are unable to continue to fund our operations, our chances of successfully reorganizing our business may be seriously jeopardized, the likelihood that we instead will be required to liquidate our assets may be enhanced, and, as a result, our common stock could become further devalued or become worthless.
There can be no assurance of whether, or when, we will be able to successfully implement a Chapter 11 plan, or whether we will be able to do so in a timely fashion.
Even if a Chapter 11 plan is confirmed and implemented, our operating results may be adversely affected by the possible reluctance of prospective lenders, suppliers and other counterparties to do business with a company that recently emerged from bankruptcy proceedings.
As a result of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, our historical financial information will not be indicative of our future performance.
During the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, we expect our financial results to continue to be volatile. Further, we anticipate that our capital structure will be significantly altered if and when we are able to emerge from bankruptcy proceedings. As a result, our historical financial performance is likely not indicative of our financial performance after the date of the filing of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. In addition, if we emerge from Chapter 11, the amounts reported in subsequent consolidated financial statements may materially change relative to our historical consolidated financial statements. We also may be required to adopt fresh start accounting, in which case our
assets and liabilities will be recorded at fair value as of the fresh start reporting date, which may differ materially from the recorded values of assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. Our financial results after the application of fresh start accounting may be different from historical trends.
We are subject to claims that will not be discharged in the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
While certain prepetition litigation claims will be treated as unimpaired 510(b) Claims (as defined in the Plan) during the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the Company is involved in certain other litigation, which, so long as it remains unresolved, represents legal issues of uncertain outcome and potential claims for monetary damages. If the outcomes of such litigation are unfavorable, they could have a material impact on the Company’s operations and financial health.
Additionally, there is a risk of future litigation. In general, litigation can be expensive and time consuming to bring or defend against. Such litigation could result in settlements or damages that could significantly affect the reorganized company’s financial results. It is also possible that certain parties will commence litigation with respect to the treatment of their claims and interests under the Plan. It is not possible to predict with certainty what, if any, future litigation the reorganized company may become involved in, nor the final resolution of such litigation. The impact of any such litigation on the reorganized company’s businesses and financial stability, however, could be material.
The anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will consume a substantial portion of the time and attention of our management, which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations, and we may experience increased levels of employee attrition.
Management has spent a significant amount of time and effort focusing on the entry into the RSA and the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, and while the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case continues, our management will be required to continue to spend a significant amount of time and effort focusing on the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case instead of focusing exclusively on our business operations. This diversion of attention may materially adversely affect the conduct of our business, and, as a result, our financial condition and results of operations, particularly if the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is protracted.
Furthermore, during the pendency of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, we may experience increased levels of employee attrition, and our employees may face considerable distraction and uncertainty. A loss of key personnel or material erosion of employee morale could adversely affect our business and results of operations. Our ability to engage, motivate and retain key employees or take other measures intended to motivate and incentivize key employees to remain with us through the pendency of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is limited by restrictions on implementation of incentive programs under the Bankruptcy Code. The loss of services of members of our senior management team could impair our ability to execute our strategy and implement operational initiatives, which would be likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations. In addition, the longer the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case continues, the more likely it is that vendors and employees will lose confidence in our ability to reorganize our business successfully.
Upon our emergence from bankruptcy, the composition of our Board of Directors may change.
Under the Plan, the composition of our Board may change. Any new directors are likely to have different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives from those individuals who previously served on the Board and, thus, may have different views on the issues that will determine our future. As a result, our future strategy and plans may differ materially from those of the past.
The anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case raises substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.
As a result of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, our operations and ability to develop and execute our business plan are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Our ability to continue as a going concern is contingent upon, among other things, our ability to, subject to the approval by the Bankruptcy Court, implement a comprehensive restructuring, successfully emerge from the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and maintain sufficient liquidity following the restructuring to meet our obligations and operating needs. The Plan contemplated by the RSA could fail to be confirmed or become effective, or the Bankruptcy Court may grant or deny motions in a manner that is adverse to us
and our subsidiaries. Accordingly, the transactions described herein may not be consummated on the expected terms, if at all. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our common stock price may be volatile, and the value of our common stock has declined since our initial public offering and may continue to decline regardless of our operating performance, and you may not be able to resell your shares at or above the price which you paid for them.
It is possible that an active trading market for shares of our common stock will not be sustained, which could make it difficult for you to sell your shares of common stock at an attractive price or at all.
Many factors, some of which are outside our control, may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate significantly, including those described in this “Risk Factors” section and the "Risk Factors" section in our Annual Report, as well as the following:
•the anticipated filing and outcome of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, including as a result of the Plan that the RSA contemplates;
•our operating and financial performance and prospects, including as a result of operational changes and initiatives we are taking as part of our Value Maximization Plan;
•the discontinuation of our ecommerce operations and wind-down of our used vehicle dealership business and our ability to reduce the related costs;
•potential delisting of our common stock;
•our ability to grow and develop the UACC and CarStory businesses;
•our liquidity and ability to raise or restructure our existing capital;
•our quarterly or annual earnings or those of other companies in our industry compared to market expectations;
•our guidance regarding future quarterly or annual earnings, and our financial results in relation to previously issued guidance;
•our ability to achieve the benefits of any cost saving measures;
•future announcements concerning our businesses or our competitors’ businesses;
•the public’s reaction to our press releases, other public announcements and filings with the SEC;
•coverage by or changes in financial estimates by securities analysts or failure to meet their expectations; market and industry perception of our success, or lack thereof, in pursuing our business strategy;
•changes in market sentiment regarding growth companies that are not yet profitable;
•strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;
•changes in laws or regulations which adversely affect our industry or us;
•changes in accounting standards, policies, guidance, interpretations or principles;
•changes in senior management or key personnel and the impact of reductions in our workforce;
•issuances, exchanges or sales, or expected issuances, exchanges or sales of our capital stock;
•changes in our dividend policy;
•new, or adverse resolution of pending, litigation or other claims against us;
•global political unrest and wars, including geopolitical conflicts and war in Europe and the Middle East, which could delay and disrupt our business, and if such political unrest further escalates or leads to disruptions in the financial markets or puts further pressure on global supply chains, it could heighten many of the other risk factors included in this Item 1A and the other risk factors included in the section titled “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023;
•the current inflationary environment in the United States and in other global economies, the impact of high interest rates and the impact of any recession or general economic downturn;
•potential volatility in the banking industry; and
•other changes in general market, economic and political conditions in the United States and global economies or financial markets, including those resulting from the federal government’s ongoing negotiations regarding the federal debt limit, natural disasters, terrorist attacks, global pandemics, and responses to such events.
As a result, volatility in the market price of our common stock may prevent investors from being able to sell their common stock at or above the price which they paid for them. These broad market and industry factors may materially reduce the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance. In addition, price volatility may be greater if the public float and trading volume of our common stock is low. As a result, you may suffer a loss on your investment. Broad market and industry fluctuations, as well as general economic, political, regulatory, and market conditions, may negatively impact the market price of our common stock.
We have experienced significant declines in the market price of our common stock, and it could continue to decline in the future, including as a result of the execution and implementation of our Value Maximization Plan or the filing and implementation of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. Accordingly, any trading in our common stock during the pendency of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will be highly speculative and pose substantial risks to purchasers of our common stock.
Further declines in our stock price could, among other things, make it more difficult to raise or restructure capital on terms acceptable to us, or at all, and make it difficult for our investors to sell their shares of common stock. In addition, companies that experience volatility in the market price of their securities often are the subject of securities class action litigation. For example, a consolidated class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against us, certain of our officers, and certain of our directors, among others, alleging violations of the federal securities laws. See Part II, Item 1 “Legal Proceedings.”
Our indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.
As of September 30, 2024, we, including our subsidiaries, had approximately $1,051.2 million principal amount of consolidated indebtedness. Of that amount, $410.0 million of securitization debt is funded by cashflows on receivables within the securitization trusts. Our indebtedness could have significant negative consequences for our security holders and our business, results of operations and financial condition by, among other things:
•increasing our vulnerability to adverse economic and industry conditions;
•limiting our ability to obtain additional financing;
•requiring the dedication of a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to service our indebtedness, which will reduce the amount of cash available for other purposes, including the successful execution of our Value Maximization Plan;
•limiting our flexibility to plan for, or react to, changes in our business; and
•placing us at a possible competitive disadvantage with competitors that are less leveraged than us or have better access to capital.
Our business may not generate sufficient funds, and we may otherwise be unable to maintain sufficient cash reserves, or to pay amounts due under our indebtedness, and our cash needs may increase in the future. In addition, our existing indebtedness contains, and any future indebtedness that we may incur may contain, financial and other restrictive covenants that may limit our ability to operate our business, raise capital or make payments under our other indebtedness.
For example, on December 21, 2023, we received written notice from Nasdaq notifying us that, for the prior 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for our common stock had closed below the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. On February 13, 2024, after obtaining stockholder approval, we effected a 1-for-80 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”), and our stock began trading on a post-split adjusted basis on February 14, 2024. On February 29, 2024, we were notified by Nasdaq Listing Qualifications that the closing bid price of our common stock had been at $1.00 per share or greater for 11 consecutive
business days, from February 14, 2024 to February 28, 2024. Accordingly, the Company has regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and this matter is now closed. However, if our common stock again closes below the $1.00 per share minimum bid price required by Nasdaq for 30 consecutive business days, we again would receive another notice of non-compliance with Nasdaq’s listing standards and would face the risk of delisting. There can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to close at or above the $1.00 per share minimum bid price as required by Nasdaq, or that we will meet the other requirements of Nasdaq for continued listing on Nasdaq Global Select Market.
For example, under the "equity standard", applicable Nasdaq listing standards currently require us to have stockholders’ equity of at least $10 million, among other requirements. Under the "total asset standard", the market value of our publicly held shares must be at least $15 million, among other requirements. Only one standard has to be met to comply with Nasdaq requirements. While we currently meet the "total asset standard", there can be no assurance that we will continue to do so, or that we will be able to satisfy any other standard. A delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market would constitute a fundamental change under the terms of our Indenture and holders of the Notes could, subject to certain conditions, require us to immediately repurchase for cash all or any portion of the Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements, we do not have sufficient liquidity to repurchase the Notes in the event of a fundamental change and would be required to seek financing. Such financing may not be available to us on favorable terms, or at all. Additionally, if we fail to comply with the terms of our Indenture or to service the interest under the Notes and repay the Notes as and when they become due, that could in turn also result in our other indebtedness becoming immediately payable in full. Our ability to maintain our indebtedness, including to service the interest under the Notes and repay the Notes, as and when they become due, will depend on our ability to generate and maintain sufficient cash, and if necessary, raise additional capital. On November 12, 2024, we announced our entry into the RSA and intention to commence the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. The RSA contemplates and the Plan proposes that, upon effectiveness, each holder of an Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim (as defined therein) will receive, in full and final satisfaction, settlement, discharge and release of, and in exchange for, its Allowed Unsecured Notes Claim, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by the New Warrants, the MIP, and the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards, all terms as defined therein). On the effective date of the Plan, all notes, instruments, certificates, and other documents evidencing Unsecured Notes Claims will be canceled and/or updated to record such cancellation and the obligations of the Debtor thereunder or in any way related thereto will be deemed satisfied in full and discharged. While the filing of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will constitute an event of default that will accelerate the Company’s respective obligations under the Indenture, the Plan contemplates the termination of the Indenture. As discussed herein, the consummation of the Plan is subject to numerous conditions and the Plan may not be consummated, including if the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case is not commenced for any reason.
We may be unable to satisfy a continued listing rule from Nasdaq, and if we are delisted, there is no assurance we will be able to satisfy an initial listing rule from Nasdaq or another national securities exchange.
Nasdaq maintains several requirements for continued listing of our common stock, one of which is the maintenance of a minimum closing bid price of $1.00. On December 21, 2023, we received written notice from Nasdaq notifying us that, for the prior 30 consecutive business days, the bid price for our common stock had closed below the $1.00 minimum bid price requirement for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. On February 13, 2024, after obtaining stockholder approval, we effected a 1-for-80 reverse stock split (the “Reverse Stock Split”), and our stock began trading on a post-split adjusted basis on February 14, 2024. On February 29, 2024, we were notified by Nasdaq Listing Qualifications that the closing bid price of our common stock had been at $1.00 per share or greater for 11 consecutive business days, from February 14, 2024 to February 28, 2024. Accordingly, the Company regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and this matter is now closed. However, if our common stock again closes below the $1.00 per share minimum bid price required by Nasdaq for 30 consecutive business days, we would receive another notice of non-compliance with Nasdaq's listing standards and may be provided a period of 180 calendar days from the date of such notice to regain compliance with the minimum bid closing price requirement of at least $1.00 per share for a minimum of 10 consecutive business days. However, there can be no assurance that our common stock will continue to close at or above the $1.00 per share minimum bid price as required by Nasdaq. We intend to continue to actively monitor the closing bid price of our common stock and, if we lose compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price closing requirements, will consider all available options to regain compliance.
There can also be no assurance that we will meet the other requirements of Nasdaq for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. For example, under the "equity standard", applicable Nasdaq listing standards currently require us to have stockholders’ equity of at least $10 million, among other requirements. Under the "total asset standard", the market value of our publicly held shares must be at least $15 million, among other requirements. Only one standard
has to be met to comply with Nasdaq requirements. While we currently meet the "total asset standard", there can be no assurance that we will continue to do so, or that we will be able to satisfy any other standard. A delisting of our common stock from the Nasdaq Global Select Market would constitute a fundamental change under the terms of our Indenture and holders of the Notes could, subject to certain conditions, require us to immediately repurchase for cash all or any portion of the Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes plus any accrued and unpaid interest. As of September 30, 2024, and as of the date of issuance of the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company does not have sufficient liquidity to repurchase the Notes in the event of a fundamental change and would be required to seek financing. Such financing may not be available to the Company on favorable terms, or at all.
The Company may be delisted by Nasdaq due the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case. If our common stock is delisted based on the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the bid price closing requirement, the stockholders’ equity requirement, or any other continued listing requirement, it is unlikely that we will be able to list our common stock on another national securities exchange and, as a result, we expect our securities would be quoted on an over-the-counter market. If this were to occur, we and our stockholders could face significant material adverse consequences, including limited availability of market quotations and analyst coverage for our common stock, and reduced liquidity for the trading of our securities.
Delisting also could result in, among other things, a loss of investor confidence or interest in strategic transactions or opportunities, us being subject to regulation in each state in which we offer our securities, and difficulty in recruiting and retaining personnel through equity incentive awards.
Our tax attributes and future tax deductions may be reduced or significantly limited as a result of the consummation of the Plan and any restructuring or reorganization in connection therewith.
Generally, any discharge of our debt obligations as a result of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case for an amount less than the adjusted issue price may give rise to cancellation of indebtedness income, which will reduce our tax attributes.
Certain tax attributes otherwise available and of value to us may be reduced, in most cases by the principal amount of the indebtedness forgiven. U.S. federal income tax attributes subject to reduction generally include (i) net operating losses (“NOL(s)”) and NOL carryforwards; (ii) general business credit carryovers; (iii) minimum tax credit carryovers; (iv) capital loss carryovers; (v) tax basis in assets (but not below the amount of liabilities to which the taxpayer remains subject immediately after the indebtedness forgiven); (vi) passive activity loss and credit carryovers; and (vii) foreign tax credit carryovers. Loss of these tax attributes may have an adverse effect on our prospective cash flow.
To the extent that U.S. federal NOL carryforwards, other losses and credits generated by us prior to emergence from bankruptcy are available as deductions after emergence, our ability to utilize such deductions may be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Section 382 of the Code provides rules limiting the utilization of a corporation’s NOLs and other losses, deductions and credits following a more than 50% change in ownership of a corporation’s equity over a three-year period (an “ownership change”). An exception to the limitations under Section 382 of the Code generally applies when, among other requirements, so-called “qualified creditors” and shareholders of a corporation in Chapter 11 receive, in respect of their claims and interests, as applicable, at least 50% of the vote and value of the stock of the corporation pursuant to a confirmed Chapter 11 plan (the “382(l)(5) Exception”). We expect to seek an order of the Bankruptcy Court on or around the filing of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case that will establish certain procedures to protect the potential value of our NOL carryforwards for use in connection with the reorganization. In addition, we believe that the transactions contemplated by the Plan will result in an ownership change, and we expect that the application of the 382(l)(5) Exception could result in significant future cash tax savings over other alternative approaches and transaction forms. However, it is uncertain whether the consummation of the Plan will satisfy all of the requirements of the 382(l)(5) Exception, as such determination will depend on several factors, including the extent to which holders of certain of our indebtedness may be treated as “qualified creditors”. The rules relating to the use of pre-bankruptcy tax attributes by a corporation emerging from a bankruptcy are inherently uncertain. Accordingly, there cannot be any assurance that we will be entitled to use such attributes following emergence from the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case.
We may not generate sufficient liquidity to operate our business.
As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $51.1 million and restricted cash of $47.1 million and continue to meet our obligations to customers, vendors, counterparties and employees in the ordinary course of
business. However, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case.
We expect to use our cash and cash equivalents to finance our future capital requirements and UACC’s four senior secured warehouse facility agreements (the “Warehouse Credit Facilities”) to fund our finance receivables. Certain advance rates available to UACC on borrowings from the Warehouse Credit Facilities have decreased as a result of the increasing credit losses in UACC's portfolio and overall higher interest rates. Any future decreases on available advance rates may have an adverse impact on our liquidity. If we are unable to maintain the Warehouse Credit Facilities, all of which expire on varying dates in 2025 absent renewal, on favorable terms or at all, or if they are terminated or expire and are not renewed or we are unable to find a satisfactory replacement, we may be unable to fund our finance receivables, and our business, operational results, financial position and cash flows would be materially adversely affected.
In addition, in April 2024, UACC sold approximately $262.5 million of rated asset-backed securities in an auto loan securitization transaction from a securitization trust, established and sponsored by UACC for proceeds of $261.3 million. The trust is collateralized by finance receivables with an aggregate principal balance of $380.1 million. These finance receivables are serviced by UACC. As a result of market conditions, UACC retained the Class E non-investment grade securities and residual interests, which will require us to account for the 2024-1 securitization as secured borrowings and remain on balance sheet pending the sale of such retained interests. In May 2024, UACC sold approximately $37.5 million of Class E non-investment grade securities that were initially retained for proceeds of $35.9 million.
Our revenue growth may be adversely affected by factors including our inability to grow and develop the UACC and CarStory businesses; weakness in the automotive retail industry generally; general economic conditions, including high interest rates and inflation; global pandemics and other public health emergencies; and increasing competition. Our historical revenue growth is not indicative of our future performance, particularly given the wind-down of our ecommerce business. If we are unable to grow and develop the UACC and CarStory businesses and generate sufficient revenue and achieve profitability, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be materially and adversely affected. Additionally, our cash needs may increase in the future as we focus on growing and developing the UACC and CarStory businesses.
In addition to our ongoing cash requirements, in the near term, our liquidity will also be used to fund costs related to the wind-down of our ecommerce operations, primarily severance and early contract and lease termination payments. Such payments could be significant and have a material effect on our cash flows from operations. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the outcome of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, ability to realize the benefits of the Value Maximization Plan, available advance rates on and the amendment and renewal of the Warehouse Credit Facilities, the ability to continue to meet the requirements of Nasdaq for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the ability to complete additional securitization transactions on terms favorable to us, future credit losses, the ability to obtain the necessary financing to meet obligations and repay liabilities arising from business operations when they come due, the ability to generate and maintain sufficient cash, and the ability to generate profitable operations in the future. There can be no assurance that our liquidity will be sufficient to achieve the objectives of our Value Maximization Plan, grow and develop UACC and CarStory, operate our business, or comply with the terms of our indebtedness. See "—UACC may be unable to continue to access or renew funding sources and obtain capital needed to maintain and grow its business" and “—Our indebtedness and liabilities could limit the cash flow available for our operations, expose us to risks that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations and impair our ability to satisfy our debt obligations.”
UACC may be unable to continue to access or renew funding sources and obtain capital needed to maintain and grow its business.
UACC uses debt financing to maintain and grow its business. UACC relies on borrowings under senior secured warehouse credit facilities to finance the origination of finance receivables as well as to provide funding for general operating activities. The terms of those facilities generally mature within two years and we typically renew those facilities in the ordinary course. UACC currently has four Warehouse Credit Facilities, all of which have terms expiring between June and September 2025. See Note 9, Warehouse Credit Facilities and Consolidated VIEs, to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and "UACC may be unable to continue to access or renew funding sources and obtain capital needed to maintain and grow its business." We have commenced discussions with our lenders under the Warehouse Credit Facilities regarding amended facilities that would extend the terms beyond the current expiration dates. Failure to secure warehouse borrowing capacity beyond the expiration of the current facilities
in 2025 would have a material adverse effect on our ability to finance UACC’s lending operations and our results of operations and liquidity. We cannot guarantee that the Warehouse Credit Facilities will continue to be available beyond their current maturity dates, on acceptable terms, or at all, or that UACC will be able to obtain additional financing on acceptable terms or at all. The availability of additional financing will depend on a variety of factors such as market conditions, the general availability of credit, the losses incurred in UACC's loan portfolio, UACC’s financial position, its results of operations, and the capacity for additional borrowing under its existing financing arrangements. If UACC’s various financing alternatives were to become limited or unavailable, it may be unable to maintain or grow origination volume at the level that we anticipate and our financial condition and results of operations would be materially adversely affected.
There are risks associated with the discontinuance of our ecommerce operations and wind-down of our used vehicle dealership business.
On January 22, 2024, we announced the Value Maximization Plan, pursuant to which we discontinued our ecommerce operations and wound down our used vehicle dealership business in order to preserve cash and maximize stakeholder value through our remaining businesses. As a result, we have incurred, and will continue to incur, costs including severance costs, inventory liquidation costs, contract and lease termination costs and non-cash asset impairments, and such costs are expected to exceed any cash we generate on the liquidation of assets. We estimate that we will incur total cash charges during 2024 of approximately $15.9 million for severance and other personnel-related costs, with $0.2 million and $15.8 million incurred during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively and approximately $13.9 million in contract and lease termination costs, with $0.4 million and $13.9 million settled during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. The actual amount of wind down, transition and impairment charges may materially exceed our estimates, due to various factors, many of which are outside of our control, including the outcomes of discussions and negotiations with the counterparties to the remaining contracts and leases we intend to terminate or modify. In addition, because of uncertainties with respect to our wind-down plan (including those described above), we may not be able to realize the anticipated benefits of or complete the wind-down in the expected timeframe, on the terms or in the manner we expect, or at all, and the costs incurred in connection with such wind-down activities may exceed our estimates. If the time to complete the wind-down takes longer than expected, or the actual costs or impairment charges exceed our estimates, the Company’s business, operational results, financial position and cash flows could be adversely affected.
The purpose of the Value Maximization Plan was to wind-down our ecommerce operations, which were not profitable and had significant cash burn, in order to preserve cash and enable us to maximize stakeholder value through our remaining businesses, UACC and CarStory. As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $51.1 million. Given our wind-down expenses, including employee severance costs, our ongoing operating expenses and recent losses at UACC, there can be no assurance that we will succeed in achieving profitability and creating meaningful stakeholder value.
Additionally, the announced wind-down involves further risks, including:
•the ongoing cost of retaining (as was realized in connection with the payment of retention bonuses during the nine months ended September 30, 2024) and, in some cases, the inability to retain qualified personnel necessary to achieve our goals for UACC and CarStory;
•potential disruption of the operations of the rest of our businesses and diversion of management’s attention from such businesses and operations;
•exposure to unknown, contingent or other liabilities, including litigation arising in connection with the wind-down;
•negative impact on our business relationships, including but not limited to potential relationships with our customers, suppliers, vendors, licensees and employees; and
•unintended negative consequences from changes to our business.
If any of these or other factors impair our ability to successfully implement the wind-down, we may not be able to realize other business opportunities as we may be required to spend additional time and incur additional expense relating to the wind-down that otherwise would be used on the development, expansion and profitability of our other businesses, which could adversely impact our business, operational results, financial position and cash flows.
We are, and may in the future be, subject to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of our business. If the outcomes of these proceedings are adverse to us, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We are subject to various litigation matters from time to time, the outcome of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Claims arising out of actual or alleged violations of law could be asserted against us by individuals, either individually or through class actions, by governmental entities in civil or criminal investigations and proceedings or by other entities. These claims could be asserted under a variety of laws, including but not limited to consumer finance laws, consumer protection laws, intellectual property laws, privacy laws, labor and employment laws, securities laws and employee benefit laws. These actions could expose us to adverse publicity and to substantial monetary damages and legal defense costs, injunctive relief and criminal and civil fines and penalties, including but not limited to suspension or revocation of licenses to conduct business. For example, a consolidated class action is pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York asserting claims on behalf of a putative class of Company stockholders against us, certain of our officers, and certain of our directors, among others, alleging violations of the federal securities laws. We also are a party to certain stockholder derivative suits in which the Company is named as a nominal defendant in suits that various individual stockholders seek to bring on behalf of the Company against certain of our current and former directors and officers. These suits are pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware and are based on the same general course of conduct alleged in the consolidated securities class action. We believe these lawsuits are without merit and intend to vigorously contest these claims.
In January 2022, the Company received a non-public civil investigative demand from the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), seeking the production of information related to certain of the Company's business practices and the Company responded to those information requests. On February 23, 2024, the FTC notified the Company that it has reason to believe that the Company violated Section 5(a) of the Federal Trade Commission Act, 15 U.S.C. § 45(a); the FTC's Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 435; the FTC’s Used Motor Vehicle Trade Regulation Rule,16 C.F.R. Part 455; and the FTC’s Pre-Sale Availability Rule, 16 C.F.R. Part 702. On May 6, 2024, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the FTC reached an agreement to resolve the FTC’s allegations without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity, subject to final approval by the FTC and the court. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $1 million in customer redress and abide permanently by an injunction. The FTC issued its final approval of the agreement on July 2, 2024, and a mutually-agreed upon order reflecting the agreement was entered by the Court on July 10, 2024. The case is captioned Federal Trade Commission v. Vroom, Inc. et al., Case No. 4:24-cv-02496.
In addition, in April 2022, the Attorney General of Texas filed a lawsuit on behalf of the State of Texas in the District Court of Travis County, Texas against the Company, alleging violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices − Consumer Protection Act and Texas Business and Commerce Code § 17.41 et seq. In December 2023, Vroom, Inc., Vroom Automotive, LLC and the Attorney General of the State of Texas reached a final agreement to resolve all claims in the petition, without any admission of wrongdoing by either Vroom entity. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay a total of $2 million in civil penalties and $1 million in attorneys' fees, with the first half due in September 2024 and the remaining half due in September 2025, and abide permanently by an injunction of certain operational practices that were previously implemented. The agreement was approved by the District Court of Travis County on December 13, 2023.
Upon the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, it is anticipated that all litigation against the Debtor will be stayed pursuant to the automatic stay of the Bankruptcy Code. The RSA contemplates that all existing litigation will be unimpaired by the bankruptcy and the associated liabilities are not currently proposed to be discharged pursuant to the proposed plan of reorganization. Following the Plan Effective Date, it is anticipated that any litigation stayed during the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will continue. See Part I, Item 3. “Legal Proceedings” for more information about these matters and the other legal proceedings to which we are subject.
We depend on key personnel to operate our business, and if we are unable to retain, integrate, adequately compensate, and attract qualified personnel, our ability to develop and successfully grow our business could be harmed.
We believe our success has depended, and continues to depend, on the efforts and talents of our executives and employees. Our future success depends on our continuing ability to retain, develop, motivate and attract highly qualified and skilled employees. Qualified individuals are in high demand, and we may incur significant costs to retain and attract them. In particular, we are highly dependent on the services of our leadership team to the development of our business,
future vision, and strategic direction, including as we realign our business in accordance with the Value Maximization Plan. On February 29, 2024, James G. Vagim, III, UACC's Co-President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ravi Gandhi, UACC's Co-President and Chief Financial Officer stepped down. The Company's Chief Executive Officer, Tom Shortt, succeeded Mr. Vagim as President and Chief Executive Officer of UACC, and the Company's Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Planning & Analysis, Jon Sandison, succeeded Mr. Gandhi as UACC's Chief Financial Officer. On May 17, 2024 (the "CFO Transition Date"), Robert R. Krakowiak ceased his service as Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer of the Company. On May 6, 2024, the Board appointed Mr. Krakowiak as a member of the board of directors (the “Board”) of the Company, and as Vice Chair of the Board, in each case effective as of the CFO Transition Date, for a term ending at the Company's 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), where he was re-elected by our stockholders for a term ending at the Company's 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. On the CFO Transition Date, the Company's Senior Vice President and principal accounting officer, Agnieszka Zakowicz, succeeded Mr. Krakowiak as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and principal financial officer and retained her role as principal accounting officer. Also effective on the CFO Transition Date, C. Denise Stott stepped down as the Company's Chief People & Culture Officer. On August 16, 2024, Amy Castell, UACC’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, stepped down, followed by Patricia Moran, the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, stepping down on August 23, 2024. Anna-Lisa Corrales was appointed as the Company’s Chief Legal Officer, Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary. Our future performance will depend, in part, on the successful transition of these positions and any other key management positions that may experience turnover in the future. We heavily rely on the continued service and performance of our senior management team, which provides leadership, contributes to the core areas of our business and helps us to efficiently execute our business, including with respect to strategic initiatives such as our Value Maximization Plan. If members of our senior management team, including our executive leadership, become ill, or if we are otherwise unable to retain them, we may not be able to manage our business effectively and, as a result, our business and operating results could be harmed. See — “The anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case will consume a substantial portion of the time and attention of our management, which may have an adverse effect on our business and results of operations, and we may experience increased levels of employee attrition.” If the senior management team, including any new hires that we make, fails to work together effectively and to execute our plans and strategies on a timely basis, or if we are unable to retain key employees in a cost-effective manner or at all, then our business and future growth prospects could be harmed.
In addition, we issue equity awards to certain of our employees as part of our hiring and retention efforts, and job candidates and existing employees often consider the value of the equity awards they receive in connection with their employment. Our employees’ inability to sell their shares in the public market at times and/or at prices desired may lead to a larger than normal turnover rate. The market value of our common stock has declined significantly. If the actual or perceived value of our common stock does not recover, or if our common stock is delisted from the Nasdaq Global Select Market, it may adversely affect our ability to hire or retain employees. See “Risk Factors —We may be unable to satisfy a continued listing rule from the Nasdaq”. In addition, we may periodically change our equity compensation practices, which may include reducing the number of employees eligible for equity awards or reducing the size or value of equity awards granted per employee or undertaking other efforts that may prove to be an unsuccessful retention mechanism. For instance, on April 27, 2024, our Board of Directors adopted, and on June 13, 2024 our stockholders approved, an amendment to the Company’s 2020 Incentive Award Plan (the “2020 Plan”) to (i) increase the number of shares of our common stock authorized for issuance under the 2020 Plan by 350,000 shares and (ii) correspondingly increase by 350,000 shares the limit on the number of shares that can be issued under the 2020 Plan pursuant to the exercise of “incentive stock options.” The purpose of the amendment was to ensure the Company has a sufficient reserve of shares available to attract, retain and motivate selected employees, consultants and directors who are essential to the Company’s long-term growth while preserving cash, particularly in light of the goals of the Value Maximization Plan. If we are unable to make meaningful equity awards to our employees or directors, or otherwise fail to attract, integrate, adequately compensate, or retain the qualified and highly skilled personnel required to fulfill our current or future needs, our business and future growth prospects could be harmed.
Furthermore, in light of the reduction in headcount as part of our Value Maximization Plan and the impact of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, we may find it difficult to maintain valuable aspects of our culture, to prevent a negative effect on employee morale or attrition beyond our planned reduction in headcount, and to attract competent personnel who are willing to embrace our culture in the future. Our executive officers and other employees are at-will employees, which means they may terminate their employment relationship with us at any time, and their knowledge of our business and industry would be extremely difficult to replace. We may not be able to retain the services of any members of our senior management or other key employees, particularly in light of the discontinuance of our ecommerce business and wind-down of our used vehicle dealership business. If we do not succeed in retaining and motivating
existing employees or attracting well-qualified employees in the future, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
(a) Disclosure in lieu of reporting on a Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Agreement.
Restructuring Support Agreement
On November 12, 2024, the Company entered into a Restructuring Support Agreement (together with all exhibits and schedules thereto, the “RSA”) with creditors holding, in the aggregate, over 80% of the aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Notes (as defined in Note 10, Long Term Debt) and the largest shareholder. The RSA contemplates a comprehensive restructuring of the Company’s debt obligations and capital structure to be implemented through a prepackaged plan of reorganization (the “Plan”) to be implemented through the anticipated filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case (as defined below). Capitalized terms used in this section but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the RSA. The Plan is attached as an exhibit to the RSA.
Vroom, Inc. (in the context of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case (the “Debtor”) is expected to commence a voluntary proceeding (the “Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case”) under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Debtor plans to operate its business as a “debtor-in-possession” under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code and orders of the Bankruptcy Court. The Debtor plans to seek approval of certain “first day” motions containing customary relief intended to assure the Debtor’s ability to continue its ordinary course operations. None of Vroom, Inc.’s subsidiaries are expected to commence Chapter 11 proceedings.
Commitments and Representations. Each of the Debtor and the Consenting Stakeholders have made certain customary commitments and representations in the RSA. The Debtor has agreed, among other things, to support and take all commercially reasonable actions necessary and appropriate to facilitate the restructuring and meet milestones set forth in the RSA. The Consenting Stakeholders have committed to the Debtor, among other things, to support and vote for the Plan and use their commercially reasonable efforts to consummate and complete the restructuring.
Milestones. The RSA contains milestones ("Milestones”) relating to the progress of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, which include, among other things, entry of an order by the Bankruptcy Court confirming the Plan and approving the related disclosure statement no later than 60 days following the Petition Date and the occurrence of the date on which the Plan has become effective in accordance with its terms (the “Plan Effective Date”) no later than 75 days following the Petition Date.
Termination. Each of the parties to the RSA may terminate the agreement (and thereby their support for the Plan) under certain limited circumstances, including, among other things: (i) in the case of the Company and the Consenting Noteholders, the failure to meet the Milestones; (ii) the occurrence of certain breaches of the RSA; (iii) the mutual agreement of the parties; and (iv) in the case of the Company, if the board of directors, members, or managers, as applicable, of the Company reasonably determines in good faith and based upon advice of outside legal counsel that performance under the RSA would be inconsistent with its applicable fiduciary duties.
Consummation. Consummation of the restructuring contemplated by the RSA is subject to approval of the Plan by the Bankruptcy Court and other conditions. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that the transactions described therein will be consummated.
Summary of Material Terms. The following is a summary of the material terms of the restructuring that are set forth in the Plan:
•The capital structure of the reorganized Debtor upon the Plan Effective Date will consist of the new common stock to be issued by the reorganized Debtor on the Plan Effective Date (the “New Common Stock”), distributed to (a) the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (b) the holders of Existing Equity Interests, and resulting in pro forma ownership percentages of (x) 92.94% of the New Common Stock held by the holders of Unsecured Notes Claims; and (y) 7.06% of the New Common Stock held by holders of Existing Equity Interests; in each case, subject to dilution by the (i) New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards.
•Promptly following the Plan Effective Date, the New Board will approve and implement the Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”). The RSU Awards and the ESO Grants will be granted subject to approval by the New Board, with the allocation of such grants to be determined in good faith by the New Board in consultation with the reorganized company’s chief executive officer.
•The reorganized company reserves the right to register the New Warrants with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") by filing a Registration Statement on Form S-1 in its discretion if it determines that doing so would be necessary or desirable in connection with the trading of such securities. As contemplated, the New Warrants will have the following key terms:
oNumber: The New Warrants will be for the purchase of an aggregate of 1,808,243 shares of New Common Stock, equal to the number of presently existing outstanding shares of common stock of the Company;
oExercise Price: The New Warrants will have an exercise price of $12.19 per share;
oExpiration: The New Warrants will expire on the 5th anniversary of the Plan Effective Date;
oAnti-Dilution Protections: The New Warrants will contain customary anti-dilution protection for stock splits, stock dividends, and similar events but will not have Black-Scholes protections; and
oTransferability: The New Warrants will be freely transferable, subject to applicable securities laws.
Under the Plan, certain classes of claims will receive upon consummation the following treatment:
•Holders of Other Priority Claims, Secured Claims, General Unsecured Claims, and 510(b) Claims will be unimpaired.
•Each holder of Claims under the Unsecured Notes Indenture (the “Unsecured Notes Claims”) will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, its pro rata share of 92.94% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (i) the New Warrants, (ii) the MIP Awards, and (iii) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards).
•Each holder of any Equity Security or other ownership interest in the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date, but excluding any Existing Equity Awards (the “Existing Equity Interests”), will receive, except to the extent that such holder agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, (i) its pro rata share of 7.06% of the New Common Stock (subject to dilution by (a) the New Warrants, (b) the MIP Awards, and (c) the Post-Effective Date Equity Awards) and (ii) the right to receive New Warrants in an amount equal to its pro rata share of Existing Equity Interests.
•Except to the extent the holder of any options or restricted stock units representing rights to purchase or acquire any Equity Securities of the Debtor as in existence immediately before the Plan Effective Date (the “Existing Equity Awards,” and together with the Existing Equity Interests, the “Equity Interests”) agrees in writing to less favorable treatment, on the Effective Date, all Existing Equity Awards will be converted into new awards (the “Post-Effective Date Equity Awards”) exchangeable into New Common Stock on the same terms and conditions, and for the same number of units, applicable to the Existing Equity Awards in respect of the Existing Equity Interests, as of immediately prior to the Plan Effective Date.
In connection with the restructuring, trade creditors and all other general unsecured creditors are expected to be unimpaired.
The foregoing summary of the RSA, including the Plan, does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the RSA, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 2.04. Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation Under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.
The filing of the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case described in Item 1.01 above will trigger an event of default, resulting in the immediate acceleration of the Company's obligations to pay principal and interest under the Indenture, dated June 18, 2021, between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, acting as trustee (the “Indenture”).
The Indenture provides that, as a result of the filing such as the anticipated Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case, the principal, premium, if any, accrued and unpaid interest and any other monetary obligations due thereunder will be immediately due and payable.
However, any enforcement of such payment obligations will be stayed as a result of the filing of the Prepackaged Chapter 11 Case and subject to the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. The Plan contemplates the termination of the Indenture.
(b) Material changes to the procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the board of directors
None.
(c) Insider Trading Arrangements and Policies
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, no director or officer of the Company adopted or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
Item 6. Exhibits
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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2.1 |
| Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of October 11, 2021, by and among Vroom, Inc., Vroom Finance Corporation, Unitas Holdings Corp. and Fortis Advisors LLC, solely in its capacity as the equityholders' representative |
| 8-K |
| 001-39315 |
| 2.1 |
| October 12, 2021 |
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3.1 |
| Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Vroom, Inc. |
| 10-Q |
| 001-39315 |
| 3.1 |
| August 13, 2020 |
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3.2 | | Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Vroom, Inc., dated February 13, 2024. | | 8-K | | 001-39315 | | 3.1 | | February 14, 2024 | | | |
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3.3 |
| Amended and Restated Bylaws of Vroom, Inc. |
| 10-Q |
| 001-39315 |
| 3.2 |
| August 13, 2020 |
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4.1 |
| Specimen Stock Certificate evidencing the shares of common stock |
| S-1/A |
| 333-238482 |
| 4.1 |
| June 1, 2020 |
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4.2 |
| Indenture, dated as of June 18, 2021, between Vroom, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee |
| 8-K |
| 001-39315 |
| 4.1 |
| June 21, 2021 |
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4.3 |
| Form of Global Note representing the 0.750% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (included in Exhibit 4.2) |
| 8-K |
| 001-39315 |
| 4.2 |
| June 21, 2021 |
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4.4 |
| Eighth Amended and Restated Investors’ Rights Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2019, by and among Vroom, Inc. and certain holders of its capital stock
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| S-1/A |
| 333-238482 |
| 4.2 |
| May 18, 2020 |
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10.1 | | Restructuring Support Agreement, dated November 12, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | X | |
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10.2 | | Separation and Consulting Agreement, dated as of July 23, 2024, between Patricia Moran and Vroom, Inc. | | 10-Q | | 001-39315 | | 10.4 | | August 8, 2024 | | | |
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10.3 | | Employment Letter, dated as of July 23, 2024, between Anna-Lisa Corrales and Vroom, Inc. | | 10-Q | | 001-39315 | | 10.5 | | August 8, 2024 | | | |
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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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| | Vroom, Inc. |
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Date: November 12, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Thomas H. Shortt |
| | | Thomas H. Shortt |
| | | Chief Executive Officer |
| | | (principal executive officer) |
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Date: November 12, 2024 | | By: | /s/ Agnieszka Zakowicz |
| | | Agnieszka Zakowicz |
| | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) |
