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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2017 June (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017

 

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

For the transition period from __________ to ___________

 

Commission file number: 000-55730

 

BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   27-1120628
(State of Incorporation)   (IRS Employer ID Number)

 

4450 Arapahoe Ave., Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80303

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(303) 500-5073

(Registrant’s Telephone number)

 

 

(Former Address and phone of principal executive offices)

 

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 past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes [X]   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 for 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 [X]   No [  ]

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer   [  ] Accelerated filer [  ]
Non-accelerated filer   [  ] Smaller reporting company [X]
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)        

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes [  ]   No [X]

 

Indicate the number of share outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

As of August 10, 2017, there were 52,000,000 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.001 par value, issued and outstanding.

 

 

 
 

  

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
  PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited) 2
     
  Condensed Balance Sheets – December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2017 3
     
  Condensed Statements of Operations - Three and Six Months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 4
     
  Condensed Statements of Stockholder’s Equity – June 30, 2017 5
     
  Condensed Statements of Cash Flows – Three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 6
     
  Notes to the Financial Statements 7
     
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskNot Applicable 18
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 18
     
  PART II- OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 19
     
Item 1A. Risk Factors - Not Applicable 19
     
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 19
     
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior SecuritiesNot Applicable 19
     
Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosureNot Applicable 19
     
Item 5. Other InformationNot Applicable 19
     
Item 6. Exhibits 19
     
  Signatures 20

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

 

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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
       
       
       
   June 30,  December 31,
   2017  2016
       
ASSETS   
       
Current assets          
      Cash  $2,968   $14,175 
      Accrued interest receivable   32,795    —   
Total Current assets   35,763    14,175 
           
Fixed assets          
     Furniture and equipment   1,659    1,659 
     Accumulated depreciation   (461)   (230)
Total fixed assets   1,198    1,429 
           
Other assets          
     Notes receivable   500,000    250,000 
Total other assets   500,000    250,000 
           
           
Total Assets  $536,961   $265,604 
           
           
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities          
      Accounts payable  $5,067   $1,066 
      Loan payable - related party   440,500    150,000 
           
          Total current liabilties   445,567    151,066 
           
Stockholders' Equity          
     Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized          
          with $0.0001 par value. 1,000,000          
          shares issued outstanding respectively   1,000    1,000 
      Common stock, 200,000,000 shares authorized          
          with $0.0001 par value. 52,000,000 issued and          
          outstanding at each period respectively   52,000    55,825 
           
      Additional paid in capital   1,695,353    1,691,528 
      Additional paid in capital - warrants   1,360,000    1,360,000 
      Accumulated deficit   (3,016,959)   (2,993,815)
Total Stockholders' Equity   91,394    114,538 
           
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity  $536,961   $265,604 
           
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

 

 

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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
             
   Three Months Ended  Six Months Ended
   June 30,  June 30,
   2017  2016  2017  2016
             
REVENUE  $—     $—     $—     $—   
      Cost of revenues   —      —      —      —   
GROSS PROFIT   —      —      —      —   
                     
Operating Expenses:                    
     Depreciation   115    —      230      
     Consulting expense   —      10,314         10,314 
     Filing fees   2,250    —      2,800      
     Legal and professional   19,660    —      34,965      
     Registration expense   12,500    —      12,500      
     General and administrative   1,717    229    5,443    839 
         Total operating expenses   36,242    10,543    55,938    11,153 
                     
Income (loss) from operations   (36,242)   (10,543)   (55,938)   (11,153)
                     
Other income (expense)                    
     Interest income (expense)   14,795    (3,750)   32,795    (7,500)
         Other income (expense) net   14,795    (3,750)   32,795    (7,500)
                     
Income (loss) before provision   (21,447)   (14,293)   (23,143)   (18,653)
     for income taxes                    
                     
Provision (credit) for income tax   —      —      —      —   
                     
Net income (loss)  $(21,447)  $(14,293)  $(23,143)  $(18,653)
                     
Net income (loss) per share                    
(Basic and fully diluted)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)  $(0.00)
                     
Weighted average number of                    
common shares outstanding   55,187,475    11,112,421    55,642,829    11,112,421 
                     
                     
                     
     The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
                     

 

 

 

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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
                        
                         
   Common Stock  Preferred Stock     Common      
   Amount  Amount  Paid in  Stock  Accumulated  Stockholders'
    Shares     ($0.001Par)   Shares   ($0.001Par)   Capital    Subscribed    Deficit    Equity/(Deficit) 
                                         
Balances - December 31, 2014   11,112,421   $11,112    —      —     $1,484,737   $—     $(1,821,730)  $(325,881)
                                         
Net loss for the year                                 (17,800)   (17,800)
                                         
Balances - December 31, 2015   11,112,421    11,112    —      —      1,484,737    —      (1,839,530)   (343,681)
                                       —   
Shares cancelled   (1,000,000)   (1,000)             1,000              —   
Shares exchanged for debt   1,312,549    1,313              51,191              52,504 
Shares issued for cash   44,400,000    44,400    1,000,000    1,000    154,600              200,000 
Warrants issued                       1,328,000              1,328,000 
Warrants issued for debt                       32,000              32,000 
Net loss for the period                                 (1,154,285)   (1,154,285)
Balances - December 31, 2016   55,824,970    55,825    1,000,000    1,000    3,051,528    —      (2,993,815)   114,538 
                                         
Shares cancelled   (3,825,000)   (3,825)             3,825              —   
Adjust to transfer agent list   30    —                —                —   
Warrants exercised   16,320,000    16,320                             16,320 
Shares surrendered   (16,320,000)   (16,320)                            (16,320)
Net loss for the period                                 (23,144)   (23,144)
Balances - June 30, 2017   52,000,000   $52,000    1,000,000   $1,000   $3,055,353    —     $(3,016,959)  $91,394 
                                         
                                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    
       
    For the Six Months Ended 
    June 30, 
    2017    2016 
           
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:          
     Net income (loss)  $(23,144)  $(18,653)
           
     Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used          
     in operating activities:          
     Depreciation   230    —   
Changes in operating assets and liabilities   —      —   
      Increase in accounts payable   4,002    1,618 
      Increase in accrued receivables   (32,795)   —   
      Accrued interest payable   —      7,500 
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES   (51,707)   (9,535)
           
           
CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES          
     Increase in notes receivable   (250,000)   —   
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES   (250,000)   —   
           
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES          
     Common stock subscribed        200,000 
     Subscrription receivable        (170,000)
     Increase in notes payable - related party   290,500    —   
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES   290,500    30,000 
           
           
Net Increase (Decrease) In Cash   (11,207)   20,465 
           
Cash At The Beginning Of The Period   14,175    —   
           
Cash At The End Of The Period  $2,968   $20,465 
           
Schedule of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities          
           
   $—     $—   
   $—     $—   
           
Supplemental Disclosure          
           
Cash paid for interest  $—     $—   
Cash paid for income taxes  $—     $—   
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

 

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BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JUNE 30, 2017

 

NOTE 1 – NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc. (the Company” or “BlackStar”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on December 18, 2007 as NPI08, Inc. (“NPI08”). In January 2010, NPI08 acquired an ownership interest in Black Star Energy Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation. BlackStar Energy then merged into NPI08, with NPI08 being the surviving entity. Concurrently, NPI08 changed its name to BlackStar Energy Group, Inc. On January 25, 2016, International Hedge Group, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire a 95% interest in the Company. The name was changed to BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc. in August of 2016.

The Company is a Delaware corporation organized for the purpose of engaging in any lawful business. The Company intends to act as a merchant bank as at the date of these financial statements. It currently trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “BEGI”.

The Company’s fiscal year end is December 31st. The Company’s financial statements are presented on the accrual basis of accounting.

Basis of presentation – Unaudited Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. They do not include all information and footnotes required by United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with those financial statements included in the Form 10-K. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, have been made. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017.

NOTE 2 – GOING CONCERN

The Company's 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. As shown in the financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company has generated no revenues capable of sustaining its operations but has incurred losses. . These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts, or amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability to raise equity or debt financing, and the attainment of profitable operations from the Company's planned business. Management cannot provide any assurances that the Company will be successful in accomplishing any of its plans.

NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Cash and cash equivalents

The Company considers all cash on hand, cash accounts not subject to withdrawal restrictions or penalties and all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.

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Revenue recognition

The Company has realized minimal revenues from operations. The Company recognizes revenues when the sale and/or distribution of products is complete, risk of loss and title to the products have transferred to the customer, there is persuasive evidence of an agreement, acceptance has been approved by the customer, the fee is fixed or determinable based on the completion of stated terms and conditions, and collection of any related receivable is probable. Net sales will be comprised of gross revenues less expected returns, trade discounts, and customer allowances that will include costs associated with off-invoice markdowns and other price reductions, as well as trade promotions and coupons. The incentive costs will be recognized at the later of the date on which the Company recognized the related revenue or the date on which the Company offers the incentive.

Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

The Company computes loss per share in accordance with “ASC-260,” “Earnings per Share” which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the statement of operations. Basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common share during the period. Diluted loss per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share excludes all potential common shares if their effect is anti-dilutive.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes pursuant to ASC 740. Under ASC 740 deferred taxes are provided on a liability method whereby deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carryforwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases.

The Company maintains a valuation allowance with respect to deferred tax asset. Blackstar Enterprise Group establishes a valuation allowance based upon the potential likelihood of realizing the deferred tax asset and taking into consideration the Company’s financial position and results of operations for the current period. Future realization of the deferred tax benefit depends on the existence of sufficient taxable income within the carry-forward period under Federal tax laws.

Changes in circumstances, such as the Company generating taxable income, could cause a change in judgment about the reliability of the related deferred tax asset. Any change in the valuation allowance will be included in income in the year of the change estimate.

Carrying Value, Recoverability and Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

The Company has adopted paragraph 360-10-35-17 of FASB Accounting Standards Codification for its long-lived assets. The Company’s long –lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

The Company assesses the recoverability of its long-lived assets by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related long-lived asset or group of assets over their remaining estimated useful lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairment, if any, is based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. Fair value is generally determined using the assets expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives.

The Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review; (i) significant under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner of use of the acquired assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time; and

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(vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates acquired assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events.

The impairment charges, if any, are included in operating expenses in the accompanying statements of operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various 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.

The Company’s significant estimates include income taxes provision and valuation allowance of deferred tax assets; the fair value of financial instruments; the carrying value and recoverability of long-lived assets, and the assumption that the Company will continue as a going concern. Those significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to those estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.

Management regularly reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair value of Financial Instruments

The estimated fair values of financial instruments were determined by management using available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. The carrying amounts of financial instruments including cash approximate their fair value because of their short maturities.

Long Lived Assets

In accordance with ASC 350 the Company regularly reviews the carrying value of intangible and other long lived assets for the existence of facts or circumstances both internally and externally that suggest impairment. If impairment testing indicates a lack of recoverability, an impairment loss is recognized by the Company if the carrying amount of a long lived asset exceeds its fair value.

Stock-based Compensation

The Company accounts for stock-based compensation issued to employees based on FASB accounting standard for Share Based Payment. It requires an entity to measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant-date fair value of the award (with limited exceptions). That cost will be recognized over the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for the award – the requisite service period (usually the vesting period). It requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. The scope of the FASB accounting standard includes a wide range of share-based compensation arrangements including share options, restricted share plans, performance-based awards, share appreciation rights, and employee share purchase plans. The Company currently has no stock based compensation plan in place.

Recent pronouncements

Management has evaluated accounting standards and interpretations issued but not yet effective as of June 30, 2017, and does not expect such pronouncements to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, operations, or cash flows.

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NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company purchased certain office equipment for a total of $1,659. This equipment is being depreciated over a three-year life and the Company has recorded a depreciation expense of $115 for the current quarter.

NOTE 5 – NOTE RECEIVABLE

During the month of October 2016, the Company identified a target company in which management felt it would be beneficial to invest. The target company was looking for an aggregate investment of $2,500,000, of which the Company agreed to provide $500,000 and provide assistance in raising the remaining $2,000,000.

The terms of this investment are the note shall bear an interest rate of 12% and the lender (Company) shall receive 2 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred stock for each one dollar ($1.00) loaned to the target company. Payments on the note shall commence at such time the target company is generating gross revenues. The payment shall consist of 15% of the gross revenues ratably apportioned among the then existing note holders. Said payments to be applied first to accrued interest and then to the outstanding principal. Notwithstanding the aforementioned payment schedule the entire note becomes due and payable on February 1, 2019. Commencing not later than February 1, 2019, the target company shall pay a 15% dividend to the holders of the Series B Convertible Preferred stock until such time as each holder of the Series B Convertible Preferred stock has received an amount equivalent to their original loan. At such time the Series B Convertible Preferred stock shall be converted into common stock of the target company at the rate of one share of common stock for each share of Convertible stock.

During the month of January 2017, the Company advanced the second tranche of these funds.

As of the date of these financial statements, the target company has not begun to generate the revenues required to make the necessary payments to the lenders.

NOTE 6 – STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT

The total number of common shares authorized that may be issued by the Company is 200,000,000 shares with a par value of $0.001 per share. The Company is authorized to issue 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share.

On August 25, 2016, the Company issued 1,000,000 shares of its preferred series A stock to IHG in fulfillment of the purchase agreement. As at June 30, 2017 there are 1,000,000 preferred series A shares issued and outstanding. These shares are convertible at a ratio of 100 shares of the common stock of the Company for each share of preferred stock of the Company.

As at June 30, 2017 the total number of common shares outstanding was 52,000,000. During the period ended June 30, 2016 the Company entered into a purchase agreement with International Hedge Group, Inc. (“IHG”) whereby certain existing stockholders would surrender their stock and IHG would acquire a 95% working interest in the Company. The decrease was due to the cancellation of 3,825,000 shares that had been previously surrendered. The Company plans a private placement to raise funds to support operations. As at the date of these financial statements all of these shares have been cancelled. IHG’s commitment was to provide at least $200,000 in working capital within 6 months of the date of the agreement. As of the September 30, 2016 financial statements IHG has provided $100,000 of the commitment. On June 30, 2016, the Company signed an extension agreement allowing for an extension to October 30, 2016 for fulfillment of this obligation. During the month of October 2016 International Hedge Group fulfilled the commitment by paying the remaining $100,000.

During the quarter ended September 30, 2016, the Company issued 34,000,000 warrants for the purchase of its common stock at $0.05 per share. Using the Black-Scholes valuation model the Company assigned a value of $1,360,000 to these warrants. The Company recorded an expense of $1,328,000 on the operating statement for the quarter ended March 31, 2016. The Company also used 800,000 of these warrants to satisfy an account payable to a service provider. The value of the debt discharged in this transaction was $20,253. This transaction was with an unrelated party giving the Company a net loss of $11,747 on the debt relief.

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Super Majority Voting Rights. The record Holders of the Class A Preferred Convertible Stock shall have the right to vote on any matter with holders of Common Stock and may vote as required on any action, which Delaware law provides may or must be approved by vote or consent of the holders of the specific Class of voting preferred shares and the holders of common shares. The Record Holders of the Class A Preferred Shares shall have the right to vote on any matter with holders of common stock voting together as one (1) class. The Record Holders of the Class A Preferred Shares shall have that number of votes (identical in every other respect to the voting rights of the holders of other Class of voting preferred shares and the holders of common stock entitled to vote at any Regula or Special Meeting of the Shareholders) equal to that number of common shares which is not less than60% of the vote required to approve any action, which Delaware law provides may or must be approved by vote or consent of the holders of other Class of voting preferred shares and the holders of common shares or the holders of other securities entitled to vote, if any.

As at June 30, 2017, IHG is the holder of 54.00% if the outstanding common stock. For purposes of control it is to be noted also that at such time as the Class A Preferred Convertible shares are converted at the designated ratio of 100 shares of common stock for each share of Class A Preferred Convertible then the percentage of ownership will be 84.26%.

NOTE 7 – WARRANTS

At the time of the issuance of stocks referenced in Note 8 the Company issued 34,000,000 warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $0.05 These warrants have an exercise price of $0.05 per share and an expiration date that is three years from the date of issuance. The warrants were issued to the existing shareholders of International Hedge Group. There are 15 stockholders in IHG and 6 of these represent owners of greater than 5% of IHG stock. These 6 stockholders received 57.35% of the warrants issued. 800,000 of these warrants were issued to satisfy outstanding accounts payable. The payable amounted to $20,253 and the warrants were valued at $32,000 giving rise to a loss of $11,747 on the settlement of debt.

Using the Black-Scholes valuation model a value of $1,328,000 is assigned to these warrants. The parameters used in the Black-Scholes model were as follows: stock price $0.04; strike price $0.05; volatility 172%; risk free rate 1.75% and time to expiration of 3 years. This expense is recorded on the books of the Company as “Warrant expense” with an offsetting entry in the Stockholder’s Deficit section as “Additional paid in capital – Warrants.”

On June 14, 2017, the Company received notice from the holders of 17,000,000 warrants as to their intentions to convert the warrants into shares of common stock of the Company. The Company instructed the transfer agent to proceed with the issuance of 16,320,000 shares of the common stock of the Company. This exercise was carried out on a “cashless exercise” which meant that the actual exercise resulted in no cash being received by the Company. The number of shares of common stock to be issued in exchange for the warrants was calculated by using the closing price of the stock on the last trading day prior to the exchange which was $1.25. The value of the warrant was subtracted from the trading price which was then multiplied by the number of warrants being exercised. This result was then divided by the last trading price to determine the number of shares to be issued. At the same time that these warrants were exercised International Hedge Group agreed to surrender 16,320,000 shares of the common stock of the Company that it holds. This transaction produced no financial consequence to the Company.

As at June 30, 2017 the Company has not received any further notifications with respect to any exercise of any outstanding warrants

   Shares Under Warrant  Exercise Price  Remaining Life
 Balance at December 31, 2015    0    0    0 
 Granted    34,000,000   $0.05    3.00 
 Exercised    17,000,000    0    0 
 Expired    0    0    0 
 Balance at June 30, 2016    17,000,000   $0.05    2.17 

 

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NOTE 8 – INCOME TAXES

A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the United States federal statutory rate of 34% and a Colorado state rate of 5% compared to the Company’s income tax expense as reported is as follows:

   June 30,  December 31,  December 31,
   2017  2016  2015
Net loss before income taxes  $(24,870)  $(1,154,285)  $(15,000)
  Adjustments to net loss               
     Warrant expense   —      1,328,000    —   
     Gain on exchange of debt for stock   —      (270,822)   —   
Net taxable income (loss)   (24,870)   (97,107)   (15,000)
Income tax rate   39%   39%   39%
Income tax recovery   9,699    37,870    5,850 
Valuation allowance change   (9,699)   (37,870)   (5,850)
Provision for income taxes  $—     $—     $—   
                

 

The significant components of deferred income tax assets at June 30, 2017, December 31, 2016 and 2015 are as follows:

   June 30,  December 31,  December 31,
   2017  2016  2015
Net operating loss carryforward  $121,977   $97,107   $—   
                
Valuation allowance   (121,977)   (97,107)   —   
                
Net deferred income tax asset  $—     $—     $—   

 

As of June 30, 2017, the Company has no unrecognized income tax benefits. Based on management’s understanding of IRC Sec 383 the substantial change in ownership and change in business activities precludes any carryforward of the accumulated net operating losses. The Company’s policy for classifying interest and penalties associated with unrecognized income tax benefits is to include such items as tax expense. No interest or penalties have been recorded during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, and no interest or penalties have been accrued as of June 30, 2017. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not have any amounts recorded pertaining to uncertain tax positions.

As at June 30, 2017 the current management of the Company has been unable to ascertain when the last corporation income tax returns were filed. Management will use its best efforts to bring current all the necessary filings. The Company is currently not under examination by the Internal Revenue Service or any other taxing authorities. The Company has not recorded any liability for an uncertain tax position related to the lack of return filings since the Company records show a continuing pattern of losses for the periods in question. Since penalties are commonly assessed based on tax amounts owed management has deemed in unnecessary to record any liability.

NOTE 9 – LOAN PAYABLE

As of the quarter ended June 30, 2017, International Hedge Group, the holder of a majority of the common stock and all of the preferred stock of the Company has advanced a total of $440,500 to the Company. This loan is not secured, bears no interest, is not documented in writing and is payable on demand of the lender.

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NOTE 10 – GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES

Components of General and Administrative Expenses   
       
   Three Months Ended
   June 30,
   2017  2016
       
Consulting expense   —        
Investor relations   829      
Meals and entertainment   28      
Office expense   58    36 
Rent expense   340    —   
Transfer Agent   214    193 
Utilities   248      
           
   $1,717   $229 
           

 

       
       
   Six Months Ended
   June 30,
   2017  2016
       
Consulting expense   1,275      
Investor relations   829      
Meals and entertainment   292      
Office expense   58    35 
Rent expense   862    —   
Transfer Agent   920    804 
Utilities   757      
Website   450    —   
   $5,443   $839 
           

 

NOTE 11 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

As at the date of the filing of these financial statements management has determined that there are no events requiring reporting.

 

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks.

 

This form 10-Q contains certain statements that are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For this purpose any statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as “may”, “will”, “expect”, “believe”, “anticipate”, “estimate, or “continue” or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements by their nature involve substantial risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially depending on a variety of factors, many of which are not within our control. These factors include but are not limited to economic conditions generally and in the industries in which we may participate; competition within our chosen industry, including competition from much larger competitors; technological advances and failure to successfully develop business relationships.

 

Based on our financial history since inception, our auditor has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, as of June 30, 2017, we had an accumulated deficit totaling $3,016,959. This raises substantial doubts about our ability to continue as a going concern.

 

Plan of Operation

 

BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc. (the Company” or “BlackStar”) was incorporated in the State of Delaware on December 18, 2007 as NPI08, Inc. (“NPI08”). In January 2010, NPI08 acquired an ownership interest in Black Star Energy Group, Inc., a Colorado Corporation. BlackStar Energy then merged into NPI08, with NPI08 being the surviving entity. Concurrently, NPI08 changed its name to BlackStar Energy Group, Inc. On January 25, 2016, International Hedge Group, Inc. signed an agreement to acquire a 95% interest in the Company. The name was changed to BlackStar Enterprise Group, Inc. in August of 2016.

The Company is a Delaware corporation organized for the purpose of engaging in any lawful business. The Company intends to act as a merchant bank as at the date of these financial statements. It currently trades on the Pink Sheets under the symbol “BEGI”.

We intend to expend funds over the next four quarters as follows:

3rd Quarter 2017   ·         Loans ·         $250,000
    ·         Operations ·         $50,000
       
4th Quarter 2017   ·         Loans ·         $250,000
    ·         Operations ·         $50,000
       
1st Quarter 2018   ·         Loans ·         $250,000
    ·         Operations ·         $50,000
       
2nd Quarter 2018   ·         Loans ·         $250,000
    ·         Operations ·         $50,000

 

Our Budget for operations in the next year is as follows:

    
Working Capital – Loans  $1,000,000 
Legal, Audit and Accounting  $100,000 
Fees, rent, travel and general & administrative expenses  $100,000 
   $1,200,000 

 

The Company may change any or all of the budget categories in the execution of its business model. None of the line items are to be considered fixed or unchangeable. The Company may need substantial additional capital to support its budget. We have not recognized revenues from our operational activities.

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Based on our current cash reserves of approximately $2,968 as of June 30, 2017, we have the cash for an operational budget of less than one month.  We intend to offer a private placement of stock or Notes to investors in order to achieve $1,200,000 in funding in the next six months. We intend to commence this offering in fall of 2017. If we are unable to generate enough revenue to cover our operational costs, we will need to seek additional sources of funds.  Currently, we have no committed source for any funds as of date hereof.  No representation is made that any funds will be available when needed.  In the event funds cannot be raised if and when needed, we may not be able to carry out our business plan and could fail in business as a result of these uncertainties.

The independent registered public accounting firm’s report on our financial statements as of December 31, 2016, includes a “going concern” explanatory paragraph that describes substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.

While our cash reserves were only $2,968, our parent company, IHG, has agreed to fund on an interim basis any shortfall in our cash reserves. We would use our funds to pay legal, accounting, office rent and general and administrative expense. We have estimated $50,000 per quarter in 2017 in operations costs which includes legal, accounting, travel, general and administrative, audit, rent, telephones and miscellaneous.

Results of Operations

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2017

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had no revenue, no cost of revenues, and no gross profit. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, we recognized a net loss of $(21,447) compared to a net loss of $(14,293) during the three months ended June 30, 2016. The net loss was a result of $14,795 in interest income, which was then decreased offset by higher operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2017. Our operating expenses included $115 in depreciation, $19,660 in legal and professional fees, and $1,717 in general and administrative fees, for a total of $36,242 for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 compared to same period in 2016

 

During the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we had no revenue, no cost of revenues, and no gross profit. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we recognized a net loss of $(23,143) compared to a net loss of $(18,653) during the six months ended June 30, 2016. The net loss in the period reflects in accrual of interest income, which was then offset by higher operating expenses for the period ended June 30, 2017. Our operating expenses included $115 in depreciation, $34,965 in legal and professional fees, and $5,443 in general and administrative fees, Registration Expense of $12,500, $28,000 in filing fees for a total of $55,965 for the six months ended June 30, 2017. In the same period in 2016, we incurred $10,314 in consulting and $839 in general and administrative expense for a total of $11,153.

 

Net loss per share for the six month period in 2017 and 2016 was less that $(.01) per share.

   

Our auditor has expressed substantial doubt as to whether we will be able to continue to operate as a “going concern” due to the fact that the Company has an accumulated deficit of $(3,016,959) as of June 30, 2017, compared to an accumulated deficit of $(2,993,815) at December 31, 2016, and has not yet established an ongoing source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs and allow it to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent on the Company obtaining the adequate capital to fund operating losses until it becomes profitable. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate capital, it could be forced to cease operations.

 

 Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

At June 30, 2017, we have total current assets of $35,763 consisting of $2,968 in cash, and accrued interest receivable of $32,795. Current liabilities at June 30, 2017 were $445,567 and consisted of accounts payable of $5,067 and loan payable to a related party of $440,500. At June 30, 2017, we had a deficit of working capital.

 

On June 14, 2017, the Company received notice from the holders of warrants as to their intentions to convert the warrants into shares of common stock of the Company. The Company instructed the transfer agent to proceed with the issuance of 16,320,000 shares of the common stock of the Company. This exercise was carried out on a “cashless exercise” which meant that the actual exercise resulted in no cash being received by the Company. The number of shares of common stock to be issued in exchange for the warrants was calculated by using the closing price of the stock on the last trading day prior to the exchange which was $1.25. The value of the warrant was subtracted from the trading price which was then multiplied by the number of warrants

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being exercised. This result was then divided by the last trading price to determine the number of shares to be issued. At the same time that these warrants were exercised International Hedge Group agreed to surrender 16,320,000 shares of the common stock of the Company that it holds. This transaction produced no financial consequence to the Company.

We do not currently have any consulting agreements.

 

We do not currently have any outstanding debts, including promissory notes or other bank debt other than loans payable to a related party in the amount of $440,500. On September 23, 2011, the Company received $50,000 in the form of cash as a temporary loan from a director of the Company. The Company has elected to accrue interest at the rate of 6% per annum non-compounding. The Company has not received any notice of default and has continued to accrue interest on its books at the rate of 6% each year. During the month of August 2016 the Company agreed to issue 200,000 shares of its common stock in satisfaction for this indebtedness along with all accrued interest, and authorized the shares conditioned upon receipt of a release.

On July 11, 2011, the Company received $200,000 in the form of cash in exchange for a promissory note bearing interest at the rate of 6% per annum. The note does not specify that the interest is compounding therefore the Company is accruing the expense at a simple interest rate of 6%. The Company has not received any notice of default and has continued to accrue interest on its books at the rate of 6% each year. During the month of August 2016 the Company issued 700,000 shares of its common stock in exchange for this indebtedness along with all accrued interest.

As at June 30, 2017, our cash balance was $2,968 as compared to $Nil at June 30, 2016. We intend to attempt to raise capital through several sources: a) partner venture funds, b) private placements of our stock, c) loans from our parent IHG. We do not anticipate generating sufficient amounts of revenues to meet our working capital requirements. Consequently, we intend to make appropriate plans to ensure sources of additional capital in the future to fund growth and expansion through additional equity or debt financing or credit facilities.

Our total assets at June 30, 2017 were $536,961 compared to $265,604 as of December 31, 2016.

We do not have terms or committed sources of capital of any type at this time. If we are able to raise additional capital, we intend to make additional loans and would intend to use the funds repaid from the loans to a) retire debt, and b) fund additional loans to companies, and c) to provide operational funds.

We have been, and intend to continue, working toward identifying and obtaining new sources of financing. No assurances can be given that we will be successful in obtaining additional financing in the future.  Any future financing that we may obtain may cause significant dilution to existing stockholders. Any debt financing or other financing of securities senior to common stock that we are able to obtain will likely include financial and other covenants that will restrict our flexibility. Any failure to comply with these covenants would have a negative impact on our business, prospects, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

If adequate funds are not available, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate portions of our operations or obtain funds through arrangements with strategic partners or others that may require us to relinquish rights to certain of our assets. Accordingly, the inability to obtain such financing could result in a significant loss of ownership and/or control of our assets and could also adversely affect our ability to fund our continued operations and our expansion efforts.

We do not anticipate that we will purchase any significant equipment over the next twelve months.

We do not anticipate any significant changes in the number of employee unless we significantly increase the size of our operations. We believe that we do not require the services of additional independent contractors to operate at our current level of activity. However, if our level of operations increases beyond the level that our current staff can provide, we may need to supplement our staff in this manner.

Financing Activities

 

During the quarter ended June 30, 2017, the Company received $0 from subscription agreements or private placement offerings. The Company also received shareholder contributions in the amount of $0 in the three months ended June 30, 2017.

 

On January 25, 2016, the Company received and agreed to a purchase of its common stock from International Hedge Group, Inc. (IHG) to purchase a 95% controlling interest in the Company. At the closing IHG was to provide the Company with a promissory note in the amount of $200,000 payable over a 180 day period in increments as the buyer is able to achieve funding. As at the date of the annual report on Form 10-K the Company had received $200,000 in cash.

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During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company received $Nil in private placement subscriptions for the Company’s common stock. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received $200,000 in private placement subscriptions for the Company’s common stock and issued 44,400,000 shares of common stock and 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock. During the year ended December 31, 2016 the Company issued 1,312,549 to consultants for services rendered and in exchange for debt, with the shares valued at $52,504.

During the period ended June 30, 2017 the Company received no shareholder subscriptions. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received $216,580 in shareholder contributions to be used in the Company’s regular activities. As of December 31, 2016, the Company has used these proceeds on the Company’s operations and purchases.

Investing Activities

 

Due to an increase in notes receivable, net cash used in investing activities was $(290,500) for the six month period. Net cash provided by financing activities was $252,500 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, and was solely due to an increase in notes payable to a related party. Our notes payable increased to $290,500 to a related party in the six month period. There was no increase in this amount in the second quarter.

 

The Company used $251,659 in investing activities for the year ended December 31, 2016, with $1,659 going to fixed assets and $250,000 being used for Notes Receivable. 

Operating Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, we used $(51,707) in cash for our net operating activities, compared to $Nil used in operating activities for the same period in 2016. The increased operating expenses are due to the Company’s ongoing startup of operations.

During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company used cash in the amount of $1,296,670 in operating activities, compared to $Nil over the previous year.

Going Concern

 

We have only a very limited amount of cash and have incurred operating losses and limited cash flows from operations since inception. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had accumulated deficit of $3,016,959 and $2,993,815 respectively and we will require additional working capital to fund operations through 2017 and beyond. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our financial statements included in this Form 10-Q do not include any adjustments related to recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result should we be unable to continue as a going concern. The audited financial statements included in the Company’s recent annual report on Form 10-K have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern and do not include any adjustments that might result if we cease to continue as a going concern.

 

Based on our financial history since inception, in their report on the financial statements for the period ended December 31, 2016, our independent registered public accounting firm has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern. There is no assurance that any revenue will be realized in the future.

 

There can be no assurance that we will have adequate capital resources to fund planned operations or that any additional funds will be available to us when needed or at all, or, if available, will be available on favorable terms or in amounts required by us. If we are unable to obtain adequate capital resources to fund operations, we may be required to delay, scale back or eliminate some or all of our operations, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and ability to operate as a going concern.

 

Short Term

 

On a short-term basis, we have not generated revenues sufficient to cover our growth oriented operations plan. Based on prior history, we may continue to incur losses until such a time that our revenues are sufficient to cover our operating expenses and growth oriented operations plan. As a result we may need additional capital in the form of equity or loans, none of which is committed as of this filing.

 

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Capital Resources

 

We have only common stock as our capital resource, and our assets, cash and receivables.

 

We have no material commitments for capital expenditures within the next year, however, as operations are expanded substantial capital will be needed to pay for expansion and working capital.

 

Need for Additional Financing

 

We do not have capital sufficient to meet our growth plans. We have made equity and debt offerings in order to support our growth plans, to date, and may do so in the future.

 

No commitments to provide additional funds have been made by our management or other stockholders. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that any additional funds will be available to us to allow coverage of our expenses as they may be incurred.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

None

 

Item 3. Quantitative and 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

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is accumulated and communicated to management including our principal executive officer/principal financial officer as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Management has carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Due to the lack of personnel and outside directors, management acknowledges that there are deficiencies in these controls and procedures. The Company anticipates that with further resources, the Company will expand both management and the board of directors with additional officers and independent directors in order to provide sufficient disclosure controls and procedures.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) or 15d-15(f)) during the quarter ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

None.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

Not Applicable to Smaller Reporting Companies.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

None.

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

None.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

Not Applicable.

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

None.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Exhibits. The following is a complete list of exhibits filed as part of this Form 10-Q. Exhibit numbers correspond to the numbers in the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

 

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a–14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 1350 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS XBRL Instance Document (1)
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (1)
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (1)
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document (1)
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (1)
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document (1)

 

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

 

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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.

 

  BLACKSTAR ENTERPRISE GROUP, INC.
                       (Registrant)
     
Dated: August 14, 2017 By: /s/ John Noble Harris
    John Noble Harris
    (Chief Executive Officer, Principal Executive
    Officer)
     
Dated: August 14, 2017 By: /s/ Joseph E. Kurczodyna
    Joseph E. Kurczodyna
    (Chief Financial Officer, Principal Accounting
    Officer)
     

 

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