How much cash did Kidokinetics pay for interest in 2023?
Kidokinetics Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flow from operating activities: | |||
| Net loss | $ (749,072) | $ (811,320) | $ (411,716) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to | |||
| net cash used in operating activities: | |||
| Amortization | 25,446 | 22,001 | 11,191 |
| Depreciation | 11,400 | 11,400 | 1,900 |
| Amortization of right of use asset | 56,494 | 53,741 | - |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
| Accounts receivable | (446,453) | (498) | 2,530 |
| Deferred contract costs | (905,048) | (608,934) | - |
| Other non-current assets | - | - | (9,600) |
| Accounts payable | 394,700 | 285,300 | 60,075 |
| Accrued expenses | 97,201 | 41,609 | - |
| Credit card liability | (47,346) | 158,575 | 47,806 |
| Loans from shareholder | 3,347 | 1,498 | 18,226 |
| Operating lease liability | (57,509) | (53,016) | - |
| Deferred revenue | 1,465,557 | 884,778 | - |
| Net cash used in operating activities | (151,283) | (14,866) | (279,588) |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
| Investment in leasehold improvements | - | (4,440) | (56,987) |
| Investment in intangible assets | - | (29,000) | (47,200) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | - | (33,440) | (104,187) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
| Draw on note payable | 30,000 | 76,050 | - |
| Net draws on lines of credit | 243,821 | - | - |
| Principal payments on note payable | (60,941) | (15,109) | - |
| Member contributions (distributions) | (17,133) | (20,691) | 422,077 |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 195,747 | 40,250 | 422,077 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 44,464 | (8,056) | 38,302 |
| Cash at the beginning of the year | 32,500 | 40,556 | 2,254 |
| Cash at the end of the year | $ 76,964 | $ 32,500 | $ 40,556 |
| Supplementary disclosures of cash flows | |||
| Cash paid for interest | $ 97,922 | $ 25,021 | $ 1,943 |
| Cash paid for taxes | $ - | $ ĨH. |
Source: Item 21 — FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (FDD page 59)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Kidokinetics's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company paid $97,922 in cash for interest in 2023. This figure is part of the supplementary disclosures of cash flows within the financial statements. For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the level of Kidokinetics's debt obligations and the associated costs of borrowing.
Interest payments can significantly impact a company's profitability and cash flow. A high interest payment may indicate that Kidokinetics has substantial debt, which could be a risk factor for franchisees. However, it is also important to consider the context of these payments. For example, the debt may have been used to fund expansion or other investments that could benefit franchisees in the long run.
It is also useful to compare Kidokinetics's interest payments to those of other franchises in the same industry to get a sense of whether these payments are high or low relative to its peers. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind these interest payments and assess whether the debt is being used effectively to grow the business and support its franchisees. Understanding the company's debt structure and its impact on financial performance is crucial for making an informed investment decision.