What changed in XWELL, Inc.'s 10-K — 2022 vs 2023
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Paragraph-level year-over-year comparison of XWELL, Inc.'s 2022 and 2023 10-K annual filings, covering the Business, Risk Factors, Legal Proceedings, Cybersecurity, MD&A and Market Risk sections. Every new, removed and edited paragraph is highlighted side-by-side so you can see exactly what management changed in the 2023 report.
+253 added−293 removedSource: 10-K (2024-04-16) vs 10-K (2023-04-17)
Top changes in XWELL, Inc.'s 2023 10-K
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- Item 1A. Risk Factors+155 / −140 · 97 edited
- Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis+49 / −88 · 28 edited
- Item 1. Business+39 / −51 · 21 edited
- Item 3. Legal Proceedings+4 / −8 · 4 edited
- Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity+5 / −5 · 3 edited
Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
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Item 1. Business
Business — how the company describes what it does
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2022 filing
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Biggest changeXWELL currently has four reportable operating segments: XpresSpa ® , XpresCheck®, Treat™ and Hyperpointe™. XWELL’s subsidiary, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC (“XpresSpa”) has been a global airport retailer of spa services through its XpresSpa spa locations, offering travelers premium spa services, including massage, nail and skin care, as well as spa and travel products. Following a non-essential closure of all spas during the COVID-19 pandemic, XpresSpa reopened 25 domestic locations and operated nine international locations as of December 31, 2022 as described under “Recent Developments - XpresSpa Spa Services” below. Following the temporary closure of all global XpresSpa locations due to the categorization by local jurisdictions of the spa locations as “non-essential services” in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19 , we launched our XpresCheck ® segment t hrough XWELL’s subsidiary XpresTest, Inc.
Biggest changeXpresSpa XWELL’s subsidiary, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC (“XpresSpa”) has been a global airport retailer of spa services through its XpresSpa spa locations, offering travelers premium spa services, including massage, nail and skin care, as well as spa and travel products. As of December 31, 2023, there were 21 domestic XpressSpa locations in total, 19 Company-owned locations and two franchises.
We make our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, other reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and amendments to the foregoing reports, available free of charge on or through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file these reports with, or furnish such reports to, the SEC.
We make our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, other reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, and amendments to the foregoing reports, available free of charge on or through our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we file these reports with, or furnish such reports to, the SEC.
Airport authorities in the United States frequently require that our airport concessions meet minimum Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise ("ACDBE") participation requirements. The Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) ACDBE program is implemented by recipients of DOT Federal Financial Assistance, including airport agencies that receive federal funding.
Airport authorities in the United States frequently require that our airport concessions meet minimum Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (“ACDBE”) participation requirements. The Department of Transportation’s (“DOT”) ACDBE program is implemented by recipients of DOT Federal Financial Assistance, including airport agencies that receive federal funding.
Risk Factors – Risks Related to our Business 8 Table of Contents Operations – Failure to comply with minimum airport concession disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals and requirements could lead to lost business opportunities or the loss of existing business.” We are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and various federal and state laws governing matters such as minimum wages, overtime, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements and other working conditions.
Risk Factors – Risks Related to our Business Operations – Failure to comply with minimum airport concession disadvantaged business enterprise participation goals and requirements could lead to lost business opportunities or the loss of existing business.” We are subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Healthcare Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and various federal and state laws governing matters such as minimum wages, overtime, unemployment tax rates, workers’ compensation rates, citizenship requirements and other working conditions.
Further, as more and more airports exchange services for more traditional food and beverage providers, XWELL is positioned to take advantage of passenger demand for more healthy and bio-nutrient rich snack and food offerings as part of its grab and go strategy.
Further, as more and more airports exchange services for more traditional food and beverage providers, XWELL is positioned to take advantage of passenger demand for healthier and bio-nutrient rich snack and food offerings as part of its grab and go strategy.
Our go-forward plan includes the expansion and integration of products and services across our four brands; the right-sizing of our existing airport portfolio to a leaner and more profitable business; the execution of an ‘off-airport’ strategy through acquisition to deliver more products and services,which will serve as a catalyst for our future growth; the implementation of an international expansion plan; and ensuring we can scale our growth in a responsible way that drives shareholder value.
Our go-forward plan 5 Table of Contents includes the expansion and integration of products and services across our six brands; the right-sizing of our existing airport portfolio to a leaner and more profitable business; the execution of an ‘off-airport’ strategy through acquisition to deliver more products and services, which will serve as a catalyst for our future growth; the implementation of an international expansion plan; and ensuring we can scale our growth in a responsible way that drives shareholder value.
From the creation of marketing campaigns for the pharmaceutical industry, to learning management systems to website and health related content creation, HyperPointe is a complementary service provider to XWELL’s health-focused brands as well as prodiving the majority of services to the external community.
From the creation of marketing campaigns for the pharmaceutical industry, 4 Table of Contents to learning management systems to website and health related content creation, HyperPointe is a complementary service provider to XWELL’s health-focused brands as well as providing the majority of services to the external community.
Unlike traditional retailers, airport retailers benefit from a steady and largely predictable flow of traffic from a constantly changing customer base. Airport retailers also benefit from “dwell time,” the period after travelers have passed through airport security and before they board an aircraft. For over 21 years, increased security requirements have led travelers to spend more time at the airport.
Airport retailers also benefit from “dwell time,” the period after travelers have passed through airport security and before they board an aircraft. For over 21 years, increased security requirements have led travelers to spend more time at the airport.
We are also subject to HIPAA and the HITECH Act as they relate to patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), patient rights, breach notification and other actions. Employees As of March 24, 2023, we had approximately 382 full-time and 101 part-time employees of XWELL. We consider our relationships with our employees to be good.
We are also subject to HIPAA and the HITECH Act as they relate to patients’ Protected Health Information (PHI), patient rights, breach notification and other actions. Employees As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately 266 full-time and 71 part-time employees of XWELL.
The balance of the domestic market is highly fragmented and is represented largely by small, privately-owned entities. The largest domestic competitor operated 21 locations in 11 airports in the United States. Our Market Airport retailers differ significantly from traditional retailers.
The balance of the domestic market is highly fragmented and is represented largely by small, privately-owned entities. The largest domestic competitor operated 14 locations in 9 airports in the United States. Our Market Airport retailers differ significantly from traditional retailers. Unlike traditional retailers, airport retailers benefit from a steady and predictable flow of traffic from a constantly changing customer base.
Our telephone number is (212) 309-7549 and our website address is www.xwell.com . We also operate the websites www.xpresspa.com , www.treat.com and www.xprescheck.com . References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to our website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the website.
References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to our website address and websites we operate do not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on the websites.
Travelers can purchase time blocks to use our wellness rooms to engage in interactive services like self-guided yoga, meditation and low impact weight exercises or to relax and unplug from the hectic pace of the airport and renew themselves before or after their trip. Treat offers a website (www.treat.com) and mobile app to complement the offering with relevant health and wellness content designed to help people on the go with information that could impact their travel.
Travelers can purchase time blocks to use our wellness rooms to engage in interactive services like self-guided yoga, meditation and low impact weight exercises or to relax and unplug from the hectic pace of the airport and renew themselves before or after their trip.
Corporate Information Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which was previously listed since January 8, 2018 under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, has been listed under the trading symbol “XWELL” since October 25, 2022. Our principal executive offices are located at 254 West 31 st Street, 11 th Floor, New York, New York 10001.
We consider our relationships with our employees to be good. 7 Table of Contents Corporate Information Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which was previously listed since January 8, 2018 under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, has been listed under the trading symbol “XWELL” since October 25, 2022.
(“XpresCheck” or “XpresTest”).The XpresCheck Wellness Centers offered COVID-19 and other medical diagnostic testing services to the traveling public, as well as airline, airport and concessionaire employees, and TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents during the pandemic . At one point, XpresCheck had 15 locations open in 12 airports across the United States.
XpresTest The Company, in partnership with certain COVID-19 testing partners, successfully launched its XpresCheck Wellness Centers, in June of 2020, through its XpresTest, Inc. subsidiary (“XpresTest”), which offered COVID-19 and other medical diagnostic testing services to the traveling public, as well as airline, airport and concessionaire employees, and TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents during the pandemic.
Ernst is spearheading efforts to further integrate XpresCheck’s biosurveillance screening and testing business with HyperPointe’s customer experience management technology and data management know how in the healthcare and pharmaceutical verticals to further drive new revenue opportunities. Our Strategy and Outlook We believe that our company is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest and pent-up demand in travel health and wellness and increasing demand for health and wellness related services and products.
Our Strategy and Outlook We believe that our company is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest and pent-up demand in travel health and wellness and increasing demand for health and wellness related services and products.
Additionally, we are expanding our retail strategy, not only adding more products for sale but aligning those products more efficiently to our service 4 Table of Contents offerings.
Although we recognize four segments of business, we believe there is opportunity to leverage a segment of our products and services across the Company’s platform of brands. Additionally, we are expanding our retail strategy, not only adding more products for sale but aligning those products more efficiently to our service offerings.
Through right-sizing our existing business, optimizing our cost structure and making acqiuisitions that further leverage the strength of our brand portfolio, XWELL is positioning itself for both financial and operational growth now and in the future. 6 Table of Contents Impairment We completed an assessment of our property and equipment, operating lease right of use assets and intangible assets for impairment as of December 31, 2022.
Through right-sizing our existing business, optimizing our cost structure and making acquisitions that further leverage the strength of our brand portfolio, XWELL is positioning itself for both financial and operational growth now and in the future. Competition Our domestic units operate within many of the largest and most heavily trafficked airports in the United States.
Post COVID consumer preferences have changed considerably and passengers are looking for unique products that can address their overall well-being while 7 Table of Contents they travel and beyond. For this reason, XWELL has made significant investments in a new retail offering that addresses this growing consumer demand.
To take advantage of growing demand for unique travel wellness products, XWELL has made significant investments in a new retail offering that addresses this growing consumer demand.
Approximately $4.0 million and $1.6 million were recognized in 2022 and 2021, respectively. As of August 2022, the program was renewed in partnership with Ginkgo BioWorks. A new two-year contract was initiated which represents approximately $7.3 million in revenue (for the first year) for the XpresTest segment.
A new two-year contract was initiated which represents approximately $7,330 in revenue (for the first year) for the XpresTest segment. The program was renewed in August 2023 through a new one-year contract. The revenue to XpresTest from such one-year extension totaled approximately $7,044.
The platform provides travelers access to a comprehensive online marketplace of services including global illness tracker tools such as the COVID-19 Requirements Map and a scheduler to arrange for direct care at one of our on-site locations. XWELL’s subsidiary, gcg Connect, LLC, operating as HyperPointe segment, which was acquired in January 2022, provides direct to business marketing support across a number of health and health-related channels.
HyperPointe XWELL’s subsidiary, gcg Connect, LLC, operating as HyperPointe, provides direct to business marketing support across a number of health and health-related channels.
The Company also has 10 international locations operating, including 2 XpresSpa locations in Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, 3 XpresSpa locations in Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands and 5 XpresSpa locations in Istanbul Airport in Turkey.We had signed for 5 locations at Istanbul Airport in Turkey of which 4 of them opened during the fourth quarter of 2022, and we opened the remaining one location in January 2023. Treat Throughout 2022, our Treat brand opened new locations in Phoenix Sky Harbor (pre-security) and Salt Lake City International Airport.
The Company also had 11 international locations operating as of December 31, 2023, including two XpresSpa locations in Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, one XpresSpa location in Zayad International Airport in Abu Dhabi, UAE, three XpresSpa locations in Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands and five XpresSpa locations in the Istanbul Airport in Turkey.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS Overview XWELL, Inc., (formerly known as XpresSpa Group, Inc.) (“XWELL”) is a global travel health and wellness services holding companies.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS Overview XWELL is a global wellness company operating multiple brands and focused on bringing restorative, regenerative and reinvigorating products and services to travelers. XWELL currently has four reportable operating segments: XpresSpa®, XpresTest®, Naples Wax Center and Treat™. On October 25, 2022, the Company changed its name to XWELL, Inc. (“XWELL” or the “Company”) from XpresSpa Group, Inc.
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Following the relaxation of testing requirements by the US and other countries in 2022, XpresCheck locations began to close. As of March 31, 2023, all XpresCheck locations have been closed except for one location serving our military forces being stationed overseas and flying out of of Seattle, WA. Treat, which is operating through XWELL’s subsidiary Treat, Inc.
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The Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which had previously been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, now trades under the trading symbol “XWEL”. The Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 24, 2022 (the “Amended and Restated Certificate”) reflecting the name change.
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(“Treat”) launched in 2021 as our travel, health and wellness brand transforming the way we provide care to our customers through a suite of health and wellness services supported by an integrated digital platform and a relevant retail offering to the traveling public. Treat’s on-site centers (currently located in JFK International Airport, and in Salt Lake City International Airport) provide access to health and wellness services for travelers.
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Rebranding to XWELL aligned the Company’s corporate strategy to build a pure-play wellness services company, in both the airport and off-airport marketplaces.
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Our teams provide travel-related diagnostic testing for virus, cold, flu and other illnesses as well as hydration therapy, IV drips, and vitamin injections.
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During 2022 and 2023, as countries continued to relax their testing requirements resulting in rapid decline of testing volumes at the Company’s XpresCheck locations, the Company closed XpresCheck Wellness Centers. As of December 31, 2023, we have closed all XpresCheck locations.
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Although we recognize four segments of business, our strategy for the future is to create and leverage a fully integrated set of products and services that are both profitable and scalable across our portfolio of brands.
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XpresTest began conducting bio surveillance monitoring with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with Concentric by Ginkgo BioWorks in 2021 and on January 31, 2022, we announced the extension of our initial program, bringing the total contract to $5,537. As of August 2022, the program was renewed in partnership with Ginkgo BioWorks.
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We believe a strategy for international expansion further advances our ability to expand our other brands including biosurveillance outside of the US. These strategic imperatives will be accomplished through development of an infrastructure specifically focused on enabling scalable and efficient growth. Recent Developments XpresCheck Wellness Centers Transition to CDC Biosurveillance Testing Centers During 2022, as countries continued to relax their testing requirements resulting in a rapid decline of testing volumes at the XpresCheck locations, all of the Company XpresCheck locations were closed except for one location in Seattle that services the military. XpresCheck began conducting biosurveillance monitoring with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with Concentric by Ginkgo in 2021 and on January 31, 2022, we announced the extension of our initial program, bringing the total contract to $5.6 million.
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In March 2024, the program funding and scope were expanded, a revenue increase of $4,000, to an estimated $11,044 in revenue for XpresTest with new collection locations at U.S. international airports in Miami (MIA) and Chicago (ORD) and the roll out of multi-pathogen testing across the program.
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Funding for the second year is anticipated but has not been confirmed at this time. XpresSpa Spa Services There are current ly 25 operating XpresSpa domestic locations. During 2022, the Company sold one location in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to its franchisee which now operates both locations at this airport.
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For reporting purposes, the former HyperPointe segment has been consolidated into the XpresTest segment. Treat Treat, which is operating through XWELL’s subsidiary Treat, Inc. (“Treat”) is a wellness brand that provides access to wellness services for travelers at on-site centers (currently located in JFK International Airport and in Salt Lake City International Airport).
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As the Company continues to monitor fluctuating airport volumes, the Company will also continue to review operating hours to optimize revenue opportunity.
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In 2022, Treat opened a new location in Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport but by the fourth quarter of 2022, the decision was made to close this location. The remaining Treat locations offer a full retail product offering and a suite of wellness and spa services.
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With respect to these locations in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, agreements had already been executed with the aiports and the decision was made to convert these locations to Treat. By the third quarter of 2022, it became clear that the Treat business was underperforming and as a result, we began to retool the offerings within the Treat locations by providing additional retail as part of our retail strategy expansion as well as lay the foundation to bring more spa-like services into the Treat location in an attempt to unify our core offering. By the fourth quarter of 2022, the decision was made to close the pre-security Treat location at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
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Naples Wax Center On September 12, 2023, XWELL acquired Naples Wax, LLC, a group of upscale hair removal boutiques in Florida, for a purchase price of $1,624. Aiming to provide a memorable customer experience, Naples Wax Center operates three high-performing locations with core products and service offerings from face and body waxing to a range of skincare and cosmetic products.
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As of March 31, 2023, the Treat brand operates 2 locations (JFK International Airport and Salt Lake City 5 Table of Contents International Airport).
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The acquisition of Naples Wax Center is intended to enable us to move beyond our airport client base with a business that can be adapted to a larger wellness platform while also growing our retail footprint to serve our long-term financial goals.
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These remaining Treat locations offer a full retail product offering and a suite of wellness and spa services. Share Repurchase Program On August 31, 2021, the Company’s board of directors initially authorized a stock repurchase program that permitted the purchase and repurchase of up to 15 million shares of its common stock through September 15, 2022.
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We believe a strategy for international expansion further advances our ability to expand our other brands including bio surveillance outside of the US. TreatStudios Further, in Q4 of 2023, the Company began plans to open its first TreatStudios location in Jacksonville, Florida in 2024. TreatStudios is an out-of-airport concept providing leased space to established wellness service providers.
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In May 2022, the Board increased the share repurchase program by an additional 10 million shares and extended its effectiveness through September 15, 2023. Under this stock repurchase program, management has discretion in determining the conditions under which shares may be purchased from time to time.
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Revenue will be derived from both lease payments received from the stylists, the sale of retail at the wellness center and in specific locations curated services that are XWELL branded. These strategic imperatives will be accomplished through development of an infrastructure specifically focused on enabling scalable and efficient growth.
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The program does not require us to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. In 2021, the Company repurchased and redeemed 4,702,072 shares at average cost of $1.66 per share, for a total of $7.8 million.
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Additionally, we believe that our acquisition of Naples Wax Center is an important first step to creating and growing our out of airport locations, which will enable us to diversify our portfolio and have less dependance on our in-airport locations.
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During 2022, the Company continued to execute on its share repurchase program, repurchasing and retiring 19,526,706 shares at an average cost of $1.22 per share, for a total of $23.8 million.
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Although we have historically focused our growth in the airport space, our strategy continues to shift with further emphasis on growth outside the airport—in and out of travel focused centers. This shift includes taking our XpresSpa brand out of the airport and into other transit centers such as rail terminals.
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As of December 31, 2022, the Company was permitted to repurchase an additional 0.8 million shares under this program. HyperPointe Acquisition In January 2022, the Company announced and closed on the acquisition of gcg Connect, LLC d/b/a HyperPointe. HyperPointe is a leading digital healthcare and data analytics relationship marketing agency servicing the global healthcare and pharmaceutical industry.
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It also includes growth through acquisition such as Naples Wax Centers where we can apply our wellness pedigree to expand that business from both a location standpoint and from a diversification of products and services standpoint. Additionally, we are currently advancing another off-airport model called TreatStudios.
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HyperPointe has significant experience in patient and healthcare professional marketing and deep technological experience with CXM (customer experience management) and data analytics.
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This concept represents a departure from our traditional “brick and mortar” spa operation business building wellness centers where established service providers can lease space from TreatStudios to deliver their services to their customers.
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Since June 2020, HyperPointe’s management team and suite of services and technology have been used to develop and deploy the technological infrastructure needed to scale the growth of our XpresCheck business HyperPointe’s experience in this space continues to serve the XpresCheck business and should play a critical role in the expansion of on-going biosurveillance efforts.
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While similar to other coworking space concepts, TreatStudios has the unique advantage of offering space focused entirely on delivery of wellness services and the creation of a “wellness community” where practitioners can leverage others in the space to further develop their profession. 6 Table of Contents Our goal continues to be opportunistic expansion outside the airport and we believe our family of brands will help to serve that growth strategy.
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Terms of the transaction were $7.1 million in cash, and $0.9 million in common stock, offset by the settlement of intercompany accounts payable of $0.8 million, as well as potential additional earn-out payments of up to $7.5 million over a three-year timeframe based upon future performance; these earn-out payments may be satisfied in cash or common stock or a combination thereof subject to various terms and conditions.
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Our principal executive offices are located at 254 West 31 st Street, 11 th Floor, New York, New York 10001. Our telephone number is (212) 309-7549 and our website address is www.xwell.com . We also operate the websites www.xpresspa.com , www.treat.com , www.xprescheck.com , www.hyperpointe.com and www.napleswaxcenter.com .
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HyperPointe currently operates as a stand-alone entity within XWELL’s corporate structure. Ezra Ernst, the current Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of HyperPointe, also serves as CEO of XpresCheck, reporting to Scott Milford, XWELL’s CEO. Mr.
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Based upon the results of the impairment test, we recorded an impairment expense related to property and equipment, intangible assets, and operating lease right of use assets of $4.6 million, $0.1 million, and $1.1 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022, which is included in Impairment of long-lived assets and Impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).
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The expense was primarily related to the impairment of leasehold improvements made to our Treat, XpresCheck and Spa locations and its operating lease right of use assets where management determined that the locations discounted future cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of these assets over the remaining lease term.
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We also impaired intangible assets pertaining to our Treat and XpresTest segments. In 2021 we recorded an impairment expense of approximately $68K and $747K related to property and equipment, and operating lease right of use assets, respectively, which is included in Impairment of long-lived assets and Impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets in our consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2021.
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This expense was related to the impairment of the XpresSpa trademarks, where management determined that in light of the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the XpresSpa brand’s discounted future cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of these assets. Chief Executive Officer Transition Mr. Scott R.
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Milford, previously our Chief Operating Officer was promoted to the CEO effective January 19, 2022. Mr. Milford, 57, has served as the Company’s Chief People Officer since July 2019 until his promotion to the Chief Operating Officer in December 2020. Before joining the Company, he served as VP, People Operations of SoulCycle from January to July 2019.
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Prior to that, he served as Chief People Officer for Bayada Home Health during 2018. Previously, he was Senior Vice President – Human Resources for Le Pain Quotidien from 2016 to 2018, and Senior Vice President – Human Resources for Town Sports from 2009 to 2015.
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His other relevant experience includes senior Human Resources leadership positions at Starbucks Coffee Company (2003-2008), Universal Music Group (1999-2003), and Blockbuster Entertainment and its parent Viacom International (1991-1999). Competition Our domestic units operate within many of the largest and most heavily trafficked airports in the United States.
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We believe that XWELL is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest in health and wellness and increasing demand for products and services designed to improve overall health and well-being. In addition, a confluence of microeconomic events has created favorable conditions for the expansion of retail concepts at airports, in particular, retail concepts that attract higher spending from air travelers.
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XWEL is pursuing new locations at airports and terminals around the country. Historically, XpresSpa has won the majority of all requests for proposal (“RFP”) in which it has participated. Our new concept envisions delivering expedient wellness care, through technology and services, accessed at on-site airport wellness centers as well as outside of airports.
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We expect this travel health and wellness brand to expand our relevant market well beyond the flying passengers of the airports, in which we have a physical presence, and into off-airport locations which are able to conveniently provide a fully integrated set of health and wellness services that can be adapted locally for people on the go .
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We also believe these offerings will be more relevant products and services and hence consumed by a greater portion of our target population.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
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Biggest changeThe extent to which COVID-19 will continue to impact our results will depend on future developments related to the virus and its spread, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the coronavirus and the actions to contain the coronavirus or treat its impact, among others; ● terrorist activities (including cyber-attacks) impacting either domestic or international travel through airports where we operate, causing fear of flying, flight cancellations, or an economic downturn, fears of war or actual conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, civil unrest, terrorism or violence or any other events of a similar nature, even if not directly affecting the airline industry, may lead to a significant reduction in the number of airline passengers; ● a decrease in business spending that impacts business travel, such as a recession; ● a decrease in consumer spending that impacts leisure travel, such as a recession or a stock market downturn or a change in consumer lending regulations impacting available credit for leisure travel; ● an increase in airfare prices that impacts the willingness of air travelers to fly, such as an increase in oil prices or heightened taxation from federal or other aviation authorities; ● severe weather, ash clouds, airport closures, natural disasters, strikes or accidents (airplane or otherwise), causing travelers to decrease the amount that they fly and any of these events, or any other event of a similar nature, even if not directly affecting the airline industry, may lead to a significant reduction in the number of airline passengers; ● as to our spa business, scientific studies that malign the use of spa services or the products used in spa services, such as the impact of certain chemicals and procedures on health and wellness; or ● streamlined security screening checkpoints, which could decrease the wait time at checkpoints and therefore the time air travelers budget for spending time at the airport. 19 Table of Contents Further, any disruption to, or suspension of services provided by airlines and the travel industry as a result of financial difficulties, labor disputes, construction work, increased security, changes to regulations governing airlines, mergers and acquisitions in the airline industry, higher fuel prices and challenging economic conditions causing airlines to reduce flight schedules or increase the price of airline tickets could negatively affect the number of airline passengers.
Biggest changeSome reasons for these events could include: ● terrorist activities (including cyber-attacks) impacting either domestic or international travel through airports where we operate, causing fear of flying, flight cancellations, or an economic downturn, fears of war or actual conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, civil unrest, terrorism or violence or any other events of a similar nature, even if not directly affecting the airline industry, may lead to a significant reduction in the number of airline passengers; ● a decrease in business spending that impacts business travel, such as a recession; 18 Table of Contents ● a decrease in consumer spending that impacts leisure travel, such as a recession or a stock market downturn or a change in consumer lending regulations impacting available credit for leisure travel; ● an increase in airfare prices that impacts the willingness of air travelers to fly, such as an increase in oil prices or heightened taxation from federal or other aviation authorities; ● severe weather, ash clouds, airport closures, natural disasters, strikes or accidents (airplane or otherwise), causing travelers to decrease the amount that they fly and any of these events, or any other event of a similar nature, even if not directly affecting the airline industry, may lead to a significant reduction in the number of airline passengers; ● as to our spa business, scientific studies that malign the use of spa services or the products used in spa services, such as the impact of certain chemicals and procedures on health and wellness; or ● streamlined security screening checkpoints, which could decrease the wait time at checkpoints and therefore the time air travelers budget for spending time at the airport. ● Customer preferences for services in general at the airport could change as dwell times in US airports continues to go down and more airports are focusing available concession space on quicker service food and beverage concepts.
These laws and regulations currently include, among other things: ● CLIA, which requires that laboratories obtain certification from the federal government, and state licensure laws; ● FDA laws and regulations; ● HIPAA, which imposes comprehensive federal standards with respect to the privacy and security of protected health information and requirements for the use of certain standardized electronic transactions, and amendments to HIPAA under the HITECH, which strengthen and expand HIPAA privacy and security compliance requirements, increase penalties for violators, extend enforcement authority to state attorneys general and impose requirements for breach notification; ● state laws regulating genetic testing and protecting the privacy of genetic test results, as well as state laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data and mandating reporting of breaches to affected individuals and state regulators; ● the federal anti-kickback law, or the Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, receiving, or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, arranging for, or recommending of an item or service that is reimbursable, in whole or in part, by a federal healthcare program; ● other federal and state fraud and abuse laws, such as anti-kickback laws, prohibitions on self-referral, and false claims acts, which may extend to services reimbursable by any third-party payor, including private insurers; ● the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires medical device manufactures to track and report to the federal government certain payments and other transfers of value made to physicians and teaching hospitals and ownership or investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members; 15 Table of Contents ● Section 216 of the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which requires applicable laboratories to report private payor data in a timely and accurate manner beginning in 2017 and every three years thereafter (and in some cases annually); ● state laws that impose reporting and other compliance-related requirements; ● state billing laws, including regulations on “pass through billing” which may limit our ability to submit claims for payment and/or mark up the cost of services in excess of the price paid for such services, and “direct-bill” laws which may limit our ability to purchase services from a laboratory and bill for the services ordered; and ● similar foreign laws and regulations that apply to us in the countries in which we operate.
These laws and regulations currently include, among other things: ● CLIA, which requires that laboratories obtain certification from the federal government, and state licensure laws; ● FDA laws and regulations; ● HIPAA, which imposes comprehensive federal standards with respect to the privacy and security of protected health information and requirements for the use of certain standardized electronic transactions, and amendments to HIPAA under the HITECH, which strengthen and expand HIPAA privacy and security compliance requirements, increase penalties for violators, extend enforcement authority to state attorneys general and impose requirements for breach notification; ● state laws regulating genetic testing and protecting the privacy of genetic test results, as well as state laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data and mandating reporting of breaches to affected individuals and state regulators; ● the federal anti-kickback law, or the Anti-Kickback Statute, which prohibits knowingly and willfully offering, paying, soliciting, receiving, or providing remuneration, directly or indirectly, in exchange for or to induce either the referral of an individual, or the furnishing, arranging for, or recommending of an item or service that is reimbursable, in whole or in part, by a federal healthcare program; ● other federal and state fraud and abuse laws, such as anti-kickback laws, prohibitions on self-referral, and false claims acts, which may extend to services reimbursable by any third-party payor, including private insurers; ● the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act, which requires medical device manufactures to track and report to the federal government certain payments and other transfers of value made to physicians and teaching hospitals and ownership or investment interests held by physicians and their immediate family members; ● Section 216 of the federal Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014, which requires applicable laboratories to report private payor data in a timely and accurate manner beginning in 2017 and every three years thereafter (and in some cases annually); ● state laws that impose reporting and other compliance-related requirements; 15 Table of Contents ● state billing laws, including regulations on “pass through billing” which may limit our ability to submit claims for payment and/or mark up the cost of services in excess of the price paid for such services, and “direct bill” laws which may limit our ability to purchase services from a laboratory and bill for the services ordered; and ● similar foreign laws and regulations that apply to us in the countries in which we operate.
We also are required to collect and maintain personal information about our employees as well as receive and transfer certain payment information, to accept payments from our customers, including credit card information.
We are also required to collect and maintain personal information about our employees as well as receive and transfer certain payment information, to accept payments from our customers, including credit card information.
A decrease in the number of flights and resulting decrease in airline passengers could result in fewer sales, which could lower our profitability and negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A decrease in the number of flights and a resulting decrease in airline passengers could result in fewer sales, which could lower our profitability and negatively impact our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and are often difficult to detect for long periods of time, which may cause a breach to go undetected for an extensive period of time. Advances in computer and software capabilities, new tools, and other developments may increase the risk of such a breach.
The techniques used to obtain unauthorized access, disable, or degrade service, or sabotage systems change frequently and are often difficult to detect for long periods of time, which may cause a breach to go undetected for an extensive period. Advances in computer and software capabilities, new tools, and other developments may increase the risk of such a breach.
XWELL to date has not been named as a defendant in any product liability action. We and our subsidiaries have been, are, and may again become involved in litigation that could divert management’s attention and harm our businesses. Litigation often is expensive and diverts management’s attention and resources, which could adversely affect our businesses.
XWELL to date has not been named as a defendant in any product liability action. We and our subsidiaries have been, are, and may again become involved in litigation that could divert management’s attention and harm our businesses. Litigation is often expensive and diverts management’s attention and resources, which could adversely affect our businesses.
Accordingly, our investors may have to sell some or all of their common stock in order to generate cash from their investment. You may not receive a gain on your investment when you sell our common stock and may lose the entire amount of your investment.
Accordingly, our investors may have to sell some or all their common stock in order to generate cash from their investment. You may not receive a gain on your investment when you sell our common stock and may lose the entire amount of your investment.
Failure to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements of governmental authorities could result in, among other things, revocation of required licenses, administrative enforcement actions, fines and civil and criminal liability. In addition, certain laws may require us to expend significant funds to make modifications to our concessions in order to comply with applicable standards.
Failure to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements of governmental authorities could result in, among other things, revocation of required licenses, administrative enforcement actions, fines, and civil and criminal liability. In addition, certain laws may require us to expend significant funds to make modifications to our concessions to comply with applicable standards.
We rely on a limited number of distributors and suppliers for certain of our products, and events outside our control may disrupt our supply chain, which could result in an inability to perform our obligations under our concession agreements and ultimately cause us to lose our concessions. We rely on a small number of suppliers for our products.
We rely on a limited number of distributors and suppliers for certain of our products, and events outside our control may disrupt our supply chain, which could result in an inability to perform our obligations under our concession agreements and cause us to lose our concessions. We rely on a small number of suppliers for our products.
The HIPAA security regulations establish administrative, physical, and technical standards for maintaining the integrity and availability of PHI in electronic form. These standards apply to covered healthcare providers and also to “business associates” or third parties providing services involving the use or disclosure of PHI.
The HIPAA security regulations establish administrative, physical, and technical standards for maintaining the integrity and availability of PHI in electronic form. These standards apply to covered healthcare providers and to “business associates” or third parties providing services involving the use or disclosure of PHI.
We may face substantial product liability exposure for products we sell to the general public or that we use in our services. Product liability claims, regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management’s attention, and adversely affect our reputation and the demand for our products and services.
We may face substantial product liability exposure for products we sell to the public or that we use in our services. Product liability claims, regardless of their merits, could be costly and divert management’s attention, and adversely affect our reputation and the demand for our products and services.
Such events could cause turnover to fall or costs to increase, adversely affecting our business, financial condition and results of operations. In particular, we have publicized our sale of certain brands of products in our stores – our failure to sell these brands may adversely affect our business.
Such events could cause turnover to fall or costs to increase, adversely affecting our business, financial condition, and results of operations. We have publicized our sale of certain brands of products in our stores – our failure to sell these brands may adversely affect our business.
If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all of our business plans. Any such financing that we undertake will likely be dilutive to our current stockholders.
If we are unable to obtain additional funding on a timely basis, we may be required to curtail or terminate some or all our business plans. Any such financing that we undertake will likely be dilutive to our current stockholders.
If we fail to comply with the complex federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations that apply to all of our businesses, we could suffer severe consequences that could materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
If we fail to comply with the complex federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations that apply to all our businesses, we could suffer severe consequences that could materially and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
As a result, any such claim could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Any future acquisitions or business opportunities, could involve unknown risks that could harm our business and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
As a result, any such claim could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Any future acquisitions or business opportunities could involve unknown risks that could harm our business and adversely affect our financial condition and the results of operations.
In addition, contractors, or third parties with whom we do business or to whom we outsource business operations may attempt to circumvent its security measures in order to misappropriate such information and may purposefully or inadvertently cause a breach involving such information.
In addition, contractors, or third parties with whom we do business or to whom we outsource business operations may attempt to circumvent its security measures to misappropriate such information and may purposefully or inadvertently cause a breach involving such information.
We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which prohibits certain “business combination” transactions (as defined in Section 203) with an “interested stockholder” (defined in Section 203 as a 15% or greater stockholder) for a period of three years after a stockholder becomes an “interested stockholder,” unless the attaining of “interested stockholder” status or the transaction is pre-approved by our Board of Directors, the transaction results in the attainment of at least an 85% ownership level by an acquirer or the transaction is later approved by our Board of Directors and by our stockholders by at least a 66 2 / 3 percent vote of our stockholders other than the “interested stockholder,” each as specifically provided in Section 203.
We are subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (“DGCL”), which prohibits certain “business combination” transactions (as defined in Section 203) with an “interested stockholder” (defined in Section 203 as a 15% or greater stockholder) for a period of three years after a stockholder 29 Table of Contents becomes an “interested stockholder,” unless the attaining of “interested stockholder” status or the transaction is pre-approved by our Board of Directors, the transaction results in the attainment of at least an 85% ownership level by an acquirer or the transaction is later approved by our Board of Directors and by our stockholders by at least a 66 2 / 3 percent vote of our stockholders other than the “interested stockholder,” each as specifically provided in Section 203.
Such occurrences, regardless of their outcome, could damage our reputation and adversely affect important business relationships with third parties, including managed care organizations, and other private third-party payors. Changes in the way that the FDA regulates COVID-19 tests could result in the additional expense in XpresCheck offering tests and would affect the profitability of our XpresCheck business.
Such occurrences, regardless of their outcome, could damage our reputation and adversely affect important business relationships with third parties, including managed care organizations, and other private third-party payors. Changes in the way that the FDA regulates COVID-19 tests could result in additional expense in XpresTest offering tests and would affect the profitability of our XpresTest business.
If they fail to comply with applicable laws or regulations, they could be required to pay penalties or be held liable for any damages that result and this liability could exceed their financial resources. Further, future changes to environmental health and safety laws could cause them to incur additional expense or restrict operations.
If they fail to comply with applicable laws or regulations, they could be required to pay penalties or be held liable for any damages that result and this liability could exceed their financial resources. Further, future changes to environmental health and safety laws could cause them to incur additional expenses or restrict operations.
If we are unable to find and/or partner with an appropriate ACDBE, we may lose opportunities to open new locations. In addition, a number of our existing leases contain minimum ACDBE participation requirements which require the ACDBE to own a significant portion of the business being operated under those leases.
If we are unable to find and/or partner with an appropriate ACDBE, we may lose opportunities to open new locations. In addition, several of our existing leases contain minimum ACDBE participation requirements which require the ACDBE to own a significant portion of the business being operated under those leases.
Inflation and some of the measures taken by or that may be taken by the governments in countries where we operate in an attempt to curb inflation may have negative effects on the economies of those countries generally. If the United States or other countries where we operate experience substantial inflation in the future, our business may be adversely affected.
Inflation and some of the measures taken by or that may be taken by the governments in countries where we operate to curb inflation may have negative effects on the economies of those countries generally. If the United States or other countries where we operate experience substantial inflation in the future, our business may be adversely affected.
Our operating results may fluctuate from period to period significantly because of numerous factors, including: ● the timing and size of new unit openings, particularly the launch of new terminals; ● passenger traffic and seasonality of air travel; ● changes in the price and availability of supplies; ● macroeconomic conditions, nationally locally and internationally; ● changes in consumer preferences and competitive conditions; ● expansion to new markets and new locations; and 20 Table of Contents ● increases in infrastructure costs, including those costs associated with the build-out of new concession locations and renovating existing concession locations.
Our operating results may fluctuate from period to period significantly because of numerous factors, including: ● the timing and size of new unit openings, particularly the launch of new terminals; ● passenger traffic and seasonality of air travel; ● changes in the price and availability of supplies; ● macroeconomic conditions, nationally locally and internationally; ● changes in consumer preferences and competitive conditions; ● expansion to new markets and new locations; and ● increases in infrastructure costs, including those costs associated with the build-out of new concession locations and renovating existing concession locations.
Operations in new markets may also have lower average revenues or enplanements than in the markets where we currently operates. Operations in new markets may also take longer to ramp up and reach expected sales and profit levels, and may never do so, thereby negatively affecting our results of operations.
Operations in new markets may also have lower average revenues or enplanements than in the markets where we currently operate. Operations in new markets may also take longer to ramp up and reach expected sales and profit levels, and may never do so, thereby negatively affecting our results of operations.
We must comply with all applicable privacy and data security laws in order to operate our business and may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to ensure ongoing compliance, to protect against security breaches and hackers or to alleviate problems caused by such breaches.
We must comply with all applicable privacy and data security laws to operate our business and may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to ensure ongoing compliance, to protect against security breaches and hackers or to alleviate problems caused by such breaches.
Currently, the majority of our concession agreements provide for a MAG that is either a fixed dollar amount or an amount that is variable based upon the number of travelers using the airport or other location, retail space used, estimated sales, past results or other metrics.
Currently, most of our concession agreements provide for a MAG that is either a fixed dollar amount or an amount that is variable based upon the number of travelers using the airport or other location, retail space used, estimated sales, past results, or other metrics.
As a result, economic downturns may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, uncertainty about global economic conditions poses a risk as businesses and individuals may postpone spending in response to tighter credit, negative financial news and declines in income or asset values.
As a result, economic downturns may have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Moreover, uncertainty about global economic conditions poses 12 Table of Contents a risk as businesses and individuals may postpone spending in response to tighter credit, negative financial news and declines in income or asset values.
In connection with all of the foregoing, we will require significant capital to fund our operations and respond to potential strategic opportunities, such as investments, acquisitions and expansions. 13 Table of Contents Since mid-2020, we have been able to obtain additional capital through access to the equity markets, selling our common stock and warrants.
In connection with all of the foregoing, we will require significant capital to fund our operations and respond to potential strategic opportunities, such as investments, acquisitions and expansions. Since mid-2020, we have been able to obtain additional capital through access to the equity markets, selling our common stock and warrants.
If we seek to implement a reverse stock split in order to remain listed on Nasdaq, the announcement and/or implementation of a reverse stock split could significantly negatively affect the price of our common stock.
If in the future we seek to implement a reverse stock split to remain listed on Nasdaq, the announcement and/or implementation of a reverse stock split could significantly negatively affect the price of our common stock.
If we are unable to identify and open new locations in accordance with its operating plan, our revenue growth rate and financial performance may fall short of our expectations. Our profitability relating to our operations depends on the number of airline passengers in the terminals in which we have concessions.
If we are unable to identify and open new locations in accordance with its operating plan, our revenue growth rate and financial performance may fall short of our expectations. 20 Table of Contents Our profitability relating to our operations depends on the number of airline passengers in the terminals in which we have concessions.
Our business plan depends significantly on worldwide economic conditions and our success is dependent on consumer spending, which is sensitive to economic downturns; inflation and any associated rise in unemployment; declines in consumer confidence; adverse changes in exchange rates; increases in interest rates; the impact of high energy, fuel, food and healthcare costs; , deflation, direct or indirect taxes, increases in consumer debt levels; fears of war or actual conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, civil unrest, terrorism or violence; and increased stock market volatility.
Our business plan depends significantly on worldwide economic conditions and our success is dependent on consumer spending, which is sensitive to economic downturns; inflation and any associated rise in unemployment; declines in consumer confidence; adverse changes in exchange rates; increases in interest rates; the impact of high energy, fuel, food and healthcare costs; , deflation, direct or indirect taxes, increases in consumer debt levels; fears of war or actual conflicts, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine, civil unrest, terrorism or violence; and increased stock market volatility.
To the extent that our leases are terminated and we are required to shut down one or more store locations, there could be a material adverse impact to our business and results of operations. Continued minimum wage increases could negatively impact our cost of labor.
To the extent that our leases are terminated, and we are required to shut down one or more store locations, there could be a material adverse impact to our business and results of operations. 24 Table of Contents Continued minimum wage increases could negatively impact our cost of labor.
Given the complexity of HIPAA and HITECH and their overlap with state privacy and security laws, and the fact that these laws are rapidly evolving and are subject to changing and potentially conflicting interpretation, our ability to comply with the HIPAA, HITECH and state privacy requirements is uncertain and the costs of compliance are significant.
Given the complexity of HIPAA and HITECH and their overlap with state privacy and security laws, and the fact that these laws are rapidly evolving and are subject to changing and potentially conflicting interpretation, our ability to comply with the HIPAA, 17 Table of Contents HITECH and state privacy requirements is uncertain and the costs of compliance are significant.
These issues can also arise as a result from failures by third parties with whom we do business and for which we have limited control. Any disruption or failure of our IT systems could have a material impact on our ability to serve our customers and patients, including negatively affecting our reputation in the marketplace.
These issues can also arise because of failures by third parties with whom we do business and for which we have limited control. Any disruption or failure of our IT systems could have a material impact on our ability to serve our customers and patients, including negatively affecting our reputation in the marketplace.
Although this section discusses all of the material risks currently known to us, additional risks and 9 Table of Contents uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Although this section discusses all of the material risks currently known to us, additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Moreover, our ability to raise additional equity capital will be constrained because of our relatively low stock price, and we may need to undertake a reverse stock split in the near future to maintain our Nasdaq listing and flexibility in access to the equity capital markets.
Moreover, our ability to raise additional equity capital will be constrained because of our relatively low stock price, and we may need to undertake a reverse stock split soon to maintain our Nasdaq listing and flexibility in access to the equity capital markets.
Department of Health and Human Services has issued regulations which establish uniform standards governing the conduct of certain electronic healthcare 17 Table of Contents transactions and protecting the privacy and security of PHI used or disclosed by healthcare providers and other covered entities.
Department of Health and Human Services has issued regulations which establish uniform standards governing the conduct of certain electronic healthcare transactions and protecting the privacy and security of PHI used or disclosed by healthcare providers and other covered entities.
An increase in the minimum wage could increase our cost of labor and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 25 Table of Contents Information technology systems failure or disruption, or changes to information technology related to payment systems, could impact our day-to-day operations.
An increase in the minimum wage could increase our cost of labor and have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations. Information technology systems failure or disruption, or changes to information technology related to payment systems, could impact our day-to-day operations.
If we do not use or adequately safeguard that information in compliance with applicable requirements under federal, state and international laws, or if it were disclosed to persons or entities that should not have access to it, our business could be materially impaired, our reputation could suffer and we could be subject to fines, penalties and litigation.
If we do not use or adequately safeguard that information in compliance with applicable requirements under federal, state, and 16 Table of Contents international laws, or if it were disclosed to persons or entities that should not have access to it, our business could be materially impaired, our reputation could suffer, and we could be subject to fines, penalties, and litigation.
We must comply with complex and overlapping laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data. There are a number of state, federal and international laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data. Under the administrative simplification provisions of HIPAA, the U.S.
We must comply with complex and overlapping laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data. There are several state, federal and international laws protecting the privacy and security of health information and personal data. Under the administrative simplification provisions of HIPAA, the U.S.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS Our business, financial condition, results of operations and the trading price of our common stock could be materially adversely affected by any of the following risks as well as the other risks highlighted elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our business, financial condition, results of operations and the trading price of our common stock could be materially adversely affected by any of the following risks as well as the other risks highlighted elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our XpresCheck operations are subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, all of which are subject to change.
Our XpresTest operations are subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, all of which are subject to change.
Our local partners, including our ACDBE partners, maintain ownership interests in certain of our locations. Our participation in these operating entities differs from market to market. While the precise terms of each relationship vary, our local partners may have control over certain portions of the operations of these concessions.
We are dependent on our local partners. Our local partners, including our ACDBE partners, maintain ownership interests in certain of our locations. Our participation in these operating entities differs from market to market. While the precise terms of each relationship vary, our local partners may have control over certain portions of the operations of these concessions.
Further, damage or disruption to our supply chain due to any of the following could impair our ability to sell our products: adverse weather conditions or natural disaster, government action, fire, terrorism, cyber-attacks, the outbreak or escalation of armed hostilities (such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine), pandemics, industrial accidents or other occupational health and safety issues, strikes and other labor disputes, customs or import restrictions or other reasons beyond our control or the control of our suppliers and business partners.
Further, damage or disruption to our supply chain due to any of the following could impair our ability to sell our products: adverse weather conditions or natural disaster, government action, fire, terrorism, cyber-attacks, the outbreak or escalation of armed hostilities (such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the armed conflict between Israel and Palestine), pandemics, industrial accidents or other occupational health and safety issues, strikes and other labor disputes, customs or 19 Table of Contents import restrictions or other reasons beyond our control or the control of our suppliers and business partners.
We believe that various factors may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially, including, among others, the following: ● additions to or departures of our key personnel, or our overall ability to retain key personnel; ● announcements of innovations by us or our competitors; ● announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, capital commitments, or new technologies; ● new regulatory pronouncements and changes in regulatory guidelines; ● developments or disputes concerning interllectual property rights generally; ● lawsuits, claims, and investigations that may be filed against us, and other events that may adversely affect our reputation; ● changes in financial estimates or recommendations by securities analysts; ● general and industry-specific economic conditions; ● our ability to develop and introduce new products and services; ● our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations and business plan and the effects that such financing mau have on the value of the equity instruments held by our stockholders; ● our ability to hire a skilled labor force and the costs associated; ● our ability to secure new retail locations, maintain existing ones, and ensure continued customer traffic at those locations; ● the loss of one or more of our significant suppliers; ● unexpected trends in the health and wellness and travel industries and potential technology and service obsolescence; and ● market acceptance, quality, pricing, availability and useful life of our products and/or services, as well as the mix of our products and services sold. 29 Table of Contents We have no current plans to pay dividends on our common stock, and our investors may not receive funds without selling their stock.
We believe that various factors may cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate, perhaps substantially, including, among others, the following: ● additions to or departures of our key personnel, or our overall ability to retain key personnel; 27 Table of Contents ● announcements of innovations by us or our competitors; ● announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, capital commitments, or new technologies; ● new regulatory pronouncements and changes in regulatory guidelines; ● developments or disputes concerning intellectual property rights generally; ● lawsuits, claims, and investigations that may be filed against us, and other events that may adversely affect our reputation; ● changes in financial estimates or recommendations by securities analysts; ● general and industry-specific economic conditions; ● our ability to develop and introduce new products and services; ● our ability to raise additional capital to fund our operations and business plan and the effects that such financing may have on the value of the equity instruments held by our stockholders; ● our ability to hire a skilled labor force and the costs associated; ● our ability to secure new retail locations, maintain existing ones, and ensure continued customer traffic at those locations; ● the loss of one or more of our significant suppliers; ● unexpected trends in the health and wellness and travel industries and potential technology and service obsolescence; and ● market acceptance, quality, pricing, availability, and useful life of our products and/or services, as well as the mix of our products and services sold.
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, a covered entity must notify each individual whose PHI is breached, federal regulators and in some cases, must publicize the breach in local or national media.
In the event of a breach of unsecured PHI, a covered entity must notify everyone whose PHI is breached, federal regulators and in some cases, must publicize the breach in local or national media.
It is possible that a terminal in which we operate could become subject to a lower volume of air travelers, which would significantly impact traffic near and around our locations and therefore its total addressable market.
We depend on a high volume of air travelers in its terminals. It is possible that a terminal in which we operate could become subject to a lower volume of air travelers, which would significantly impact traffic near and around our locations and therefore its total addressable market.
Breaches of health information and/or personal data may be extremely expensive to remediate, may prompt federal or state investigation, fines, civil and/or criminal sanctions and significant reputational damage. Our capital expenditures in the Treat locations may not generate a positive return and we will incur significant additional costs. Our capital expenditures may not generate a positive return.
Breaches of health information and/or personal data may be extremely expensive to remediate, may prompt federal or state investigation, fines, civil and/or criminal sanctions, and significant reputational damage. Our capital expenditures in the new TreatStudios and Naples Wax locations may not generate a positive return and we will incur significant additional costs.
Compliance with any new or existing laws or regulations could be difficult and expensive, affect the manner in which we conduct our business and negatively impact our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations. 27 Table of Contents Our failure or inability to protect the trademarks or other proprietary rights we use or claims of infringement by us of rights of third parties, could adversely affect our competitive position or the value of our brands.
Compliance with any new or existing laws or regulations could be difficult and expensive, affect the way we conduct our business and negatively impact our business, prospects, financial condition, and results of operations. 26 Table of Contents Our failure or inability to protect the trademarks or other proprietary rights we use or claims of infringement by us of rights of third parties, could adversely affect our competitive position or the value of our brands.
In particular, new concessions and acquisitions, our recent acquisition of HyperPointe, and in some cases future expansions and remodeling of existing concessions, could pose numerous risks to our operations, including that we may: ● have difficulty integrating operations or personnel; for example, HyperPointe has a number of contractual arrangements with pharmaceutical companies; however, we historically do not have experience in that business line.; ● incur substantial unanticipated integration costs; ● experience unexpected construction and development costs and project delays; ● face difficulties associated with securing required governmental approvals, permits and licenses (including construction permits) in a timely manner and responding effectively to any changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations that adversely affect our costs or ability to open new concessions; ● have challenges identifying and engaging local business partners to meet ACDBE requirements in concession agreements; ● not be able to obtain construction materials or labor at acceptable costs; ● face engineering or environmental problems associated with our new and existing facilities; ● experience significant diversion of management attention and financial resources from our existing operations in order to integrate expanded, new or acquired businesses, which could disrupt our ongoing business; ● lose key employees, particularly with respect to acquired or new operations; ● have difficulty retaining or developing acquired or new business customers; ● impair our existing business relationships with suppliers or other third parties as a result of acquisitions; 22 Table of Contents ● fail to realize the potential cost savings or other financial benefits and/or the strategic benefits of acquisitions, new concessions or remodeling; and ● incur liabilities from the acquired businesses and we may not be successful in seeking indemnification for such liabilities.
New concessions and acquisitions, and in some cases future expansions and remodeling of existing concessions, could pose numerous risks to our operations, including that we may: ● have difficulty integrating operations or personnel; ● incur substantial unanticipated integration costs; ● experience unexpected construction and development costs and project delays; ● face difficulties associated with securing required governmental approvals, permits and licenses (including construction permits) in a timely manner and responding effectively to any changes in federal, state or local laws and regulations that adversely affect our costs or ability to open new concessions; 21 Table of Contents ● have challenges identifying and engaging local business partners to meet ACDBE requirements in concession agreements; ● not be able to obtain construction materials or labor at acceptable costs; ● face engineering or environmental problems associated with our new and existing facilities; ● experience significant diversion of management attention and financial resources from our existing operations in order to integrate expanded, new or acquired businesses, which could disrupt our ongoing business; ● lose key employees, particularly with respect to acquired or new operations; ● have difficulty retaining or developing acquired or new business customers; ● impair our existing business relationships with suppliers or other third parties as a result of acquisitions; ● fail to realize the potential cost savings or other financial benefits and/or the strategic benefits of acquisitions, new concessions, or remodeling; and ● incur liabilities from the acquired businesses and we may not be successful in seeking indemnification for such liabilities.
While we expect to maintain broad form liability insurance coverage for these risks, and we expect our professional practice partner to maintain appropriate malpractice insurance, the level or breadth of our or their coverage may not be adequate to fully cover potential liability claims to which we might be exposed.
While we expect to maintain broad form liability insurance coverage for these risks, and we expect our professional practice partner to maintain appropriate malpractice insurance, the level or breadth of our or their coverage may not be adequate to fully cover potential liability claims to which we might be exposed. 14 Table of Contents U.S.
Although we carry cyber liability insurance to protect against these risks, there can be no assurance that such insurance will provide adequate levels of coverage against all potential claims. 26 Table of Contents Negative social media regarding XWELL, XpresSpa, Treat, XpresCheck or Hyperpointe could result in decreased revenues and impact our ability to recruit workers.
Although we 25 Table of Contents carry cyber liability insurance to protect against these risks, there can be no assurance that such insurance will provide adequate levels of coverage against all potential claims. Negative social media regarding XWELL, XpresSpa, Treat, XpresTest, Naples Wax Center, TreatStudios or HyperPointe could result in decreased revenues and impact our ability to recruit workers.
Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”) could result in a delisting of our common stock.
Our failure to meet the continued listing requirements of Nasdaq could result in a delisting of our common stock.
Lower volume in a terminal could be caused by: ● terminal construction that results in the temporary or permanent closure of a unit, or adversely impacts the volume or pattern of traffic flows within an airport; ● an airline utilizing an airport in which we operate could abandon that airport or an individual terminal in favor of other airports or terminals, or because it is contracting operations; or ● adverse weather conditions could cause damage to the terminal or airport in which we operate, resulting in the temporary or permanent closure of a unit. 24 Table of Contents We are dependent on our local partners.
Lower volume in a terminal could be caused by: ● terminal construction that results in the temporary or permanent closure of a unit, or adversely impacts the volume or pattern of traffic flows within an airport; ● an airline utilizing an airport in which we operate could abandon that airport or an individual terminal in favor of other airports or terminals, or because it is contracting operations; or ● adverse weather conditions could cause damage to the terminal or airport in which we operate, resulting in the temporary or permanent closure of a unit.
If a person is able to circumvent our security measures or those of third parties, he or she could destroy or steal valuable information or disrupt our operations.
If a person can circumvent our security measures or those of third parties, he or she could destroy or steal valuable information or disrupt our operations.
Our ability to utilize our NOLs may be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The limitations apply if an ownership change, 12 Table of Contents as defined by Section 382, occurs.
Our ability to utilize our NOLs may be limited under Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 382”). The limitations apply if an ownership change, as defined by Section 382, occurs.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly as a result of the factors discussed above. Accordingly, results for any period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other period or for any year. Our expansion into new airports or off-airport locations, and to the online marketplace, may present increased risks due to its unfamiliarity with those areas.
Our operating results may fluctuate significantly because of the factors discussed above. Accordingly, results for any period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for any other period or for any year. Our expansion into new airports or off-airport locations may present increased risks due to unfamiliarity with those areas.
As of December 31, 2022, our estimated aggregate total net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) were $150.9 million for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $75.0 million for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
As of December 31, 2023, our estimated aggregate total net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) were $150,926 for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $97,968 for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
The realization of any unknown risks could expose us to unanticipated costs and liabilities and prevent or limit us from realizing the projected benefits of the investments or acquisitions, which could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and trading price.
The realization of any unknown risks could expose us to unanticipated costs and liabilities and prevent or limit us from realizing the projected benefits of the investments or acquisitions, which could adversely affect our financial condition, liquidity, results of operations, and trading price. Risks associated with international operations could result in additional costs and inefficiencies.
We depend on third parties to provide services critical to our Treat business and our XpresCheck diagnostic testing and biosurveillance business, including supplies, ground and air transport of clinical and diagnostic testing supplies and specimens, research products, and people, among other services.
We depend on third parties to provide services critical to our XpresTest bio surveillance business, including supplies, ground and air transport of clinical and diagnostic testing supplies and specimens, research products, and people, among other services.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected and corrected on a timely basis.
A “material weakness” is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim consolidated financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Such risks and uncertainties include the risk factors contained herein. If we fail to meet our projections and/or other financial guidance for any reason, our stock price could decline.
Such risks and uncertainties include the risk factors contained herein. If we fail to meet our projections and/or other financial guidance for any reason, our stock price could decline. ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS Not applicable.
Our leases may be terminated, either for convenience by the landlord or as a result of a XpresSpa or Treat default. We have store locations and kiosks in a number of airports in which the landlord, with prior written notice to us, can terminate our lease, including for convenience or as necessary for airport purposes or operations.
Our leases may be terminated, either for convenience by the landlord or because of a XpresSpa, Naples Wax or Treat default. We have stores and kiosks in several airports and off airport locations in which the landlord, with prior written notice to us, can terminate our lease, including for convenience or as necessary for operations.
We compete for new locations in airports and may not be able to secure new locations. We participate in the highly competitive and lucrative airport concessions industry, and as a result compete for retail leases with a variety of larger, better capitalized concessions companies as well as smaller, mid-tier and single unit operators.
We participate in the highly competitive and lucrative airport concessions industry, and as a result compete for retail leases with a variety of larger, better capitalized concessions companies as well as smaller, mid-tier and single unit operators.
As of March 24, 2023, we had approximately 382 full-time and 101 part-time employees in its locations. Excluding some dedicated retail staff, the majority of these employees are licensed to perform spa services, and hold such licenses as masseuses, nail technicians, and aestheticians.
As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately 266 full-time and 71 part-time employees in its locations. Excluding some dedicated retail staff, most of these employees are licensed to perform spa services, and hold such licenses as masseuses, nail technicians, and aestheticians.
In the event of a data security breach, we may be subject to notification obligations, litigation and governmental investigation or sanctions, and may suffer reputational damage, which could have an adverse impact on our business. For example, in 2021, there were two HIPAA breaches that were reported to the U.S.
In the event of a data security breach, we may be subject to notification obligations, litigation and governmental investigation or sanctions, and may suffer reputational damage, which could have an adverse impact on our business.
Compliance with such laws and regulations can be costly and can increase our exposure to litigation or governmental investigations or proceedings. Our labor force could unionize, putting upward pressure on labor costs.
Compliance with such laws and regulations can be costly and can increase our exposure to litigation or governmental investigations or proceedings. Our labor force could unionize, putting upward pressure on labor costs. Major players in labor organizations could target our locations for its unionization efforts.
We will also need to assess and mitigate the risk of any new locations, to open the location on favorable terms and to successfully integrate their operations with ours.
Our growth strategy is dependent in part on our ability to successfully identify and open new locations. We will need to assess and mitigate the risk of any new locations, to open the location on favorable terms and to successfully integrate their operations with ours.
These factors could contribute to lower prices and larger spreads in the bid and ask prices for our common stock. Delisting of our common stock also would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase our common stock when you wish to do so.
The delisting of our common stock also would likely have a negative effect on the price of our common stock and would impair your ability to sell or purchase our common stock when you wish to do so.
In the event 23 Table of Contents of the successful unionization of all of our labor force, we would likely incur additional costs in the form of higher wages, more benefits such as vacation and sick leave, and potentially also higher health care insurance costs.
In the event of the successful unionization of all our labor force, we would likely incur additional costs in the form of higher wages, more benefits such as vacation and sick leave, and potentially also higher health care insurance costs. We compete for new locations in airports and may not be able to secure new locations.
Additionally, our leases have numerous provisions governing the operation of our stores. Violation of one or more of these provisions, even unintentionally, may result in the landlord finding that we are in default of the lease. Violation of lease provisions may result in fines and, in some cases, termination of a lease.
If a landlord elects to terminate a lease, we may have to shut down one or more affected locations. Additionally, our leases have numerous provisions governing the operation of our stores. Violation of one or more of these provisions, even unintentionally, may result in the landlord finding that we are in default of the lease.
Under Section 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, a “smaller reporting company” is a company that is not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company, and has a public float of less than $250 million and annual revenues of less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year.
Under Section 12b-2 of the Exchange Act, a “smaller reporting company” is a company that is not an investment company, an asset-backed issuer, or a majority-owned subsidiary of a parent company that is not a smaller reporting company, and (i) has a public float of less than $250 million as measured on the last business day of our second fiscal quarter, or (ii) has annual revenues of less than $100 million during the most recently completed fiscal year and whose value of common stock held by non-affiliates is less than $700 million as measured on the last business day of the second fiscal quarter.
Significant capital expenditures will be required to construct new Treat wellness centers or renovate our existing spa facilities to accommodate our proposed new business model. No assurance can be given that our future capital expenditures will generate a positive return or that we will have adequate 18 Table of Contents capital available to finance such construction or renovations.
Our capital expenditures may not generate a positive return. Significant capital expenditures will be required to construct new TreatStudios and Naples Wax centers to accommodate our proposed new business model. No assurance can be given that our future capital expenditures will generate a positive return or that we will have adequate capital available to finance such construction or renovations.
We currently intend to retain any additional future earnings to finance our operations and growth and, therefore, we have no plans to pay cash dividends on our common stock at this time.
Investors seeking cash dividends should not invest in our common stock for that purpose. We currently intend to retain any additional future earnings to finance our operations and growth and, therefore, we have no plans to pay cash dividends on our common stock currently.
Until the FDA finalizes its regulatory position regarding LDTs, or other legislation is passed reforming the federal government’s regulation of LDTs, it is unknown how the FDA may regulate tests we use in the future and what testing and data may be required to support any required clearance or approval. 16 Table of Contents We depend on third parties to provide services critical to our Treat business and our XpresCheck diagnostic testing and biosurveillance business, and we depend on them to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Until the FDA finalizes its regulatory position regarding LDTs, or other legislation is passed reforming the federal government’s regulation of LDTs, it is unknown how the FDA may regulate tests we use in the future and what testing and data may be required to support any required clearance or approval.
Our business is subject to various laws and regulations, and changes in such laws and regulations, or failure to comply with existing or future laws and regulations, could adversely affect us. We are subject to various laws and regulations in the United States, Netherlands, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates that affect the operation of our concessions.
We are subject to various laws and regulations in the United States, Netherlands, Turkey, and United Arab Emirates that affect the operation of our concessions.
Our ability to operate depends on the traffic patterns of the terminals in which we operate, and the cessation or disruption of air traveler traffic in these terminals would negatively impact XpresSpa’s and Treat’s addressable market. We depend on a high volume of air travelers in its terminals.
Violation of lease provisions may result in fines and, in some cases, termination of a lease. 23 Table of Contents Our ability to operate depends on the traffic patterns of the terminals in which we operate, and the cessation or disruption of air traveler traffic in these terminals would negatively impact XpresSpa’s, XpresTest’s and Treat’s addressable market.
The continued listing standards of Nasdaq provide, among other things, that a company may be delisted if the bid price of its stock drops below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days or if stockholders’ equity is less than $2,500,000.
The continued listing standards of Nasdaq provide, among other things, that a company may be delisted if the bid price of its stock drops below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days or if stockholders’ equity is less than $2,500,000. 28 Table of Contents While we are currently in compliance, we have in the past been, and may in the future be, unable to comply with certain of the listing standards that we are required to meet to maintain the listing of our common stock on Nasdaq.
On October 28, 2022, we received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq which indicated that we were not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement.
For example, on October 28, 2022, we received a deficiency letter from Nasdaq which indicated that we were not in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement. We received an additional 180-day extension period to comply with on April 27, 2023, pursuant to written notification from Nasdaq.
We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, nor do we expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future. Investors seeking cash dividends should not invest in our common stock for that purpose.
We have no current plans to pay dividends on our common stock, and our investors may not receive funds without selling their stock. We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our common stock, nor do we expect to pay any cash dividends on our common stock for the foreseeable future.
Furthermore, the exit of an airline from a market or the bankruptcy of an airline could reduce the number of airline passengers in a terminal or airport where we operate and have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations. 21 Table of Contents We may not be able to execute our growth strategy to expand and integrate new concessions, our recently acquired entity or future acquisitions into our business or remodel existing concessions.
Furthermore, the exit of an airline from a market or the bankruptcy of an airline could reduce the number of airline passengers in a terminal or airport where we operate and have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES As of December 31, 2022, besides our Global Support Center to 254 West 31 st Street in New York City, XWELL had 37 spas and wellness centers in 15 airports, in the United States, Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Biggest changeITEM 2. PROPERTIES As of December 31, 2023, besides our Global Support Center at 254 West 31 st Street in New York City, XWELL had 37 spas and wellness centers in 18 airport and off airport locations, in the United States, Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
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Biggest changeThey claim that by refusing to complete the project, failing to commence and maintain operations, refusing to pay rent and improperly purporting to terminate the lease (among other acts and omissions), XWELL breached the lease. OTG Management has agreed to extend XWELL’s time to respond to May 6, 2023.
Biggest changeThey claim that by refusing to complete the project, failing to commence and maintain operations, refusing to pay rent and improperly purporting to terminate the lease (among other acts and omissions), XWELL breached the lease. On January 9, 2024, the court placed the matter on Civil Suspense.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Litigation and legal proceedings Certain of our outstanding legal matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We regularly evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of any potential liability and make adjustments as appropriate.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Litigation and legal proceedings Certain of our outstanding legal matters include speculative claims for substantial or indeterminate amounts of damages. We regularly evaluate developments in our legal matters that could affect the amount of any potential liability and adjust as appropriate.
On May 9, 2022, a lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Please by OTG Management at Philadelphia International Airport, claiming that XWELL improperly backed out of its sublease for space at Terminal B and now owes between $865 and $2,250 in accelerated rent for the 12-year contract.
XpresSpa Philadelphia Terminal B et al. On May 9, 2022, a lawsuit was filed in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas by OTG Management at Philadelphia International Airport, claiming that XWELL improperly backed out of its sublease for space at Terminal B and now owes between $865 and $2,250 in accelerated rent for the 12-year contract.
Based on management’s estimates, we have recorded a liability 32 Table of Contents of approximately $0.9 million for all outstanding legal matters as of December 31, 2022 which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet. Related legal fees are recorded in the period in which they are incurred. Kyle Collins v.
Based on management’s estimates, we have recorded a liability of approximately $449 for all outstanding legal matters as of December 31, 2023, which is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the consolidated balance sheet. Related legal fees are recorded in the period in which they are incurred. OTG Management PHL B v.
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Spa Products Import & Distribution Co., LLC et al This is a combined class action and California Private Attorney’s General Act (“PAGA”) action.
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Plaintiff seeks to recover wages, penalties and PAGA penalties for claims for (1) failure to provide meal periods, (2) failure to provide rest breaks, (3) failure to pay overtime, (4) inaccurate wage statements, (5) waiting time penalties, and (6) PAGA penalties of $100 per employee per pay period per violation.
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There are approximately 240 current and former employees in the litigation class. The parties agreed to mediation on May 26, 2020, however, due to COVID-19 the parties subsequently stayed all proceedings. The mediation session occurred on March 18, 2021 and the parties reached a settlement which was approved on September 20, 2022.
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Funding of the settlement amount occurred on January 26, 2023. OTG Management PHL B v. XpresSpa Philadelphia Terminal B et al.
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity
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Biggest changeITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, has been listed under the trading symbol “XWEL” since October 25, 2022, and was previously listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” since January 8, 2018.
Biggest changeThe Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which had previously been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, now trades under the trading symbol “XWEL” since the opening of the trading market on October 25, 2022.
Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors considers appropriate.
Any future determination to pay cash dividends will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will be dependent upon our financial condition, operating results, capital requirements and other factors that our Board of Directors considers appropriate. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities None.
Stockholders As of April 14, 2023, we had 98 stockholders of record of the 83,418,535 outstanding shares of our common stock. This does not reflect persons or entities that hold their stock in nominee or "street" name through various brokerage firms.
Stockholders As of April 15, 2024, we had 86 stockholders of record of the 4,183,435 outstanding shares of our common stock. This does not reflect persons or entities that hold their stock in nominee or “street” name through various brokerage firms.
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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities The Company did not repurchase any shares under its previously announced stock repurchase program during the fourth quarter of 2022. Under this program, management has discretion in determining the conditions under which up to 25 million shares may be purchased from time to time.
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ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES Market Information On October 25, 2022, the Company changed its name to XWELL, Inc. (“XWELL” or the “Company”) from XpresSpa Group, Inc.
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The program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time without prior notice. As of December 31, 2022, the Company was permitted to repurchase an additional 0.8 million shares under this program program, repurchasing and retiring 19.5 million shares at an average cost of $1.22 per share, for a total of $23.8 million. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities None.
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The Company filed an amended and restated certificate of incorporation with the Delaware Secretary of State on October 24, 2022 (the “Amended and Restated Certificate”) reflecting the name change. Rebranding to XWELL aligned the Company’s corporate strategy to build a pure-play wellness services company, in both the airport and off-airport marketplaces.
Item 7. Management's Discussion & Analysis
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Biggest changeDuring 2022, the impairment was primarily related to the impairment of leasehold improvements made to our Treat locations and its related operating lease right of use assets where management determined that the locations discounted future cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of these assets over the remaining lease term.
Biggest changeDuring the year ended December 31, 2022, the impairment was primarily related to the impairment of leasehold improvements made to our Treat locations and its related operating lease right of use assets where management determined that the locations discounted future cash flows were not sufficient to recover the carrying value of these assets over the remaining lease term. General and administrative Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance General and administrative $ 12,957 $ 21,178 $ (8,221) During the year ended December 31, 2023, general and administrative expenses decreased by $8,221 or 39%, primarily due to the reduction of functional costs associated with the operations of XpresCheck and reduced overhead spend.
Our go-forward plan includes the expansion and integration of products and services across our four brands; the right-sizing of our existing airport portfolio to a leaner and more profitable business; the execution of an ‘off-airport’ strategy through acquisition to deliver more products and services,which will serve as a catalyst for our future growth; the implementation of an international expansion plan; and ensuring we can scale our growth in a responsible way that drives shareholder value.
Our go-forward plan includes the expansion and integration of products and services across our six brands; the right-sizing of our existing airport portfolio to a leaner and more profitable business; the execution of an ‘off-airport’ strategy through acquisition to deliver more products and services, which will serve as a catalyst for our future growth; the implementation of an international expansion plan; and ensuring we can scale our growth in a responsible way that drives shareholder value.
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements Please refer Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Recently issued accounting pronouncements Please refer Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements Please refer Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Recently issued accounting pronouncements Please refer Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. ITEM 7A.
The NOL amounts are presented before Internal Revenue Code, Section 382 limitations. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 imposed substantial restrictions on the utilization of NOL and tax credits in the event of an ownership change of a corporation. Thus, our ability to utilize all such NOL and credit carryforwards may be limited.
The NOL amounts are presented before Internal Revenue Code, Section 382 limitations (“Section 382”). The Tax Reform Act of 1986 imposed substantial restrictions on the utilization of NOL and tax credits in the event of an ownership change of a corporation. Thus, our ability to utilize all such NOL and credit carryforwards may be limited.
The CARES Act was enacted on March 27, 2020 and provides favorable changes to tax laws for businesses impacted by COVID-19. However, we do not anticipate the income tax law changes will materially benefit us. We did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2022.
The CARES Act was enacted on March 27, 2020, and provides favorable changes to tax laws for businesses impacted by COVID-19. However, we do not anticipate the income tax law changes will materially benefit us. We did not have any material unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2023.
An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the long-lived asset group is not recoverable and is calculated based on the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group over the long-lived asset groups fair value. The Company estimates the fair value of long-lived assets using the present value income approach.
An impairment loss is recognized if it is determined that the long-lived asset group is not recoverable and is calculated based on the excess of the carrying amount of the long-lived asset group over the long-lived asset group’s fair value. The Company estimates the fair value of long-lived assets using present value income approach.
In assessing the recoverability of the Company’s intangible assets, the Company must make estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and also the magnitude of any such charge.
In assessing 39 Table of Contents the recoverability of the Company’s intangible assets, the Company must make estimates and assumptions regarding future cash flows and other factors to determine the fair value of the respective assets. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether an impairment charge is recognized and the magnitude of any such charge.
Intangible assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, trade names, and technology, which were primarily acquired as part of the acquisition of XpresSpa in December 2016 and Hyperpointe in 2022 and were recorded based on the estimated fair value in purchase price allocation.
Intangible assets Intangible assets include customer relationships, trade names, and technology, which were primarily acquired as part of the acquisition of XpresSpa in December 2016, HyperPointe in 2022 and Naples Wax Center in 2023 and were recorded based on the estimated fair value in purchase price allocation.
Income Taxes As of December 31, 2022, our estimated aggregate total NOLs were $150,926 for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $75,045 for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Act of 2017.
Income Taxes As of December 31, 2023, our estimated aggregate total NOLs were $150,926 for U.S. federal purposes, expiring 20 years from the respective tax years to which they relate, and $97,968 for U.S. federal purposes with an indefinite life due to new regulations in the Tax Act of 2017.
Based upon the results of the impairment test, we recorded an impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets, and right of use lease assets of approximately $4,559, $110, and $1,110, respectively in the year ended December 31, 2022.
We recorded an impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets and right of use lease assets of approximately $4,559, $110 and $1,110, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2022.
The decrease in revenue was primarily due to reduction in patient service revenue triggered by the rapid decline of the XpresTest segment as countries continued to relax their testing requirements and decreased testing volumes at our XpresCheck locations as we progressed through 2022.
The decrease in revenue was primarily due to reduction in patient service revenue triggered by the rapid decline of the XpresTest segment. As countries continued to relax their testing requirements and the closure of our XpresCheck locations as we progressed through 2023.
Our total current liabilities balance, which includes accounts payable, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, and operating lease liabilities was approximately $10,956 as of December 31, 2022. The working capital surplus was $36,376 as of December 31, 2022, compared to a working capital surplus of $89,152 as of December 31, 2021.
Our total current liabilities balance, which includes accounts payable, deferred revenue, accrued expenses, and operating lease liabilities was approximately $9,330 as of December 31, 2023. The working capital surplus was $17,236 as of December 31, 2023, compared to a working capital surplus of $36,376 as of December 31, 2022.
We do not expect to record any additional material provisions for unrecognized tax benefits within the next year. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2022, we had approximately $19,038 of cash and cash equivalents, $23,153 in marketable securities, and total current assets of approximately $47,332.
We do not expect to record any additional material provisions for unrecognized tax benefits within the next year. Liquidity and Capital Resources As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $8,437 of cash and cash equivalents, $14,613 in marketable securities, and total current assets of approximately $26,566.
The largest components in the cost of sales are costs of testing kits and labor costs at the location-level, cost of sales also includes rent and related occupancy costs, which primarily includes rent based on percentage of sales, other product costs directly associated with the procurement of retail inventory, and other operating costs.
The largest components in the cost of sales for that segment are costs of testing kits and labor costs at the location-level, rent and related occupancy costs, which primarily includes rent based on percentage of sales, and other operating costs.
Cash provided by financing activities decreased $33,727 primarily due to repurchase of common stock and repayment of Paycheck Protection Program loan. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
Financing activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by financing activities increased by $27,385 primarily due to the repurchase of common stock and repayment of Paycheck Protection Program loan that occurred in 2022. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no obligations, assets or liabilities that would be considered off-balance sheet arrangements.
Non-operating expense, net Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 Inc/(Dec) Non-operating expense, net $ (1,795) $ (1,201) $ (594) 39 Table of Contents The following is a summary of the transactions included in non-operating income (expense), net for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021: Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 Loss on equity investments $ (618) $ (1,045) Foreign exchange loss (664) (18) Bank fees and financing charges (462) (121) Other (51) (17) Total $ (1,795) $ (1,201) As of December 31, 2022, the equity investment in Route1 had a readily determinable fair value of $104.
Other non-operating expenses, net The following is a summary of the transactions included in other non-operating income (expense), net for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Loss on equity investments $ (54) $ (618) Bank fees and financing charges (321) (462) Other (35) (51) Total $ (410) $ (1,131) As of December 31, 2023, the equity investment in Route1 had a readily determinable fair value of $50.
We recorded an unrealized loss of $618 in connection with the remeasurement of the shares of our common stock and warrants of Route 1 obtained in the 2018 sale of Group Mobile to Route 1. Foreign exchange loss primarily pertains to remeasurement of our operating leases in our XpresSpa locations in Turkey.
We recorded an unrealized loss of $54 in connection with the remeasurement of the shares of our common stock and warrants of Route1 obtained in the 2018 sale of Group Mobile to Route1.
Ezra Ernst, who was the chief executive officer of HyperPointe before our acquisition, continues to serve as the chief executive officer of HyperPointe, as well as the chief executive officer of XpresTest, reporting to Scott Milford, XWELL CEO. Our Strategy and Outlook We believe that our company is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest and pent-up demand in travel health and wellness and increasing demand for health and wellness related services and products.
Overview Our Strategy and Outlook We believe that our company is well positioned to benefit from consumers’ growing interest and pent-up demand in travel health and wellness and increasing demand for health and wellness related services and products.
The estimates used to calculate future cash flows are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision. Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimated fair value of each asset group.
Future cash flows are calculated based on forecasts over the estimated remaining useful life of the asset group, which for each of the Company’s locations, is the remaining term of the operating lease. The estimates used to calculate future cash flows are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgments and therefore cannot be determined with precision.
The Company will calculate the future cash flow using what it believes to be the most predictable of several scenarios. Typically, the changes in assumptions run under different business scenarios would not result in a material change in the assessment of the potential impairment or the impairment amount of a locations long-lived asset group.
Typically, the changes in assumptions run under different business scenarios would not result in a material change in the assessment of the potential impairment or the impairment amount of a locations long-lived asset group. But if these estimates or related assumptions were to change materially, the Company may be required to record an impairment charge.
Through right-sizing our existing business, optimizing our cost structure and making acqiuisitions that further leverage the strength of our brand portfolio, XWELL is positioning itself for both financial and operational growth now and in the future. Year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 Revenue Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 Inc/(Dec) Total revenue $ 55,939 $ 73,729 $ (17,790) During the year ended December 31, 2022, total revenues decreased $17,790, or 24%.
Through right-sizing our existing business, optimizing our cost structure, and making acquisitions that further leverage the strength of our brand portfolio, XWELL is positioning itself for both financial and operational growth now and in the future.
Actual results and timing of events could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. Overview On October 25, 2022, we changed our name to XWELL, Inc. (formerly known as XpresSpa Group, Inc.) (“XWELL” or the “Company”) from XpresSpa Group, Inc.
Actual results and timing of events could differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis.
Investing activities During the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash used in investing activities totaled $34,843 compared to net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 of $5,156.
The decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due to the rapid decline of our XpresCheck business. Investing activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash provided by investing activities was $5,650 compared to net cash used in investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 of $34,843.
Cash flows Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 Change Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (24,188) $ 14,561 $ (38,749) Net cash used in investing activities $ (34,843) $ (5,156) $ (29,687) Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities $ (27,377) $ 6,350 $ (33,727) Operating activities During the year ended December 31, 2022, net cash used in operating activities was $24,188 compared to net cash provided by operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2021 of $14,561.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, we used net cash of $16,074 to fund our operating activities. 37 Table of Contents Cash flows Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Change Net cash used in operating activities $ (16,074) $ (24,188) $ 8,114 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities $ 5,650 $ (34,843) $ 40,493 Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities $ 8 $ (27,377) $ 27,385 Operating activities During the year ended December 31, 2023, net cash used in operating activities was $16,074 compared to net cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2022 of $24,188.
We recorded an impairment of property and equipment and right of use lease assets of approximately $68 and $747, respectively, in the year ended December 31, 2021.
Based upon the results of the impairment test, we recorded an impairment of property and equipment, intangible assets, goodwill and right of use lease assets of approximately $1,159, $2,768, $4,024 and $926, respectively for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Critical Accounting Estimates We believe the following accounting estimates to be the most critical estimates we used in preparing our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022. Variable Interest Entities The Company evaluates its ownership, contractual, pecuniary, and other interests in entities to determine if it has any variable interest in a variable interest entity (“VIE”).
We believe the following accounting estimates to be the most critical estimates we used in preparing our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. 38 Table of Contents Goodwill The Company accounts for goodwill under FASB ASC 350-30, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other.
Depreciation and amortization Year ended December 31, 2022 2021 Inc/(Dec) Depreciation and amortization $ 5,429 $ 3,201 $ 2,228 During the year ended December 31, 2022, depreciation and amortization expense increased $2,228, or 69.6%, compared to the depreciation and amortization expense recorded during the year ended December 31, 2021.
That resulted in additional costs of sales. 35 Table of Contents Depreciation and amortization Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Depreciation and amortization $ 2,065 $ 5,429 $ (3,364) During the year ended December 31, 2023, depreciation and amortization expense decreased $3,364, or 62%, compared to the depreciation and amortization expense recorded during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Non-operating expense will be affected by the adjustments to the fair value of our equity investment, which could fluctuate materially from period to period. Fair value of these instruments depends on a variety of assumptions.
The fair value of these instruments depends on a variety of assumptions.
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Our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which had previously been listed under the trading symbol “XSPA” on the Nasdaq Capital Market, now trades under the trading symbol “XWEL” since the opening of the trading market on October 25, 2022.
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Year ended December 31, 2023 compared to the year ended December 31, 2022 Revenue Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Total revenue $ 30,109 $ 55,939 $ (25,830) During the year ended December 31, 2023, total revenues decreased $25,830, or 46%.
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Rebranding to XWELL, Inc. aligned our corporate strategy to build a pure-play health and wellness services company, both in the airport and off-airport marketplace s. XWELL’s subsidiary, XpresSpa Holdings, LLC (“XpresSpa”) has been a global airport retailer of spa services through its XpresSpa spa locations, offering travelers premium spa services, including massage, nail and skin care, as well as spa and travel products. Following a non-essential closure of all spas during the COVID-19 pandemic, XpresSpa reopened 25 domestic locations and operated nine international locations as of December 31, 2022 as described under “Recent Developments - XpresSpa Spa Services” below. Following the temporary closure of all global XpresSpa locations due to the categorization by local jurisdictions of the spa locations as “non-essential services” in connection with the outbreak of COVID-19, we launched our XpresCheck ® segment t hrough XWELL’s subsidiary XpresTest, Inc.
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Cost of sales Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Cost of sales $ 26,428 $ 43,891 $ (17,463) The decrease in total cost of sales during the year ended December 31, 2023, was primarily driven by the corresponding decline in our XpresTest locations as countries continued to relax their testing requirements.
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(“XpresCheck” or “XpresTest”).The XpresCheck Wellness Centers offered COVID-19 and other medical diagnostic testing services to the traveling public, as well as airline, airport and concessionaire employees, and TSA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents during the pandemic . At one point, XpresCheck had 15 locations open in 12 airports across the United States.
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The Company did not reopen spas that were shut down during Covid and close spas that were open during the year that were under performing.
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Following the relaxation of testing requirements by the US and other countries in 2022, XpresCheck locations began to close. As of March 31, 2023, all XpresCheck locations have been closed except for one location serving our military forces being stationed overseas and flying out of of Seattle, WA. Treat, which is operating through XWELL’s subsidiary Treat, Inc.
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The decrease was primarily due to fewer long-lived assets available for depreciation.
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(“Treat”) launched in 2021 as our travel, health and wellness brand transforming the way we provide care to our customers through a suite of health and wellness services supported by an integrated digital platform and a relevant retail offering to the traveling public. Treat’s on-site centers (currently located in JFK International Airport, and in Salt Lake City International Airport) provide access to health and wellness services for travelers.
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Impairment The following table summarizes impairment charges the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, recorded on the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Impairment of goodwill $ 4,024 $ — $ 4,024 Impairment of intangible assets 2,768 $ 110 2,658 Impairment of long-lived assets 1,159 $ 4,559 (3,400) Impairment of right-of-use assets $ 926 $ 1,110 $ (184) We completed an assessment of our property and equipment, intangible assets and right of use lease assets for impairment both as of December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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Our teams provide travel-related diagnostic testing for virus, cold, flu and other illnesses as well as hydration therapy, IV drips, and vitamin injections.
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Salaries and benefits Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Salaries and benefits $ 7,954 $ 9,991 $ (2,037) During the year ended December 31, 2023, salaries and benefits expenses decreased by $2,037 or 20%, primarily due to the closing of unprofitable or poorly performing spas, optimization of systems and processes that support the business, headcount reductions and elimination of infrastructure no longer necessary to support our future growth. 36 Table of Contents Gain on securities, realized and unrealized Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Variance Gain on securities, realized and unrealized $ 912 $ (0) $ 912 Gain on securities is affected by the adjustments to the fair value of our equity investment, which could fluctuate materially from period to period.
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Travelers can purchase time blocks to use our wellness rooms to engage in interactive services like self-guided yoga, meditation and low impact weight exercises or to relax and unplug from the hectic pace of the airport and renew themselves before or after their trip. Treat offers a website (www.treat.com) and mobile app to complement the offering with relevant health and wellness content designed to help people on the go with information that could impact their travel.
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Our primary liquidity and capital requirements are for the maintenance of our current XpresSpa and Treat locations and brand, as well as the expansion outside the airports.
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The platform provides travelers 35 Table of Contents access to a comprehensive online marketplace of services including global illness tracker tools such as the COVID-19 Requirements Map and a scheduler to arrange for direct care at one of our on-site locations. XWELL’s subsidiary, gcg Connect, LLC, operating as HyperPointe segment, which was acquired in January 2022, provides direct to business marketing support across a number of health and health-related channels.
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Cash provided in 2023 came primarily from the sale of marketable securities of approximately $9,417. In addition, the Company had idle cash that they invested during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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From the creation of marketing campaigns for the pharmaceutical industry, to learning management systems to website and health related content creation, HyperPointe is a complementary service provider to XWELL’s health-focused brands as well as prodiving the majority of services to the external community.
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Critical Accounting Estimates We prepare our consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, which require our management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the balance sheet dates, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.
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Although we recognize four segments of business, our strategy for the future is to create and leverage a fully integrated set of products and services that are both profitable and scalable across our portfolio of brands. Additionally, we are expanding our retail strategy, not only adding more products for sale but aligning those products more efficiently to our service offerings.
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To the extent that there are material differences between these estimates and actual results, our financial condition or results of operations would be affected. We base our estimates on our own historical experience and other assumptions that we believe are reasonable after taking account of our circumstances and expectations for the future based on available information.
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This product strategy includes, for example, adding muscle relaxation patches to a neck or back massage to continue treatment after the delivery of the service. We also plan to build our capability for delivering health and wellness services outside of the airport.
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We evaluate these estimates on an ongoing basis.
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We believe operating outside of the airport complements our offering and represents the fastest way to scale the XWELL family of brands. We will be looking to further expand internationally. With international travel slowly returning to pre-pandemic levels, we continue to be opportunistic in our approach, by taking advantage of the current market to growth.
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We consider an accounting estimate to be critical if: (i) the accounting estimate requires us to make assumptions about matters that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimate was made, and (ii) changes in the estimate that are reasonably likely to occur from period to period or use of different estimates that we reasonably could have used in the current period, would have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
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We believe a strategy for international expansion further advances our ability to expand our other brands including biosurveillance outside of the US. These strategic imperatives will be accomplished through development of an infrastructure specifically focused on enabling scalable and efficient growth. Recent Developments XpresSpa Spa Services There are current ly 25 operating XpresSpa domestic locations.
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There are items within our financial statements that require estimation but are not deemed critical, as defined above.
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During 2022, we sold one location in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to its franchisee which now operates both locations at this airport.
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Goodwill represents the cost of a business acquisition in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is not amortized and is reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if facts and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, including goodwill.
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As we continues to monitor fluctuating airport volumes, we will also continue to review operating hours to optimize revenue opportunity. There are also 10 international locations operating, including 2 XpresSpa locations in Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates, 3 XpresSpa locations in Schiphol Amsterdam Airport in the Netherlands and 5 XpresSpa locations in Istanbul Airport in Turkey.
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If it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, the Company performs a quantitative test to identify and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss. The Company compares the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount.
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The Company had signed for 5 locations at Istanbul Airport in Turkey of which 4 opened during the fourth quarter of 2022, with the remaining one location opening in January 2023.
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If the carrying amount exceeds fair value, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered impaired, and that excess is recognized as a goodwill impairment loss.
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We have received rent concessions from landlords on a majority of our leases, allowing for the relief of minimum guaranteed payments in exchange for percentage-of-revenue rent or providing relief from rent through payment deferrals.
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During the quarter ended September 30, 2023, the Company identified a triggering event and as a result recognized an impairment charge of $4,024, which is recorded in goodwill impairment on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets are tested for impairment at the lowest level at which there are identifiable operating cash flows.
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The periods of relief from these payments, which began in March 2020, ranged from three to twenty-eight months enabling us to receive minimum guaranteed payment concessions of approximately $431 and $2,078 during 2022 and 2021, respectively.
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Changes in assumptions could significantly affect the estimated fair value of each asset group. The Company will calculate the future cash flow using what it believes to be the most predictable of several scenarios.
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XpresCheck Wellness Centers XpresTest’s business has management services agreements with state licensed physicians and nurse practitioners, under which we administer a COVID-19 rapid PCR test. During 2022, as countries continued to relax their testing requirements resulting in rapid decline of testing volumes at our XpresCheck locations, we closed all but one XpresCheck Wellness Centers.
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During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company performed its annual impairment testing procedures of long-lived assets and recognized an impairment charge of $1,159 and $926, which is recorded in Impairment of long-lived assets and Impairment of operating lease right-of-use assets on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
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Therefore, as of the date of this report, there is only one operating XpresCheck location operating in one airport. 36 Table of Contents During 2021, XpresTest initiated a $2,001, eight-week pilot program with the CDC in collaboration with Concentric by Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA).
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Fair value estimates are made at a specific point in time, based on relevant information. Based upon the results of the impairment test, we recorded an impairment of intangible assets in Impairment of long-lived assets on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss of approximately $2,768 for the year ended December 31, 2023.
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Under this program, XpresTest conducted biosurveillance monitoring at four major U.S. airports (JFK International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport) aimed at identifying existing and new SARS-CoV-2 variants. On January 31, 2022, we announced the extension of the program, bringing the total contract to $5,534.
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QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Not required as we are a smaller reporting company.
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Approximately $4,166 and $1,368 of the full $5,534 amount was recognized during 2022 and the fourth quarter of 2021, respectively. During the third quarter of 2022, XpresTest, in partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks in continuation of their support to the CDC’s traveler-based SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance program were awarded a new two-year contract.
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The partnership is expected to support public health and biosecurity services totaling approximately $16,000 (for the first year), with an overall potential to exceed $61,000 based on CDC program options and public health priorities.
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As COVID-19 sub variants and other biological threats continue to emerge, the partners plan to expand the program footprint and incorporate innovative modalities and offerings, such as monitoring of wastewater from aircraft lavatories.
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The current contract with Ginkgo Bioworks related to the above partnership contains fixed pricing for which we are entitled to $6,761 for the sample collection (passenger and aircraft wastewater) and $570 for the traveler enrollment initiatives, which represents the amount of consideration to which we are entitled in the first year.
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We recognize revenue over time for both sample collection performance obligations, using the input method based on time elapsed to measure progress towards satisfying each of the performance obligations. We recognize revenue ratably (straight line basis) over the term of the contract (annual increments).
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We will recognize revenue over time for the traveler enrollment initiative performance obligation based on the amount for which we have the right to invoice. We recorded $2,617 in revenue during 2022. Treat Throughout 2022, our Treat brand opened new locations in Phoenix Sky Harbor (pre-security) and Salt Lake City International Airport.
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With respect to these locations in Phoenix and Salt Lake City, agreements had already been executed with the aiports and the decision was made to convert these locations to Treat. By the third quarter of 2022, it became clear that the Treat business was underperforming and as a result, we began to retool the offerings within the Treat locations by providing additional retail as part of our retail strategy expansion as well as lay the foundation to bring more spa-like services into the Treat location in an attempt to unify our core offering. By the fourth quarter of 2022, the decision was made to close the pre-security Treat location at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport.
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As of March 31, 2023, the Treat brand operates 2 locations (JFK International Airport and Salt Lake City International Airport). These remaining Treat locations offer a full retail product offering and a suite of wellness and spa services. HyperPointe Acquisition In January 2022, we acquired gcg Connect, LLC d/b/a HyperPointe.
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HyperPointe is a leading digital healthcare and data analytics relationship marketing agency servicing the global healthcare and pharmaceutical industry. HyperPointe has significant experience in patient and healthcare professional marketing and deep technological experience with CXM (customer experience management) and data analytics.
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Since June 2020, HyperPointe’s management team and suite of services and technology have been used to develop and deploy the technological infrastructure needed to scale the growth of our XpresTest business HyperPointe’s experience in this space continues to serve the XpresTest business and it plays a critical role in the expansion of our on-going biosurveillance collaboration with the CDC.
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