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CORETEC GROUP INC. - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020

 

OR

 

 

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

(State or other jurisdiction of

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

Identification No.)

 

333 Jackson Plaza, Suite 1200, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

 

(918) 494-0509

 

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Former address: 6804 South Canton Avenue, Suite 150, Tulsa,

Oklahoma 74136

 

 

(Former name , former address and former fiscal year, if changed
since last report)

 

 

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

 

Title of Each Class

 

Trading Symbol(s)

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

None

 

None

 

None

 

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.

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer 

 

Smaller reporting company

 

 

 

Emerging growth company

 

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 November 12, 2020, the issuer had 204,950,642 outstanding shares of Common Stock.

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

   

Page 

PART I - Financial Information

Item 1.

Financial Statements.

F-1

Item 2.

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

3

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

6

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures.

6

PART II - Other Information

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings.

8

Item 1A.

Risk Factors.

8

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

8

Item 3.

Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

8

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosure.

8

Item 5.

Other Information.

8

Item 6.

Exhibits.

9

SIGNATURES

9

 

2

 

 
 

PART I

 

Item 1.    Financial Statements. 

 

THE CORETEC GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited) 

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Assets

               

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 23,655     $ 58,149  

Prepaid expenses

    178,400       88,821  

Total current assets

    202,055       146,970  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    -       126  
                 

Other assets:

               

Patents, net

    1,079,083       1,139,255  

Goodwill

    166,000       166,000  

Deposits-other

    1,260       3,575  

Total other assets

    1,246,343       1,308,830  

Total Assets

  $ 1,448,398     $ 1,455,926  
                 

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

               

Current liabilities:

               

Notes payable

  $ 69,545     $ 39,138  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    491,654       615,815  

Total current liabilities

    561,199       654,953  
                 

Long term debt:

               

Notes payable - related party, net of discounts

    240,973       120,508  

Total Liabilities

    802,172       775,461  
                 

Stockholders' equity:

               

Preferred stock, Series A convertible, $0.0002 par value, 500,000 shares authorized; 345,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019

    69       69  

Common stock $0.0002 par value, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized; 204,450,642 and 193,521,506 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively

    40,890       38,704  

Additional paid-in capital

    7,353,503       6,135,885  

Accumulated deficit

    (6,748,236 )     (5,494,193 )

Total Stockholders' Equity

    646,226       680,465  

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

  $ 1,448,398     $ 1,455,926  

 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-1

 

 

THE CORETEC GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Nine Months Ended

 
   

September 30,

2020

   

September 30,

2019

   

September 30,

2020

   

September 30,

2019

 

Income:

                               

Revenue

  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
                                 

Expenses:

                               

Research and development

    37,197       25,623       117,187       77,740  

General and administrative

    316,376       868,556       780,491       1,211,810  

Interest

    80,531       41,209       357,615       230,011  

Total expenses

    434,104       935,388       1,255,293       1,519,561  
                                 

Other income

    -       -       1,250       -  
                                 

Net loss

  $ (434,104 )   $ (935,388 )   $ (1,254,043 )   $ (1,519,561 )

Loss per share:

                               

Basic and diluted

  $ (0.002 )   $ (0.013 )   $ (0.006 )   $ (0.022 )
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted

    203,710,642       70,103,698       200,016,816       69,358,355  

 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-2

 

 

THE CORETEC GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(DEFICIENCY)

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 and 2019
(unaudited)

 

   

Series A Preferred Stock

   

Common Stock

   

Additional

                 
           

Par

           

Par

   

Paid-In

   

Accumulated

         
   

Shares

   

Value

   

Shares

   

Value

   

Capital

   

Deficit

   

Total

 

Balance December 31, 2019

    345,000     $ 69       193,521,506     $ 38,704     $ 6,135,885     $ (5,494,193 )   $ 680,465  

Warrants issued

    -       -       -       -       53,447       -       53,447  

Notes payable converted to common stock

    -       -       9,129,136       1,826       298,174       -       300,000  

Beneficial converson feature of note payable

    -       -       -       -       310,303       -       310,303  

Net loss for the period

    -       -       -       -       -       (530,307 )     (530,307 )

Balance March 31, 2020

    345,000     $ 69       202,650,642     $ 40,530     $ 6,797,809     $ (6,024,500 )   $ 813,908  

Warrants issued

    -       -       -       -       23,692       -       23,692  

Beneficial converson feature of note payable

    -       -       -       -       191,839       -       191,839  

Exchange of stock options for common shares

    -       -       900,000       180       (180 )     -       -  

Net loss for the period

    -       -       -       -       -       (289,632 )     (289,632 )

Balance June 30, 2020

    345,000     $ 69       203,550,642     $ 40,710       7,013,160       (6,314,132 )     739,807  

Warrants issued

    -       -       -       -       31,454       -       31,454  

Beneficial converson feature of note payable

    -       -       -       -       235,296       -       235,296  

Options issued for compensation and services

                                    73,773               73,773  

Exchange of stock options for common shares

    -       -       900,000       180       (180 )     -       -  

Net loss for the period

    -       -       -       -       -       (434,104 )     (434,104 )

Balance September 30, 2020

    345,000     $ 69       204,450,642     $ 40,890     $ 7,353,503     $ (6,748,236 )   $ 646,226  
                                                         
                                                         

Balance December 31, 2018

    345,000     $ 69       68,474,520     $ 13,695     $ 2,166,745     $ (3,639,808 )   $ (1,459,299 )

Common stock issued 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 )

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       972,668       195       29,496       -       29,691  

Common stock issued for liabilities

    -       -       273,469       54       11,138       -       11,192  

Net loss for the period

    -       -       -       -       -       (285,850 )     (285,850 )

Balance June 30, 2019

    345,000     $ 69       69,919,674     $ 13,984       2,215,201       (4,223,981 )     (1,994,727 )

Common stock issued for services

    -       -       271,025       54       10,062       -       10,116  

Options issued for compensation and services

    -       -       -       -       840,500       -       840,500  

Net loss for the period

    -       -       -       -       -       (935,388 )     (935,388 )

Balance September 30, 2019

    345,000     $ 69       70,190,699     $ 14,038     $ 3,065,763     $ (5,159,369 )   $ (2,079,499 )

 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-3

 

 

THE CORETEC GROUP INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

   

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

               

Net loss

  $ (1,254,043 )   $ (1,519,561 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

               

Depreciation

    126       567  

Amortization - patents

    60,172       60,172  

Amortization - debt discount

    296,738       45,134  

Options issued for services

    73,773       724,631  

Common stock issued for services

    -       39,807  

Change in:

               

Prepaid expenses

    (89,579 )     11,229  

Deposits

    2,315       -  

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

    (124,160 )     409,381  
                 

Net cash used in operating activities

    (1,034,659 )     (228,640 )
                 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

               

Payments on insurance premium financing

    (46,986 )     (36,680 )

Proceeds from debt and warrants issued

    1,047,151       270,000  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    1,000,165       233,320  
                 

Net change in cash

    (34,494 )     4,680  

Cash, beginning of period

    58,149       4,001  
                 

Cash, end of period

  $ 23,655     $ 8,681  
                 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash flow Information

               

Cash paid during the period for interest

  $ 50,271     $ 2,921  

Non-Cash Financing Activities

               

Notes payable converted to common stock

  $ 300,000     $ -  

Stock options exchanged for common stock

  $ 360     $ -  

Options issued for accounts payable

  $ -     $ 115,869  

Common stock issued to satisfy liabilities

  $ -     $ 19,054  

Recognition of beneficial conversion feature

  $ 737,437     $ -  

 

 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

 

F-4

 

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 on August 1, 2003 to change the name to 3DIcon Corporation. During 2001, First Keating Corporation began to focus on the development of its 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 consolidated financial position of the Company. The 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 $6,748,236 for the period from its inception (June 2, 2015) to September 30, 2020, has negative working capital of $359,144 and no revenues. The Company has insufficient revenue and capital commitments to fund the development of its planned products and 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 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.

 

F-5

 

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 that a long-lived asset or asset group be tested for possible impairment, the Company first compares undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated with 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.

 

Reclassification

 

Certain amounts in the prior period financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the presentation of the current period financial statements. These reclassifications apply only to the Statement of Operations and have no effect on the previously reported net loss.

 

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 rates, embedded instruments and conversion discounts. 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. 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.

 

F-6

 

The beneficial conversion feature of a convertible note is credited to additional paid-in-capital.  The intrinsic value is recorded in the condensed 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.  

 

Earnings(Loss) Per Common Share 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of vested common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings 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.  

 

Diluted loss per common share is calculated the same as basic loss per common share for all periods presented because the exercise or conversion of the securities and other instruments would be anti-dilutive due to the net loss. 

 

The following securities and other instruments to issue common stock are excluded from the calculation of weighted average dilutive common shares: 

 

   

September 30,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Options

    20,212,174       20,716,557  

Warrants

    1,770,000       61  

Series A convertible preferred stock

    115,000       115,000  

Convertible debt

    35,755,783       253,106,815  

Total potentially dilutive shares

    57,852,957       273,938,433  

 

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 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 and test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unity with its carrying amount. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2020 and will apply the standard on a prospective basis. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial position and results of operations.  

 

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). This ASU simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments. The guidance removes certain accounting models which separate the embedded conversion features from the host contract for convertible instruments. As a result, after adopting ASU No. 2020-06, the Company will no longer separately present the embedded conversion feature of its convertible debt within stockholders’ equity and interest expense is expected to decrease due to the elimination of debt discount amortization. ASU No. 2020-06 is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2024, with early adoption permitted for the Company in the first quarter of 2021, and may be adopted using either a full or modified retrospective approach. The Company is currently evaluating the full effect adopting ASU No. 2020-06, including the quantitative impact, will have on its consolidated financial statements, including the timing and adoption approach.

 

F-7

 

 

Note 4 – Notes Payable 

 

   

September 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2020

   

2019

 

Notes payable:

               

6.3% Insurance premium finance agreement due July 2020

  $ -     $ 39,138  

3.8% Insurance premium finance agreement due June 2021

    69,545       -  
                 

Notes payable - related party:

               

10% Promissory note due January 2024

    1,175,000       475,000  

Less:

               

Beneficial conversion feature

    (773,317 )     (273,422 )

Warrants issued

    (123,001 )     (59,108 )

Debt issue costs

    (37,709 )     (21,962 )

Total notes payable - related party

  $ 240,973     $ 120,508  

 

 

6.3% Insurance premium finance agreement, due July 2020 

 

The Company entered into an insurance financing agreement in September 2019 totaling $61,503. The monthly payments under the agreement were due in eleven installments of $5,591. The Company fully paid off the note in the planned installments with the last payment in July 2020.

 

3.8% Insurance premium finance agreement, due June 2021 

 

The Company entered into an insurance financing agreement in August 2020 totaling $77,151. The monthly payments under the agreement are due in ten installments of $7,849. The Company made the first installment payment in September 2020.

 

10% Promissory note due January 2024, net

 

On October 4, 2019, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement and related Promissory Note with DAF, the Lender. DAF is managed by Carlton James, Ltd, a UK-based company of which Simon Calton is the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Calton is Co-Chairman of Coretec. The 10% Promissory Note, in a principal amount of $2,500,000, is due January 15, 2024 and has attached warrants to subscribe for and purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.052 per share. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, DAF will fund the Promissory Note in sixteen (16) tranches in amounts of $125,000 and $175,000 per month beginning in October 2019. Interest is accrued monthly and paid in advance for the first 12 months and thereafter principal and interest payments shall be paid monthly in equal amounts, amortized over a 36-month period.

 

Under the terms of the Promissory Note, DAF has the right to elect to convert all or part of the Promissory Note at a price equal to seventy percent (70%) of the average closing price of the Company’s common stock as reported on the over-the-counter quotation system on the OTC Markets during the fifteen (15) calendar days prior to the loan closing date of October 4, 2019, which calculates to $0.0329 per share.

 

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. Given the terms and related-party nature of the agreement, the commitment date was determined to be the date the funds are advanced to the Company and is limited to the funding value less other debt discounts (see below). A debt discount of $737,437 and $281,837 was recorded, with a corresponding credit to additional paid-in capital for the beneficial conversion feature for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively. The debt discount will be amortized over the life of the debt and $107,552 was amortized to interest expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

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Under the terms of the DAF Credit Agreement, warrants to subscribe for and purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.052 per share are available to be issued to DAF. The warrants will be issued in amounts of 150,000 and 210,000 per month as the advance is received during the funding period. In the event that funding advances deviate from the planned schedule then warrants will be issued pro-rata at 1.2 warrants for every $1 of funding. As of September 30, 2020, 1,770,000 warrants have been granted under the terms of the DAF Credit Agreement. The estimated value of the warrants granted monthly, with each advance, is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The resulting estimated value of the warrant is used to proportionally allocate the fair value of the debt advance and the fair value of the warrants. The allocated cost of the warrants amounted to $108,594 and $60,593 during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, respectively, and is being amortized over the life of the debt. $19,398 was amortized during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

Additionally, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company agreed to pay a commitment fee of 3% of each advance and reimburse DAF for certain expenses in connection with the preparation, interpretation, performance and enforcement of the Credit Agreement. Those costs amounted to $30,000 and $22,767 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019 and are being amortized over the life of the debt with $6,080 being amortized during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

On March 31, 2020, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, DAF converted $300,000 of the principle of the Promissory Note into 9,129,136 shares of common stock at $0.0329 per share. A related charge of $130,370 of the beneficial conversion feature was made to interest expense along with debt issue related charges of $25,523 for the warrants and $8,123 for the deferred cost at the time of the conversion.

 

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Note 5 – Commitments and Contingencies

 

Warrants

 

Under the terms of the DAF Credit Agreement, warrants to subscribe for and purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.052 per share are available to be issued to DAF. The warrants are being issued in amounts of 150,000 and 210,000 per month during the funding period. In the event that funding advances deviate from the planned schedule then warrants will be issued pro-rata at 1.2 warrants for every $1 of funding. As of September 30, 2020, 1,770,000 warrants have been granted under the terms of the DAF Credit Agreement. The estimated value of the warrants granted monthly, with each advance, is calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected dividend yield is based on the average annual dividend yield as of the grant date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rates as of the grant date. The resulting estimated value of the warrant is used to proportionally allocate the fair value of the debt advance and the fair value of the warrant.

 

Warrants Summary

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s warrant activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

 

                   

Weighted

         
           

Weighted

   

Average

         
           

Average

   

Remaining

   

Aggregate

 
   

Number of

   

Exercise

   

Life

   

Intrinsic

 
   

Warrants

   

Price

   

In Years

   

Value

 
                                 

Outstanding, December 31, 2019

    570,000     $ 0.052                  

Granted

    1,200,000       0.052                  

Outstanding, September 30, 2020

    1,770,000     $ 0.052       4.44     $ -  

 

 

Options

 

Stock options for employees, directors or consultants that vest immediately, are valued at the date of award, which does not precede the approval date, and compensation cost is recognized in the period the options are vested. For options subject to future service conditions, compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis.  Stock options generally become exercisable on the date of grant and expire based on the terms of each grant.

 

The estimated fair value of options for common stock granted is determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The expected dividend yield is based on the average annual dividend yield as of the grant date. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury Constant Maturity rates as of the grant date. The expected life of the option is based on historical exercise behavior and expected future experience.

 

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The following table summarizes the Company’s option activity during the nine months ended September 30, 2020:

 

           

Weighted

Average

   

 

Remaining

   

 

Aggregate

 
   

Number of

   

Exercise

   

Life

   

Intrinsic

 
   

Options

   

Price

   

In Years

   

Value

 
                                 

Outstanding, December 31, 2019

    21,716,557     $ 0.076                  

Expired

    (4,383 )     52.50                  

Exchanged for common stock

    (3,000,000 )     0.041                  

Granted

    1,500,000       0.057                  

Outstanding, September 30, 2020

    20,212,174     $ 0.068       3.95     $ -  
                                 

Exercisable, September 30, 2020

    19,212,174     $ 0.068       3.90     $ -  

 

On June 8, 2020, the Board of Directors consented to a share exchange agreement with holders of 21,500,000 options awarded on August 7, 2019.  The agreement allows for holders to exchange their options for rule 144 common stock at an exchange rate of 0.6 shares per 1 option.  The modification of these options did not result in any additional compensation because there was no change in the fair value. As of September 30, 2020, 3,000,000 options have been exchanged for 1,800,000 shares that were issued under the executed exchange agreement.

 

The following table summarizes the Company’s options as of September 30, 2020:

 

                Weighted          
                Average          
       

Outstanding

   

Remaining

   

Exercisable

 

Exercise

   

Number of

   

Life

   

Number of

 

Price

   

Options

   

In Years

   

Options

 
                             
$ 0.041       19,000,000       3.88       19,000,000  
$ 0.065       1,000,000       4.75       -  
$ 0.240       208,160       6.47       208,160  
$ 70.260       3,449       1.75       3,449  
$ 420.000       565       0.62       565  

Total

      20,212,174       3.95       19,212,174  

 

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. 

 

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Office Leases and rent expenses

 

The Company had an amended office lease in Tulsa, Oklahoma that expired on July 31, 2018. The Company was on a month to month basis at $1,980 per month under the terms of the Tulsa lease. The Company gave notice of termination of the Tulsa office lease and vacated the property on June 23, 2020 and the security deposit has been refunded.

 

Additionally, on December 3, 2019, the Company signed a one-year office lease in Ann Arbor, Michigan commencing January 1, 2020. The remaining rent obligation on the Ann Arbor office is $7,560 ($1,260 per month) as of September 30, 2020.

 

Rent expense for the operating leases was $22,134 and $17,820 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.

 

Supply Agreement

 

During June 2020, the Company entered into a supply agreement with Evonik Operations GmbH to purchase cyclohexasilane, Si6H12 (CHS) for $185,000 per 500 grams. The supply agreement is valid until March 31, 2021. The Company paid Evonik Operations GmbH $92,500 on July 20, 2020, to initiate production of CHS, in accordance with the agreement.

 

 

 

Note 6 – Subsequent Events

 

Common stock issuance

 

Subsequent to September 30, 2020, the company issued 500,000 shares to a consultant in connection with services provided.

 

Securities Market

  

On October 29, 2020, the Company moved the trading of its securities to the OTCQB, also known as the Venture Market, from OTC Pink market. The fees for listing on OTCQB markets is $12,000 per annum, with a one-time application fee of $2,500. The OTCQB market is the middle tier of the OTC Markets and consists of early-stage and developing U.S. and international companies.

 

Conversion of convertible debt

 

On October 30, 2020, DAF provided notice to convert $250,000 of debt at the stated conversion price of $0.0329 per share, resulting in an issuance of 7,598,784 shares.

 

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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 unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue, 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. 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: 

 

 

Providing technological support to advance the refinement of CSpace image material;

 

 

 

 

Adding recognized expertise to the team;

 

 

 

 

Creating the opportunity for near-term revenue; and

 

 

 

 

Adding a significant portfolio of Intellectual Property.

 

 

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Recent Developments

 

On October 4, 2019, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement and related Promissory Note with DAF, the Lender. DAF is managed by Carlton James, Ltd, a UK-based company of which Simon Calton is the Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Calton is Co-Chairman of Coretec. The 10% Promissory Note, in a principal amount of $2,500,000, is due January 15, 2024 and has attached warrants to subscribe for and purchase 3,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.052 per share. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, DAF will fund the Promissory Note in sixteen (16) tranches in amounts of $125,000 and $175,000 per month beginning in October 2019. Interest is accrued monthly and paid in advance for the first 12 months, and thereafter principal and interest payments shall be paid monthly in equal amounts, amortized over a 36-month period. On March 31, 2020, under the terms of the Credit Agreement, DAF converted $300,000 of the principle of the Promissory Note into 9,129,136 shares of common stock at $0.0329 per share. See Note 4 of notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

On June 30, 2020, the Company accepted the retirement and resignations of Ron Robinson, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Judith Keating, Corporate Secretary of the Company.  Matthew Hoffman, who joined the Company in May of 2020, was appointed CFO and Corporate Secretary effective June 30, 2020.  Hoffman was also granted 1,000,000 options on July 1, 2020 with an exercise price of $0.065 and vesting schedule of four equal time periods over two years.

 

On June 8, 2020, the Board of Directors consented to a share exchange agreement with holders of 21,500,000 options awarded on August 7, 2019. The agreement allows for holders to exchange their options for rule 144 common stock at an exchange rate of 0.6 shares per 1 option. Since the execution of the option exchange agreement 3,000,000 options have been exchanged for 1,800,000 shares of common stock.

 

Results of Operations

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.

 

Revenue

 

The Company did not have revenue for the three-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

The research and development expenses were $37,197 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared with 25,623 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The approximate $12,000 increase is from increased consulting costs.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

The Company's general and administrative expenses were $316,376 for the three months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $868,556 for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The approximate $552,000 decrease results primarily from reduction in stock option expenses of approximately $650,000 and $18,000 in payroll related costs. The reductions have been offset by increases of approximately $67,000 in consulting, $25,000 in public relation related expenses, $10,000 in legal costs, $6,000 for directors’ and officers’ insurance premiums, and $6,000 in outside services.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $80,531 as compared to $41,209 for the three months ended September 30, 2019.  

 

The approximate $39,000 net increase is a result of an increase in DAF debt since execution of the promissory note executed in October 2019 versus interest of debentures expensed in the three months ended September 30, 2019. Included in interest expense is amortization of warrant debt cost, beneficial conversion, and deferred costs which totals approximately $55,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2019.

 

Revenue

 

The Company did not have revenue for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

Research and development expenses were $117,187 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, and $77,740 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The approximate $40,000 increase is due to increases in consulting expenses of $26,000 to support the development and partnerships focused on CHS related projects and future production. Additional expense increases relate to patent costs of $14,000.

 

General and Administrative Expenses

 

Our general and administrative expenses were $780,491 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to $1,211,810 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The approximate $431,000 decrease is primarily due to decreases of $651,000 in stock option expenses and $19,000 in payroll related costs. These reductions were offset by approximate increases of $109,000 in consulting costs, $61,000 in public relation expenses, $34,000 in additional legal expenses, and $13,000 for increased directors’ and officers’ insurance premiums.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $357,615 as compared to $230,011 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.  

 

The approximate $128,000 net increase was a result of the approximate $230,000 decrease in the amount of our interest on the previously outstanding notes and debentures converted to common stock in November 2019 offset by the approximate $357,000 increase in interest costs on our DAF promissory note executed in October 2019 including a charge of $130,370 for the write-off of the discount from the beneficial conversion feature, a charge of $25,523 to write-off warrant costs and a charge of $8,123 to write-off deferred costs, upon the conversion of $300,000 of principal into common stock. The total amortization related to DAF promissory note and warrant agreement includes warrant debt cost, beneficial conversion, and deferred costs which totals approximately $296,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

 

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:

 

General and administrative expenses: salaries, insurance, investor related expenses, rent, travel, website, etc.

Hiring executive officers for technology, operations and finance. 

Purchase research and development quantities of CHS for customer validation.

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, 2019, 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 $23,655 at September 30, 2020. 

 

We had negative working capital of $359,144 at September 30, 2020.

 

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we used $1,034,659 of cash in operating activities, a net increase of $806,019 or 353% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The net increase in the use of cash in operating activities was a result of a decrease in the net loss of $265,518, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $533,541 and a decrease in options issued for services of $650,858 offset by an increase in prepaid expenses of $100,808 and an increase in the amortization of debt discount of $251,604.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, there were no investing activities.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, there was $1,000,165 of net cash provided by financing activities, an increase of $766,845 or 329% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

 

The increase was primarily a result of $1,047,151 in net proceeds from debt and warrants issued compared with $270,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

 

We expect to fund ongoing operations through existing financings in place and through raising additional funds as permitted by the terms of new 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 will 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, 2019, which was filed on April 2, 2020.

  

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 September 30, 2020. 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.

 

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Based on our evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2020, 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 consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report fairly present our 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 September 30, 2020, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our disclosure controls and procedures. 

 

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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.  

 

Not Applicable

  

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure.

 

Not Applicable.

 

Item 5. Other Information.

 

None.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit  

Number Description of Exhibit

 

 

 

 

31.1

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

31.2

Rule 13a-14(a) / 15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

 

 

32.1

Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Executive Officer.

 

 

32.2

Section 1350 Certifications of Chief Financial Officer.

   

 

101.INS

XBRL Instance

 

 

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

 

 

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

 

 

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

 

 

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

 

 

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.

 

 

THE CORETEC GROUP INC.

 

 

Date: November 12, 2020

/s/ Michael A. Kraft

 

Name:  

Michael A. Kraft

 

Title:

Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

/s/ Matthew L. Hoffman

 

Name:

Matthew L. Hoffman

 

Title:

Chief Financial Officer

 

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