CORETEC GROUP INC. - Quarter Report: 2019 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from __________ to __________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-54697
THE CORETEC GROUP INC.
(Exact Name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Oklahoma |
73-1479206 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
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Identification No.) |
6804 South Canton Avenue, Suite 150, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(918) 494-0505 |
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) |
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b- 2 of the Exchange Act.
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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ☐ No ☐
As of May 15, 2019, the issuer had 69,446,487 outstanding shares of Common Stock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - Financial Information |
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Item 1. |
Financial Statements. |
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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 Disclosure. |
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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
Item 1. Financial Statements.
THE CORETEC GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited)
March 31, |
December 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash |
$ | 72 | $ | 4,001 | ||||
Prepaid expenses |
26,585 | 37,237 | ||||||
Total current assets |
26,657 | 41,238 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
693 | 882 | ||||||
Other assets: |
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Patents, net |
1,199,427 | 1,219,484 | ||||||
Goodwill |
166,000 | 166,000 | ||||||
Deposits-other |
2,315 | 2,315 | ||||||
Total other assets |
1,367,742 | 1,387,799 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 1,395,092 | $ | 1,429,919 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficiency |
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Current liabilities: |
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Notes payable - related party, net of discount |
$ | 1,821,174 | $ | 1,702,300 | ||||
Notes and debentures payable |
81,440 | 94,764 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
691,106 | 597,843 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable - related party |
524,325 | 468,260 | ||||||
Accrued interest payable |
26,807 | 26,051 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
3,144,852 | 2,889,218 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
3,144,852 | 2,889,218 | ||||||
Stockholders' deficiency: |
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Preferred stock, Series A convertible, $0.0002 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; 345,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 |
69 | 69 | ||||||
Common stock $0.0002 par value, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized; 68,673,537 and 68,474,520 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively |
13,735 | 13,695 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
2,174,567 | 2,166,745 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit |
(3,938,131 | ) | (3,639,808 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders' Deficiency |
(1,749,760 | ) | (1,459,299 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficiency |
$ | 1,395,092 | $ | 1,429,919 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
THE CORETEC GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2019 |
2018 |
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Income: |
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Revenue |
$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Expenses: |
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Research and development |
20,057 | 20,918 | ||||||
General and administrative |
184,896 | 221,303 | ||||||
Interest |
93,370 | 96,333 | ||||||
Total expenses |
298,323 | 338,554 | ||||||
Net loss |
$ | (298,323 | ) | $ | (338,554 | ) | ||
Loss per share: |
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Basic and diluted |
$ | (0.004 | ) | $ | (0.005 | ) | ||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
68,622,677 | 67,278,621 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
THE CORETEC GROUP INC. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIENCY |
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THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 and THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 |
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Series A Preferred Stock |
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Balance December 31, 2018 |
345,000 | $ | 69 | 68,474,520 | $ | 13,695 | $ | 2,166,745 | $ | (3,639,808 | ) | $ | (1,459,299 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Common stock exchanged for liabilities |
- | - | 199,017 | 40 | 7,822 | - | 7,862 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
- | - | - | - | - | (298,323 | ) | (298,323 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance March 31, 2019 |
345,000 | $ | 69 | 68,673,537 | $ | 13,735 | $ | 2,174,567 | $ | (3,938,131 | ) | $ | (1,749,760 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Balance December 31, 2017 |
345,000 | $ | 69 | 66,785,428 | $ | 13,357 | 2,020,642 | $ | (2,593,337 | ) | $ | (559,269 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Warrants exercised |
- | - | - | - | 24,525 | - | 24,525 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Debentures converted to common stock |
- | - | 244,618 | 49 | 176 | - | 225 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Common stock exchanged for liabilities |
- | - | 522,924 | 111 | 71,768 | - | 71,879 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss for the period |
- | - | - | - | - | (338,554 | ) | (338,554 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Balance March 31, 2018 |
345,000 | $ | 69 | 67,582,970 | $ | 13,517 | $ | 2,117,111 | $ | (2,931,891 | ) | $ | 801,194 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
THE CORETEC GROUP INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Net loss |
$ | (298,323 | ) | $ | (338,554 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: |
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Depreciation |
189 | 190 | ||||||
Amortization - intangible assets |
20,057 | 20,058 | ||||||
Amortization - debt discount |
33,874 | 45,111 | ||||||
Change in: |
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Prepaid expenses |
10,652 | 8,763 | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
157,946 | (50,870 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(75,605 | ) | (315,302 | ) | ||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
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Payments on insurance premium financing |
(13,324 | ) | (12,747 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from note payable - related party |
85,000 | - | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
71,676 | (12,747 | ) | |||||
Net change in cash |
(3,929 | ) | (328,049 | ) | ||||
Cash, beginning of period |
4,001 | 470,630 | ||||||
Cash, end of period |
$ | 72 | $ | 142,581 | ||||
Supplement Disclosure of Cash flow Information |
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Cash paid during the period for interest |
$ | 2,675 | $ | 206 | ||||
Non-Cash Financing Activities |
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Debentures and warrants converted to common shares |
$ | - | $ | 24,750 | ||||
Common stock issued to satisfy accounts payable |
$ | 7,862 | $ | 71,879 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements |
THE CORETEC GROUP INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 – Business Organization, Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
Nature of Business
The Coretec Group Inc. (the “Group”) (formerly 3DIcon Corporation) (“3DIcon”) was incorporated on August 11, 1995, under the laws of the State of Oklahoma as First Keating Corporation. The articles of incorporation were amended August 1, 2003 to change the name to 3DIcon Corporation. During 2001, First Keating Corporation began to focus on the development of 360-degree holographic technology. From January 1, 2001, 3DIcon’s primary activity has been the raising of capital in order to pursue its goal of becoming a significant participant in the development, commercialization and marketing of next generation 3D display technologies.
Coretec Industries, LLC (“Coretec”), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Group (collectively the “Company”), was organized on June 2, 2015 in the state of North Dakota. Coretec is currently developing, testing, and providing new and/or improved technologies, products, and service solutions for energy-related industries including, but not limited to oil/gas, renewable energy, and distributed energy industries. Many of these technologies and products also have application for medical, electronic, photonic, display, and lighting markets among others. Early adoption of these technologies and products is anticipated in markets for energy storage (Li-ion batteries), renewable energy (BIPV), and electronics (Asset Monitoring).
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s year-end audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the previously filed Form 10-K, and in the opinion of management, reflects all adjustments necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial position of the Company. The condensed consolidated results of operations for interim periods may not be indicative of the results which may be realized for the full year.
Note 2 – Going Concern and Management’s Plans
The Company has realized a cumulative net loss of $3,938,131 for the period from inception (June 2, 2015) to March 31, 2019, has negative working capital of $3,118,195, and no revenues. The Company has insufficient revenue and capital commitments to fund the development of its planned products and to pay operating expenses. These conditions, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a year following the issuance of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern depends on the successful completion of the Company's capital raising efforts to fund the development of its planned products. The Company intends to continue to raise additional capital through grants and debt and equity financings. There is no assurance that these funds will be sufficient to enable the Company to fully complete its development activities or attain profitable operations. If the Company is unable to obtain such additional financing on a timely basis or, notwithstanding any request the Company may make, the Company’s debt holders do not agree to convert their notes into equity or extend the maturity dates of their notes, the Company may have to curtail its development, marketing and promotional activities, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately the Company could be forced to discontinue its operations and liquidate.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP, which contemplates the continuation of the Company as a going concern and the realization of assets and satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The carrying amounts of assets and liabilities presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements do not necessarily purport to represent realizable or settlement values. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Note 3 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Group and its wholly owned subsidiary, Coretec. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from the estimates and assumptions used.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. If circumstances require a long-lived asset or asset group be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by that asset or asset group to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, impairment is recognized to the extent that the carrying value exceeds its fair value. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument held by the Company:
Current assets and current liabilities - The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these items.
Notes payable - The fair value of the Company’s notes payable has been estimated by the Company based upon the liability’s characteristics, including interest rate. The carrying value approximates fair value.
Beneficial Conversion Feature of Convertible Notes Payable
The Company accounts for convertible notes payable in accordance with the guidelines established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 470-20, Debt with Conversion and Other Options, Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") 98-5, Accounting for Convertible Securities with Beneficial Conversion Features or Contingently Adjustable Conversion Ratios, and EITF 00-27, Application of Issue No 98-5 To Certain Convertible Instruments. The beneficial conversion feature of a convertible note is normally characterized as the convertible portion or feature of certain notes payable that provide a rate of conversion that is below market value or in-the-money when issued. The Company records a beneficial conversion feature related to the issuance of a convertible note when issued.
The beneficial conversion feature of a convertible note is credited to additional paid-in-capital. The intrinsic value is recorded in the consolidated financial statements as a debt discount and such discount is amortized over the expected term of the convertible note and is charged to interest expense.
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Common Share
Basic loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of vested common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted loss per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other instruments to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock.
Basic and diluted loss per shares are calculated the same for all periods presented due to the net loss. The following securities are excluded from the calculation of weighted average dilutive common shares because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive:
March 31, |
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Options |
216,557 | 2,950,066 | ||||||
Warrants |
61 | 1,061 | ||||||
Series A convertible preferred stock |
115,000 | 115,000 | ||||||
Convertible debentures |
301,164,653 | 102,389,112 | ||||||
Total potentially dilutive shares |
301,496,271 | 105,455,239 |
Subsequent Events
The Company evaluates events that have occurred after the balance sheet date but before the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. Based upon the evaluation, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements, except as disclosed in Note 6.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
The following is a summary of recent accounting pronouncements that are relevant to the Company:
In February 2016, the FASB issued accounting standards update (ASU) No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) intended to increase transparency and comparability among companies by requiring most leases to be included on the balance sheet and by expanding disclosure requirements. This is effective for public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted topic 842 using the optional transition method of adoption, under which the new standards were applied to the current period rather than restating the prior periods presented. The Company made the policy elections to not recognize lease assets and lease liabilities with an initial term of 12 months or less. The Company's only lease was a short term lease, consequently, adoption had no impact in the consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill by eliminating Step 2 from the goodwill test. Under Step 2, an entity had to perform procedures to determine the fair value at the impairment testing date of its assets and liabilities following the procedure that would be required in determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. Instead, an entity should measure goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unity with its carrying amount. The amendments in this ASU are effective beginning after December 15, 2019, however early adoption is permitted beginning January 1, 2017 and should be applied on a prospective basis. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial position and results of operations.
Note 4 – Debentures and Notes Payable
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Notes and debentures payable: |
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6.05% Insurance premium finance agreement due July 2019 |
$ | 17,765 | $ | 31,089 | ||||
4.75% Convertible debenture due June 2019 |
63,675 | 63,675 | ||||||
Total notes and debentures payable |
$ | 81,440 | $ | 94,764 | ||||
Notes payable - related party: |
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14% Term loan due June 2019 |
$ | 374,993 | $ | 374,993 | ||||
14% Term loan due June 2019 |
646,500 | 621,500 | ||||||
14% Term loan due June 2019 |
460,941 | 400,941 | ||||||
7% Convertible promissory note due June 2019, net |
250,000 | 228,627 | ||||||
7% Convertible promissory note due June 2019, net |
88,740 | 76,239 | ||||||
Total notes payable - related party |
$ | 1,821,174 | $ | 1,702,300 |
6.05% Insurance premium finance agreement, due July 2019
The Company entered into an insurance financing agreement in 2018 totaling $48,855 due July 2019 and made payments of $13,324 during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
4.75% Convertible debenture due June 2019
On November 3, 2006, the Company issued to Golden State a 4.75% convertible debenture in a principal amount of $100,000, due December 31, 2014 and subsequently extended to June 30, 2019 and warrants to buy 61 post-split equivalent shares of common stock at a post-split exercise price of $114,450 per share. In connection with each conversion, Golden State is expected to simultaneously exercise a percentage of warrants equal to the percentage of the principal being converted. There were no conversions during the three months ended March 31, 2019.
14% Term loan due June 2019, related party
On April 18, 2016, the Company entered into an unsecured loan agreement whereby Carlton James North Dakota Limited ("CJNDL”), a company owned by Mr. Simon Calton, a director of the Company, agreed to provide the Company a loan facility of up to $100,000. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company shall pay interest on the outstanding unpaid balance at the rate of 1.167% per month. The interest is due quarterly, and the principal is due June 29, 2019. CJNDL has advanced $374,993 ($274,993 in excess of the facility) on the loan as of March 31, 2019. During 2017, CJNDL agreed that the excess amount funded and any future funding under the loan will be done on the same terms and conditions as the original note.
14% Term loan due June 2019, related party
On February 24, 2016, the Company entered into an unsecured loan agreement whereby Victor Keen, Co-Chairman of the Company (“Keen”) agreed to provide the Company a loan facility of up to $300,000. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company shall pay interest on the outstanding unpaid balance at the rate of 1.167% per month. The interest is due quarterly, and the principal is due June 29, 2019. Keen has advanced $646,500 ($346,500 in excess of the facility) on the loan through March 31, 2019. During 2017, Keen agreed that the excess amount funded and any future funding under the loan will be done on the same terms and conditions as the original note.
14% Term loan due June 2019, related party
On June 1, 2015, Coretec obtained a $500,000 revolving note agreement with CJNDL. The total amount of borrowings by Coretec shall not exceed $500,000. Coretec accrues interest on the outstanding balance at the rate of 1.167% per month, payable on a quarterly basis. CJNDL has advanced $460,941 on the loan. Outstanding borrowings are secured by substantially all assets of the Company. The note is due on June 29, 2019.
7% Convertible promissory note due June 2019, related party
On March 30, 2017, the Company issued to Mr. Victor Keen, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, a 7% convertible promissory note in a principal amount of $250,000, due March 1, 2019 (“Maturity Date”), subsequently extended to June 30, 2019. The promissory note shall automatically convert into eight percent (8%) of the fully diluted outstanding shares of common stock of the Company calculated after giving effect to (a) the exercise of all outstanding options, warrants or other rights to acquire shares of common stock of the Company, (b) the conversion of all outstanding convertible or exchangeable securities, and (c) after giving effect to the issuance of common stock upon conversion of this note (the “Conversion Shares”). The conversion shall not occur until both of the following two events shall have occurred (the “Conversion Event”): (i) the consummation of the reverse split by the Company as reflected in the Preliminary Information Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2017, and (ii) the conversion of all the Company’s issued and outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into the Conversion Shares. If the Conversion Event has not occurred prior to the earlier to occur of the Maturity Date and the occurrence of an event of default, then this note shall not be automatically converted into the Conversion Shares and Mr. Victor Keen may elect, at his sole discretion, (i) to have the outstanding principal balance of this note converted into the Conversion Shares; or (ii) to declare the outstanding principal balance of this note, together with all accrued interest, be paid in accordance with the terms of the note. Such election may be made at any time on or following the Maturity Date or the occurrence of an event of default. This note is an unsecured obligation of the Company. The embedded conversion option was deemed to be a beneficial conversion feature because the active conversion price was less than the commitment date market price of the common stock. The dollar amount of the beneficial conversion feature is limited to the carrying value of the promissory note, so a $250,000 debt discount was recorded, with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital for the beneficial conversion feature. The debt discount is being amortized over the life of the debt and $21,373 and $32,610 was amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
7% Convertible promissory note due June 2019, related party
On June 21, 2017, the Company issued to Mr. Victor Keen, Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors, a 7% convertible promissory note in a principal amount of $100,000, due June 21, 2019. The promissory note shall automatically convert into four percent (4%) of the fully diluted outstanding shares of common stock of the Company calculated after giving effect to (a) the exercise of all outstanding options, warrants or other rights to acquire shares of common stock of the Company, (b) the conversion of all outstanding convertible or exchangeable securities, and (c) after giving effect to the issuance of common stock upon conversion of this note (the “Conversion Shares”). The conversion shall not occur until both of the following two events shall have occurred (the “Conversion Event”): (i) the consummation of the reverse split by the Company as reflected in the Preliminary Information Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 7, 2017, and (ii) the conversion of all of the Company’s issued and outstanding Series A Convertible Preferred Stock and Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into the Conversion Shares. If the Conversion Event has not occurred prior to the earlier to occur of the Maturity Date and the occurrence of an event of default, then this note shall not be automatically converted into the Conversion Shares and Mr. Victor Keen may elect, at his sole discretion, (i) to have the outstanding principal balance of this note converted into the Conversion Shares; or (ii) to declare the outstanding principal balance of this note, together with all accrued interest, be paid in accordance with the terms of the note. Such election may be made at any time on or following the Maturity Date or the occurrence of an event of default. This note is an unsecured obligation of the Company. The embedded conversion option was deemed to be a beneficial conversion feature because the active conversion price was less than the commitment date market price of the common stock. The dollar amount of the beneficial conversion feature is limited to the carrying value of the promissory note, so a $100,000 debt discount was recorded, with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital for the beneficial conversion feature. The debt discount is being amortized over the life of the debt and $12,501 was amortized during each of the three months periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively.
Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation, Claims, and Assessments
The Company may be involved in legal proceedings, claims and assessments arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, such matters are currently not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The Company records legal costs associated with loss contingencies as incurred and accrues for all probable and estimable settlements.
Office Lease
The Company has an office lease in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As the lease is month-to-month and cancellable at any time, it is not included as a right-of-use asset or liability. Rent expense for operating leases was $5,940 and $5,742 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 respectively. The Company is now on a month to month basis at $1,980 per month under the terms of the lease.
Note 6 – Subsequent Events
Common stock
Subsequent to March 31, 2019, the Company issued 772,950 shares of common stock in payment of $28,783 of consulting services.
Notes payable-related party
Subsequent to March 31, 2019, CJNDL advanced an additional $60,000 on the $500,000 14% Term loan due June 30, 2019, bringing the total borrowings on the note to $520,941. CJNDL agreed that the excess amount funded and any future funding under the loan will be done on the same terms and conditions as the original note.
Subsequent to March 31, 2019, Victor Keen advanced an additional $15,000 on the $300,000 14% Term loan due June 30, 2019, bringing the total borrowings on the note to $661,500. Keen previously agreed that the excess amount funded and any future funding under the loan will be done on the same terms and conditions as the original note.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations.
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes the accounts of The Coretec Group Inc., an Oklahoma corporation, together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coretec Industries LLC, a North Dakota limited liability corporation formed in North Dakota (individually referred to as “Coretec”). References in this Report to “we,” “our,” “us” or the “Group” refer to The Coretec Group Inc. and its consolidated subsidiary unless context dictates otherwise. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
Plan of Operation
Background:
On June 22, 2017, The Coretec Group Inc. (the “Group”) filed an Amended Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Oklahoma to change its name from “3DIcon Corporation” to “The Coretec Group Inc.”, which became effective on June 29, 2017.
The Group, formerly known as 3DIcon Corporation, was incorporated on August 11, 1995, under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. The Group’s primary activity has been the raising of capital in order to pursue its goal of becoming a significant participant in the development, commercialization and marketing of next generation 3D display technologies.
On September 30, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), we closed a transaction contemplated by a Share Exchange Agreement dated May 31, 2016 (the “Share Exchange Agreement”) with Coretec Industries, LLC (“Coretec”). Pursuant to the Share Exchange Agreement, Coretec became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Group (collectively, the “Company”). Coretec was organized on June 2, 2015 in the state of North Dakota. It is currently developing, testing, and providing new and/or improved technologies, products, and service solutions for medical, electronic, photonic, display, and lighting markets among others.
The combination of the two companies provides a significant number of opportunities to increase shareholder value by:
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Providing technological support to advance the refinement of CSpace image material; |
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Adding recognized expertise to the team; |
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Creating the opportunity for near-term revenue; and |
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Adding a significant portfolio of Intellectual Property. |
Recent Developments
None
Results of Operations
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018.
Revenue
We did not have revenue for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
Research and Development Expenses
The research and development expenses were $20,057 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $20,918 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The approximate $900 decrease was a result of the decrease in travel expenses related to our research and development activity.
General and Administrative Expenses
Our general and administrative expenses were $184,896 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, as compared to $221,303 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The approximate $36,000 decrease is due primarily to approximately $20,000 decrease in consulting fees, approximately $2,000 decrease in filing fees, and a decrease in marketing cost of approximately $14,000.
Interest Expense
Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $93,370 as compared to $96,333 for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The approximately $3,000 net decrease was a result of the approximately $11,000 decrease in the amount of our debt discount being amortized and an approximately $8,000 increase in interest on our notes payable and debentures payable outstanding during the period.
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Management remains focused on controlling cash expenses. We recognize our limited cash resources and plan our expenses accordingly. We intend to leverage stock-for-services whenever possible. The operating budget consists of the following expenses:
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General and administrative expenses: salaries, insurance, investor related expenses, rent, travel, website, etc. |
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Hiring executive officers for technology, operations and finance. |
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Professional fees for accounting and audit; legal services for securities and financing; patent research and protection. |
Our independent registered public accountants, in their audit report accompanying our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2018, expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern due to our organization having insufficient revenues to fund development and operating expenses.
We had net cash of $72 at March 31, 2019.
We had negative working capital of $3,118,195 at March 31, 2019.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we used $75,605 of cash for operating activities, a net decrease of $239,697 or 76% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018. The net decrease in the use of cash for operating activities was a result of a decrease in the net loss of $40,243, a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $208,815, and an increase in prepaid expenses of $1,889, offset by the decrease in the amortization of debt discount of $11,236.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no investing activities.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, there was $71,676 of net cash provided by financing activities, an increase of $84,423 or 662% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018. The increase was a result of $85,000 increase in proceeds from note advances from a related party, offset by a $577 increase in payments on our insurance premium financing.
We expect to fund the ongoing operations through the existing financing in place and through raising additional funds as permitted by the terms of Golden State financing.
Our ability to fund the operations of the Company is highly dependent on the underlying stock price of the Company.
There is no assurance that we’ll be successful in raising additional funds on reasonable terms or that the funding will be sufficient to enable us to fully complete our development activities or attain profitable operations. If we are unable to obtain such additional financing on a timely basis or, notwithstanding any request we may make, our debt holders do not agree to convert their notes into equity or extend the maturity dates of their notes, we may have to curtail development, marketing and promotional activities, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, and ultimately, we could be forced to discontinue our operations and liquidate.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not engage in any off-balance sheet arrangements that are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues, and results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.
Significant Accounting Policies
There has been no change in the significant accounting policies summarized in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, which was filed on April 12, 2019.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
The Company is a smaller reporting company, as defined by Rule 229.10(f)(1) and is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls. In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2019. The term “disclosure controls and procedures,” as defined in Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of March 31, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at a reasonable assurance level as we do not have sufficient resources in our accounting function, which restricts the Company’s ability to gather, analyze and properly review information related to financial reporting in a timely manner. In addition, due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, management will engage financial consultants and perform additional analysis and other procedures to help address this material weakness. Until remediation actions are fully implemented, and the operational effectiveness of related internal controls are validated through testing, the material weaknesses described above will continue to exist.
Notwithstanding the assessment that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective and that there is a material weakness as identified herein, we believe that our condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report fairly present our condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods covered thereby in all material respects.
Changes in Disclosure Controls and Procedures. There has been no change in our disclosure controls and procedures identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2019, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our disclosure controls and procedures.
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are not a party to any pending legal proceeding, nor is our property the subject of a pending legal proceeding, that is not in the ordinary course of business or otherwise material to the financial condition of our business. None of our directors, officers or affiliates is involved in a proceeding adverse to our business or has a material interest adverse to our business.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not Applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Subsequent to March 31, 2019, the Company issued 772,950 shares of common stock at an average price of $0.037 per share in payment of $28,783 of consulting services.
The above securities were issued in reliance upon the exemptions provided by Section 4(a) (2) under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.
Not Applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit |
Description of Exhibit |
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Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. |
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31.2 |
Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. |
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32.2 |
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101.INS |
XBRL Instance |
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101.SCH |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema |
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101.CAL |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation |
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101.DEF |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition |
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101.LAB |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels |
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101.PRE |
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation |
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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THE CORETEC GROUP INC. |
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Date: May 15, 2019 |
/s/ Michael A. Kraft |
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Name: |
Michael A. Kraft |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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/s/ Ronald W. Robinson |
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Ronald W. Robinson |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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