Going Concern |
6 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2022 | |
| Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
| Going Concern | Going Concern The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with GAAP, which contemplate continuation of the Company as a going concern. As of February 28, 2022, the Company had cash of $3.3 million and a working capital deficit of $14.9 million. During this same period, the Company used approximately $10.33 million of cash from its continuing operations and incurred recurring losses, resulting in an accumulated deficit of $166.9 million as of February 28, 2022.
Historically, our principal source of financing has come through the sale of our common stock and issuance of convertible notes. In May 2020, we successfully completed an underwritten public offering, raising a total of $12 million ($10.3 million net of costs), and closed an additional $1.35 million ($1.24 million net of costs) between June 1, 2020 and July 7, 2020 pursuant to the underwriter’s over-allotment. In October 2020, we closed an additional $12 million equity offering ($10.7 million net of costs). In May 2021, we raised approximately $12 million ($11.1 million net of costs) in connection with the sale of common stock and warrants. More recently, in September 2021, we raised approximately $12 million ($11.1 million net of costs) in connection with the sale of common stock and warrants, and in January 2022, we entered into a warrant exercise agreement that raised approximately $5.9 million ($5.4 million net of costs).
The recurring losses, negative working capital and cash used in the Company’s operations are indicators of substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as going concern for at least one year from issuance of these financial statements. Our plans and expectations for the next twelve months include raising additional capital to help fund expansion of our operations, including the continued development and support of our information technology (“IT”) and HRIS platform, as well as our activities in connection with our sponsorship of IHC described above. We expect to continue to invest in our HRIS platform, ShiftPixy Labs, our sponsorship of IHC and other growth initiatives, all of which have required and will continue to require significant cash expenditures.
The Company believes that IHC has the potential to generate additional payroll billings revenue during the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022 ("Fiscal 2022"), provided that IHC successfully completes its IBC and the Company is able to enter into one or more client services agreements with IHC on favorable terms.
The Company also expects its ShiftPixy Labs growth initiative to generate cash flow once launched, by functioning as an incubator of food service and restaurant concepts through collaboration and partnerships with local innovative chefs. If successful, the Company believes that this initiative will produce sound businesses that provide recurring revenue through direct sales, as well as through utilization of the ShiftPixy Ecosystem, HRIS platform, and other human capital services that the Company provides. To the extent that this business model is successful and can be replicated in other locations, the Company believes that it has the potential to contribute significant revenue to ShiftPixy in the future. The Company may also take equity stakes in various branded restaurants that it develops and operates with its partners through ShiftPixy Labs. Such ownership interests will be held to the extent that it is consistent with the Company’s continued existence as an operating company, and to the extent that the Company believes such ownership interests have the potential to create significant value for its shareholders.
The Company expects to engage in additional sales of its securities during Fiscal 2022, either through registered public offerings or private placements, the proceeds of which the Company intends to use to fund its operations and growth initiatives.
The Company’s management believes that its current cash position, (including the proceeds of the January 2022 warrant exercise described above), along with its anticipated revenue growth and proceeds from future sales of its securities, when combined with prudent expense management, will be sufficient to alleviate substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern and to fund its operations for at least one year from the date these financials are available (especially when considering the absence of any funded debt outstanding on its balance sheet). If these sources do not provide the capital necessary to fund the Company’s operations during the next twelve months, it may need to curtail certain aspects of its operations or expansion activities, consider the sale of additional assets, or consider other means of financing. The Company can give no assurance that it will be successful in implementing its business plan and obtaining financing on advantageous terms, or that any such additional financing will be available. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments for this uncertainty.
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