NOTE 8: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
As of June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, there was $501,140 and $501,140, respectively, in amounts due to related parties, including $428,700 due to CSIS. The advances are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the executives of Ranco paid payroll to certain employees totalling $130,167. The payroll was for Ranco employees, and as such, the Company recorded the expense accordingly. The amounts were paid by the executives themselves and were recognized as contributed capital into the Company. The amounts are not liable by the Company (Ranco LLC and CFN Enterprises, Inc.) for repayment.
NOTE 9: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company may become involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Except as set forth below, the Company is not presently a party to any legal proceedings that it currently believes, if determined adversely to the Company, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial condition or cash flows.
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In October 2022, CAKE Software Inc., or CAKE, filed a lawsuit against the Company in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York, captioned CAKE Software, Inc. v. Accelerize Inc. n/k/a CFN Enterprises Inc., Index No. 653838/2022. On December 6, 2022, CAKE filed an amended complaint, which is the operative complaint in this matter. CAKE's lawsuit stems from an Asset Purchase Agreement, or the APA, executed by the parties in May 2019, in which CAKE was the buyer of certain assets from the Company. CAKE alleges that the Company breached the APA by not paying a purported outstanding amount due which was to be calculated post-closing, and for breaching certain representations and warranties in the APA. CAKE further seeks indemnification under the APA for what it alleges are liabilities the Company retained after the closing of the sale. Based on its claims, CAKE is seeking compensatory damages of at least $1,045,441.86, attorney's fees, interests and costs, and such other relief as the court may deem just and appropriate.
In January 2023, the Company filed its initial Answer and Counterclaims, denying the material allegations and asserting its own claims against CAKE and Perseus Operating Group, or Perseus, a division of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX:CSU, OTCPK: CNSWF; www.csisoftware.com), or Constellation Software. On July 19, 2023, the parties held a mediation but were unsuccessful in reaching an agreement.
On September 25, 2023, after prevailing on a motion for leave to amend its initial Answer with Counterclaims, the Company filed its Amended Answer with Counterclaims against CAKE and Constellation Software itself, instead of its operating group, Perseus. The Amended Answer with Counterclaims is the Company’s operative pleading in this matter, and through it, the Company asserts that CAKE breached the APA by failing to pay the Company an earn-out, calculated in accordance with the APA, over a three-year period and totaling no less than $12,375,000, and that CAKE failed to pay the Company a $500,000 holdback amount. The Company further alleges that Constellation Software is the alter ego of CAKE, and therefore, is also liable under the APA. Through its amended counterclaims, the Company seeks compensatory damages of no less than $12,875,000, encompassing the earn-out amounts owed and the holdback amount, plus attorneys' fees, interests and costs, and other such relief as the court may deem just and proper.
On November 3, 2023, CAKE and Constellation Software filed replies to the Company’s amended counterclaims. Currently, the parties are engaged in the discovery process and a status conference with the Court regarding discovery is scheduled for December 8, 2024. The Company expects to vigorously defend against CAKE and Constellation Software’s claims, and to pursue its own counterclaims against CAKE, Constellation Software, and any other persons that it may identify through discovery to have harmed the Company or to have taken any action to interfere with the Company’s ability to receive its earn-out and/or the holdback amount.
The Company has determined that potential losses in this matter are neither probable or reasonably possible at this time.
NOTE 10: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On June 17, 2024, the Company commenced a written consent solicitation from its stockholders to approve an amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, to effect a reverse split of the Company’s Common Stock (, in the range from 1-for-2 to 1-for-50, with the exact ratio to be determined in the sole discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) no later than one year after approval (the “Amendment”), and the first consent was mailed on June 21, 2024. As of July 5, 2024, the Company’s stockholders had approved the Amendment and the Company ended the written consent solicitation. The Amendment required the written consent of the majority of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock. At the record date for the written consent solicitation the Company had 82,210,664 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. The votes as of July 5, 2024 were as follows, with holders of 60.98% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock approving the Amendment:
For
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| Against
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| Abstain
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| Broker Non-Votes
|
50,128,962
|
| -
|
| -
|
| -
|
If the Board determines to implement the Amendment, the Company will communicate to the public, prior to the effective time of the Amendment, additional details regarding the Amendment (including the final reverse split ratio, as determined by the Board). The Board reserves the right to elect not to proceed with implementing the Amendment if it determines, in its sole discretion, that the Amendment is no longer in the best interests of the Company or its stockholders.
Management has evaluated subsequent events through August 12, 2024, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. Based on this evaluation, no additional material events were identified which require adjustment or disclosure in these financial statements.
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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. Certain statements in this discussion and elsewhere in this report constitute forward-looking statements. See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information’’ elsewhere in this report. Because this discussion involves risk and uncertainties, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.
Overview
We own and operate a cannabis industry focused sponsored content and marketing business, or the CFN Business, and a white label manufacturing and co-packing business, or the Ranco Business. Our ongoing operations currently consist primarily of the CFN Business and the Ranco Business and we will continue to pursue strategic transactions and opportunities. We are currently in the process of launching an e-commerce network focused on the sale of general wellness CBD products. We also own CNP Operating which is a cannabidiol manufacturer. In the fourth quarter of 2022 and the first quarter of 2023, the Company took steps to wind down the operations of CNP Operating and focus on the CFN Business and the Ranco Business.
On July 1, 2023, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, RANCO, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or Ranco, acquired assets from RAN CoPacking Solutions LLC, a California limited liability company, or the Acquisition which consists of assets for co-packing and white label manufacturing services, including comprehensive solutions for third party logistics (3PL) related areas such as storage, order fulfillment, solutions for custom packaging and hardware needs for many different industries, and media and design services, along with strategic marketing support, to help clients establish and enhance their brand presence in the market. Also on July 1, 2023, Ranco entered into the Packwoods Private Label Services and Intellectual Property Licensing Agreement, or the Licensing Agreement, with PW Industries LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, or PW, RS Distributions LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, or RS, and Packaging Innovations LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, or PI, and together with PW and RS, the Licensors, for the exclusive manufacturing, packaging and distribution of, and wholesale and retail sales of a variety hemp-based inhalable (pre-roll and vaporizer), edible products, and disposable nicotine-based inhalable vaporizer products, and the purchase of packaging materials to be used with Packwoods-branded cannabis products (containing more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by weight) and the distribution of those packaging materials to licensed cannabis manufacturers designated by PW, using the Licensor’s licensed property for a 5 year exclusive term, subject to certain exclusions.
The CFN Business generates revenue through sponsored content, including articles, press releases, videos, podcasts, advertisements and other media, email advertisements and other marketing campaigns run on behalf of public and private companies in the cannabis industry, helping them reach accredited, retail and institutional investors. Most revenue is generated through contracts involving a monthly cash payment.
Ranco performs services including white label manufacturing and co-packing for customers. Customers will drop off their product and the Company will perform the services via their employees and contractors. Ranco will also order products that are manufactured overseas, such as custom boxes, packaging and hardware. These products are generally shipped from overseas to the customer. Lastly, Ranco provides certain shipping and third party logistics services for customers.
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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
The following are the results of our operations for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2023:
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| Three Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
| 2024
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| 2023
|
| Change
|
Net revenues
|
| $5,893,962
|
| $152,301
|
| $5,741,661
|
Cost of revenue
|
| 4,878,001
|
| 47,484
|
| 4,830,517
|
Gross profit
|
| 1,015,961
|
| 104,817
|
| 911,144
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
| 1,546,949
|
| 1,703,134
|
| (156,185)
|
Total operating expenses
|
| 1,546,949
|
| 1,703,134
|
| (156,185)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
| (530,988)
|
| (1,598,317)
|
| 1,067,329
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
| (720,424)
|
| (37,450)
|
| (682,974)
|
Gain on property and equipment
|
| -
|
| 9,253
|
| -
|
Gain on extinguishment of debt
|
| -
|
| 13,219
|
| -
|
Other income
|
| -
|
| 157,502
|
| -
|
Interest income
|
| 74
|
| 81
|
| (7)
|
Total other income (expense), net
|
| (720,350)
|
| 142,605
|
| (682,981)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
| -
|
| -
|
| -
|
Net loss
|
| $(1,251,338)
|
| $(1,455,712)
|
| $384,348
|
Net Revenues
The Company’s revenues from the CFN Business are generated from the sale of promotional service packages to customers ranging from 3 to 6 months. The Company offers different packages tailored to the type and stage of the potential customer, such as public companies looking to increase their shareholder base, as well as private companies potentially looking to go public and attract capital and publicity. Ranco performs services including white label manufacturing and co-packing for customers. Customers will drop off their product and the Company will perform the services via their employees and contractors. When the services are complete, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time. Ranco will order products that are manufactured overseas, such as custom boxes, packaging and hardware. These products are generally shipped from overseas to the customer. When these products are shipped out from the manufacturer, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time. Lastly, Ranco provides certain shipping and third party logistics services for customers. When the services are complete, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time.
Revenues increased by $5,741,661 to $5,893,962 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $152,301 in the corresponding fiscal period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Ranco in July 2023.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company realized $0 of campaign revenue compared to $132,040 in the corresponding period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in efforts during the period to the Ranco Business.
Our revenue for the period June 30, 2024 and 2023 also included $5,984 and $20,237 respectively, relating to sales of product from our e-commerce network focused on the sale of general wellness CBD products.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, CNP Operating was no longer operating nor generating revenue.
During the three months ended June 30, 2024, the Company’s Ranco subsidiary generated revenue of $9.6 million.
Cost of Revenue
The costs of revenue for the CFN Business consist primarily of labor, fees paid for production of content for clients and the costs of placement of the content on various platforms. Cost of revenue also includes products sold, shipping costs and direct labor in the Ranco Business.
Cost of revenue increased by $4,830,517 to $4,878,001 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $47,484 in the corresponding fiscal period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Ranco business acquired in July 2023.
Operating Expenses
The Company’s operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2024 were lower than those in the corresponding period in 2023 due to the acquisition of Ranco in July 2023, including higher payroll, professional fees and travel.
Other Income/Expense
Other income/expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2024 were due to interest expense related to notes payable, which includes amortization of debt discount on Ranco’s notes.
Results of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 and 2023
The following are the results of our operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2023:
|
| Six Months Ended June 30,
|
|
|
|
| 2024
|
| 2023
|
| Change
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net revenues
|
| $9,738,554
|
| $265,259
|
| $9,473,295
|
Cost of revenue
|
| 7,029,836
|
| 223,675
|
| 6,806,161
|
Gross profit
|
| 2,708,718
|
| 41,584
|
| 2,667,134
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
|
| 3,166,743
|
| 2,125,148
|
| 1,041,595
|
Total operating expenses
|
| 3,166,743
|
| 2,125,148
|
| 1,041,595
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss from operations
|
| (458,025)
|
| (2,083,564)
|
| 1,625,539
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense
|
| (1,441,035)
|
| (103,501)
|
| (1,337,534)
|
Gain on property and equipment
|
| -
|
| 9,253
|
| (9,253)
|
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
|
| -
|
| -
|
| -
|
Gain on extinguishment of debt
|
| -
|
| 13,219
|
| (13,219)
|
Other income
|
| -
|
| 157,502
|
| (157,502)
|
Interest income
|
| 151
|
| 157
|
| (6)
|
Total other income (expense), net
|
| (1,440,884)
|
| 76,630
|
| (1,517,514)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Provision for income taxes
|
| -
|
| -
|
| -
|
Net loss
|
| $(1,898,909)
|
| $(2,006,934)
|
| $108,025
|
Net Revenues
The Company’s revenues from the CFN Business are generated from the sale of promotional service packages to customers ranging from 3 to 6 months. The Company offers different packages tailored to the type and stage of the potential customer, such as public companies looking to increase their shareholder base, as well as private companies potentially looking to go public and attract capital and publicity. Ranco performs services including white label manufacturing and co-packing for customers. Customers will drop off their product and the Company will perform the services via their employees and contractors. When the services are complete, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time. Ranco will order products that are manufactured overseas, such as custom boxes, packaging and hardware. These products are generally shipped from overseas to the customer. When these products are shipped out from the manufacturer, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time. Lastly, Ranco provides certain shipping and third party logistics services for customers. When the services are complete, the Company has satisfied its performance obligations. Revenue is recognized at this point in time.
Revenues increased by $9,473,295 to $9,738,554 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $265,259 in the corresponding fiscal period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Ranco in July 2023.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company realized $38,500 of campaign revenue compared to $216,751 in the corresponding period in 2023. The decrease was primarily due to a shift in efforts during the period to the Ranco Business.
Our revenue for the period June 30, 2024 and 2023 also included $11,559 and $48,508, respectively, relating to sales of product from our e-commerce network focused on the sale of general wellness CBD products.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, CNP Operating was no longer operating nor generating revenue.
During the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company’s Ranco subsidiary generated revenue of $9.9 million.
Cost of Revenue
The costs of revenue for the CFN Business consist primarily of labor, fees paid for production of content for clients and the costs of placement of the content on various platforms. Cost of revenue also includes products sold, shipping costs and direct labor in the Ranco Business.
Cost of revenue increased by $6,806,161 to $7,029,836 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to $223,675 in the corresponding fiscal period in 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Ranco business acquired in July 2023.
Operating Expenses
The Company’s operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were higher than those in the corresponding period in 2023 due to the acquisition of Ranco in July 2023, including higher payroll, professional fees and travel.
Other Income/Expense
Other income/expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were due to interest expense related to notes payable, which includes amortization of debt discount on Ranco’s notes.
Liquidity, Capital Resources and Going Concern
As of June 30, 2024, we had $225,415 in unrestricted cash and $7,489,389 in notes payable.
The Company had a working capital deficit of $15,939,618 and an accumulated deficit of $76,441,770 as of June 30, 2024. The Company also had a net loss of $1,898,909 for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
Management’s plan to continue as a going concern includes raising capital in the form of debt or equity, growing its existing business acquired under the Ranco Agreement, managing and reducing operating and overhead costs and continuing to pursue strategic transactions and opportunities including launching an e-commerce network focused on the sale of general wellness CBD, products.
These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Management continues to explore raising additional capital through a combination of debt financing, other non-dilutive financing and/or equity financing to supplement the Company’s capitalization and liquidity. If we raise additional funds by issuing debt securities or preferred stock, or by incurring loans, these forms of financing would have rights, preferences, and privileges senior to those of holders of our Common Stock. The availability and the terms under which we may be able to raise additional capital could be disadvantageous, and the terms of debt financing or other non-dilutive financing may involve restrictive covenants and dilutive financing instruments, which could place significant restrictions on our operations. If we raise capital through the issuance of additional equity, such sales and issuance would dilute the ownership interests of the existing holders of Common Stock. There can be no assurances that any additional debt, other non-dilutive and/or equity financing would be available to us on favorable terms or at all. We expect to continue to incur net losses, comprehensive losses, and negative cash flows from operating activities as we continue to expand our operations to meet anticipated demand.
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Cash Flows
The following is a summary of our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024:
|
| Six Months Ended June 30,
|
|
| 2024
|
| 2023
|
Net cash provided by (used) in operating activities
|
| $278,790
|
| $(564,277)
|
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
|
| $(25,979)
|
| $608,300
|
Net cash provided by (used in) provided by financing activities
|
| $(105,988)
|
| $991,825
|
Net cash provided by operating activities was $278,790 during the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to cash used in operating activities of $(564,277) during the same period in 2023. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to increase of accounts payable and accrued expenses and decrease of net loss.
Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 consisted of the sale and purchase of property and equipment.
Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $(105,988), including the repayment of notes of $236,155, offset by capital contributions of $130,167. Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $991,825, including proceeds from common stock for $350,000 and proceeds from promissory notes for $1,175,000, partially offset by related party repayments of $2,119 and note repayments of $531,056.
Description of Indebtedness
On September 10, 2019, the Company entered into a promissory note payable whereby the Company borrowed $500,000 bearing interest at 8% per annum. Interest on the note is payable quarterly on the first business day of December, March, June and September commencing December 1, 2019. In May 2021, the Company and the holder of the promissory note reached an agreement to extend the maturity date of the note from September 30, 2022 to September 30, 2024. In connection with the extension, the Company issued 160,000 shares of its common stock to the noteholder in lieu of $40,000 of interest accrued and accruing on the promissory note through December 31, 2022. In 2022, the maturity date was extended to 2024.
In connection with the promissory note on September 10, 2019, the Company issued warrants to purchase 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $1.50 per share. The warrants were exercised on June 30, 2021 and the Company received $50,000. The note was discounted by $17,624 allocated from the valuation of the warrants issued. The discount recorded on the note is being amortized as interest expense through the maturity date. As of June 30, 2024, the net book value of the promissory note amounted to $500,000, including the principal amount of $50,000 which was fully amortized.
On October 28, 2019, the Company’s subsidiary CNP Operating entered into a promissory note payable with Complete Business Solutions Group, Inc (“CBSG”) whereby the Company borrowed $3,050,000. The outstanding balance of the note was $2,218,000 at December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2022, the Company reversed $1,312,080 previously recorded to additional paid-in capital in 2022 to reflect the outstanding principal of $2,218,000. The note is currently in default and personally guaranteed by Anthony Zingarelli.
On September 30, 2019, the Company’s subsidiary CNP Operating entered into a promissory note payable with Eagle Six Consultants, Inc. (“Eagle”) whereby the Company borrowed $550,000 bearing interest at 16% per annum. The outstanding balance of the note was $302,489 at June 30, 2024. The note is currently in default.
On June 24, 2020, the Company entered into a Loan Authorization and Agreement with the SBA under which the Company borrowed $150,000 and issued to the SBA a note and security agreement for the amount borrowed. Outstanding borrowings accrue interest at a rate of 3.75% per annum, and installment payments, including principal and interest, of $731 are due monthly and begin 12 months from the date of the loan agreement. The balance of any remaining principal and interest is due 30 years from the date of the loan agreement. As collateral for the borrowing, the Company granted the SBA a security interest in substantially all assets of the Company.
On May 12, 2021, the Company’s subsidiary CNP Operating restructured the CSBG note payable of $2,957,000, the Eagle #1 note payable of $550,000 and the Eagle #2 note payable of $300,000 by entering into a payment and indemnification agreement with the receivers/trustee of CBSG and Eagle. The receiver has agreed that the balance of the outstanding amounts will be paid over the course of 24 months in equal payments of $158,625. Further, the Company shall pay $20,000 per month toward the balance and Anthony Zingarelli (“Zingarelli”) and Colorado Sky Industrial Supply LLC (“CSIS”), agree to personally pay the sum of $138,625 per month. Zingarelli is the only member of CNP Operating that signed a personal guarantee on the loans and Zingarelli is the sole member of CSIS. Zingarelli and CSIS has agreed to indemnify and hold the Company harmless from any and all losses, liabilities and claims. If a loss is incurred by the Company with respect to any claims, Zingarelli shall reimburse the Company for the amount of any such loss.
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The Company has recorded the Zingarelli payments during the period as contributions to additional paid in capital through December 31, 2021. This note is currently in default.
On November 19, 2020, the Company’s subsidiary CNP Operating purchased equipment for $58,095 which was financed at zero interest rate. The monthly payments of $968 will be made for the next 60 months and mature on November 19, 2025. Imputed interest was not material. The outstanding balance of the note was $34,892 at December 31, 2022. In 2022, CNP Operating purchased equipment for $55,016 which was financed at zero interest rate with the same lender with similar terms. The outstanding balance of the note was $48,513 at June 30, 2024.
On October 19, 2021, the Company borrowed $250,000 from a lender and issued a promissory note for the repayment of the amount borrowed. The promissory note is unsecured, has a maturity date of December 31, 2024 and all principal is due upon maturity. The amount borrowed accrues interest at 12% per annum and accrued interest is payable monthly commencing on December 1, 2021. The promissory note contains customary events of default permitting acceleration of repayment for nonpayment of amounts due, a bankruptcy related proceeding, breach of representations or covenants, sale of substantially all assets, and change of control.
On May 8, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with two lenders for aggregate proceeds of $1,150,000. The notes are unsecured and have a maturity date 15 months following their issuance. Beginning on the fourth month after issuance, the Company will make monthly repayments totaling $143,750, including principal and interest. Total principal and interest to be repaid is $1,725,000, and any remaining outstanding balance is due at maturity. In connection with the notes, the Company granted an aggregate of 1,150,000 warrants to the lenders with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The fair value of the warrants was $185,788, which was recognized as a debt discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, amortization of debt discount was $74,316. As of June 30, 2024, note payable, net of unamortized discount of $20,808, was $695,442 for these two notes.
On July 1, 2023, the Company entered into a promissory note with two lenders for aggregate proceeds of $3,850,000. The notes are unsecured and have a maturity date 15 months following their issuance. In connection with the notes, the Company granted an aggregate of 3,850,000 warrants to the lenders with an exercise price of $0.25 per share. The fair value of the warrants was $626,073, which was recognized as a debt discount and will be amortized to interest expense over the life of the notes. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, amortization of debt discount was $250,430. As of June 30, 2024, note payable, net of unamortized discount of $125,214, was $3,275,618 for these two notes.
On July 1, 2023, the May and July notes were rolled over to Ranco, LLC for an aggregate of $5,000,000 (the “Ranco Notes”). The Ranco Notes have a 15 month term and are subject to mandatory equal repayments commencing on the fourth month following issuance, for an aggregate repayment of $7,500,000. The Ranco Notes are secured by the assets of Ranco and guaranteed by the Company.
Future scheduled maturities of long-term debt are as follows:
|
| June 30, 2024
|
2024
|
| 7,362,408
|
2025
|
| 8,772
|
2026
|
| 8,772
|
2027
|
| 8,772
|
Thereafter
|
| 100,665
|
|
| 7,489,389
|
The aggregate current portion of long-term debt as of June 30, 2024 amounted is $7,362,408, which represents the contractual principal payments due in the next 12 months period as well as any notes in default.
Obligations Under Preferred Stock
On June 20, 2019, existing debtholders were issued an aggregate of 500 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, each with a stated value per share of $1,000, as conversion of $500,000 worth of outstanding promissory notes. The Series A Preferred Stock bears interest at 12% per annum, and is convertible into our common stock at the election of the holder at a conversion price per share to be mutually agreed between us and the holder in the future, and be redeemable at our option following the third year after issuance, without voting rights or a liquidation preference.
On June 20, 2019, we issued 3,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, each with a stated value of $1,000 per share, to Emerging Growth, LLC as part of the Emerging Growth Agreement. The aggregate fair value of $687,000 was recorded as part of the acquisition price of the net assets acquired from Emerging Growth, LLC. The Series B Preferred Stock bears interest at 6% per annum and is convertible into our common stock at the election of Emerging Growth, LLC at a conversion price per share to be mutually agreed between us and Emerging Growth, LLC in the future, without voting rights or a liquidation preference, except with respect to accrued penalty interest.
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On May 15, 2023, the Company and Emerging Growth reached an agreement whereby the Company issued 1,620,000 shares of its common stock as payment for $405,000 in outstanding accrued interest on the Series B Preferred Stock through June 30, 2023.
On August 15, 2023, the Company and Emerging Growth reached an agreement whereby the Company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock as payment for $45,000 in outstanding accrued interest on the Series B Preferred Stock through September 30, 2023.
Other Outstanding Obligations at June 30, 2024
Warrants
As of June 30, 2024, 11,988,500 shares of our common stock are issuable pursuant to the exercise of warrants.
Options
As of June 30, 2024, 0 shares of our common stock are issuable pursuant to the exercise of options.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, who is our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that as of June 30, 2024, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During the quarter ended June 30, 2024, in order to remediate the segregation of duties and other deficiencies initially created by the departure of our accounting department in June 2019, we hired accounting consultants to perform our account reconciliations and other day-to-day accounting requirements. The internal control structure was also documented and assessed in the areas of financial reporting and disclosure controls as it relates to our continuing operations. In addition, we revised and improved the use of our systems for getting appropriate approvals for purchases and other activities that require authorization. However, our ability to file timely reports is heavily dependent on having the necessary financial resources to pay consultants and other outside service providers involved with performing key elements of our disclosure and financial reporting controls. Our current financial condition, has temporarily hindered our ability to file timely reports for this reason. As a result, we have assessed our disclosure controls and controls over financial reporting as not effective.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits
*Filed herewith.
**Furnished herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Dated: August 12, 2024
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By:
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/s/ Brian Ross
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| Brian Ross
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| President and Chief Executive Officer
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| (Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
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