Creatd, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2018 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2018

OR

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

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission File No. 000-33383

JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

2050 Center Avenue Suite 640

Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024

(Address of principal executive offices)

(201) 258-3770

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

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

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 ☒

As of August 20, 2018, there were 40,524,432 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

June 30, 2018 and 2017

Index to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

(Unaudited)

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

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

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

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

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

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.

June 30, 2018 and 2017

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Organization and Operations

Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,” the “Company,” or “Jerrick Media” or “Jerrick”) (formerly Great Plains Holdings, Inc. or “GTPH”) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Nevada on December 30, 1999 under the name LILM, Inc. The Company changed its name on December 3, 2013 to Great Plains Holdings, Inc. as part of its plan to diversify its business through the acquisition and operation of commercial real estate, including, but not limited to, self-storage facilities, apartment buildings, 55+ senior manufactured home communities, and other income producing properties. Historically, the Company has principally engaged in the manufacture and marketing of the LiL Marc, a plastic boys’ toilet-training device, which we discontinued as of December 31, 2014.

On February 5, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), GTPH, GPH Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (“Merger Sub”), and Jerrick Ventures, Inc., a privately-held Nevada corporation headquartered in New Jersey (“Jerrick”), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) pursuant to which the Merger Sub was merged with and into Jerrick, with Jerrick surviving as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (the “Merger”). GTPH acquired, through a reverse triangular merger, all of the outstanding capital stock of Jerrick in exchange for issuing Jerrick’s shareholders (the “Jerrick Shareholders”), pro-rata, a total of 28,500,000 shares of GTPH’s common stock. GTPH assumed 33,415 shares of Jerrick’s Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series A Preferred”) and 8,064 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series B Preferred”).

In connection with the Merger, on the Closing Date, GTPH and Kent Campbell entered into a Spin-Off Agreement (the “Spin-Off Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Campbell purchased from GTPH (i) all of GTPH’s interest in Ashland Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and (ii) all of GTPH’s interest in Lil Marc, Inc., a Utah corporation, in exchange for the cancellation of 781,818 shares of GTPH’s Common Stock held by Mr. Campbell. In addition, Mr. Campbell assumed all debts, obligations and liabilities of GTPH, including any existing prior to the Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Spin-Off Agreement.

Upon closing of the Merger on February 5, 2016, the Company changed its business plan to that of Jerrick Media.

Effective February 28, 2016, GTPH entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Statutory Merger Agreement”) with Jerrick, pursuant to which GTPH became the parent company of Jerrick Ventures, LLC, a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Jerrick (the “Statutory Merger”) and GTPH changed its name to Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy.

Jerrick Media is a technology company focused on the development of digital communities, marketing branded digital content, and e-commerce opportunities. Jerrick’s content distribution platform, Vocal, delivers a robust long-form, digital publishing platform organized into highly engaged niche-communities capable of hosting all forms of rich media content. Through Jerrick’s proprietary algorithm dynamics, Vocal enhances the visibility of content and maximizes viewership, providing advertisers access to target markets that most closely match their interests.

Note 2 – Significant and Critical Accounting Policies and Practices

Management of the Company is responsible for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and practices are disclosed below as required by generally accepted accounting principles.

Basis of Presentation - Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) with respect to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

Critical accounting estimates are estimates for which (a) the nature of the estimate is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters or the susceptibility of such matters to change and (b) the impact of the estimate on financial condition or operating performance is material. The Company’s critical accounting estimates and assumptions affecting the financial statements were:

These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or assumptions are difficult to measure or value.

Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.

Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of consolidation

The Company consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries, if any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.

As of June 30, 2018, the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities are as follows:

All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.

Jerrick Australia Pty Ltd does not have any operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37 are described below:

Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.

The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

The carrying amount of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued liabilities and accrued liquidating damages approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those instruments. Transactions involving related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

The Company minimizes its credit risk associated with cash by periodically evaluating the credit quality of its primary financial institution. The balance at times may exceed federally insured limits.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:

Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations.

Commitments and Contingencies

The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.

If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be accrued in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.

Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.

Derivative Liability

The Company adopted Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) to determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to the Company’s own stock. Section 815-40-15 provides that an entity should use a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions.  The Company changed its method of accounting for the debt and warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the year ended December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis.

Revenue Recognition

The Company adopted ASC 606 effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method which would require a cumulative effect adjustment for initially applying the new revenue standard as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings and the comparative information would not require to be restated and continue to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods.

Based on the Company’s analysis the Company did not identify a cumulative effect adjustment for initially applying the new revenue standards. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company recorded revenue from the following sources: products at auction, sponsored content and affiliate sites.

The adoption of ASC 606 represents a change in accounting principle that will more closely align revenue recognition with the delivery of the Company's services and will provide financial statement readers with enhanced disclosures. In accordance with ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised services. The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these services. To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:

A contract with a customer exists when (i) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s rights regarding the services to be transferred and identifies the payment terms related to these services, (ii) the contract has commercial substance and, (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration for services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay the promised consideration. The Company applies judgment in determining the customer’s ability and intention to pay, which is based on a variety of factors including the customer’s historical payment experience or, in the case of a new customer, published credit and financial information pertaining to the customer.

Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the services that will be transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the service either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available from third parties or from the Company, and are distinct in the context of the contract, whereby the transfer of the services is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. To the extent a contract includes multiple promised services, the Company must apply judgment to determine whether promised services are capable of being distinct and distinct in the context of the contract. If these criteria are not met the promised services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.

The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange for transferring services to the customer. To the extent the transaction price includes variable consideration, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction price utilizing either the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in the Company’s judgment, it is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. None of the Company's contracts as of June 30, 2018 contained a significant financing component. Determining the transaction price requires significant judgment, which is discussed by revenue category in further detail below.

If the contract contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to the single performance obligation. However, if a series of distinct services that are substantially the same qualifies as a single performance obligation in a contract with variable consideration, the Company must determine if the variable consideration is attributable to the entire contract or to a specific part of the contract. For example, a bonus or penalty may be associated with one or more, but not all, distinct services promised in a series of distinct services that forms part of a single performance obligation. Contracts that contain multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the transaction price to each performance obligation based on a relative standalone selling price basis unless the transaction price is variable and meets the criteria to be allocated entirely to a performance obligation or to a distinct service that forms part of a single performance obligation. The Company determines standalone selling price based on the price at which the performance obligation is sold separately. If the standalone selling price is not observable through past transactions, the Company estimates the standalone selling price taking into account available information such as market conditions and internally approved pricing guidelines related to the performance obligations.

The Company satisfies performance obligations either over time or at a point in time. Revenue is recognized at the time the related performance obligation is satisfied by transferring a promised service to a customer.

Product revenue

Revenue from multiple-element arrangements is allocated among separate elements based on their estimated sales prices, provided the elements have value on a stand-alone basis.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognizes compensation expense for all equity–based payments granted to employees in accordance with ASC 718 “Compensation – Stock Compensation”. Under fair value recognition provisions, the Company recognizes equity–based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and recognizes compensation cost only for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period of the award. 

Restricted stock awards are granted at the discretion of the Company. These awards are restricted as to the transfer of ownership and generally vest over the requisite service periods, typically over a five-year period (vesting on a straight–line basis). The fair value of a stock award is equal to the fair market value of a share of Company stock on the grant date. 

The fair value of an option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black–Scholes option valuation model. The Black–Scholes option valuation model requires the development of assumptions that are inputs into the model. These assumptions are the value of the underlying share, the expected stock volatility, the risk–free interest rate, the expected life of the option, the dividend yield on the underlying stock and the expected forfeiture rate. Expected volatility is benchmarked against similar companies in a similar industry over the expected option life and other appropriate factors. Risk–free interest rates are calculated based on continuously compounded risk–free rates for the appropriate term. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as the Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common stock and does not intend to pay dividends on its Common stock in the foreseeable future. The expected forfeiture rate is estimated based on management’s best estimate.  

Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards requires the input of the subjective assumptions described above. The assumptions used in calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, which involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses different assumptions, our equity–based compensation could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and recognize expense only for those shares expected to vest. If the Company’s actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the equity–based compensation could be significantly different from what the Company has recorded in the current period.

The Company accounts for share–based payments granted to non–employees in accordance with ASC 505-40, “Equity Based Payments to Non–Employees”. The Company determines the fair value of the stock–based payment as either the fair value of the consideration received or the fair value of the equity instruments issued, whichever is more reliably measurable. If the fair value of the equity instruments issued is used, it is measured using the stock price and other measurement assumptions as of the earlier of either (1) the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, or (2) the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete. The fair value of the equity instruments is re-measured each reporting period over the requisite service period.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are provided in accordance with ASC No. 740, “Accounting for Income Taxes”. A deferred tax asset or liability is recorded for all temporary differences between financial and tax reporting and net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred tax expense (benefit) results from the net change during the period of deferred tax assets and liabilities.

Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment. 

Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In addition, the Company operates within multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in these jurisdictions. In management’s opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. 

Loss Per Share

Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per common share is determined using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, which is the case for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 presented in these consolidated financial statements, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.

The Company had the following common stock equivalents at June 30, 2018 and 2017:

Reclassifications

Interest expense has been allocated to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost to conform to current period presentation.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230)”, requiring that the statement of cash flows explain the change in the total cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim reporting periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The provisions of this guidance are to be applied using a retrospective approach which requires application of the guidance for all periods presented. The Company has adopted the methodologies prescribed by ASU 2016-18, the adoption of ASU 2016-18 did not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. 

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting,” which provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. This standard is required to be adopted in the first quarter of 2018. The Company has adopted the methodologies prescribed by ASU 2017-09, the adoption of ASU 2017-09 did not have a material effect on its financial position or results of operations. 

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480) and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): I. Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features; II. Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception”. Part I of this update addresses the complexity of accounting for certain financial instruments with down round features. Down round features are features of certain equity-linked instruments (or embedded features) that result in the strike price being reduced on the basis of the pricing of future equity offerings. Current accounting guidance creates cost and complexity for entities that issue financial instruments (such as warrants and convertible instruments) with down round features that require fair value measurement of the entire instrument or conversion option. Part II of this update addresses the difficulty of navigating Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity, because of the existence of extensive pending content in the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. This pending content is the result of the indefinite deferral of accounting requirements about mandatorily redeemable financial instruments of certain nonpublic entities and certain mandatorily redeemable noncontrolling interests. The amendments in Part II of this update do not have an accounting effect. This ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company early adopted the ASU 2017-11 in the year ending December 31, 2017. 

Adoption of ASU 2017-11

As noted above, in connection with the securities purchase agreement and debt transactions during the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued warrants and convertible notes, to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $0.20 and a five-year term. Upon issuance of the warrants and convertible notes, the Company evaluated the note agreement to determine if the agreement contained any embedded components that would qualify the agreement as a derivative. The Company identified certain put features embedded in the warrants and convertible notes that potentially could result in a net cash settlement in the event of a fundamental transaction, requiring the Company to classify the warrants and convertible notes as a derivative liability. The Company changed its method of accounting for the convertible notes and warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company recorded the warrant derivative and conversion option derivative liabilities to additional paid in capital upon issuance.

Tabular summaries of the revisions and the corresponding effects on the statement of earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2017 are presented below:

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842).” Under ASU 2016-02, lessees will be required to recognize, for all leases of 12 months or more, a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. Additionally, the guidance requires improved disclosures to help users of financial statements better understand the nature of an entity’s leasing activities. This ASU is effective for public reporting companies for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted, and must be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. The Company is in the process of evaluating the effect of the new guidance on its condensed consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory”, which eliminates the exception that prohibits the recognition of current and deferred income tax effects for intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory until the asset has been sold to an outside party. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the new standard.

Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Note 3 – Going Concern

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. 

As reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company had an accumulated deficit at June 30, 2018, a net loss and net cash used in operating activities for the reporting period then ended. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance of these financial statements.

The Company is attempting to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues; however, its cash position may not be sufficient to support its daily operations. While the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and in its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering of its debt or equity securities, there can be no assurance to that effect. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering.

The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.    

Note 4 – Property and Equipment

Property and equipment stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization, consisted of the following:

Depreciation expense was $10,423 and $9,404 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Depreciation expense was $21,440 and $18,704 for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Note 5 – Line of Credit

Line of credit as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

On March 19, 2009, Astoria Surgical Supplies North LLC signed a revolving note (the “Revolving Note”) at PNC Bank (the “Bank”). The outstanding balance of this Revolving Note is limited to $200,000 and expired March 19, 2010. The outstanding balance accrues interest at a variable rate. The interest rate is subject to change based on changes in an independent index which is the highest Prime Rate as published in the “Money Rates” section of the Wall Street Journal. The Company had been in payment default since March 19, 2010; however, on May 3, 2017, the Company agreed to pay back the line of credit by December 1, 2017. On March 23, 2018 the Company sent the final payment for the Revolving note and the Revolving Note was fully satisfied.

The balance outstanding on the Revolving Note at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 was $0 and $44,996, respectively.

Note 6 – Notes Payable

Notes payable as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

Private Placement Offerings:

The February 2017 Offering

From February 24, 2017 through March 17, 2017, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering (the “February 2017 Offering”) of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements (the “Subscription Agreements”) with accredited investors (the “Accredited Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $916,585 for which the Accredited Investors received $975,511 in principal value of secured promissory notes with an original issue discount of six percent (6%) (the “February 2017 Offering Notes”) and warrants to purchase the Company’s common stock (the “February 2017 Offering Warrants”). 

The February 2017 Offering Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock at the time of Company’s next round of financing (the “Subsequent Offering”) at a price equal to eighty-five percent (85%) of the price per share offered in the Subsequent Offering (the “Conversion Price”). The February 2017 Offering Warrants have a five-year term. Investors received the February 2017 Offering Warrants in the following amounts: (i) Investors purchasing $150,000 or more of the Offering received a February 2017 Offering Warrant equal to one hundred thirty percent (130%) of the dollar amount invested in the Offering; (ii) investors purchasing at least $100,000 but less than $150,000 of the February 2017 Offering received a February 2017 Offering Warrant equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the dollar amount invested in the Offering; and (iii) investors purchasing less than $100,000 of the Offering received to a February 2017 Offering Warrant equal to seventy percent (70%) of the dollar amount invested in the Offering. The Warrants entitle the holder to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.20 per share (the “Exercise Price”).

The Conversion Price and the Exercise Price are subject to adjustments for issuances of (i) the Company’s common stock, (ii) any equity linked instruments or (iii) securities convertible into the Company’s common stock, at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustments shall result in the Conversion Price or Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, as described in the February 2017 Offering Notes and the February 2017 Offering Warrants.

Pursuant to the Subscription Agreements, the February 2017 Offering Notes matured on September 1, 2017 (the “February 2017 Offering Maturity Date”). Prior to the February 2017 Offering Maturity Date, investors representing $575,511 in principal value converted their February 2017 Offering Notes into two year, 15% secured convertible promissory notes offered by the Company (the “August 2017 Convertible Note Offering”). The remaining investors representing an aggregate $400,000 in principal of the February 2017 Offering Notes agreed to forbear their right to declare an event of default until December 15, 2017 during which time they retain the right to convert their principal and any accrued but unpaid interest into the August 2017 Convertible Note Offering. In consideration of the forbearance for which the investors will receive a warrant to purchase up to fifteen percent (15%) of the shares of common stock underlying the warrant acquired with the purchase of the February 2017 Offering Notes at a purchase price of $0.20 per share, and the interest on their note would be increased to eighteen percent (18%) from September 1, 2017 through December 15, 2017 or the conversion date, whichever is sooner. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company has repaid $26,500 in principal and $26,375 in interest.

The June 2017 Loan Agreement

On June 12, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “June 2017 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “June 2017 Lender”), the June 2017 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $50,000 (the “June 2017 Note”). Pursuant to the June 2017 Loan Agreement, the June 2017 Note bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum. As additional consideration for entering in the June 2017 Loan Agreement, the Company issued the June 2017 Lender a five-year warrant to purchase 35,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The maturity date of the June 2017 Note was September 1, 2017 (the “June 2017 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the June 2017 Note were due. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company has repaid $50,000 in principal and the debtor has forgiven the interest of $4,424 this was recorded as a gain on forgiveness of debt.

The First November 2017 Loan Agreement

On November 28, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First November 2017 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First November 2017 Lender”), the First November 2017 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $100,000 (the “First November 2017 Note”). Pursuant to the First November 2017 Loan Agreement, the First November 2017 Note has interest of fifteen percent (15%), (i) five percent (5%) (i.e. $5,000) shall be payable in cash or convertible into shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share, at the option of the Lender, at the Maturity Date; (ii) ten percent (10%) (i.e. $10,000) shall be paid in the form of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share (equivalent to 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock ). The maturity date of the First November 2017 Note was January 12, 2018 (the “First November 2017 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the First November 2017 Note are due. On January 12, 2018, the First November 2017 Note and accrued but unpaid interest was converted into the Company’s August 2017 Convertible Note Offering.

The Second November 2017 Loan Agreement

On November 29, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Second November 2017 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second November 2017 Lender”), the Second November 2017 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $50,000 (the “Second November 2017 Note”). Pursuant to the Second November 2017 Loan Agreement, the Second November 2017 Note has interest of fifteen percent (15%), (i) five percent (5%) (i.e. $2,500) shall be payable in cash or convertible into shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share, at the option of the Lender, at the Maturity Date; (ii) ten percent (10%) (i.e. $5,000) shall be paid in the form of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share (equivalent to 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock ). The maturity date of the Second November 2017 Note was January 13, 2018 (the “Second November 2017 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Second November 2017 Note are due. On January 12, 2018, the Second November 2017 Note and accrued but unpaid interest was converted into the Company’s August 2017 Convertible Note Offering.

The Third November 2017 Loan Agreement

On November 29, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Third November 2017 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Third November 2017 Lender”), the Third November 2017 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $100,000 (the “Third November 2017 Note”). Pursuant to the Third November 2017 Loan Agreement, the Third November 2017 Note has interest of fifteen percent (15%), (i) five percent (5%) (i.e. $5,000) shall be payable in cash or convertible into shares of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share, at the option of the Lender, at the Maturity Date; (ii) ten percent (10%) (i.e. $10,000) shall be paid in the form of the Company’s restricted common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share (equivalent to 50,000 shares of the Company’s common stock). The maturity date of the Third November 2017 Note was January 13, 2018 (the “Third November 2017 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Third November 2017 Note are due. On January 12, 2018, the Third November 2017 Note and accrued but unpaid interest was converted into the Company’s August 2017 Convertible Note Offering.

 On March 14, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “March 2018 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “March 2018 Lender”), the March 2018 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $50,000 (the “March 2018 Note”). Pursuant to the March 2018 Loan Agreement, the March 2018 Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum. As additional consideration for entering in the March 2018 Loan Agreement, the Company issued the March 2018 Lender a five-year warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s common stock with an exercise price of $0.20 per share. The maturity date of the March 2018 Note was March 29, 2018 (the “March 2018 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the March 2018 Note were due. On March 29, 2018, the March 2018 Note and accrued but unpaid interest was converted into the Company’s March 2018 Convertible Note Offering.

The May 2018 Offering

During the months of May and June 2018, the Company conducted multiple closings with accredited investors (the “May 2018 Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $658,500.

The May 2018 Offering consisted of a maximum of $1,200,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (i) a 13% promissory note (each, a “ May 2018 Offering Note” and, together, the “May 2018 Offering Notes”), and (ii) a four-year warrant (“May 2018 Offering Warrant”) to purchase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock equal to three times the principal amount in dollars invested by such investor in each May 2018 Offering Note (the “May 2018 Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (the “May Offering Warrant Exercise Price”), subject to adjustment upon the terms thereof. The May 2018 Offering Notes mature on the nine-month anniversary of their issuance dates.

The Company recorded a $215,032 debt discount relating to 1,825,500 May 2018 Offering Warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The May Offering Warrant Exercise Price of the May 2018 Offering Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing May 2018 Offering Warrant Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the May 2018 Offering Warrant Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

Note 7 – Convertible Note Payable

Convertible notes payable as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows: 

(*) As subject to adjustment as further outlined in the notes

The November 2016 Convertible Note Offering

During the months of November and December 2016, the Company issued convertible notes to third party lenders totaling $400,000 (the “November 2016 Convertible Note Offering”). These notes accrue interest at a rate of 10% per annum and mature with interest and principal both due between November 1, 2017 through December 29, 2017. The notes and accrued interest are convertible at a conversion price as defined therein. In addition, in connection with the notes the Company issued five-year warrants to purchase an aggregate of 400,000 shares of Company common stock at a purchase price of $0.30 per share. The investors converted $375,000 of principal and $30,719 of interest into the August 2017 Convertible Note Offering. 

The June 2017 Convertible Note Offering

During the month of June 2017 the Company issued convertible notes to third party lenders totaling $71,500. The notes accrue interest at 12% per annum and mature with interest and principal both due on September 1, 2017. The notes and accrued interest may be converted into a subsequent offering at a 15% discount to the offering price are convertible at a conversion price as defined therein. In addition, the Company issued warrants to purchase 67,550 shares of Company common stock. The warrants entitle the holders to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. As of December 31, 2017, the Company was currently in default on $71,500 in principal due on the notes.  On February 8, 2018, the Company repurchased these notes and is no longer in default.

The August 2017 Convertible Note Offering

From August through November of 2017, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “August 2017 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,585,000. In addition, $1,217,177 of the Company’s short-term debt along with accrued but unpaid interest of $40,146 was converted into the August 2017 Convertible Note Offering. The conversions resulted in the issuance of 6,791,419 warrants with a fair value of $583,681 and an original issue discount of $101,561. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt.

The August 2017 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum of $6,000,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 15% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “August 2017 Offering Note” and together the “August 2017 Offering Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“August 2017 Offering Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “August 2017 Note Conversion Price”), and (b) a five-year warrant (each a “August 2017 Offering Warrant and together the “August 2017 Offering Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the August 2017 Offering Notes can be converted into (“August 2017 Offering Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“August 2017 Offering Warrant Exercise Price”). The August 2017 Offering Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates.

The August 2017 Note Conversion Price and the August 2017 Offering Warrant Exercise Price are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing August 2017 Note Conversion Price or August 2017 Offering Warrant Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the August 2017 Note Conversion Price and August 2017 Offering Warrant Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The Company recorded a $472,675 debt discount relating to 7,925,000 August 2017 Offering Warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

In connection with the August 2017 Convertible Note Offering, the Company paid a placement agent a cash fee of $90,508 to for services rendered in connection therewith on a “best-efforts” basis, which was recorded as issuance cost and is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost. 

The First December 2017 Note

On December 27, 2017, the Company issued a convertible note to a third-party lender totaling $100,000 (the “First December 2017 Note”). The First December 2017 Note accrues interest at 15% per annum and matures with interest and principal both due on December 27, 2019. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of Company common stock. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. The Company recorded a $35,525 debt discount relating to the warrants issued to the investor based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note The First December 2017 Note and accrued interest is convertible at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The First December 2017 Note is secured by a second priority lien on the assets of the Company.

The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “February 2018 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $725,000. In addition, $250,000 of the Company’s short-term debt along with accrued but unpaid interest of $40,675 was converted into the February 2018 Offering. The conversions resulted in the issuance of 1,453,375 warrants with a fair value of $181,139. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt.

The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum of $750,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 15% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “February 2018 Convertible Note” and together the “February 2018 Convertible Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“February 2018 Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “February 2018 Note Conversion Price”), and (b) a five-year warrant (each a “February 2018 Offering Warrant and together the “February 2018 Offering Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the February 2018 Convertible Notes can be converted into (“February 2018 Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“February 2018 Warrant Exercise Price”). The February 2018 Offering Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates. The February 2018 Offering Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in the Company’s assets up to $1,000,000.

The February 2018 Note Conversion Price and the February 2018 Offering Warrant Exercise Price are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The conversion feature of the February 2018 Convertible Note Offering provides for an effective conversion price that is below market value on the date of issuance. Such feature is normally characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). When the Company records a BCF the relative fair value of the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument. The Company recorded a BCF and related debt discount of $37,350, the discount is being accreted over the life of the first Debenture to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The Company recorded a $316,875 debt discount relating to 3,625,000 February 2018 Offering Warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

In connection with the February 2018 Convertible Note Offering, the Company retained a placement agent (the “Placement Agent”), to carry out the Offering on a “best-efforts” basis. For services in its capacity as Placement Agent, the Company has paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of $94,250 and issued to the Placement Agent shares of the Company’s common stock equal to ten percent (13%) of the Conversion Shares underlying the February 2018 Convertible Notes or 362,500 shares that had a fair value of $74,881, which was recorded as issuance cost and is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The January 2018 Note

On January 12, 2018, the Company issued a convertible note to a third-party lender totaling $68,761 to settle an outstanding vendor liabilities (the “January 2018 Note”). The January 2018 Note accrues interest at 15% per annum and matures with interest and principal both due on January 12, 2020. The conversions resulted in the issuance of 343,806 warrants with a fair value of $42,850. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. The January 2018 Note and accrued interest is convertible at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The January 2018 Note is secured by a second priority lien on the assets of the Company.

The February 2018 Note

On February 8, 2018, the Company issued a convertible note to a third-party lender totaling $40,750 (the “February 2018 Note”). The February 2018 Note accrues interest at 18% per annum and matures with interest and principal both due on February 8, 2020. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 81,500 shares of Company common stock. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. The Company recorded a $7,963 debt discount relating to the warrants issued to the investor based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance and an original issue discount of $5,298. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note. The February 2018 Note and accrued interest is convertible at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The February 2018 Note is secured by a second priority lien on the assets of the Company. During the six months ended the company has repaid $5,298 in principal.

The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “March 2018 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $770,000. In addition, $50,000 of the Company’s short-term debt, $767 accrued but unpaid interest and $140,600 of the Company’s vendor liabilities was converted into the March 2018 Convertible Note Offering. The conversions resulted in the issuance of 956,833 warrants with a fair value of $84,087. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt.

The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum of $900,000, with an over-allotment option of an additional $300,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 14% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “Note” and together the “Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a four-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“Exercise Price”). The Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates.

The Conversion Price of the Note and the Exercise Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The Company recorded a $254,788 debt discount relating to 4,806,833 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

Note 8 – Related Party Loans

Convertible notes

Convertible notes payable – related party as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

The August 2017 Convertible Note Offering 

During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “The August 2017 Convertible Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $505,000. In addition, $645,000 of the Company’s short-term debt along with accrued but unpaid interest of $206,026 was converted into the August 2017 Convertible Offering. The conversions resulted in the issuance of 4,555,129 warrants with a fair value of $440,157 and the increase of principal of $60,000. These resulted in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $500,157.

The Company offered, through a placement agent, $6,000,000 of units of its securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 15% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “Note” and together the “Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a five-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“Exercise Price”). The Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates. 

The Conversion Price of the Note and the Exercise Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The Company recorded a $160,700 debt discount relating to 2,525,000 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The Second December 2017 Note

On December 21, 2017, the Company issued a convertible note to a third-party lender totaling $100,000 (the “Second December 2017 Note”). The Second December 2017 Note accrues interest at 15% per annum and matures with interest and principal both due on December 27, 2019. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of Company common stock. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. The Company recorded a $36,722 debt discount relating to the warrants issued to the investor based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note The Second December 2017 Note and accrued interest is convertible at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The Second December 2017 Note is secured as a second priority lien on the assets of the Company.

The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “February 2018 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $25,000.

The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum of $750,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 15% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “Note” and together the “Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a five-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“Exercise Price”). The Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates. The Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in the Company’s assets up to $1,000,000.

The Conversion Price of the Note and the Exercise Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The conversion feature of the February 2018 Convertible Note Offering provides for an effective conversion price that is below market value on the date of issuance. Such feature is normally characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). When the Company records a BCF the relative fair value of the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument. The Company recorded a BCF and related debt discount of $1,063, the discount is being accreted over the life of the first Debenture to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The Company recorded a $11,054 debt discount relating to 125,000 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

In connection with the Offering, the Company retained the Placement Agent, to carry out the Offering on a “best-efforts” basis. For services in its capacity as Placement Agent, the Company has paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of $3,250 and issued to the Placement Agent shares of the Company’s common stock equal to ten percent (10%) of the Conversion Shares underlying the Notes or 12,500 shares that had a fair value of $2,606, which was recorded as issuance cost and is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

The Second February 2018 Note

On February 8, 2018, the Company issued a convertible note to a third-party lender totaling $40,750 (the “Second February 2018 Note”). The Second February 2018 Note accrues interest at 18% per annum and matures with interest and principal both due on September 30, 2018. In addition, the Company issued a warrant to purchase 81,500 shares of Company common stock. The warrant entitles the holder to purchase the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share for a period of five years from the issue date. The Company recorded a $7,963 debt discount relating to the warrants issued to the investor based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance and an original issue discount of $5,298. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note The Second February 2018 Note and accrued interest is convertible at a conversion price of $0.20 per share, subject to adjustment. The Second February 2018 Note is secured as a second priority lien on the assets of the Company. During the six months ended the company has repaid $5,298 in principal.

The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company conducted multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “March 2018 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $239,400.

The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum of $900,000, with an over-allotment option of an additional $300,000, of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “Unit” and collectively, the “Units”), with each Unit consisting of (a) a 14% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “Note” and together the “Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $0.20 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a four-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant Shares”) at an exercise price of $0.20 per share (“Exercise Price”). The Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates.

The Conversion Price of the Note and the Exercise Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.

The Company recorded a $84,854 debt discount relating to 1,197,000 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.

Notes payable

Notes payable – related party as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 is as follows:

The May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement

On May 26, 2016, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Arthur Rosen, an individual (“Rosen”), pursuant to which on May 26, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), Rosen provided the Company a secured term loan of $1,000,000 (the “May 2016 Rosen Loan”). In connection with the May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement, on May 26, 2016, the Company and Rosen entered into a security agreement (the “Rosen Security Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company granted to Rosen a senior security interest in substantially all of the Company’s assets as security for repayment of the May 2016 Rosen Loan. Pursuant to the May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement, the May 2016 Rosen Loan bears interest at a rate of 12.5% per annum, compounded annually and payable on the maturity date of May 26, 2017 (the “May 2016 Rosen Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the May 2016 Rosen Loan are due. The Company entered into an amendment to the May 2016 Rosen Loan extending the May 2016 Rosen Maturity Date to November 26, 2017. As additional consideration for entering in the May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement, the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.40 per share (the “May 2016 Rosen Warrant”). The May 2016 Rosen Warrant contains anti-dilution provisions as further described therein. On September 7, 2017 (the “Conversion Date”), Rosen converted all accrued but unpaid interest on the May 2016 Rosen Loan from May 26, 2016 through September 6, 2017 in the amount of $150,128 (the “May 2016 Rosen Loan Interest”) into the Company’s August Convertible Note Offering, after which May 2016 Rosen Loan Interest was deemed paid in full through the Conversion Date. 

The September 2017 Rosen Loan Agreement

On September 8, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “September 2017 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen, whereby the Company issued Rosen a promissory note of $224,000 (the “September 2017 Rosen Note”). The September 2017 Rosen Note is secured by an officer of the Company. As additional consideration for entering in the September 2017 Rosen Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. On November 13, 2017, in consideration for extending the Promissory Note, Rosen was issued a warrant to purchase 100,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock exercisable within five (5) years and with an exercise price of $0.20 per share. On February 20, 2018 the company entered into a Forbearance agreement whereas the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 448,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. The warrants had a fair value of $65,378 which was recorded to Loss on extinguishment of debt. The new Maturity Date is September 8, 2018.

The November 2017 Schiller Loan Agreement

On November 20, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “November 2017 Schiller Loan Agreement”) Schiller, a member of the Board, whereby the Company issued Schiller a promissory note of $25,000 (the “November 2017 Schiller Note”). Pursuant to the November 2017 Schiller Loan Agreement, the November 2017 Schiller Note bears interest at a rate of 15% per annum. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company repaid $25,000 in principal and $637 in interest.

The January 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement

On January 16, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “January 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen, whereby the Company issued Rosen a promissory note of $60,000 (the “January 2018 Rosen Note”). The January 2018 Rosen Note is secured by an officer of the Company whereas upon default an officer of the company owes default shares to the lender equal to the amount of principal outstanding divided by 0.20. Pursuant to the January 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement, the January 2018 Rosen Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity date of January 31, 2018 (the “January 2018 Rosen Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the May 2016 Rosen Loan are due. During the six months ended the company has repaid $60,000 in principal and $200 in interest.

The January 2018 Gordon Loan Agreement

On January 16, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “January 2018 Gordon Loan Agreement”) with Gordon, whereby the Company issued Gordon a promissory note of $40,000 (the “January 2018 Gordon Note”). The January 2018 Gordon Note is secured by an officer of the Company whereas upon default an officer of the company owes default shares to the lender equal to the amount of principal outstanding divided by 0.20. Pursuant to the January 2018 Gordon Loan Agreement, the January 2018 Gordon Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity date of January 31, 2018 (the “January 2018 Gordon Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the January 2018 Gordon Loan are due. During the six months ended the company have repaid $40,000 in principal and $105 in interest.

The First March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement

On March 4, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “First March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen, whereby the Company issued Rosen a promissory note of $10,000 (the “First March 2018 Rosen Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the First March 2018 Rosen Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. Pursuant to the First March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement, the First March 2018 Rosen Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and payable on the maturity date of March 19, 2018 (the “First March 2018 Rosen Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the First March 2018 Rosen Loan was due. During the six months ended the company have repaid $10,000 in principal and $260 in interest.

The Second March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement

On March 9, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Second March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen, whereby the Company issued Rosen a promissory note of $15,000 (the “Second March 2018 Rosen Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the Second March 2018 Rosen Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 15,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. Pursuant to the Second March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement, the Second March 2018 Rosen Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and payable on the maturity date of March 24, 2018 (the “Second March 2018 Rosen Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Second March 2018 Rosen Loan was due. During the six months ended the company have repaid $15,000 in principal and $365 in interest.

The Third March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement

On March 13, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Third March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement”) with Rosen, whereby the Company issued Rosen a promissory note of $10,000 (the “Third March 2018 Rosen Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the Third March 2018 Rosen Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Rosen a five-year warrant to purchase 10,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. Pursuant to the Third March 2018 Rosen Loan Agreement, the Third March 2018 Rosen Note bears interest at a rate of 12% per annum and payable on the maturity date of March 28, 2018 (the “Third March 2018 Rosen Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Third March 2018 Rosen Loan was due. During the six months ended the company have repaid $10,000 in principal and $230 in interest.

The May 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement

On May 2, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “May 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement”) Schiller, a member of the Board, whereby the Company issued Schiller a promissory note of $100,000 (the “May 2018 Schiller Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the May 2018 Schiller Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Schiller a four-year warrant to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. Pursuant to the May 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement, the May 2018 Schiller Note bears interest at a rate of 13% per annum and payable on the maturity date of February 02, 2019 (the “May 2018 Schiller Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest are due under the May 2018 Schiller Loan.

The June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement

On June 29, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement”) Frommer, an officer of the company, whereby the Company issued Frommer a promissory note of $10,000 (the “June 2018 Frommer Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the June 2018 Frommer Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Frommer a four-year warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share. Pursuant to the June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement, the June 2018 Frommer Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity date of August 17, 2018 (the “June 2018 Frommer Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest are due under the June 2018 Frommer Loan.

Line of credit – related party

On May 9, 2017, the Company entered into a Revolving Line of Credit (the “LOC”) with Grawin, LLC, an LLC controlled by Arthur Rosen, a related party. The LOC was established for a period of twelve months, with a maturity date of May 2018, in which the Company can borrow principal up to $130,000. The LOC bears interest at a rate of 18%.  On June 8, 2018 the Revolving Line of Credit’s maturity date was extended to June 1, 2019.

As of June 30, 2018, the total outstanding balance of line of credit - related party was $130,000.

Note 9 – Capital Leases Payable

Capital lease obligation consisted of the following:

The capital leases mature as follows:

Note 10 – Stockholders’ Deficit

Shares Authorized

Upon incorporation, the total number of shares of all classes of stock which the Company is authorized to issue is Three Hundred Twenty Million (320,000,000) shares of which Three Hundred Million (300,000,000) shares shall be Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share and Twenty Million (20,000,000) shall be Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share. The designations, rights, and preferences of such preferred stock are to be determined by the Board of Directors.

Preferred Stock

Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

On February 13, 2015, 100,000 shares of preferred stock were designated as Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series A”). Each share of Series A shall have a stated value equal to $100 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations or splits with respect to such shares) (the “Series A Stated Value”).

The holders of the Series A shall be entitled to receive preferential dividends at the rate of 6% per share per annum on the Series A Stated Value, but before any dividend or other distribution will be paid or declared and set apart for payment on any shares of any Junior Stock, as defined. Such dividends shall compound annually and be fully cumulative, and shall accumulate from the date of original issuance of the Series A and shall be payable quarterly, in arrears, commencing on the first day of the calendar quarter following the date on which the Series A is issued. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default (as defined below) and while such Event of Default is outstanding, such dividend rate shall be increased to 15% per annum on the Series A Stated Value. At the Company’s option, such dividend payments may be made in (i) cash (ii) additional shares of Series A valued at the Series A Stated Value thereof, in an amount equal to 150% of the cash dividend otherwise payable or (iii) a combination of cash and additional shares of Series A, provided there is not an existing current Event of Default on the date on which a dividend payment is payable, in which event the Holder entitled to receive such dividend may elect to receive such dividends in cash or additional shares of Series A Preferred.

The dividends on the Series A shall be cumulative whether or not declared so that, if at any time full cumulative dividends at the rate aforesaid on all shares of the Series A then outstanding from the date from and after which dividends thereon are cumulative to the end of the annual dividend period next preceding such time shall not have been paid or declared and set apart for payment, or if the full dividend on all such outstanding Series A for the then current dividend period shall not have been paid or declared and set apart for payment, the amount of the deficiency shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment before any sum shall be set apart for or applied by the Corporation or a subsidiary of the Corporation to the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Series A or any shares of any other class of stock ranking on a parity with the Series A and before any dividend or other distribution shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment on any Junior Stock and before any sum shall be set aside for or applied to the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of any Junior Stock.

Holder of Series A shall have the right at any time after the issuance, to convert such shares, accrued but unpaid declared dividends on the Series A and any other sum owed by the Corporation arising from the Series A into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (the “Conversion Shares”) of the Corporation determined in accordance with the applicable conversion price (the “Conversion Price”). 

The number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion shall equal (i) the sum of (A) the Series A Stated Value being converted and/or (B) at the Holder’s election, accrued and unpaid dividends or any other component of the Conversion Amount, divided by (ii) the Conversion Price. The Conversion Price of the Series A shall be $0.25, subject to adjustment.

During the year ended December 31, 2016 the conversion price was adjusted to $0.164

The Corporation and the Holder may not convert that amount of the Conversion Amount on a Conversion Date in amounts that would result in the Holder having a beneficial ownership of Common Stock which would be in excess of the sum of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates on such Conversion Date, and (ii) the number of Conversion Shares issuable upon the conversion of the Conversion Amount with respect to which the determination of this provision is being made on such Conversion Date, which would result in the aggregate beneficial ownership by the Holder and its Affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Corporation. For the purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and Regulation 13d-3 thereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Holder shall not be limited to successive exercises which would result in the aggregate issuance of more than 4.99%. The Holder may allocate which of the equity of the Corporation deemed beneficially owned by the Holder shall be included in the 4.99% amount described above and which shall be allocated to the excess above 4.99%. The Holder may waive the conversion limitation described in this Section in whole or in part, upon and effective after sixty-one (61) days’ prior written notice to the Corporation.

The holders of our Series A do vote together with the holders of our Common Stock on an as converted basis on each matter submitted to a vote of holders of Common Stock. The number of votes that may be cast by a holder of Series A shall be equal to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such Holder’s Series A on the record date for determining those stockholders entitled to vote on the matter. In addition, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of our outstanding Series A is required to for the following actions:

(a) amending the Corporation’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws if such amendment would adversely affect the Series A

(b) purchasing any of the Corporation’s securities other than required redemptions of Series A and repurchase under restricted stock and option agreements authorizing the Corporation’s employees;

(c) effecting a Liquidation Event;

(d) declaring or paying any dividends other than in respect of the Series A; and

(e) issuing any additional securities having rights senior to or on parity with the Series A.

As of June 30, 2018, the company has undeclared Series A dividends of $636,772.

Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock

On December 21, 2015, 20,000 shares of preferred stock were designated as Series B Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B”). Each share of Series B shall have a stated value equal to $100.00 (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations or splits with respect to such shares) (the “Series B Stated Value”).

The holders of outstanding shares of Series B shall be entitled to receive preferential dividends at the rate of 6% per share per annum on the Series B Stated Value, but before any dividend or other distribution will be paid or declared and set apart for payment on any shares of any Junior Stock as defined. Such dividends shall compound annually and be fully cumulative, and shall accumulate from the date of original issuance of the Series B, and shall be payable quarterly, in arrears, commencing on the first day of the calendar quarter following the date on which the Series B is issued. Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default as defined below and while such Event of Default is outstanding, such dividend rate shall be increased to 15% per annum on the Series B Stated Value. At the Corporation’s option, such dividend payments may be made in (i) cash (ii) additional shares of Series B valued at the Series B Stated Value thereof, in an amount equal to 100% of the cash dividend otherwise payable or (iii) a combination of cash and additional shares of Series B, provided there is not an existing current Event of Default on the date on which a dividend payment is payable, in which event the Holder entitled to receive such dividend may elect to receive such dividends in cash or additional shares of Series B Preferred.

The dividends on the Series B shall be cumulative whether or not declared so that, if at any time full cumulative dividends at the rate aforesaid on all shares of the Series B then outstanding from the date from and after which dividends thereon are cumulative to the end of the annual dividend period next preceding such time shall not have been paid or declared and set apart for payment, or if the full dividend on all such outstanding Series B for the then current dividend period shall not have been paid or declared and set apart for payment, the amount of the deficiency shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment before any sum shall be set apart for or applied by the Corporation or a subsidiary of the Corporation to the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of the Series B or any shares of any other class of stock ranking on a parity with the Series B and before any dividend or other distribution shall be paid or declared and set apart for payment on any Junior Stock and before any sum shall be set aside for or applied to the purchase, redemption or other acquisition of any Junior Stock.

Holders of shares of Series B shall have the right at any time commencing after the issuance to convert such shares, accrued but unpaid declared dividends on the Series B into fully paid and non-assessable shares of Common Stock (the “Conversion Shares”) of the Corporation determined in accordance with the applicable conversion price (the “Conversion Price”). All declared or accrued but unpaid dividends may be converted at the election of the Holder together with or independent of the conversion of the Series B Stated Value of the Series B. 

The number of Conversion Shares issuable upon conversion of the Conversion Amount shall equal (i) the sum of (A) the Series B Stated Value being converted and/or (B) at the Holder’s election, accrued and unpaid dividends or any other component of the Conversion Amount, divided by (ii) the Conversion Price. The Conversion Price of the Series B shall be $0.30, subject to adjustment.

During the year ended December 31, 2016 the conversion price was adjusted to $0.197

The Corporation and the Holder may not convert that amount of the Conversion Amount on a Conversion Date in amounts that would result in the Holder having a beneficial ownership of Common Stock which would be in excess of the sum of (i) the number of shares of Common Stock beneficially owned by the Holder and its Affiliates on such Conversion Date, and (ii) the number of Conversion Shares issuable upon the conversion of the Conversion Amount with respect to which the determination of this proviso is being made on such Conversion Date, which would result in the aggregate beneficial ownership by the Holder and its Affiliates of more than 4.99% of the outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Corporation. For the purposes of the proviso to the immediately preceding sentence, beneficial ownership shall be determined in accordance with Section 13(d) of the 1934 Act and Regulation 13d-3 thereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Holder shall not be limited to successive exercises which would result in the aggregate issuance of more than 4.99%. The Holder may allocate which of the equity of the Corporation deemed beneficially owned by the Holder shall be included in the 4.99% amount described above and which shall be allocated to the excess above 4.99%. The Holder may waive the conversion limitation described in this Section in whole or in part, upon and effective after sixty one (61) days’ prior written notice to the Corporation.

The holders of our Series B do vote together with the holders of our Common Stock on an as converted basis on each matter submitted to a vote of holders of Common Stock. The number of votes that may be cast by a holder of Series B shall be equal to the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon conversion of such Holder’s Series B on the record date for determining those stockholders entitled to vote on the matter. In addition, the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of our outstanding Series B is required to for the following actions:

(a) amending the Corporation’s certificate of incorporation or by-laws if such amendment would adversely affect the Series B

(b) purchasing any of the Corporation’s securities other than required redemptions of Series B and repurchase under restricted stock and option agreements authorizing the Corporation’s employees;

(c) effecting a Liquidation Event;

(d) declaring or paying any dividends other than in respect of the Company’s Series A or Series B; and

(e) issuing any additional securities having rights senior to the Series B. 

As of June 30, 2018, the company has undeclared Series B dividends of $118,289.

Common Stock

On January 31, 2018, the Company issued 18,750 shares of its restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $3,750. In connection with this transaction the Company also recorded a gain on settlement of vendor liabilities of $375. 

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company issued 610,000 shares of its restricted common stock to consultants in exchange for services at a fair value of $116,300. These shares were recorded as common stock issued for prepaid services and will be expensed over the life of the consulting contract to share based payments. During the six months ended June 30, 2018 the Company recorded $48,889 to share based payments.

Stock Options

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. 

At June 30, 2018 and 2017, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable was $0 and $0, respectively. 

Stock-based compensation for stock options has been recorded in the consolidated statements of operations and totaled $232,129 and $463,619, for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

The Company did not issue any new options during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Warrants

The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based payments awards. The fair value of each warrant granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.

The assumptions used for warrants granted during the six months ended June 30, 2018 are as follows:

Warrant Activities

The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, a total of 2,425,500 warrants were issued with promissory notes (See Note 6 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $420,456 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, a total of 10,481,016 warrants were issued with convertible notes (See Note 7 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $1,284,683 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, a total of 1,563,000 warrants were issued with notes payable – related party (See Note 8 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $307,808 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions.

During the six months ended June 30, 2018, a total of 1,403,500 warrants were issued with convertible notes payable – related party (See Note 8 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $162,834 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions. 

Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

Lease Agreements

On May 5, 2018, the Company signed a 5-year lease for approximately 2,300 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue suite 640, Fort lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is June 1, 2018. Total amount due under this lease is $411,150.

The annual minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, that have an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at June 30, 2018 are due as follows:

Rent expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was $88,875 and $69,022, respectively, and was $155,661 and $77,856, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Note 12 – Revision of Prior Year Financial Statements:

The Company’s correction of accrued dividends were a result of the following:

In accordance with the guidance provided by the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 99, Materiality and Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements the Company has determined that the impact of adjustments relating to the correction of this accounting error are not material to previously issued consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, these changes are disclosed herein and will be disclosed prospectively.

As a result of the aforementioned correction of accounting errors, the relevant financial statements have been revised as follows:

Effects on respective financial statements are as noted below:

Note 13 – Subsequent Events

Subsequent to June 30, 2018, the Company received gross proceeds of $100,000 from the issuance of notes payable. As additional consideration for entering in the debentures, the Company issued the investors 4-year warrant to purchase 300,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share.

Subsequent to June 30, 2018, the Company received gross proceeds from related parties of $25,000 of the issuance of notes payable. As additional consideration for entering in the convertible debentures, the Company issued the investors 4-year warrant to purchase 75,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share.

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

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and other reports filed by Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) from time to time with the SEC (collectively, the “Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other factors, including the risks relating to the Company’s business, industry, and the Company’s operations and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.

Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States, the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.

Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this report.

Overview

We intend for this discussion to provide information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, included elsewhere in this report.

The Company develops technology-based solutions designed to solve for challenges that have resulted from disruption and evolution within the broad digital media and content generation environment. Its flagship product Vocal is a long-form, digital publishing platform focused on supporting content creators with content management tools that are embedded within digital communities. Vocal is architected to enable targeted marketing of branded content and e-commerce opportunities in long-form content. Vocal’s community sites are moderated by a dedicated team with a primary focus on creating healthy communities and identifying monetization opportunities within them.

Vocal serves as a versatile home for content creators. The platform supports multiple forms of content such as: short videos, podcasts, music, and written word. This activity is expected to increase at a rapid pace. A fraction of creators achieve meaningful visibility for their content, and even fewer are rewarded financially. The Company’s product Vocal provides a solution for the creative community.

We partner with content creators and brands that recognize difficulties inherent in the digital advertising space and are looking to capitalize on the branded content marketing opportunities available on publishing platforms like Vocal.

During the remainder of the second quarter of 2018, Jerrick plans to launch additional revenue lines, including brand subscriptions to access the platform and its community of creators as well as a subscription model for creator upgrade tools. The Company also intends to release further enhancements to the Vocal editor and introduce social features. Further, in the third and fourth quarters of 2018, the Company plans to introduce Software as a Service (SaaS) subscriptions to the Vocal platform. Additional features will include user analytics updates as well as iOS and Android applications.

Results of Operations

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities and working capital at June 30, 2018 compared to December 31, 2017:

At June 30, 2018, we had a working capital deficit of $4,361,480 as compared to a working capital deficit of $3,574,824 at December 31, 2017, an increase of $786,656. The increase is primarily attributable to the increase in prepaid expenses and accounts payable and other accrued expenses.

These were offset by a decrease in cash, convertible notes current, and line of credit.

Net Cash

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, was $2,316,459 and $1,386,370 respectively. The net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $4,504,868 and $2,955,909, respectively. This change is primarily attributable to the net loss for the current period offset by share-based payments in the amount of $285,821 to employees and consultants for services rendered, the accretion of debt discount and debt issuance costs of $589,933 due to the incentives given with debentures, and a loss on extinguishment of debt of $431,786 for the incentives given to amend or convert debt. These increases were offset by gain on settlement of debt of $13,452, gain on settlement of vendor liabilities of $1,875 and a change in prepaid expenses of $18,864 from consulting contracts entered into during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $16,446 and $0, respectively. This change is attributable to the cash paid for leasehold improvements.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $2,244,276 and $1,217,153. During the 2018 period, the Company was predominantly financed by issuance of notes and related party notes of $2,183,654 and $544,852, respectively to fund operations. These increases were offset by repayment of notes and related party notes of $162,473 and $160,000, respectively. The Company also paid $166,761 for debt issuance costs during the six months ended June 30, 2018.

Summary of Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

Revenue

Revenue was $24,023 for the three months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $52,259 for the comparable three months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $28,236. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to the Company’s transitioning its ecommerce business from direct sale of products and Company owned memorabilia, through various web-based distribution channels, toward generating revenue through native advertising, branded marketing, and affiliate sales, resulting from the creation of genre specific, user generated content community websites. As part of that transition, the Company focused its efforts throughout 2018 on the development of its proprietary Vocal software platform to support the scalability of its business model. 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2018 were $1,589,726 as compared to $999,878 for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $589,848 in operating expenses is the result of a $534,866 increase in General and Administrative expenses related to our relocation to Fort Lee, NJ and the continued development of the Vocal platform, a $313,239 increase in consulting and professional fees related to being a publicly traded company and a $258,257 decrease in compensation.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $1,565,703 as compared to loss of $947,619 for the three months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the loss from operations is primarily attributable to an increase in expenses related to the continued development of the Vocal platform, including the launch of additional content, relocation expenses, and operating as a publicly traded company.

Other Income (Expenses)

Other income (expenses) for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was $(845,535), as compared to $(519,038) for the three months ended June 30, 2017. Other expenses during the three months ended June 30, 2018 was comprised of interest expense of $(341,071) on notes and related party notes, accretion of debt discount and issuance cost of $(415,045) due to the incentives given with debentures and loss on extinguishment of debt of $(89,419) for the incentives given to amend or convert debt. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, other expenses were comprised of interest expense of $(87,318) on notes and related party notes and accretion of debt discount and issuance cost of $(431,720) due to the incentives given with debentures.

Net Loss

Net loss attributable to common shareholder for three months ended June 30, 2018, was $2,411,238, or loss per share of $0.06, as compared to a net loss of $1,466,657, or loss per share of $0.04, for the three months ended June 30, 2017.

Inflation did not have a material impact on the Company’s operations for the applicable period. Other than the foregoing, management knows of no trends, demands, or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.

Summary of Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

Revenue

Revenue was $40,272 for the six months ended June 30, 2018, as compared to $94,101 for the comparable six months ended June 30, 2017, a decrease of $53,829. The decrease in revenue is primarily attributable to the Company’s transitioning its ecommerce business from direct sale of products and Company owned memorabilia, through various web-based distribution channels, toward generating revenue through native advertising, branded marketing, and affiliate sales, resulting from the creation of genre specific, user generated content community websites. As part of that transition, the Company focused its efforts throughout 2018 on the development of its proprietary Vocal software platform to support the scalability of its business model.  

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 were $2,929,552 as compared to $2,069,731 for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase of $859,821 in operating expenses is the result of a $743,367 increase in General and Administrative expenses related to the continued development of the Vocal platform, a $269,033 increase in consulting and professional fees related to being a publicly traded company and a $152,579 decrease in compensation.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $2,889,280 as compared to loss of $1,975,630 for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The increase in the loss from operations is primarily attributable to an increase in expenses related to the continued development of the Vocal platform, including the launch of additional content and operating as a publicly traded company and the decrease in sales.

Other Income (Expenses)

Other income (expenses) for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was $(1,615,588), as compared to $(980,279) for the six months ended June 30, 2017. Other expenses during the six months ended June 30, 2018 was comprised of interest expense of $(609,196) on notes and related party notes, accretion of debt discount and issuance cost of $(589,933) due to the incentives given with debentures and loss on extinguishment of debt of $(431,786) for the incentives given to amend or convert debt. These expenses were offset by the gain on settlement of debt of $13,452 as recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2018. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, other expenses were comprised of interest expense of $(144,705) on notes and related party notes, accretion of debt discount and issuance cost of $(724,900) due to the incentives given with debentures and loss on settlement of vendor liabilities of $(110,674).

Net Loss

Net loss attributable to common shareholder for six months ended June 30, 2018, was $4,504,868, or loss per share of $0.11, as compared to a net loss of $2,955,909, or loss per share of $0.08, for the six months ended June 30, 2017.

Inflation did not have a material impact on the Company’s operations for the applicable period. Other than the foregoing, management knows of no trends, demands, or uncertainties that are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

As of June 30, 2018, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements. 

Critical Accounting Policies

We believe that the following accounting policies are the most critical to aid you in fully understanding and evaluating this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.”

Use of Estimates

We use estimates and assumptions in preparing financial statements. Those estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. A fair value hierarchy is used to prioritize the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories: 

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

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing.

The Company recognizes income and expenses based on the accrual method of accounting.

Income Taxes

The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between financial reporting and the tax bases of the assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect, when the differences are expected to reverse. An allowance against deferred tax assets is recorded when it is more likely than not that such tax benefits will not be realized.

Derivative Liability

The Company evaluates its debt and equity issuances to determine if those contracts or embedded components of those contracts qualify as derivatives to be separately accounted for in accordance with paragraph 815-10-05-4 and Section 815-40-25 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. The result of this accounting treatment is that the fair value of the embedded derivative is marked-to-market each balance sheet date and recorded as either an asset or a liability. In the event that the fair value is recorded as a liability, the change in fair value is recorded in the consolidated statement of operations as other income or expense. Upon conversion, exercise or cancellation of a derivative instrument, the instrument is marked to fair value at the date of conversion, exercise or cancellation and then the related fair value is reclassified to equity.

In circumstances where the embedded conversion option in a convertible instrument is required to be bifurcated and there are also other embedded derivative instruments in the convertible instrument that are required to be bifurcated, the bifurcated derivative instruments are accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument.

The classification of derivative instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Equity instruments that are initially classified as equity that become subject to reclassification are reclassified to liability at the fair value of the instrument on the reclassification date. Derivative instrument liabilities will be classified in the balance sheet as current or non-current based on whether or not net-cash settlement of the derivative instrument is expected within 12 months of the balance sheet date.

The Company adopted Section 815-40-15 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“Section 815-40-15”) to determine whether an instrument (or an embedded feature) is indexed to the Company’s own stock.  Section 815-40-15 provides that an entity should use a two-step approach to evaluate whether an equity-linked financial instrument (or embedded feature) is indexed to its own stock, including evaluating the instrument’s contingent exercise and settlement provisions.  

The Company utilizes an option pricing model to compute the fair value of the derivative and to mark to market the fair value of the derivative at each balance sheet date. The Company records the change in the fair value of the derivative as other income or expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Adoption of ASU 2017-11

As noted above, in connection with the securities purchase agreement and debt transactions during the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company issued warrants and convertible notes, to purchase common stock with an exercise price of $0.20 and a five-year term. Upon issuance of the warrants and convertible notes, the Company evaluated the note agreement to determine if the agreement contained any embedded components that would qualify the agreement as a derivative. The Company identified certain put features embedded in the warrants and convertible notes that potentially could result in a net cash settlement in the event of a fundamental transaction, requiring the Company to classify the warrants and convertible notes as a derivative liability. The Company changed its method of accounting for the convertible notes and warrants through the early adoption of ASU 2017-11 during the three months ended December 31, 2017 on a retrospective basis. Accordingly, the Company recorded the warrant derivative and conversion option derivative liabilities to additional paid in capital upon issuance.

Stock Based Compensation

All stock-based payments to employees, non-employee consultants, and to nonemployee directors for their services as directors, including any grants of restricted stock and stock options, are measured at fair value on the grant date and recognized in the statements of operations as compensation or other expense over the relevant service period. Stock-based payments to nonemployees are recognized as an expense over the period of performance. Such payments are measured at fair value at the earlier of the date a performance commitment is reached or the date performance is completed. In addition, for awards that vest immediately and are non-forfeitable the measurement date is the date the award is issued.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The Company does not expect that the adoption of recent accounting pronouncements will have a material impact on its financial statements.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

We do not hold any derivative instruments and do not engage in any hedging activities.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2018, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(c) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in report that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. 

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are currently not involved in any litigation  that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

We believe there are no changes that constitute material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on May 17, 2018. 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

With the exception of the below, there have been no unregistered sales of equity securities that have not been previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. On June 29, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement”) Frommer, an officer of the company, whereby the Company issued Frommer a promissory note of $10,000 (the “June 2018 Frommer Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the June 2018 Frommer Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Frommer a four-year warrant to purchase 30,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $0.20 per share . Pursuant to the June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement, the June 2018 Frommer Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity date of August 17, 2018 (the “June 2018 Frommer Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest are due under the June 2018 Frommer Loan.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

There has been no default in the payment of principal, interest, sinking or purchase fund installment, or any other material default, with respect to any indebtedness of the Company.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

On May 5, 2018, the Company signed a 5-year lease for approximately 2,300 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Ave, Suite 640, Fort Lee NJ 07024. The commencement date of the lease is June 1, 2018. Monthly rent of $5,612 for the first year and increases at a rate of 3% for each subsequent year thereafter

Item 6. Exhibits.

* Filed herewith

SIGNATURES

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