AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2017 March (Form 10-Q)

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2017

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT

For the transition period from ________________ to __________________

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(Address of principal executive offices)

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The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's $0.0001 par value Common Stock as of May 12, 2017, was 457,877,599 shares.

AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2017

INDEX

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements regarding our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” and similar expressions or variations of such words are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not deemed to represent an all-inclusive means of identifying forward-looking statements as denoted in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. Additionally, statements concerning future matters are forward-looking statements.

Although forward-looking statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by us. Consequently, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in or anticipated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, without limitation, those specifically addressed in “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q and in other reports that we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

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We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, except as required by law. Readers are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made throughout the entirety of this quarterly report, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

March 31, 2017

(Unaudited)

Note 1 - Organization

Business

Agritek Holdings, Inc. (the “Company” or “Agritek”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MediSwipe, Inc., Prohibition Products Inc., and Agritek Venture Holdings, Inc. (“AVHI”) provide turnkey support solutions to the legal cannabis industry. We provide key business services to the legal cannabis sector including:

The Company is expanding throughout California, Colorado and Puerto Rico and presently intends to bring its’ array of services to each new state that legalizes the use of cannabis according to appropriate state and federal laws. Our primary objective is acquiring commercial properties to be utilized in the commercial marijuana industry as cultivation facilities in compliance with Colorado and additional jurisdictions including California, Nevada and Puerto Rico in accordance with state law. This is an essential aspect of our overall growth strategy because once acquired and re-zoned, the value of such real property is substantially higher than under the previous zoning and use.

Once properties are identified and acquired to be used for purposes related to the commercial marijuana industry as provided for by state law, and we plan to create vertical channels within that legal jurisdiction including equipment financing, payment processing and marketing of exclusive brands and services to retail dispensaries

Agritek’s business focus is primarily to hold, develop and manage real property. The Company shall also provide oversight on every property that is part of its portfolio. This can include complete architectural design and subsequent build-outs, general support, landscaping, general up-keep, and state of the art security systems. At this time, Agritek does not grow, process, own, handle, transport, or sell marijuana as the Company is organized and directed to operate strictly in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. As the legal environment changes in Colorado, California and other states, the Company’s management may explore business opportunities that involve ownership interests in dispensaries and growing operations if and when such business opportunities become legally permissible under applicable state and federal laws.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the stated periods have been made. Except as described below, these adjustments consist only of normal and recurring adjustments. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with a reading of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Interim results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of future results for the full year. Certain amounts from the 2015 period have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in the current period.

The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements of the Company include the consolidated accounts of Agritek and its wholly owned subsidiaries, AVHI and Prohibition Products, Inc. (“PPI”). PPI, a Florida corporation, was originally formed on July 1, 2013 as The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc. (“AHTC”) and on August 27, 2014, AHTC changed its name to PPI. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original term of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

The Company records accounts receivable from amounts due from its customers upon the shipment of products. The allowance for losses is established through a provision for losses charged to expenses. Receivables are charged against the allowance for losses when management believes collectability is unlikely. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses on existing receivables, based on evaluation of the collectability of the accounts and prior loss experience. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluations, this estimate is susceptible to significant change in the near term. As of March 31, 2017, based on the above criteria, the Company has a full allowance for doubtful accounts of $43,408.

Inventory

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined using the first in first out (FIFO) method. Provision for potentially obsolete or slow moving inventory is made based on management analysis or inventory levels and future sales forecasts.

Deferred Financing Costs

The costs related to the issuance of debt are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method through the maturities of the related debt.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not use derivative instruments to hedge exposures to cash flow, market, or foreign currency risks. The Company evaluates all of it financial instruments, including stock purchase warrants, to determine if such instruments are derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives. For derivative financial instruments that are accounted for as liabilities, the derivative instrument is initially recorded at its fair value and is then re-valued at each reporting date, with changes in the fair value reported as charges or credits to income.

For option-based simple derivative financial instruments, the Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to value the derivative instruments at inception and subsequent valuation dates. The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period.

Debt Issue Costs and Debt Discount

The Company may record debt issue costs and/or debt discounts in connection with raising funds through the issuance of debt.  These costs may be paid in the form of cash, or equity (such as warrants). These costs are amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs, a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed.

Original Issue Discount

For certain convertible debt issued, the Company may provide the debt holder with an original issue discount.  The original issue discount would be recorded to debt discount, reducing the face amount of the note and is amortized to interest expense over the life of the debt.

Marketable Securities

The Company classifies its marketable securities as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at their fair value based on the quoted market prices of the securities with unrealized gains and losses, net of deferred income taxes, reported as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included in net earnings in the period earned or incurred.

Investment of Non-Marketable Securities

The Company’s investment in non-marketable securities consist of cash investments in a less than 10% interest in two privately held companies that provide merchant processing services.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, and except for land, depreciation is provided by use of a straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company reviews property and equipment for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts of assets may not be recoverable. In November 2015, the Company was made aware that the land transaction regarding 80 acres in Pueblo County, Colorado, may not have been properly deeded to the Company. The company was a party to the land purchase, however, the second party to the land contract never filed the original quit claim deed on behalf of the Company, even though a copy of the notarized quit claim deed was sent to the Company. In February, 2017, the original owner of the 80 acres foreclosed on the property from the second party and the Company entered into a new land purchase contract directly with the landowner on February 7, 2017.To date, the Company has paid a total of $88,992 and is on the deed of trust of the property with a remaining note balance of approximately $35,000 held by the original owner. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:

The Company's property and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016:

Depreciation expense of $1,646 and $691 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery of products and services has occurred, (3) the fee is fixed or determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue during the month in which products are shipped or commissions are earned. No revenue has been recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements are determined under a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, distinguishing between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (“observable inputs”) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (“unobservable inputs”).

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company primarily uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets (“market approach”). The Company also considers the impact of a significant decrease in volume and level of activity for an asset or liability when compared with normal activity to identify transactions that are not orderly.

The highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Securities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that is unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

Credit risk adjustments are applied to reflect the Company’s own credit risk when valuing all liabilities measured at fair value. The methodology is consistent with that applied in developing counterparty credit risk adjustments, but incorporates the Company’s own credit risk as observed in the credit default swap market.

The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, note payable and convertible debt. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their respective estimated fair value due to the short-term maturities and approximate market interest rates of these instruments.  The estimated fair value is not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange or from future earnings or cash flows.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized to reflect the estimated future tax effects, calculated at the tax rate expected to be in effect at the time of realization. A valuation allowance related to a deferred tax asset is recorded when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of the changes in tax laws and rates of the date of enactment.

ASC 740-10 prescribes a recognition threshold that a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements and provides guidance on recognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition issues. Interest and penalties are classified as a component of interest and other expenses. To date, the Company has not been assessed, nor paid, any interest or penalties.

Uncertain tax positions are measured and recorded by establishing a threshold for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. Only tax positions meeting the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date may be recognized or continue to be recognized. The Company’s tax years subsequent to 2005 remain subject to examination by federal and state tax jurisdictions.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share are computed in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share". Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), after deducting preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period, by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and other potentially dilutive securities, if any, outstanding during the period. As of March 31, 2017 there were warrants and options to purchase 8,223,864 shares of common stock and the Company’s outstanding convertible debt is convertible into approximately 68,002,635 shares of common stock. These amounts are not included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because their impact is antidilutive.

Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation 

The Company accounts for stock awards issued to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The measurement date is the earlier of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty's performance is complete. Stock awards granted to non-employees are valued at their respective measurement dates based on the trading price of the Company’s common stock and recognized as expense during the period in which services are provided. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded stock based compensation of $466,831 (See Note 7).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Advertising

The Company records advertising costs as incurred. For the three months ending March 31, 2017 and 2016, advertising expense was $2,000 and $3,059, respectively.

Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting standards that have been issued or proposed by the FASB or other standards-setting bodies that do not require adoption until a future date are not expected to have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

Note 4 – Concentration of Credit Risk

Cash

Financial   instruments   that   potentially   subject   the   Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash. The Company maintains cash balances at one financial institution, which is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). The FDIC insured institution insures up to $250,000 on account balances.

Note 5 – Convertible Debt and Note Payable

2014 Convertible Note

In January 2014, the Company entered into a Secured Promissory Note for $1,660,000 (the “2014 Company Note”) to Tonaquint, Inc. (“Tonaquint”) which includes a purchase price of $1,500,000 and transaction costs of $160,000. On January 31, 2014, the Company received $300,000 of the purchase price. Tonaquint also issued to the Company 6 secured promissory notes, each in the amount of $200,000 (the 2014 “Investor Notes”). All or any portion of the outstanding balance of the 2014 Investor Notes may be prepaid, without penalty, along with accrued but unpaid interest at any time prior to maturity. The Company has no obligation to pay Tonaquint any amounts on the unfunded portion of the 2014 Company Note. The 2014 Company Note bears interest at 8% per annum (increases to 22% per annum upon an event of default) and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at Tonaquint’s option at a price of $0.55 per share, exercisable in seven tranches, consisting of a first tranche of $340,000 of principal and any interest, fees costs or charges, and six additional tranches of $220,000 each, plus any interest, costs, fees or charges.

Beginning on the date that is six (6) months after the later of (i) the Issuance Date, and (ii) the date the Initial Cash Purchase Price is paid to the Company (the “Initial Installment Date”), and on each applicable Installment Date thereafter, the Company is to pay the Holder, the applicable Installment Amount due on such date. Ten Installment Amounts of $166,000 plus the sum of any accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs or charges may be made (a) in cash (a “Company Redemption”), (b) by converting such Installment Amount into shares of Common Stock (a “Company Conversion”), or (c) by any combination of a Company Conversion and a Company Redemption so long as the entire amount of such Installment Amount due shall be converted and/or redeemed by the Company on the applicable Installment Date. The 2014 Company Note matured fifteen months after the Issuance Date.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company received an additional $800,000 of the purchase price and an additional $200,000 (including $21,188 of interest) during the year ended December 31, 2015. On December 16, 2015, the Company and AVHI, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary entered into a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Agreement (the “DLF Agreement”) with Tonaquint, pursuant to which in exchange for the Company conveying its’ interest in the Company’s Nevada owned real estate (the “Property”), Tonaquint agreed to refrain and forbear from exercising and enforcing its remedies under their 2014 Convertible Note. Additionally, the Company received $25,000 and a reduction of the Note balance of $500,000. AVHI had a cost of approximately $224,466 for the Property.

As of the date of the DLF Agreement, the Company and Tonaquint agreed to offset the remaining unpaid principal balance of the Investor Notes of $176,642 to the Note. The parties further agreed that accrued and unpaid interest of $316,723 would be added to the Note and each party confirmed that the Note balance as of the DLF Agreement was $311,815. As of December 31, 2015, $311,815 of principal and accrued interest of $1,041 is outstanding on the 2014 Company Note.

On January 19, 2016, the Company accepted and agreed to a Debt Purchase Agreement (the “DPA”), whereby LG Capital Funding, LLC (“LG”) acquired $157,500 of the Tonaquint 2014 Convertible Note in exchange for $75,000. The Company issued an 8% Replacement Note to LG for $157,500 (the “Second Replacement Note”). The Second Replacement Note is due January 19, 2017 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG at a variable conversion price (“VCP”). The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 12,268,244 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $157,500 of principal and $13,242 accrued and unpaid interest on the note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.014 per share. The principal balance of the note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $-0- and $157,500, respectively.

On January 19, 2016, the Company accepted and agreed to a DPA, whereby Cerberus Finance Group, LTD (“Cerberus”) acquired $154,315 of principal and $2,434 of accrued and unpaid interest of the Tonaquint 2014 Convertible Note in exchange for $75,000. The Company issued an 8% Replacement Note to Cerberus for $156,749 (the “Third Replacement Note”). The Third Replacement Note is due January 19, 2017 and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 11,059,977 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $147,249 of principal and $11,749 accrued and unpaid interest on the note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.0144 per share. The principal balance of the note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $-0- and $147,249, respectively.

2016 Convertible Notes

On January 19, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $76,080, and delivered on January 31, 2016, gross proceeds of $62,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On January 19, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $34,775, and delivered on January 25, 2016, gross proceeds of $25,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 2,953,523 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $34,775 of principal and $3,255 accrued and unpaid interest on the note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.01287 per share. The principal balance of the note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $-0- and $34,775, respectively.

On March 23, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $22,000, and delivered on March 31, 2016, gross proceeds of $20,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On April 15, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $65,625, and delivered on April 15, 2016, gross proceeds of $62,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. . For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued 5,432,726 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $65,625 of principal and $3,698 accrued and unpaid interest on the note. The shares were issued at approximately $0.01276 per share. The principal balance of the note as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 was $-0- and $34,775, respectively.

On July 14, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $65,625, and delivered on April 15, 2016, gross proceeds of $62,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On August 1, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $22,000, and delivered on August 1, 2016, gross proceeds of $20,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On October 14, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $30,812.50, and delivered on October 14, 2016, gross proceeds of $20,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On October 31, 2016, the Company entered into a Convertible Promissory Note ("St. George 2016 Notes") for $555,000 to St. George Investments, LLC. (“St. George”) which includes a purchase price of $500,000 and transaction costs of $5,000 and OID interest of $50,000. On October 31, 2016, the Company received $100,000 and recorded $115,000 as convertible note payable, including $5,000 of transaction costs and $10,000 OID interest. St. George also issued to the Company eight secured promissory notes, each in the amount of $50,000. All or any portion of the outstanding balance of the St. George 2016 Notes may be prepaid, without penalty, along with accrued but unpaid interest at any time prior to maturity. The Company has no obligation to pay St. George any amounts on the unfunded portion of the St. George 2016 Notes. The St. George 2016 Note bears interest at 10% per annum (increases to 22% per annum upon an event of default) and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at St. George’s option at a price of $0.05 per share. On December 14, 2016, St. George funded one of the secured promissory notes issued to the Company.

Beginning on the date that is six (6) months after the later of (i) the Issuance Date, and (ii) the date the Initial Cash Purchase Price is paid to the Company (the “Initial Installment Date”), and on each applicable Installment Date thereafter, the Company is to pay the Holder, the applicable Installment Amount due on such date. Five Installment Amounts of $111,000 plus the sum of any accrued and unpaid interest, fees, costs or charges may be made (a) in cash (a “Company Redemption”), (b) by converting such Installment Amount into shares of Common Stock (a “Company Conversion”), or (c) by any combination of a Company Conversion and a Company Redemption so long as the entire amount of such Installment Amount due shall be converted and/or redeemed by the Company on the applicable Installment Date. The St. George 2016 Note matures fifteen months after the Issuance Date.

On December 15, 2016, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $32,812.50, and delivered on December 15, 2016, gross proceeds of $30,812.5 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

Principal and interest on the above LG and Cerberus convertible debentures is due and payable one year from their respective funding date, and the LG and Cerberus Debentures are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG and Cerberus, respectively, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount.

The Company may prepay the LG and/or the Cerberus Debentures, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30 day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 118% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30 day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 6%, up to a maximum of 148% on the 180^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180^th day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing.

The Company determined that the conversion feature of the 2016 Convertible Notes represent an embedded derivative since the Notes are convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the 2016 Convertible Notes were not considered to be conventional debt under ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock) and the embedded conversion feature was bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. Accordingly, the fair value of these derivative instruments being recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet with the corresponding amount recorded as a discount to each Note. Such discount is being amortized from the date of issuance to the maturity dates of the Notes. The change in the fair value of the liability for derivative contracts are recorded in other income or expenses in the consolidated statements of operations at the end of each quarter, with the offset to the derivative liability on the balance sheet. The embedded feature included in the 2016 Convertible Notes resulted in an initial debt discount of $865,593, an initial derivative liability expense of $2,317,830 and an initial derivative liability of $3,183,423.

2017 Convertible Notes

On January 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $94,500, and delivered on January 25, 2017, gross proceeds of $90,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On January 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000, and delivered on January 25, 2017, gross proceeds of $60,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On February 1, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Power Up Lending Group, LTD, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Power Up Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Power Up Purchase Agreement, Power Up purchased an 12% Convertible Debenture (the “Power Up Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $140,000, and delivered on February 3, 2017 (the “Funding Date”), gross proceeds of $136,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. Principal and interest on the Power Up Debentures is due and payable on November 5, 2017, and the Power Up Debenture is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock beginning six months from the Funding Date, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the average of the three (3) lowest closing bid price during the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. The Company may prepay the Power Up Debenture, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30 day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 120% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30 day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 5%, up to a maximum of 140% on the 180^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180^th day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing.

On February 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG. Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $26,000, and delivered on February 24, 2017, gross proceeds of $24,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On February 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $17,500, and delivered on February 27, 2017, gross proceeds of $16,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On March 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG. Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $52,000, and delivered on March 28, 2017, gross proceeds of $49,600 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

Principal and interest on the LG and Cerberus Debentures above is due and payable one year from their respective funding date, and the LG and Cerberus Debentures are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of LG and Cerberus, respectively, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the lowest trading price during the eighteen (18) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount.

The Company may prepay the LG and/or the Cerberus Debentures, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30 day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 118% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30 day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 6%, up to a maximum of 148% on the 180^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180^th day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing.

The Company determined that the conversion feature of the 2017 Convertible Notes represent an embedded derivative since the Notes are convertible into a variable number of shares upon conversion. Accordingly, the 2017 Convertible Notes were not considered to be conventional debt under ASC 815-40 (formerly EITF 00-19, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments Indexed to, and Potentially Settled in, a Company’s Own Stock) and the embedded conversion feature was bifurcated from the debt host and accounted for as a derivative liability. Accordingly, the fair value of these derivative instruments being recorded as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet with the corresponding amount recorded as a discount to each Note. Such discount is being amortized from the date of issuance to the maturity dates of the Notes. The change in the fair value of the liability for derivative contracts are recorded in other income or expenses in the consolidated statements of operations at the end of each quarter, with the offset to the derivative liability on the balance sheet. The embedded feature included in the 2017 Convertible Notes resulted in an initial debt discount of $425,990, an initial derivative liability expense of $305,361 and an initial derivative liability of $731,261.

Convertible Note Conversions   

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued the following shares of common stock upon the conversions of portions of the Convertible Notes:

As of March 31, 2017, the Company revalued the embedded conversion feature of the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Convertible Notes. The fair value of the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Convertible Notes was calculated at March 31, 2017 based on the Black Scholes method consistent with the terms of the related debt.

A summary of the derivative liability balance as of March 31, 2017 is as follows:

The fair value at the commitment date for the 2017 Convertible Notes and the re-measurement dates for the Company’s derivative liabilities were based upon the following management assumptions as of March 31, 2017:

A summary of the convertible notes payable balance as of March 31, 2017 is as follows:

Note Payable Land

On March 18, 2014, in conjunction with the land purchase of 80 acres in Pueblo County, Colorado, the Company paid $36,000 cash and entered into a promissory note in the amount of $85,750. On March 4, 2015, and May 4, 2015, the Company paid $9,000 and $2,437, respectively, of the December 1, 2014 amount. In November 2015, the Company was made aware that the land transaction regarding 80 acres in Pueblo County, Colorado, may not have been properly deeded to the Company. The company was a party to the land purchase, however, the second party to the land contract never filed the original quit claim deed on behalf of the Company, even though a copy of the notarized quit claim deed was sent to the Company. In February, 2017, the original owner of the 80 acres foreclosed on the property from the second party and the Company entered into a new land purchase contract directly with the landowner on February 7, 2017.To date, the Company has paid a total of $88,992 and is on the deed of trust of the property with a remaining note balance of approximately $35,000 held by the original owner.

Note 6 – Related Party Transactions

Effective January 1, 2013, the Company agreed to an annual compensation of $150,000 for its CEO, Mr. Michael Friedman (resigned March 20, 2015, re-appointed November 4, 2015). Effective March 20, 2015, Mr. Justin Braune was named CEO and President. Mr. Braune also was appointed to the Board of Directors. The Company agreed to an annual compensation of $100,000 for Mr. Braune in his role of CEO and Director of the Company and to issue Mr. Braune 15,000,000 shares of restricted common stock. Mr. Braune resigned from the board of directors and as CEO on November 4, 2015, and agreed to cancel the 15,000,000 shares in his letter of resignation. The Company also initially issued Mr. Braune 12,500,000 shares of common stock on October 13, 2015. On October 16, 2015, Mr. Braune advised the Company’s transfer agent at the time to cancel the shares. 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded expenses of $37,500 to the CEO, included in Administrative and Management Fees in the consolidated statements of operations, included herein. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company owed the CEO $59,773 and $54,246, respectively and is included in due to related party on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. On January 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO. The shares were issued for services performed as the sole Officer and director of the Company since November 2014.

On April 14, 2015, the Company appointed Dr. Stephen Holt to the Advisory Board of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Company issued 5,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Dr. Holt for his appointment. The Company valued the 5,000,000 shares of common stock at $100,000 ($0.02 per share, the market price of the common stock on the grant date) as stock compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2015. Additionally, the Company agreed the advisor shall receive a non-qualified stock option to purchase 1,000,000 shares (“Option Shares”) of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.05 per share. 400,000 Option Shares vested immediately and the remaining 600,000 Option Shares vested over 12 months. Accordingly, the Company has recorded $2,371 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 in stock compensation expense and all of the options have vested. 

Amounts Due from 800 Commerce, Inc.

800 Commerce, Inc., a commonly controlled entity until February 29, 2016, owed Agritek $282,947 as of February 29, 2016, as a result of advances received from or payments made by Agritek on behalf of 800 Commerce. These advances were non-interest bearing and were due on demand. Effective February 29, 2016, the Company received 1,102,462 shares of common stock of Petrogress, Inc. (formerly known as 800 Commerce, Inc.) as settlement of the $282,947 owed to the Company.

Note 7 – Common and Preferred Stock  

Common Stock

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued the following shares of common stock upon the conversions of portions of the convertible notes:

In addition to the above, during the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company:

On January 16, 2017, the Company entered into a Business Consultant Agreement (the “BCA”). Pursuant to the BCA, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock for services to be provided to the Company related to business development, product marketing, helping identify mergers and acquisition candidates, and will consult with and advise the Company on matters pertaining to business modeling and strategic alliances. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense of $150,000.

On January 27, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (“KO”) pursuant to a Debt Settlement and Release Agreement (the “Debt Settlement”) by and between the Company and KO. Among the terms of the Debt Settlement was the forgiveness of $24,614.49 of debt the Company owed KO for legal services provided.

On January 30, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to Venture Equity. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and cancelled of $13,169 of accrued and unpaid fees owed Venture Equity and recorded stock based compensation expense of $16,831.

Also on January 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO. The shares were issued for services performed as the sole Officer and director of the Company since November 2014. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense, management, of $300,000.

Preferred Stock

On June 26, 2015, the Company filed with the Delaware Secretary of State the Amended and Restated Designation Preferences and Rights (the “Certificate of Designation”) of Class B Preferred Stock (the “Series B Preferred Stock”). Pursuant to the Certificate of Designation, 1,000 shares constitute the Series B Preferred Stock. The Series B Preferred Stock and any accrued and unpaid dividends thereon shall, with respect to rights on liquidation, winding up and dissolution, rank senior to the Company’s issued and outstanding common stock and Series A preferred stock.

The Series B Preferred Stock has the right to vote in aggregate, on all shareholder matters equal to 51% of the total vote, no matter how many shares of common stock or other voting stock of the Company are issued or outstanding in the future. The Series B Preferred Stock has a right to vote on all matters presented or submitted to the Company’s stockholders for approval in pari passu with the common stockholders, and not as a separate class. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock have the right to cast votes for each share of Series B Preferred Stock held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of common stockholders, including the election of directors. There is no right to cumulative voting in the election of directors. The holders of Series B Preferred Stock vote together with all other classes and series of common stock of the Company as a single class on all actions to be taken by the common stockholders except to the extent that voting as a separate class or series is required by law. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, there were 1,000 shares of Class B Preferred Stock outstanding.

Warrants and Options

On April 14, 2015, in connection with the appointment of Dr. Stephen Holt to the advisory board, the Company agreed the advisor shall receive a non-qualified stock option to purchase 1,000,000 shares (“Option Shares”) of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price equal to $0.05 per share and expiring April 14, 2018. Option Shares of 400,000 vested immediately and 50,000 Option Shares vested each month from April 2015 through March 2016. Accordingly, as of March 31, 2016, 1,000,000 Option Shares have vested and the Company recorded $2,317 as stock compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016, based on Black-Scholes.

On April 26, 2013 and in connection with the appointment of Mr. James Canton to the Company’s advisory board, the Company issued a warrant to Mr. Canton to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock. The warrant expired April 26, 2016.

On October 31, 2016, the Company granted (Warrant #1) to St. George the right to purchase at any time on or after November 10, 2016 (the “Issue Date”) until the date which is the last calendar day of the month in which the fifth anniversary of the Issue Date occurs (the “Expiration Date”), a number of fully paid and non-assessable shares (the “Warrant Shares”) of Company’s common stock, equal to $57,500 divided by the Market Price (defined below) as of the Issue Date, as such number may be adjusted from time to time pursuant to the terms and conditions of Warrant #1 to Purchase Shares of Common Stock. The exercise price is $0.05 and is subject to price adjustments pursuant to the agreement and includes a cashless exercise provision. The Company also issued Warrant #’s 2-9, with each warrant only effective upon St. George funding of the secured notes they issued to the Company. Warrant #’s 2-9 give St. George the right to purchase Warrant Shares equal to $27,500 divided by the Market Price on the funded date. On December 14, 2016, the Company received a payment of $50,000, and accordingly, Warrant #2 became effective. On March 12, 2017, the Company received a payment of $50,000, and accordingly, Warrant #3 became effective.

The Company evaluated all outstanding warrants to determine whether these instruments may be tainted. All warrants outstanding were considered tainted. The Company valued the embedded derivatives within the warrants using the Black-Scholes valuation model.   The fair value at the funding date for Warrant #3 and the re-measurement dates for Warrant #’s 1-3 were based upon the following management assumptions as of March 31, 2017:

The embedded derivative within Warrant #3 resulted in an initial derivative liability expense and an initial derivative liability of $44,573.

The valuation of the embedded derivative within the effective warrants was recorded with an offsetting gain/loss on derivative liability.

Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies

Office Space

In April 2014, the Company entered into a two year sublease agreement for the use of up to 7,500 square feet with a Colorado based oncology clinical trial and drug testing company and facility presently doing cancer research and testing for established pharmaceutical companies seeking FDA approval for new drugs. Pursuant to the lease, as amended, the Company agreed to pay $3,500 per month for the space. The lease expired in April 2016, and the Company owes the landlord $48,750.

In December 2016, the Company signed a one year lease for office space in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The lease requires monthly base rent of $800 for the months of December 2016 through February 2017, and $900 per month for the months of March 2017 through November 2017.

In January 2017, the Company signed a five (5) year lease, beginning February 1, 2107, for approximately 6,000 square feet of office space, comprised of two floors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pursuant to the lease, the Company will pay $3,000 per month for the third floor of the building for the first year of the lease. The rent will increase 3% per year on February beginning in 2018 and an additional 3% per year on each successive February 1, during the term of the lease. The landlord has agreed that for the month of February 2017, the rent will be $1,500. The rent for second floor of the building will be $2,000 per month during the term of the lease and the Company does not have any rent payments for the first three months of the lease (February 2017 through April 2017).

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded rent expense of $21,679 and $10,500, respectively.

Leased Properties

On April 28, 2014, the Company executed and closed a 10 year lease agreement for 20 acres of an agricultural farming facility located in South Florida following the approval of the so-called “Charlotte’s Web” legislation, aimed at decriminalizing low grade marijuana specifically for the use of treating epilepsy and cancer patients.  Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company maintains a first right of refusal to purchase the property for three years. The Company has recorded $9,561 of expense (included in leased property expenses) for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been for the second year of the lease beginning May 2015.

On July 11, 2014, the Company signed a ten year lease agreement for an additional 40 acres in Pueblo, Colorado. The lease requires monthly rent payments of $10,000 during the first year and is subject to a 2% annual increase over the life of the lease. The lease also provides rights to 50 acres of certain tenant water rights for $50,000 annually plus cost of approximately $2,400 annually. The Company paid the $50,000 in July 2014, and has not used the property and any water and has not paid for any water rights after September 30, 2015. The Company has recorded $-0- and $32,850 of expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively, (included in leased property expenses). The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been paid since February 2015.

Legal & Other

On March 2, 2015, the Company, the Company’s CEO and the Company’s CFO at the time were named in a civil complaint filed by Erick Rodriguez in the District Court in Clark County, Nevada (the “DCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Rodriguez never received 250,000 shares of Series B preferred stock that were initially approved by the Board of Directors in 2012, subject to the completion of a merger of a company controlled by Mr. Rodriguez. Since the merger was never completed, the shares were never certificated to Mr. Rodriguez. On March 21, 2017, the DCC agreed to Set Aside the Entry of Default against the Defendants. Mr. Rodriguez resigned in June 2013.

On May 6, 2016, the Company, B. Michael Freidman and Barry Hollander (former CFO) were named as defendants in a Summons/Complaint filed by Justin Braune (the “Plaintiff”) in Palm Beach County Civil Court, Florida (the “PBCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Braune was entitled to shares of common stock of the Company. On December 5, 2016, the PBCCC set aside a court default that had been previously issued. The defendants have answered the complaint, including the defenses that Mr. Braune advised the Company’s transfer agent and the Company in his letter of resignation dated November 4, 2015, clearly stating that he has relinquished all shares of common stock. The Company has filed a counterclaim suit against the Plaintiff, as well as sanctions against the Plaintiff and their counsel.

Note 9 – Going Concern

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As of March 31, 2017 the Company had an accumulated deficit of $17,186,766 and working capital deficit of $2,130,436, inclusive of a derivative liability of $1,308,212. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Note 10 – Segment Reporting

During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company operated in one reportable segment, wholesale sales. 

Note 11 – Subsequent Events

On April 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $42,000, and delivered on May 3, 2017, gross proceeds of $40,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On April 25, 2017, the Company issued 8,295,680 shares of common stock upon the conversion of $80,834.11 of principal and interest. The shares were issued at $0.009744 per share. 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, as well as information relating to the plans of our current management. This report includes forward-looking statements. Generally, the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “continue,” and similar expressions or the negative thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including the matters set forth in this report or other reports or documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, which could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those projected. Undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016.

The independent auditor’s report on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 includes a “going concern” explanatory paragraph that describes substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to the factors prompting the explanatory paragraph are discussed below and also in Note 9 to the unaudited condensed financial statements.

While our financial statements are presented on the basis that we are a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business over a reasonable length of time, our auditor has raised substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

Results of Operations

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016

Revenues

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 were $-0- and $3,228 and consisted of wholesale goods.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $646,935 and $163,616 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The expenses were comprised of:

Administration and management fees includes $37,500 expensed as fees for our CEO for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2017. Also included were fees paid for administration services of $12,500 and $2,150 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company has agreed to compensation of $12,500 per month for the Company’s CEO and estimates that administration fees will be approximately $5,600 per month at this time.

Stock compensation expense, management was $300,000 and $-0-, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The 2017 amount is comprised of the Company issuing 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO. The shares were issued for services performed as the sole Officer and director of the Company since November 2014. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense, management, of $300,000.

Stock compensation expense, other (included in professional and consulting fees) was $166,831 and $2,371, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The current period expenses were comprised of:

On January 16, 2017, the Company entered into a Business Consultant Agreement (the “BCA”). Pursuant to the BCA, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock for services to be provided to the Company related to business development, product marketing, helping identify mergers and acquisition candidates, and will consult with and advise the Company on matters pertaining to business modeling and strategic alliances. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense of $150,000, and

On January 30, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to Venture Equity. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and cancelled of $13,169 of accrued and unpaid fees owed Venture Equity and recorded stock based compensation expense of $16,831.

The Company recorded $2,371 as stock compensation expense for three months ended March 31, 2016, related to the final amortization of vested options issued to a board of director advisor.

Professional and consulting fees (excluding stock compensation, other) increased to $104,155 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, compared to $33,970 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, and is comprised of the following:

Rent and occupancy costs were $21,679 and $10,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, respectively. The increase was primarily due to in January 2017, the Company signed a five (5) year lease, beginning February 1, 2107, for approximately 6,000 square feet of office space, comprised of two floors, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Pursuant to the lease, the Company will pay $3,000 per month for one floor for the first year of the lease. The rent will increase 3% per year on February beginning in 2018 and an additional 3% per year on each successive February 1, during the term of the lease. The landlord has agreed that for the month of February 2017, the rent will be $1,500. The rent for the other floor will be $2,000 per month during the term of the lease and the Company does not have any rent payments for the first three months of the lease (February 2017 through April 2017). The Company is straight lining the total lease payments over the term of the lease and for the three months ended March 31, 2017 has included $11,354 of rent expense.

Leased property available for sub-lease and property maintenance costs were $9,561 and $42,411 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. These costs were comprised of leased real estate. On April 28, 2014, the Company executed and closed a 10 year lease agreement for 20 acres of an agricultural farming facility located in South Florida. Pursuant to the lease agreement, the Company maintains a first right of refusal to purchase the property for three years. The Company has recorded $9,561 of expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been for the second year of the lease beginning May 2015. On July 11, 2014, the Company signed a ten year lease agreement for an additional 40 acres in Pueblo, Colorado. The lease requires monthly rent payments of $10,000 during the first year and is subject to a 2% annual increase over the life of the lease. The Company has recorded $-0- and $32,850 of expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 respectively. The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been paid since February 2015.

General and other administrative costs for the three months ended March 31, 2017, were $39,511, compared to $35,214, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, respectively, consisting of public company expenses (transfer agent, filing fees and etc.), payroll, office and other taxes.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $115,064 compared to $388,706 for the three months ended March 31, 2016, respectively. Other expense for the 2017 period was from the decrease on the fair value of derivatives of $218,178 and interest expense of $333,242. Other expense for the 2016 period was from the increase on the fair value of derivatives of $331,546 and interest expense of $141,217 partially offset by a gain in debt extinguishment of $84,057.

Interest expense for each of the periods is as follows:

Capital Resources and Liquidity

Liquidity is the ability of an enterprise to generate adequate amounts of cash to meet its needs for cash requirements. As of March 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $241,120, an increase of $173,860, from $67,260 as of December 31, 2016. At March 31, 2017, we had current liabilities of $2,415,893 (including $1,308,212 of non-cash derivative liabilities) compared to current assets of $285,457 which resulted in working capital deficit of $2,130,436. The current liabilities are comprised of accounts payable, accrued expenses, convertible debt, derivative liabilities and notes payable.

Operating Activities

For the three months ended March 31, 2017, net cash used in operating activities was $200,626 compared to $113,306 for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

The Company had a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 of $761,999 which included non-cash expenses of stock based compensation of $466,831, the initial derivative liability expense of $349,934 on new convertible notes issued and the amortization of discounts on convertible notes of $312,079, reduced by a gain on reversing a previous reserve on land acquired of $47,502 and for the decrease in fair value of the derivative liability of $568,112. Changes in operating assets and liabilities that decreased cash used in operating activities included an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $46,116, related party payable of $5,527 and deferred rent of $6,854.

The Company had a net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 of $552,256 offset by a gain on debt settlements of $84,057 which included non-cash expenses for the initial fair value of the derivative liability of $339,162, amortization of discounts on convertible notes of $130,115, warrants previously issued (now vested) for services of $2,371 and depreciation expense of $691. Changes in operating assets and liabilities that reduced cash used in operating activities included an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $61,386 and tenant deposits of $2,400, and decreases in prepaid assets of $2,500 and related party payable of $2,400.

Investing Activities

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, net cash used in investing activities was $51,413 compared to $-0- for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The 2017 period was the result of the Company paying $41,554 as part of the purchase price to acquire 80 acres in Pueblo Colorado and $9,859 in furniture and equipment for the Puerto Rico offices.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $425,900 and $107,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The 2017 and 2016 activity was a result of proceeds from the issuance of convertible promissory notes. 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.

As reflected in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit at March 31, 2017, a net loss and net cash used in operating activities for the reporting period then ended. These conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.

The Company is attempting to produce sufficient revenue; however, the Company’s cash position may not be sufficient to support its daily operations. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to produce sufficient revenue and in its ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds.

The unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

Critical Accounting Policies

We have identified the following policies below as critical to our business and results of operations. Our reported results are impacted by the application of the following accounting policies, certain of which require management to make subjective or complex judgments. These judgments involve making estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may significantly impact quarterly or annual results of operations. For all of these policies, management cautions that future events rarely develop exactly as expected, and the best estimates routinely require adjustment. Specific risks associated with these critical accounting policies are described in the following paragraphs.

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary to present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the stated periods have been made. Except as described below, these adjustments consist only of normal and recurring adjustments. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with a reading of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Interim results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of future results for the full year. Certain amounts from the 2016 period have been reclassified to conform to the presentation used in the current period.

The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements of the Company include the consolidated accounts of Agritek and its wholly owned subsidiaries AVHI and Prohibition Products, Inc. (“PPI”). PPI, a Florida corporation, was originally formed on July 1, 2013 as The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc. (“AHTC”) and on August 27, 2014, AHTC changed its name to PPI. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original term of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

The Company records accounts receivable from amounts due from its customers upon the shipment of products. The allowance for losses is established through a provision for losses charged to expenses. Receivables are charged against the allowance for losses when management believes collectability is unlikely. The allowance is an amount that management believes will be adequate to absorb estimated losses on existing receivables, based on evaluation of the collectability of the accounts and prior loss experience. While management uses the best information available to make its evaluations, this estimate is susceptible to significant change in the near term. As of March 31, 2017, based on the above criteria, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $44,068.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. ASC 605 requires that four basic criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (2) delivery of products and services has occurred, (3) the fee is fixed or determinable and (4) collectability is reasonably assured. The Company recognizes revenue during the month in which products are shipped or commissions are earned.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value measurements are determined under a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value, distinguishing between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (“observable inputs”) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (“unobservable inputs”).

Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or would be paid to transfer a liability (i.e., the “exit price”) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company primarily uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets (“market approach”). The Company also considers the impact of a significant decrease in volume and level of activity for an asset or liability when compared with normal activity to identify transactions that are not orderly.

The highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). Securities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets that is unadjusted and accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

Level 2 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or financial instruments for which significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;

Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

Credit risk adjustments are applied to reflect the Company’s own credit risk when valuing all liabilities measured at fair value. The methodology is consistent with that applied in developing counterparty credit risk adjustments, but incorporates the Company’s own credit risk as observed in the credit default swap market.

The Company's financial instruments consist primarily of cash, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, note payable and convertible debt. The carrying amounts of such financial instruments approximate their respective estimated fair value due to the short-term maturities and approximate market interest rates of these instruments.  The estimated fair value is not necessarily indicative of the amounts the Company would realize in a current market exchange or from future earnings or cash flows.

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Earnings (loss) per share are computed in accordance with ASC 260, "Earnings per Share". Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss), after deducting preferred stock dividends accumulated during the period, by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock, common stock equivalents and other potentially dilutive securities, if any, outstanding during the period. As of March 31, 2017 there were warrants and options to purchase 8,223,864 shares of common stock and the Company’s outstanding convertible debt is convertible into approximately 68,002,635 shares of common stock. These amounts are not included in the computation of dilutive loss per share because their impact is antidilutive.

Accounting for Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock awards issued to non-employees in accordance with ASC 505-50, Equity-Based Payments to Non-Employees. The measurement date is the earlier of (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty's performance is complete. Stock awards granted to non-employees are valued at their respective measurement dates based on the trading price of the Company’s common stock and recognized as expense during the period in which services are provided. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company recorded stock based compensation of $466,831 (See Note 7).

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable to smaller reporting companies.

Item 4. Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our filings under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC. This information is accumulated to allow our management to make timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Our President, who serves as our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report and he determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 31, 2017 due to a control deficiency. During the period we did not have additional personnel to allow segregation of duties to ensure the completeness or accuracy of our information. Due to the size and operations of the Company, we are unable to remediate this deficiency until we acquire or merge with another company.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or 15d-15 of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Part II. Other Information

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On March 2, 2015, the Company, the Company’s CEO and the Company’s CFO at the time were named in a civil complaint filed by Erick Rodriguez in the District Court in Clark County, Nevada (the “DCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Rodriguez never received 250,000 shares of Series B preferred stock that were initially approved by the Board of Directors in 2012, subject to the completion of a merger of a company controlled by Mr. Rodriguez. Since the merger was never completed, the shares were never certificated to Mr. Rodriguez. On March 21, 2017, the DCC agreed to Set Aside the Entry of Default against the Defendants. Mr. Rodriguez resigned in June 2013.

On May 6, 2016, the Company, B. Michael Freidman and Barry Hollander (former CFO) were named as defendants in a Summons/Complaint filed by Justin Braune (the “Plaintiff”) in Palm Beach County Civil Court, Florida (the “PBCCC”). The complaint alleges that Mr. Braune was entitled to shares of common stock of the Company. On December 5, 2016, the PBCCC set aside a court default that had been previously issued. The defendants have answered the complaint, including the defenses that Mr. Braune advised the Company’s transfer agent and the Company in his letter of resignation dated November 4, 2015, clearly stating that he has relinquished all shares of common stock. The Company has filed a counterclaim suit against the Plaintiff, as well as sanctions against the Plaintiff and their counsel.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company issued the following shares of common stock upon the conversions of portions of the convertible notes:

In addition to the above, during the three months ended March 31, 2017, the Company:

On January 16, 2017, the Company entered into a Business Consultant Agreement (the “BCA”). Pursuant to the BCA, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock for services to be provided to the Company related to business development, product marketing, helping identify mergers and acquisition candidates, and will consult with and advise the Company on matters pertaining to business modeling and strategic alliances. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense of $150,000.

On January 27, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. (“KO”) pursuant to a Debt Settlement and Release Agreement (the “Debt Settlement”) by and between the Company and KO. Among the terms of the Debt Settlement was the forgiveness of $24,614.49 of debt the Company owed KO for legal services provided.

On January 30, 2017, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock to Venture Equity. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and cancelled of $13,169 of accrued and unpaid fees owed Venture Equity and recorded stock based compensation expense of $16,831.

Also on January 30, 2017, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s CEO. The shares were issued for services performed as the sole Officer and director of the Company since November 2014. The Company valued the shares at $0.03 per share (the market price of the common stock) and recorded stock compensation expense, management, of $300,000.

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

None. 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

Convertible Debenture Proceeds

On January 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “LG Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “LG Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $94,500, and delivered on January 25, 2017, gross proceeds of $90,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On January 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000, and delivered on January 25, 2017, gross proceeds of $60,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On February 1, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Power Up Lending Group, LTD, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Power Up Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Power Up Purchase Agreement, Power Up purchased an 12% Convertible Debenture (the “Power Up Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $140,000, and delivered on February 3, 2017 (the “Funding Date”), gross proceeds of $136,500 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses. Principal and interest on the Power Up Debentures is due and payable on November 5, 2017, and the Power Up Debenture is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock beginning six months from the Funding Date, at a VCP. The VCP is calculated as the average of the three (3) lowest closing bid price during the ten (10) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. The Company may prepay the Power Up Debenture, subject to prior notice to the holder within an initial 30 day period after issuance, by paying an amount equal to 120% multiplied by the amount that the Company is prepaying. For each additional 30 day period the amount being prepaid is multiplied by an additional 5%, up to a maximum of 140% on the 180^th day from issuance. Beginning on the 180^th day after the issuance of the Debentures, the Company is not permitted to prepay the Debenture, so long as the Debenture is still outstanding, unless the Company and the holder agree otherwise in writing.

On February 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG. Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $26,000, and delivered on February 24, 2017, gross proceeds of $24,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On February 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with Cerberus, pursuant to a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “Cerberus Purchase Agreement”). Pursuant to the Cerberus Purchase Agreement, Cerberus purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture (the “Cerberus Debenture”) in the aggregate principal amount of $17,500, and delivered on February 27, 2017, gross proceeds of $16,000 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

On March 24, 2017, the Company completed the closing of a private placement financing transaction with LG. Pursuant to the LG Purchase Agreement, LG purchased an 8% Convertible Debenture in the aggregate principal amount of $52,000, and delivered on March 28, 2017, gross proceeds of $49,600 excluding transaction costs, fees, and expenses.

Item 6. Exhibits

* Filed herewith.

+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

Dated: May 15, 2017

AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC.

By:   /s/ B. Michael Friedman          

B. Michael Friedman

Chief Executive Officer (principal executive, principal financial and accounting officer)

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