AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2019 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, 2019

OR

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

For the transition period from ________________ to __________________

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's $0.0001 par value Common Stock as of May 21, 2019, was 6,538,578 shares.

AGRITEK HOLDINGS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

Quarterly Period Ended March 31, 2019

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, 2018, 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, 2019 and 2018

Note 1 - Organization

Business

Agritek Holdings Inc. (“the Company” or “Agritek Holdings”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, MediSwipe, Inc. (“MediSwipe”), Prohibition Products Inc. (“PPI”), and Agritek Venture Holdings, Inc. (“AVHI”) is a fully integrated, active investor and operator in the legal cannabis sector. Specifically, Agritek Holdings provides strategic capital and functional expertise to accelerate the commercialization of its diversified portfolio of holdings. Currently, the Company is focused on three high-value segments of the cannabis market, including real estate investment, intellectual property brands; and infrastructure, with operations in three U.S. States, Colorado, Washington State, California as well as Canada and Puerto Rico. Agritek Holdings invests its capital via real estate holdings, licensing agreements, royalties and equity in acquisition operations.

We provide key business services to the legal cannabis sector including:

The Company 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 state laws. 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.

On March 26, 2019, we implemented a 1-for-200 reverse stock split of our common stock (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split became effective in the stock market upon commencement of trading on March 26, 2019. As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every two-hundred shares of our Pre-Reverse Stock Split common stock were combined and reclassified into one share of our common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split, and any fractional shares were rounded up to the nearest whole share. The number of shares of common stock subject to outstanding options, warrants and convertible securities were also reduced by a factor of two-hundred as of March 26, 2019. All historical share and per share amounts reflected throughout this report have been adjusted to reflect the Reverse Stock Split. The authorized number of shares and the par value per share of our common stock were not affected by the Reverse Stock Split.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"). The condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company include the consolidated accounts of Agritek and its’ wholly owned subsidiaries MediSwipe, AVHI, The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc., a Colorado Corporation (dba 77Acres, Inc.) and PPI. PPI, a Florida corporation, was originally formed on July 1, 2013 as The American Hemp Trading Company, Inc. (“HempFL”) and on August 27, 2014, HempFL 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, 2019, and December 31, 2018, based on the above criteria, the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $44,068.

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.

Notes receivable

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 prior to maturity 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 initial carrying value of the note and is amortized to interest expense through the maturity of the debt. If a conversion of the underlying debt occurs prior to maturity a proportionate share of the unamortized amounts is immediately expensed. 

Marketable Securities and Other Comprehensive Income

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.

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 February, 2017, the Company entered into a land purchase contract to acquire approximately 80 acres including water and mineral rights. The total cost of the land was $129,555. The Company paid $41,554 at closing and issued a note payable for $88,000. The Company is on the deed of trust of the property with a remaining note balance of $21,500 and $21,500 due the seller as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The estimated useful lives of property and equipment are as follows:

The Company's property and equipment consisted of the following at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Depreciation expense of $10,098 and $8,430 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, 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.

Deferred rent

The Company calculates the total cost of the lease for the entire lease period and divides that amount by the number of months of the lease. The result is the average monthly expense and is charged to rent expense with the offset to deferred rent, irrespective of the actual amount paid. The amounts paid are charged to the deferred rent account. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company has a balance of $24,916 in deferred rent which is included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Revenue Recognition

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASC 606 — Revenue from Contracts with Customers. Under ASC 606, the Company recognizes revenue from the commercial sales of products, licensing agreements and contracts to perform pilot studies by applying the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer; (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (3) determine the transaction price; (4) allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation in the contract; and (5) recognize revenue when each performance obligation is satisfied. For the comparative periods, revenue has not been adjusted and continues to be reported under ASC 605 — Revenue Recognition. Under ASC 605, revenue is recognized when the following criteria are met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) the performance of service has been rendered to a customer or delivery has occurred; (3) the amount of fee to be paid by a customer is fixed and determinable; and (4) the collectability of the fee is reasonably assured. There was no impact on the Company’s financial statements as a result of adopting Topic 606 for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company measures assets and liabilities at fair value based on an expected exit price as defined by the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements, which represents the amount that would be received on the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability, as the case may be, in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value may be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. The authoritative guidance on fair value measurements establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis whereby inputs, used in valuation techniques, are assigned a hierarchical level. 

The following are the hierarchical levels of inputs to measure fair value: 

The carrying amounts of the Company's financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, other current assets, accounts payable and accrued expenses, certain notes payable and notes payable - related party, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments.

The following table represents the Company’s financial instruments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, for each fair value hierarchy level:

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, 2019, there were warrants and options to purchase 320,426 shares of common stock and the Company’s outstanding convertible debt is convertible into approximately 4,435,649 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, 2019, and 2018, the Company recorded stock- based compensation of $0, and $97,500, respectively, (see Note 9).

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 ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, advertising expense was $63 and $17,450, respectively.

Leases

The Company accounts for leases under ASU 2016-02. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating lease liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company leases an office space and several retail locations used to conduct our business. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-02, applying the package of practical expedients to leases that commenced before the effective date whereby the Company elected to not reassess the following: (i) whether any expired or existing contracts contain leases; (ii) the lease classification for any expired or existing leases; and (iii) initial direct costs for any existing leases. For contracts entered into on or after the effective date, at the inception of a contract the Company assess whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. Our assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether we obtain the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period, and (3) whether we have the right to direct the use of the asset. We allocate the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine the lease payments. Leases entered into prior to January 1, 2019, are accounted for under ASC 840 and were not reassessed. We have elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less.

Operating lease ROU assets represent the right to use the leased asset for the lease term and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. As most leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company use an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date in determining the present value of future payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in rent in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”. Under this guidance, an entity is required to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on its balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. This guidance offers specific accounting guidance for a lessee, a lessor and sale and leaseback transactions. Lessees and lessors are required to disclose qualitative and quantitative information about leasing arrangements to enable a user of the financial statements to assess the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that reporting period, and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. This guidance is reflected in these financial statements.

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230).” ASU No. 2016-18 requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the change in cash flow. This guidance is reflected in these financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which removes the second step of the two-step goodwill impairment test. Under ASU 2017-04, an entity will apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to the reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 does not amend the optional qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax-deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019; early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company has not elected early adoption of this standard and is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2017-04 and cannot currently estimate the financial statement impact of adoption. 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, “Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting.” The amendments in this update provide guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The guidance will be effective for the Company for its fiscal year 2018, with early adoption permitted. This ASU did not materially impact the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  

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 – Marketable Securities

The Company owns marketable securities (common stock) as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018 is outlined below:

800 Commerce, Inc. (now known as Petrogress, Inc), was 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 11,025 shares of common stock of Petrogress, Inc. as settlement of the $282,947 owed to the Company. The market value on the date the Company received the shares of common stock was $16,525.

Note 5 - Prepaid Expenses

Prepaid expenses consisted of the following at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018:

Note 6– 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 7 – Note Payable  

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. 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 (including water and mineral rights) directly with the landowner on February 7, 2017. The Company is on the deed of trust of the property and as of March 31,2019, and December 31, 2018, the note balance is $21,500 and $21,500, respectively.

Note 8 – Convertible Debt

2018 Convertible Notes

On May 8, 2018, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with L2 Capital, LLC (“L2”) pursuant to which the Company issued and sold a promissory note to the Investor in the aggregate principal amount of up to $565,555 (the “Note”), which is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in the Note. The Note accrues interest at a rate of 9% per annum. The aggregate principal amount of up to $565,555 consists of a prorated original issuance discount of up to $55,555 and a $10,000 credit to L2 for transactional expenses with net consideration to the Company of up to $500,000 which will be funded in tranches. The maturity date of each tranche funded shall be six (6) months from the effective date of each payment and is the date upon which the principal sum, as well as any accrued and unpaid interest and other fees for each tranche, shall be due and payable. L2 has the right at any time to convert all or any part of the funded portion of the Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company at the Conversion Price, which is equal to 58% multiplied by the lowest VWAP during the twenty-five (25) Trading Day period ending, in Holder’s sole discretion on each conversion, on either (i) the last complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date or (ii) the Conversion Date (subject to adjustment as provided in the Note), subject to the occurrence of any Event of Default (as defined therein) under the Note. In connection with the funding of the initial tranche $100,000 on May 23, 2018, the Company recorded $121,111 of the Note and also issued a common stock purchase warrant to L2 to purchase up to 34,842 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the terms therein (the “L2 Warrant”) as a commitment fee. The Company recorded an initial derivative liability and derivative expense of $108,569 for the issuance of the warrant. The Company recorded a debt discount of $121,111 and during the year ended December 31, 2018, recorded the full amortization expense of $121,111. At the time that each subsequent tranche under the Note is funded by L2 in cash, then on such funding date, the warrant shares shall immediately and automatically be increased by the quotient of 100% of the face value of the respective tranche and 110% of the VWAP of the common stock on the Trading Day immediately prior to the funding date of the respective tranche. The L2 Warrant is exercisable for a period of five (5) years from date of issuance. The L2 Warrant includes a cashless net exercise provision whereby L2 can elect to receive shares equal to the value of the L2 Warrant minus the fair market value of shares being surrendered to pay for the exercise. Since the date of the initial funding L2 has funded $350,000 of additional tranches and the Company increased the Note by $388,885. The Company recorded an initial derivative liability on the additional tranches funded of $482,086, a debt discount of $393,885 and an initial derivative expense of $88,201. On January 11, 2019, the Company received the final funding of $50,000 from the May 8, 2018, note of L2 and the Company increased the Note by $55,559. For this funding the Company recorded a derivative liability of $85,849, a debt discount of $55,559 and an initial derivative expense of $30,290. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded amortization expense of $215,586 on the Note, and their remains $98,878 of unamortized note discounts. The principal and interest balance of the Note as of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, $595,263 was $524,565.

On July 5, 2018, as part of the Company’s debt consolidation plan, the Company accepted and agreed to a Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA”), whereby, St George Investments, LLC (“St’ George”) assigned $174,374.72 of principal and interest of their St George 2016 Note (See above) and $927,323.67 of principal and interest on their St George 2017 Note (see above) to L2. The Company issued a 10% Replacement Promissory Note (the “RPN”) to L2 for $1,101,698. The RPN matured on January 1, 2019, is now subject to default interest rate of 18% per annum and is convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at any time at the discretion of L2 at a conversion price equal to the lowest trading price during the twenty-five (25) trading days immediately prior to the conversion date multiplied by fifty eight percent (58%), representing a forty two percent (42%) discount. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, L2 converted $245,746 of the RPN into 910,000 shares of common stock at an average conversion price of $0.2701 per share. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the remining principal and interest balance of the RPN is $290,057 and $521,133.

The Company determined that the conversion feature of the 2017 and 2018 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.

2019 Convertible Notes

On February 7, 2019, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement (the “Securities Purchase Agreement”) with L2, pursuant to which the Company issued and sold a promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of up to $565,555 (the “Feb 2019 Note”), which is convertible into shares of common stock of the Company, subject to the terms, conditions and limitations set forth in the Note. The Note accrues interest at a rate of 9% per annum. The aggregate principal amount of up to $565,555 consists of a prorated original issuance discount of up to $55,555 and a $10,000 credit to L2 for transactional expenses with net consideration to the Company of up to $500,000 which will be funded in tranches. The maturity date of each tranche funded shall be six (6) months from the effective date of each payment and is the date upon which the principal sum, as well as any accrued and unpaid interest and other fees for each tranche, shall be due and payable. L2 has the right at any time to convert all or any part of the funded portion of the Note into fully paid and non-assessable shares of common stock of the Company at the Conversion Price, which is equal to 58% multiplied by the lowest VWAP during the twenty-five (25) Trading Day period ending, in Holder’s sole discretion on each conversion, on either (i) the last complete Trading Day prior to the Conversion Date or (ii) the Conversion Date (subject to adjustment as provided in the Note), subject to the occurrence of any Event of Default (as defined therein) under the Note. In connection with the funding of the initial tranche $50,000 on February 8, 2019, the Company recorded $65,555 of the Note, and also issued a common stock purchase warrant to L2 to purchase up to 70,948 shares of the Company’s common stock pursuant to the terms therein (the “L2 Warrant”) as a commitment fee. The Company recorded an initial derivative liability and derivative expense of $78,029 for the issuance of the warrant. L2 funded an additional $115,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the Company increased the loan balance by $127,777. The Company recorded an initial derivative liability on the tranches funded of the Feb 2019 Note of $325,398, a debt discount of $193,332 and an initial derivative expense of $132,00. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company recorded amortization expense of $41,611 on the Feb 2019 Note findings and their remains $151,721 of unamortized note discounts. As of March 31, 2019, the remining principal and interest balance of the FEB 2019 Note is $195,204.

Convertible Note Conversions   

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company issued the following shares of common stock upon the conversions of portions of the Convertible Notes:

A summary of the convertible notes payable balance as of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, is as follows:

The Company recorded a loss on debt settlement of $229,555 and $58,759 on the redemption of convertible notes for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Note 9 - Derivative liabilities

As of March 31, 2019, the Company revalued the embedded conversion feature of the Convertible Notes, and warrants (see note 11). The fair values were calculated based on the Monte Carlo simulation method consistent with the terms of the related debt.

A summary of the derivative liability balance as of March 31, 2019, is as follows:

The derivative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019, of $274,235 is comprised of the initial derivative expense of $240,385 resulting from the issuances of new convertible notes and warrants in the period and the fair value change increasing the liability and expense by $33,850. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, there was a credit to derivative expense of $2,857,244, comprised of $44,111 of initial derivative expense resulting from new convertible notes issued during the three months ended March 31, 2018, and the change, decreasing the liability and expense by $2,901,355.

The fair value at the commitment date for the 2019 Convertible Notes and the re-measurement dates for the Company’s derivative liabilities were based upon the following management assumptions as of March 31, 2019:

On February 7, 2019, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 70,948 shares of common stock (see Note 8) and valued the warrant at $78,029. As of March 31, 2019, 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 for Warrants as of the issue date and measurement date were based upon the following management assumptions:

Note 10 – 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) and resigned December 11, 2018. 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 75,000 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 75,000 shares in his letter of resignation. The Company also initially issued Mr. Braune 62,500 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, 2019 and 2018, the Company recorded expenses to Mr. Friedman of $37,500 and $37,500, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, $37,500 is included in Management Fees in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, included herein. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, the Company owed Mr. Friedman $20,425 and $1,283, respectively, and is included in due to related party on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet. On June 25, 2018, the Company issued 1,700,000 shares to Mr. Friedman. The Company recorded an expense of $22,950 (based on the market price of the Company’s common stock of $2.70 per share).

On October 5, 2017, the Company agreed to lease from Mr. Friedman, a "420 Style" resort and estate property approximately one hour outside of Quebec City, Canada. The fifteen-acre estate consists of nine (9) unique guest suites, horse stables, and is within walking distance to a public golf course. A separate structure will serve as a small grow facility run by patient employees and caretakers on the property which may be toured by guests of the facility. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay $8,000 per month in exchange for the Company being entitled to all rents and income generated from the property. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, the Company paid and recorded $19,000 and $16,000, respectively, of expense, included in leased property expense, related party in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, included herein. The Company will be responsible for all costs of the property, including, but not limited to, renovations, repairs and maintenance, insurance and utilities. For the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company has incurred $0 and $25,000 of renovation expense..

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company expensed $5,000 to Mrs. Friedman for administrative fees.

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company paid $19,500 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, respectively, for investor relations services to a company controlled by Mr. Friedman.

Note 11 – Common and Preferred Stock  

Common Stock

2019 Issuances

As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, shares of common stock issued and outstanding are 6,538,578 and 5,628,475, respectively.

Common stock to be issued

During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company received $15,000, pursuant to Stock Purchase Agreements (the “SPA”) to buy 20,833 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, shares of common stock to be issued are 323,084 and 302,251, respectively.

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, 2019, and December 31, 2018, there were 1,000 shares of Class B Preferred Stock outstanding.

Warrants and Options

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 Market Price is equal to the lowest intra-day trade price in the twenty (20) Trading Days immediately preceding the applicable date of exercise, multiplied by sixty percent (60%). The exercise price is the lower of $10.00 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. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received the funding on the remaining notes and Warrant #’s 3-9 became effective. During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the company issued 142,758 shares of common stock to St. George pursuant to Notices of Exercise of 15,203 Warrants received. The shares were issued based upon the cashless exercise provision of the warrant.

The following table summarizes the activity related to warrants of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and the year ended December 31, 2018:

Note 12 – Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets and Operating Lease Liabilities

Operating lease right-of-use assets and liabilities are recognized at the present value of the future lease payments at the lease commencement date. The interest rate used to determine the present value is our incremental borrowing rate, estimated to be 9.0%, as the interest rate implicit in most of our leases is not readily determinable.

On October 5, 2017, the Company agreed to lease from Mr. Friedman, a "420 Style" resort and estate property approximately one hour outside of Quebec City, Canada. The fifteen-acre estate consists of nine (9) unique guest suites, horse stables, and is within walking distance to a public golf course. A separate structure will serve as a small grow facility run by patient employees and caretakers on the property which may be toured by guests of the facility. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company will pay $8,000 per month in exchange for the Company being entitled to all rents and income generated from the property. For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company paid and recorded $19,000 of expense, included in leased property expense, related party in the consolidated statements of operations, included herein. The Company will be responsible for all costs of the property, including, but not limited to, renovations, repairs and maintenance, insurance and utilities.

In adopting ASC Topic 842, Leases (Topic 842), the Company has elected the ‘package of practical expedients’, which permit it not to reassess under the new standard its prior conclusions about lease identification, lease classification and initial direct costs. The Company did not elect the use-of-hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter is not applicable to the Company. In addition, the Company elected not to apply ASC Topic 842 to arrangements with lease terms of 12 month or less. On January 1, 2019, upon adoption of ASC Topic 842, the Company recorded right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $310,259.

Right-of- use assets and lease liabilities are summarized below:

Maturity of lease liabilities are as follows:

Note 13 – 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 January 2017, the Company signed a five (5) year lease, beginning February 1, 2017, 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 agreed that the month of February 2017, the rent was $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). Through September 30, 2017, the Company calculated the total amount of the rent for the term lease and recorded straight line rent expense of $45,417 and had made payments of $20,516. As of March 31, 2019, the Company has a balance of $24,916 in deferred rent which is included in the consolidated balance sheet. The leases for the second and third floor were cancelled in September 2017 as a result of Hurricane Irma.

Rent expense was $3,452 and $9,053 for the three months ended March 31 2019, and 2018, respectively.

Leased Properties

On April 28, 2014, the Company executed and closed a ten-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 $38,244 of expense (included in leased property expenses) for the years ended December 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 not recorded any expense for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and 2017. The Company is currently in default of the lease agreement, as rents have not been paid since February 2015.

Agreements

On April 5, 2017, the Company executed a five (5) year operational and exclusive licensing agreement with a third party who leases a 15,000-sq. ft. approved cultivation facility located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The Company will be the exclusive funding source, and supervise all infrastructure buildout, equipment lease/finance, security systems and personnel and provide access of seasoned Colorado and California cultivation crews to ensure the facility meets all standard operating procedures as set forth by the Department of Health of Puerto Rico. Under the agreement, the Company is to receive $12,000 a month in consulting fees, licensing fees on all vaporizer and edible sales, equipment and lighting rental and financing fees along with equity interest in the property. As of March 31, 2019, and 2018, the Company has invested $190,000 and $170,000, respectively.

On August 7, 2017, the Company signed a LOI with Green Acres, whereby in consideration of consulting fees, licensing fees on all vaporizer and edible brands, equipment and lighting rental and financing fees, the Company will provide up to $250,000 of working capital and potentially, up to $3,500,000 for the buyout of Green Acres existing mortgage on their Washington State facility. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had invested $115,000. During 2018, management recorded an allowance of $115,000 for the impairment of the asset.

On December 12, 2018, the Company entered into an Employment and Board of Directors Agreement (the “Employment Agreement”) with Mr. Mundie, pursuant to which Mr. Mundie will serve as Interim Chief Executive Officer for an initial six- month term. Mr. Mundie’s employment is terminable by him or the Company at any time (for any reason or for no reason) with a ninety-day notice from either party to the other. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, Mr. Mundie will receive a base salary of $90,000 per annum. In the event that Mr. Mundie’s employment is terminated within three months of commencing employment with the Company and such termination is not due to Mr. Mundie’s voluntary resignation (other than at the request of the Board or the majority shareholders of the Company), Mr. Mundie will be entitled to continued payment of his base salary for the remainder of the Agreement. In addition to the base salary, the Company will grant to Employee seventy- five thousand (75,000) shares of the Company's common stock in Employee's name to be held in escrow for the benefit of Employee (the "Company Common Stock"). The Company shall release twenty-five thousand (25,000) shares of Company's Common Stock, and such shares shall then immediately vest on the six-month anniversary of the Agreement (e.g., June 12, 2019) and the Company shall release the remaining fifty thousand (50,000) shares of the Company’s common stock, and such shares shall then immediately vest in favor of the Employee, if Mr. Mundie is the Interim CEO or CEO of the Company on December 15, 2019.

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 April 12, 2018, an Arbitrator issued a final award to Rodriguez in the amount of $399,291. The Company and the Company’s counsel believe the Arbitrator denied a number of detailed objections to the award, which cited clear mistakes as to Nevada law and to the facts. The Company recorded a loss on legal matter, included in other expenses for the year ended December 31, 2017. On May 3, 2018, the Arbitrator issued an amended final award of $631,537, inclusive of interest and legal fees. The Company recorded a loss of $232,246 on the legal matter, included in other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The Company has retained a Nevada attorney who is an expert in fighting attempts to convert arbitration awards into judgments in Nevada courts, to work with our arbitration counsel. A hearing is scheduled on June 12, 2018 in District Court in Clark County Nevada to confirm or reject the award. The Company will vigorously defend any adverse ruling including appeals to the Nevada Supreme Court. 

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 14 – Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under standards issued by the FASB. Under those standards, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for future tax benefits or consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. A valuation allowance is provided for significant deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized through future operations.

No provision for federal income taxes has been recorded due to the available net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $9,918,962 will expire in various years through 2032. Future tax benefits which may arise as a result of these losses have not been recognized in these financial statements, as their realization is determined not likely to occur and accordingly, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance for the future tax loss carry forwards.

The actual income tax provisions differ from the expected amounts calculated by applying the statutory income tax rate to the Company's loss before income taxes.  The components of these differences are as follows at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018: