BOTS, Inc./PR - Quarter Report: 2019 October (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 October 31, 2019
[ ] 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: 000-55986
mCig, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada |
27-4439285 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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10752 Deerwood Park Blvd, Suite 100, Jacksonville, Florida |
32256 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
(Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code |
(570) 778-6459 |
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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 [ ]
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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 [ ]
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, 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.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [√] | |
As of December 15, 2019, the Company had 488,624,596 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value outstanding. | |
Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format Yes [ ] No [√] |
mCig, Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 31, 2019 and April 30, 2019 (unaudited) |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) |
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 (unaudited) |
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) |
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures |
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings |
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Item 1A. Risk Factors |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures |
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Item 5. Other Information |
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Item 6. Exhibits |
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SIGNATURES |
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Interim Condensed Financial Statements and Notes to Interim Financial Statements
General
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Therefore, they do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders' equity in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Except as disclosed herein, there has been no material change in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2019. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending April 30, 2020.
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mCig, Inc. | |||||
and SUBSIDIARIES | |||||
Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||
ASSETS | |||||
October 31, 2019 |
April 30, 2019 | ||||
(unaudited) |
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 80,869 |
$ 281,832 | |||
Accounts receivable, net |
105,761 |
265,181 | |||
Inventory |
453,218 |
818,359 | |||
Work in Progress |
- |
21,605 | |||
Notes and other receivable |
700,101 |
130,193 | |||
Prepaid expenses |
3,840 |
13,940 | |||
Total current assets |
1,343,789 |
1,531,110 | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
171,698 |
2,676,734 | |||
Cost basis investment |
685,949 |
911,534 | |||
Equity investments |
2,642,462 |
- | |||
Intangible assets, net |
579,735 |
486,896 | |||
Total assets |
$ 5,423,633 |
$ 5,606,274 | |||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ 348,611 |
$ 830,621 | |||
Due to shareholder |
41,930 |
1,219,412 | |||
Other current liabilities |
240,152 |
391,885 | |||
Deferred revenue |
280 |
20,977 | |||
Total current liabilities |
630,973 |
2,462,895 | |||
Long term liabilities |
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Notes payable |
313,706 |
275,000 | |||
Total long term liabilities |
313,706 |
275,000 | |||
Total Liabilities |
944,679 |
2,737,895 | |||
Stockholders' equity |
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Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; |
435 |
435 | |||
4,350,000 issued and outstanding, as | |||||
of October 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. |
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value, voting; 560,000,000 shares |
48,663 |
51,512 | |||
authorized; 486,624,596 and 516,974,596 shares issued, and |
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outstanding, as of April 30, 2019 and April 30, 2018, respectively. |
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Treasury stock |
(680,330) |
(680,330) | |||
Additional paid in capital |
13,812,446 |
13,968,212 | |||
Accumulated deficit |
(8,700,264) |
(9,265,671) | |||
Total stockholders' equity |
4,480,950 |
4,074,158 | |||
Non-controlling interest |
(1,996) |
(1,205,779) | |||
Total equity |
4,478,954 |
2,868,379 | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity |
$ 5,423,633 |
$ 5,606,274 | |||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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mCig, Inc. | |||||||||||
and SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||||||
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) | |||||||||||
For the three months ended October 31, |
For the six months ended October 31, | ||||||||||
2019 |
2018 |
2019 |
2018 | ||||||||
Sales |
$ 376,952 |
$ 548,036 |
$ 874,353 |
$ 1,178,710 | |||||||
Construction costs |
- |
30,905 |
- |
180,100 | |||||||
Merchandise |
153,906 |
335,973 |
333,272 |
561,820 | |||||||
Commissions |
18,518 |
16,014 |
28,658 |
49,475 | |||||||
Merchant fees, shipping, and other costs |
111,994 |
64,845 |
167,942 |
136,883 | |||||||
Amortization and depreciation as a COG |
- |
121,159 |
- |
241,976 | |||||||
Total Cost of Sales |
284,418 |
568,896 |
529,872 |
1,170,254 | |||||||
Gross Profit |
92,534 |
(20,860) |
344,481 |
8,456 | |||||||
Selling, general, and administrative |
174,604 |
154,953 |
307,565 |
241,045 | |||||||
Professional fees |
21,529 |
121,212 |
40,123 |
220,598 | |||||||
Stock based compensation |
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108,000 |
28,990 | |||||||
Marketing & advertising |
7,740 |
(10,537) |
41,661 |
29,451 | |||||||
Research and development |
- |
- |
- |
- | |||||||
Consultant fees |
65,297 |
164,330 |
166,134 |
443,976 | |||||||
Bad Debts |
13,092 |
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16,243 |
- | |||||||
Amortization and depreciation |
71,808 |
73,760 |
141,604 |
149,887 | |||||||
Total operating expenses |
354,070 |
503,718 |
821,330 |
1,113,947 | |||||||
Income (Loss) from operations |
(261,536) |
(524,578) |
(476,849) |
(1,105,491) | |||||||
Other income (expense) |
1,118,577 |
23,045 |
1,036,109 |
23,581 | |||||||
Net income (loss) before non-controlling interest |
857,041 |
(501,533) |
559,260 |
(1,081,910) | |||||||
Loss on discontinued operations |
- |
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(11,583) |
- | |||||||
Net income(loss) before minority interest |
857,041 |
(501,533) |
547,677 |
(1,081,910) | |||||||
Gain attributable to non-controlling interest |
30,140 |
105,787 |
19,069 |
238,290 | |||||||
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest |
$ 887,181 |
$ (395,746) |
$ 566,746 |
$ (843,620) | |||||||
Basic and diluted (Loss) per share: |
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Income(Loss) per share from continuing operations |
0.0017 |
(0.0008) |
0.0011 |
(0.0018) | |||||||
Income(Loss) per share |
0.0017 |
(0.0008) |
0.0011 |
(0.0018) | |||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
513,636,726 |
502,437,639 |
514,937,096 |
462,457,256 | |||||||
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 5 |
mCig, Inc. | ||||||
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Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) | ||||||
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For the Six Months Ended October 31, | ||||||
2019 |
2018 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net (Loss) |
566,746 |
$ (1,081,910) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net |
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Cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
141,604 |
391,864 | ||||
Common stock issued for services |
108,000 |
28,990 | ||||
Net effect to cash flow from non-consolidation |
(157,193) |
- | ||||
Minority Interest in earnings of subsidiaries, Net |
153,365 |
- | ||||
Decrease (Increase) in: |
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Accounts receivable, net |
159,420 |
24,698 | ||||
Other receivable |
51,450 |
(102,857) | ||||
Inventories |
386,746 |
(256,434) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
10,100 |
73,917 | ||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and taxes payable |
(443,304) |
228,376 | ||||
Deferred revenue |
(20,697) |
29,777 | ||||
Reserve for uncollectable accounts |
- |
(35) | ||||
Total adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash |
389,491 |
418,296 | ||||
Net cash provided In operating activities |
956,237 |
(663,614) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Increase (Decrease) in: |
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Cost basis investments |
- |
(629,482) | ||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment |
162,233 |
26,025 | ||||
Acquisition of intangible assets |
9,782 |
61,404 | ||||
Net cash received in investing activities |
172,015 |
(542,053) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Borrowing from related party, net |
(1,177,482) |
620,527 | ||||
Notes payable |
(151,733) |
67,334 | ||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net |
- |
389,446 | ||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
(1,329,215) |
1,077,307 | ||||
Net change in cash |
(200,963) |
(128,360) | ||||
Cash at beginning of year |
281,832 |
511,950 | ||||
Cash at end of period |
$ 80,869 |
$ 383,590 | ||||
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flows Information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ 30,140 |
$ - | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ - |
$ - | ||||
Non-cash Investing and Financing Activities: |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 6 |
mCig, Inc. Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated audited financial statements of mCig, Inc., (the "Company", "we", "our"), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries:
· CAL Foundation (FKA NewCo2, Inc.,) (“CALF”) – 80% ownership · mCig Internet Sales, Inc., (“MINT”) · Tuero Asset Management, Inc. (“TAMI”) · Vapolution, Inc., (“VAPO”) · VitaCig, Inc., (“VITA”)
Description of Business
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 30, 2010 originally under the name Lifetech Industries, Inc. Effective August 2, 2013, the name was changed from "Lifetech Industries, Inc." to "mCig, Inc." reflecting the new business model. All agreements related to the Lifetech business were terminated and closed as of April 30, 2014. It will not have any impact on the current and future operations because all of these agreements are related to the previous business directions of the Company.
The Company initially earned revenue through wholesale and retail sales of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and accessories in the United States. It offered electronic cigarettes and related products through its online store at www.mcig.org, as well as through the company’s wholesale, distributor, and retail programs. We expanded operations to include the VitaCig brand in 2014. Due to the recent awareness and negative publicity associated with vaping, we elected to shut down this part of the Company’s operation on October 31, 2019. The Company sold the websites and trademarks effective October 31, 2019 in exchange for the reduction of accounts payable to Michael Hawkins, the Company’s former CFO and Paul Rosenberg. (see related party transactions)
The Company has been involved in the marijuana and cannabinoid (CBD), and electronic cigarette industries. It currently markets, sales, services, and distributes cannabis wholesale supplies, CBD products, software, and electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and accessories internationally and in the United States.
In FY2015 we began offering hemp based cannabinoid (“CBD”) products through various websites and wholesale distribution. In 2016 the Company expanded its products and services to include construction. In 2018 we added consulting services in the cannabis industry. In addition, we launched a social media platform, 420Cloud, in the cannabis markets. The Company continues to look at strategic acquisitions and product and service developments for future growth. We are currently incubating a cannabis supply company.
In 2018 we added agriculture by entering into a relationship with FarmOn! Foundation, a not-for-profit New York based business, planting approximately 13-acres of hemp crops under a license obtained by FarmOn! Foundation in New York state. FarmOn! Foundation has unilaterally attempted to terminate the agreement, has failed to compensate MCIG for the crop, and has failed to reimburse MCIG the funds paid for production of the hemp. MCIG has initiated legal action to protect its shareholders rights and to ensure MCIG is properly compensated for the endeavor.
We acquired approximately two acres of land in California City, California and obtained three cannabis licenses (cultivating, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis products in California). We subsequently transferred the property to Paul Rosenberg in exchange for debt reduction. (See related party transactions)
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In addition, the Company continues to look at strategic acquisitions in product and service developments for future growth. On June 30, 2018 we acquired 80% of CBJ Distributing, a cannabis supply company in Nevada. On December 12, 2019 we entered into a settlement agreement with minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing, where MCIG would relinquish its ownership of CBJ Distributing in exchange for $120,000 and the return of 4,526,419 shares of MCIG common stock owned by the minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing. The payment of the $120,000 will be paid over a 13 month period, with $45,000 paid on December 12, 2019, $25,000 due on January 25, 2020, and the remainder to be paid in 12 equal month installments of $4,166.
MCIG entered into a joint venture agreement with BRRX, Inc., to manage multiple pharmaceutical operations, in anticipation of the development of a premiere retail CBD division.
During this fiscal year, we operated multiple websites (which are not incorporated as part of this Form 10Q report). The Company’s primary website is www.mciggroup.com
Subsidiaries of the Company
The Company currently operates, in addition to mCig, Inc., the following subsidiaries which are consolidated:
CAL Foundation (FKA Newco2, Inc)
NewCo2, Inc., was created on January 19, 2018 as a California not-for-profit company. We own 80% of the not-for-profit business. NewCo2, Inc., maintains three cannabis licenses in the State of California. On August 6, 2018 the name was changed to Cal Acres Foundation, Inc.
CBJ Distributing, LLC
On June 30, 2018 the company elected to exercise its option to acquired Cannabiz Supply with an effective date of May 1, 2018. The purchase price was $3,457,796.
mCig Internet Sales, Inc.
On June 1, 2016, the Company incorporated mCig Internet Sales, Inc., (“mCig Internet”) in the state of Florida in order to operate our CBD business and to consolidate all wholesale and online retail sales from various websites. mCig Internet is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Tuero Asset Management, Inc.
We incorporated Tuero Asset Management, Inc., in which to manage all our intellectual and intangible assets.
Vapolution, Inc.
On January 23, 2014, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement acquiring 100% ownership in Vapolution, Inc., which manufactures and retails home-use vaporizers. As part of this transaction, .mCig, Inc. issued 5,000,000 common shares to shareholders of Vapolution, Inc. in two separate payments of 2,500,000 common shares. The shareholders of Vapolution, Inc. retained the right to rescind the transaction, which expired on January 23, 2015 but was extended to May 23, 2015. Subsequently, on August 25, 2015, the final payment to the shareholders of Vapolution as extended to September 30, 2015 and the right to rescind the transaction was extended to June 30, 2017. On April 30, 2015 the Company impaired the $625,000 initial investment into Vapolution, Inc., but maintains the $67,500 investment on its balance sheet for the second payment.
On January 23, 2014, Paul Rosenberg, CEO of mCig, Inc. cancelled an equal amount (2,500,000 shares) of common shares owned by him resulting in a net non-dilutive transaction to existing mCig, Inc. shareholders. The remaining 2,500,000 of common shares owned by Paul Rosenberg were cancelled to offset the 2,500,000 new shares issued from the treasury to complete the purchase of Vapolution, Inc.
On January 17, 2017 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the previous owners of Vapolution, Inc., whereby they returned to the Company 1,700,000 shares of MCIG common stock, $961 in cash, and $40,541 in inventory. Prior to this, Vapolution was not incorporated in to the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Effective January 17, 2017 we began consolidating Vapolution with the Company’s financial reports. Vapolution, Inc., is wholly owned by mCig, Inc. We closed the Vapolution operation on December 12, 2019.
VitaCig, Inc.
On May 26, 2016 we incorporated VitaCig, Inc., (“VitaCig”) in the state of Florida. VitaCig headquarters our global e-cig operations. VitaCig, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. We closed the VitaCig operation on October 31, 2019.
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Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, the wholly owned subsidiaries of MINT, TAMI, VAPO, and VITA. We have also consolidated our subsidiaries in which we have controlling interest. These subsidiaries include CAACRES, and CALF. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Concentration of Credit Risk and Significant Customers Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash investments and accounts receivable. The Company places its temporary cash investments with financial institutions insured by the FDIC.
Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the diverse group of customers to whom the Company sells. The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts when events and circumstances regarding the collectability of its receivables warrant based upon factors such as the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, other information and past bad debt history. The outstanding balances are stated net of an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Under Topic 606, revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
· identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer; · identification of the performance obligations in the contract; · determination of the transaction price; · allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and · recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
Segment Information In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, the Company is required to report financial and descriptive information about its reportable operating segments. The Company identifies its operating segments as divisions based on how management internally evaluates separate financial information, business activities and management responsibility. Company management has determined that reporting segments are no longer required as the company currently operates in the retail market. We will continue to report the segments for historical purposes as applicable in order to properly compare the retail segment through April 30, 2020. In addition to the corporate segment, the Company reporting segments for FY 2019 were:
· Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Distribution · Retail Sales · Media and Technology · Agriculture
Inventory In accordance with ASU 2015-11 – Inventory (Topic 330) – Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory, the Company’s inventory consists of finished product, mCig products valued at the lower of cost or market valuation under the first-in, first-out method of costing.
As of October 31, 2019, the Company had no allowance for obsolescence
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Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant and equipment (“PPE”) are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Additions, improvements and major replacements that extend the life of the asset are capitalized.
Depreciation and amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of depreciable assets, which are generally three to five years.
Accounts Receivable The Company's accounts receivable in its retail operations. As the retail division is either paid through credit card processing and prepaid wholesale purchases, the Company projects insignificant amounts of outstanding accounts receivable for its retail division. The Company recognizes receipt of payment at the time the funds are deposited with the merchant services account of the Company. When the merchant services vendor determines to maintain a reserve for potential refunds and chargebacks, the Company reviews the reserve, to i) determine if the reserve is probably uncollectible, and ii) if a loss is probable, a reasonable estimate of the amount of the loss. We then allocate a portion of the reserve for bad debt, in accordance with FASB ASC 450-20-25-2. Once the vendor releases the funds, the bad debt reserve is appropriately reversed. At the time of acquisition of CBJ the Company accepted the accounts receivable with a lien on the stock issued as collateral for the collection of those receivables. As of October 31, 2019, the Company has created a reserve of $124,926 for the accounts receivable for CBJ. Due to the discontinued operations of Grow Contractors and the settlement agreement, the Company has eliminated the construction reserve for the period ending October 31, 2018. The Company recognized $124,926 and $586,525 as an uncollectable reserve for the three months ending October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively.
Intangible Assets The Company’s intangible assets consist of certain website development costs that is amortized over their useful life in accordance with the guidelines of ASC 350-30 General Intangible Other than Goodwill and ASC 350-50 Website Development Costs.
Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share The Company follows ASC Topic 260 – Earnings Per Share, and FASB 2015-06, Earnings Per Share to account for earnings per share. Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations are determined by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per share calculations are determined by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common share equivalents outstanding. During periods when common stock equivalents, if any, are anti-dilutive they are not considered in the computation.
Basic net earnings (loss) per common share are computed by dividing the net earnings (loss) for the period by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share are computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common stock equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Dilutive common stock equivalent shares consist of Series A convertible preferred stock, convertible debentures, stock options and warrant common stock equivalent shares.
Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist principally of cash and trade receivables. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to trade receivables are limited due to the clients that comprise our customer base and their dispersion across different business and geographic areas. We estimate and maintain an allowance for potentially uncollectible accounts and such estimates have historically been within management's expectations.
We rely almost exclusively on one Chinese factory as our principle supplier for our e-cig products. Therefore, our ability to maintain operations is dependent on this third-party manufacturer.
Our cash balances are maintained in accounts held by major banks and financial institutions located in the United States. The Company may occasionally maintain amounts on deposit with a financial institution that are in excess of the federally insured limit of $250,000. The risk is managed by maintaining all deposits in high quality financial institutions. The Company had $0 and $0 in excess of federally insured limits at April 30, 2019 and 2018.
Note 3. Going Concern
The Company's financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. Because the business is new and has a limited history and relatively few sales, no certainty of continuation can be stated. The accompanying financial statements for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
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The Company has suffered losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit, which raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern.
Management is taking steps to raise additional funds to address its operating and financial cash requirements to continue operations in the next twelve months. Management has devoted a significant amount of time in the raising of capital from additional debt and equity financing. However, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon raising additional funds through debt and equity financing and generating revenue. There are no assurances the Company will receive the necessary funding or generate revenue necessary to fund operations. The financial statements contain no adjustments for the outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 4. Property, Plant and Equipment
The following is a detail of equipment at October 31, 2019 and April 30, 2019: |
Property, Plant, and Equipment
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As of October 31, |
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As of April 30, | ||||||||||
2019 |
2019 | |||||||||||
Office furniture |
$ |
1,792 |
$ |
29,090 | ||||||||
Rollies machine |
5,066 |
5,066 | ||||||||||
Computer equipment |
1,723 |
1,544 | ||||||||||
420 Cloud |
- |
3,129,412 | ||||||||||
Farm equipment |
- |
30,765 | ||||||||||
Warehouse equipment |
193,388 |
67,471 | ||||||||||
Land |
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- |
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292,500 | ||||||||
Total acquisition cost |
$ |
201,969 |
$ |
3,555,848 | ||||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
30,271 |
835,986 | ||||||||||
Write-down |
- |
43,128 | ||||||||||
Total property, plant, and quipment |
$ |
171,698 |
$ |
2,676,734 | ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense on property, plant and equipment was $14,850 and $451,858 for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Note 5: Work in Progress
The Company reports its development of the facilities for its land owned in California as work in progress. The Company has expended funds in site development and design. The Company expended $0 for the quarter ending October 31, 2019 and $21,605 for the year ended April 30, 2019. The Company no longer tracks Work in Progress as it no longer has an ownership interest in CAAcres, Inc.
Note 6: Inventory
Inventory is primarily held in retail sales. Inventory consists of resale items. We had $453,218 in inventory as of October 31, 2019 compared to $410,193 as of April 30, 2019.
Note 7: Accounts Receivable
The Company’s accounts receivable is from its direct customers. From our direct customers we have $230,687.
We utilize high risks credit card processing companies. Vendors tasked with accepting all credit card payments for purchases from its customers, are typically held in escrow for potential chargebacks. As traditional credit card processing is unavailable in the cannabis markets, we utilize services that require greater holding periods and higher retention requirements. The Company has negotiated the settlement of CBJ Distributing and as such all the accounts for outstanding receivable owed by customers, including the reserve for uncollectible accounts expects to be eliminated going forward. We have created a reserve for uncollectable accounts in the amount of $124,926 for the period ending October 31, 2019.
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Note 8. Intangible Assets: The following reflects our intangible assets: |
Intangible Assets | ||||||
As of |
As of | |||||
|
October 31, 2019 |
|
April 30, 2019 | |||
Domains |
$ |
290,468 |
$ |
365,847 | ||
Trademarks |
400,000 |
455,860 | ||||
Website |
22,841 |
30,491 | ||||
California City cannabis licenses |
|
|
228,085 |
|
|
- |
VitaCBD |
|
200,000 |
|
200,000 | ||
Total acquisition cost |
$ |
1,141,394 |
$ |
1,052,198 | ||
Less: Amortization |
(555,684) |
(486,447) | ||||
Adjustment for sale of asset |
- |
(72,880) | ||||
Write-offs |
|
(5,975) |
|
(5,975) | ||
Current Intangible Assets |
$ |
579,735 |
$ |
486,896 |
Note 9. Cost Basis Investments
The Company has invested $3,713,194 through October 31, 2019. A breakdown of these investments includes: |
Cost Basis Investments | |||||||||||||
As of |
As of | ||||||||||||
|
October 31, 2019 |
|
April 30, 2019 | ||||||||||
Stony Hill Corp |
$ |
700,000 |
|
$ |
700,000 | ||||||||
Omni Health, Inc |
152,023 |
152,023 | |||||||||||
CBJ Distributing Option |
|
- |
|
|
- | ||||||||
New York Hemp Pilot Program |
- |
50,000 | |||||||||||
California City cannabis licenses |
- |
225,585 | |||||||||||
Agri-Contractors, LLC |
- |
160,008 | |||||||||||
Redfern BioSystems, Inc. |
|
9,949 |
|
9,949 | |||||||||
Total acquisition cost |
$ |
861,972 |
$ |
1,297,565 | |||||||||
Impairment |
|
(176,023) |
|
(386,031) | |||||||||
Total current value |
$ |
685,949 |
$ |
911,534 | |||||||||
Note 10. Equity Investments
As OBITX is no longer a subsidiary controlled by the Company we have reclassified the investment as an equity basis investment. Effective May 1, 2019 OBITX is no longer consolidated with MCIG's financial statements. The Company records its equity investment (loss) as other income (expense) on the profit and loss statement. The Company has recorded a loss of $156,698 for the 6 months ended October 31, 2019. Note 11. Business Segments: The Company no longer operates primarily in segments. We will continue to report segments for fiscal year 2020 in order to provide our shareholders a comparable performance capability. In FY2019, which ended April 30, 2019, we had 4 segments; i) cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution, ii) retail sales, iii) technology, and iv)agriculture, and vi) corporate. 12 |
Information concerning the revenues and operating income (loss) for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018, and the identifiable assets for the segments in which the Company operates are shown in the following table: |
Business Segments | ||||||
For the quarter ended October 31, 2019 |
CMD |
Retail |
Technology |
Agriculture |
Corporate |
Total |
Revenue |
$ - |
$ 376,952 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 376,952 |
Segment Income (Loss) from Operations |
- |
(143,121) |
- |
- |
1,030,302 |
887,181 |
Total Assets |
- |
746,596 |
- |
- |
4,659,137 |
5,405,633 |
Capital Expenditures |
- |
162,233 |
- |
- |
280,707 |
442,940 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
- |
28,731 |
- |
- |
43,077 |
71,808 |
For the quarter ended October 31, 2018 |
CMD |
Retail |
Technology |
Agriculture |
Corporate |
Total |
Revenue |
$ - |
$ 501,716 |
$ 46,320 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 548,036 |
Segment Income from Operations |
(111,163) |
35,040 |
(109,597) |
(55,867) |
(154,169) |
(395,756) |
Total Assets |
664,916 |
735,100 |
4,254,170 |
(173,445) |
6,204,684 |
11,685,425 |
Capital Expenditures |
- |
(72,637) |
312 |
(26,234) |
(238,119) |
(336,698) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
2,070 |
25,900 |
121,805 |
2,067 |
43,077 |
194,919 |
Business Segments | ||||||
For the six months ended October 31, 2019 |
Construction |
Retail |
Technology |
Agriculture |
Corporate |
Total |
Revenue |
$ - |
$ 874,353 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 874,353 |
Segment Income (Loss) from Operations |
- |
(107,923) |
- |
- |
674,669 |
566,746 |
Total Assets |
- |
746,496 |
- |
- |
4,659,137 |
5,405,633 |
Capital Expenditures |
- |
162,233 |
- |
- |
9,782 |
172,015 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
- |
55,450 |
- |
- |
86,154 |
141,604 |
For the six months ended October 31, 2018 |
Construction |
Retail |
Technology |
Agriculture |
Corporate |
Total |
Revenue |
$ 70,000 |
$ 1,062,390 |
$ 46,320 |
$ - |
$ - |
$ 1,178,710 |
Segment Income from Operations |
(231,595) |
151,761 |
(254,452) |
(199,716) |
(309,630) |
(843,632) |
Total Assets |
664,916 |
735,100 |
4,254,170 |
(173,445) |
6,204,684 |
11,685,425 |
Capital Expenditures |
- |
72,637 |
277,966 |
(503,554) |
(232,470) |
(385,421) |
Depreciation and Amortization |
4,141 |
53,927 |
233,507 |
4,134 |
96,154 |
391,863 |
Note 12. Non-GAAP Accounting and GAAP Reconciliation – Net Income and EBITDA
The Company reports all financial information required in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company believes, however, that evaluating its ongoing operating results will be enhanced if it also discloses certain non-GAAP information because it is useful to understand MCIG’s performance that many investors believe may obscure MCIG’s ongoing operational results. For example, MCIG uses non-GAAP net income (Adjusted Net Income), which excludes stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, costs from acquisitions, restructurings and other infrequently occurring items, non-cash deferred tax provision and litigation and related settlement costs. MCIG uses EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, which adjusts net income (loss) for amortization of intangible assets, impairment of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, costs related to acquisitions, restructuring and other infrequently occurring items, settlement of litigation, gains or losses on dispositions, pro forma adjustments to exclude lines of business that have been acquired during the periods presented, current cash tax provision, depreciation, and interest expense (income), net. The company believes that excluding certain costs from Adjusted Net Income and EBITDA provides a meaningful indication to investors of the expected on-going operating performance of the company. Whenever MCIG uses such historical non-GAAP financial measures, it provides a reconciliation of historical non-GAAP financial measures to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these historical non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
The following tables reflect the non-GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively. 13 |
mCig, Inc. and SUBSIDIARIES Adjusted Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
| ||||||||
For the quarter ended October 31, |
For the six months ended October 31, | |||||||
2019 |
2018 |
2019 |
2018 | |||||
Sales |
$ 376,952 |
$ 548,036 |
$ 874,353 |
$ 1,178,710 | ||||
Construction costs |
- |
30,905 |
- |
180,100 | ||||
Merchandise |
153,906 |
335,973 |
333,272 |
561,820 | ||||
Commissions |
18,518 |
16,014 |
28,658 |
49,475 | ||||
Merchant fees, shipping, and other costs |
111,994 |
64,845 |
167,942 |
136,883 | ||||
Amortization and depreciation as a COG |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Total Cost of Sales |
284,418 |
447,737 |
529,872 |
928,278 | ||||
Gross Profit |
92,534 |
100,299 |
344,481 |
250,432 | ||||
Selling, general, and administrative |
174,604 |
154,953 |
307,565 |
241,045 | ||||
Professional fees |
39,029 |
121,212 |
57,623 |
220,598 | ||||
Stock based compensation |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Marketing & advertising |
7,740 |
(10,537) |
41,661 |
29,451 | ||||
Research and development |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Consultant fees |
65,297 |
164,330 |
166,134 |
443,976 | ||||
Bad Debts |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Amortization and depreciation |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Total operating expenses |
286,670 |
429,958 |
572,983 |
935,070 | ||||
Income (Loss) from operations |
(194,136) |
(329,659) |
(228,502) |
(684,638) | ||||
Other income (expense) |
- |
- |
- |
- | ||||
Net income from operations |
(194,136) |
(329,659) |
(228,502) |
(684,638) | ||||
Loss on discontinued operations |
- |
- |
11,583 |
- | ||||
Net income(loss) before minority interest |
(194,136) |
(329,659) |
(240,085) |
(684,638) | ||||
Gain attributable to non-controlling interest |
30,140 |
105,787 |
19,069 |
238,290 | ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest |
$ (163,996) |
$ (223,872) |
$ (221,016) |
$ (446,348) | ||||
Basic and diluted (Loss) per share: |
||||||||
Income(Loss) per share from continuing operations |
(0.0003) |
(0.0004) |
(0.0004) |
(0.0010) | ||||
Income(Loss) per share |
(0.0003) |
(0.0004) |
(0.0004) |
(0.0010) | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted |
513,636,726 |
502,437,639 |
514,937,096 |
462,457,256 |
The following table is a reconciliation of the EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income (non-GAAP measures) to the Net Income with the GAAP Consolidated Statements of Operation for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and October 31, 2018, respectively.
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Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation
| ||||
As of October 31, | ||||
2019 |
2018 | |||
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT of OPERATIONS: |
||||
Net Income (Loss) |
$ 549,246 |
$ (843,632) | ||
Interest |
11,894 |
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Depreciation and Amortization |
141,604 |
391,863 | ||
EBITDA |
$ 702,744 |
$ (451,752) | ||
Adjustment for Non-Intangible Asset Depreciation |
(14,409) |
- | ||
Stock Based Compensation |
108,000 |
28,990 | ||
Gains not in ordinary course of business |
(1,204,701) |
(23,581) | ||
Loss on discontinued operations |
11,583 |
|||
Loss on investments |
156,698 |
- | ||
Gain attributable to non-controlling interest |
19,069 |
- | ||
Adjusted net income |
$ (221,016) |
$ (446,343) |
Note 13. Acquisition
On May 1, 2018, the Company exercised its option to acquire CBJ Distributing, LLC. The Company acquired all cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, inventory, fixed assets, and intellectual property for a total of $3,578,861. The Company issued $3,388,078 in MCIG stock at the rate of $0.29 per share and paid $190,783 in cash a\through reduction of loans, option price, and accounts receivable owed by CBJ Distributing to the Company. As a condition to this acquisition, the Company entered into Employment Agreements with Charlie Fox and Alex Levitsky.
In accordance to rule, the following table reflects the determination of the purchase price of the CBJ Distributing, LLC business: |
Acquisition of CBJ Distributing | |||
Cash |
|
$ |
112,557 |
Accounts Receivable |
158,064 | ||
Prepaid Expenses |
|
|
3,840 |
Inventory |
385,379 | ||
Fixed Assets |
|
|
47,758 |
Total assets acquired |
$ |
707,598 | |
Current Liabilities |
|
$ |
94,226 |
Total liabilities assumed |
$ |
94,226 | |
Total Purchase Price | |||
Stock issued as part of acquisition (11,293,593) |
|
$ |
3,388,078 |
Reduction of Loan Receivable |
1,529 | ||
Reduction of Accounts Receivable |
|
|
139,254 |
Conversion of stock option |
|
50,000 | |
Total Purchase Price |
|
$ |
3,578,861 |
Total assets acquired |
(707,598) | ||
Total liabilities assumed |
|
|
94,226 |
Gains in assets |
|
|
540 |
Investment into CBJ Distributing |
$ |
2,966,029 |
The Company adjusted the investment to $ 1,198,272 during its impairment analysis at the conclusion of the April 30, 2019 fiscal year audit.
On December 12, 2019 we entered into a settlement agreement with minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing, where MCIG would relinquish its ownership of CBJ Distributing in exchange for $120,000 and the return of 4,526,419 shares of MCIG common stock owned by the minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing. The payment of the $120,000 will be paid over a 13-month period, with $45,000 paid on December 12, 2019, $25,000 due on January 25, 2020, and the remainder to be paid in 12 equal month installments of $4,166.
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The Company adjusted the investment to $ 1,198,272 during its impairment analysis at the conclusion of the April 30, 2019 fiscal year audit.
Note 14. Related Parties and Related Party Transactions
The Company entered a Line of Credit with Paul Rosenberg (see Subsequent Events) for up to $100,000 in funding on May 1, 2016. During 2016, the Company had various transactions in which Paul Rosenberg, the Company’s CEO and Chairman of the Board personally paid expenses on behalf of the Company. As of April 30, 2018, the Company borrowed $173,312 from Paul Rosenberg. On May 1, 2018, the Company increased the amount of the Line of Credit and Convertible Promissory Note for up to $250,000 in funding by Paul Rosenberg to accurately record the day-to-day transactions of the Company and Paul Rosenberg. In February 2019 we increased the line of credit to $1,000,000. On August 1, 2019 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Paul Rosenberg. The Company transferred the 80% ownership of CAAcres, Inc., with a book value of $414,105 to Paul Rosenberg in exchange for eliminating the debt of $1,221,871 that was owed under the Line of Credit Agreement as of July 31, 2019. The Company recorded the $907,766 forgiven by Paul Rosenberg as a gain on the sale of an asset. This transaction was not an arms length transaction; however, the benefits were clearly favorable to MCIG. Since August 1, 2019 the Company has borrowed an additional $41,930 from Paul Rosenberg to sustain operations.
OBITX has a line of credit agreement with MCIG for up to $1,000,000. Currently OBITX has borrowed $639,358 against the line of credit. The line of credit has been periodically extended to support the initial operations of OBITX. OBITX was previously consolidated with MCIG financial statements, but effective May 1, 2019 MCIG no longer has a controlling interest in OBITX.
On October 23, 2019 Paul Rosenberg retired 30,000,000 shares of common stock.
On October 31, 2019 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Paul Rosenberg and Michael Hawkins (who is no longer a related party). MCIG owed Paul Rosenberg $295,724.99 in accounts payable and owed Michael Hawkins $129,140.21 in accounts payable. Paul Rosenberg and Michael Hawkins forgave these balances in exchange for the assignment of the $100,000 senior secured loan owed by Redfern BioSystems, Inc., to MCIG and the VitaCig assets (websites and trademarks), in which the Company was no longer conducting business. The book value of the VitaCig assets was $27,931. The Company recorded the difference between the amount it owed to Paul Rosenberg and Michael Hawkins and the value of the assets it transferred as a gain on the sale of an asset. This transaction was not an arms length transaction; however, the benefits were clearly favorable to MCIG.
Note 15. Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
As of October 31, 2019, the Company was authorized to issue 560,000,000 common shares at a par value of $0.0001. As of October 31, 2019, the Company had issued and outstanding 486,624,596 common shares.
During the six months ended October 31, 2019 the Company issued 1,500,000 for legal services rendered. In addition, on October 23, 2019, Paul Rosenberg retired 30,000,000 shares of common stock.
Preferred Stock
The Company has authorized 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, of which it has designated 23,000,000 as Series A Preferred, at $0.0001 par value. The Company has 4,350,000 issued and outstanding as of October 31, 2019. Each share of the Preferred Stock has 10 votes on all matters presented to be voted by the holders of the Company’s common stock.
Note 16. Subsequent Events
On December 12, 2019 we entered into a settlement agreement with minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing, where MCIG would relinquish its ownership of CBJ Distributing in exchange for $120,000 and the return of 4,526,419 shares of MCIG common stock owned by the minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing. The payment of the $120,000 will be paid over a 13-month period, with $45,000 paid on December 12, 2019, $25,000 due on January 25, 2020, and the remainder to be paid in 12 equal month installments of $4,166.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2019.
Certain statements in this section contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this report and not clearly historical in nature are forward-looking, and the words “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “intends,” “potential,” and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) generally are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Any statements in this report that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed from time to time in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement for events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made except as required by law.
HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
We were incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 30, 2010 originally under the name Lifetech Industries, Inc. All agreements related to the Lifetech business were terminated and closed as of April 30, 2014. Effective August 2, 2013, the name was changed from "Lifetech Industries, Inc." to "mCig, Inc." The Company’s common stock is traded under the symbol “MCIG.” The Company is based in Jacksonville, Florida.
GENERAL
The Company was incorporated in the State of Nevada on December 30, 2010 originally under the name Lifetech Industries, Inc. Effective August 2, 2013, the name was changed from "Lifetech Industries, Inc." to "mCig, Inc." reflecting the new business model. All agreements related to the Lifetech business were terminated and closed as of April 30, 2014. It will not have any impact on the current and future operations because all of these agreements are related to the previous business directions of the Company.
The Company initially earned revenue through wholesale and retail sales of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and accessories in the United States. It offered electronic cigarettes and related products through its online store at www.mcig.org, as well as through the company’s wholesale, distributor, and retail programs. We expanded operations to include the VitaCig brand in 2014. Due to the recent awareness and negative publicity associated with vaping, we elected to shutdown this part of the Company’s operation on October 31, 2019. The Company sold the websites and trademarks effective October 31, 2019 in exchange for the reduction of accounts payable to Michael Hawkins, the Company’s former CFO and Paul Roseberg. (see related party transactions)
The Company has been involved in the marijuana and cannabinoid (CBD), and electronic cigarette industries. It currently markets, sales, services, and distributes cannabis wholesale supplies, CBD products, software, and electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and accessories internationally and in the United States.
In FY2015 we began offering hemp based cannabinoid (“CBD”) products through various websites and wholesale distribution. In 2016 the Company expanded its products and services to include construction. In 2018 we added consulting services in the cannabis industry. In addition, we launched a social media platform, 420Cloud, in the cannabis markets. The Company continues to look at strategic acquisitions and product and service developments for future growth. We are currently incubating a cannabis supply company.
In 2018 we added agriculture by entering into a relationship with FarmOn! Foundation, a not-for-profit New York based business, planting approximately 13-acres of hemp crops under a license obtained by FarmOn! Foundation in New York state. FarmOn! Foundation has unilaterally attempted to terminate the agreement, has failed to compensate MCIG for the crop, and has failed to reimburse MCIG the funds paid for production of the hemp. MCIG has initiated legal action to protect its shareholders rights and to ensure MCIG is properly compensated for the endeavor.
We acquired approximately two acres of land in California City, California and obtained three cannabis licenses (cultivating, manufacturing, and distribution of cannabis products in California). We subsequently transferred the property to Paul Rosenberg in exchange for debt reduction. (See related party transactions)
In addition, the Company continues to look at strategic acquisitions in product and service developments for future growth. On June 30, 2018 we acquired 80% of CBJ Distributing, a cannabis supply company in Nevada. On December 12, 2019 we entered into a settlement agreement with minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing, where MCIG would relinquish its ownership of CBJ Distributing in exchange for $120,000 and the return of 4,526,419 shares of MCIG common stock owned by the minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing. The payment of the $120,000 will be paid over a 13 month period, with $45,000 paid on December 12, 2019, $25,000 due on January 25, 2020, and the remainder to be paid in 12 equal month installments of $4,166.
MCIG entered into a joint venture agreement with BRRX, Inc., to manage multiple pharmaceutical operations, in anticipation of the development of a premiere retail CBD division.
During this fiscal year, we operated multiple websites (which are not incorporated as part of this Form 10K report). The Company’s primary website is www.mciggroup.com
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INDUSTRY OVERVIEWS
Cannabis Industry
In the United States, the use and possession of cannabis is illegal under federal law for any purpose, by way of the Controlled Substances Act of 1970. Under the CSA, cannabis is classified as a Schedule I substance, determined to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use – thereby prohibiting even medical use of the drug. At the state level, however, policies regarding the medical and recreational use of cannabis vary greatly, and in many states conflict significantly with federal law.
The medical use of cannabis is legalized (with a doctor's recommendation) in 33 states, four out of five permanently inhabited U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Fourteen other states have laws that limit THC content, for the purpose of allowing access to products that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive component of cannabis. Although cannabis remains a Schedule I drug, the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment prohibits federal prosecution of individuals complying with state medical cannabis laws.
The recreational use of cannabis is legalized in 11 states (Alaska, California, Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, and Washington) the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. Another 15 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized Commercial distribution of cannabis is allowed in all jurisdictions where cannabis has been legalized, except Vermont and the District of Columbia. Prior to January 2018, the Cole Memorandum provided some protection against the enforcement of federal law in states that have legalized, but it was rescinded by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Although the use of cannabis remains federally illegal, some of its derivative compounds have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for prescription use. Cannabinoid drugs which have received FDA approval are Marinol (THC), Syndros (THC), Cesamet (nabilone), and Epidiolex (cannabidiol). For non-prescription use, cannabidiol derived from industrial hemp is legal at the federal level but legality (and enforcement) varies by state.
The dichotomy between federal and state laws has also limited the access to banking and other financial services by marijuana businesses. The U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Department of Treasury issued guidance for banks considering conducting business with marijuana dispensaries in states where those businesses are legal, pursuant to which banks must now file a Marijuana Limited Suspicious Activity Report that states the marijuana business is following the government’s guidelines with regard to revenue that is generated exclusively from legal sales. However, since the same guidance noted that banks could still face prosecution if they provide financial services to marijuana businesses, it has led to the widespread refusal of the banking industry to offer banking services to marijuana businesses operating within state and local laws.
E-Cig Industry
The e-cigarette market was valued at $11.5 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 21.6% during 2019-2024. Rising awareness pertaining to harmful effects of smoking is one of the major drivers observed in the market. Moreover, changing consumer preferences, increasing number of vape shops and designated stores, as well as new product innovations are propelling the growth of the e-cigarette market.
Based on product, the e-cigarette market is categorized into cig-a-like, vaporizer, T-Vapor and vape mod; of which, vaporizer category accounted for the highest share in 2018, owing to its moderate cost, dense aerosol production, and flexibility where it can be used with different type of flavors. Development in vaping technology and increased flavor offerings are further expected to attract more users to the existing customer base. Furthermore, e-cigarette manufacturers have been promoting their offerings as an economical alternative to the traditional tobacco cigarettes, which might attract more users.
On the basis of distribution channel, e-cigarette market has been categorized into tobacconist, hypermarket/supermarket, vape shops, online, and others. Among these, tobacconist category has led the distribution channel, closely followed by vape shops. However, market for online channels is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period, owing to the increasing adoption of e-commerce; where manufacturers are either selling their product through online partner channels like Amazon, Alibaba, Craigslist or through their own online portals.
On the basis of region, Europe has been observed as the largest e-cigarette market, globally. Majority of the revenues can be attributed to the U.K., France, and Russian markets. The level of e-cigarette usage is increasing across the region, where according to European Union (EU), one in seven traditional cigarette smokers classify themselves as current e-cigarette smokers.
In the United States, in 2016, the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) finalized a rule extending the regulatory authority to cover all tobacco products, including vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, electronic cigarettes (E-Cigarettes), e-pipes, and all other Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (“ENDS”). FDA now regulates the manufacture, import, packaging, labeling, advertising, promotion, sale, and distribution of ENDS. This includes components and parts of ENDS but excludes accessories.
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Under the new guidance, all companies that make, modify, mix, manufacture, fabricate, assemble, process, label, repack, relabel, or import any tobacco product are considered tobacco product manufacturers. Importers of finished tobacco products may be distributors and manufacturers of tobacco products. Importers who do not own or operate a domestic establishment engaged in the manufacture, preparation, compounding or processing of a tobacco product are not required to register their establishment or provide product listing. However, they must comply with all other applicable tobacco product manufacturer requirements.
More than 95% of our e-cig sales are international sales.
Cannabidiol (CBD) Industry
Since 1992, when the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) was discovered, many different studies have been conducted on the role it plays in our health and disease management. Since we all possess an ECS, it makes logical sense that we would all benefit in some way with the inclusion of CBD and other cannabinoids in our daily lives.
This research coupled with the spreading legalization of recreational and medical cannabis is why CBD has become mainstream. The increasing worldwide access to CBD products is dispelling many of the myths around it. People who are new to cannabis are recognizing its benefits. The continued growth of the cannabis industry will rely on educating people who are unfamiliar or wary about the plant.
Additionally, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp farming, removing this plant rich in CBD from the Controlled Substance Act and restoring it to its traditional place as an agricultural commodity. This bill will allow states to regulate hemp farming and move forward the industrialization of the hemp plant. As this scale up hemp-based CBD products will become ever more common. The hemp-CBD market is projected to grow from just under $600 million in 2018 to $22 billion by 2022.
Hemp Industry
There are an estimated 25,000 products derived from hemp, that fall into nine submarkets: agriculture, textiles, recycling, automotive, furniture, food and beverages, paper, construction materials, and personal care.
The estimated total retail value of hemp products sold in the U.S. in 2016 was $688 million, a 20% increase from the previous year. There is an average of 15% annual growth in U.S. retail sales from 2010-2015. China is the largest importer of raw and processed hemp fiber in the U.S. Canada is the predominant importer of hemp seed and oil cake.
DESCRIPTION OF SUBSIDIARIES
mCig Internet Sales, Inc.
On June 1, 2016, the Company incorporated mCig Internet Sales, Inc., (“mCig Internet”) in the state of Florida in order to operate our CBD business and to consolidate all wholesale and online retail sales from various websites. mCig Internet is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
VitaCig, Inc.
On May 26, 2016 we incorporated VitaCig, Inc., (“VitaCig”) in the state of Florida. VitaCig headquarters our global e-cig operations. VitaCig, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
Tuero Asset Management, Inc.
We incorporated Tuero Asset Management, Inc., in which to manage all our intellectual and intangible assets.
CAL Acres Foundation (FKA Newco2, Inc)
Cal Foundation was created on January 19, 2018 as a California not-for-profit company. We own 80% of the not-for-profit business. Cal Foundation maintains three cannabis licenses in the State of California.
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Vapolution, Inc.
On January 23, 2014, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement acquiring 100% ownership in Vapolution, Inc., which manufactures and retails home-use vaporizers. As part of this transaction, .mCig, Inc. issued 5,000,000 common shares to shareholders of Vapolution, Inc. in two separate payments of 2,500,000 common shares. The shareholders of Vapolution, Inc. retained the right to rescind the transaction, which expired on January 23, 2015 but was extended to May 23, 2015. Subsequently, on August 25, 2015, the final payment to the shareholders of Vapolution as extended to September 30, 2015 and the right to rescind the transaction was extended to June 30, 2018. On April 30, 2015 the Company impaired the $625,000 initial investment into Vapolution, Inc., but maintains the $67,500 investment on its balance sheet for the second payment. On January 23, 2014, Paul Rosenberg, CEO of mCig, Inc. cancelled an equal amount (2,500,000 shares) of common shares owned by him resulting in a net non-dilutive transaction to existing mCig, Inc. shareholders. The remaining 2,500,000 of common shares owned by Paul Rosenberg were cancelled to offset the 2,500,000 new shares issued from the treasury to complete the purchase of Vapolution, Inc.
On January 17, 2018 the Company entered into a settlement agreement with the previous owners of Vapolution, Inc., whereby they returned to the Company 1,700,000 shares of MCIG common stock, $961 in cash, and $40,541 in inventory. Prior to this, Vapolution was not incorporated in to the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Effective January 17, 2018 we began consolidating Vapolution with the Company’s financial reports. Vapolution, Inc., is wholly owned by mCig, Inc. Vapolution was shut down on December 15, 2019.
Cannabiz Supply, LLC
On June 30, 2019 the company elected to exercise its option to acquired Cannabiz Supply with an effective date of May 1, 2019. The purchase price was $3,457,796.
On December 12, 2019 we entered into a settlement agreement with minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing, where MCIG would relinquish its ownership of CBJ Distributing in exchange for $120,000 and the return of 4,526,419 shares of MCIG common stock owned by the minority shareholders of CBJ Distributing. The payment of the $120,000 will be paid over a 13-month period, with $45,000 paid on December 12, 2019, $25,000 due on January 25, 2020, and the remainder to be paid in 12 equal month installments of $4,166.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these 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 our estimates, including those related to uncollectible receivables, inventory valuation, deferred compensation and contingencies.
We base our estimates on historical performance and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates allow us to make judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.
We believe the following accounting policies are our critical accounting policies because they are important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and they require critical management judgments and estimates about matters that may be uncertain. If actual results or events differ materially from those contemplated by us in making these estimates, our reported financial condition and results of operations for future periods could be materially affected.
Results of operations for three months ended October 31, 2019
Our operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows: |
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2018 | ||||||
Sales |
$ 376,952 |
$ 548,036 | |||||
Cost of Sales |
284,418 |
568,896 | |||||
Gross Profit |
92,534 |
(20,860) | |||||
Total Operating Expenses |
354,070 |
503,718 | |||||
Other Income |
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1,118,577 |
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23,045 | ||
Net Profit(Loss) from Continuing Operations |
857,041 |
(501,533) |
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Results of Operations
Revenue
Our revenue from operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $376,952 compared to $548,036, a decrease of $171,084 from the three months ended October 31, 2018. This decrease is primarily a result of the non-consolidation of OBITX which recognized $46,320 in revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2018, along with a decrease of $124,764 in retail revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2018.
Cost of Goods Sold
Our cost of goods sold for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $284,418 compared to $568,896 for the three months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is primarily elimination of construction cost of goods of $30,905 along with a decrease in amortization and depreciation previously associated with OBITX for the period ending October 31, 2018 but is no longer consolidated in the quarter ending October 31, 2019. Merchandise cost was reduced by $182,067 to $153,906 for the period ending $153,906.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $92,534 compared to a loss of $20,860 for the three months ended October 31, 2018. The gross profit of $92,534 for the three months ended October 31, 2019 represents approximately 25% as a percentage of total revenue. The gross loss of $20,860 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 represents approximately 104% as a percentage of total revenue. This increase in the gross profit is primarily attributed to the exclusion of amortization of assets directly associated with sales through OBITX which is no longer consolidated.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses decreased by $149,648 to $354,070 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, from $503,718 for the three months ended October 31, 2018.
The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $99,683, consulting fees of $99,033, and amortization and depreciation of $1,952 offset with an increase in selling, general, and administration of $19,651, marketing of $18,277, and bad debts of $13,092.
Our total operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2019 of $354,070 consisted of $174,604 of selling, general and administrative expenses, $21,529 of professional fees, consulting expense of $65,297, marketing expense of $7,740, bad debts of $13,092 and $71,808 of amortization and depreciation expenses. Our general and administrative expenses consist of bank charges, telephone expenses, meals and entertainments, computer and internet expenses, postage and delivery, office supplies and other expenses.
Net (Loss)
Our net profit of $857,041 for the three months ended October 31, 2019 from a net loss of $501,533 for the three months ending October 31, 2018 represents a gain of $1,358,574. The decrease in net profit compared to the prior period net loss is primarily a result of the gross profit increase of $113,394, a decrease in operating expenses of $149,648 offset with other income of $1,118,577.
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Results of operations for six months ended October 31, 2019
Our operating results for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows: |
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2018 | ||||||
Sales |
$ 874,353 |
$ 1,178,710 | |||||
Cost of Sales |
529,872 |
1,170,254 | |||||
Gross Profit |
344,481 |
8,456 | |||||
Total Operating Expenses |
821,330 |
1,113,947 | |||||
Other Income |
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Net Profit(Loss) from Continuing Operations |
559,260 |
(1,081,910) |
Revenue
Our revenue from operations for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $874,353 compared to $1,178,710, a decrease of $304,357 from the six months ended October 31, 2018. This decrease is primarily a result of the elimination of construction income along with a decrease of $188,037 in retail revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2018.
Cost of Goods Sold
Our cost of goods sold for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $529,872 compared to $1,170,254 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is primarily elimination of construction cost of goods of $180,100 along with a decrease in amortization and depreciation previously associated with OBITX for the period ending October 31, 2018 but is no longer consolidated in the quarter ending October 31, 2019.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $344,481 compared to $8,456 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. The gross profit of $344,481 for the six months ended October 31, 2019 represents approximately 39% as a percentage of total revenue. The gross profit of $8,456 for the six months ended October 31, 2018 represents less than 1% as a percentage of total revenue. This increase in the gross profit is primarily attributed to the exclusion of amortization of assets directly associated with sales through OBITX which is no longer consolidated.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses decreased by $292,617 to $821,330 for the six months ended October 31, 2019, from $1,113,947 for the six months ended October 31, 2018.
The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $180,475, consulting fees of $277,842, and amortization and depreciation of $8,283 offset with an increase in selling, general, and administration of $66,520, bad debts of $16,243, and stock based compensation of $79,010
Our total operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2019 of $821,330 consisted of $307,565 of selling, general and administrative expenses, $108,000 in stock based compensation, $40,123 of professional fees, consulting expense of $166,134, marketing expense of $41,661, bad debts of $16,243 and $141,604 of amortization and depreciation expenses. Our general and administrative expenses consist of bank charges, telephone expenses, meals and entertainments, computer and internet expenses, postage and delivery, office supplies and other expenses.
Net Profit (Loss)
Our net profit of $559,260 for the six months ended October 31, 2019 from a net loss of $1,081,910 for the six months ending October 31, 2018 represents a reduction of loss of $1,641,170. The increase gain compared to the prior period net loss is primarily a result of the gross profit increase of $336,025, a decrease in operating expenses of $292,617 offset with other income and expenses net gain of $1,012,528.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Introduction
During the six months ended October 31, 2019 we utilized $200,963 in cash. Our cash on hand as of October 31, 2019 was $80,869.
Cash Requirements
We had cash available of $80,869 as of October 31, 2019. Based on our revenues, cash on hand and current monthly burn rate, around break-even, we believe that our operations are sufficient to fund operations through April 2020.
Sources and Uses of Cash
Operations
Our operations provided a gain of $956,237 in cash by operating activities for the six months ended October 31, 2019, as compared to the use of $663,614 for the six months ended October 31, 2018.
Net cash used by operations consisted primarily of the net gain of $566,746 offset by non-cash expenses of $141,604 in depreciation and amortization of intangible assets, $108,000 in stock based compensation, and $153,365 in minority interest earnings of subsidiaries, net, offset by $157,193 in the net effect to cash from non-consolidation of OBITX. Additionally, changes in assets and liabilities consisted of decreases of $159,420 in accounts receivable, prepaid expenses of $10,100, inventory of 386,746 and other receivables of $51,450 with decreases in deferred revenue of $20,697, and $443,304 in accounts payable.
Investments
We gained $172,015 in investing activities for the six months ended October 31, 2019 compared to spending in investing activities of $542,053 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. Our investing activities was primarily the purchase of new equipment in CBJ Distributing. The gain was primarily through the sale of assets owned.
Financing
We had net cash used in financing activities of $1,329,215 while we had net proceeds of $1,077,307 for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively. Our financing activities consisted of a decrease of $1,177,482 in due to related party and $151,733 in notes payable.
Adjusted results of operations for three months ended October 31, 2019
Our adjusted operating results for the three months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows: |
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2018 | ||||||
Sales |
$ 376,952 |
$ 548,036 | |||||
Cost of Sales |
284,418 |
447,737 | |||||
Gross Profit |
92,534 |
100,299 | |||||
Total Operating Expenses |
286,570 |
429,958 | |||||
Net Loss from Continuing Operations |
(194,136) |
(329,659) |
Adjusted Results of Operations
Adjusted Revenue
Our adjusted revenue from operations for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $376,952 compared to $548,036, a decrease of $171,084 from the three months ended October 31, 2018. This decrease is primarily a result of the non-consolidation of OBITX which recognized $46,320 in revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2018, along with a decrease of $124,764 in retail revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2018.
Adjusted Cost of Goods Sold
Our adjusted cost of goods sold for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $284,418 compared to $447,737 for the three months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is due to the elimination of construction cost of goods, and merchandise cost reducted by $182,067 to $153,906 for the period.
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Adjusted Gross Profit
Our adjusted gross profit for the three months ended October 31, 2019 was $92,534 compared to $100,299 for the three months ended October 31, 2018. The gross profit of $92,534 for the three months ended October 31, 2019 represents approximately 25% as a percentage of total revenue. The gross profit of $100,299 for the three months ended October 31, 2018 represents approximately 18% as a percentage of total revenue.
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Our adjusted operating expenses decreased by $143,288 to $286,670 for the three months ended October 31, 2019, from $447,737 for the three months ended October 31, 2018.
The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $82,183 and consulting fees of $99,033 offset with an increase in selling, general, and administration of $19,651, marketing of $18,277.
Our total adjusted operating expenses for the three months ended October 31, 2019 of $286,670 consisted of $174,604 of selling, general and administrative expenses, $39,029 of professional fees, consulting expense of $65,297, marketing expense of $7,740. Our general and administrative expenses consist of bank charges, telephone expenses, meals and entertainments, computer and internet expenses, postage and delivery, office supplies and other expenses.
Adjusted Net Loss
Our adjusted net loss of $194,136 for the three months ended October 31, 2019 from a net loss of $329,659 for the three months ending October 31, 2018 represents a gain of $135,523. The decrease in net loss is primarily a result of, a decrease in operating expenses of $143,288 offset with the gross profit decrease of $7,765.
Adjusted Results of operations for six months ended October 31, 2019
Our adjusted operating results for the six months ended October 31, 2019 and 2018 are summarized as follows: |
Six months ended October 31, | |||||||
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2018 | ||||||
Sales |
$ 874,353 |
$ 1,178,710 | |||||
Cost of Sales |
529,872 |
928,278 | |||||
Gross Profit |
344,481 |
250,432 | |||||
Total Operating Expenses |
572,983 |
935,070 | |||||
Net Profit(Loss) from Continuing Operations |
(228,502) |
(694,025) |
Adjusted Revenue
Our adjusted revenue from operations for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $874,353 compared to $1,178,710, a decrease of $304,357 from the six months ended October 31, 2018. This decrease is primarily a result of the elimination of construction income along with a decrease of $188,037 in retail revenue for the six months ended October 31, 2018.
Adjusted Cost of Goods Sold
Our cost of goods sold for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $529,872 compared to $928,278 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. The decrease is primarily elimination of construction cost of goods, along with a decrease of $228,548 in retail revenue for the three months ended October 31, 2018.
Adjusted Gross Profit
Our adjusted gross profit for the six months ended October 31, 2019 was $344,481 compared to $250,432 for the six months ended October 31, 2018. The gross profit of $344,481 for the six months ended October 31, 2019 represents approximately 39% as a percentage of total revenue. The gross profit of $250,432 for the six months ended October 31, 2018 represents approximately 21% as a percentage of total revenue. 24 |
Adjusted Operating Expenses
Our adjusted operating expenses decreased by $362,087 to $572,983 for the six months ended October 31, 2019, from $935,070 for the six months ended October 31, 2018.
The decrease was primarily due to the decrease in professional fees of $162,975 and consulting fees of $277,842 offset with an increase in selling, general, and administration of $66,520 and marketing and advertising of $12,210.
Our total adjusted operating expenses for the six months ended October 31, 2019 of $572,983 consisted of $307,565 of selling, general and administrative expenses, $57,623 of professional fees, consulting expense of $166,134 and marketing expense of $41,661. Our general and administrative expenses consist of bank charges, telephone expenses, meals and entertainments, computer and internet expenses, postage and delivery, office supplies and other expenses.
Adjusted Net (Loss)
Our adjusted net loss of $228,502 for the six months ended October 31, 2019 from a net loss of $694,025 for the six months ending October 31, 2018 represents a reduction of loss of $456,136. The decrease in adjusted net loss compared to the prior period adjusted net loss is primarily a result of the adjusted gross profit increase of $94,049 and a decrease in operating expenses of $362,087.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no 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 that we consider material.
Going Concern
Our financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles, which contemplate the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. Because the business is relatively new and has a short history and relatively few sales, no certainty of continuation can be stated. The accompanying financial statements for the three months ended October 31, 2019 have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
The Company has suffered losses from operations and has an accumulated deficit, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We are a smaller reporting company and therefore, we are not required to provide information required by this Item of Form 10-Q.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of October 31, 2019. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that there are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures.
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Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their desired control objectives. Additionally, in evaluating and implementing possible controls and procedures, management is required to apply its reasonable judgment. Based on the evaluation described above, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of the end of the period covered by this report because we did not document our Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 internal controls and procedures.
As funds become available to us, we expect to implement additional measures to improve disclosure controls and procedures such as implementing and documenting our internal controls procedures.
Changes in internal controls over financial reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 31, 2019 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls
A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met. The Company’s management, including its Principal Executive Officer and its Principal Financial Officer, do not expect that the Company’s disclosure controls will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with associated policies or procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. Except as set forth below we are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
The Company subsidiary, Grow Contractors, Inc., along with the Company and its officers was sued by APEX Management, LLC and Apex Operations, LLC (the “Solaris” project) for the return of approximately $600,000 in cash paid for services they allege were never provided. We have countersued for the payment of approximately $425,000 in services provided that have not yet been paid for. In addition, we have sued both Michael Sassano and Ronald Sassano individually for their roles in the alleged actions. The cases were settled in August 2019, which results have been reflected in this annual filing. The case files were sealed by the state and federal courts for the protection of all parties.
The Company subsidiary, Grow Contractors, Inc., was sued for alleged faulty services provided in the state of Oregon. Grow Contractors alleges it has outstanding, unpaid invoices and services were stopped for lack of payment. The case has been sent to arbitration which is expected to be conducted within the next calendar year.
The Company’s subsidiary, CBJ Distributing, has sued multiple customers in Las Vegas for the collection of unpaid invoices. We have created a reserve for the collection should we not prevail, or the customer is unable to pay should we win.
The company subsidiary, NYAcres, has filed a lawsuit against FarmOn! Foundation, Tessa Edick (our former NYACres CEO), and multiple FarmOn! Foundation board members. We are seeking enforcement of the agreement entered into by FarmOn! Foundation and Tessa Edick. The Company has invested approximately $900,000 into this venture and has harvested 28,000 hemp plants from approximately 13 acres of land. A condition to the agreement was that FarmOn! Foundation would obtain permission for both NYAcres and FarmOn! Foundation to grow Hemp through the New York state requirement process. FarmOn! Foundation obtain the license solely in their name. We have made massive improvement to the land, acquired equipment, and had various hemp seeds in inventory when FarmOn! Foundation removed NYAcres from the site. We believe FarmOn! Foundation has utilized our hemp seeds to plant its current crop in production. FarmOn! Foundation is seeking dismissal of the lawsuit.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item. Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The Company issued 1,500,000 shares of common stock to Carl G. Hawkins for legal services provided through May 8, 2019. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item. Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
Item 5. Other Information
There have been no events that are required to be reported under this Item.
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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. |
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