American Cannabis Company, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2023 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

☒	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023

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

For the transition period from ______ to ______.

Commission File Number 000-26108

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		90-1116625
(State or other jurisdiction of		(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)		Identification No.)
200 Union Street, Ste. 200
Lakewood, Colorado		80228
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)
(303) 974-4770 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	☐	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☒	Smaller reporting company	☒
Emerging growth company	☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

At September 30, 2023, and November 14, 2023, 171,402,938 shares of common stock were outstanding, respectively.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.	FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2022	3

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND 2022 (UNAUDITED).	4

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND 2022 (UNAUDITED)	5

	CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, AND 2022 (UNAUDITED).	6

	NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSEND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.	7

Item 2.	MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS	30

Item 3.	QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK	35

Item 4.	CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES	35

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.	LEGAL PROCEEDINGS	37

Item 1A.	RISK FACTORS	37

Item 2.	UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS	37

Item 3.	DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES	38

Item 4.	MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES	38

Item 5.	OTHER INFORMATION	38

Item 6.	EXHIBITS	38

SIGNATURES		39

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

	Sept. 30,			December 31,
	2023			2022
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and Equivalents	$	8,889		$	117,547
Accounts Receivable, Net		202,487			469,111
Deposits		9,595			9,595
Inventory		518,288			352,971
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets		64,059			73,933
Total Current Assets		803,318			1,023,157

Property and Equipment - Net		424,155			427,669

Other Assets
Intangible Assets, net amortization		1,084,242			1,223,242
Goodwill		1,332,113			1,332,113
Right of Use Assets - Operating Leases, net		519,244			604,020
Long Term Deposits		6,000			6,000
Total Other Assets		2,941,599			3,165,375
TOTAL ASSETS	$	4,169,072		$	4,616,201

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts Payable	$	934,978		$	679,163
Advances from Clients		55,267			280,705
Accrued and Other Current Liabilities		491,715			233,348
Stock payable		17,021			74,343
Right of Use Liabilities, current		191,539			181,661
Litigation Settlement, current		75,000			100,000
Note payables, current		300,000			550,000
Total Current Liabilities		2,065,520			2,099,220

LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Litigation Settlement		—			75,000
Right of Use Liabilities – LT		327,705			422,359
LTD Note Payable		410,198			150,000
Total Long-Term Liabilities		737,903			647,359
TOTAL LIABILITIES		2,803,423			2,746,579

Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively		—			—
Common stock, $0.00001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 171,402,938 and 92,152,938 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively		1,715			922
Additional paid-in capital		12,022,958			11,949,409
Accumulated deficit		(10,659,024	)		(10,080,709	)
Total Shareholders’ Equity		1,365,649			1,869,622

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY	$	4,169,072		$	4,616,201

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended						Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2023			2022			2023			2022
Revenues
Consulting Services	$	168,528			66,824		$	637,028		$	308,872
Product & Equipment		218,242			1,866,725			986,000			6,540,558
Cannabis Products		213,120			190,067			571,976			638,316
Total Revenues		599,890			2,123,616			2,195,004			7,487,746

Cost of Revenues
Cost of Consulting Services		12,000			19,500			115,085			67,422
Cost of Products and Equipment		187,818			1,664,235			695,464			5,628,432
Cost of Cannabis Products		151,335			180,701			462,823			724,529
Total Cost of Revenues		351,154			1,864,436			1,273,373			6,420,383
Gross Profit		248,717			259,180			921,631			1,067,363

Operating Expenses
General and Administrative		326,429			617,270			1,408,209			1,951,008
Selling and Marketing		51,675			64,017			169,059			165,544
Stock Based Compensation Expense		—			56,170			17,021			121,479
Total Operating Expenses		378,104			737,457			1,594,109			2,238,031
Loss from Operations		(129,367	)		(478,277	)		(672,477	)		(1,170,668	)

Other Income (Expense)
Interest (expense)		(28,690	)		77,381			(93,054	)		(32,024	)
Debt Forgiveness		—			—			—			—
Other income		900			3,246			187,216			48,016
Total Other (Expense) Income		(27,791	)		80,627			94,162			80,040
Net Loss		11,844			(170,803	)		(451,156	)		(692,978	)
Income Tax Expense		—			—			—			—
NET LOSS	$	(157,158	)	$	(397,650	)	$	(578,316	)	$	(1,090,628	)
Basic net loss per common share	$	(0	)	$	(0	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.01	)
Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		85,727,938			85,727,938			84,795,246			84,795,246

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022


	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In		Subscription		Accumulated			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Receivable		Deficit			Equity
Balance, June 30, 2022		85,727,938	$	857	$	11,794,476	$	0	$	(10,140,495	)	$	1,654,838
Subscription Receivable Paid		0		0		0		0		0			0
Stock based compensation third party		0		0		0		0		0			65,000
Net Loss		—		—		—		—		(397,650	)		(397,650	)
Balance, Sept. 30, 2022		85,727,938	$	857	$	11,794,476	$	—	$	(10,538,145	)	$	1,257,188

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In		Subscription		Accumulated			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Receivable		Deficit			Equity
Balance, June 30, 2023		92,152,938	$	922	$	12,023,751	$	0	$	(10,543,709	)	$	1,480,694
Subscription Receivable Issued		0		0		0		—		—			0
Stock based compensation issued to employees		0		0		0		—		—			0
Stock issued for cash		0		0		0		—		—			0
Net Loss		—		—		—		—		(157,158	)		(157,158	)
Balance, Sept. 30, 2023		92,152,938	$	922	$	12,023,751	$	—	$	(10,700,867	)	$	1,323,806

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In		Subscription		Accumulated			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Receivable		Deficit			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2021		81,902,938	$	819	$	11,565,679	$	—	$	(9,447,517	)	$	2,118,981
Stock based compensation to employees		325,000		3		46,204		—		—			46,207
Stock issued to service provider		1,000,000		10		64,990		—		—			65,000
Stock issued for cash		2,500,000		25		117,603		—		—			142,793
Net Loss		—		—		—		—		(1,090,628	)		(1,090,628	)
Balance, June 30, 2022		85,727,938	$	857	$	11,794,476	$	—	$	(10,538,145	)	$	1,257,188

	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In			Subscription		Accumulated			Total Shareholders’
	Shares		Amount		Capital			Receivable		Deficit			Equity
Balance, December 31, 2022		92,152,938	$	922	$	11,949,409		$	—	$	(10,080,709	)	$	1,869,622
Stock based compensation to employees		—		—		74,342			—		—			74,342
Stock-based compensation to service provider		79,250,000		793		(793	)		—		—			—
Stock issued for cash		—		—		—			—		—			—
Net Loss		—		—		—			—		(578,316	)		(578,316	)
Balance, Sept. 30, 2023		171,402,938	$	922	$	12,022,958		$	—	$	(10,659,025	)	$	1,365,648

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	For the Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,
	2023			2022
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net Loss	$	(578,315	)	$	(1,090,628	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		181,617			113,362
Stock-based compensation to employees		(793	)		65,306
Stock-based compensation to third party		—			29,792
Debt Forgiveness		—			—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		266,624			(248,610	)
Inventory		(165,317	)		(73,886	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		9,872			(55,232	)
Right to Use Lease Asset		84,776			(116,191	)
Long Term Deposits		—			—
Accounts Payable		255,815			211,059
Advances from Clients		(225,438	)		1,279,080
Accrued and other current liabilities		25,387			(11,463	)
Litigation Settlement Liability		(100,000	)		(150,000	)
Operating Lease Liability		(84,776	)		116,191
Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities	$	(330,548	)	$	68,780

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment		(39,101	)		(105,011	)
Acquisition of Assets		—			—
Intangible assets		—			(10,305	)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	$	(39,101	)	$	(115,316	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock		793			117,629
Proceeds from note payable		—			—
Payment of note payable		—			(550,000	)
LTD Note Payable		260,198			—
Net Cash (Used) Provided by Financing Activities	$	260,991		$	(432,371	)

NET INCREASE IN CASH		(108,658	)		(478,907	)

CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		117,547			670,423

CASH AT END OF PERIOD	$	8,889		$	191,516

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid for income taxes	$	—		$	—
Cash paid for interest	$	—		$	—
Stock Based Compensation Third Party	$	—		$	65,000

Stock Issued for Receivables	$	—		$	—
Stock Issued for Acquisition	$	—		$	—

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 1. Principles of Consolidation.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine and three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 include the accounts of American Cannabis Company, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiary, Hollister & Blacksmith, Inc., doing business as American Cannabis Company, Inc. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Note 2. Description of Business.

American Cannabis Company, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Company, Hollister & Blacksmith, Inc., doing business as American Cannabis Consulting (“American Cannabis Consulting”), (collectively “the “Company”) are based in Denver, Colorado, and operate a fully-integrated business model that features end-to-end solutions for businesses operating in the regulated cannabis industry in states and countries where cannabis is regulated and/or has been de-criminalized for medical use and/or legalized for recreational use. We provide advisory and consulting services specific to this industry, design industry-specific products and facilities, and sell both exclusive and non-exclusive customer products commonly used in the industry.

On March 11, 2021, the Company entered into a material definitive agreement to acquire the assets of Medihemp, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary SLAM Enterprises, LLC, and Medical Cannabis Caregivers, Inc., each an entity organized and operating under the laws of the State of Colorado, and all doing business as “Naturaleaf” in the medicinal cannabis industry in Colorado. The material definitive agreement closed on April 29, 2021.

Naturaleaf sold and assigned to the Company the following assets:

Three Medical Marijuana (MMC) Store Licenses;

One Marijuana Infused Product Licenses (MIPS); and,

One Option Premises Cultivation License (OPC); and,

Related real property assets, goodwill, and related business assets.

The aggregate consideration paid for the assets was $2,890,000, which consisted of (i) a cash payment of $1,100,000, (ii) the issuance of a promissory note to the owner of Naturaleaf in the principal amount of $1,100,000 (the “Seller Note”), and (iii) the issuance of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $0.23 per share or $690,000. See Note 4.

On April 29, 2022, the Company and Naturaleaf amended the promissory note to restructure the payment schedule ("First Amendment"). The parties agreed that in consideration of the Company's payment of $550,000, and outstanding interest of $110,000, a new promissory note with a maturity date of April 29, 2023, in the principal amount of $550,000 and 12% interest accruing annually, would resolve all Company payments of the purchase price. The parties entered into the First Amendment, and the Company paid the consideration of $550,000 in principal and $110,000 in interest.

On June 8, 2023, the Company and Naturaleaf amended the promissory note ("Second Amendment") to restructure the remaining payments due to be made by the Company under the amended Note, totaling principal and interest of $651,162.50 ("Second Amendment"). Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company agreed to pay $150,000 by June 30, 2023; $100,000 by July 31, 2023; and the balance by May 1, 2024. The Company made both payments and granted Naturaleaf a first-priority lien and security interest on the assets of the Registrant, securing the payment and performance of the payment schedule.

On May 31, 2023, the Company sold Colorado State License No. 402-01065 (Medical Marijuana Store); City of Colorado Springs License No. 0850714L in exchange for $100,000. The closing of the transaction is pending approval by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. As of May 31, 2023, the Company discontinued its associated operations at Palmer Park Boulevard, Ste. A, Colorado Springs, CO. The Company will continue to occupy the facility on a month-to-month tenancy pending final regulatory approval from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division concerning the change of ownership. The Company is not obligated to pay rent at the location pending the closing of the transaction.

On October 5, 2023, the Company determined to voluntarily surrender License No.4070001. The effect of the surrender cancels, terminates, and annuls the Company's Marijuana Business License and related license privileges. Since the Company's acquisition of the subject license, it has never used or had any operations under the subject license.

Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Accounting

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the periods presented.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring entries necessary for a fair statement of the periods presented for (a) the financial position, (b) the result of operations, and (c) cash flows have been made in order to make the financial statements presented not misleading. The results of operations for such interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operations for a full year.

Going Concern

Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern ("ASC 205-40") requires management to assess the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date the financial statements are issued. Under ASC 205-40, management has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about our ability to meet future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. As required by this standard, management’s evaluation shall initially not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of management’s plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued.

Our assessment included the preparation of a detailed cash forecast that included all projected cash inflows and outflows. During 2022, we secured additional cash financings through the sales and issuances of our common stock through. However, we continue to focus on growing our revenues. Accordingly, operating expenditures may exceed the revenue we expect to receive for the foreseeable future. We also have a history of operating losses, negative operating cash flows, and negative working capital, and we expect these trends to continue into the foreseeable future.

As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, while we believe we have adequate capital resources to complete our near-term operations, there is no guarantee that such capital resources will be sufficient until such time we reach profitability. We may access capital markets to fund strategic acquisitions or ongoing operations on terms we believe are favorable. The timing and amount of capital that may be raised are dependent on market conditions and the terms and conditions upon which investors would be required to provide such capital. We may utilize debt or sell newly issued equity securities through public or private transactions.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain additional funding on satisfactory terms or at all. In addition, no assurance can be given that any such financing, if obtained, will be adequate to meet our capital needs and support our growth. If additional funding cannot be obtained on a timely basis and on satisfactory terms, our operations would be materially negatively impacted; however, we have been successful in accessing capital markets in the past, and we are confident in our ability to access capital markets again if needed.

The Company has an accumulated deficit and recurring losses and expects continuing future losses. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s primary source of operating funds during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and the year ended December 31, 2022, has been funds generated from proceeds from the sale of common stock and operations. The Company has experienced net losses from operations since its inception but expects these conditions to improve as it develops its business model. The Company has an accumulated deficit at September 30, 2023, and requires additional financing to fund future operations.

The Company’s existence is dependent upon management’s ability to develop profitable operations and obtain additional funding sources. There can be no assurance that the Company’s financing efforts will result in profitable operations or the resolution of the Company’s liquidity problems. The accompanying statements do not include any adjustments that might result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going-concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Use of Estimates in Financial Reporting

The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements during the periods presented. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the consolidated financial statements in the period in which they are deemed to be necessary. Significant estimates made in the accompanying consolidated financial statements include but are not limited to following those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services, lives and recoverability of equipment and other long-lived assets, the allocation of the asset purchase price, contingencies, and litigation. The Company is subject to uncertainties, such as the impact of future events, economic, environmental, and political factors, and changes in the business climate; therefore, actual results may differ from those estimates. When no estimate in a given range is deemed to be better than any other when estimating contingent liabilities, the low end of the range is accrued. Accordingly, the accounting estimates used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements will change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained, and as the Company’s operating environment changes. Changes in estimates are made when circumstances warrant. Such changes and refinements in estimation methodologies are reflected in reported results of operations; if material, the effects of changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are held in operating accounts at a major financial institution. Cash balances may exceed federally insured limits. Management believes the financial risk associated with these balances is minimal and has not experienced any losses to date. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company had cash balances within of FDIC-insured limits of $250,000.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivables are recorded at the net value of face amount less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company evaluates its accounts receivable periodically based on specific identification of any accounts receivable for which the Company deems the net realizable value to be less than the gross amount of accounts receivable recorded; in these cases, an allowance for doubtful accounts is established for those balances. In determining its need for an allowance for doubtful accounts, the Company considers historical experience, analysis of past due amounts, client creditworthiness, and any other relevant available information. However, the Company’s actual experience may vary from its estimates. If the financial condition of its clients were to deteriorate, resulting in their inability or unwillingness to pay the Company’s fees, it may need to record additional allowances or write-offs in future periods. This risk is mitigated to the extent that the Company receives retainers from its clients prior to performing significant services.

The allowance for doubtful accounts, if any, is recorded as a reduction in revenue to the extent the provision relates to fee adjustments and other discretionary pricing adjustments. To the extent the provision relates to a client’s inability to make required payments on accounts receivables, the provision is recorded in operating expenses. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts was $4,070 and $4,071, respectively. The Company recorded a bad debt expense of $12,000 in the three months ending September 30, 2023. No bad debt expense was recorded for the similar period in 2022.

Deposits

Deposits comprise advance payments made to third parties for rent, utilities, and inventory for which the Company has not yet taken title. When the Company takes title to inventory for which deposits are made, the related amount is classified as inventory and then recognized as a cost of revenues upon sale.

Inventory

Inventory comprises products and equipment the Company owns to be sold to end customers. The Company’s inventory as it relates to its soil products and equipment is valued at cost using the first-in, first-out, and specific identification methods, unless and until the market value for the inventory is lower than cost, in which case an allowance is established to reduce the valuation to net realizable value. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, market values of all the Company’s inventory were greater than cost, and accordingly, no such valuation allowance was recognized.

Inventory also consists of pre-harvested cannabis plants and related end products. Inventory is valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Costs of inventory purchased from third-party vendors for retail sales at dispensaries are determined using the first in, first out method. Costs are capitalized to cultivated inventory until substantially ready for sale. Costs include direct and indirect labor, consumables, materials, packaging supplies, utilities, facilities costs, quality and testing costs, production-related depreciation, and other overhead costs. The Company periodically reviews physical inventory for excess, obsolete, and potentially impaired items. The reserve estimate for excess and obsolete inventory is based on expected future use and on an assessment of market conditions. At September 30, 2023, the Company’s management determined that a reserve for excess and obsolete inventory was not necessary.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets are primarily comprised of advance payments made to third parties for independent contractors’ services or other general expenses. Prepaid services and general expenses are amortized over the applicable periods, which approximate the life of the contract or service period.

Significant Clients and Customers

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, three customers accounted for 42.5% of the Company’s total revenues for the period.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, three customers accounted for 42.5% of the Company’s total revenues.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and Equipment are stated at net book value, cost less depreciation. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation of owned equipment is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from two to seven years. Costs associated with in-progress construction are capitalized as incurred, and depreciation is consummated once the underlying asset is placed into service. Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment as discussed below under “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.” The Company did not capitalize any interest as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022.

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The Company accounts for goodwill under ASC Topic 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently whenever events or circumstances indicate impairment may exist. Goodwill is stated at cost less accumulated impairment losses. The Company completes its goodwill impairment test annually in the fourth quarter. The Company recognized goodwill of $1,332,113 during the year ended December 31, 2022, as part of the Naturaleaf Acquisition.

The Company does not have any other indefinite-lived intangible assets.

In accordance with FASB ASC 350, “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other,” the impairment test for goodwill uses a two-step approach. Step one compares the estimated fair value of a reporting unit with goodwill to its carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the estimated fair value, step two must be performed. Step two compares the carrying value of the reporting unit to the fair value of all of the assets and liabilities of the reporting unit (including any unrecognized intangibles) as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of its goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Intangible Assets, net

Definite life intangible assets at September 30, 2023, include licenses and brand names recognized as part of the Naturaleaf Acquisition. Intangible assets are recorded at cost. Licenses and brand names represent the estimated fair value of these items at the date of acquisition, April 30, 2021. Intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life. Licenses are assigned a life of 15 years, and tradenames are assigned a life of 5 years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company recognized a depreciation and amortization expense of $42,618.

Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company evaluates long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Upon such an occurrence, the recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by comparing the carrying amount of an asset to forecasted undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. For long-lived assets held for sale, assets are written down to fair value, less cost to sell. Fair value is determined based on discounted cash flows, appraised values, or management’s estimates, depending upon the nature of the assets. The Company had not recorded any impairment charges related to long-lived assets as of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

Our financial instruments include cash, deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payables, advances from clients, accrued expense, and other current liabilities. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.

Revenue Recognition

We have adopted the following accounting principles related to revenue recognition: (a) FASB ASU 2016-12 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).

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FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Our service and product revenues arise from contracts with customers. Service revenue includes Operations Divisions' consulting revenue. Product revenue includes (a) Operations Division product sales (So-Hum Living Soils), (b) Equipment sales division, and (c) Cannabis sales division. The majority of our revenue is derived from distinct performance obligations, such as time spent delivering a service or the delivery of a specific product.

We may also enter contracts with customers that identify a single or few distinct performance obligations, but that also have non-distinct, underlying performance obligations. These contracts are typically fulfilled within one to six months. Only an insignificant portion of our revenue would be assessed for allocation between distinct (contractual) performance obligations and non-distinct deliverables between reporting periods, and accordingly, we do not record a contract asset for completed, non-distinct performance obligations prior to invoicing the customer.

We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606 using the following five steps to identify revenues:

(1)

Identify the contract with the Customer. Our customary practice is to obtain written evidence, typically in the form of a contract or purchase order.

(2)

Identify the performance obligations in the contract. We have rights to payment when services are completed in accordance with the underlying contract, or for the sale of goods when custody is transferred to our customers either upon delivery to our customers’ locations, with no right of return or further obligations.

(3)

Determination of the transaction price. Prices are typically fixed, and no price protections or variables are offered.

	(4)	Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract. Transaction prices are typically allocated to the performance obligations outlined in the contract.

(5)

Recognize Revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. We typically require a retainer for all or a portion of the goods or services to be delivered. We recognize revenue as the performance obligations detailed in the contract are met.

Advances from Client deposits are contract liabilities with customers that represent our obligation to either transfer goods or services in the future or refund the amount received. Where possible, we obtain retainers to lessen our risk of non-payment by our customers. Advances from Clients' deposits are recognized as revenue as we meet specified performance obligations as detailed in the contract.

Product and Equipment Sales

Revenue from product and equipment sales, including delivery fees, is recognized when an order has been obtained from the customer, the price is fixed and determinable when the order is placed, the product is delivered, the title has been transferred, and collectability is reasonably assured. Generally, our suppliers drop-ship orders to our clients with destination terms. The Company realizes revenue upon delivery to the customer. Given the facts that (1) our customers exercise discretion in determining the timing of when they place their product order; and, (2) the price negotiated in our product sales contracts is fixed and determinable at the time the customer places the order, we are not of the opinion that our product sales indicate or involve any significant financing that would materially change the amount of revenue recognized under the contract, or would otherwise contain a significant financing component for us or the customer under FASB ASC Topic 606. During the six months that ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, sales returns were $0.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Consulting Services

We also generate revenues from professional services consulting agreements. These arrangements are generally entered into: (1) on an hourly basis for a fixed fee; or (2) on a contingent fee basis. Generally, we require a complete or partial prepayment or retainer prior to performing services. For hourly-based fixed-fee service contracts, we utilize and rely upon the proportional performance method, which recognizes revenue as services are completed. Under this method, to determine the amount of revenue to be recognized, we calculate the amount of completed work in comparison to the total services to be provided under the arrangement or deliverable. We segregate upon entry into a contract any advances or retainers received from clients for fixed fee hourly services into a separate “Advances from Clients account and only recognize revenues as we incur and charge billable hours, and then deposit the funds earned into our operating account. Because our hourly fees for services are fixed and determinable and are only earned and recognized as revenue upon actual performance, we are of the opinion that such arrangements are not an indicator of a vendor or customer-based significant financing that would materially change the amount of revenue we recognize under the contract or would otherwise contain a significant financing component under FASB ASC Topic 606.

Occasionally, our fixed-fee hourly engagements are recognized under the completed performance method. Some fixed fee arrangements are for the completion of a final deliverable or act which is significant to the arrangement. These engagements do not generally exceed a one-year term. If the performance is for a final deliverable or act, we recognize revenue under the completed performance method, in which revenue is recognized once the final act or deliverable is performed or delivered for a fixed fee. Revenue recognition is affected by several factors that change the estimated amount of work required to complete the deliverable, such as changes in scope, timing, awaiting notification of license award from local government, and the level of client involvement. Losses, if any, on fixed-fee engagements are recognized in the period in which the loss first becomes probable and reasonably estimable. FASB ASC Topic 606 provides a practical expedient to disregard the effects of a financing component if the period between payment and performance is one year or less. As our fixed fee hourly engagements do not exceed one year, no significant customer-based financing is implicated under FASB ASC Topic 606. During the six months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, we incurred no losses from fixed fee engagements that terminated prior to completion. We believe that if an engagement terminates prior to completion, we can recover the costs incurred related to the services provided.

We primarily enter arrangements for which fixed and determinable revenues are contingent and agreed upon, achieving a pre-determined deliverable or future outcome. Any contingent revenue for these arrangements is not recognized until the contingency is resolved and collectability is reasonably assured.

Our arrangements with clients may include terms to deliver multiple services or deliverables. These contracts specifically identify the services to be provided with the corresponding deliverable. The value for each deliverable is determined based on the prices charged when each element is sold separately or by other vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) or estimates of stand-alone selling prices. Revenues are recognized in accordance with our accounting policies for the elements as described above (see Product Sales). The elements qualify for separation when the deliverables have value on a stand-alone basis, and the value of the separate elements can be established by VSOE or an estimated selling price.

While assigning values and identifying separate elements requires judgment, selling prices of the separate elements are generally readily identifiable as fixed and determinable as we also sell those elements individually outside of a multiple services engagement. Contracts with multiple elements typically incorporate a fixed-fee or hourly pricing structure. Arrangements are typically terminable by either party upon sufficient notice or do not include provisions for refunds relating to services provided.

Reimbursable expenses, including those relating to travel, other out-of-pocket expenses, and any third-party costs, are included as a component of revenues. Typically, an equivalent amount of reimbursable expenses is included in total direct client service costs. Reimbursable expenses related to time and materials and fixed-fee engagements are recognized as revenue in the period in which the expense is incurred and collectability is reasonably assured. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are recognized as liabilities and paid to the appropriate government entities.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Cannabis Sales

Revenues consist of the retail sale of cannabis and related products. Revenue is recognized at the point of sale for retail customers. Payment is typically due upon transferring the goods to the customer or within a specified time permitted under the Company’s credit policy. Sales discounts were not material during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023.

Loyalty Reward Program

The Company offers a loyalty reward program to its dispensary customers that provides a discount on purchases based on the total purchase amount at the time of purchase. Management has determined that there is no separate performance obligation to the reward program, i.e., the accumulation and redemption of points, and as such, the Company recognizes the revenue at the time of purchase.

Costs of Revenues

The Company’s policy is to recognize costs of revenue in the same manner in conjunction with revenue recognition. Cost of revenue includes the costs directly attributable to revenue recognition and includes compensation and fees for services, travel, and other expenses for services and costs of products and equipment. Selling, general, and administrative expenses are charged to expenses as incurred.

Advertising and Promotion Costs

Advertising and Promotion costs are included as a component of selling and marketing expenses and are expensed as incurred. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, these expenses were $169,059 and $165,544, respectively.

Shipping and Handling Costs

For product and equipment sales, shipping and handling costs are included as a component of the cost of revenues.

Stock-Based Compensation

Restricted shares are awarded to employees and entitle the grantee to receive shares of common stock at the end of the established vesting period. The grant's fair value is based on the stock price on the grant date. We recognize related compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite vesting period of the award, which has been one year from the grant date. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, stock-based compensation expense for restricted shares for Company employees was $17,021 and $121,479, respectively.

Research and Development

As a component of our equipment and supplies offerings, from time to time, we design and develop our own proprietary products to meet demand in markets where current offerings are insufficient. These products include but are not limited to The Satchel™, Cultivation Cube™, So-Hum Living Soils™, and the HDCS™. Costs associated with the development of new products are expensed as incurred as research and development operating expenses. During the nine months ending September 30, 2023, and 2022, our research and development costs were de minimis.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Income Taxes

The Company’s corporate status changed from an S Corporation, which it had been since its inception, to a C Corporation during the year ended December 31, 2014. As provided in Section 1361 of the Internal Revenue Code, for income tax purposes, S Corporations are not subject to corporate income taxes; instead, the owners are taxed on their proportionate share of the S Corporation’s taxable income. We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns in accordance with applicable accounting guidance for accounting for income taxes, using currently enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. We record a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. For the year ended December 31, 2022, due to cumulative losses since our corporate status changed, we recorded a valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset that reduced our income tax benefit for the period to zero. As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we had no liabilities related to federal income taxes, and the carrying value of our federal deferred tax asset was zero.

Due to its cannabis operations, the Company is subject to the limitations of Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) Section 280E, under which the Company is only allowed to deduct expenses directly related to sales of product. This results in permanent differences between ordinary and necessary business expenses deemed non-allowable under IRC Section 280E.

Net Loss Per Common Share

The Company reports net loss per common share in accordance with FASB ASC 260, “Earnings per Share.” This statement requires a dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings with a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the earnings per share computations. Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and excludes the effects of any potentially dilutive securities. Diluted earnings per share is equal to basic earnings per share because there are no potential dilatable instruments that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings. Diluted net loss per share gives effect to any dilutive potential common stock outstanding during the period. The computation does not assume conversion, exercise, or contingent exercise of securities since that would have an anti-dilutive effect on earnings.

Related Party Transactions

The Company follows FASB ASC subtopic 850-10, Related Party Disclosures, for the identification of related parties and disclosure of related party transactions.

Pursuant to ASC 850-10-20, related parties include: a) affiliates of the Company; b) entities for which investments in their equity securities would be required, absent the election of the fair value option under the Fair Value Option Subsection of Section 825–10–15, to be accounted for by the equity method by the investing entity; c) trusts for the benefit of employees, such as pension and profit sharing trusts that are managed by or under the trusteeship of management; d) principal owners of the Company; e) management of the Company; f) other parties with which the Company may deal if one party controls or can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the other to an extent that one of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests; and g) other parties that can significantly influence the management or operating policies of the transacting parties or that have an ownership interest in one of the transacting parties and can significantly influence the other to an extent that one or more of the transacting parties might be prevented from fully pursuing its own separate interests.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the current coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak to be a global pandemic. In response to this declaration and the rapid spread of COVID-19 within the United States, federal, state and local governments throughout the country have imposed varying degrees of restrictions on social and commercial activity to promote social distancing in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. These measures had a significant adverse impact on many sectors of the economy, including retail commerce.

In response to state and local measures and for the protection of both employees, the Company made required changes to operations, which did not have a material impact on operations or the financial condition of the Company.

While the state and local governments have eased restrictions on restrictions and activities, it is possible that a resurgence in COVID-19 cases could prompt a return to or new tighter restrictions to be instituted in the future. The Company is not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require an update to its estimates or judgments or a revision of the carrying value of its assets or liabilities as of the date of issuance of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company does not believe that any recently issued effective pronouncements, or pronouncements issued but not yet effective if adopted, would have a material effect on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 4. Naturaleaf Asset Acquisition

On April 30, 2021, the Company closed its acquisition of the assets of Medihemp, LLC, and its wholly owned subsidiary SLAM Enterprises, LLC, and Medical Cannabis Caregivers, Inc., each an entity organized and operating under the laws of the State of Colorado, and all doing business as “Naturaleaf” in the medicinal cannabis industry in Colorado.

Naturaleaf agreed to sell or assign to the Company the following assets:

Three Medical Marijuana (MMC) Store Licenses;

One Marijuana Infused Product Licenses (MIPS); and,

One Option Premises Cultivation License (OPC); and,

Related real property assets, goodwill, and related business assets.

The aggregate consideration paid for the Assets was $2,890,000, which consisted of (i) a cash payment of $1,100,000, (ii) the issuance of a promissory note to the owner of Naturaleaf in the principal amount of $1,100,000 (the “Seller Note”), and (iii) the issuance of 3,000,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock valued at $0.23 per share or $690,000.

The asset acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations. As the acquirer for accounting purposes, the Company has estimated the fair value of Medihemp LLC and Medical Cannabis Caregivers, Inc.’s (hereafter “Naturaleaf’s”) assets acquired and conformed the accounting policies of Naturaleaf to its own accounting policies. The Company expenses certain legal, auditing and licensing costs with the acquisition of $83,095.

As part of the acquisition, the owners of Naturaleaf retained the outstanding cash balance on the date of the acquisition and had agreed to the payment of all outstanding accounts payables and related party advances.

Goodwill from the acquisition primarily relates to the future economic benefits arising from the assets acquired, the assembled workforce acquired and synergies between the cultivation and retail operations and is consistent with the Company’s stated intentions and strategy. Other assets include inventory and fixed assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company finalized its valuation of Naturaleaf tangible and intangible assets and goodwill as of the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the final fair value allocation of the purchase price as of April 30, 2021:


Current Assets	$	15,000
Inventory		72,172
Property, Plant and Equipment		26,715
Other Assets		6,000
Total Tangible Assets		119,887

Tradenames and Trademarks		660,000
Licenses		800,000
Total Intangible Assets		1,460,000

Goodwill		1,332,113
Total Consideration	$	2,912,000

On May 31, 2023, the Company sold Colorado State License No. 402-01065 (Medical Marijuana Store) and City of Colorado Springs License No. 0850714L in exchange for $100,000. The transaction's closing is pending approval by the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division. As of May 31, 2023, the Company discontinued its operations at Palmer Park Boulevard, Ste. A, Colorado Springs, CO location. The Company will continue to rent the facility on a month-to-month tenancy pending final regulatory approval from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division concerning the change of ownership.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized an amortization expense of $138,999 and $70,000, respectively.

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FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 5. Accounts Receivable and Advance from Clients

Accounts receivable were comprised of the following:


	Sept. 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Accounts Receivable – Trade	$	206,557		$	469,111
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts		(4,070	)		(4,071	)
Accounts Receivable, net	$	202,487		$	465,040

The Company had bad debt expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 of $12,000 and $0, respectively.

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FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Our Advances from Clients had the following activity:

Schedule of advances from clients


	Sept. 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Beginning Balance	$	156,213		$	111,892
Additional deposits received		8,929			691,769
Less: Deposits recognized as revenue		(109,875	)		(522,663	)
Ending Balance	$	55,267		$	280,705

Note 6. Inventory

Inventory consisted of the following:

Schedule of inventory


	Sept. 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Raw Materials - Soil	$	7,272	$	38,464
Work In Process - Cultivation		473,587		206,306
Finished Goods - Soil		817		66,557
Finished Goods - Cannabis Retail		36,612		41,644
Total Inventory	$	518,288	$	352,971

Note 7. Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, was comprised of the following:

	Sept. 30, 2023			December 31, 2022
Office equipment	$	47,380		$	47,380
Software		13,204			13,204
Furniture and Fixtures		2,328			2,328
Machinery and Equipment		517,510			364,520
Property and equipment, gross	$	580,422		$	427,432
Less: Accumulated Depreciation		(156,268	)		(113,650	)
Property and equipment, net	$	424,155		$	313,782

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FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 8. Intangibles Assets, Net

A significant amount of the Company’s current identified intangible assets were assumed upon consummation of the Naturaleaf acquisition on April 30, 2021. The Company has incurred capitalizable costs in connection with patent applications that it started work on. Identified intangible assets consisted of the following at the dates indicated below:

Schedule of Identified intangible asset


	Sept. 30, 2023
	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Carrying value		Estimated useful life
Licenses	$	800,000	($	174,522	)	$	625,448		15 years
Brand	$	660,000	($	219,669	)	$	440,331		5 years
Patent Applications	$	18,464		—		$	18,464		—
Total intangible assets, net	$	1,478,464	($	347,888	)	$	1,130,576

	December 31, 2022
	Gross carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Carrying value		Estimated useful life
Licenses	$	818,464	($	134,522	)	$	683,912	15 years
Brand	$	660,000	($	120,670	)	$	539,330	5 years
Total intangible assets, net	$	1,488,464	($	255,222	)	$	1,233,242

The weighted-average amortization period for intangible assets we acquired during the year ended December 31, 2022, was approximately 11.47 years. No intangible assets were acquired during the nine months ending September 30, 2023.

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $139,000 and $72,520 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The total estimated amortization expense for our intangible assets for the years 2022 through 2026 is as follows:


5 years	License	Brand	Total
2022	25,000.00	45,000	70,000.00
2023	33,333.33	60,000	93,333.33
2024	33,333.33	60,000	93,333.33
2025	33,333.33	60,000	93,333.33
2026	33,333.33	20,000	53,333.33
Thereafter	311,111.35		311,111.35
	652,885.76	471,669	1,124,555.07

Note 9. Accrued and Other Current Liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities consisted of the following:


	Sept. 30, 2023		December 31, 2022
Accrued Interest	$	114,658	$	39,130
Accrued Payroll		32,628		22,029
Sales Tax Payable		13,987		3,931
Other Accrued Expenses & Payables		330,442		168,258
Accrued and other current liabilities	$	491,715	$	233,248

Note 10. Stock Payable

The following summarizes the changes in common stock payable:

Schedule of stock payable


	Amount
December 31, 2022	$	74,342
Additional Expenses Incurred
Payments Upon Issuance of Shares		17,934
Sept. 30, 2023	$	56,408

Note 11. Operating Lease Right-of-Use Asset/Operating Lease Liability

The Company leases property under operating leases. Property leases include retail and cultivation space with fixed rent payments and lease terms ranging from one to two years. The Company is obligated to pay the lessor for maintenance, real estate taxes, insurance, and other operating expenses on certain property leases. These expenses are variable and are not included in the measurement of the lease asset or lease liability. These expenses are recognized as variable rent expense when incurred.

The Company’s lease portfolio consists of the following.

As a result of our acquisition of Naturaleaf, we assumed the following leases and contingent extensions:

1004 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; The Company assumed a lease originally entered into on February 12, 2016, which was the subject of an extension agreement dated April 5, 2022. The term of the lease was extended from May 1, 2022, until April 30, 2027. The Company's monthly rental payments from January 1, 2022, to May 1, 2022, were $3,700. From May 1, 2022, through the year ending December 31, 2022, monthly rent was $3,875. Remaining rental payments due for the extended period are: May 1, 2022, to April 30, 2023, $3,875 May 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, $4,050 May 1, 2024, to April 30, 2025, $4,225 May 1, 2025, to April 30, 2026, $4,400 May 1, 2026, to April 30, 2027, $4,575

May 1, 2022 to April 30, 2023	$3,875
May 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024	$4,050
May 1, 2024 to April 30, 2025	$4,225
May 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026	$4,400
May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027	$4,575

2727 Palmer Park Blvd. Suite A, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 subject to a month-to month lease with a monthly rent of $5,000.

5870 Lehman Drive Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 The Company and landlord previously entered into a lease in 2017 which expired December 31, 2022. At December 31, 2022, the Company's monthly rent was $2,732. On April 26, 2022, the Company and landlord entered into an extension agreement which extended the tenancy from January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2027. Rental payments due for the extended period are: January 1, 2023 $2,898 January 1, 2024 $2,985 January 1, 2025 $3,075 January 1, 2026 $3,167 January 1, 2027 $3,262

January 1, 2023	$2,898
January 1, 2024	$2,985
January 1, 2025	$3,075
January 1, 2026	$3,167
January 1, 2027	$3,262

2611 Durango Drive, CO Springs, CO. The Company and landlord entered a lease on March 10, 2021, which terminated on May 31, 2022. On June 23, 2021, the Company and landlord entered an extension of the lease for a term of thirty-six months, beginning June 1, 2022, and terminating on June 1, 2024. On December 31, 2022, the monthly rent was $11,000. Rental payments due for the extended period are: June 1, 2022, to June 1, 2023, $11,000 June 1, 2023, to June 1, 2024, $11,880 June 1, 2025, to June 1, 2025, $12,830

June 1, 2022 to June 1, 2023	$11,000
June 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024	$11,880
June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2025	$12,830

On July 12, 2022, the Company entered into an accommodation for office space, effective September 1, 2022, located at 200 Union St., Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80228. The accommodation creates no tenancy, leasehold or other real property interest concerning the Registrant. The Registrant's telephone number is unchanged. We determined under ASC 842, due to the nature of the accommodation, that the membership agreement met the criteria of ASC 842-20-25-2, and as such, it was not necessary to capitalize the accommodation, and the membership fee will be recognized on a monthly straight-line basis.

On May 1, 2021, as part of the Naturaleaf Acquisition, leases for grow facilities and dispensaries were assigned to the Company. These leases were determined to be operating leases under ASC 842, and such leases were capitalized. It was determined that the Tejon lease, due to the short-term nature of the lease, met the criteria of ASC 842-20-25-2 and as such it was not necessary to capitalize the lease, and rent would be recognized on a straight-line basis.

The Company records the lease asset and lease liability at the present value of lease payments over the lease term. The leases typically do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, the Company uses its estimated incremental borrowing rate at the time of lease commencement to discount the present value of lease payments. The Company’s discount rate for operating leases on September 30, 2023, was 12.5%. Leases often include rental escalation clauses, renewal options, and/or termination options that are factored into the determination of lease payments when appropriate. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term to the extent that collection is considered probable. As a result, the Company has been recognizing rents as they become payable.

As of September 30, 2023, the aggregate remaining annual lease payments of operating lease liabilities are as follows:

Schedule of operating lease liabilities


	Operating Leases
2023		519,244
Total		519,244
Less: amount representing interest		(—	)
Present value of future minimum lease payments		519,244
Less: current obligations under leases		191,539
Long-term lease obligations	$	(327,705	)

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 12. Loans Payable

Naturaleaf Seller Note

As part of the Naturaleaf Acquisition, the Company issued a promissory note to the owner of Naturaleaf in the principal amount of $1,100,000 (the “Seller Note”). The note originally had a term of 1 year with a due date of April 30, 2022, and did not require any payments prior to the due date. The note had an annual interest rate of 10%.

On April 30, 2022, the Company entered into an Amendment ("First Amendment") to the Asset Purchase Agreement to amend the Seller Note as follows; the due date of the Note was extended to April 30, 2023, and interest will accrue on the outstanding principal at a rate of 12.5%. In addition, the Company agreed to pay all accrued interest at April 30, 2022, and make a principal payment of $500,000. On April 29, 2022, principal in the amount of $550,000 and accrued interest of $110,000 was paid. At September 30, 2022, principal in the amount of $550,000 was outstanding, and interest of $9,493 had been accrued.

On June 8, 2023, the Company and Naturaleaf amended the promissory note to restructure the remaining payments due to be made by the Company under the amended Note, totaling principal and interest of $651,162.50 ("Second Amendment"). Pursuant to the Second Amendment, the Company agreed to pay $150,000 by June 30, 2023; $100,000 by July 31, 2023; and the balance by May 1, 2024. The Company made both payments and granted Naturaleaf a first-priority lien and security interest on the assets of the Registrant, securing the payment and performance of the payment schedule.

Note 13. Related Party Transactions

On February 14, 2023, the Company issued a second promissory note in exchange for $100,000 to its CEO and CFO Ellis Smith. The note is not convertible and matures on August 14, 2023. The note carries 15% interest per annum. No principal or interest has been paid on this note.

On November 22, 2022, the Company issued a promissory note to Ellis Smith in exchange for $150,000. Interest on the note is 15% per annum. The note has a maturity date of May 21, 2023. If not paid within ten days of maturity, the note contains default interest of 18% per annum and a late charge penalty of 5% of the principal amount due. No principal or interest has been paid on this note.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation

During the three and nine months ending September 30, 2023, the Company issued 79,250,000 shares of common stock and 81,425,000 shares of common stock, respectively, as compensation for consultants, employees, and service providers per its 2015 Equity Incentive Plan.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 15. Shareholders’ Equity

Preferred Stock

American Cannabis Company, Inc. is authorized to issue 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock at $ 0.00001 par value. No shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, respectively.

Common Stock

American Cannabis Company, Inc. is authorized to issue 500,000,000 shares of common stock at 0.00001 par value. At September 30, 2023, 171,402,938 shares were outstanding.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, the Company issued 79,250,000 shares of common stock and 81,425,000 shares of common stock, respectively.

Net Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised.

Outstanding stock options and common stock warrants are considered anti-dilutive because we are in a net loss position. Accordingly, the number of weighted average shares outstanding for basic and fully diluted net loss per share are the same. At September 30, 2023, the Company did not have any warrants or options issued and outstanding.

Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal

In the ordinary course of its business, the Company becomes involved in various legal proceedings involving a variety of matters. The Company does not believe there are any pending legal proceedings that will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, the outcome of such legal matters is inherently unpredictable and subject to significant uncertainties. The Company expenses legal fees in the period in which they are incurred.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 AND 2022

Note 17. Subsequent Events

In accordance with ASC 855-10, the Company has analyzed its operations after unaudited consolidated financial statements were available to be issued and determined that there were no other significant subsequent events or transactions that would require recognition or disclosure in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and did not find any events.

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The statements contained in this report that are not statements of historical fact, including, without limitation, statements containing the words “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” and similar words constitute forward-looking statements that are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. From time to time, we may make other forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements are subject to an inherent risk that actual results may materially differ as a result of many factors, including the risks discussed from time to time in this report, including the risks described under “Risk Factors” in any filings we have made with the SEC.

Government Regulation

Currently, thirty-six states plus the District of Columbia have laws and/or regulations that recognize, in one form or another, legitimate medical uses for cannabis and consumer use of cannabis in connection with medical treatment. Currently, sixteen states and the District of Columbia allow recreational use of cannabis. As of September 30, 2023, the policy and regulations of the Federal Government and its agencies are that cannabis has no medical benefit and a range of activities, including cultivation and use of cannabis for personal use, is prohibited based on federal law and may or may not be permitted based on state law. Active enforcement of the current federal regulatory position on cannabis on a regional or national basis may directly and adversely affect the willingness of customers of the Company’s medicinal cannabis products to invest in or buy products. Active enforcement of the current federal regulatory position on cannabis may thus indirectly and adversely affect the revenues and profits of the Company.

Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate these estimates, including those related to the useful lives of real estate assets, bad debts, impairment, net lease intangibles, contingencies, and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates.

BACKGROUND

American Cannabis Company, Inc. and subsidiary company, Hollister & Blacksmith, Inc., doing business as American Cannabis Consulting (“American Cannabis Consulting”), (collectively “the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) are based in Denver, Colorado and operate a fully integrated business model that features end to end solutions for businesses operating in the regulated cannabis industry in states and countries where cannabis is regulated and/or has been decriminalized for medical use and/or legalized for recreational use. The Company provides advisory and consulting services specific to this industry and manufactures proprietary industry solutions, including; the Satchel™, SoHum Living Soils™, Cultivation Cube™, and the High-Density Cultivation System.™ The Company also sells third-party industry-specific products and manages a strategic group partnership that offers both exclusive and nonexclusive customer products commonly used in the industry. American Cannabis Company, Inc. is a publicly listed third-party industry-specific quoted on the OTCQB Tier under the symbol “AMMJ”.

Naturaleaf Acquisition

Medihemp and SLAM, respectively own fixed assets and operate two retail Medical Marijuana Centers located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Medical Cannabis owns fixed assets and operates a retail Medical Marijuana Center located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Medical Cannabis also owns and operates a Medical Marijuana Optional Premises Cultivation license, and a Medical Marijuana-Infused Product Manufacturer license.

Naturaleaf agreed to sell or assign to the Company the following assets:

Three Medical Marijuana (MMC) Store Licenses;

One Marijuana Infused Product Licenses (MIPS); and,

One Option Premises Cultivation License (OPC); and,

Related real property assets, goodwill, and related business assets.

As a result, the Company has expanded its business model to include the cultivation and retail sale of cannabis in the medicinal cannabis industry.

On May 31, 2023, the Company sold Colorado State License No. 402-01065 (Medical Marijuana Store); City of Colorado Springs License No. 0850714L in exchange for $100,000. As of May 31, 2023, the Company discontinued its operations at the Palmer Park Boulevard, Ste. A, Colorado Springs, CO location. The Company will continue to rent the facility on a month-to-month tenancy pending final regulatory approval from the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division concerning the change of ownership.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

	For the Nine Months Ended
	Sept. 30,			Sept. 30,			Increase
	2023			2022			(Decrease)
Revenues
Consulting Services	$	637,028		$	308,872			328,156
Product & Equipment		986,000			6,540,558			(5,554,558	)
Cannabis Products		571,976			638,316			(66,340	)
Total Revenues		2,195,004			7,487,746			(5,292,742	)

Cost of Revenues
Cost of Consulting Services		115,085			67,422			47,663
Cost of Products and Equipment		695,464			5,628,432			(4,932,968	)
Cost of Cannabis Products		462,823			724,529			(261,706	)
Total Cost of Revenues		1,273,373			6,420,383			(5,498,752	)
Gross Profit		921,631			1,067,363			(975,202	)

Operating Expenses								—
General and Administrative		1,408,029			1,951,008			(542,979	)
Selling and Marketing		169,059			165,544			3,515
Stock Based Compensation Expense		17,021			121,479			(104,458	)
Total Operating Expenses		1,594,109			2,238,032			(643,923	)
Loss from Operations		(672,477	)		(1,170,668	)		(498,191	)

Other Income (Expense)
Interest (expense)		(93,054	)		32,024			(61,030	)
Debt Forgiveness		—			—			—
Other income		187,216			1,799			185,417
Total Other (Expense) Income		94,162			80,040			14,122
Net Loss		(578,316	)		(1,090,628	)		(512,312	)
Income Tax Expense		—			—			—
NET LOSS	$	(578,316	)	$	(1,090,628	)		(512,312	)

Revenues

Total revenues were $2,195,004 for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, compared to $7,487,746 for the nine months ending September 30, 2022. The decrease in total revenue of $5,292,742 represents a decrease in the revenue streams from the sale of equipment of $5,554,558.

Total revenues were $599,980 for the three months ending September 30, 2023, compared to $2,123,616 for the three months ending September 30, 2023. The decrease in total revenue of $1,523,636 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, represents a decrease in equipment sales.

Our industry is subject to cyclical trends, often driven by macroeconomic factors and the timing of projects in our markets. In this reporting period, we encountered a phase of cyclical downturns in equipment sales. Several key factors contributed to this decline:

Project Progress and Completion: A significant portion of our revenue is derived from equipment sales to clients involved in various construction and infrastructure projects in various stages of completion. During this period, several of these projects were either delayed or reached their completion stages, resulting in reduced demand for equipment.

Reduced Capital Expenditures: In response to the completion of these projects, either in full or partially, many of our clients reduced their capital expenditures, including equipment acquisitions, leading to decreased sales volume.

Economic Factors: The broader economic environment also played a role in the reduced demand for and ability to pay for equipment, as economic uncertainties and market conditions influenced our clients' spending decisions.

Costs of Revenues

Costs of revenues primarily consist of labor, travel, cost of equipment, and other costs directly attributable to providing equipment, soil, and cannabis products. Costs of revenues related to our cannabis products include cultivation costs, including labor, utilities, supplies, and cultivation facility rent. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, our total costs of revenues were $1,273,373 compared to $6,420,383 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease of $5,147,010 in cost of revenues was a direct result of decreases in costs associated with equipment sales.

During the three months ended September 30, 2023, our total costs of revenues were $351,154 compared to $1,864,436 for the three months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease of $1,513,282 in cost of revenues was a direct result of decreased costs associated with equipment sales.

Consulting Services

Consulting service revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $637,028 and $308,872 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively. Increases in consulting services result from the number and size of the type of projects worked on in the third quarter compared to the projects in the same quarter of 2022. Projects over the first nine months of 2023 focused on assisting with licensing and providing proforma and design services. The first nine months of 2023 saw an increase in projects overseeing and managing projects involving the implementation of design work provided for certain clients. As a result, while equipment sales decreased over the prior period, we saw an increase in consulting sales over the prior period.

Costs of consulting services were $12,000 compared to $19,500 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, and $115,085 and $67,422 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Costs associated with consulting services decreased due to the decrease in payroll expenses allocated to the cost of services.

Product and Equipment Revenues

Our product and equipment revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were $986,000 compared to $6,540,558 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and $218,242, and $1,866,725 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Decreases in product and equipment product sales were the result of trends in our revenue profile resulting from a correlation between increased consulting revenues and the initiation of new projects, particularly in the initial planning and development phases, and corresponding decreases our product and equipment revenues.

Costs of Products and Equipment were $695,464 and $5,628,432 during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, respectively. Decreased costs were the result of lower associated with products and equipment sales.

Cannabis Product Revenues

Cannabis product revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022 were $213,120 and $190,067, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, cannabis product revenues were $571,976 and $638,316, respectively. The decrease in cannabis product revenues, which amounted to $66,340 for the nine months ended September 30, is primarily attributed to reduced sales during the period.

Costs associated with cannabis products consist of those costs incurred in the cultivation of the plants and the retail sale of the products. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, such costs were $151,335 and $180,701. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, such costs were $462,823 and $724,529, respectively. The respective decreases in costs of $170,095 and $186,057 reflect decreased investment in infrastructure remodeling and upgrades.

Gross Profit

Total gross profits were $248,717 for the three months ended September 30, 2023, comprised of consulting services gross profit of $156,528, products and equipment gross profit of $30,424, and a gross profit of $61,765 for cannabis products. This compares to a total gross profit of $259,180 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, comprised of consulting services gross profit of $47,324, products and equipment gross profit of $202,490, and a gross profit of $9,366 for cannabis products.

Total gross profits were $921,631 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, comprised of consulting services gross profits of $365,415, products and equipment gross profit of $230,112, and a gross profit of ($9,952). This compares to a total gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, of $1,067,363, comprised of consulting services gross profits of $241,450, products and equipment gross profit of $912,126, and cannabis products gross profits of ($86,213).

Operating Expenses

Total operating expenses were $1,594,109 for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and $2,238,032 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The decrease of $643,923 in operating expenses is attributed to lower general and administrative expenses associated with maintaining the operations. The Company has seen additional increases in depreciation and amortization expenses, sales, and marketing expenses during the period.

Other Income (Expense)

Other income (expense) for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, was $(93,054) compared with $32,024 for the nine months ending September 30, 2022.

Net Loss

Net loss for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, was ($578,316) compared to a net loss of ($1,090,628) for the nine months ending September 30, 2022.

Net loss for the three months ending September 30, 2023, was ($157,158) compared to a net loss of ($397,650) for the three months ending September 30, 2022.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

As of September 30, 2023, our primary internal sources of liquidity were our working capital, which included cash and cash equivalents of $8,889 and accounts receivable of $202,487. Additionally, considering that our fixed overhead costs have decreased over 2023, management has instigated and continues to investigate opportunities for financing to support operations and growth. Management believes this strategy will adequately provide the necessary liquidity and capital resources to fund our operational, general and administrative expenses for at least the next 12 months.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2023, was ($330,548), compared to net cash used by operating activities of $68,780, for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Increases in cash used resulted from decreased accounts receivable by increases in accounts payable. All a direct result of the decreased activities in equipment sales.

During the nine months ending September 30, 2023, the Company previously entered into consulting projects focused on constructing or improving cultivation facilities. The Company anticipates seeing greater activity in consulting and related equipment sales and, therefore, will see significant changes in advances from clients and other associated balance sheet accounts, such as prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. In the case of equipment sales, the Company purchases the required equipment from 3^rd party suppliers. Equipment purchases are not made until the Client has approved the estimates, been invoiced, and paid the invoice. The Company will not recognize these revenues until the equipment has been delivered to and received by the client.

Investing Activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2023, and 2022, investing activities were a use of cash of ($39,101) and ($115,316) respectively. These funds were used to purchase property and equipment, furniture and fixtures, and office equipment.

Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, proceeds used in financing activities were $260,991, and ($432,371) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Funds received during the nine months ended September 30, 2023, were proceeds from notes.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of September 30, 2023, and December 31, 2022, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA, a Non-GAAP metric, is used to monitor our overall business performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, net, provision for (benefit from) income taxes, stock-based compensation, and certain nonrecurring expenses, which have been limited to costs associated with the Reverse Merger. We believe such adjustments to arrive at Adjusted EBITDA provide us with a comparable measure for managing our business. We also believe that it is a useful measure for securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in evaluating our Company.

A reconciliation of net income(loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is provided below:

			Nine Months
	Ended Sept. 30, 2023			Ended Sept. 30, 2022

Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation:
Net loss	$	(578,316	)	$	(1,090,628	)
Depreciation and Amortization		181,618			113,362
Interest Expense		93,054			32,024
Stock-based compensation for services		-			29,792
Stock-based compensation to employees		17,021			65,309
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(286,623	)	$	(487,189	)

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE & QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

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 reports filed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2023, the end of the period covered by this Report. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the material weaknesses discussed below.

Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by the Board, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that:

pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets,

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and,

provide reasonable assurance regarding the prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of our inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any effectiveness evaluation to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management identified the following material weaknesses:

we do not have an Audit Committee – While not being legally obligated to have an Audit Committee, it is the management’s view that such a committee, including a financial expert board member, is an utmost important entity level control of the Company’s financial statements. Currently the Board of Directors acts in the capacity of the Audit Committee and does not include a member that is considered to be independent of management to provide the necessary oversight over management’s activities.

●

we have not performed a risk assessment and mapped our processes to control objectives.

●

we have not implemented comprehensive entity-level internal controls.

●

we have not implemented adequate system and manual controls; and

●

we do not have sufficient segregation of duties.

Our management assessed the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of September 30, 2023. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organization of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”) in Internal Control–Integrated Framework (2013). Based on management’s assessment, management concluded that the above material weaknesses have not been remediated and, accordingly, our internal control over financial reporting is not effective as of September 30, 2023.

Remediation of Material Weaknesses

We have designed and plan to implement, or in some cases have already implemented, the specific remediation initiatives described below:

● We intend to allocate resources to perform a risk assessment and map processes to control objectives and, where necessary, implement and document internal controls in accordance with COSO.

● Our entity-level controls are generally informal, and we intend to evaluate current processes, supplement where necessary, and document requirements.

● While we have implemented procedures to identify, evaluate and record significant transactions, we need to formally document these procedures and evidence the performance of the related controls.

● We plan to evaluate system and manual controls, identify specific weaknesses, and implement a comprehensive system of internal controls.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

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

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following sales of unregistered securities were made in reliance upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The recipients acquired the restricted common stock for their own account, for investment purposes, and not with a view to public resale or distribution thereof within the meaning of the Securities Act. The restricted shares cannot be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement by the Company or by an exemption from registration requirements of Section 5 of the Securities Act—the existence of any such exemption is subject to legal review and approval by the Company.

On August 30, 2023, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to SRAX, Inc. as consideration for the cancellation of a contract.

On August 29, 2023, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of restricted common stock to Timothy Matula as consideration for consulting services.

On August 29, 2023, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of restricted common stock to Thomas Stray as consideration for consulting services.

On August 29, 2023, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of restricted common stock to Kristian Kvavik as consideration for consulting services.

On August 29, 2023, the Company issued 6,250,000 shares of restricted common stock to Tad Mailander as consideration for consulting services.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 100,000 shares of restricted common stock to Christine Tullio as consideration for services.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Tad Mailander as consideration for director services under contract.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 150,000 shares of restricted common stock to Benjamin Teekell as consideration for services under contract.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 500,000 shares of restricted common stock to Jon Workman as consideration for services under contract.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 500,000 shares of restricted common stock to Tyler Schloesser as consideration for services under contract.

On August 24, 2023, the Company issued 10,000,000 shares of restricted common stock to Ellis Smith as consideration for services under contract.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

No senior securities were issued and outstanding during the three months ended September 30, 2023 and 2022.

ITEM 4.

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not Applicable.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

On September 5, 2023, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among the Company, HyperScale Nexus Holding Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("HyperScale Nexus"), and its wholly owned subsidiary, HyperScale Nexus Merger Sub, a Nevada Corporation, (the “Merger Sub”), (the “Merger Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, (i) Merger Sub will merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the "Surviving Corporation" and wholly owned subsidiary of HyperScale Nexus, and the Merger Sub will be dissolved by operation of law.

On September 5, 2023, pursuant to Section 9 of the Company's By-Laws and Title 8, Chapter 1, §228(a) of the Delaware General Corporation Law, shareholders beneficially owning 52.402% of the Company's voting common stock consented in writing and determined that the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Agreement") with HyperScale Nexus Holding Corporation, previously disclosed on Form 8-K on September 5, 2023, are fair, just, and reasonable to the Company and its shareholders and that it is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders for the Company to enter into the Agreement and all related transactions, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Agreement and all agreements and transactions contemplated thereby.

On September 27, 2023, pursuant to Section 8.5 of the Agreement and Plan of Merger ("Agreement") with HyperScale Nexus Holding Corporation, the parties agreed to extend the time to complete the transaction for an additional sixty days until November 29, 2023.

On October 30, 2023, the Company entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among the Company, HyperScale Nexus Holding Corporation, a Nevada corporation ("HyperScale Nexus"), and its wholly owned subsidiary, HyperScale Nexus Merger Sub, a Nevada Corporation, (the “Merger Sub”). The Separation Agreement is directly related and is a corollary to the Agreement and Plan of Merger entered on September 5, 2023, between the parties as disclosed on Form 8-K on September 5, 2023.

The Agreement and Plan of Merger provided for the (i) Merger Sub to merge with and into the Company, with the Company continuing as the "Surviving Corporation" and becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of HyperScale Nexus, whose business would constitute the primary operations of the Company, and the Merger Sub will be dissolved by operation of law.

The Separation and Distribution Agreement serves as a corollary to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, elucidating the details of American Cannabis Company, Inc.'s immediate and complete separation from HyperScale with prejudice as the surviving company's sole wholly owned subsidiary immediately following the closing of the merger. Its primary purpose is to demarcate the post-merger relationship between American Cannabis Company, Inc. and HyperScale, redefining their respective corporate status.

The transactions are pending and incomplete as of the date of this filing.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

This list is intended to constitute the exhibit index.

31.1	Certification of Principal Executive & Financial Officer as required by Rule 13a-14 or 15d-14 of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Principal Executive & Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes0Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document*
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*

*Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

AMERICAN CANNABIS COMPANY, INC.

Date: November 14, 2023

By:

/s/ Ellis Smith

Ellis Smith,

Chief Executive Officer & Chief Financial Officer