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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024
oTRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission file number: 000-54389
KARTOON STUDIOS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada20-4118216
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
190 N. Canon Drive, 4th FL
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 310-273-4222
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of Exchange where registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareTOON
The NYSE American
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
FORM 10-Q

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.     Financial Statements
Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share and par value data)

As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash$2,741 $4,095 
Investments in Marketable Securities (amortized cost of $6,924 and $12,838, respectively)
6,455 11,950 
Accounts Receivable (net of allowance of $244 and $189, respectively)
12,663 18,072 
Tax Credits Receivable (net of allowance of $570 and $527, respectively)
13,961 20,714 
Notes and Accounts Receivable from Related Party1,389 1,435 
Other Receivable367 103 
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets1,246 740 
Total Current Assets38,822 57,109 
Noncurrent Assets:
Property and Equipment, net1,680 1,877 
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net6,507 7,076 
Finance Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net1,236 1,867 
Film and Television Costs, net1,566 1,295 
Investment in Your Family Entertainment AG17,617 19,094 
Intangible Assets, net21,453 22,993 
Other Assets123 125 
Total Assets$89,004 $111,436 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable$10,265 $16,864 
Participations Payable1,526 1,915 
Accrued Expenses1,075 691 
Accrued Salaries and Wages1,935 1,926 
Deferred Revenue4,793 3,127 
Margin Loan1,056 782 
Production Facilities
9,847 15,336 
Bank Indebtedness423 2,905 
Current Portion of Operating Lease Liabilities1,194 908 
Current Portion of Finance Lease Liabilities1,168 1,120 
Warrant Liability3 63 
Due to Related Party7 3 
Other Current Liabilities297  
Total Current Liabilities33,589 45,640 
Noncurrent Liabilities:
Deferred Revenue3,382 3,458 
Operating Lease Liabilities, Net Current Portion6,104 6,736 
Finance Lease Liabilities, Net Current Portion176 928 
Deferred Tax Liability, net1,386 1,399 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities8 14 
Total Liabilities44,645 58,175 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock, 9,943,999 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
  
0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 6,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
  
Series B Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 1 share authorized, 1 share issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
  
Series C Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
  
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 39,539,207 and 35,323,217 shares issued and 39,463,517 and 35,247,744 outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
356 352 
Additional Paid-in Capital777,883 773,986 
Treasury Stock at Cost, 75,690 and 75,473, respectively, shares of common stock as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
(339)(339)
Accumulated Deficit(731,464)(718,546)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss(3,699)(3,883)
Total Kartoon Studios, Inc. Stockholders' Equity42,737 51,570 
Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries1,622 1,691 
Total Stockholders' Equity44,359 53,261 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity$89,004 $111,436 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Revenues:
Production Services$5,095 $7,033 $7,858 $16,919 
Content Distribution2,396 3,012 4,725 6,313 
Licensing & Royalties27 103 127 149 
Media Advisory & Advertising Services866 890 1,752 1,846 
Total Revenues8,384 11,038 14,462 25,227 
Operating Expenses:
Marketing and Sales292 1,690 736 1,935 
Direct Operating Costs5,845 9,541 10,170 20,826 
General and Administrative6,908 8,370 14,511 17,595 
Impairment of Property and Equipment   120 
Impairment of Intangible Assets   4,023 
Impairment of Goodwill   11,287 
Total Operating Expenses13,045 19,601 25,417 55,786 
Loss from Operations(4,661)(8,563)(10,955)(30,559)
Interest Expense(246)(1,020)(449)(2,105)
Other Expense, net(1,016)(2,858)(1,583)(4,570)
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit (Expense)(5,923)(12,441)(12,987)(37,234)
Income Tax Benefit   934 
Net Loss(5,923)(12,441)(12,987)(36,300)
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests50 16 69 47 
Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studios, Inc.$(5,873)$(12,425)$(12,918)$(36,253)
Net Loss per Share (Basic)$(0.15)$(0.38)$(0.35)$(1.12)
Net Loss per Share (Diluted)$(0.15)$(0.38)$(0.35)$(1.12)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic)38,386,42032,379,85236,842,08332,180,202
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Diluted)38,386,42032,379,85236,842,08332,180,202

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net Loss$(5,923)$(12,441)$(12,987)$(36,300)
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities43 (87)63 743 
Realized Losses on Marketable Securities Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings216 720 357 2,257 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments(52)704 (236)707 
Total Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss207 1,337 184 3,707 
Total Comprehensive Net Loss(5,716)(11,104)(12,803)(32,593)
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests50 16 69 47 
Total Comprehensive Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studios, Inc.$(5,666)$(11,088)$(12,734)$(32,546)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
Common StockPreferred StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNon-Controlling InterestTotal
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202335,247,744$352 1$ $773,986 75,473$(339)$(718,546)$(3,883)$1,691 $53,261 
Issuance of Common Stock for Services53,497– – 74 – – – – 74 
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes49,949– – – – – – – – 
Share Based Compensation– – – – 226 – – – – – 226 
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss– – – – – – – – 161 – 161 
Currency Translation Adjustment– – – – – – – – (184)– (184)
Net Loss– – – – – – – (7,045)– (19)(7,064)
Balance, March 31, 202435,351,190$352 1$ $774,286 75,473$(339)$(725,591)$(3,906)$1,672 $46,474 
Issuance of Common Stock for Services73,745— – 83 — — — — – 83 
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes38,582– – 25 217– – – – 25 
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreement, Net4,000,000 4 – – 3,325 – – – – – 3,329 
Share Based Compensation– – – – 164 – – – – – 164 
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss– – – – – – – – 259 – 259 
Currency Translation Adjustment– – – – – – – – (52)– (52)
Net Loss– – – – – – – (5,873)– (50)(5,923)
Balance, June 30, 202439,463,517$356 1$ $777,883 75,690$(339)$(731,464)$(3,699)$1,622 $44,359 







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Common StockPreferred StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalTreasury StockAccumulated DeficitAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossNon-Controlling InterestTotal
SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount
Balance, December 31, 202231,918,552$319 1$ $762,418 42,633 $(290)$(641,443)$(9,925)$1,790 $112,869 
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes78,0881 – (1)3,700(9)– – – (9)
Fractional Shares Issued Upon Reverse Stock Split117,144 – – – – – – – – – – 
Share Based Compensation– – – – 910 – – – – – 910 
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss– – – – – – – – 2,367 – 2,367 
Currency Translation Adjustment– – – – – – – – 3 – 3 
Net Loss– – – – – – – (23,828)– (31)(23,859)
Balance, March 31. 2023 32,113,784$320 1$ $763,327 46,333$(299)$(665,271)$(7,555)$1,759 $92,281 
Issuance of Common Stock for Services404,251– – 997 – – – – 997 
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes224,98829 – (29)2,165(6)– – – (6)
Proceeds From Warrant Exchange, net2,311,5502 – 4,855 – – – – 4,857 
Share Based Compensation– – 717 – – – – 717 
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss– – – – – 633 – 633 
Currency Translation Adjustment– – – – – 704 – 704 
Net Loss– – – – (12,425)– (16)(12,441)
Balance, June 30, 2023 35,054,573$351 1$ $769,867 48,498$(305)$(677,696)$(6,218)$1,743 $87,742 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Loss$(12,987)$(36,300)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:
Amortization of Film and Television Costs144 474 
Depreciation and Amortization of Property, Equipment & Intangible Assets1,201 1,324 
Amortization of Right-of-Use Asset971 1,486 
Amortization of Premium on Marketable Securities44 322 
Share-Based Compensation Expense390 1,627 
Impairment of Film and Television Costs17  
Impairment of Intangible Assets 4,023 
Impairment of Goodwill 11,287 
Impairment of Property and Equipment 120 
Deferred Income Taxes (934)
Marketing Expenses in Exchange for Stock 1,195 
(Gain) Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investments in Your Family Entertainment AG881 (3,427)
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Foreign Currency of Equity Investments in Your Family Entertainment AG596 (295)
Gain on Warrant Revaluation(60)(6,202)
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities357 2,257 
Warrant Incentive Expense 12,664 
Stock Issued for Services158 997 
Credit Loss Expense114 246 
Other Non-Cash Items3 (3)
Decrease (Increase) in Operating Assets:
Accounts Receivable, net5,322 7,217 
Other Receivable(270)749 
Tax Credits Earned (less capitalized)(4,128)(8,931)
Tax Credits Received, net10,251 10,419 
Film and Television Costs, net(440)(689)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets(513)(563)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities:
Accounts Payable(6,592)(5,219)
Accrued Salaries & Wages52 54 
Accrued Expenses384 339 
Accrued Production Costs643 473 
Participations Payable(441)(813)
Deferred Revenue1,682 (4,216)
Lease Liability(413)(297)
Due to Related Party(1)53 
Other Liabilities(19)(24)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities$(2,654)$(10,587)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Repayments from/(Loans to) Related Party for Note Receivables45 1,357 
Proceeds from Principal Collections on Marketable Securities 460 
Proceeds from Sales and Maturities of Marketable Securities5,514 34,169 
Investment in Intangible Assets, net(7) 
Purchase of Property & Equipment(34)(38)
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities$5,518 $35,948 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from Margin Loan6,297 8,582 
Repayments of Margin Loan(6,022)(41,778)
Proceeds from Production Facilities4,285 6,866 
Repayment of Production Facilities(9,653)(8,315)
(Repayments of )/Proceeds from Bank Indebtedness, net(2,628)2,931 
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreement3,329  
Principal Payments on Finance Lease Obligations(389)(1,216)
Debt Issuance Costs(48)(45)
Proceeds from Warrant Exchange, net 5,299 
Shares Withheld for Taxes on Vested Restricted Shares25 (15)
Payment for Warrant Put Option Exercise (250)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities$(4,804)$(27,941)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash586 (13)
Net Decrease in Cash(1,354)(2,593)
Beginning Cash4,095 7,432 
Ending Cash$2,741 $4,839 
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information
Cash Paid for Interest$75 $285 
Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities
Leased Assets Obtained in Exchange for New Finance Lease Liabilities$ $1,216 
Warrants Issued for Services$ $443 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
June 30, 2024
Note 1: Organization and Business
Organization and Nature of Business
Kartoon Studios, Inc. (formerly known as Genius Brands International, Inc.; “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global content and brand management company that creates, produces, licenses, and broadcasts timeless and educational, multimedia animated content for children. Led by experienced industry personnel, the Company distributes its content primarily on streaming platforms and television, and licenses properties for a broad range of consumer products based on the Company’s characters. The Company is a “work for hire” producer for many of the streaming outlets and animated content intellectual property (“IP”) holders. In the children’s media sector, the Company’s portfolio features “content with a purpose” for toddlers to tweens, providing enrichment as well as entertainment. With the exception of selected WOW Unlimited Media Inc. (“Wow”) titles, the Company’s programs, along with licensed programs, are being broadcast in the United States on the Company’s wholly-owned advertisement supported video on demand (“AVOD”) service, its free ad supported TV (“FAST”) channels and subscription video on demand (“SVOD”) outlets, Kartoon Channel! and Ameba TV, as well as linear streaming platforms. These streaming platforms include Comcast, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV, Apple iOS, Android TV, Android mobile, Pluto TV, Xumo, Tubi, YouTube, YouTube Kids and via KartoonChannel.com, as well as Samsung and LG smart TVs. The Company's in-house owned and produced animated shows include Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Llama Llama starring Jennifer Garner, and Rainbow Rangers, KC Pop Quiz and Shaq’s Garage starring Shaquille O’Neal. The Company’s library titles include the award-winning Baby Genius, adventure comedy Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab®, and Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club, created with and starring iconic investor Warren Buffett, Team Zenko Go!, Reboot, Bee & PuppyCat: Lazy in Space and Castlevania.
The Company also licenses its programs to other services worldwide, in addition to the operation of its own channels, including, but not limited to, Netflix, Paramount+, Max, Nickelodeon, and satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasters around the world.
Through the Company’s investments in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG (“YFE”), a publicly traded company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (RTV-Frankfurt), it has gained access to one of the largest animation catalogues in Europe with over 50 titles consisting of over 1,600 episodes, and a global distribution network which currently covers over 60 territories worldwide.
Through the ownership of Wow, the Company established an affiliate relationship with Mainframe Studios, which is one of the largest animation producers in the world. In addition, Wow owns Frederator Networks Inc. (“Frederator”) and its Channel Frederator Network, the largest animation focused multi-channel network on YouTube with over 2,500 channels. Frederator also owns Frederator Studios, focused on developing and producing shorts and series for and with partners. Over the past 20 years, Frederator Studios has partnered with Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon.

The Company has rights to a select amount of valuable IP, including among them a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, LLC (“SLU”), through which it controls the name, likeness, signature, and all consumer product and IP rights to Stan Lee (the “Stan Lee Assets”). Known by his signature phrase “Excelsior!”, Stan Lee is one of the most prolific and legendary creators of all time. As Marvel's editor-in-chief, Stan "The Man" Lee helped build a universe of interlocking continuity, one where fans felt as if they could turn a street corner and run into a superhero from Spider-Man to the Fantastic Four, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and more. Stan went on to become Marvel’s editorial director and publisher in 1972 and was eventually named chairman emeritus. He was the co-creator of characters appearing in 4 of the top 10 box office movies of all time, which featured Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, and of course the Avengers, accounting for billions of dollars of revenue for Marvel and the Walt Disney Company.

The Company also owns The Beacon Media Group, LLC (“Beacon Media”) and The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd. (“Beacon Communications”) (collectively, “Beacon”), a leading North American marketing and media agency specializing in creating impactful connections between consumers and brands across various industries. With a focus on in-depth research and analysis the agency equips brands with a deep understanding of media landscapes, trends, and platform patterns across generations along with developing highly effective media strategies that deliver results for clients. Beacon
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represents over 30 kids and family clients including Bandai Namco, Moose Toys, Bazooka Candy Brands, Goliath Games, Playmates Toys, Cra-Z-Art, and Zebra Pens.
In addition, the Company owns the Canadian company Ameba Inc. (“Ameba”), which distributes SVOD service for kids and has become a focal point of revenue for TOON Media Networks’ subscription offering.
Recent Transactions
The Company announced the initial closing of its registered direct offering of up to $7,000,000 (the “Offering”) on April 23, 2024. In the initial closing, the Company sold 3,900,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-funded Warrants”) to an institutional investor (the "Investor"), at $1.00 per share of Common Stock and $0.99 per Pre-funded Warrant, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4,000,000, prior to deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses, pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated April 18, 2024 (the “SPA”). Pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the Investor has the sole option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock and/or Pre-funded Warrants as part of the Offering, at $1.00 per share of Common Stock and $0.99 per Pre-Funded Warrant, in up to three subsequent closings during the 180-day period following the date of the SPA in which each subsequent closing is equal to no less than $1,000,000, whereby the Company would receive additional aggregate gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (together with the gross proceeds from the initial closing, up to a total of $7,000,000), prior to deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. Additionally, the Company has 4,784,909 warrants with a reprice option that was triggered by the registered direct offering which reduced the exercise price from $2.50 per share to $1.00 per share.
On June 21, 2024, the Company announced the launch of “Winnie-the-Pooh” on the Kartoon Channel through a $30.0 million joint venture with Catalyst Venture Partners. The JV partnership stipulates after Catalyst Venture Partners recoup their investment, the ownership and profit split between the partners is 60% to Kartoon Studios and 40% to Catalyst Venture Partners. “Winnie-the-Pooh” is based on the designs and stories of one of the most successful brands of all time, A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh,” a property that has generated over $80 billion in sales over the last four decades and is estimated to currently generate $3-$6 billion per year for The Walt Disney Company. Catalyst Venture Partners will provide the full amount of the production finance with the plan to include an animated holiday movie, five holiday specials and 4 year episode series.
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $2.7 million, which decreased by $1.4 million as compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to cash used in financing activities of $4.8 million and cash used for operating activities of $2.7 million, offset by cash provided by investing activities of $5.5 million. The cash used in financing activities was primarily due to repayments of the production facilities, margin loan and bank indebtedness, net of proceeds from each, resulting in net cash used of $7.7 million, offset by proceeds from the Offering of $3.3 million. The cash provided by investing activities was due to sales of marketable securities of $5.5 million.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company held available-for-sale marketable securities with a fair value of $6.5 million, a decrease of $5.5 million as compared to December 31, 2023 due to sales and maturities during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The available-for-sale securities consist principally of corporate and government debt securities and are also available as a source of liquidity.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s margin loan balance was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $6.3 million from its investment margin account and repaid $6.0 million primarily with cash received from sales and maturities of marketable securities. The borrowed amounts were primarily used for operational costs. The interest rates for the borrowings fluctuate based on the Fed Funds Upper Target plus 0.60%. The weighted average interest rates were 0.82% and 0.98%, respectively, on average margin loan balances of $9.8 million and $27.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $12,429 and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $31,061 and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The investment margin account borrowings do not mature but are collateralized by the marketable securities held by the same custodian and the custodian can issue a
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margin call at any time, effecting a payable on demand loan. Due to the call option, the margin loan is recorded as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company is subject to financial and customary affirmative and negative non-financial covenants on the revolving demand facility and equipment lease agreements that have an aggregate total outstanding balance of $1.3 million U.S. dollars (“USD”) or $1.7 million of Canadian dollars (“CAD”).

During March 2024, the Company amended the revolving demand facility, equipment lease line, and treasury risk management facility. As a result of the amendment, the revolving demand facility allows for draws of up to CAD 1.0 million to be made by way of CAD prime rate loans, CAD overdrafts, USD base rate loans or letters of credit up to a maximum of $200,000 in either CAD or USD and having a term of up to 1 year. The CAD prime borrowings and overdrafts bear interest at a rate equal to bank prime plus 2.00% per annum. The USD base rate borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to bank base rate plus 2.00% per annum. In addition, the equipment lease line was terminated, however, the Company has and will continue to make the regular principal and interest payments under the specific financing terms of the existing equipment lease agreements. The amendment removed the treasury risk management facility that allowed for advances of up to CAD 0.5 million. As of the date of the amendment and June 30, 2024 there were no outstanding amounts drawn under the treasury risk management facility. The amendment also introduced revised financial covenants that are effective as of March 15, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was not in compliance with two financial covenants. The financial covenants required the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity threshold and to complete a minimum equity raise by June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, the Company’s remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD 1.2 million are subject to repayment. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024. The amendment and covenant violation did not have any impact on the Company’s production facilities that are separate from the revolving demand facility and are used for financing specific productions.

Historically, the Company has incurred net losses. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company reported net losses of $5.9 million and $12.4 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company reported net losses of $13.0 million and $36.3 million, respectively. The Company reported net cash used in operating activities of $2.7 million and cash used in operating activities of $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $731.5 million and total stockholders’ equity of $44.4 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total current assets of $38.8 million, including cash of $2.7 million and marketable securities of $6.5 million, and total current liabilities of $33.6 million. The Company had working capital of $5.2 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to working capital of $11.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Management has evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to the Company’s ability to meet its obligations and noted the Company has sufficient marketable securities and investments to fund operations for the next 12 months from the issuance date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“the Form 10-Q”). In addition, the Company has the ability to reduce operating costs and use equity and equity-linked instruments to pay for services and compensation.
Note 2: Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 9, 2024. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, expenses and other comprehensive income/(loss) that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events, historical experience, actions that the company may undertake in the future and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Prior Periods and Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s reported total revenues, expenses, net loss, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity, non-controlling interests or cash flows. No reclassifications of prior period balances were material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of financial results for a full year or any other period. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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The following is provided to update the Company’s significant accounting policies previously described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

As of June 30, 2024, the gross amounts of FX forwards in an asset and liability position subject to a master netting arrangement resulted in a net liability of $0.3 million recorded within Other Current Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the FX contracts were fully settled and netted to zero on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded a a realized loss of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, on FX forward contracts within Production Services Revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The change in fair value of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, was recorded as an unrealized gain within Production Services Revenue on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Loss
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an allowance for credit loss of $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Tax Credits Receivable
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $14.0 million and $20.7 million, respectively, in current tax credit receivables related to Wow’s film and television productions were recorded, net of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, recorded as an allowance for credit loss. It is estimated that the Company will collect the receivables balance; therefore, no additional reserve was recorded.
Concentration of Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“FDIC”) or the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“CDIC”) insured amounts. Balances on interest bearing deposits at banks in the United States are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per account and deposits in banks in Canada are insured by the CDIC up to Canadian Dollar (“CAD”) 100,000. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had nine and ten bank deposit accounts with an aggregate uninsured balance of $1.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
The Company has a managed account with a financial institution. The managed account maintains its investments in marketable securities of approximately $6.5 million and $12.0 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Assets in the managed account are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) up to $500,000 (with a limit of $250,000 for cash). In addition, the financial institution provides additional “excess of SIPC” coverage which insures up to $1.0 billion. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company did not have account balances held at this financial institution that exceed the insured balances.
The Company’s investment portfolio consists of investment-grade securities diversified among security types, industries and issuers. The Company’s policy limits the amount of credit exposure to any one security issue or issuer and the Company believes no significant concentration of credit risk exists with respect to these investments.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had four customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 80.9% of the total revenue.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had three customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 66.7% of the total revenue. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had three customers whose total accounts receivable exceeded 10% of the total accounts receivable. These customers accounted for 66.0% of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2024.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had four customers whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 81.2% of the total revenue.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had three customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 71.4% of the total revenue. As of June 30, 2023, the
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Company had four customers whose total accounts receivable exceeded 10% of the total accounts receivable. These customers accounted for 70.4% of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2023.
There is significant financial risk associated with a dependence upon a small number of customers. The Company periodically assesses the financial strength of these customers and establishes allowances for any anticipated credit losses.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table summarizes the marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
Level 1Level 2Total Fair Value
Investments in Marketable Securities:
Corporate Bonds$3,142 $ $3,142 
U.S. agency and government sponsored securities 1,863 1,863 
U.S. states and municipalities 1,450 1,450 
Total$3,142 $3,313 $6,455 
Fair values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio. The Company’s marketable securities are considered to be available-for-sale investments as defined under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. An allowance for credit loss was not recorded for the marketable securities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Refer to Note 5 for additional details.
New Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
In October 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements. The new guidance clarifies or improves disclosure and presentation requirements on a variety of topics in the codification. The amendments will align the requirements in the FASB Accounting Standard Codification with the SEC’s regulations. The amendments are effective prospectively on the date each individual amendment is effectively removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is not expected to be material.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting – Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures. The amendments enhance disclosures of significant segment expenses by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), extend certain annual disclosures to interim periods, and permit more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires that an entity, on an annual basis, disclose additional income tax information, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendment in the ASU is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures and is not expected to be material.
Note 3: Variable Interest Entity
In July 2020, the Company entered into a binding term sheet with POW! Entertainment, LLC. (“POW”) in which the Company agreed to form an entity with POW to exploit certain rights in intellectual property created by Stan Lee, as well as the name and likeness of Stan Lee. The entity is called “Stan Lee Universe, LLC” (“SLU”). POW and the Company
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executed an Operating Agreement for the joint venture, effective as of June 1, 2021. The purpose of the acquisition was to enable the Company to assume the worldwide rights, in perpetuity, to the name, physical likeness, physical signature, live-action and animated motion picture, television, online, digital, publishing, comic book, merchandising and licensing rights to Stan Lee and over 100 original Stan Lee creations (the “Stan Lee Assets”), from which the Company plans to develop and license multiple properties each year.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, SLU generated net loss of $49,895 and net income of $15,911, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, SLU generated net loss of $69,199 and net income $47,334, respectively. There were no contributions or distributions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, and there were no changes in facts and circumstances that would result in a re-evaluation of the VIE assessment.
Note 4: Investment in Equity Interest
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owned 6,857,132 shares of YFE. At the time of the initial investment in 2021, it was determined that based on the Company’s 28.69% ownership in YFE, the Company had significant influence over the entity. Therefore, under the equity method of accounting, the Company elected to account for the investment at fair value under the fair value option. Under the fair value option, the investment is remeasured and recorded at fair value each reporting period, with the change recorded through earnings. As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was determined to be $17.6 million recorded within noncurrent assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value as of June 30, 2024 decreased by net $1.5 million, as compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease is the effect of foreign currency remeasurement from EURO to USD resulting in a loss of $0.6 million and share price fluctuations resulting in a loss of $0.9 million. The total change in fair value is recorded within Other Expense, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s ownership in YFE was 44.8%.
Note 5: Marketable Securities
The Company classifies and accounts for its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale securities (“AFS”) and the securities are stated at fair value. Per ASC 326, the Company is required to recognize an allowance for credit losses on its AFS debt securities and recognize a credit loss expense once securities become impaired.
The investments in marketable securities had an adjusted cost basis of $6.9 million and a market value of $6.5 million as of June 30, 2024. The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$3,362 $(220)$3,142 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (137)1,863 
U.S. States and Municipalities1,562 (112)1,450 
Total$6,924 $(469)$6,455 
The investments in marketable securities as of December 31, 2023 had an adjusted cost basis of $12.8 million and a market value of $12.0 million. The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$6,333 $(425)$5,908 
U.S. Treasury646 (37)609 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (148)1,852 
U.S. States and Municipalities3,859 (278)3,581 
Total$12,838 $(888)$11,950 
The Company holds 5 AFS securities, all of which were in an unrealized loss position and have been in an unrealized loss position for a period greater than 12 months as of June 30, 2024. The AFS securities held by the Company as of December 31, 2023 had also been in an unrealized loss position for a period greater than 12 months. The Company reported the net unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, an allowance for credit loss was not recognized as the issuers of the securities
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had not established a cause for default, various rating agencies had reaffirmed each security's investment grade status and the Company did not have the intent, nor is it required to sell its securities prior to recovery.
Realized losses of $0.2 million and $0.7 million were recognized in earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Realized losses of $0.4 million and $2.3 million were recognized in earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The losses were due to selling securities prior to maturity to prevent further market condition losses on the securities.
The contractual maturities of the Company’s marketable investments as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value
Due within 1 year$186 
Due after 1 year through 5 years6,269 
Total$6,455 
The Company may sell certain of its marketable debt securities prior to their stated maturities for reasons including, but not limited to, managing liquidity, credit risk, duration and asset allocation.
Note 6: Property and Equipment, net
The Company has property and equipment as follows (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Furniture and Equipment$118 $117 
Computer Equipment225 219 
Leasehold Improvements2,212 2,200 
Software219 192 
Property and Equipment, gross2,774 2,728 
Less Accumulated Depreciation(913)(724)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(181)(127)
Property and Equipment, net$1,680 $1,877 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $0.1 million for both respective periods. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $0.2 million for both respective periods.
The Company did not incur any impairment charges on its property and equipment during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to changes in the Company's estimated undiscounted future cash flows, a reassessment of its long-lived assets was performed. As a result, the carrying value of one of the Company's asset group’s property and equipment assets were written down to zero and an Impairment of Property and Equipment of $0.1 million was recorded within Operating Expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.

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Note 7: Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net
Leased right-of-use assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Office Lease Assets$9,437 $9,437 
Equipment Lease Assets5,360 5,360 
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross14,797 14,797 
Accumulated Amortization(6,207)(5,237)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(847)(617)
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net$7,743 $8,943 
As of June 30, 2024, the weighted-average lease term for the Company’s operating leases was 78 months and the weighted-average discount rate was 11.1%. As of December 31, 2023, the weighted-average lease term for operating leases was 83 months and the weighted-average discount rate was 11.1%.
Operating lease costs during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were $0.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively, recorded within General and Administrative Expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease costs during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively, recorded within General and Administrative Expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded finance lease costs of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, primarily comprised of ROU amortization of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded finance lease costs of $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, primarily comprised of ROU amortization of $0.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively. ROU amortization is recorded within General and Administrative Expenses and accretion of interest expense is recorded within Other Expense, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Note 8: Film and Television Costs, net
The following table highlights the activity in Film and Television Costs as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 2022$7,780 
Additions to Film and Television Costs1,078 
Disposals(41)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(7,536)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment14 
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 20231,295 
Additions to Film and Television Costs441 
Disposals(10)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(152)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(8)
Film and Television Costs, net as of June 30, 2024$1,566 
The Company had a write-down of $7,832 and a disposal of $9,509 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and did not record any significant impairment charges on film costs during the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. There were no additional write downs or disposals within the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.
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Note 9: Intangible Assets, net
Intangible Assets, net
The Company had the following intangible assets (in thousands) with their weighted average remaining amortization period (in years):
Intangible Assets, net
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization PeriodAs of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Customer Relationships6.0$17,429 $17,325 
Digital Networks13.8803 803 
Trade Names66.99,957 9,970 
Logo0.57  
Intangible Assets, gross28,196 28,098 
Less Accumulated Amortization(4,909)(3,794)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(1,834)(1,311)
Intangible Assets, net$21,453 $22,993 
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During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 the Company recorded intangible asset amortization expense of $0.5 million for each reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded intangible asset amortization expense of $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
The Company did not incur any impairment charges on its definite and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a total Impairment of Intangible Assets of $4.0 million within Operating Expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The impairment charge consisted of a write-down of definite-lived intangible assets of $2.8 million due to a decrease in an asset group’s estimated undiscounted cash flows. Furthermore, it was determined that the Frederator tradename, an indefinite-lived intangible asset, was impaired by $1.3 million.
Expected future amortization of intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year:
2024$1,027 
20252,040 
20262,040 
20272,040 
20282,040 
Thereafter6,764 
Total$15,951 
As of June 30, 2024, $5.5 million of the Company’s intangible assets related to the acquired trade names from the Wow acquisition had indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization.
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Note 10: Deferred Revenue
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had aggregate short term and long term deferred revenue of $8.2 million and $6.6 million, respectively. The increase in deferred revenue is primarily related to the stage of progress of various productions as of June 30, 2024, compared to the progress as of December 31, 2023. Wow's deferred revenue balance relates to cash received from customers for productions in progress. Revenue is fully recognized upon production completion. Deferred revenue also includes both (i) variable fee contracts with licensees and customers in which the Company collected advances and minimum guarantees against future royalties and (ii) fixed fee contracts. The Company recognizes revenue related to these contracts when all revenue recognition criteria have been met.
Note 11: Margin Loan
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s margin loan balance was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $6.3 million from its investment margin account and repaid $6.0 million primarily with cash received from sales and maturities of marketable securities. The borrowed amounts were primarily used for operational costs. The interest rates for the borrowings fluctuate based on the Fed Funds Upper Target plus 0.60%. The weighted average interest rates were 0.82% and 0.98%, respectively, on average margin loan balances of $9.8 million and $27.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $12,429 and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $31,061 and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The investment margin account borrowings do not mature but are collateralized by the marketable securities held by the same custodian and the custodian can issue a margin call at any time, effecting a payable on demand loan. Due to the call option, the margin loan is recorded as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Note 12: Bank Indebtedness and Production Facilities

The Company has certain credit facilities (together, the “Facilities”) that are comprised of the following:

Revolving Demand Facility

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an outstanding balance of $0.4 million (CAD 0.6 million) and $2.9 million (CAD 3.8 million), respectively, on the revolving demand facility by way of bank prime rate loan draws, included as Bank Indebtedness within current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

During March 2024, the Company amended the revolving demand facility. As a result of the amendment, the revolving demand facility allows for draws of up to CAD 1.0 million to be made by way of CAD prime rate loans, CAD overdrafts, USD base rate loans or letters of credit up to a maximum of $0.2 million in either CAD or USD and having a term of up to 1 year. The CAD prime borrowings and overdrafts bear interest at a rate equal to bank prime plus 2.00% per annum. The USD base rate borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to bank base rate plus 2.00% per annum.

Treasury Risk Management Facility

During March 2024, an amendment was entered into that removed the treasury risk management facility. As of the date of the amendment and December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding amounts drawn under the treasury risk management facility.

Production Facilities

The production facilities are used for financing specific productions. The Company’s production facilities bear interest at rates ranging from bank prime plus 1.00% - 1.25% per annum. The production facilities are generally repayable on demand and are guaranteed and secured by the Company with no limitations for maximum potential future payments. The security reflects substantially all of the Company's tangible and intangible assets including a combination of federal and provincial tax credits, other government incentives, production service agreements and license agreements.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an outstanding balance of $9.8 million (CAD 13.5 million), including $1.3 million (CAD 1.8 million) of interest, and $15.3 million (CAD 20.3 million), including
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$1.4 million (CAD 1.9 million) of interest, respectively, recorded as Production Facilities, net within current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equipment Lease Line

During March 2024, the equipment lease line was terminated, however, the Company continued to make the regular principal and interest payments under the specific financing terms of the existing equipment lease agreements. Each existing transaction under the equipment lease line has specific financing terms in respect of the leased equipment such as term, finance amount, rate, and payment terms. The finance rates for these equipment leases range from 4.19% to 7.18% with remaining lease terms of 1 - 25 months as of June 30, 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of $0.9 million (CAD 1.2 million) was included within current Finance Lease Liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equipment Lease Facility

The Company also entered into an equipment lease agreement with a Canadian bank. This additional equipment lease facility allows the Company to finance equipment purchases of up to CAD 1.4 million in total. Each transaction under the equipment lease line has specific financing terms in respect of the leased equipment such as term, finance amount, rate, and payment terms. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has leases remaining under this facility with finance rates of 7.52% to 8.20% and remaining lease terms of 17 - 25 months.

As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of $0.4 million (CAD 0.6 million) was included within current and noncurrent Finance Lease Liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Loan Covenants, Violations and Waiver

The Company is subject to financial and customary affirmative and negative non-financial covenants on the revolving demand facility and equipment lease agreements that have an aggregate total outstanding balance of $1.3 million (CAD 1.7 million).

The Company has continued to make its regular principal and interest payments in a timely basis since the effective borrowing date.

The revolving demand facility and the equipment lease line can be called at any time by the lender as per the original and amended terms of the facilities. The Company was not in compliance with two financial covenants as of June 30, 2024. The financial covenants required the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity threshold and to complete a minimum equity raise by June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, the Company’s remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD 1.2 million are subject to repayment. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024.

Note 13: Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the total number of authorized shares of common stock was 190,000,000.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 39,463,517 and 35,247,744 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively.
Preferred Stock
The Company has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share. The board of directors is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by the Company’s stockholders, to issue from time-to-time shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Each series of preferred stock will have such number of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined by the board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and preemptive rights.
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In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Wow, certain eligible Canadian stockholders, noteholders and optionholders of Wow elected to receive the Exchangeable Shares in the capital of the Wow Exchange Co. Inc. (“ExchangeCo”) instead of shares of the Company’s common stock to which they were otherwise entitled.
The shares of ExchangeCo are exchangeable into shares of the Company’s common stock in accordance with their terms. Holders of the ExchangeCo shares are entitled to defined voting rights (the “Voting Rights”) in the Company pursuant to a voting and exchange trust agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) dated April 6, 2022 among the Company, ExchangeCo, 1329258 B.C. Ltd. and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the “Voting Trustee”). The Voting Trustee holds a single share of Series B Preferred Stock in the capital of the Company (the “Special Voting Share”), which grants the Voting Trustee that number of votes at the meetings of the Company’s stockholders as is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that at such time have not been delivered pursuant to the tender of ExchangeCo shares. The Voting Trustee is required to exercise each vote attached to the Special Voting Share only as directed by the relevant holder of the underlying Company shares of common stock and, in the absence of any instructions, will not exercise voting rights with respect to the applicable shares.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 0 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was 1 share of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 0 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding.
Note 14: Stock Options
On September 1, 2020, the Company adopted the Kartoon Studios, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) as voted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of common stock, which does not include shares that the Company may issue related to acquisitions. On May 23, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares from 3,000,000 shares of common stock in the initial 2020 Plan. The 2020 Plan replaced the previously adopted 2015 Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) that had a total number of authorized shares of 216,767, however the remaining 12,000 outstanding shares granted under the 2015 Plan, as of June 30, 2024, remain to be governed under such plan. All expired or terminated shares granted under the 2015 Plan, that have not been vested or exercised, reverts to and again becomes available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase 35,000 and no options, respectively. The 35,000 options to purchase common stock had a weighted-average grant date fair market value of $24,210. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, upon termination of certain employees, the Company accelerated the vesting of any unvested options held by the employees pursuant to their employment agreements. This resulted in 55,816 options becoming immediately vested on the separation date and $0.1 million in expense recognized by the Company.
The fair value of the options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”) option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
Exercise Price$0.95 
Dividend Yield %
Volatility92.1 %
Risk-free interest rate4.3 %
Expected life of options5.0 years
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The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20231,183,9085.56$14.96 
Granted35,0004.97$0.95 
Exercised$ 
Forfeited/Cancelled(254,302)$21.00 
Expired(5,800)$19.90 
Outstanding at June 30, 2024958,8065.27$12.81 
Unvested at June 30, 2024107,3494.48$4.40 
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2024851,4575.37$13.87 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $40,317 and $0.3 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options.. Share-based compensation expense is included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense at June 30, 2024 was $0.1 million which will be recognized through the second quarter of 2025 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024 had an aggregated intrinsic value of zero.
Note 15: Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are granted under the Company’s 2020 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted 194,680 and 34,431 fully vested RSUs to the Company’s board members and consultants, with a fair market value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
An aggregate of 215,773 shares of common stock were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of RSUs vested during the current and prior periods.
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-
Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Unvested at December 31, 2023982,625$13.42 
Granted194,680$1.23 
Vested(199,805)$1.65 
Forfeited$ 
Unvested at June 30, 2024977,500$13.35 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSUs. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unvested share-based compensation as of June 30, 2024 was $0.2 million which will be recognized through the fourth quarter of 2026 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The total fair value of shares vested during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $0.3 million.
Note 16: Warrants
The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity:
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WarrantsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
Granted100,000$1.00 
Exercised$– 
Expired(26,000)$26.88 
Forfeitures$– 
Outstanding at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
As of June 30, 2024, 89,286 derivative warrants classified as a liability as issued with convertible notes in 2020 to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock remained outstanding and are revalued each reporting period. As of June 30, 2024, the warrants were revalued at approximately $2,606, resulting in a $0.1 million decrease in the liability as compared to December 31, 2023. The change in value was recorded as a Gain on Revaluation of Warrants within Other Expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and within the Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Company has 4,784,909 warrants as of December 31, 2023 with a reprice option that was triggered by the registered direct offering which reduced the exercise price from $2.50 per share to $1.00 per share. The reduction in exercise price reduced the Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share from $8.19 before the reprice to $7.14 after the reprice.
The fair value of the outstanding derivative warrants was determined by using the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model based on the following assumptions as of June 30, 2024:
Market Price$1.03 
Exercise Price$2.10 
Dividend Yield %
Volatility60 %
Risk-free Interest Rate5.09 %
Expected Life of Warrants0.71 years
Note 17: Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Other Expense, net
Components of Other Expense, net, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
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Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Interest Expense (a)$(246)$(1,020)$(449)$(2,105)
Warrant Incentive Expense (b) (12,664) (12,664)
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants (c)23 6,063 60 6,202 
Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investment in YFE (d)(881)4,322 (881)3,427 
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments (e)(216)(720)(357)(2,257)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange (f)(330)35 (980)355 
Interest Income (g)42 158 95 468 
Finance Lease Interest Expense (h)(24)(54)(54)(104)
Other (i)370 2 534 3 
Other Expense, net
$(1,016)$(2,858)$(1,583)$(4,570)
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(a)
Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, primarily due to interest incurred on bank indebtedness.
(b)
There was no warrant incentive expense in 2024.
(c)
The Gain on Revaluation of Warrants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to the changes in fair value of the remaining outstanding warrant classified as a liability due to decreases in market price.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the loss on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of a decrease in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2024.
(e)
The Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities prior to maturity.
(f)
The Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily related to the revaluation of the YFE investment, resulting in a loss of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively due to the EURO fluctuation to USD as compared to the prior reporting period. The remaining balance is related to remeasurements of transactions made in foreign currencies that are outstanding as of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of interest income, net of premium amortization expense, recorded for the investments in marketable securities.
(h)
The Finance Lease Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.







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Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(a)
Interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of $0.6 million and $1.3 million of interest incurred on the margin loan, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of interest incurred on production facilities loans and bank indebtedness assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition.


(b)
The Warrant Incentive Expense is related to the $12.7 million fair value of Exchange Warrants that were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to certain existing warrant holders in exchange for previously issued outstanding warrants and $3.5 million recorded as the incremental expense of the 2021 Warrants immediately before and after the repricing.
(c)
The gain on warrant revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to the $6.0 million change in fair value as of the end of the reporting period of the Exchange and SEG Warrants compared to the fair value at issuance date.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the gain on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of an increase in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2023.
(e)
The net realized loss on marketable securities reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities and issuers' prepayments of principals on certain mortgage-backed securities.
(f)
The gain on foreign currency exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily related to the EURO weakening against the USD compared to the three and six months ended prior period.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of cash interest received of $0.3 million and $0.7 million from the investments in marketable securities, respectively, net of premium amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
(h)The finance lease interest expense represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line. Prior to the acquisition of Wow, finance leases did not exist.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
Note 18: Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets at currently enacted tax rates for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
ASC 740 provides guidance on the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. ASC 740 requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Income tax benefit was $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which related to impairments of certain intangible assets during the first quarter of 2023 resulting in a decrease to the Deferred Tax Liability, net, balance. There were no activities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 that affected the Deferred Tax Liability, net, balance.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. income taxes and file a consolidated tax return in the U.S. The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd., Ameba Inc. and WOW Unlimited Media Inc. are subject to Canadian income taxes on a stand-alone basis and file separate tax returns in Canada.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the states of California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, as well as Canada. To the extent allowed by law, the taxing authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses were generated and carried forward to make adjustments up to the amount of the net operating losses. The Company is currently subject to U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax examinations by tax authorities. The Company is no longer subject to audits by U.S. federal, state, local or foreign authorities for years prior to 2019.
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Kartoon Studios, Inc. and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. income taxes and file a consolidated tax return in the U.S. The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd., Ameba Inc. and WOW Unlimited Media Inc. are subject to Canadian income taxes on a stand-alone basis and file separate tax returns in Canada.
Note 19: Commitments and Contingencies
The following is a schedule of future minimum cash contractual obligations as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Operating Leases$1,038 $1,627 $1,632 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $10,104 
Finance Leases1,094 275 53    1,422 
Employment Contracts1,882 1,224 146    3,252 
Consulting Contracts1,850 2,838 796    5,484 
Debt422 9,847     10,269 
$6,286 $15,811 $2,627 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $30,531 
The present value discount of the minimum operating lease payments above was $2.8 million which when deducted from the cash commitments for the leases included in the table above, equates to the lease liabilities of $7.3 million recorded as of June 30, 2024 on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Other Funding Commitments
The Company enters into various agreements associated with its individual properties. Some of these agreements call for the potential future payment of royalties or “profit” participations for either (i) the use of third party intellectual property, in which the Company is obligated to share net profits with the underlying rights holders on a certain basis as defined in the respective agreements, or (ii) services rendered by animation studios, post-production studios, writers, directors, musicians or other creative talent for which the Company is obligated to share with these service providers a portion of the net profits of the properties on which they have rendered services, as defined in each respective agreement.
Note 20: Related Party Transactions
Pursuant to his employment agreement dated December 7, 2020, Andy Heyward, the Company’s CEO, is entitled to an executive producer fee of $12,500 per one-half hour episode for each episode he provides services as an executive producer. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Mr. Heyward did not earn any executive producer fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 Mr. Heyward earned and was paid $0.3 million in executive producer fees. Mr. Heyward also earned his $55,000 quarterly bonus during each of the quarters in 2024 and 2023.
On August 25, 2022, Mr. Heyward’s employment agreement was amended to include assignment of music royalties to Mr. Heyward for all musical compositions in which he provides services as a composer for or on behalf of the Company, in the event that the Company acquires up to 50% of the writer's share of the royalties for that musical composition. If the Company acquires more than 50% of the writer's share of the royalties on musical compositions Mr. Heyward provided services for, he has the option to purchase the additional royalties from the Company at the price the Company paid to acquire the additional royalties. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, Mr. Heyward has not earned royalties from musical compositions.
On February 27, 2023, Mr. Heyward’s employment agreement was further amended to provide him a creative producer fee of $100,000 per quarter, prorated for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and earned the full $100,000 in three months ended June 30, 2023, for services rendered to Wow. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Mr. Heyward earned $100,000 during each of the quarters.
On July 21, 2020, the Company entered into a merchandising and licensing agreement with Andy Heyward Animation Art (“AHAA”), whose principal is Andy Heyward. The Company entered into a customary merchandise license agreement with AHAA for the use of characters and logos related to Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club and Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 in connection with certain products to be sold by AHAA. The terms and conditions of such license are customary within the industry, and the Company earns an arm’s-length industry standard royalty on all sales made by
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AHAA utilizing the licensed content. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, Mr. Heyward has not earned royalties from this agreement.
On July 19, 2022, the Company entered into a Shareholder Loan Agreement with YFE in the amount of EURO 1.3 million, accruing interest at the fixed annualized rate of 5%, with successive interest periods of three months due on the last day of each calendar quarter. The principal plus interest must be repaid by no later than June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 $1.4 million is included within Notes and Accounts Receivable from Related Party on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During 2022, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with a related party to lease one office in the general office space at 190 N. Canon Drive, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The monthly payments were $595 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 and recorded within Other Expense, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.
Note 21: Segment Reporting
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) uses revenue and net earnings to evaluate the profitability and performance of each operating segment. All other financial information is reviewed by the CODM on a condensed consolidated basis. The CODM does not evaluate the operating segments using asset information and it is therefore not disclosed. All expenses directly attributable to each reportable segment are included in the operating results for each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate the expenses by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented.
The following table presents the revenue and net earnings within the Company's two operating segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
Content Production & Distribution$7,518 $10,148 $12,710 $23,381 
Media Advisory & Advertising Services866 890 1,752 1,846 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
Net Loss:
Content Production & Distribution$(5,696)$(11,892)$(12,435)$(35,166)
Media Advisory & Advertising Services(177)(533)(483)(1,087)
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc.$(5,873)$(12,425)$(12,918)$(36,253)
Geographic Information
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by geographic area (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
United States$4,304 $7,362 $7,485 $16,001 
Canada1,808 1,871 1,948 5,426 
United Kingdom2,240 1,747 4,799 3,591 
Other32 58 230 209 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
Note 22: Subsequent Events

Subsequent to June 30, 2024, the Company sold marketable securities and received proceeds of $1.6 million and incurred a realized loss of $0.1 million.
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As of August 14, 2024, there were no additional subsequent events to report.
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Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis of our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity and capital resources should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and related notes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023. Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases and in statements made by or with the approval of authorized personnel constitute forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Forward-looking statements reflect intent, belief, current expectations, estimates or projections about, among other things, our industry, management’s beliefs, and future events and financial trends affecting us. Words such as “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “may,” “will” and variations of these words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are reasonable, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, our actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. These differences can arise as a result of the risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” below in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) and in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on April 9, 2024 (the “2023 Annual Report”), and elsewhere in this report, as well as other factors that may affect our business, results of operations, or financial condition. Forward-looking statements in this report speak only as of the date hereof, and forward-looking statements in documents incorporated by reference speak only as of the date of those documents. Unless otherwise required by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. In light of these risks and uncertainties, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements contained in this report will, in fact, transpire.
Overview

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to provide readers of our condensed consolidated financial statements with the perspectives of management. This should allow the readers of this report to obtain a comprehensive understanding of our businesses, strategies, current trends, and future prospects. It should be noted that the MD&A contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.

Our Business
Our Content Distribution business is focused on achieving scale across our networks, including Kartoon Channel!, Frederator, Ameba, and Kartoon Channel! Worldwide. Revenue growth will be driven by the continued focus on licensed content and exploitation of our current content such as Stan Lee, Shaq's Garage, Rainbow Rangers and many more. Continued profit growth will be realized the more we can scale the business across our platforms. In addition, we are looking at artificial intelligence (“AI”) tools to reduce the cost of operating distribution expenses such as dubbing expenses, video resolution upscaling and converting between 2D and 3D.
Our Production Services business is focused on creating high-quality original and for hire content in the most efficient way possible. To achieve this, our Mainframe Studios division, the main driver of this business, is exploring more ways to improve operations by adopting a more flexible and efficient approach. This includes collaborating with outsource partners and utilizing AI technology to streamline processes and drive efficiencies within the organization.
Our Licensing & Royalties business has the most upside and potential for the Company. We are looking to take advantage of our incredible set of Stan Lee assets to drive consumer products - both digitally and physically. We will be focused on utilizing all of our IP assets further in 2024 and beyond.
Our Media Advisory & Advertising Services business is focused on driving deal flow opportunities and winning annuity business through retainers and projects. The team continues to focus on the toy business, but also expansion into tangential industries such as family and travel. The team has expanded their reach over the past 12-18 months by leveraging their relationships with influencers to promote products and provide bespoke marketing initiatives for the clients.
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Results of Operations
Our summary results for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are below:
Revenue
Three Months Ended June 30,
20242023Change% Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
Production Services$5,095 $7,033 $(1,938)(28)%
Content Distribution2,396 3,012 (616)(20)%
Licensing & Royalties27 103 (76)(74)%
Media Advisory & Advertising Services866 890 (24)(3)%
Total Revenue$8,384 $11,038 $(2,654)(24)%

Production Services revenue was generated specifically by Wow providing animation production services. Revenue for production services is recognized over time on a percentage of completion basis, therefore, as the projects are still in progress, we recognize revenue based upon the proportion of costs incurred cumulatively to total expected costs. Consequently, less revenue is recognized during the periods in which the projects are near completion or completed. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was 28% lower than the Wow production services revenue recognized during three months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to a lower volume of active service production projects in the current period versus the prior year period.

Revenue related to Content Distribution on AVOD and SVOD, including advertising sales for the three months ended June 30, 2024, decreased by 20% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily due to a decrease in Frederator’s multi-channel network revenue of $0.6 million from YouTube due to reduced ad spending and a decline in RPM advertising rates.
Revenue related to Licensing & Royalties for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 74% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to higher royalties earned for owned IP for the period ended June 30, 2023.
Revenue generated by Media Advisory & Advertising services for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 3% as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to lower net renewal activity and media purchases from clients.
Expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,
20242023Change% Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
Marketing and Sales$292 $1,690 $(1,398)(83)%
Direct Operating Costs5,845 9,541 (3,696)(39)%
General and Administrative6,908 8,370 (1,462)(17)%
Total Expenses$13,045 $19,601 $(6,556)(33)%
The decrease in Marketing and Sales expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to expenses incurred for stock issued for services of $1.2 million related to the Company’s Shaq’s Garage series that was not incurred during the current three months ended June 30, 2024 and decrease of $0.2 million in media expenses.
Direct Operating Costs during the three months ended June 30, 2024 consisted primarily of salaries and related expenses for the animation production services employees of Wow and Frederator. Channel expenses, licensing and production of content costs, such as participation expenses related to profit sharing obligations with various animation studios, post-production studios, writers, directors, musicians or other creative talent that had rendered services and amortization, including any write-downs of film and television costs, make up the remainder of Direct Operating Costs. The decrease was primarily due to a $6.1 million reduction in salary costs from a decline in headcount as a result of lower
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volumes of service production projects for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period of the prior year, offset by a $2.1 million reduction in tax credits earned as correlated to the decrease in labor costs, and an increase of $0.5 million of production costs as new project contracts were signed during the current period.
The decrease in General and Administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to a decrease of $1.0 million as a result of decreased use in equipment rentals and software licenses, a decrease of $0.6 million in share-based compensation expense, a decrease of $0.4 million in depreciation related to equipment leases that had ended prior to the current period, and a decrease in general administrative expenses related to our cost saving initiatives, offset by an increase of $0.7 million in litigation fees and an increase of $0.3 million in annual shareholder meeting expenses of holding the annual shareholder meeting during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 as opposed to later in the prior year.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we reassessed our nonfinancial assets, including our definite-lived intangible assets, our indefinite-lived intangible assets and our remaining goodwill for impairment. As a result, we concluded that impairment charges to those assets were required. We concluded that there were no indications or triggering events that would further impair the assets during the three months ended June 30, 2024.
Our summary results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 are below:
Revenue
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023Change% Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
Production Services$7,858 $16,919 $(9,061)(54)%
Content Distribution4,725 6,313 (1,588)(25)%
Licensing & Royalties127 149 (22)(15)%
Media Advisory & Advertising Services1,752 1,846 (94)(5)%
Total Revenue$14,462 $25,227 $(10,765)(43)%

Production Services revenue was generated specifically by Wow providing animation production services. Revenue for production services is recognized over time on a percentage of completion basis, therefore, as the projects are still in progress, we recognize revenue based upon the proportion of costs incurred cumulatively to total expected costs. Consequently, less revenue is recognized during the periods in which the projects are near completion or completed. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 54% lower than the Wow production services revenue recognized during six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to a lower volume of active service production projects in the current period versus the prior year period.

Revenue related to Content Distribution on AVOD and SVOD, including advertising sales for the six months ended June 30, 2024, decreased by 25% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023. This was primarily due to a decrease in Frederator’s multi-channel network revenue of $1.5 million from YouTube due to reduced ad spending and a decline in RPM advertising rates.
Revenue related to Licensing & Royalties for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 15% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to higher royalties earned for owned IP for the period ended June 30, 2023.
Revenue generated by Media Advisory & Advertising services for the six months ended June 30, 2024 decreased by 5% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to lower net renewal activity and media purchases from clients.
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Expenses
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023Change% Change
(in thousands, except percentages)
Marketing and Sales$736 $1,935 $(1,199)(62)%
Direct Operating Costs10,170 20,826 (10,656)(51)%
General and Administrative14,511 17,595 (3,084)(18)%
Impairment of Property and Equipment– 120 (120)— %
Impairment of Intangible Assets– 4,023 (4,023)— %
Impairment of Goodwill– 11,287 (11,287)— %
Total Expenses$25,417 $55,786 $(30,369)(54)%
The decrease in Marketing and Sales expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to expenses incurred for stock issued for services of $1.3 million related to the Company’s Shaq’s Garage series that was not incurred during the current three months ended June 30, 2024.
Direct Operating Costs during the six months ended June 30, 2024 consisted primarily of salaries and related expenses for the animation production services employees of Wow and Frederator. Channel expenses, licensing and production of content costs, such as participation expenses related to profit sharing obligations with various animation studios, post-production studios, writers, directors, musicians or other creative talent that had rendered services and amortization, including any write-downs of film and television costs, make up the remainder of Direct Operating Costs. The decrease was primarily due to a $14.2 million reduction in salary costs as a result in a reduction in headcount due to a lower volume of service production projects for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to the same period of the prior year, partially offset by a $4.3 million reduction in tax credits earned as correlated to the decrease in labor costs.
The decrease in General and Administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023 was primarily due to a decrease of $1.5 million as a result of decreased use in equipment rentals and software licenses, a decrease of $1.2 million in share-based compensation expense, a decrease of $0.7 million in payroll related expenses, a decrease of $0.6 million in depreciation related to equipment leases that had ended prior to the current period, and a decrease in general administrative expenses related to our cost saving initiatives, partially offset by an increase of $1.0 million in litigation and legal fees and an increase of $0.3 million in annual shareholder meeting expenses due to holding the annual shareholder meeting earlier in the year versus the prior year.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, we reassessed our nonfinancial assets, including our definite-lived intangible assets, our indefinite-lived intangible assets and our remaining goodwill for impairment. As a result, we concluded that impairment charges to those assets were required. The Company concluded that there were no indications or triggering events that would further impair the assets during the six months ended June 30, 2024.










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Other Expense, net
Components of Other Expense, net are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Interest Expense (a)$(246)$(1,020)$(449)$(2,105)
Warrant Incentive Expense (b)– (12,664)– (12,664)
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants (c)23 6,063 60 6,202 
Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investment in YFE (d)(881)4,322 (881)3,427 
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments (e)(216)(720)(357)(2,257)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange (f)(330)35 (980)355 
Interest Income (g)42 158 95 468 
Finance Lease Interest Expense (h)(24)(54)(54)(104)
Other (i)370 534 
Other Expense, net
$(1,016)$(2,858)$(1,583)$(4,570)
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(a)
Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, primarily due to interest incurred on bank indebtedness.
(b)There was no warrant incentive expense in 2024.
(c)
The Gain on Revaluation of Warrants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to the changes in fair value of the remaining outstanding warrant classified as a liability due to decreases in market price.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the loss on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of a decrease in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2024.
(e)
The Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities prior to maturity.
(f)
The Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily related to the revaluation of the YFE investment, resulting in a loss of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively due to the EURO fluctuation to USD as compared to the prior reporting period. The remaining balance is related to remeasurements of transactions made in foreign currencies that are outstanding as of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of interest income, net of premium amortization expense, recorded for the investments in marketable securities.
(h)
The Finance Lease Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
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(a)
Interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of $0.6 million and $1.3 million of interest incurred on the margin loan, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of interest incurred on production facilities loans and bank indebtedness assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition.


(b)
The Warrant Incentive Expense is related to the $12.7 million fair value of Exchange Warrants that were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to certain existing warrant holders in exchange for previously issued outstanding warrants and $3.5 million recorded as the incremental expense of the 2021 Warrants immediately before and after the repricing.
(c)
The gain on warrant revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to the $6.0 million change in fair value as of the end of the reporting period of the Exchange and SEG Warrants compared to the fair value at issuance date.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the gain on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of an increase in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2023.
(e)
The net realized loss on marketable securities reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities and issuers' prepayments of principals on certain mortgage-backed securities.
(f)
The gain on foreign currency exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily related to the EURO weakening against the USD compared to the three and six months ended prior period.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of cash interest received of $0.3 million and $0.7 million from the investments in marketable securities, respectively, net of premium amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
(h)The finance lease interest expense represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line. Prior to the acquisition of Wow, finance leases did not exist.
(i)Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $2.7 million, which decreased by $1.4 million as compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to cash used in financing activities of $4.8 million and cash used for operating activities of $2.7 million, offset by cash provided by investing activities of $5.5 million. The cash used in financing activities was primarily due to repayments of the production facilities, margin loan and bank indebtedness, net of proceeds from each, resulting in net cash used of $7.7 million, offset by proceeds from the Offering of $3.3 million. The cash provided by investing activities was due to sales of marketable securities of $5.5 million.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company held available-for-sale marketable securities with a fair value of $6.5 million, a decrease of $5.5 million as compared to December 31, 2023 due to sales and maturities during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The available-for-sale securities consist principally of corporate and government debt securities and are also available as a source of liquidity.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s margin loan balance was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $6.3 million from its investment margin account and repaid $6.0 million primarily with cash received from sales and maturities of marketable securities. The borrowed amounts were primarily used for operational costs. The interest rates for the borrowings fluctuate based on the Fed Funds Upper Target plus 0.60%. The weighted average interest rates were 0.82% and 0.98%, respectively, on average margin loan balances of $9.8 million and $27.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
For three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $12,429 and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $31,061 and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The investment margin account borrowings do not mature but are collateralized by the marketable securities held by the same custodian and the custodian can issue a
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margin call at any time, effecting a payable on demand loan. Due to the call option, the margin loan is recorded as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company is subject to financial and customary affirmative and negative non-financial covenants on the revolving demand facility and equipment lease agreements that have an aggregate total outstanding balance of $1.3 million $1.7 million.

During March 2024, the Company amended the revolving demand facility, equipment lease line, and treasury risk management facility. As a result of the amendment, the revolving demand facility allows for draws of up to CAD 1.0 million to be made by way of CAD prime rate loans, CAD overdrafts, USD base rate loans or letters of credit up to a maximum of $200,000 in either CAD or USD and having a term of up to 1 year. The CAD prime borrowings and overdrafts bear interest at a rate equal to bank prime plus 2.00% per annum. The USD base rate borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to bank base rate plus 2.00% per annum. In addition, the equipment lease line was terminated, however, the Company has and will continue to make the regular principal and interest payments under the specific financing terms of the existing equipment lease agreements. The amendment removed the treasury risk management facility that allowed for advances of up to CAD 0.5 million. As of June 30, 2024 and the date of the amendment, there were no outstanding amounts drawn under the treasury risk management facility. The amendment also introduced revised financial covenants that are effective as of March 15, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was not in compliance with two financial covenants. The financial covenants required the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity threshold and to complete a minimum equity raise by June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, the Company’s remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD 1.2 million (USD $0.9 million) are subject to repayment in the fourth quarter of 2024. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024. The amendment and covenant violation did not have any impact on the Company’s production facilities that are separate from the revolving demand facility and are used for financing specific productions.

Working Capital
As of June 30, 2024, we had total current assets of $38.8 million, including cash of $2.7 million and marketable securities of $6.5 million, and our total current liabilities were $33.6 million. We had working capital of $5.2 million as of June 30, 2024 as compared to working capital of $11.5 million as of December 31, 2023. The decrease of $6.3 million was primarily due to a decrease in our cash and marketable securities position.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we met our immediate cash requirements through existing cash balances and through the sale of marketable securities. Additionally, we used equity and equity-linked instruments to pay for services and compensation. We believe that our current cash balances and our investments in available for sale marketable securities are sufficient to support our operations for at least the next twelve months. To meet our short and long-term liquidity needs, we expect to use existing cash and marketable securities balances.
Comparison of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023
Our total cash as of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 was $2.7 million and $4.8 million, respectively.

Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023Change
(in thousands)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities$(2,654)$(10,587)$7,933 
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities5,518 35,948 (30,430)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities(4,804)(27,941)23,137 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash586 (13)599 
Decrease in Cash
$(1,354)$(2,593)$1,239 
Net Non-cash Expenses
Items necessary to reconcile from net loss to cash used in operating activities included net non-cash expenses of $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to net non-cash expenses of $27.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The majority of the decrease of $22.4 million in non-cash expenses was primarily due to the
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absence of the recognition of $15.4 million in impairment expenses of long-lived assets, intangible assets and goodwill and warrant incentive expense of $12.7 million, a decrease of realized losses from marketable securities of $1.9 million and a decrease in share-based compensation of $1.2 million. The decreases were partially offset by the six months ended June 30, 2023 reconciling non-cash items of $10.5 million related to gains from revaluations of our investment in YFE and warrants.
Change in Operating Activities
The net change in operating asset and liability activities provided by operating activities of $5.5 million as of June 30, 2024 compared to the net change in operating asset and liability activities used by operating activities of $1.4 million as of June 30, 2023 was primarily due to an increase in net receipts of tax credits during the current year of $4.6 million as credits were received for production completed in the prior year, a decrease in deferred revenue of $5.9 million, a decrease in accounts receivable, net of $1.9 million and a $1.4 million increase in accounts payable due to timing.
Change in Investing Activities
The decrease in cash provided by investing activities of $30.4 million was primarily due to a decrease in proceeds from the sales and maturities of marketable securities of $29.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of selling less marketable securities during the current period.
Change in Financing Activities
The decrease in cash used in financing activities of $23.1 million was primarily due to a decrease in repayments of our margin loan of $35.8 million, offset by repayments during the current period, compared to proceeds from bank indebtedness during the prior year period, resulting in a net increase of cash used in financing of $5.6 million. In addition, we did not receive proceeds from a warrant exchange in the current period compared to the prior year period of $5.3 million.
Material Cash Requirements
We have entered into arrangements that contractually obligate us to make payments that will affect our liquidity and cash flows in future periods. Our material cash requirements from known contractual and other obligations primarily relate to our debt and lease obligations and our employment and consulting contracts. The aggregate amount of future minimum purchase obligations under these agreements over the period of next five years is approximately $27.2 million as of June 30, 2024, of which about $6.3 million could be owed within one year if the margin loan is called.
We plan to utilize our liquidity (as described above) to fund our material cash requirements.
As of June 30, 2024, we had $1.4 million in commitments for capital expenditures, related to equipment leases.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and operating results require our management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ from these estimates, and such differences may be material.

Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q and in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of our 2023 Annual Report, and “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of the 2023 Annual Report describe the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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As a “smaller reporting company,” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) Exchange Act.Based upon our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e), were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has also concluded that as of December 31, 20243 and March 31, 2024 our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e), were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting which were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

As disclosed in Item 9A, “Controls and Procedures” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, our management identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:
Inadequate design of user access provisioning/deprovisioning controls and inadequate segregation of duties on certain controls or processes;
Lack of specialized experts related to income tax areas; and
Inappropriate application of accounting standards related to warrant modifications

Notwithstanding the identified material weaknesses, our management believes the unaudited condensed financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows as of and for the periods presented in accordance with GAAP.
Management’s Plan to Remediate the Material Weakness
We continue to be committed to maintaining a strong internal control environment. In response to the identified material weaknesses, management has taken comprehensive actions to strengthen its internal controls and has been and continues to implement measures designed to ensure that control deficiencies contributing to the material weakness are remediated.
Our plans for remediation include, but are not limited to, the efforts summarized below, which have been or are in the process of being implemented:
Enhanced procedures for formal documented review and approval of journal entries;
Reorganized the accounting team members to ensure proper segregation of duties;
Implemented core financial reporting and financial close software systems;
Performed risk assessment procedures and improved the documentation of internal processes and controls;
Improved documentation over complex financial transactions;
Implemented additional procedures over assessment of cybersecurity and information technology general controls;
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Increase the extent of oversight and verification checks included in operation of user access controls and processes; and
Continue to enhance review over financial reporting, financial operations, internal controls including segregation of duties; as well as improve tax analysis and fair value estimates.
We will not be able to conclude whether these efforts will fully remediate the material weakness until the updated process has operated for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that such controls are operating effectively.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Other than the remediation efforts described above, there was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2024 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations over Internal Controls
Internal control over financial reporting cannot provide absolute assurance of achieving financial reporting objectives because of its inherent limitations, including the possibility of human error and circumvention by collusion or overriding of controls. Accordingly, even an effective internal control system may not prevent or detect material misstatements on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings
As of June 30, 2024, there were no material pending legal proceedings to which the Company is a party or as to which any of its property is subject other than as described below.

Securities Litigation. As previously reported, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issued an opinion earlier this year affirming in part and reversing in part the District Court’s prior dismissal of the Securities Litigation. The case has now been remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. In early June, the District Court directed Defendants to file a renewed motion to dismiss focused on the matters that remain in the case. Consistent with that order, Defendants filed their renewed motion on July 29, 2024.

As previously disclosed, the Company, its Chief Executive Officer Andy Heyward, and its former Chief Financial Officer Robert Denton were named as defendants in a putative class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and styled In re Genius Brands International, Inc. Securities Litigation, Master File No. 2:20-cv-07457 DSF (RAOx). Lead plaintiffs alleged generally that the defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) by issuing allegedly false or misleading statements about the Company, initially over an alleged class period running from March into early July 2020. Plaintiffs sought unspecified damages on behalf of the alleged class of persons who invested in the Company’s common stock during the alleged class period. Defendants moved to dismiss lead plaintiffs’ amended complaint; and in a decision issued on August 30, 2021, the Court dismissed the amended complaint but granted lead plaintiffs a further opportunity to plead a claim.

In September 2021, lead plaintiffs filed a second amended complaint, naming the same defendants. The new complaint alleged again that the Company made numerous – depending on how one counted, more than two dozen -- false or misleading statements about the Company’s business and business prospects, this time over an expanded alleged class period that extended into March 2021; they again alleged that these misstatements violated Section 10(b) and 20(a) of the Exchange Act. Lead plaintiffs again sought unspecified damages on behalf of an alleged class of persons who invested in the Company’s common stock during the expanded alleged class period. In November 2021, the defendants filed a motion to dismiss the second amended complaint. On July 15, 2022, the Court issued a decision dismissing the second amended complaint in its entirety and with prejudice. On August 12, 2022, lead plaintiffs filed a notice of appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. After a full briefing of the appeal, a panel of the Court of Appeals held oral argument on the appeal on November 6, 2023, and took the matter under submission.

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On April 5, 2024, the Appellate Court issued its opinion, affirming in part and reversing in part the decision of the District Court. The Appellate Court affirmed the dismissal of certain claims pertaining to Company statements where it found that Plaintiffs failed to adequately plead a 10(b) cause of action but reversed the lower court’s dismissal of claims related to four of the Company’s alleged misstatements, finding that, in three of those instances, the Plaintiffs adequately pleaded loss causation, and in one instance adequately alleged a misleading statement. The Court of Appeals did not address other elements of any claims based on these four complained-of statements, noting that the District Court should address those issues on remand. The matter was remanded to the District Court in May 2024. By order entered June 4, 2024, the Court directed the defendants to file a renewed motion to dismiss on a schedule to be proposed by the parties. Defendants filed that motion on July 29, 2024. Under an agreed, and court-ordered, briefing schedule, briefing of the motion is expected to extend into October 2024, with a hearing scheduled for early November. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the renewed motion to dismiss Plaintiffs’ remaining claims based on the four remaining alleged misstatements, or the outcome of the case more generally.

Shareholder Derivative Actions. Since my last report, there have been no developments in the shareholder derivative actions involving the Company. Related to the securities class action, the Company’s directors (other than Dr. Cynthia Turner-Graham, Michael Hirsh, and Stefan Piech), together with Messrs. Heyward and Denton and former director Michael Klein, have been named as defendants in several putative stockholder derivative lawsuits. As previously disclosed, these include a consolidated proceeding pending in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and styled In re Genius Brands Stockholder Derivative Litigation, Case No. 2:20-cv-08277 DSF (RAOx); an action filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court captioned Ly, etc. v. Heyward, et al., Case No. 20STCV44611; and an additional case pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, styled Miceli, etc. v. Heyward, et al., Case No. 3:21-cv-00132-MMD-WGC. While the allegations and legal claims vary somewhat among the derivative actions, they all generally allege that the defendants breached fiduciary duties owed to the Company. The plaintiffs, all alleged stockholders of the Company, purport to sue on behalf and for the benefit of the Company. Accordingly, the derivative plaintiffs seek no recovery from the Company. Instead, as a stockholder derivative action, the Company is named as a nominal defendant. Pursuant to agreements among the parties, the courts in all of the derivative lawsuits have stayed proceedings pending the outcome of the securities class action. As the Company cannot predict the outcome of the securities class action, it is likewise unable to predict the outcome of the shareholder derivative lawsuits.

Section 16(b) Litigation. As previously reported, the Company is also a nominal defendant in an action filed on January 11, 2022, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and styled Todd Augenbaum v. Anson Investments Master Fund LP, et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-00249 AS. The action, which again purports to be brought on behalf and for the benefit of the Company, seeks the recovery under Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act of supposed short-swing profits allegedly realized by roughly a dozen persons and entities that participated as investors in certain of the Company’s private placements of securities in 2020. Plaintiff Augenbaum, who purports to be a Company stockholder, filed his lawsuit after issuing a demand to the Company’s Board of Directors asking that the Company sue the investor defendants. The Company rejected the demand in late December 2021, and Mr. Augenbaum sued a few weeks later, as Section 16(b) permits him to do. No Company officer or director is among the defendants. The defendant investors filed motions to dismiss the action. After full briefing, the court, by order entered March 30, 2023, granted the motion to dismiss with leave to amend. Plaintiff subsequently filed his First Amended Complaint on May 1, 2023. Defendants moved to dismiss again. After a full briefing and oral argument, the Court (with a new judge now sitting) denied the motion to dismiss by order entered on January 24, 2024. Discovery is now open, and Plaintiff has propounded document requests to the Defendants, the Company, and multiple third parties including Mr. Heyward and an entity that Mr. Heyward controls. Following formal responses to the discovery requests and meet-and-confer discussions concerning the scope of anticipated document productions, certain discovery matters have been resolved by the Court. The parties anticipate that there will be additional discovery disputes presented to the Court. On February 23, 2024, the Court entered a case scheduling order that contemplates completion of discovery by September 30, 2024, followed by dispositive motions before year-end. The Court has not set a trial date. As noted, Plaintiff seeks no relief from the Company; indeed, he seeks monetary relief for the Company. In any event, the Company cannot predict the outcome of the case.

In connection with the Augenbaum lawsuit, two of the investor groups named as defendants (the “demanding defendants”) have made a demand on the Company for indemnification pursuant to terms of an indemnity provision of the securities purchase agreements under which they invested in the Company. The Company believes the indemnity provision to be inapplicable and has rejected the demands. The Company and the demanding defendants have entered into standstill agreements and the parties have agreed to defer resolution of the indemnification matter until after certain milestone events in the underlying litigation. In addition, the Company’s placement agent for the offerings at issue, Special Equities Group (“SEG”), has been subpoenaed by Mr. Augenbaum. Pursuant to its placement-agent agreement with the Company, which covers a relationship broader than the offerings at issue, SEG has demanded indemnification
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from the Company for its legal fees to comply with that subpoena. While reserving its rights, the Company believes that SEG has an indemnity claim under the governing placement agent agreement that likely has more merit than the demanding defendants’ demands. The Company cannot predict whether other parties may issue indemnification demands, or the outcome of any future proceedings that might arise concerning the such demands.

Demand Letter. The Company received a demand letter from Dawson James Securities (“Dawson”) on or about April 22, 2024, alleging it was owed commissions and fees arising from the Company’s offering of securities announced on April 18, 2024. The Company disputes Dawson’s asserted entitlement to commissions and fees.

In all of the above-mentioned active proceedings, the Company has denied and continues to deny any wrongdoing and intends to defend the claims vigorously. The Company maintains a program of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance that, subject to the insurers’ reservations of rights, has offset a portion of the costs of defending the securities class action litigation, and that the Company expects will afford coverage for some costs of the other shareholder litigation should any of those cases proceed.
Item 1A.    Risk Factors

We have incurred net losses since inception.

We have a history of operating losses and incurred net losses in each fiscal quarter since our inception. Six Months Ended June 30, 2024, we generated total revenues of $14.5 million and incurred a net loss of $12.9 million, while for the previous year, we generated total revenue of $25.2 million and incurred a net loss of $36.3 million, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2023, we generated total revenues of $44.1 million and incurred a net loss of $77.1 million, while for the previous year, we generated net revenue of $62.3 million and incurred a net loss of $45.6 million. These losses, among other things, have had an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition, stockholders’ equity, net current assets and working capital.

We will need to generate additional revenue and/or reduce costs to achieve profitability. We are generating revenues derived from our existing properties, properties in production, and new brands being introduced into the marketplace. However, the ability to sustain these revenues and generate significant additional revenues and reduce our expenses or achieve profitability will depend upon numerous factors some of which are outside of our control.

We have incurred indebtedness that could adversely affect our operations and financial condition.

As of June 30, 2024, we and our subsidiaries have production loan facility obligations of approximately $9.8 million and advances outstanding of $0.4 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility. As of December 31, 2023, we and our subsidiaries have production loan facility obligations of approximately $15.3 million and advances outstanding of $2.9 million under our senior secured revolving credit facility. We also had an outstanding margin loan of $0.8 million secured by our marketable investment securities as of December 31, 2023. The facilities are guaranteed by us and the security reflects substantially all of our tangible and intangible assets including a combination of federal and provincial tax credits, other government incentives, production service agreements and license agreements. The facilities and the margin loan are generally repayable on demand and are subject to customary default provisions, representations and warranties and other terms and conditions.

Our level of debt could have adverse consequences on our business, such as making it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our other debt; limiting our ability to refinance such indebtedness or to obtain additional financing to fund future working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions or other general corporate requirements; requiring a substantial portion of our cash flows to be dedicated to debt service payments instead of other purposes, thereby reducing the amount of cash flows available for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions and other general corporate purposes; increasing our vulnerability to economic downturns and adverse developments in our business; exposing us to the risk of increased interest rates as certain of our borrowings are at fixed long term rates and or variable rates of interest; limiting our flexibility in planning for, and reducing our flexibility in reacting to, changes in the conditions of the financial markets and our industry; placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to other, less leveraged competitors; increasing our cost of borrowing; and restricting the way in which we conduct our business because of financial and operating covenants in the agreements governing our existing and future indebtedness and exposing us to potential events of default (if not cured or waived) under covenants contained in our debt instruments.

We are currently in default under financial covenants under our revolving demand facility.

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We were not in compliance with financial covenants under its revolving demand facility as of June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, our remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD million are subject to repayment. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024. The amendment and covenant violations did not have any impact on the Company’s production facilities that are separate from the revolving demand facility and are used for financing specific productions.

Offers or availability for sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock may cause the price of our common stock to decline.

If our stockholders sell substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market upon the expiration of any statutory holding period under Rule 144, or shares issued upon the exercise of outstanding options or warrants, it could create a circumstance commonly referred to as an “overhang” and, in anticipation of which, the market price of our common stock could fall. The existence of an overhang, whether or not sales have occurred or are occurring, also could make more difficult our ability to raise additional financing through the sale of equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and price that we deem reasonable or appropriate. In general, under Rule 144, a non-affiliated person who has held restricted shares of our common stock for a period of six months may sell into the market all of their shares, subject to us being current in our periodic reports filed with the SEC.

As of June 30, 2024, approximately 38,373,500 shares of common stock of the 39,463,517 shares of common stock issued are outstanding and freely trading. As of June 30, 2024, there were 6,926,952 warrants outstanding. Lastly, as of June 30, 2024, there are 958,806 shares of common stock underlying outstanding options granted, 2,293,603 shares, including vested and unvested, of common stock underlying outstanding restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and 216,767 shares reserved for issuance under our Kartoon Studios, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan.

To date, our revenues have come from a limited number of customers, making us dependent on those few customers.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, we had four customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total condensed consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 80.9% of the total revenue.

During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we had three customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total condensed consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 66.7% of the total revenue. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had three customers whose total accounts receivable exceeded 10% of the total accounts receivable. These customers accounted for 66.0% of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2024.

The loss of, or a significant reduction of business from, any of our primary customers will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operation unless we are able to replace such customers with other primary customers.

We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. Failure to remediate the material weaknesses or any other material weaknesses that we identify in the future could result in material misstatements in our financial statements.

Pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended, our management is required to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. The rules governing the standards that must be met for management to assess our internal control over financial reporting are complex and require significant documentation, testing and possible remediation. Annually, we perform activities that include reviewing, documenting and testing our internal control over financial reporting. In addition, if we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal control over financial reporting, we will not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. If we fail to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment, we could suffer misstatements in our financial statements and fail to meet our reporting obligations, which would likely cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information. This could result in significant expenses to remediate any internal control deficiencies and lead to a decline in our stock price.

We have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. 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 a company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.

We cannot provide assurance that we have identified all, or that we will not in the future have additional, material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. As a result, we may be required to implement further remedial measures and to design enhanced processes and controls to address deficiencies. If we do not effectively remediate the
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material weaknesses identified by management and maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting in the future, we may not be able to prepare reliable financial reports and comply with our reporting obligations under the Exchange Act on a timely basis. Any such delays in the preparation of financial reports and the filing of our periodic reports may result in a loss of public confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which, in turn, could materially adversely affect our business, the market value of our common stock and our access to capital markets.

Item 2.     Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4.     Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5.    Other Information
During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified or terminated a Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement or a non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement (each as defined in Item 408 of Regulation S-K).
Item 6.     Exhibits
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Kartoon Studios, Inc.
August 14, 2024By: /s/ Andy Heyward
Andy Heyward
Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
 
August 14, 2024/s/ Brian Parisi
Brian Parisi
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EXHIBIT 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Andy Heyward, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 of Kartoon Studios, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 14, 2024
By:/s/ Andy Heyward
Andy Heyward
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


EXHIBIT 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Brian Parisi, certify that:
1.I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 of Kartoon Studios, Inc.;
2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a)Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b)Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c)Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d)Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a)All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b)Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
Date: August 14, 2024
By:/s/ Brian Parisi
Brian Parisi
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Andy Heyward, Chief Executive Officer of Kartoon Studios, Inc., (the “Company”), do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: August 14, 2024
By:/s/ Andy Heyward
Andy Heyward
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
I, Brian Parisi, Chief Financial Officer of Kartoon Studios, Inc., (the “Company”), do hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1)the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: August 14, 2024
By:/s/ Brian Parisi
Brian Parisi
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Aug. 13, 2024
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Entity File Number 000-54389  
Entity Registrant Name KARTOON STUDIOS, INC.  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV  
Entity Tax Identification Number 20-4118216  
Entity Address, Address Line One 190 N. Canon Drive  
Entity Address, Address Line Two 4th FL  
Entity Address, City or Town Beverly Hills  
Entity Address, State or Province CA  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 90210  
City Area Code 310  
Local Phone Number 273-4222  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share  
Trading Symbol TOON  
Security Exchange Name NYSEAMER  
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Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Current Assets:    
Cash $ 2,741 $ 4,095
Investments in Marketable Securities (amortized cost of $6,924 and $12,838, respectively) 6,455 11,950
Accounts Receivable (net of allowance of $244 and $189, respectively) 12,663 18,072
Tax Credits Receivable (net of allowance of $570 and $527, respectively) 13,961 20,714
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 1,246 740
Total Current Assets 38,822 57,109
Noncurrent Assets:    
Property and Equipment, net 1,680 1,877
Operating Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net 6,507 7,076
Finance Lease Right-of-Use Assets, net 1,236 1,867
Film and Television Costs, net 1,566 1,295
Investment in Your Family Entertainment AG 17,617 19,094
Intangible Assets, net 21,453 22,993
Other Assets 123 125
Total Assets 89,004 111,436
Current Liabilities:    
Accounts Payable 10,265 16,864
Participations Payable 1,526 1,915
Accrued Expenses 1,075 691
Accrued Salaries and Wages 1,935 1,926
Deferred Revenue 4,793 3,127
Margin Loan 1,056 782
Production Facilities 9,847 15,336
Bank Indebtedness 423 2,905
Current Portion of Operating Lease Liabilities 1,194 908
Current Portion of Finance Lease Liabilities 1,168 1,120
Warrant Liability 3 63
Total Current Liabilities 33,589 45,640
Noncurrent Liabilities:    
Deferred Revenue 3,382 3,458
Operating Lease Liabilities, Net Current Portion 6,104 6,736
Finance Lease Liabilities, Net Current Portion 176 928
Deferred Tax Liability, net 1,386 1,399
Other Noncurrent Liabilities 8 14
Total Liabilities 44,645 58,175
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock 0 0
Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized, 39,539,207 and 35,323,217 shares issued and 39,463,517 and 35,247,744 outstanding as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively 356 352
Additional Paid-in Capital 777,883 773,986
Treasury Stock at Cost, 75,690 and 75,473, respectively, shares of common stock as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (339) (339)
Accumulated Deficit (731,464) (718,546)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (3,699) (3,883)
Total Kartoon Studios, Inc. Stockholders' Equity 42,737 51,570
Non-Controlling Interests in Consolidated Subsidiaries 1,622 1,691
Total Stockholders' Equity 44,359 53,261
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 89,004 111,436
Related Party    
Current Assets:    
Notes, Accounts Receivable and Other Receivable 1,389 1,435
Current Liabilities:    
Other Current Liabilities 7 3
Nonrelated Party    
Current Assets:    
Notes, Accounts Receivable and Other Receivable 367 103
Current Liabilities:    
Other Current Liabilities 297 0
0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock    
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock 0 0
Preferred Stock Series B    
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock 0 0
Preferred Stock Series C    
Stockholders’ Equity:    
Preferred stock $ 0 $ 0
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amortized cost $ 6,924 $ 12,838
Allowance 244 189
Allowance $ 570 $ 527
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 9,943,999 9,943,999
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001  
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 190,000,000 190,000,000
Common stock, shares, issued (in shares) 39,539,207 35,323,217
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 39,463,517 35,247,744
Treasury stock, shares (in shares) 75,690 75,473
0% Series A Convertible Preferred Stock    
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 6,000 6,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, dividend rate 0.00% 0.00%
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Series B Preferred Stock    
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1 1
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 1 1
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 1 1
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Series C Preferred Stock    
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000 50,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenues:        
Total Revenues $ 8,384,000 $ 11,038,000 $ 14,462,000 $ 25,227,000
Operating Expenses:        
Marketing and Sales 292,000 1,690,000 736,000 1,935,000
Direct Operating Costs 5,845,000 9,541,000 10,170,000 20,826,000
General and Administrative 6,908,000 8,370,000 14,511,000 17,595,000
Impairment of Property and Equipment 0 0 0 120,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets 0 0 0 4,023,000
Impairment of Goodwill 0 0 0 11,287,000
Total Operating Expenses 13,045,000 19,601,000 25,417,000 55,786,000
Loss from Operations (4,661,000) (8,563,000) (10,955,000) (30,559,000)
Interest Expense (246,000) (1,020,000) (449,000) (2,105,000)
Other Expense, net (1,016,000) (2,858,000) (1,583,000) (4,570,000)
Loss Before Income Tax Benefit (Expense) (5,923,000) (12,441,000) (12,987,000) (37,234,000)
Income Tax Benefit 0 0 0 934,000
Net Loss (5,923,000) (12,441,000) (12,987,000) (36,300,000)
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests 50,000 16,000 69,000 47,000
Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studios, Inc. $ (5,873,000) $ (12,425,000) $ (12,918,000) $ (36,253,000)
Net Loss per Share (Basic) (in dollars per share) $ (0.15) $ (0.38) $ (0.35) $ (1.12)
Net Loss per Share (Diluted) (in dollars per share) $ (0.15) $ (0.38) $ (0.35) $ (1.12)
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Basic) (in shares) 38,386,420 32,379,852 36,842,083 32,180,202
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (Diluted) (in shares) 38,386,420 32,379,852 36,842,083 32,180,202
Production Services        
Revenues:        
Total Revenues $ 5,095,000 $ 7,033,000 $ 7,858,000 $ 16,919,000
Content Distribution        
Revenues:        
Total Revenues 2,396,000 3,012,000 4,725,000 6,313,000
Licensing & Royalties        
Revenues:        
Total Revenues 27,000 103,000 127,000 149,000
Media Advisory & Advertising Services        
Revenues:        
Total Revenues $ 866,000 $ 890,000 $ 1,752,000 $ 1,846,000
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Net Loss $ (5,923) $ (12,441) $ (12,987) $ (36,300)
Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):        
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Marketable Securities 43 (87) 63 743
Realized Losses on Marketable Securities Reclassified from AOCI into Earnings 216 720 357 2,257
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments (52) 704 (236) 707
Total Change in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 207 1,337 184 3,707
Total Comprehensive Net Loss (5,716) (11,104) (12,803) (32,593)
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interests 50 16 69 47
Total Comprehensive Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studios, Inc. $ (5,666) $ (11,088) $ (12,734) $ (32,546)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Additional Paid-In Capital
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Non-Controlling Interest
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022   31,918,552            
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 112,869 $ 319 $ 0 $ 762,418 $ (290) $ (641,443) $ (9,925) $ 1,790
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022     1          
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022         42,633      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (in shares)   78,088     3,700      
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (9) $ 1   (1) $ (9)      
Fractional Shares Issued Upon Reverse Stock Split (in shares)   117,144            
Share Based Compensation 910     910        
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss 2,367           2,367  
Currency Translation Adjustment 3           3  
Net Loss (23,859)         (23,828)   (31)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023   32,113,784            
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2023 92,281 $ 320 $ 0 763,327 $ (299) (665,271) (7,555) 1,759
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023     1          
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2023         46,333      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of Common Stock for Services (in shares)   404,251            
Issuance of Common Stock for Services 997     997        
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (in shares)   224,988     2,165      
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (6) $ 29   (29) $ (6)      
Proceeds From Warrant Exchange, net (in shares)   2,311,550            
Proceeds From Warrant Exchange, net 4,857 $ 2   4,855        
Share Based Compensation 717     717        
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss 633           633  
Currency Translation Adjustment 704           704  
Net Loss (12,441)         (12,425)   (16)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023   35,054,573            
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2023 $ 87,742 $ 351 $ 0 769,867 $ (305) (677,696) (6,218) 1,743
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023     1          
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2023         48,498      
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 35,247,744 35,247,744            
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2023 $ 53,261 $ 352 $ 0 773,986 $ (339) (718,546) (3,883) 1,691
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 0   1          
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 75,473       75,473      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of Common Stock for Services (in shares)   53,497            
Issuance of Common Stock for Services $ 74     74        
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (in shares)   49,949            
Share Based Compensation 226     226        
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss 161           161  
Currency Translation Adjustment (184)           (184)  
Net Loss (7,064)         (7,045)   (19)
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024   35,351,190            
Ending balance at Mar. 31, 2024 46,474 $ 352 $ 0 774,286 $ (339) (725,591) (3,906) 1,672
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024     1          
Ending balance (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2024         75,473      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                
Issuance of Common Stock for Services (in shares)   73,745            
Issuance of Common Stock for Services 83     83        
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes (in shares)   38,582     217      
Issuance of Common Stock for Vested Restricted Stock Units, Net of Shares Withheld for Taxes 25     25        
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreement, Net (in shares)   4,000,000            
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreement, Net 3,329 $ 4   3,325        
Share Based Compensation 164     164        
Realized Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Earnings, net change in Unrealized Loss 259           259  
Currency Translation Adjustment (52)           (52)  
Net Loss $ (5,923)         (5,873)   (50)
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 39,463,517 39,463,517            
Ending balance at Jun. 30, 2024 $ 44,359 $ 356 $ 0 $ 777,883 $ (339) $ (731,464) $ (3,699) $ 1,622
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 0   1          
Ending balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2024 75,690       75,690      
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net Loss $ (12,987,000) $ (36,300,000)
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities:    
Amortization of Film and Television Costs 144,000 474,000
Depreciation and Amortization of Property, Equipment & Intangible Assets 1,201,000 1,324,000
Amortization of Right-of-Use Asset 971,000 1,486,000
Amortization of Premium on Marketable Securities 44,000 322,000
Share-Based Compensation Expense 390,000 1,627,000
Impairment of Film and Television Costs 17,000 0
Impairment of Intangible Assets 0 4,023,000
Impairment of Goodwill 0 11,287,000
Impairment of Property and Equipment 0 120,000
Deferred Income Taxes 0 (934,000)
Marketing Expenses in Exchange for Stock 0 1,195,000
(Gain) Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investments in Your Family Entertainment AG 881,000 (3,427,000)
Unrealized (Gain) Loss on Foreign Currency of Equity Investments in Your Family Entertainment AG 596,000 (295,000)
Gain on Warrant Revaluation (60,000) (6,202,000)
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities 357,000 2,257,000
Warrant Incentive Expense 0 12,664,000
Stock Issued for Services 158,000 997,000
Credit Loss Expense 114,000 246,000
Other Non-Cash Items 3,000 (3,000)
Decrease (Increase) in Operating Assets:    
Accounts Receivable, net 5,322,000 7,217,000
Other Receivable (270,000) 749,000
Tax Credits Earned (less capitalized) (4,128,000) (8,931,000)
Tax Credits Received, net 10,251,000 10,419,000
Film and Television Costs, net (440,000) (689,000)
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets (513,000) (563,000)
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Liabilities:    
Accounts Payable (6,592,000) (5,219,000)
Accrued Salaries & Wages 52,000 54,000
Accrued Expenses 384,000 339,000
Accrued Production Costs 643,000 473,000
Participations Payable (441,000) (813,000)
Deferred Revenue 1,682,000 (4,216,000)
Lease Liability (413,000) (297,000)
Due to Related Party (1,000) 53,000
Other Liabilities (19,000) (24,000)
Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (2,654,000) (10,587,000)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Repayments from/(Loans to) Related Party for Note Receivables 45,000 1,357,000
Proceeds from Principal Collections on Marketable Securities 0 460,000
Proceeds from Sales and Maturities of Marketable Securities 5,514,000 34,169,000
Investment in Intangible Assets, net (7,000) 0
Purchase of Property & Equipment (34,000) (38,000)
Net Cash Provided by Investing Activities 5,518,000 35,948,000
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Proceeds from Margin Loan 6,297,000 8,582,000
Repayments of Margin Loan (6,022,000) (41,778,000)
Proceeds from Production Facilities 4,285,000 6,866,000
Repayment of Production Facilities (9,653,000) (8,315,000)
(Repayments of )/Proceeds from Bank Indebtedness, net (2,628,000) 2,931,000
Proceeds from Securities Purchase Agreement 3,329,000 0
Principal Payments on Finance Lease Obligations (389,000) (1,216,000)
Debt Issuance Costs (48,000) (45,000)
Proceeds from Warrant Exchange, net 0 5,299,000
Shares Withheld for Taxes on Vested Restricted Shares 25,000 (15,000)
Payment for Warrant Put Option Exercise 0 (250,000)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (4,804,000) (27,941,000)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash 586,000 (13,000)
Net Decrease in Cash (1,354,000) (2,593,000)
Beginning Cash 4,095,000 7,432,000
Ending Cash 2,741,000 4,839,000
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information    
Cash Paid for Interest 75,000 285,000
Non-Cash Financing and Investing Activities    
Leased Assets Obtained in Exchange for New Finance Lease Liabilities 0 1,216,000
Warrants Issued for Services $ 0 $ 443,000
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Organization and Business
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Organization and Business Organization and Business
Organization and Nature of Business
Kartoon Studios, Inc. (formerly known as Genius Brands International, Inc.; “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) is a global content and brand management company that creates, produces, licenses, and broadcasts timeless and educational, multimedia animated content for children. Led by experienced industry personnel, the Company distributes its content primarily on streaming platforms and television, and licenses properties for a broad range of consumer products based on the Company’s characters. The Company is a “work for hire” producer for many of the streaming outlets and animated content intellectual property (“IP”) holders. In the children’s media sector, the Company’s portfolio features “content with a purpose” for toddlers to tweens, providing enrichment as well as entertainment. With the exception of selected WOW Unlimited Media Inc. (“Wow”) titles, the Company’s programs, along with licensed programs, are being broadcast in the United States on the Company’s wholly-owned advertisement supported video on demand (“AVOD”) service, its free ad supported TV (“FAST”) channels and subscription video on demand (“SVOD”) outlets, Kartoon Channel! and Ameba TV, as well as linear streaming platforms. These streaming platforms include Comcast, Cox, DISH, Sling TV, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Fire, Roku, Apple TV, Apple iOS, Android TV, Android mobile, Pluto TV, Xumo, Tubi, YouTube, YouTube Kids and via KartoonChannel.com, as well as Samsung and LG smart TVs. The Company's in-house owned and produced animated shows include Stan Lee’s Superhero Kindergarten starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Llama Llama starring Jennifer Garner, and Rainbow Rangers, KC Pop Quiz and Shaq’s Garage starring Shaquille O’Neal. The Company’s library titles include the award-winning Baby Genius, adventure comedy Thomas Edison’s Secret Lab®, and Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club, created with and starring iconic investor Warren Buffett, Team Zenko Go!, Reboot, Bee & PuppyCat: Lazy in Space and Castlevania.
The Company also licenses its programs to other services worldwide, in addition to the operation of its own channels, including, but not limited to, Netflix, Paramount+, Max, Nickelodeon, and satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasters around the world.
Through the Company’s investments in Germany’s Your Family Entertainment AG (“YFE”), a publicly traded company on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (RTV-Frankfurt), it has gained access to one of the largest animation catalogues in Europe with over 50 titles consisting of over 1,600 episodes, and a global distribution network which currently covers over 60 territories worldwide.
Through the ownership of Wow, the Company established an affiliate relationship with Mainframe Studios, which is one of the largest animation producers in the world. In addition, Wow owns Frederator Networks Inc. (“Frederator”) and its Channel Frederator Network, the largest animation focused multi-channel network on YouTube with over 2,500 channels. Frederator also owns Frederator Studios, focused on developing and producing shorts and series for and with partners. Over the past 20 years, Frederator Studios has partnered with Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., Netflix, Sony Pictures Animation and Amazon.

The Company has rights to a select amount of valuable IP, including among them a controlling interest in Stan Lee Universe, LLC (“SLU”), through which it controls the name, likeness, signature, and all consumer product and IP rights to Stan Lee (the “Stan Lee Assets”). Known by his signature phrase “Excelsior!”, Stan Lee is one of the most prolific and legendary creators of all time. As Marvel's editor-in-chief, Stan "The Man" Lee helped build a universe of interlocking continuity, one where fans felt as if they could turn a street corner and run into a superhero from Spider-Man to the Fantastic Four, Thor, Iron Man, the Hulk, the X-Men, and more. Stan went on to become Marvel’s editorial director and publisher in 1972 and was eventually named chairman emeritus. He was the co-creator of characters appearing in 4 of the top 10 box office movies of all time, which featured Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Hulk, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Black Panther, and of course the Avengers, accounting for billions of dollars of revenue for Marvel and the Walt Disney Company.

The Company also owns The Beacon Media Group, LLC (“Beacon Media”) and The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd. (“Beacon Communications”) (collectively, “Beacon”), a leading North American marketing and media agency specializing in creating impactful connections between consumers and brands across various industries. With a focus on in-depth research and analysis the agency equips brands with a deep understanding of media landscapes, trends, and platform patterns across generations along with developing highly effective media strategies that deliver results for clients. Beacon
represents over 30 kids and family clients including Bandai Namco, Moose Toys, Bazooka Candy Brands, Goliath Games, Playmates Toys, Cra-Z-Art, and Zebra Pens.
In addition, the Company owns the Canadian company Ameba Inc. (“Ameba”), which distributes SVOD service for kids and has become a focal point of revenue for TOON Media Networks’ subscription offering.
Recent Transactions
The Company announced the initial closing of its registered direct offering of up to $7,000,000 (the “Offering”) on April 23, 2024. In the initial closing, the Company sold 3,900,000 shares of its common stock, par value $0.001 per share (the “Common Stock”), and pre-funded warrants to purchase up to 100,000 shares of Common Stock (the “Pre-funded Warrants”) to an institutional investor (the "Investor"), at $1.00 per share of Common Stock and $0.99 per Pre-funded Warrant, for aggregate gross proceeds of approximately $4,000,000, prior to deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses, pursuant to a securities purchase agreement, dated April 18, 2024 (the “SPA”). Pursuant to the terms of the SPA, the Investor has the sole option to purchase up to an additional 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock and/or Pre-funded Warrants as part of the Offering, at $1.00 per share of Common Stock and $0.99 per Pre-Funded Warrant, in up to three subsequent closings during the 180-day period following the date of the SPA in which each subsequent closing is equal to no less than $1,000,000, whereby the Company would receive additional aggregate gross proceeds of up to $3,000,000 (together with the gross proceeds from the initial closing, up to a total of $7,000,000), prior to deducting placement agent fees and other offering expenses. Additionally, the Company has 4,784,909 warrants with a reprice option that was triggered by the registered direct offering which reduced the exercise price from $2.50 per share to $1.00 per share.
On June 21, 2024, the Company announced the launch of “Winnie-the-Pooh” on the Kartoon Channel through a $30.0 million joint venture with Catalyst Venture Partners. The JV partnership stipulates after Catalyst Venture Partners recoup their investment, the ownership and profit split between the partners is 60% to Kartoon Studios and 40% to Catalyst Venture Partners. “Winnie-the-Pooh” is based on the designs and stories of one of the most successful brands of all time, A.A. Milne’s “Winnie-the-Pooh,” a property that has generated over $80 billion in sales over the last four decades and is estimated to currently generate $3-$6 billion per year for The Walt Disney Company. Catalyst Venture Partners will provide the full amount of the production finance with the plan to include an animated holiday movie, five holiday specials and 4 year episode series.
Liquidity
As of June 30, 2024, the Company had cash of $2.7 million, which decreased by $1.4 million as compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease was primarily due to cash used in financing activities of $4.8 million and cash used for operating activities of $2.7 million, offset by cash provided by investing activities of $5.5 million. The cash used in financing activities was primarily due to repayments of the production facilities, margin loan and bank indebtedness, net of proceeds from each, resulting in net cash used of $7.7 million, offset by proceeds from the Offering of $3.3 million. The cash provided by investing activities was due to sales of marketable securities of $5.5 million.
As of June 30, 2024, the Company held available-for-sale marketable securities with a fair value of $6.5 million, a decrease of $5.5 million as compared to December 31, 2023 due to sales and maturities during the six months ended June 30, 2024. The available-for-sale securities consist principally of corporate and government debt securities and are also available as a source of liquidity.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s margin loan balance was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $6.3 million from its investment margin account and repaid $6.0 million primarily with cash received from sales and maturities of marketable securities. The borrowed amounts were primarily used for operational costs. The interest rates for the borrowings fluctuate based on the Fed Funds Upper Target plus 0.60%. The weighted average interest rates were 0.82% and 0.98%, respectively, on average margin loan balances of $9.8 million and $27.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $12,429 and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $31,061 and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The investment margin account borrowings do not mature but are collateralized by the marketable securities held by the same custodian and the custodian can issue a
margin call at any time, effecting a payable on demand loan. Due to the call option, the margin loan is recorded as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The Company is subject to financial and customary affirmative and negative non-financial covenants on the revolving demand facility and equipment lease agreements that have an aggregate total outstanding balance of $1.3 million U.S. dollars (“USD”) or $1.7 million of Canadian dollars (“CAD”).

During March 2024, the Company amended the revolving demand facility, equipment lease line, and treasury risk management facility. As a result of the amendment, the revolving demand facility allows for draws of up to CAD 1.0 million to be made by way of CAD prime rate loans, CAD overdrafts, USD base rate loans or letters of credit up to a maximum of $200,000 in either CAD or USD and having a term of up to 1 year. The CAD prime borrowings and overdrafts bear interest at a rate equal to bank prime plus 2.00% per annum. The USD base rate borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to bank base rate plus 2.00% per annum. In addition, the equipment lease line was terminated, however, the Company has and will continue to make the regular principal and interest payments under the specific financing terms of the existing equipment lease agreements. The amendment removed the treasury risk management facility that allowed for advances of up to CAD 0.5 million. As of the date of the amendment and June 30, 2024 there were no outstanding amounts drawn under the treasury risk management facility. The amendment also introduced revised financial covenants that are effective as of March 15, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, the Company was not in compliance with two financial covenants. The financial covenants required the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity threshold and to complete a minimum equity raise by June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, the Company’s remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD 1.2 million are subject to repayment. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024. The amendment and covenant violation did not have any impact on the Company’s production facilities that are separate from the revolving demand facility and are used for financing specific productions.
Historically, the Company has incurred net losses. For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company reported net losses of $5.9 million and $12.4 million, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company reported net losses of $13.0 million and $36.3 million, respectively. The Company reported net cash used in operating activities of $2.7 million and cash used in operating activities of $10.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had an accumulated deficit of $731.5 million and total stockholders’ equity of $44.4 million. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had total current assets of $38.8 million, including cash of $2.7 million and marketable securities of $6.5 million, and total current liabilities of $33.6 million. The Company had working capital of $5.2 million as of June 30, 2024, compared to working capital of $11.5 million as of December 31, 2023. Management has evaluated the significance of these conditions in relation to the Company’s ability to meet its obligations and noted the Company has sufficient marketable securities and investments to fund operations for the next 12 months from the issuance date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“the Form 10-Q”). In addition, the Company has the ability to reduce operating costs and use equity and equity-linked instruments to pay for services and compensation.
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 9, 2024. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, expenses and other comprehensive income/(loss) that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events, historical experience, actions that the company may undertake in the future and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Prior Periods and Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s reported total revenues, expenses, net loss, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity, non-controlling interests or cash flows. No reclassifications of prior period balances were material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
Interim results are not necessarily indicative of financial results for a full year or any other period. The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The following is provided to update the Company’s significant accounting policies previously described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts

As of June 30, 2024, the gross amounts of FX forwards in an asset and liability position subject to a master netting arrangement resulted in a net liability of $0.3 million recorded within Other Current Liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2023, the FX contracts were fully settled and netted to zero on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded a a realized loss of $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively, on FX forward contracts within Production Services Revenue on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The change in fair value of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, respectively, was recorded as an unrealized gain within Production Services Revenue on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
Trade Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Loss
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded an allowance for credit loss of $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Tax Credits Receivable
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, $14.0 million and $20.7 million, respectively, in current tax credit receivables related to Wow’s film and television productions were recorded, net of $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, recorded as an allowance for credit loss. It is estimated that the Company will collect the receivables balance; therefore, no additional reserve was recorded.
Concentration of Risk
The Company maintains its cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“FDIC”) or the Canadian Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“CDIC”) insured amounts. Balances on interest bearing deposits at banks in the United States are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000 per account and deposits in banks in Canada are insured by the CDIC up to Canadian Dollar (“CAD”) 100,000. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had nine and ten bank deposit accounts with an aggregate uninsured balance of $1.5 million and $2.5 million, respectively.
The Company has a managed account with a financial institution. The managed account maintains its investments in marketable securities of approximately $6.5 million and $12.0 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Assets in the managed account are protected by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (“SIPC”) up to $500,000 (with a limit of $250,000 for cash). In addition, the financial institution provides additional “excess of SIPC” coverage which insures up to $1.0 billion. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company did not have account balances held at this financial institution that exceed the insured balances.
The Company’s investment portfolio consists of investment-grade securities diversified among security types, industries and issuers. The Company’s policy limits the amount of credit exposure to any one security issue or issuer and the Company believes no significant concentration of credit risk exists with respect to these investments.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had four customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 80.9% of the total revenue.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company had three customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 66.7% of the total revenue. As of June 30, 2024, the Company had three customers whose total accounts receivable exceeded 10% of the total accounts receivable. These customers accounted for 66.0% of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2024.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had four customers whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 81.2% of the total revenue.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company had three customers, whose total revenue exceeded 10% of the total consolidated revenue. These customers accounted for 71.4% of the total revenue. As of June 30, 2023, the
Company had four customers whose total accounts receivable exceeded 10% of the total accounts receivable. These customers accounted for 70.4% of the total accounts receivable as of June 30, 2023.
There is significant financial risk associated with a dependence upon a small number of customers. The Company periodically assesses the financial strength of these customers and establishes allowances for any anticipated credit losses.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following table summarizes the marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
Level 1Level 2Total Fair Value
Investments in Marketable Securities:
Corporate Bonds$3,142 $– $3,142 
U.S. agency and government sponsored securities– 1,863 1,863 
U.S. states and municipalities– 1,450 1,450 
Total$3,142 $3,313 $6,455 
Fair values were determined for each individual security in the investment portfolio. The Company’s marketable securities are considered to be available-for-sale investments as defined under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 320, Investments – Debt and Equity Securities. An allowance for credit loss was not recorded for the marketable securities as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. Refer to Note 5 for additional details.
New Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
In October 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements. The new guidance clarifies or improves disclosure and presentation requirements on a variety of topics in the codification. The amendments will align the requirements in the FASB Accounting Standard Codification with the SEC’s regulations. The amendments are effective prospectively on the date each individual amendment is effectively removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is not expected to be material.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting – Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures. The amendments enhance disclosures of significant segment expenses by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), extend certain annual disclosures to interim periods, and permit more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires that an entity, on an annual basis, disclose additional income tax information, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendment in the ASU is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures and is not expected to be material.
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Variable Interest Entity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Variable Interest Entity Variable Interest Entity
In July 2020, the Company entered into a binding term sheet with POW! Entertainment, LLC. (“POW”) in which the Company agreed to form an entity with POW to exploit certain rights in intellectual property created by Stan Lee, as well as the name and likeness of Stan Lee. The entity is called “Stan Lee Universe, LLC” (“SLU”). POW and the Company
executed an Operating Agreement for the joint venture, effective as of June 1, 2021. The purpose of the acquisition was to enable the Company to assume the worldwide rights, in perpetuity, to the name, physical likeness, physical signature, live-action and animated motion picture, television, online, digital, publishing, comic book, merchandising and licensing rights to Stan Lee and over 100 original Stan Lee creations (the “Stan Lee Assets”), from which the Company plans to develop and license multiple properties each year.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, SLU generated net loss of $49,895 and net income of $15,911, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, SLU generated net loss of $69,199 and net income $47,334, respectively. There were no contributions or distributions during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, and there were no changes in facts and circumstances that would result in a re-evaluation of the VIE assessment.
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Investment in Equity Interest
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]  
Investment in Equity Interest Investment in Equity Interest
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company owned 6,857,132 shares of YFE. At the time of the initial investment in 2021, it was determined that based on the Company’s 28.69% ownership in YFE, the Company had significant influence over the entity. Therefore, under the equity method of accounting, the Company elected to account for the investment at fair value under the fair value option. Under the fair value option, the investment is remeasured and recorded at fair value each reporting period, with the change recorded through earnings. As of June 30, 2024, the fair value of the investment was determined to be $17.6 million recorded within noncurrent assets on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value as of June 30, 2024 decreased by net $1.5 million, as compared to December 31, 2023. The decrease is the effect of foreign currency remeasurement from EURO to USD resulting in a loss of $0.6 million and share price fluctuations resulting in a loss of $0.9 million. The total change in fair value is recorded within Other Expense, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s ownership in YFE was 44.8%.
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Marketable Securities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Marketable Securities [Abstract]  
Marketable Securities Marketable Securities
The Company classifies and accounts for its marketable debt securities as available-for-sale securities (“AFS”) and the securities are stated at fair value. Per ASC 326, the Company is required to recognize an allowance for credit losses on its AFS debt securities and recognize a credit loss expense once securities become impaired.
The investments in marketable securities had an adjusted cost basis of $6.9 million and a market value of $6.5 million as of June 30, 2024. The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$3,362 $(220)$3,142 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (137)1,863 
U.S. States and Municipalities1,562 (112)1,450 
Total$6,924 $(469)$6,455 
The investments in marketable securities as of December 31, 2023 had an adjusted cost basis of $12.8 million and a market value of $12.0 million. The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$6,333 $(425)$5,908 
U.S. Treasury646 (37)609 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (148)1,852 
U.S. States and Municipalities3,859 (278)3,581 
Total$12,838 $(888)$11,950 
The Company holds 5 AFS securities, all of which were in an unrealized loss position and have been in an unrealized loss position for a period greater than 12 months as of June 30, 2024. The AFS securities held by the Company as of December 31, 2023 had also been in an unrealized loss position for a period greater than 12 months. The Company reported the net unrealized losses in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, an allowance for credit loss was not recognized as the issuers of the securities
had not established a cause for default, various rating agencies had reaffirmed each security's investment grade status and the Company did not have the intent, nor is it required to sell its securities prior to recovery.
Realized losses of $0.2 million and $0.7 million were recognized in earnings during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Realized losses of $0.4 million and $2.3 million were recognized in earnings during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The losses were due to selling securities prior to maturity to prevent further market condition losses on the securities.
The contractual maturities of the Company’s marketable investments as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value
Due within 1 year$186 
Due after 1 year through 5 years6,269 
Total$6,455 
The Company may sell certain of its marketable debt securities prior to their stated maturities for reasons including, but not limited to, managing liquidity, credit risk, duration and asset allocation.
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Property and Equipment, net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, net Property and Equipment, net
The Company has property and equipment as follows (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Furniture and Equipment$118 $117 
Computer Equipment225 219 
Leasehold Improvements2,212 2,200 
Software219 192 
Property and Equipment, gross2,774 2,728 
Less Accumulated Depreciation(913)(724)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(181)(127)
Property and Equipment, net$1,680 $1,877 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $0.1 million for both respective periods. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded depreciation expense of $0.2 million for both respective periods.
The Company did not incur any impairment charges on its property and equipment during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, due to changes in the Company's estimated undiscounted future cash flows, a reassessment of its long-lived assets was performed. As a result, the carrying value of one of the Company's asset group’s property and equipment assets were written down to zero and an Impairment of Property and Equipment of $0.1 million was recorded within Operating Expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations.
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Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Right Of Use Leased Asset [Abstract]  
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net
Leased right-of-use assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Office Lease Assets$9,437 $9,437 
Equipment Lease Assets5,360 5,360 
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross14,797 14,797 
Accumulated Amortization(6,207)(5,237)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(847)(617)
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net$7,743 $8,943 
As of June 30, 2024, the weighted-average lease term for the Company’s operating leases was 78 months and the weighted-average discount rate was 11.1%. As of December 31, 2023, the weighted-average lease term for operating leases was 83 months and the weighted-average discount rate was 11.1%.
Operating lease costs during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were $0.7 million and $0.7 million, respectively, recorded within General and Administrative Expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Operating lease costs during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 were $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively, recorded within General and Administrative Expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company recorded finance lease costs of $0.3 million and $0.7 million, respectively, primarily comprised of ROU amortization of $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded finance lease costs of $0.6 million and $1.2 million, respectively, primarily comprised of ROU amortization of $0.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively. ROU amortization is recorded within General and Administrative Expenses and accretion of interest expense is recorded within Other Expense, net on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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Film and Television Costs, net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Other Industries [Abstract]  
Film and Television Costs, net Film and Television Costs, net
The following table highlights the activity in Film and Television Costs as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 2022$7,780 
Additions to Film and Television Costs1,078 
Disposals(41)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(7,536)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment14 
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 20231,295 
Additions to Film and Television Costs441 
Disposals(10)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(152)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(8)
Film and Television Costs, net as of June 30, 2024$1,566 
The Company had a write-down of $7,832 and a disposal of $9,509 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and did not record any significant impairment charges on film costs during the three months ended June 30, 2023. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively. There were no additional write downs or disposals within the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023.
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Intangible Assets, net
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Intangible Assets, net Intangible Assets, net
Intangible Assets, net
The Company had the following intangible assets (in thousands) with their weighted average remaining amortization period (in years):
Intangible Assets, net
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization PeriodAs of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Customer Relationships6.0$17,429 $17,325 
Digital Networks13.8803 803 
Trade Names66.99,957 9,970 
Logo0.5– 
Intangible Assets, gross28,196 28,098 
Less Accumulated Amortization(4,909)(3,794)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(1,834)(1,311)
Intangible Assets, net$21,453 $22,993 
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During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 the Company recorded intangible asset amortization expense of $0.5 million for each reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recorded intangible asset amortization expense of $1.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively.
The Company did not incur any impairment charges on its definite and indefinite-lived intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a total Impairment of Intangible Assets of $4.0 million within Operating Expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. The impairment charge consisted of a write-down of definite-lived intangible assets of $2.8 million due to a decrease in an asset group’s estimated undiscounted cash flows. Furthermore, it was determined that the Frederator tradename, an indefinite-lived intangible asset, was impaired by $1.3 million.
Expected future amortization of intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year:
2024$1,027 
20252,040 
20262,040 
20272,040 
20282,040 
Thereafter6,764 
Total$15,951 
As of June 30, 2024, $5.5 million of the Company’s intangible assets related to the acquired trade names from the Wow acquisition had indefinite lives and are not subject to amortization.
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Deferred Revenue
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Deferred Revenue Deferred RevenueAs of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had aggregate short term and long term deferred revenue of $8.2 million and $6.6 million, respectively. The increase in deferred revenue is primarily related to the stage of progress of various productions as of June 30, 2024, compared to the progress as of December 31, 2023. Wow's deferred revenue balance relates to cash received from customers for productions in progress. Revenue is fully recognized upon production completion. Deferred revenue also includes both (i) variable fee contracts with licensees and customers in which the Company collected advances and minimum guarantees against future royalties and (ii) fixed fee contracts. The Company recognizes revenue related to these contracts when all revenue recognition criteria have been met.
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Margin Loan
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Instruments [Abstract]  
Margin Loan Margin Loan
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s margin loan balance was $1.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company borrowed an additional $6.3 million from its investment margin account and repaid $6.0 million primarily with cash received from sales and maturities of marketable securities. The borrowed amounts were primarily used for operational costs. The interest rates for the borrowings fluctuate based on the Fed Funds Upper Target plus 0.60%. The weighted average interest rates were 0.82% and 0.98%, respectively, on average margin loan balances of $9.8 million and $27.4 million as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
For the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $12,429 and $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred interest expense on the loan of $31,061 and $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. The investment margin account borrowings do not mature but are collateralized by the marketable securities held by the same custodian and the custodian can issue a margin call at any time, effecting a payable on demand loan. Due to the call option, the margin loan is recorded as a current liability on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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Bank Indebtedness and Production Facilities
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Debt Instruments [Abstract]  
Bank Indebtedness and Production Facilities Bank Indebtedness and Production Facilities
The Company has certain credit facilities (together, the “Facilities”) that are comprised of the following:

Revolving Demand Facility

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an outstanding balance of $0.4 million (CAD 0.6 million) and $2.9 million (CAD 3.8 million), respectively, on the revolving demand facility by way of bank prime rate loan draws, included as Bank Indebtedness within current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

During March 2024, the Company amended the revolving demand facility. As a result of the amendment, the revolving demand facility allows for draws of up to CAD 1.0 million to be made by way of CAD prime rate loans, CAD overdrafts, USD base rate loans or letters of credit up to a maximum of $0.2 million in either CAD or USD and having a term of up to 1 year. The CAD prime borrowings and overdrafts bear interest at a rate equal to bank prime plus 2.00% per annum. The USD base rate borrowings bear interest at a rate equal to bank base rate plus 2.00% per annum.

Treasury Risk Management Facility

During March 2024, an amendment was entered into that removed the treasury risk management facility. As of the date of the amendment and December 31, 2023, there were no outstanding amounts drawn under the treasury risk management facility.

Production Facilities

The production facilities are used for financing specific productions. The Company’s production facilities bear interest at rates ranging from bank prime plus 1.00% - 1.25% per annum. The production facilities are generally repayable on demand and are guaranteed and secured by the Company with no limitations for maximum potential future payments. The security reflects substantially all of the Company's tangible and intangible assets including a combination of federal and provincial tax credits, other government incentives, production service agreements and license agreements.

As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had an outstanding balance of $9.8 million (CAD 13.5 million), including $1.3 million (CAD 1.8 million) of interest, and $15.3 million (CAD 20.3 million), including
$1.4 million (CAD 1.9 million) of interest, respectively, recorded as Production Facilities, net within current liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equipment Lease Line

During March 2024, the equipment lease line was terminated, however, the Company continued to make the regular principal and interest payments under the specific financing terms of the existing equipment lease agreements. Each existing transaction under the equipment lease line has specific financing terms in respect of the leased equipment such as term, finance amount, rate, and payment terms. The finance rates for these equipment leases range from 4.19% to 7.18% with remaining lease terms of 1 - 25 months as of June 30, 2024.

As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of $0.9 million (CAD 1.2 million) was included within current Finance Lease Liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Equipment Lease Facility

The Company also entered into an equipment lease agreement with a Canadian bank. This additional equipment lease facility allows the Company to finance equipment purchases of up to CAD 1.4 million in total. Each transaction under the equipment lease line has specific financing terms in respect of the leased equipment such as term, finance amount, rate, and payment terms. As of June 30, 2024, the Company has leases remaining under this facility with finance rates of 7.52% to 8.20% and remaining lease terms of 17 - 25 months.

As of June 30, 2024, the outstanding balance of $0.4 million (CAD 0.6 million) was included within current and noncurrent Finance Lease Liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Loan Covenants, Violations and Waiver

The Company is subject to financial and customary affirmative and negative non-financial covenants on the revolving demand facility and equipment lease agreements that have an aggregate total outstanding balance of $1.3 million (CAD 1.7 million).

The Company has continued to make its regular principal and interest payments in a timely basis since the effective borrowing date.

The revolving demand facility and the equipment lease line can be called at any time by the lender as per the original and amended terms of the facilities. The Company was not in compliance with two financial covenants as of June 30, 2024. The financial covenants required the Company to maintain a minimum liquidity threshold and to complete a minimum equity raise by June 30, 2024. As a result of the covenant violations, the Company’s remaining equipment lease agreements with the lender of CAD 1.2 million are subject to repayment. As of August 14, 2024, the lender and the Company have agreed to a repayment plan for the equipment leases to be completed within the fourth quarter of 2024.
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Stockholders’ Equity
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders’ Equity Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 the total number of authorized shares of common stock was 190,000,000.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 39,463,517 and 35,247,744 shares of common stock outstanding, respectively.
Preferred Stock
The Company has 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock authorized with a par value of $0.001 per share. The board of directors is authorized, subject to any limitations prescribed by law, without further vote or action by the Company’s stockholders, to issue from time-to-time shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Each series of preferred stock will have such number of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined by the board of directors, which may include, among others, dividend rights, voting rights, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and preemptive rights.
In connection with the Company’s acquisition of Wow, certain eligible Canadian stockholders, noteholders and optionholders of Wow elected to receive the Exchangeable Shares in the capital of the Wow Exchange Co. Inc. (“ExchangeCo”) instead of shares of the Company’s common stock to which they were otherwise entitled.
The shares of ExchangeCo are exchangeable into shares of the Company’s common stock in accordance with their terms. Holders of the ExchangeCo shares are entitled to defined voting rights (the “Voting Rights”) in the Company pursuant to a voting and exchange trust agreement (the “Voting Agreement”) dated April 6, 2022 among the Company, ExchangeCo, 1329258 B.C. Ltd. and Computershare Trust Company of Canada (the “Voting Trustee”). The Voting Trustee holds a single share of Series B Preferred Stock in the capital of the Company (the “Special Voting Share”), which grants the Voting Trustee that number of votes at the meetings of the Company’s stockholders as is equal to the number of shares of the Company’s common stock that at such time have not been delivered pursuant to the tender of ExchangeCo shares. The Voting Trustee is required to exercise each vote attached to the Special Voting Share only as directed by the relevant holder of the underlying Company shares of common stock and, in the absence of any instructions, will not exercise voting rights with respect to the applicable shares.
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 0 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was 1 share of Series B Preferred Stock outstanding. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there were 0 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding.
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Stock Options
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock Options Stock Options
On September 1, 2020, the Company adopted the Kartoon Studios, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) as voted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of common stock, which does not include shares that the Company may issue related to acquisitions. On May 23, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares from 3,000,000 shares of common stock in the initial 2020 Plan. The 2020 Plan replaced the previously adopted 2015 Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) that had a total number of authorized shares of 216,767, however the remaining 12,000 outstanding shares granted under the 2015 Plan, as of June 30, 2024, remain to be governed under such plan. All expired or terminated shares granted under the 2015 Plan, that have not been vested or exercised, reverts to and again becomes available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase 35,000 and no options, respectively. The 35,000 options to purchase common stock had a weighted-average grant date fair market value of $24,210. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, upon termination of certain employees, the Company accelerated the vesting of any unvested options held by the employees pursuant to their employment agreements. This resulted in 55,816 options becoming immediately vested on the separation date and $0.1 million in expense recognized by the Company.
The fair value of the options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”) option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
Exercise Price$0.95 
Dividend Yield– %
Volatility92.1 %
Risk-free interest rate4.3 %
Expected life of options5.0 years
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20231,183,9085.56$14.96 
Granted35,0004.97$0.95 
Exercised$– 
Forfeited/Cancelled(254,302)$21.00 
Expired(5,800)$19.90 
Outstanding at June 30, 2024958,8065.27$12.81 
Unvested at June 30, 2024107,3494.48$4.40 
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2024851,4575.37$13.87 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $40,317 and $0.3 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options.. Share-based compensation expense is included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense at June 30, 2024 was $0.1 million which will be recognized through the second quarter of 2025 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024 had an aggregated intrinsic value of zeroRestricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are granted under the Company’s 2020 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted 194,680 and 34,431 fully vested RSUs to the Company’s board members and consultants, with a fair market value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
An aggregate of 215,773 shares of common stock were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of RSUs vested during the current and prior periods.
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-
Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Unvested at December 31, 2023982,625$13.42 
Granted194,680$1.23 
Vested(199,805)$1.65 
Forfeited$– 
Unvested at June 30, 2024977,500$13.35 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSUs. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unvested share-based compensation as of June 30, 2024 was $0.2 million which will be recognized through the fourth quarter of 2026 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The total fair value of shares vested during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $0.3 million.
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Restricted Stock Units
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Restricted Stock Units Stock Options
On September 1, 2020, the Company adopted the Kartoon Studios, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) as voted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 3,000,000 shares of common stock, which does not include shares that the Company may issue related to acquisitions. On May 23, 2024, the Board of Directors approved the maximum number of shares available for issuance up to an aggregate of 5,000,000 shares from 3,000,000 shares of common stock in the initial 2020 Plan. The 2020 Plan replaced the previously adopted 2015 Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) that had a total number of authorized shares of 216,767, however the remaining 12,000 outstanding shares granted under the 2015 Plan, as of June 30, 2024, remain to be governed under such plan. All expired or terminated shares granted under the 2015 Plan, that have not been vested or exercised, reverts to and again becomes available for issuance under the 2020 Plan.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted options to purchase 35,000 and no options, respectively. The 35,000 options to purchase common stock had a weighted-average grant date fair market value of $24,210. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, upon termination of certain employees, the Company accelerated the vesting of any unvested options held by the employees pursuant to their employment agreements. This resulted in 55,816 options becoming immediately vested on the separation date and $0.1 million in expense recognized by the Company.
The fair value of the options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”) option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
Exercise Price$0.95 
Dividend Yield– %
Volatility92.1 %
Risk-free interest rate4.3 %
Expected life of options5.0 years
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20231,183,9085.56$14.96 
Granted35,0004.97$0.95 
Exercised$– 
Forfeited/Cancelled(254,302)$21.00 
Expired(5,800)$19.90 
Outstanding at June 30, 2024958,8065.27$12.81 
Unvested at June 30, 2024107,3494.48$4.40 
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2024851,4575.37$13.87 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $40,317 and $0.3 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to stock options.. Share-based compensation expense is included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unrecognized share-based compensation expense at June 30, 2024 was $0.1 million which will be recognized through the second quarter of 2025 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The outstanding shares as of June 30, 2024 had an aggregated intrinsic value of zeroRestricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are granted under the Company’s 2020 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company granted 194,680 and 34,431 fully vested RSUs to the Company’s board members and consultants, with a fair market value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively.
An aggregate of 215,773 shares of common stock were issued during the six months ended June 30, 2024 as a result of RSUs vested during the current and prior periods.
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-
Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Unvested at December 31, 2023982,625$13.42 
Granted194,680$1.23 
Vested(199,805)$1.65 
Forfeited$– 
Unvested at June 30, 2024977,500$13.35 
During the three months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.1 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSUs. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, the Company recognized $0.3 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in share-based compensation expense related to RSU awards included in General and Administrative Expense on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. The unvested share-based compensation as of June 30, 2024 was $0.2 million which will be recognized through the fourth quarter of 2026 assuming the underlying grants are not cancelled or forfeited. The total fair value of shares vested during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $0.3 million.
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Warrants
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Warrants and Rights Note Disclosure [Abstract]  
Warrants Warrants
The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity:
WarrantsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
Granted100,000$1.00 
Exercised$– 
Expired(26,000)$26.88 
Forfeitures$– 
Outstanding at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
As of June 30, 2024, 89,286 derivative warrants classified as a liability as issued with convertible notes in 2020 to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock remained outstanding and are revalued each reporting period. As of June 30, 2024, the warrants were revalued at approximately $2,606, resulting in a $0.1 million decrease in the liability as compared to December 31, 2023. The change in value was recorded as a Gain on Revaluation of Warrants within Other Expense, net on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and within the Adjustments to Reconcile Net Loss to Net Cash Used in Operating Activities on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
The Company has 4,784,909 warrants as of December 31, 2023 with a reprice option that was triggered by the registered direct offering which reduced the exercise price from $2.50 per share to $1.00 per share. The reduction in exercise price reduced the Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share from $8.19 before the reprice to $7.14 after the reprice.
The fair value of the outstanding derivative warrants was determined by using the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model based on the following assumptions as of June 30, 2024:
Market Price$1.03 
Exercise Price$2.10 
Dividend Yield– %
Volatility60 %
Risk-free Interest Rate5.09 %
Expected Life of Warrants0.71 years
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Supplemental Financial Statement Information
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Supplemental Financial Statement Information Supplemental Financial Statement Information
Other Expense, net
Components of Other Expense, net, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Interest Expense (a)$(246)$(1,020)$(449)$(2,105)
Warrant Incentive Expense (b)– (12,664)– (12,664)
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants (c)23 6,063 60 6,202 
Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investment in YFE (d)(881)4,322 (881)3,427 
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments (e)(216)(720)(357)(2,257)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange (f)(330)35 (980)355 
Interest Income (g)42 158 95 468 
Finance Lease Interest Expense (h)(24)(54)(54)(104)
Other (i)370 534 
Other Expense, net
$(1,016)$(2,858)$(1,583)$(4,570)
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(a)
Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, primarily due to interest incurred on bank indebtedness.
(b)
There was no warrant incentive expense in 2024.
(c)
The Gain on Revaluation of Warrants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to the changes in fair value of the remaining outstanding warrant classified as a liability due to decreases in market price.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the loss on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of a decrease in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2024.
(e)
The Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities prior to maturity.
(f)
The Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily related to the revaluation of the YFE investment, resulting in a loss of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively due to the EURO fluctuation to USD as compared to the prior reporting period. The remaining balance is related to remeasurements of transactions made in foreign currencies that are outstanding as of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of interest income, net of premium amortization expense, recorded for the investments in marketable securities.
(h)
The Finance Lease Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(a)
Interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of $0.6 million and $1.3 million of interest incurred on the margin loan, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of interest incurred on production facilities loans and bank indebtedness assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition.


(b)
The Warrant Incentive Expense is related to the $12.7 million fair value of Exchange Warrants that were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to certain existing warrant holders in exchange for previously issued outstanding warrants and $3.5 million recorded as the incremental expense of the 2021 Warrants immediately before and after the repricing.
(c)
The gain on warrant revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to the $6.0 million change in fair value as of the end of the reporting period of the Exchange and SEG Warrants compared to the fair value at issuance date.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the gain on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of an increase in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2023.
(e)
The net realized loss on marketable securities reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities and issuers' prepayments of principals on certain mortgage-backed securities.
(f)
The gain on foreign currency exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily related to the EURO weakening against the USD compared to the three and six months ended prior period.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of cash interest received of $0.3 million and $0.7 million from the investments in marketable securities, respectively, net of premium amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
(h)The finance lease interest expense represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line. Prior to the acquisition of Wow, finance leases did not exist.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
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Income Taxes
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, which requires the recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets at currently enacted tax rates for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. A valuation allowance is recognized to reduce the net deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized.
ASC 740 provides guidance on the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. ASC 740 requires a company to determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination based upon the technical merits of the position. If the more-likely-than-not threshold is met, a company must measure the tax position to determine the amount to recognize in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Income tax benefit was $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023, which related to impairments of certain intangible assets during the first quarter of 2023 resulting in a decrease to the Deferred Tax Liability, net, balance. There were no activities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 that affected the Deferred Tax Liability, net, balance.

Kartoon Studios, Inc. and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. income taxes and file a consolidated tax return in the U.S. The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd., Ameba Inc. and WOW Unlimited Media Inc. are subject to Canadian income taxes on a stand-alone basis and file separate tax returns in Canada.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in the states of California, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, as well as Canada. To the extent allowed by law, the taxing authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses were generated and carried forward to make adjustments up to the amount of the net operating losses. The Company is currently subject to U.S. federal, state and local and foreign tax examinations by tax authorities. The Company is no longer subject to audits by U.S. federal, state, local or foreign authorities for years prior to 2019.
Kartoon Studios, Inc. and its wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries are subject to U.S. income taxes and file a consolidated tax return in the U.S. The Beacon Communications Group, Ltd., Ameba Inc. and WOW Unlimited Media Inc. are subject to Canadian income taxes on a stand-alone basis and file separate tax returns in Canada.
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Commitments and Contingencies
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
The following is a schedule of future minimum cash contractual obligations as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Operating Leases$1,038 $1,627 $1,632 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $10,104 
Finance Leases1,094 275 53 – – – 1,422 
Employment Contracts1,882 1,224 146 – – – 3,252 
Consulting Contracts1,850 2,838 796 – – – 5,484 
Debt422 9,847 – – – – 10,269 
$6,286 $15,811 $2,627 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $30,531 
The present value discount of the minimum operating lease payments above was $2.8 million which when deducted from the cash commitments for the leases included in the table above, equates to the lease liabilities of $7.3 million recorded as of June 30, 2024 on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Other Funding Commitments
The Company enters into various agreements associated with its individual properties. Some of these agreements call for the potential future payment of royalties or “profit” participations for either (i) the use of third party intellectual property, in which the Company is obligated to share net profits with the underlying rights holders on a certain basis as defined in the respective agreements, or (ii) services rendered by animation studios, post-production studios, writers, directors, musicians or other creative talent for which the Company is obligated to share with these service providers a portion of the net profits of the properties on which they have rendered services, as defined in each respective agreement.
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Related Party Transactions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]  
Related Party Transactions Related Party Transactions
Pursuant to his employment agreement dated December 7, 2020, Andy Heyward, the Company’s CEO, is entitled to an executive producer fee of $12,500 per one-half hour episode for each episode he provides services as an executive producer. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Mr. Heyward did not earn any executive producer fees. During the six months ended June 30, 2023 Mr. Heyward earned and was paid $0.3 million in executive producer fees. Mr. Heyward also earned his $55,000 quarterly bonus during each of the quarters in 2024 and 2023.
On August 25, 2022, Mr. Heyward’s employment agreement was amended to include assignment of music royalties to Mr. Heyward for all musical compositions in which he provides services as a composer for or on behalf of the Company, in the event that the Company acquires up to 50% of the writer's share of the royalties for that musical composition. If the Company acquires more than 50% of the writer's share of the royalties on musical compositions Mr. Heyward provided services for, he has the option to purchase the additional royalties from the Company at the price the Company paid to acquire the additional royalties. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, Mr. Heyward has not earned royalties from musical compositions.
On February 27, 2023, Mr. Heyward’s employment agreement was further amended to provide him a creative producer fee of $100,000 per quarter, prorated for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and earned the full $100,000 in three months ended June 30, 2023, for services rendered to Wow. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Mr. Heyward earned $100,000 during each of the quarters.
On July 21, 2020, the Company entered into a merchandising and licensing agreement with Andy Heyward Animation Art (“AHAA”), whose principal is Andy Heyward. The Company entered into a customary merchandise license agreement with AHAA for the use of characters and logos related to Warren Buffett’s Secret Millionaires Club and Stan Lee’s Mighty 7 in connection with certain products to be sold by AHAA. The terms and conditions of such license are customary within the industry, and the Company earns an arm’s-length industry standard royalty on all sales made by
AHAA utilizing the licensed content. During the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, Mr. Heyward has not earned royalties from this agreement.
On July 19, 2022, the Company entered into a Shareholder Loan Agreement with YFE in the amount of EURO 1.3 million, accruing interest at the fixed annualized rate of 5%, with successive interest periods of three months due on the last day of each calendar quarter. The principal plus interest must be repaid by no later than June 30, 2026. As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 $1.4 million is included within Notes and Accounts Receivable from Related Party on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
During 2022, the Company entered into a sublease agreement with a related party to lease one office in the general office space at 190 N. Canon Drive, Suite 400, Beverly Hills, CA 90210. The monthly payments were $595 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023 and recorded within Other Expense, net in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.
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Segment Reporting
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) uses revenue and net earnings to evaluate the profitability and performance of each operating segment. All other financial information is reviewed by the CODM on a condensed consolidated basis. The CODM does not evaluate the operating segments using asset information and it is therefore not disclosed. All expenses directly attributable to each reportable segment are included in the operating results for each segment. However, the CODM does not evaluate the expenses by operating segment and, therefore, it is not separately presented.
The following table presents the revenue and net earnings within the Company's two operating segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
Content Production & Distribution$7,518 $10,148 $12,710 $23,381 
Media Advisory & Advertising Services866 890 1,752 1,846 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
Net Loss:
Content Production & Distribution$(5,696)$(11,892)$(12,435)$(35,166)
Media Advisory & Advertising Services(177)(533)(483)(1,087)
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc.$(5,873)$(12,425)$(12,918)$(36,253)
Geographic Information
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by geographic area (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
United States$4,304 $7,362 $7,485 $16,001 
Canada1,808 1,871 1,948 5,426 
United Kingdom2,240 1,747 4,799 3,591 
Other32 58 230 209 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
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Subsequent Events
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
Subsequent to June 30, 2024, the Company sold marketable securities and received proceeds of $1.6 million and incurred a realized loss of $0.1 million.
As of August 14, 2024, there were no additional subsequent events to report.
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure        
Net income $ (5,873) $ (12,425) $ (12,918) $ (36,253)
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP”) and are consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 9, 2024. The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets, liabilities, revenue, costs, expenses and other comprehensive income/(loss) that are reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events, historical experience, actions that the company may undertake in the future and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On a regular basis, the Company evaluates the assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Prior Periods and Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. Such reclassifications had no impact on the Company’s reported total revenues, expenses, net loss, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, total liabilities, stockholders’ equity, non-controlling interests or cash flows. No reclassifications of prior period balances were material to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
New Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
New Accounting Standards Issued but Not Yet Adopted
In October 2023, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements. The new guidance clarifies or improves disclosure and presentation requirements on a variety of topics in the codification. The amendments will align the requirements in the FASB Accounting Standard Codification with the SEC’s regulations. The amendments are effective prospectively on the date each individual amendment is effectively removed from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is not expected to be material.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting – Improvements to Reportable Segments Disclosures. The amendments enhance disclosures of significant segment expenses by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (CODM), extend certain annual disclosures to interim periods, and permit more than one measure of segment profit or loss to be reported under certain conditions. The amendments are effective for the Company in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption of the amendment is permitted, including adoption in any interim periods for which financial statements have not been issued. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires that an entity, on an annual basis, disclose additional income tax information, primarily related to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid. The amendment in the ASU is intended to enhance the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures. The amendments in this Update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact that the adoption of this ASU will have to the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, which is expected to result in enhanced disclosures and is not expected to be material.
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Marketable Security Measured at Fair Value
The following table summarizes the marketable securities measured at fair value on a recurring basis by level within the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
Level 1Level 2Total Fair Value
Investments in Marketable Securities:
Corporate Bonds$3,142 $– $3,142 
U.S. agency and government sponsored securities– 1,863 1,863 
U.S. states and municipalities– 1,450 1,450 
Total$3,142 $3,313 $6,455 
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Marketable Securities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Marketable Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Marketable Securities The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$3,362 $(220)$3,142 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (137)1,863 
U.S. States and Municipalities1,562 (112)1,450 
Total$6,924 $(469)$6,455 
The balances consisted of the following securities (in thousands):
Adjusted CostUnrealized Loss Fair Value
Corporate Bonds$6,333 $(425)$5,908 
U.S. Treasury646 (37)609 
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities2,000 (148)1,852 
U.S. States and Municipalities3,859 (278)3,581 
Total$12,838 $(888)$11,950 
Schedule of Investments Classified by Contractual Maturity Date
The contractual maturities of the Company’s marketable investments as of June 30, 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Fair Value
Due within 1 year$186 
Due after 1 year through 5 years6,269 
Total$6,455 
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Property and Equipment, net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment, net
The Company has property and equipment as follows (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Furniture and Equipment$118 $117 
Computer Equipment225 219 
Leasehold Improvements2,212 2,200 
Software219 192 
Property and Equipment, gross2,774 2,728 
Less Accumulated Depreciation(913)(724)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(181)(127)
Property and Equipment, net$1,680 $1,877 
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Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Right Of Use Leased Asset [Abstract]  
Schedule of Leased Right-of-Use Assets
Leased right-of-use assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Office Lease Assets$9,437 $9,437 
Equipment Lease Assets5,360 5,360 
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross14,797 14,797 
Accumulated Amortization(6,207)(5,237)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(847)(617)
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net$7,743 $8,943 
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Film and Television Costs, net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Other Industries [Abstract]  
Schedule of Film and Television Costs Activity
The following table highlights the activity in Film and Television Costs as of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 (in thousands):
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 2022$7,780 
Additions to Film and Television Costs1,078 
Disposals(41)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(7,536)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment14 
Film and Television Costs, net as of December 31, 20231,295 
Additions to Film and Television Costs441 
Disposals(10)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses(152)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(8)
Film and Television Costs, net as of June 30, 2024$1,566 
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Intangible Assets, net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Intangible Asset
The Company had the following intangible assets (in thousands) with their weighted average remaining amortization period (in years):
Intangible Assets, net
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization PeriodAs of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Customer Relationships6.0$17,429 $17,325 
Digital Networks13.8803 803 
Trade Names66.99,957 9,970 
Logo0.5– 
Intangible Assets, gross28,196 28,098 
Less Accumulated Amortization(4,909)(3,794)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment(1,834)(1,311)
Intangible Assets, net$21,453 $22,993 
_______________________
Schedule of Expected Future Intangible Asset Amortization
Expected future amortization of intangible assets subject to amortization as of June 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year:
2024$1,027 
20252,040 
20262,040 
20272,040 
20282,040 
Thereafter6,764 
Total$15,951 
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Stock Options (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assumptions Used
The fair value of the options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were calculated using the Black-Scholes Merton (“BSM”) option pricing model based on the following assumptions:
Exercise Price$0.95 
Dividend Yield– %
Volatility92.1 %
Risk-free interest rate4.3 %
Expected life of options5.0 years
Schedule of Stock Option Activity
The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity:
Stock OptionsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20231,183,9085.56$14.96 
Granted35,0004.97$0.95 
Exercised$– 
Forfeited/Cancelled(254,302)$21.00 
Expired(5,800)$19.90 
Outstanding at June 30, 2024958,8065.27$12.81 
Unvested at June 30, 2024107,3494.48$4.40 
Vested and exercisable at June 30, 2024851,4575.37$13.87 
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Restricted Stock Units (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU activity:
Restricted Stock UnitsWeighted-
Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Unvested at December 31, 2023982,625$13.42 
Granted194,680$1.23 
Vested(199,805)$1.65 
Forfeited$– 
Unvested at June 30, 2024977,500$13.35 
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Warrants (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Warrants and Rights Note Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Warrant Activity
The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity:
WarrantsWeighted-Average Remaining Contractual LifeWeighted-Average Exercise Price per Share
Outstanding at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
Granted100,000$1.00 
Exercised$– 
Expired(26,000)$26.88 
Forfeitures$– 
Outstanding at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at June 30, 20246,926,9523.70$6.98 
Exercisable at December 31, 20236,852,9524.16$7.14 
Schedule of Assumptions for Warrant Activity
The fair value of the outstanding derivative warrants was determined by using the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model based on the following assumptions as of June 30, 2024:
Market Price$1.03 
Exercise Price$2.10 
Dividend Yield– %
Volatility60 %
Risk-free Interest Rate5.09 %
Expected Life of Warrants0.71 years
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Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other Expense, net
Components of Other Expense, net, are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Interest Expense (a)$(246)$(1,020)$(449)$(2,105)
Warrant Incentive Expense (b)– (12,664)– (12,664)
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants (c)23 6,063 60 6,202 
Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investment in YFE (d)(881)4,322 (881)3,427 
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments (e)(216)(720)(357)(2,257)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange (f)(330)35 (980)355 
Interest Income (g)42 158 95 468 
Finance Lease Interest Expense (h)(24)(54)(54)(104)
Other (i)370 534 
Other Expense, net
$(1,016)$(2,858)$(1,583)$(4,570)
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
(a)
Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, primarily due to interest incurred on bank indebtedness.
(b)
There was no warrant incentive expense in 2024.
(c)
The Gain on Revaluation of Warrants during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to the changes in fair value of the remaining outstanding warrant classified as a liability due to decreases in market price.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the loss on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of a decrease in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2024.
(e)
The Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities prior to maturity.
(f)
The Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily related to the revaluation of the YFE investment, resulting in a loss of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively due to the EURO fluctuation to USD as compared to the prior reporting period. The remaining balance is related to remeasurements of transactions made in foreign currencies that are outstanding as of the condensed consolidated balance sheet date.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 primarily consisted of interest income, net of premium amortization expense, recorded for the investments in marketable securities.
(h)
The Finance Lease Interest Expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
(a)
Interest expense during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of $0.6 million and $1.3 million of interest incurred on the margin loan, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, of interest incurred on production facilities loans and bank indebtedness assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition.


(b)
The Warrant Incentive Expense is related to the $12.7 million fair value of Exchange Warrants that were issued during the three months ended June 30, 2023 to certain existing warrant holders in exchange for previously issued outstanding warrants and $3.5 million recorded as the incremental expense of the 2021 Warrants immediately before and after the repricing.
(c)
The gain on warrant revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to the $6.0 million change in fair value as of the end of the reporting period of the Exchange and SEG Warrants compared to the fair value at issuance date.
(d)
As accounted for using the fair value option, the gain on the YFE investment revaluation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023, excluding the impact of foreign currency recorded separately, is a result of an increase in YFE’s stock price as of June 30, 2023.
(e)
The net realized loss on marketable securities reflects the loss that will not be recovered from the investments due to selling securities and issuers' prepayments of principals on certain mortgage-backed securities.
(f)
The gain on foreign currency exchange during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily related to the EURO weakening against the USD compared to the three and six months ended prior period.
(g)
Interest Income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 primarily consisted of cash interest received of $0.3 million and $0.7 million from the investments in marketable securities, respectively, net of premium amortization expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
(h)The finance lease interest expense represents the interest portion of the finance lease obligations assumed as part of the Wow Acquisition for equipment purchased under an equipment lease line. Prior to the acquisition of Wow, finance leases did not exist.
(i)
Other during the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 is primarily related to late fees from select clients on a payment plan.
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments
The following is a schedule of future minimum cash contractual obligations as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
20242025202620272028ThereafterTotal
Operating Leases$1,038 $1,627 $1,632 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $10,104 
Finance Leases1,094 275 53 – – – 1,422 
Employment Contracts1,882 1,224 146 – – – 3,252 
Consulting Contracts1,850 2,838 796 – – – 5,484 
Debt422 9,847 – – – – 10,269 
$6,286 $15,811 $2,627 $1,403 $1,058 $3,346 $30,531 
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Information by Revenues and Net Earnings
The following table presents the revenue and net earnings within the Company's two operating segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
Content Production & Distribution$7,518 $10,148 $12,710 $23,381 
Media Advisory & Advertising Services866 890 1,752 1,846 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
Net Loss:
Content Production & Distribution$(5,696)$(11,892)$(12,435)$(35,166)
Media Advisory & Advertising Services(177)(533)(483)(1,087)
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc.$(5,873)$(12,425)$(12,918)$(36,253)
Schedule of Segments by Geographic Area
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue by geographic area (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Total Revenues:
United States$4,304 $7,362 $7,485 $16,001 
Canada1,808 1,871 1,948 5,426 
United Kingdom2,240 1,747 4,799 3,591 
Other32 58 230 209 
Total Revenues$8,384 $11,038 $14,462 $25,227 
v3.24.2.u1
Organization and Business - Nature of Business (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
channel
episode
client
title
territory
Wow  
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]  
Number of multi channel | channel 2,500
Beacon Media Group  
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]  
Number of toy companies | client 30
Y F E | YFE Acquisition  
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]  
Number of titles | title 50
Number of episodes over | episode 1,600
Number of network coverage, territories | territory 60
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Organization and Business - Recent Transactions (Details)
Jun. 21, 2024
USD ($)
Apr. 23, 2024
USD ($)
closing
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Apr. 22, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares     $ 0.001   $ 0.001
Kartoon Channel, Winnie-the-Pooh Joint Venture | Winnie-the-Pooh          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Ownership percentage by parent 60.00%        
Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners 40.00%        
Kartoon Channel, Winnie-the-Pooh Joint Venture | Catalyst Venture Partners | Winnie-the-Pooh          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Joint venture formation, fair value of joint venture $ 30,000,000        
Number of holiday specials to be made 5        
Term of episode series, to be made 4 years        
Minimum | The Walt Disney Company | Winnie-the-Pooh          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sales, last four decades $ 80,000,000,000        
Sales, annual 3,000,000        
Maximum | The Walt Disney Company | Winnie-the-Pooh          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sales, annual $ 6,000,000,000        
Registered Direct Offering          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, maximum authorized consideration   $ 7,000,000      
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.001      
Sale of stock, consideration received per transaction   $ 4,000,000      
Registered Direct Offering | Pre-funded Warrants          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Number of securities called by warrants or rights (in shares) | shares   100,000      
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.99      
Registered Direct Offering | Warrant, repricing option          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 1.00   $ 2.50  
Class of warrant or right, outstanding (in shares) | shares   4,784,909     4,784,909
Registered Direct Offering | Common Stock          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, number of issued in transaction (in shares) | shares   3,900,000      
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 1.00      
Over-Allotment Option          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, number of issued in transaction (in shares) | shares   3,000,000      
Sale of stock, number of subsequent closings | closing   3      
Sale of stock, subsequent closings period   180 days      
Over-Allotment Option | Minimum          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, consideration received per transaction   $ 1,000,000      
Over-Allotment Option | Maximum          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, consideration received per transaction   $ 3,000,000      
Over-Allotment Option | Common Stock          
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]          
Sale of stock, price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 1.00      
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Organization and Business - Liquidity (Details)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
violation
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
violation
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
violation
Mar. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Cash   $ 2,741,000   $ 2,741,000       $ 4,095,000
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash       1,354,000 $ 2,593,000      
Net cash used in financing activities       4,804,000 27,941,000      
Net cash used in operating activities       2,654,000 10,587,000      
Net provided by investing activities       5,518,000 35,948,000      
Proceeds from debt       7,700,000        
Proceeds from securities purchase agreement       3,329,000 0      
Proceeds from sale and maturity of marketable securities       5,514,000 34,169,000      
Marketable securities, fair value   6,455,000   6,455,000       11,950,000
Marketable securities, decrease during period       5,500,000        
Margin loan balance   $ 1,056,000   1,056,000       782,000
Proceeds from lines of credit       4,285,000 6,866,000      
Repayments of lines of credit       $ 9,653,000 8,315,000      
Debt instrument, covenant compliance, number of violations | violation   2   2   2    
Net losses   $ 5,923,000 $ 12,441,000 $ 12,987,000 36,300,000      
Accumulated deficit   731,464,000   731,464,000       718,546,000
Stockholders' equity   44,400,000   44,400,000        
Current assets   38,822,000   38,822,000       57,109,000
Marketable securities   6,455,000   6,455,000       11,950,000
Current liabilities   33,589,000   33,589,000       45,640,000
Working capital   5,200,000   5,200,000       11,500,000
Revolving Demand Facility and Equipment Lease Agreements                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Line of credit   1,300,000   1,300,000   $ 1,700,000    
Revolving Demand Facility                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.00%              
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity             $ 1,000,000  
Letter of Credit                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.00%              
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 200,000              
Debt instrument, term 1 year              
Treasury Risk Management Facility                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Line of credit           0 0  
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity             $ 500,000  
Equipment Lease Line                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Line of credit   900,000   900,000   $ 1,200,000    
Margin Loan                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Margin loan balance   $ 1,100,000   1,100,000       $ 800,000
Proceeds from lines of credit       6,300,000        
Repayments of lines of credit       $ 6,000,000        
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate       0.60%        
Debt, weighted average interest rate   0.82%   0.82%   0.82%   0.98%
Interest expense, debt   $ 12,429 $ 600,000 $ 31,061 $ 1,300,000      
Margin Loan | Median                
Offsetting Assets [Line Items]                
Margin loan balance   $ 9,800,000   $ 9,800,000       $ 27,400,000
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
account
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
account
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
account
Product Information [Line Items]          
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts $ 200,000   $ 200,000   $ 200,000
Tax credits receivable, net, current 13,961,000   13,961,000   20,714,000
Tax credits receivable, allowance for tax credits receivable $ 570,000   $ 570,000   $ 527,000
Cash, number of accounts with uninsured balance | account 9   9   10
Cash, uninsured amount $ 1,500,000   $ 1,500,000   $ 2,500,000
Marketable securities 6,455,000   6,455,000   11,950,000
Allowance for credit losses for marketable securities $ 0   $ 0   0
Revenue Benchmark | Customer Concentration Risk | Four Customers          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Concentration risk, percentage 80.90% 81.20%      
Revenue Benchmark | Customer Concentration Risk | Three Customers          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Concentration risk, percentage     66.70% 71.40%  
Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk | Four Customers          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Concentration risk, percentage       70.40%  
Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk | Three Customers          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Concentration risk, percentage     66.00%    
FX Forwards          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Derivative liability $ 300,000   $ 300,000   $ 0
FX Forwards | Production Services          
Product Information [Line Items]          
Realized loss $ 100,000   $ 300,000    
Unrealized gain   $ 100,000   $ 200,000  
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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities $ 6,455 $ 11,950
Corporate Bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 3,142 5,908
U.S. agency and government sponsored securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 1,863 1,852
U.S. states and municipalities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 1,450 $ 3,581
Level 1    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 3,142  
Level 1 | Corporate Bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 3,142  
Level 1 | U.S. agency and government sponsored securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 0  
Level 1 | U.S. states and municipalities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 0  
Level 2    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 3,313  
Level 2 | Corporate Bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 0  
Level 2 | U.S. agency and government sponsored securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities 1,863  
Level 2 | U.S. states and municipalities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Marketable securities $ 1,450  
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Variable Interest Entity (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2020
creation
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]          
Net Loss $ 5,923,000 $ 12,441,000 $ 12,987,000 $ 36,300,000  
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary          
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]          
Net Loss $ 49,895 $ 15,911 $ 69,199 $ 47,334  
Stan Lee Universe          
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]          
Number of creations | creation         100
v3.24.2.u1
Investment in Equity Interest (Details) - YFE Acquisition - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage 44.80% 44.80% 44.80% 28.69%
Equity method investments $ 17.6 $ 17.6    
Equity method investment, fair value, decrease   1.5    
Equity method investment, fair value, foreign currency impact, loss $ 0.2 0.6    
Equity method investment, fair value, stock price impact, loss   $ 0.9    
Common Stock        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Ownership percentage (in shares) 6,857,132 6,857,132 6,857,132  
v3.24.2.u1
Marketable Securities - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
security
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
security
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]          
Marketable securities, cost $ 6,924,000   $ 6,924,000   $ 12,838,000
Marketable securities, fair value $ 6,455,000   $ 6,455,000   11,950,000
Debt securities, available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, number of positions | security 5   5    
Allowance for credit losses for marketable securities $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
Realized loss on marketable securities $ 200,000 $ 700,000 $ 357,000 $ 2,257,000  
Minimum          
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]          
Debt securities, available-for-sale, unrealized loss position, period     12 months   12 months
v3.24.2.u1
Marketable Securities - Components of Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost $ 6,924 $ 12,838
Unrealized Loss (469) (888)
Fair Value 6,455 11,950
Corporate Bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 3,362 6,333
Unrealized Loss (220) (425)
Fair Value 3,142 5,908
U.S. Treasury    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost   646
Unrealized Loss   (37)
Fair Value   609
U.S. Agency and Government Sponsored Securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 2,000 2,000
Unrealized Loss (137) (148)
Fair Value 1,863 1,852
U.S. States and Municipalities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale [Line Items]    
Adjusted Cost 1,562 3,859
Unrealized Loss (112) (278)
Fair Value $ 1,450 $ 3,581
v3.24.2.u1
Marketable Securities - Contractual Maturities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Marketable Securities [Abstract]    
Due within 1 year $ 186  
Due after 1 year through 5 years 6,269  
Total $ 6,455 $ 11,950
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Property and Equipment, net - Components of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and Equipment, gross $ 2,774 $ 2,728
Less Accumulated Depreciation (913) (724)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (181) (127)
Property and Equipment, net 1,680 1,877
Furniture and Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and Equipment, gross 118 117
Computer Equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and Equipment, gross 225 219
Leasehold Improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and Equipment, gross 2,212 2,200
Software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property and Equipment, gross $ 219 $ 192
v3.24.2.u1
Property and Equipment, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]        
Depreciation $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Impairment of property and equipment $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 120,000
Write-down of property and equipment       $ 100,000
v3.24.2.u1
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net - Components of Leased Right-of-Use Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross $ 14,797 $ 14,797
Accumulated Amortization (6,207) (5,237)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (847) (617)
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net 7,743 8,943
Office Lease Assets    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross 9,437 9,437
Equipment Lease Assets    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Right-of-Use Assets, Gross $ 5,360 $ 5,360
v3.24.2.u1
Leased Right-of-Use Assets, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Right Of Use Leased Asset [Abstract]          
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term 78 months   78 months   83 months
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate, percent 11.10%   11.10%   11.10%
Operating lease, expense $ 0.7 $ 0.7 $ 0.8 $ 0.8  
Finance lease costs 0.3 0.6 0.7 1.2  
Finance lease, right-of-use asset, amortization $ 0.3 $ 0.5 $ 0.6 $ 1.1  
v3.24.2.u1
Film and Television Costs, net - Activity In Film And Television Costs (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Film and Television Costs, net [Roll Forward]      
Film and television costs, beginning balance   $ 1,295,000 $ 7,780,000
Additions to Film and Television Costs   441,000 1,078,000
Disposals $ (9,509) (10,000) (41,000)
Film Amortization Expense & Impairment Losses   (152,000) (7,536,000)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment   (8,000) 14,000
Film and television costs, ending balance $ 1,566,000 $ 1,566,000 $ 1,295,000
v3.24.2.u1
Film and Television Costs, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Other Industries [Abstract]          
Film and television costs, write-downs $ 7,832        
Film and television costs, disposals $ 9,509   $ 10,000   $ 41,000
Film and television costs, impairment losses   $ 0      
Film and television costs, amortization expenses     $ 200,000 $ 500,000  
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Intangible Assets, net - Components of Intangible Assets, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Intangible Assets, gross $ 28,196 $ 28,098
Less Accumulated Amortization (4,909) (3,794)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment (1,834) (1,311)
Intangible Assets, net $ 21,453 22,993
Customer Relationships    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period 6 years  
Intangible Assets, gross $ 17,429 17,325
Digital Networks    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period 13 years 9 months 18 days  
Intangible Assets, gross $ 803 803
Trade Names    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period 66 years 10 months 24 days  
Intangible Assets, gross $ 9,957 9,970
Logo    
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted Average Remaining Amortization Period 6 months  
Intangible Assets, gross $ 7 $ 0
v3.24.2.u1
Intangible Assets, net - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Amortization of intangible assets $ 500,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000.0 $ 1,100,000  
Impairment of property and equipment 0 0 0 120,000  
Impairment of intangible assets       4,000,000.0  
Impairment of intangible assets 0 $ 0 0 4,023,000  
Intangible assets 28,196,000   28,196,000   $ 28,098,000
Trade Names          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Intangible assets 9,957,000   9,957,000   $ 9,970,000
GBI and Ameba          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Impairment of intangible assets       2,800,000  
Frederator | Trade Names          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Impairment of intangible assets       $ 1,300,000  
Wow | Trade Names          
Goodwill [Line Items]          
Intangible assets $ 5,500,000   $ 5,500,000    
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Intangible Assets, net - Expected Future Intangible Asset Amortization (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
2024 $ 1,027
2025 2,040
2026 2,040
2027 2,040
2028 2,040
Thereafter 6,764
Total $ 15,951
v3.24.2.u1
Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Deferred revenue $ 8.2 $ 6.6
v3.24.2.u1
Margin Loan (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Margin loan balance $ 1,056,000   $ 1,056,000   $ 782,000
Proceeds from lines of credit     4,285,000 $ 6,866,000  
Repayments of lines of credit     9,653,000 8,315,000  
Margin Loan          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Margin loan balance $ 1,100,000   1,100,000   $ 800,000
Proceeds from lines of credit     6,300,000    
Repayments of lines of credit     $ 6,000,000    
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate     0.60%    
Debt, weighted average interest rate 0.82%   0.82%   0.98%
Interest expense, debt $ 12,429 $ 600,000 $ 31,061 $ 1,300,000  
Margin Loan | Median          
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Margin loan balance $ 9,800,000   $ 9,800,000   $ 27,400,000
v3.24.2.u1
Bank Indebtedness and Production Facilities (Details)
1 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
violation
Jun. 30, 2024
CAD ($)
violation
Mar. 31, 2024
CAD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
CAD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Bank Indebtedness   $ 423,000     $ 2,905,000  
Production facilities   $ 9,847,000     15,336,000  
Debt instrument, covenant compliance, number of violations | violation   2 2      
Revolving Demand Facility            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Bank Indebtedness   $ 400,000 $ 600,000   2,900,000 $ 3,800,000
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       $ 1,000,000    
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.00%          
Letter of Credit            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity $ 200,000          
Debt instrument, term 1 year          
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate 2.00%          
Treasury Risk Management Facility            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity       500,000    
Line of credit     0 $ 0    
Production Facilities            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Production facilities   9,800,000 13,500,000   15,300,000 20,300,000
Production facilities, interest   $ 1,300,000 1,800,000   $ 1,400,000 $ 1,900,000
Production Facilities | Minimum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   1.00%        
Production Facilities | Maximum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Debt instrument, basis spread on variable rate   1.25%        
Equipment Lease Line            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit   $ 900,000 $ 1,200,000      
Equipment Lease Line | Minimum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, interest rate during period   4.19%        
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract   1 month 1 month      
Equipment Lease Line | Maximum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, interest rate during period   7.18%        
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract   25 months 25 months      
Equipment Lease Facility            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity     $ 1,400,000      
Line of credit   $ 400,000 $ 600,000      
Equipment Lease Facility | Minimum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, interest rate during period   7.52%        
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract   17 months 17 months      
Equipment Lease Facility | Maximum            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit facility, interest rate during period   8.20%        
Lessee, finance lease, term of contract   25 months 25 months      
Revolving Demand Facility and Equipment Lease Agreements            
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]            
Line of credit   $ 1,300,000 $ 1,700,000      
v3.24.2.u1
Stockholders’ Equity (Details) - $ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Feb. 06, 2023
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 190,000,000 190,000,000  
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 39,463,517 35,247,744  
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 9,943,999 9,943,999 10,000,000
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001    
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0  
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 6,000 6,000  
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0  
Series B Preferred Stock      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 1 1  
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 1 1  
Series C Preferred Stock      
Class of Stock [Line Items]      
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) 50,000 50,000  
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001  
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 0 0  
v3.24.2.u1
Stock Options - Narrative (Details) - Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
May 23, 2024
Sep. 01, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Number of shares granted (in shares)     35,000 0    
Granted, fair value     $ 24,210      
Share-based compensation expense $ 40,317 $ 300,000 100,000 $ 700,000    
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense 100,000   100,000      
Aggregated intrinsic value $ 0   $ 0      
Termination of certain employees            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vested (in shares)     55,816      
Vested     $ 100,000      
Plan 2020            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares authorized (in shares)         5,000,000 3,000,000
Plan 2015            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares authorized (in shares)         216,767  
Shares authorized, remaining (in shares) 12,000   12,000      
v3.24.2.u1
Stock Options - Option Granted (Details) - Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 0.95
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Volatility 92.10%
Risk-free interest rate 4.30%
Expected life of options 5 years
v3.24.2.u1
Stock Options - Option Activity (Details) - Share-based Payment Arrangement, Option - $ / shares
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Dec. 31, 2023
Stock Options      
Beginning balance (in shares) 1,183,908    
Granted (in shares) 35,000 0  
Exercised (in shares) 0    
Forfeited/Cancelled (in shares) (254,302)    
Expired (in shares) (5,800)    
Ending balance (in shares) 958,806   1,183,908
Unvested (in shares) 107,349    
Vested and exercisable (in shares) 851,457    
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share      
Outstanding, term 5 years 3 months 7 days   5 years 6 months 21 days
Granted, term 4 years 11 months 19 days    
Unvested, term 4 years 5 months 23 days    
Vested and exercisable, term 5 years 4 months 13 days    
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share      
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 14.96    
Granted (in dollars per share) 0.95    
Exercised (in dollars per share) 0    
Forfeited/Cancelled (in dollars per share) 21.00    
Expired (in dollars per share) 19.90    
Ending balance (in dollars per share) 12.81   $ 14.96
Unvested options (in dollars per share) 4.40    
Vested and exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 13.87    
v3.24.2.u1
Restricted Stock Units - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Common stock shares issued (in shares)     215,773  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Granted (in shares)     194,680  
Share-based compensation expense $ 0.1 $ 0.4 $ 0.3 $ 0.9
Unrecognized share-based compensation expense $ 0.2   0.2  
Vested, fair value of vested shares     $ 0.3  
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | Boards Members and Consultants        
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]        
Granted (in shares)     194,680 34,431
Granted, fair value     $ 0.2 $ 0.1
v3.24.2.u1
Restricted Stock Units - RSU Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
shares
Stock Options  
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares 982,625
Granted (in shares) | shares 194,680
Vested (in shares) | shares (199,805)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares 0
Ending balance (in shares) | shares 977,500
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share  
Beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.42
Granted (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 1.23
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 1.65
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | $ / shares 0
Ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 13.35
v3.24.2.u1
Warrants - Warrant Activity (Details) - Warrant - $ / shares
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Warrants    
Number of Warrants outstanding beginning balance (in shares) 6,852,952  
Granted (in shares) 100,000  
Exercised (in shares) 0  
Expired (in shares) (26,000)  
Forfeitures (in shares) 0  
Number of Warrants outstanding, ending balance (in shares) 6,926,952 6,852,952
Exercisable (in shares) 6,926,952 6,852,952
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life    
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life 3 years 8 months 12 days 4 years 1 month 28 days
Exercisable 3 years 8 months 12 days 4 years 1 month 28 days
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Share    
Weighted average exercise price per share, beginning balance (in dollars per share) $ 7.14  
Granted (in dollars per share) 1.00  
Expired (in dollars per share) 26.88  
Weighted average exercise price per share, ending balance (in dollars per share) 6.98 $ 7.14
Weighted average exercise price per share, exercisable (in dollars per share) $ 6.98 $ 7.14
v3.24.2.u1
Warrants - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Apr. 23, 2024
Apr. 22, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Warrant, repricing option | Registered Direct Offering        
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]        
Class of warrant or right, outstanding (in shares)   4,784,909   4,784,909
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)   $ 1.00 $ 2.50  
Warrant, repricing option | Registered Direct Offering | Weighted Average        
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]        
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share)   $ 7.14 $ 8.19  
Warrant        
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]        
Warrants issued (in shares) 89,286      
Warrants revaluation $ 2,606      
Decrease in liability $ 100,000      
Class of warrant or right, outstanding (in shares) 6,926,952     6,852,952
Exercise price of warrants (in dollars per share) $ 6.98     $ 7.14
v3.24.2.u1
Warrants - Assumptions (Details) - Warrant
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items]  
Market Price (in dollars per share) $ 1.03
Exercise Price (in dollars per share) $ 2.10
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Volatility 60.00%
Risk-free interest rate 5.09%
Expected Life of Warrants 8 months 15 days
v3.24.2.u1
Supplemental Financial Statement Information (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest Expense $ (246,000) $ (1,020,000) $ (449,000) $ (2,105,000)
Warrant Incentive Expense 0 (12,664,000) 0 (12,664,000)
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants 23,000 6,063,000 60,000 6,202,000
Loss on Revaluation of Equity Investment in YFE (881,000) 4,322,000 (881,000) 3,427,000
Realized Loss on Marketable Securities Investments (216,000) (720,000) (357,000) (2,257,000)
Gain (Loss) on Foreign Exchange (330,000) 35,000 (980,000) 355,000
Interest Income 42,000 158,000 95,000 468,000
Finance Lease Interest Expense (24,000) (54,000) (54,000) (104,000)
Other 370,000 2,000 534,000 3,000
Other Expense, net (1,016,000) (2,858,000) (1,583,000) (4,570,000)
Investment income, interest   300,000   700,000
Premium amortization expense   (200,000)   (300,000)
Warrant | Exchange Warrants        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Warrants and rights outstanding   12,700,000   12,700,000
Incremental warrant incentive expense   3,500,000    
Warrant | Warrants        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Gain on Revaluation of Warrants   6,000,000.0   6,000,000.0
YFE Acquisition        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Equity method investment, fair value, foreign currency impact, loss 200,000   600,000  
Bank Indebtedness        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest expense, debt 200,000   100,000  
Margin Loan        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest expense, debt $ 12,429 600,000 $ 31,061 1,300,000
Production Facilities Loans and Bank Indebtedness        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Interest expense, debt   $ 400,000   $ 800,000
v3.24.2.u1
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]        
Income tax benefit $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 934,000
Deferred tax liabilities, net $ 0   $ 0  
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies - Minimum Lease Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Operating Leases  
2024 $ 1,038
2025 1,627
2026 1,632
2027 1,403
2028 1,058
Thereafter 3,346
Total 10,104
Finance Leases  
2024 1,094
2025 275
2026 53
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Total 1,422
Contractual obligation  
2024 6,286
2025 15,811
2026 2,627
2027 1,403
2028 1,058
Thereafter 3,346
Total 30,531
Employment Contracts  
Contractual obligation  
2024 1,882
2025 1,224
2026 146
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Total 3,252
Consulting Contracts  
Contractual obligation  
2024 1,850
2025 2,838
2026 796
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Total 5,484
Debt  
Contractual obligation  
2024 422
2025 9,847
2026 0
2027 0
2028 0
Thereafter 0
Total $ 10,269
v3.24.2.u1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Minimum operating lease payments $ 2.8
Operating lease, liability $ 7.3
v3.24.2.u1
Related Party Transactions (Details) - Related Party
€ in Millions
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Feb. 27, 2023
USD ($)
Aug. 25, 2022
Jul. 19, 2022
EUR (€)
Dec. 07, 2020
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2024
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
office
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Other receivables         $ 1,389,000   $ 1,389,000   $ 1,435,000  
Employment Contracts | Chief Executive Officer                    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Executive producer fee per half hour episode       $ 12,500            
Producer fees             0 $ 300,000    
Quarterly bonus compensation         55,000 $ 55,000        
Royalty percentage   50.00%                
Royalty revenue             0 0    
Creative development fee per quarter $ 100,000                  
Creative producer fees expense           100,000 100,000      
Merchandising and Licensing Agreement                    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Royalty revenue             0 0    
Shareholder Loan Agreement | Y F E                    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Interest payable, current | €     € 1.3              
Related party transaction, rate     5.00%              
Successive interest period     3 months              
Other receivables         1,400,000   1,400,000   $ 1,400,000  
Sublease Agreement | Beverly Hills, CA                    
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]                    
Number of leased office spaces | office                   1
Monthly sublease payment         $ 595 $ 595 $ 595 $ 595    
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 2
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Segment Information by Revenues and Net Earnings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenues $ 8,384 $ 11,038 $ 14,462 $ 25,227
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc. (5,873) (12,425) (12,918) (36,253)
Content Production & Distribution        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenues 7,518 10,148 12,710 23,381
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc. (5,696) (11,892) (12,435) (35,166)
Media Advisory & Advertising Services        
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]        
Total Revenues 866 890 1,752 1,846
Total Net Loss Attributable to Kartoon Studio, Inc. $ (177) $ (533) $ (483) $ (1,087)
v3.24.2.u1
Segment Reporting - Disaggregated Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total Revenues $ 8,384 $ 11,038 $ 14,462 $ 25,227
United States        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total Revenues 4,304 7,362 7,485 16,001
Canada        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total Revenues 1,808 1,871 1,948 5,426
United Kingdom        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total Revenues 2,240 1,747 4,799 3,591
Other        
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]        
Total Revenues $ 32 $ 58 $ 230 $ 209
v3.24.2.u1
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Aug. 14, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2023
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Realized loss on marketable securities   $ 200 $ 700 $ 357 $ 2,257
Subsequent Event          
Subsequent Event [Line Items]          
Sale of securities $ 1,600        
Realized loss on marketable securities $ 100        

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