Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 March (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2020
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 Number: 000-30542
DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 86-0914051 | |
(State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
101 J Morris Commons Lane, Suite 105 Morrisville, North Carolina |
27560 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
(919) 858-6542
(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 preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and, (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] | Accelerated filer [ ] |
Non-accelerated filer [X] | Smaller reporting company [X] |
Emerging growth company [X] |
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 Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
The outstanding number of shares of common stock as of May 14, 2020 was: 52,061,034.
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Documents incorporated by reference: None
DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC.
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 69,643 | $ | 18,673 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 31,366 | 63,556 | ||||||
Inventory | 8,301 | 8,301 | ||||||
Prepaid expense and other current assets | 565 | 807 | ||||||
Total current assets | 109,875 | 91,337 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 250,779 | 100,127 | ||||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net | 376,565 | 395,388 | ||||||
Intellectual property, net of accumulated amortization | 2,703,000 | 3,141,938 | ||||||
Deposits | 31,440 | 20,944 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS | $ | 3,471,659 | $ | 3,749,734 | ||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 308,484 | $ | 379,325 | ||||
Payroll liabilities | 18,335 | 28,870 | ||||||
Deferred revenues | 1,031,939 | 728,749 | ||||||
Interest payable | 63,307 | 59,979 | ||||||
Note payable | 179,110 | 165,120 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable, net of unamortized discount | 3,160,380 | 3,212,786 | ||||||
Derivative liability | 10,711,264 | 2,601,277 | ||||||
Due to a related party | 1,160,793 | 1,103,314 | ||||||
License fee payable | 1,094,691 | 1,094,691 | ||||||
Operating lease liability | 89,017 | 86,372 | ||||||
Finance lease liability | 81,987 | 34,425 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 17,899,307 | 9,494,908 | ||||||
Deferred revenues - non-current | 114,554 | 224,797 | ||||||
Operating lease liability - non-current | 349,404 | 373,000 | ||||||
Finance lease liability - non-current | 155,698 | 53,480 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 18,518,963 | 10,146,185 | ||||||
Stockholders’ deficit | ||||||||
Preferred stock: 337,500 authorized; $0.001 par value 1,334 shares issued and outstanding | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Common stock: 250,000,000 authorized; $0.001 par value 19,482,091 and 9,692,065 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 19,482 | 9,692 | ||||||
Additional paid in capital | 16,725,143 | 15,204,771 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (31,791,930 | ) | (21,610,915 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ deficit | (15,047,304 | ) | (6,396,451 | ) | ||||
Total Liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | $ | 3,471,659 | $ | 3,749,734 |
See the accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Revenue | $ | 477,877 | $ | 142,791 | ||||
Cost of revenue | (34,289 | ) | (20,551 | ) | ||||
Gross profit | 443,588 | 122,240 | ||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
General and administrative | 1,425,234 | 675,499 | ||||||
Sales and marketing | 120,818 | 225,687 | ||||||
Research and development | - | 4,205 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,546,052 | 905,391 | ||||||
Net loss from operations | (1,102,464 | ) | (783,151 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (518,400 | ) | (299,899 | ) | ||||
Gain on contingent liability | - | 300,000 | ||||||
Loss on settlement on debt | (54,000 | ) | - | |||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | (8,506,151 | ) | 6,813,153 | |||||
Total other income (expense) | (9,078,551 | ) | 6,813,254 | |||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (10,181,015 | ) | 6,030,103 | |||||
Provision for income taxes | - | - | ||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (10,181,015 | ) | $ | 6,030,103 | |||
Basic income (loss) per Common Share | $ | (0.70 | ) | $ | 0.81 | |||
Basic weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 14,542,721 | 7,399,376 | ||||||
Diluted income (loss) per Common Share | $ | (0.70 | ) | $ | 0.78 | |||
Diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 14,542,721 | 7,770,738 |
See the accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Convertible | Additional | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Series A | Common Stock | Paid in | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - December 31, 2019 | 1,334 | $ | 1 | 9,692,065 | $ | 9,692 | $ | 15,204,771 | $ | (21,610,915 | ) | $ | (6,396,451 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Common stock issued for conversion of debt | - | - | 6,824,272 | 6,824 | 1,317,686 | - | 1,324,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock issued for asset acquisition | - | - | 2,465,754 | 2,466 | (2,466 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | 500,000 | 500 | 205,152 | - | 205,652 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | - | - | - | (10,181,015 | ) | (10,181,015 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - March 31, 2020 | 1,334 | $ | 1 | 19,482,091 | $ | 19,482 | $ | 16,725,143 | $ | (31,791,930 | ) | $ | (15,047,304 | ) |
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Convertible | Additional | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Series A | Common Stock | Paid in | Accumulated | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - December 31, 2018 | 1,334 | $ | 1 | 6,816,281 | $ | 6,816 | $ | 8,689,353 | $ | (21,003,544 | ) | $ | (12,307,374 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Settlement of stock subscriptions | - | - | 336,020 | 336 | (336 | ) | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants on stock subscriptions | - | - | - | - | (167,544 | ) | - | (167,544 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Common issued to settle debt | - | - | 666,665 | 667 | 1,694,333 | - | 1,695,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | - | - | - | - | 45,007 | - | 45,007 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Conversion of convertible debt | 557,942 | 558 | 499,442 | - | 500,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | 6,030,103 | 6,030,103 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Balance - March 31, 2019 | 1,334 | $ | 1 | 8,376,908 | $ | 8,377 | $ | 10,760,255 | $ | (14,973,441 | ) | $ | (4,204,808 | ) |
See the accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (10,181,015 | ) | $ | 6,030,103 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Change in fair value of derivative liability | 8,506,151 | (6,813,153 | ) | |||||
Loss on impairment of asset | - | - | ||||||
Gain on contingent liability | - | (300,000 | ) | |||||
Loss on settlement of debt | 54,000 | - | ||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 205,652 | 45,007 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 450,359 | 253,196 | ||||||
Amortization of debt discount | 437,639 | 273,742 | ||||||
Bad debt expense | 50,800 | - | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (18,610 | ) | (301,067 | ) | ||||
Inventory | - | (192 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 242 | (1,833 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable | (70,841 | ) | 126,697 | |||||
Deferred revenues | 192,947 | 273,731 | ||||||
Payroll liability | (10,535 | ) | 16,525 | |||||
Accrued interest | 52,999 | 26,157 | ||||||
Due to related parties | - | 7,986 | ||||||
Operating lease payments | (2,128 | ) | 27,871 | |||||
Accrued consulting expense | - | - | ||||||
Deposit paid | (10,496 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
Net Cash used in Operating Activities | (342,836 | ) | (345,230 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Acquisition of intellectual property | - | (235,000 | ) | |||||
Purchase of property and equipment | (4,068 | ) | (3,965 | ) | ||||
Net Cash used in Investing Activities | (4,068 | ) | (238,965 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable | 497,250 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock and member distributions | - | 500,000 | ||||||
Capital lease payments | (8,225 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable | 189,615 | - | ||||||
Repayment of notes payable | (203,245 | ) | (225,000 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from related parties | 83,204 | - | ||||||
Repayment to related parties | (160,725 | ) | - | |||||
Net Cash provided by Financing Activities | 397,874 | 275,000 | ||||||
Net change in cash | 50,970 | (309,195 | ) | |||||
Cash, beginning of year | 18,673 | 324,935 | ||||||
Cash, end of year | $ | 69,643 | $ | 15,740 | ||||
Supplemental cash flow information | ||||||||
Cash paid for interest | $ | 27,653 | $ | - | ||||
Cash paid for taxes | $ | - | $ | - | ||||
Non-cash Investing and Financing transactions: | ||||||||
Settlement of accrued interest through issuance of convertible notes payable | $ | - | $ | 25,000 | ||||
Settlement of convertible notes payable through issuance of common stock | $ | 427,671 | $ | - | ||||
Resolution of derivative liability upon conversion of debt | $ | 896,839 | - | |||||
Equipment paid by capital lease | $ | 158,005 | $ | - | ||||
Derivative liability recognized as debt discount | $ | 500,675 | $ | - |
See the accompanying Notes, which are an integral part of these unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
NOTE 1: SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Business Description
Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated as a Nevada corporation on May 4, 1998. The Company is developing products that enable secure data, at rest and in flight, across local devices, network, cloud, and databases. On October 15, 2019, the Company changed its name from LandStar, Inc. to Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. within the state of Nevada.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2020 include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Data 443 Risk Mitigation, Inc., a North Carolina operating company, and the operations of Myriad Software Productions, LLC through September 2018 when it was liquidated. Prior to the acquisition of Data 443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. in North Carolina and the assets of Myriad Software Productions, LLC in 2018, these two entities were controlled by our sole director and officer, Jason Remillard. On November 17, 2017, Mr. Remillard acquired control of DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC. through his purchase of all the outstanding Series A preferred shares of the Company, and as a result, these two entities became common controlled entities that require consolidation of results with the reporting company, DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC., from the time common control occurred. All intercompany accounts and activities have been eliminated. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Interim Financial Statements
These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included and such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019 and notes thereto and other pertinent information contained in our Form 10-K the Company has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 17, 2020. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2020.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives revenue primarily from contracts for subscription to access our SaaS platforms and, to a much lesser degree, ancillary services provided in connection with subscription services. The Company’s contracts include the performance obligations that require us to provide access to the platforms, usually on an annual subscription. The Company’s contracts are for subscriptions to DataExpressTM, ArcMail, and ARALOCTM, hosting of the platforms and related services. Custom work for specific deliverables is documented in the statements of work. Customers may enter into subscription and various statements of work concurrently or consecutively. Most of the Company’s performance obligations are not considered to be distinct from the subscription to DataExpressTM, ArcMail, and ARALOCTM, hosting of the platform and related services and are combined into a single performance obligation. New statements of work and modifications of contracts are reviewed each reporting period and significant judgment is applied as to nature and characteristics of the new or modified performance obligations on a contract by contract basis.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
Revenue related to contracts with customers is evaluated utilizing the following steps: (i) Identify the contract, or contracts, with a customer; (ii) Identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) Determine the transaction price; (iv) Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; (v) Recognize revenue when the Company satisfies a performance obligation.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue mostly consists of service subscriptions received from users in advance of revenue recognition. The deferred revenue balance for the period ended March 31, 2020 was driven by cash payments from customers in advance of satisfying our performance obligations, offset by revenue recognized that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the period.
Convertible Financial Instruments
The Company bifurcates conversion options from their host instruments and accounts for them as free-standing derivative financial instruments if certain criteria are met. The criteria include circumstances in which (a) the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract, (b) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract is not remeasured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value reported in earnings as they occur, and (c) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative instrument would be considered a derivative instrument. An exception to this rule is when the host instrument is deemed to be conventional, as that term is described under applicable U.S. GAAP.
When the Company has determined that the embedded conversion options should not be bifurcated from their host instruments, discounts are recorded for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in the instruments based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the instrument.
Common stock purchase warrants and derivative financial instruments - Common stock purchase warrants and other derivative financial instruments are classified as equity if the contracts (1) require physical settlement or net-share settlement, or (2) give the Company a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in its own shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement). Contracts which (1) require net-cash settlement (including a requirement to net cash settle the contract if an event occurs and if that event is outside the control of the Company), (2) give the counterparty a choice of net-cash settlement or settlement in shares (physical settlement or net-share settlement), or (3) that contain reset provisions that do not qualify for the scope exception are classified as liabilities. The Company assesses classification of its common stock purchase warrants and other derivatives at each reporting date to determine whether a change in classification between equity and liabilities is required.
Beneficial Conversion Feature - The issuance of the convertible debt generated a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”), which arises when a debt or equity security is issued with an embedded conversion option that is beneficial to the investor or in the money at inception because the conversion option has an effective strike price that is less than the market price of the underlying stock at the commitment date. The Company recognized the BCF by allocating the intrinsic value of the conversion option, which is the number of shares of common stock available upon conversion multiplied by the difference between the effective conversion price per share and the fair value of common stock per share on the commitment date, resulting in a discount on the convertible debt (recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital). The discount is amortized to interest expense over the term of the convertible debt.
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DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
Share-Based Compensation
Employees - The Company accounts for share-based compensation under the fair value method which requires all such compensation to employees, including the grant of employee stock options, to be calculated based on its fair value at the measurement date (generally the grant date), and recognized in the condensed consolidated statement of operations over the requisite service period.
Nonemployees - The Company accounts for share-based compensation to non-employees under the fair value method which requires all such compensation to be calculated based on the fair value at the measurement date (generally the grant date), and recognized in the statement of operations over the requisite service period.
The Company recorded $205,652 in share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $45,007 in share-based compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy to classify and disclose all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, in periods subsequent to their initial measurement. The hierarchy requires the Company to use observable inputs when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when determining fair value. The three tiers are defined as follows:
● | Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; |
● | Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly in the marketplace for identical or similar assets and liabilities; and |
● | Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market data, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions. |
The Company’s financial instruments, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, note payable, due to related parties and accrued liabilities, are carried at historical cost. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the carrying amounts of these instruments approximated their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. Management determined that liabilities created by beneficial conversion features associated with the issuance of certain convertible notes payable (see Note 6), meet the criteria of derivatives and are required to be measured at fair value. The fair value of these derivative liabilities was determined based on management’s estimate of the expected future cash flows required to settle the liabilities. This valuation technique involves management’s estimates and judgment based on unobservable inputs and is classified in level 3.
Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and as if converted method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options, warrant and convertible notes.
For the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, the following common stock equivalents were excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the result of the computation was anti-dilutive.
March 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Stock option | 466,672 | 179,443 | ||||||
Warrants | 69,714,754 | - | ||||||
Convertible notes | 144,106,172 | 2,625,093 | ||||||
214,287,598 | 2,804,536 |
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DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
COVID-19
A novel strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in December 2019, and subsequently declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 11, 2020. As a result of the outbreak, many companies have experienced disruptions in their operations and in markets served. The Company has instituted some and may take additional temporary precautionary measures intended to help ensure the well-being of its employees and minimize business disruption. The Company considered the impact of COVID-19 on the assumptions and estimates used and determined that there were no material adverse impacts on the Company’s results of operations and financial position at March 31, 2020. The full extent of the future impacts of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations is uncertain. A prolonged outbreak could have a material adverse impact on financial results and business operations of the Company, including the timing and ability of the Company to collect accounts receivable and procure materials and supplies.
CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020. There are several different provisions of the CARES Act that impact income taxes for corporations. While the Company continues to evaluate the tax implications, it believes these provisions will not have a material impact to the financial statements.
Additionally, the Company has applied for, and has received, funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”) after the period covered in these financial statements in the amount of $339,000. The receipt of these funds, and the forgiveness of the loan attendant to these funds, is dependent on the Company having initially qualified for the loan and qualifying for the forgiveness of such loan based on its future adherence to the forgiveness criteria.
The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The promissory note executed by the Company in connection with the PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type.
The PPP Loan is being used to retain the Company’s employees and allow them to be able to continue to provide essential services for the customers of the Company. Proceeds of the PPP Loan may also be used for other purposes permitted under applicable terms of the PPP.
Certain prior period balances have been reclassed to conform with the current period presentation.
NOTE 2: LIQUIDITY AND GOING CONCERN
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared (i) in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and (ii) assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. After a period of no income, the Company has recently generated increasing income. However, the Company is subject to the risks and uncertainties associated with a business with growing revenue, as well as limitations on its operating capital resources. These matters, among others, raise substantial doubt about the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern. These consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the amounts and classification of assets and liabilities that may be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. In light of these matters, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise capital and generate revenue and profits in the future.
During 2018, the Company made two product acquisitions, ClassiDocs, and ARALOCTM, and completed the acquisition of one entity, Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. (“Data443”), the North Carolina operating company. The Company is actively seeking new products and entities to acquire, with several candidates identified in addition to the DataExpressTM product acquisition in September 2019. The Company has developed, and continues to develop, large scale relationships with cyber security, marketing and product organizations, and to market and promote ClassiDocs and other products the Company may develop or acquire. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had operating losses, negative net working capital, and an accumulated deficit.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
We continue to monitor the effects COVID-19 could have on our operations and liquidity including our ability to collect account receivable timely from our customers due to the economic impacts COVID-19 could have on the general economy. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
NOTE 3: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
The following table summarizes the components of the Company’s intellectual property as of the dates presented:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Intellectual property: | ||||||||
Word press GDPR rights | $ | 46,800 | $ | 46,800 | ||||
ARALOC™ | 1,850,000 | 1,850,000 | ||||||
ArcMail License | 1,445,000 | 1,445,000 | ||||||
DataExpressTM | 1,388,051 | 1,388,051 | ||||||
4,729,851 | 4,729,851 | |||||||
Accumulated amortization | (2,026,851 | ) | (1,587,913 | ) | ||||
Intellectual property, net of accumulated amortization | $ | 2,703,000 | $ | 3,141,938 |
The Company recognized amortization expense of approximately $438,938 and $253,000, for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and 2019, respectively.
Based on the carrying value of definite-lived intangible assets as of March 31, 2020, we estimate our amortization expense for the next five years will be as follows:
Amortization | ||||
Year Ended December 31, | Expense | |||
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020) | $ | 915,428 | ||
2021 | 792,422 | |||
2022 | 686,816 | |||
2023 | 308,333 | |||
2024 | - |
NOTE 4: LEASES
Operating lease
We have a non-cancelable operating lease for our office facility that expire in 2024. The operating lease has renewal options and rent escalation clauses.
We recognized total lease expense of approximately $27,871 and $27,871 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, primarily related to operating lease costs paid to lessors from operating cash flows. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a security deposit of $10,000. We entered into our operating lease in January 2019.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
Future minimum lease payments under operating leases that have initial non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year at March 31, 2020 were as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020) | $ | 90,000 | ||
2021 | 123,600 | |||
2022 | 127,300 | |||
2023 | 131,150 | |||
2024 | 45,033 | |||
Thereafter | - | |||
517,083 | ||||
Less: Imputed interest | (78,662 | ) | ||
Operating lease liabilities | 438,421 | |||
Operating lease liability – current | 89,017 | |||
Operating lease liability - non-current | $ | 349,404 |
The following summarizes other supplemental information about the Company’s operating lease as of March 31, 2020:
Weighted average discount rate | 8 | % | ||
Weighted average remaining lease term (years) | 4.11 |
Finance lease
The Company leases computer and hardware under non-cancellable capital lease arrangements. The term of those capital leases is 3 years and annual interest rate is 12%. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, capital lease obligations included in current liabilities were $81,987 and $34,425, respectively, and capital lease obligations included in long-term liabilities were $155,698 and $53,480, respectively. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company recorded a security deposit of $10,944.
At March 31, 2020, future minimum lease payments under the capital lease obligations, are as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | ||||
2020 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2020) | $ | 79,573 | ||
2021 | 106,097 | |||
2022 | 78,197 | |||
2023 | 15,744 | |||
Thereafter | - | |||
279,611 | ||||
Less: Imputed interest | (41,926 | ) | ||
Finance lease liabilities | 237,685 | |||
Finance lease liability – current | 81,987 | |||
Finance lease liability - non-current | $ | 155,698 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
NOTE 5: CONVERTIBLE NOTES PAYABLE
Convertible notes payable consists of the following:
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Convertible Note - originated in September 2018 | $ | 1,400,000 | $ | 1,700,000 | ||||
Convertible Note - originated in October 2018 | 294,150 | 444,150 | ||||||
Convertible Note - originated in October 2018 | 608,850 | 608,850 | ||||||
Convertible Note - originated in April 2019 | 519,000 | 600,000 | ||||||
Convertible Note - originated in June 2019 | - | 63,000 | ||||||
Convertible Note - originated in November 2019 | 38,000 | 38,000 | ||||||
Convertible Note - originated in December 2019 | 38,000 | 38,000 | ||||||
Convertible Notes - originated in January 2020 | 200,000 | - | ||||||
Convertible Notes - originated in March 2020 | 136,250 | - | ||||||
Convertible Notes - originated in March 2020 | 78,750 | - | ||||||
Convertible Notes - originated in October 2018 (replacement) | 135,000 | - | ||||||
Convertible Notes - originated in March 2020 | 125,000 | - | ||||||
3,573,000 | 3,492,000 | |||||||
Less debt discount and debt issuance cost | (412,620 | ) | (279,214 | ) | ||||
3,160,380 | 3,212,786 | |||||||
Less current portion of convertible notes payable | 3,160,380 | 3,212,786 | ||||||
Long-term convertible notes payable | $ | - | $ | - |
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company recognized interest expense of $53,517 and $26,157, and amortization of debt discount, included in interest expense of $410,019 and $273,742, respectively.
Replacement of note
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company assigned a portion of note with outstanding principal amounts of $150,000 to a lender. Our CEO paid $135,000 to repay a principal amount of $81,000 on behalf of the company. As a result, the Company recorded due to related party of $135,000 and loss on settlement of debt of $54,000.
Conversion
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company converted notes with principal amounts and accrued interest of $427,671 into 6,824,272 shares of common stock. The corresponding derivative liability at the date of conversion of $896,839 was credited to additional paid in capital.
Convertible notes payable consists of the following:
Promissory Notes - Issued in fiscal year 2018
On December 31, 2019, the Company entered into an Amendment and Forbearance Agreement with note holders. Under this agreement, note holders agreed to forbear from enforcing its rights under the note with regard to certain possible events of default, and further agreed to amend the note as follows:
● | Terms ranging from 4 months to 15 months. |
● | Annual interest rates: 12%. |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
● | Convertible at the option of the holders at earlier of (i) January 12, 2020 or April 15, 2020 or (ii) any event of default under the note. |
● | The conversion price shall be equal to 60% of the lesser of the lowest trading price of the Company’s common stock for (i) the 20 days immediately preceding December 31, 2019 or (ii) the 20 days immediately preceding the date of conversion. |
As a result of an amendment and forbearance agreement, the Company recognized the settlement of original debt and recorded loss on settlement of debt of $1,206,329 during the year ended December 31, 2019.
Promissory Notes - Issued in fiscal year 2019
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company issued a total of $739,000 of notes with the following terms:
● | Terms: 12 months. |
● | Annual interest rates of 10% - 12%. |
● | Convertible at the option of the holders at 4 months or 180 days after issuance date. |
● | Conversion prices are typically based on the discounted (39% to 50% discount) average closing prices or lowest trading prices of the Company’s shares during various periods prior to conversion. |
● | Certain note allows the principal amount will increase by $15,000 and the discount rate of conversion price will decrease by 10% if the conversion price is less than $$0.005. As a result, the discount rate of conversion price changed from 50% to 60% and the Company recognized the penalty of $15,000 and recorded principal amount of $15,000. |
The note includes original issue discounts and financing costs totaling to $63,000 and the Company received cash of $676,000. Convertible notes issued in fiscal year 2018 are currently in default.
Promissory Notes - Issued in fiscal year 2020
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued a total of $540,000 of notes with the following terms:
● | Terms ranging from 9 months to 12 months. |
● | Annual interest rates of 10% - 12%. |
● | Convertible at the option of the holders at issuance date or 6 months after issuance date. |
● | Conversion prices are typically based on the discounted (35% to 50% discount) average closing prices or lowest trading prices of the Company’s shares during various periods prior to conversion. Certain note has a fixed conversion price of $0.5 for a first 5 months |
● | Certain note allows the principal amount will increase by $15,000 and the discount rate of conversion price will decrease by 18% if the conversion price is less than $$0.01. |
The Company determined that the conversion features, in the convertible notes, met the definition of a liability in accordance with ASC Topic No. 815 - 40, Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity’s Own Stock and therefore bifurcated the embedded conversion options once the notes becomes convertible and accounted for it as a derivative liability. The fair value of the conversion feature was recorded as a debt discount and amortized to interest expense over the term of the note.
The Company valued the conversion feature using the Binomial pricing model. The fair value of the derivative liability for all the notes that became convertible, including the notes issued in prior years, during the three months ended March 31, 2020 amounted to $6,092,869, and $500,675 of the value assigned to the derivative liability was recognized as a debt discount to the notes while the balance of $5,592,194 was recognized as a “day 1” derivative loss.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
NOTE 6: DERIVATIVE LIABILITIES
The Company analyzed the conversion option for derivative accounting consideration under ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, and hedging, and determined that the instrument should be classified as a liability since the conversion option becomes effective at issuance resulting in there being no explicit limit to the number of shares to be delivered upon settlement of the above conversion options.
ASC 815 requires we assess the fair market value of derivative liability at the end of each reporting period and recognize any change in the fair market value as other income or expense item.
The Company determined our derivative liabilities to be a Level 3 fair value measurement and used the Binomial pricing model to calculate the fair value as of March 31, 2020. The Binomial model requires six basic data inputs: the exercise or strike price, time to expiration, the risk-free interest rate, the current stock price, the estimated volatility of the stock price in the future, and the dividend rate. Changes to these inputs could produce a significantly higher or lower fair value measurement. The fair value of each convertible note and warrant is estimated using the Binomial valuation model.
For the period ended March 31, 2020 and the year ended December 31, 2019, the estimated fair values of the liabilities measured on a recurring basis are as follows:
Three Months Ended | Year Ended | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Expected term | 0.02 - 5.00 years | 0.25 - 5.00 years | ||||||
Expected average volatility | 187%- 345 | % | 160%- 305 | % | ||||
Expected dividend yield | - | - | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 0.01% - 1.57 | % | 1.55% - 2.50 | % |
The following table summarizes the changes in the derivative liabilities during the period ended March 31, 2020:
Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ||||
Derivative liability as of December 31, 2019 | $ | 2,601,277 | ||
Addition of new derivatives recognized as debt discounts | 500,675 | |||
Addition of new derivatives recognized as day-one loss | 5,592,194 | |||
Addition of new derivatives recognized upon issuance of warrant | - | |||
Derivative liabilities settled upon conversion of convertible note | (896,839 | ) | ||
Reclassification from APIC to derivative due to tainted instruments | - | |||
Change in derivative liabilities recognized as loss on derivative | 2,913,957 | |||
Derivative liability as of March 31, 2020 | $ | 10,711,264 |
The aggregate gain (loss) on derivatives during the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was ($8,506,151) and $6,813,153, respectively.
NOTE 7: CAPITAL STOCK AND REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
Changes in Authorized Shares
On October 14, 2019, the Company filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to effect a 1-for-750 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding shares of common and preferred shares, each with $0.001 par value. All per share amounts and number of shares, in the consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split.
On March 5, 2020, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock to 250,000,000.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
Preferred Stock
As of March 31, 2020, the Company is authorized to issue 337,500 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001, of which 337,500 shares have been designated as Series A. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 1,334 shares of Series A were issued and outstanding, and each share of Series A was (i) convertible into 1,000 shares of common stock, and (ii) entitled to vote 15,000 shares of common stock on all matters submitted to a vote by shareholders voting common stock. All issued and outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock are held by Mr. Jason Remillard, (“Mr. Remillard”) sole director of the Company.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001. All shares have equal voting rights, are non-assessable, and have one vote per share. The total number of shares of Company common stock issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, was 19,482,091 and 9,692,065 shares, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued common stock as follows,
● | 6,824,272 shares issued for conversion of debt |
● | 2,465,754 shares issued for the settlement of stock payable of acquisition DataExpressTM |
● | 500,000 shares issued for compensation to our former CFO |
Warrants
The Company identified conversion features embedded within warrants issued during the period ended March 31, 2020. The Company has determined that the conversion feature of the Warrants represents an embedded derivative since the conversion price includes a reset provision which could cause adjustments upon conversion. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, 250,000 warrants were granted, for a period of five years from issuance, at price of $0.50 per share. As a result of the reset features, the warrants increased by 67,591,070 for the period ended March 31, 2020, and the total warrants exercisable into 69,714,754 shares of common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $0.015 per share as of March 31, 2020. The reset feature of warrants was effective at the time that a separate convertible instrument with lower exercise price was issued. We accounted for the issuance of the Warrants as a derivative.
A summary of activity during the period ended March 31, 2020 follows:
Warrants Outstanding | ||||||||
Weighted Average | ||||||||
Shares | Exercise Price | |||||||
Outstanding, December 31, 2019 | 1,873,684 | $ | 0.491 | |||||
Granted | 250,000 | - | ||||||
Reset feature | 67,591,070 | 0.015 | ||||||
Exercised | - | - | ||||||
Forfeited/canceled | - | - | ||||||
Outstanding, March 31, 2020 | 69,714,754 | $ | 0.015 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
The following table summarizes information relating to outstanding and exercisable warrants as of March 31, 2020:
Warrants Outstanding | Warrants Exercisable | |||||||||||||||||
Weighted Average Remaining | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of Shares | Contractual life (in years) | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Number of Shares | Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||||||||||||||
10,080,646 | 3.70 | $ | 0.02 | 10,080,646 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
42,226,702 | 3.85 | $ | 0.02 | 42,226,702 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
9,074,073 | 4.28 | $ | 0.02 | 9,074,073 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
8,333,333 | 4.97 | $ | 0.02 | 8,333,333 | $ | 0.02 | ||||||||||||
69,714,754 | 4.02 | $ | 0.02 | 61,381,421 | $ | 0.02 |
NOTE 8: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
Stock Options
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company granted options for the purchase of the Company’s common stock to certain employees, consultants and advisors as consideration for services rendered. The terms of the stock option grants are determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company’s stock options generally vest upon the one-year anniversary date of the grant and have a maximum term of ten years.
The following summarizes the stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Options Outstanding | Weighted-Average Exercise Price | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 377,227 | $ | 1.86 | |||||
Grants of stock options | 159,767 | 0.26 | ||||||
Cancelled stock options | (70,316 | ) | 1.10 | |||||
Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 466,678 | $ | 1.38 |
The weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $1.35. The total fair value of stock options that granted during the three ended March 31, 2020 was approximately $46,638. The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions for stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Expected term (years) | 5.8 | |||
Expected stock price volatility | 516.41 | % | ||
Weighted-average risk-free interest rate | 0.53 | % | ||
Expected dividend | $ | 0.00 |
Volatility is a measure of the amount by which a financial variable such as share price has fluctuated (historical volatility) or is expected to fluctuate (expected volatility) during a period. The Company estimates expected volatility giving primary consideration to the historical volatility of its common stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the published yield available on U.S. Treasury issues with an equivalent term remaining equal to the expected life of the stock option. The expected lives of the stock options represent the estimated period of time until exercise or forfeiture and are based on the simplified method of using the mid-point between the vesting term and the original contractual term.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
The following summarizes certain information about stock options vested and expected to vest as of March 31, 2020:
Number of | Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life | Weighted-Average | ||||||||||
Options | (In Years) | Exercise Price | ||||||||||
Outstanding | 466,678 | 8.54 | $ | 1.38 | ||||||||
Exercisable | 126,926 | 5.82 | 3.63 | |||||||||
Expected to vest | 339,746 | 9.55 | $ | 0.54 |
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $65,248 and $18,229, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements which is expected to be recognized within the next year.
Restricted Stock Awards
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company issued restricted stock awards for shares of common stock which have been reserved for the holders of the awards. Restricted stock awards were issued to certain consultants and advisors as consideration for services rendered. The terms of the restricted stock units are determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Company’s restricted stock shares generally vest over a period of one year and have a maximum term of ten years.
The following summarizes the restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2020:
Weighted-Average | ||||||||
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2019 | 524,337 | $ | 0.79 | |||||
Shares of restricted stock granted | 25,000 | 0.78 | ||||||
Exercised | - | 1.67 | ||||||
Cancelled | (72,145 | ) | 0.95 | |||||
Balance as of March 31, 2020 | 477,192 | $ | 0.79 |
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
Number of Restricted Stock Awards | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||
Vested | 100,978 | 57,243 | ||||||
Non-vested | 376,214 | 467,094 |
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, there was $61,001 and $147,743, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the next year.
NOTE 9: RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Jason Remillard is our Chief Executive Officer and sole director. Through his ownership of Series A Preferred Shares, Mr. Remillard has voting control over all matters to be submitted to a vote of our shareholders.
In January 2018 the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Myriad Software Productions, LLC, which is owned 100% by Mr. Remillard. Those assets were comprised of the software program known as ClassiDocs, and all intellectual property and goodwill associated therewith. This acquisition changed the Company’s status to no longer being a “shell” under applicable securities rules. In consideration for the acquisition, the Company agreed to a purchase price of $1,500,000 comprised of: (i) $50,000 paid at closing; (ii) $250,000 in the form of our promissory note; and (iii) $1,200,000 in shares of our common stock, valued as of the closing, which equated to 1,600,000 shares of our common stock. The shares have not yet been issued and are not included as part of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. However, these shares have been recorded as additional paid in capital within our consolidated financial statements for the period ending March 31, 2020.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
On September 16, 2019, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DMBGroup, LLC, as discussed in Note 2. Amounts owed to DMBGroup, LLC including the note payable of $940,000 and member loans of $97,689 were recorded as amounts due to a related party. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repaid $83,323 including interest expense of $8,098, and member loans of $75,225. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the company had recorded a liability to DMBGroup totaling $715,441 and $828,561, respectively.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our CEO paid operating expenses of $82,203 on behalf of the Company and the Company repaid $85,500 to our CEO.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, our CEO repaid $135,000 to purchase convertible note of $81,000 and a prepayment penalty of $54,000. As a result, the Company recorded $54,000 as loss on settlement of debt.
As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the Company had due to related party of $1,160,793 and $1,103,314
NOTE 10: NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted net income per common share is computed using the weighted average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods. Common equivalent shares consist of stock options, unvested restricted shares, and outstanding warrants that are computed using the treasury stock method. Antidilutive stock awards consist of stock options that would have been antidilutive in the application of the treasury stock method.
Three months ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2020 | 2019 | |||||||
Numerator: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (10,157,643 | ) | $ | 6,030,103 | |||
Denominator: | ||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 14,542,721 | 7,399,376 | ||||||
Effect of dilutive shares | - | 371,363 | ||||||
Diluted | 14,542,721 | 7,770,738 | ||||||
Net income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.70 | ) | $ | 0.81 | |||
Diluted | $ | (0.70 | ) | $ | 0.78 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the convertible instruments are anti-dilutive and therefore, have been excluded from earnings (loss) per share.
NOTE 11: SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the following transactions occurred:
● | On April 01, 2020, the Company issued 4,666 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to its president/chief executive officer, Jason Remillard, as additional compensation. |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2020
● | On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,333,333 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $4,521.33 of a promissory note into 301,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 03, 2020, the Company converted $17,460 of a promissory note into 970,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 14, 2020, the Company converted $6,471.33 of a promissory note into 431,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 15, 2020, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock to 750,000,000. |
● | On April 16, 2020, the Company converted $6,793.83 of a promissory note into 452,922 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 16, 2020, the Company filed Form S-8 to register an additional 20,000,000 shares of its common stock under the S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-231615). |
● | On April 17, 2020 the Company issued a total of 11,935,000 shares of its common stock to twelve (12) individuals, each of whom was either an employee or services provider to the Company. The shares were issued under the Company’s S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-231615). |
● | On April 22, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,388,888 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 27, 2020, the Company received a $339,000 loan (the “PPP Loan”) through Silicon Valley Bank pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program established under the Cares Act. The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The promissory note issued pursuant to the PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. The PPP Loan may be forgiven if used under program parameters for payroll, mortgage interest and rent expenses. |
● | On April 27, 2020, the Company converted $19,922.10 of a promissory note into 1,811,100 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 28, 2020 the Company issued a total of 1,496,516 shares of its common stock to three persons who had previously invested $1,775,000 in the Company though the Company had not yet issued them their respective shares. These shares were issued for this prior investment, and the issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 28, 2020, the Company converted $24,540 of a promissory note into 1,804,411 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 02, 2020, the Company converted $15,600 of a promissory note into 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 06, the Company converted $10,080 of a promissory note into 1,680,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 06, the Company converted $8,490.72 of a promissory note into 2,166,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. | |
● | On May 07, the Company converted $11,494.90 of a promissory note into 2,357,929 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. | |
● | On May 12, the Company converted $14,700 of a promissory note into 2,450,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
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ITEM 2. | MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
The following discussion and analysis of the results of operations and financial condition for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, and the notes to those financial statements that are included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
All references to “Data443”, “we”, “our,” “us” and the “Company” in this Item 2 refer to Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc., a Nevada corporation.
The discussion in this section contains forward-looking statements. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance. We have attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “should,” “would” or “will” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause our actual results to differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements we make. Several risks and uncertainties we face are discussed in more detail under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Form 10 filed by the Company with the SEC on 11 January 2019, and in the Part I, Item 1A of the Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC on 17 April 2020, and in the discussion and analysis below. You should, however, understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all risks and uncertainties and you should not consider the risks and uncertainties identified by us to be a complete set of all potential risks or uncertainties that could materially affect us. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements we make herein because some or all of them may turn out to be wrong. We undertake no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events and developments, except as required by law. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes to those statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Overview
Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. was original incorporated under the name LandStar, Inc. as a Nevada corporation on May 4, 1998, for the purpose of purchasing, developing and reselling real property, with its principal focus on the development of raw land. From incorporation through December 31, 1998, LandStar had no business operations and was a development-stage company. LandStar did not purchase or develop any properties and decided to change its business plan and operations. On March 31, 1999, the Company acquired approximately 98.5% of the common stock of Rebound Rubber Corp. pursuant to a share exchange agreement with Rebound Rubber Corp. (“Rebound Rubber”) and substantially all of Rebound Rubber’s shareholders. The acquisition was effected by issuing 14,500,100 shares of common stock, which constituted 14.5% of the 100,000,000 authorized shares of LandStar, and 50.6% of the 28,622,100 issued and outstanding shares on completion of the acquisition. The acquisition was treated for accounting purposes as a continuation of Rebound Rubber under the LandStar capital structure. If viewed from a non-consolidated perspective, on March 31, 1999 LandStar issued 14,500,100 shares for the acquisition of the outstanding shares of Rebound Rubber.
The share exchange with Rebound Rubber (and other transactions occurring in March 1999) resulted in a change of control of LandStar and the appointment of new officers and directors of the Company. These transactions also redefined the focus of the Company on the development and exploitation of the technology to de-vulcanize and reactivate recycled rubber for resale as a raw material in the production of new rubber products. The Company’s business strategy was to sell the de-vulcanized material (and compounds using the materials) to manufacturers of rubber products.
Prior to 2001 the Company had no revenues. In 2001 and 2002 revenues were derived from management services rendered to a rubber recycling company.
In August 2001 the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to authorize 500,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value; and, 150,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Preferred stock. Preferred shares could be designated into specific classes and issued by action of the Company’s Board of Directors. In May 2008 the Company’s Board established a class of Convertible Preferred Series A (the “Series A”), authorizing 10,000,000 shares. The Series A provided for, among other things, (i) each share of Series A was convertible into 1,000 shares of the Company’s common stock; and, (ii) a holder of Series A was entitled to vote 1,000 shares of common stock for each share of Series A on all matters submitted to a vote by shareholders.
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In September 2008 the Company amended its Articles to increase the number of authorized shares to 985,000,000, $0.001 par value. In January 2009 the Company amended its Articles to increase the number of authorized shares to 4,000,000,000, $0.001 par value. In January 2010 the Company once again amended its Articles to increase the number of authorized shares to 8,888,000,000, $0.001 par value.
The Company’s last filing of financial information with the SEC was the Form 10-QSB it filed on December 19, 2002 for the quarter ended 30 September 2002. No other filings were effected with the SEC until the Company filed a Form 15 May 19, 2008, which terminated the Company’s filing obligations with SEC.
The Company was effectively dormant for a number of years. In or around February 2014 there was a change in control when Kevin Hayes acquired 1,000,000 shares of the Series A, and was appointed as the sole director and officer. In or around April 2017 there was another change in control when Kevin Hayes sold the 1,000,000 shares of Series A to Hybrid Titan Management, which then proceeded to assign the Series A to William Alessi. Mr. Alessi was then appointed as the sole director and officer of the Company. Mr. Alessi initiated legal action in his home state of North Carolina to confirm, among other things, his ownership of the Series A; his “control” over the Company; and, the status of creditors of the Company. In or around June 2017 the court entered judgment in favor of Mr. Alessi.
In or around July 2017, while under the majority ownership and management of Mr. Alessi, the Company sought to effect a merger transaction (the “Merger”) under which the Company would be merged into Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc. (“Data443”). Data443 was formed as a North Carolina corporation in July 2017 under the original name LandStar, Inc. The name of the North Carolina corporation was changed to Data443 in December 2017. In November 2017 the controlling interest in the Company was acquired by our current chief executive officer and sole board member, Jason Remillard, when he acquired all of the Series A shares from Mr. Alessi. In that same transaction Mr. Remillard also acquired all of the shares of Data443 from Mr. Alessi. Mr. Remillard was then appointed as the sole director and sole officer of the Company, and of Data443. Initially, Mr. Remillard sought to recognize the Merger initiated by Mr. Alessi and respect the results of the Merger. The Company relied upon documents previously prepared and proceeded as if the Merger had been effected.
In January 2018 the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Myriad Software Productions, LLC, which is owned 100% by Mr. Remillard. Those assets were comprised of the software program known as ClassiDocs, and all intellectual property and goodwill associated therewith. This acquisition changed the Company’s status to no longer being a “shell” under applicable securities rules. In consideration for the acquisition, the Company agreed to a purchase price of $1,500,000 comprised of (i) $50,000 paid at closing; (ii) $250,000 in the form of our promissory note; and, (iii) $1,200,000 in shares of our common stock, valued as of the closing, which equated to 1,200,000,000 shares of our common stock. The shares have not yet been issued and are not included as part of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. However, these shares have been recorded as additional paid in capital within our consolidated financial statements for the period ending 30 June 2018.
In April 2018 the Company amended the designation for its Series A Preferred Stock by providing that a holder of Series A was entitled to (i) vote 15,000 shares of common stock for each share of Series A on all matters submitted to a vote by shareholders; and, (ii) convert each share of Series A into 1,000 shares of our common stock.
In May 2018 the Company amended and restated its Articles of Incorporation. The total authorized number of shares is: 8,888,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value; and, 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.001 par value, designated in the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Series A remains in full force and effect.
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In June 2018, after careful analysis and in reliance upon professional advisors retained by the Company, it was determined that the Merger had, in fact, not been completed, and that the Merger was not in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders. As such, the Merger was legally terminated. In place of the Merger, in June 2018 the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of stock of Data443 (the “Share Exchange”). As a result of the Share Exchange, Data443 became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, with both the Company and Data443 continuing to exist as corporate entities. The finances and business conducted by the respective entities prior to the Share Exchange will be treated as related party transactions in anticipation of the Share Exchange. As consideration in the Share Exchange, we agreed to issue to Mr. Remillard: (a) One hundred million (100,000,000) shares of our common stock; and (b) On the eighteen (18) month anniversary of the closing of the Share Exchange (the “Earn Out Date”), an additional 100,000,000 shares of our common stock (the “Earn Out Shares”) provided that Data 443 has at least an additional $1MM in revenue by the Earn Out Date (not including revenue directly from acquisitions). None of our shares of our common stock to be issued to Mr. Remillard under the Share Exchange have been issued. As such, none of said shares are included as part of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company. However, the shares committed to Mr. Remillard have been recorded as common shares issuable and included in additional paid-in capital and the earn out shares have been reflected as a contingent liability for common stock issuable within the consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2019.
On or about 29 June 2018 we secured the rights to the WordPress GDPR Framework through our wholly owned subsidiary Data443 for a total consideration of €40,001, or $46,521, payable in four payments of €10,000, with the first payment due at closing, and the remaining payments issuable at the end of July, August and September, 2018. All of the payments were made and upon issuance of the final payment, we have the right to enter into an asset transfer agreement for the nominal cost of one euro (€1).
On or about October 22, 2018 we entered into an asset purchase agreement with Modevity, LLC (“Modevity”) to acquire certain assets collectively known as ARALOC™, a software-as-a service (“SaaS”) platform that provides cloud-based data storage, protection, and workflow automation. The acquired assets consist of intellectual and related intangible property including applications and associated software code, and trademarks. While the Company did not acquire any of the customers or customer contracts of Modevity, the Company did acquire access to books and records related to the customers and revenues Modevity created on the ARALOC™ platform as part of the asset purchase agreement. These assets were substantially less than the total assets of Modevity, and revenues from the platform comprised a portion of the overall sales of Modevity. We are required to create the technical capabilities to support the ongoing operation of this SaaS platform. A substantial effort on the part of the Company is needed continue generating ARALOC™ revenues through development of a sales force, as well as billing and collection processes. We paid Modevity (i) $200,000 in cash; (ii) $750,000, in the form of our 10-month promissory note; and, (iii) 164,533,821 shares of our common stock.
On June 21, 2019, the Company filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation to increase the total number authorized shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share, from 8,888,000,000 shares to 15,000,000,000 shares.
On September 16, 2019, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DMBGroup, LLC to acquire certain assets collectively known as DataExpressTM, a software platform for secure sensitive data transfer within the hybrid cloud. The total purchase price of approximately $2.8 million consists of: (i) a $410,000 cash payment at closing; (ii) a promissory note in the amount of $940,000, payable in the amount of $41,661 over 24 monthly payments starting on October 15, 2019, accruing at a rate of 6% per annum; (iii) assumption of approximately $98,000 in liabilities and, (iv) approximately 2,465,753 shares of our common stock. As of September 30, 2019, these shares have not been issued and are recorded as “Stock issuable for asset purchase” included in additional paid in capital.
On October 14, 2019, the Company filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to change its name to Data443 Risk Mitigation, Inc., and to effect a 1-for-750 reverse stock split of its issued and outstanding shares of common and preferred shares, each with $0.001 par value, and to reduce the numbers of authorized common and preferred shares to 60,000,000 and 337,500, respectively. On October 28, 2019, the name change and the split and changes in authorized common and preferred shares was effected, resulting in approximately 7,282,678,714 issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock to be reduced to approximately 9,710,239, and 1,000,000 issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s preferred shares to be reduced to 1,334 as of October 28, 2019. All per share amounts and number of shares, including the authorized shares, in the consolidated financial statements and related notes have been retroactively adjusted to reflect the reverse stock split and decrease in authorized common and preferred shares.
On March 05, 2020, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock to 250,000,000.
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COVID-19
The Company is closely monitoring developments and is taking steps to mitigate the potential risks related to the COVID-19 pandemic to the Company, its employees and its customers. To protect our employees while continuing to provide the services needed by our clients the Company limited customer contact, and minimized employee contact with other employees by having our employees work remotely while they shelter in place. The dedication of our employees and their work ethic have allowed us to continue providing critical services to our customers during these challenging times.
Our office-based employees have been working remotely since the middle of March, and they have been able to address customer needs in a timely fashion. Travel remains restricted to limit the risk of our employees coming in contact with the virus.
Through March 31, 2020, there has not been a noticeable increase in accounts receivable for the Company. However, it is likely that if the COVID-19 pandemic persists and state stay-at-home orders remain in place, it is likely that more customers will be unable to keep their bills current. Further, while we have not yet experienced any interruption to our normal materials and supplies process, it is impossible to predict whether COVID-19 will cause future interruptions and delays.
Through March 31, 2020 we have not had any of our employees contract the COVID-19 virus. Should we have a significant number of our employees contract the COVID-19 virus it could have a negative impact on our ability to serve customers in a timely fashion.
CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020. There are several different provisions with the CARES Act that impact income taxes for corporations. While we continue to evaluate the tax implications, we believe these provisions will not have a material impact to the financial statements.
Additionally, the Company has applied for, and has received, funds under the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP Loan”) after the period covered in these financial statements in the amount of $339,000. The receipt of these funds, and the forgiveness of the loan attendant to these funds, is dependent on our having initially qualified for the loan and qualifying for the forgiveness of such loan based on our future adherence to the forgiveness criteria.
The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The promissory note issued in connection with the PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type.
The PPP Loan is being used to retain our employees, as well as for other permitted uses under the terms and conditions of the PPP Loan.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
From time-to-time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”), or other standard setting bodies, relating to the treatment and recording of certain accounting transactions. Unless otherwise discussed herein, management of the Company has determined that these recent accounting pronouncements will not have a material impact on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.
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Critical Accounting Policies
Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates
Our management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements which we have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. In preparing our consolidated financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated 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.
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 consolidated 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.
While our significant accounting policies are described in more detail in Note 2 of our consolidated Quarterly financial statements included in this Quarterly Report, we believe the following accounting policies to be critical to the judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Assumption as a Going Concern
Management assumes that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. However, given our current financial position and lack of liquidity, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
Convertible Financial Instruments
The Company bifurcates conversion options from their host instruments and accounts for them as free standing derivative financial instruments if certain criteria are met. The criteria include circumstances in which (a) the economic characteristics and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks of the host contract, (b) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract is not re-measured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value reported in earnings as they occur and (c) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative instrument would be considered a derivative instrument. An exception to this rule is when the host instrument is deemed to be conventional, as that term is described under applicable GAAP.
When the Company has determined that the embedded conversion options should not be bifurcated from their host instruments, discounts are recorded for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in the instruments based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the transaction and the effective conversion price embedded in the instrument.
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Beneficial Conversion Feature
The issuance of the convertible debt issued by the Company generated a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”), which arises when a debt or equity security is issued with an embedded conversion option that is beneficial to the investor or in the money at inception because the conversion option has an effective strike price that is less than the market price of the underlying stock at the commitment date. The Company recognized the BCF by allocating the intrinsic value of the conversion option, which is the number of shares of common stock available upon conversion multiplied by the difference between the effective conversion price per share and the fair value of common stock per share on the commitment date, resulting in a discount on the convertible debt (recorded as a component of additional paid in capital).
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company uses a three-tier fair value hierarchy to classify and disclose all assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis, in periods subsequent to their initial measurement. The hierarchy requires the Company to use observable inputs when available, and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when determining fair value. The three tiers are defined as follows:
● | Level 1—Observable inputs that reflect quoted market prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets; |
● | Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly in the marketplace for identical or similar assets and liabilities; and |
● | Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market data, which require the Company to develop its own assumptions. |
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.
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.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure the cost of services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the fair value of the award. For employees and directors, the fair value of the award is measured on the grant date. For non-employees, as per ASU No. 2018-7, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, remeasurement is not required. The fair value amount is then recognized over the period during which services are required to be provided in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense is recorded by us in the same expense classifications in the consolidated statements of operations, as if such amounts were paid in cash.
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Deferred Tax Assets and Income Taxes Provision
The Company adopted the provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Paragraph 740-10-25-13 which addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Under paragraph 740-10-25-13, the Company may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the consolidated financial statements from such a position should be measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent (50%) likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Paragraph 740-10-25-13 also provides guidance on de-recognition, classification, interest and penalties on income taxes, accounting in interim periods and requires increased disclosures. The Company had no material adjustments to its liabilities for unrecognized income tax benefits according to the provisions of paragraph 740-10-25-13.
The estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities are reported in the accompanying balance sheets, as well as tax credit carry-backs and carry-forwards. The Company periodically reviews the recoverability of deferred tax assets recorded on its balance sheets and provides valuation allowances as management deems necessary.
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.
Management assumes that the realization of the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from its net operating loss (“NOL”) carry–forwards for Federal income tax purposes that may be offset against future taxable income was not considered more likely than not and accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the net loss carry-forwards are offset by a full valuation allowance. Management made this assumption based on (a) the Company has incurred recurring losses and presently has no revenue-producing business; (b) general economic conditions; and, (c) its ability to raise additional funds to support its daily operations by way of a public or private offering, among other factors.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
Revenue
We recognized $478,000 of revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to $143,000 in revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2019. We had net billings for the three months ended March 31, 2020 of $603,000 compared to $417,000 in the prior year period. Deferred revenues are $1,032,000 as of March 31, 2020, an increase of $303,000 from $729,000 as of December 31, 2019.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 amounted to $1,425,000 as compared to $691,000 for the three months ended year ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $734,000, or 106%. The expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily consisted of management costs, costs to integrate assets we acquired and to expand sales, audit and review fees, filing fees, professional fees, and other expenses, including the re-classification of sales-related management expenses, in connection with the projected growth of the Company’s business. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 consisted of primarily the same items.
Sales and Marketing Expenses
Sales and marketing expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 amounted to $121,000 as compared to $226,000 for the three months ended year ended March 31, 2019, a decrease of $105,000, or 46%. The expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 primarily consisted of developing a sales operation, with some previously reported expenses, primarily management costs, reclassified to general and administrative expenses. Expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2019 consisted of primarily the same items with the exception of previously mentioned costs reclassified to general and administrative expenses.
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Net Income (Loss)
The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was $10,181,000 as compared to net income of $6,030,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was mainly derived from an operating loss of $1,103,000 and a loss from change in fair value of derivative liability of $8,506,000, associated with convertible notes payable. The net income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was mainly derived from a gain on change in fair value of derivative liability of $6,813,000 associated with convertible notes payable and gross margins of $138,000, offset in part by general and administrative, and sales and marketing expenses of $921,000.
Provision for Income Tax
No provision for income taxes was recorded in either the three months ended March 31, 2020 or 2019, as we have incurred taxable losses in both periods.
Related Party Transactions
The following individuals and entities have been identified as related parties based on their affiliation with our CEO and sole director, Jason Remillard:
Jason Remillard
Myriad Software Productions, LLC
The following amounts were owed to related parties, affiliated with the CEO and Chairman of the Board, at the dates indicated:
March 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||
Jason Remillard | $ | 407,000 | $ | 275,000 |
CASH FLOW FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2020 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2019
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We require cash to fund our operating expenses and working capital requirements, including outlays for capital expenditures. As of March 31, 2020, our principal sources of liquidity were cash or cash equivalents of $70,000, trade accounts receivable of $31,000, and other current assets of $9,000, as compared to cash or cash equivalents of $19,000, trade accounts receivable of $64,000, and other current assets of $9,000 as of December 31, 2019.
During the last two years, and through the date of this Quarterly Report, we have faced an increasingly challenging liquidity situation that has impacted our ability to execute our operating plan. We started generating revenue in the fourth quarter of 2018, and we have continued to increase revenue through the date of this Quarterly Report as we have actively sought to grow our business in the data security market. We have also been required to maintain our corporate existence; satisfy the requirements of being a public company; and, have chosen to become a mandatory filer with the SEC. We will need to obtain capital to continue operations. There is no assurance that our Company will be able to secure such funding on acceptable (or any) terms. During the three months ended March 2020 and 2019, we reported a loss from operations of $1,102,000 and $783,000, respectively; and, used cash flows from operating activities totaling $343,000 and $345,000, respectively, for the same periods. We had a beginning cash balance of $19,000 as of January 01, 2020, and a beginning cash balance of $325,000 as of January 01, 2019.
As of March 31, 2020, we had assets of cash in the amount of $70,000 and other current assets in the amount of $40,000. As of March 31, 2020, we had current liabilities of $17,899,000. The Company’s accumulated deficit was $31,792,000.
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As of March 31, 2019, we had assets of cash in the amount of $19,000, and other current assets in the amount of $73,000. As March 31, 2019, we had current liabilities of $9,495,000. The Company’s accumulated deficit was $21,611,000.
The revenues, if any, generated from our acquisitions alone will not be sufficient to fund our operations or planned growth. We will require additional capital to continue to operate our business, and to further expand our business. Sources of additional capital through various financing transactions or arrangements with third parties may include equity or debt financing, bank loans or revolving credit facilities. We may not be successful in locating suitable financing transactions in the time period required or at all, and we may not obtain the capital we require by other means. Unless the Company can attract additional investment, the future of the Company operating as a going concern is in serious doubt.
We are now obligated to file annual, quarterly and current reports with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act. In addition, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“Sarbanes-Oxley”) and the rules subsequently implemented by the SEC and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board have imposed various requirements on public companies, including requiring changes in corporate governance practices. We expect these rules and regulations to increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities of ours more time- consuming and costly. In order to meet the needs to comply with the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act, we will need investment of capital.
Management has determined that additional capital will be required in the form of equity or debt securities. There is no assurance that management will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company. We also continue to monitor the effects COVID-19 could have on our operations and liquidity including our ability to collect account receivable timely from our customers due to the economic impacts COVID-19 could have on the general economy. If we are unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, we may have to cease filing the required reports and cease operations completely. If we obtain additional funds by selling any of our equity securities or by issuing common stock to pay current or future obligations, the percentage ownership of our shareholders will be reduced, shareholders may experience additional dilution, or the equity securities may have rights preferences or privileges senior to the common stock.
Investing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we used funds in investing activities of $4,000 to acquire equipment. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we used funds in investing activities of $235,000 to acquire an exclusive license for software and $4,000 to acquire furniture and fixtures.
Financing Activities
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 we raised net proceeds of $497,000 through the issuance of our convertible promissory notes in the gross amount of $540,000. We also raised net proceeds of $190,000 through the issuance of our promissory notes and repaid 203,245 on a note payable. We raised proceeds of $83,000 through loans from related parties and repaid $161,000 to related parties. By comparison, during the three months ended March 31, 2019, we raised $500,000 through the issuance of 418,451,781 shares of our common stock and warrants to acquire 218,413,977 shares of our common stock, and repaid $225,000 on a note payable.
We are dependent upon the receipt of capital investment or other financing to fund our ongoing operations and to execute our business plan for growth in the data security market. If continued funding and capital resources are unavailable at reasonable terms, we may not be able to implement our plan of operations.
Going Concern
The consolidated financial statements accompanying this Quarterly Report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that our company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. Our Company continues to generate increasing revenues, though it has never paid any dividends and is unlikely to pay dividends. The continuation of our company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of our company to obtain necessary financing to continue our growth and operating objectives, and the attainment of continued profitable operations. As of March 31, 2020, our Company has an accumulated deficit of $31,792,000. We do not have sufficient working capital to enable us to carry out our plan of operation for the next twelve months.
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Due to the uncertainty of our ability to meet our current operating expenses and the capital expenses noted in their report on the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019, our independent auditors included an explanatory paragraph regarding concerns about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements contain additional note disclosures describing the circumstances that lead to this disclosure by our independent auditors.
The continuation of our business is dependent upon us raising additional financial support. The issuance of additional equity or debt securities by us could result in a significant dilution in the equity interests of our current stockholders. Obtaining commercial loans, assuming those loans would be available, will increase our liabilities and future cash commitments. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to raise any additional capital.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
Management’s Plans
Our plan is to continue to grow our business through strategic acquisitions, and then expand selling across our subsidiaries and affiliated companies. During the next twelve months, we anticipate incurring costs related to (i) filing of Exchange Act reports; and, (ii) operating our businesses. We will require additional operating capital to maintain and continue operations. We will need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financing, and there is no assurance we will be able to raise the necessary capital.
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ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information regarding this Item.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management conducted an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, who is our principal executive officer and our principal financial and accounting officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period by this Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, we concluded that because of the material weakness and significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting described below, our disclosure controls and procedures were not sufficient as of March 31, 2020.
Management’s Report of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting in accordance with the Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s officer, its president, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2020 based on the criteria establish in Internal Control Integrated Framework issued by the 2013 Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of March 31, 2020, based on those criteria. A control system can provide only reasonably, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met and no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues have been detected.
Material Weaknesses:
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
The material weaknesses identified are:
● | We did not have controls designed to validate the completeness and accuracy of underlying data used in the determination of accounting transactions. Accordingly, we believe we have a material weakness because there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement to the interim or annual financial statements would not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. | |
● | We do not have written documentation of our internal control policies and procedures. Written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting is a requirement of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act which is applicable to us. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness. | |
● | We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control. Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible. However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals. Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness. | |
● | We have an inadequate number of personnel with requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting. | |
● | We do not have a functioning audit committee or outside directors on our board of directors, resulting in ineffective oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures. |
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Remediation Plan for Material Weaknesses in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management of the Company is committed to improving its internal controls and will (i) continue to use third party specialists to address shortfalls in staffing and to assist the Company with accounting and finance responsibilities; (ii) increase the frequency of independent reconciliations of significant accounts which will mitigate the lack of segregation of duties until there are sufficient personnel; and, (iii) may consider appointing outside directors and audit committee members in the future.
Management has discussed the material weaknesses noted above with our independent registered public accounting firm. Due to the nature of these material weaknesses, it is reasonably possible that misstatements which could be material to the annual or interim financial statements could occur that would not be prevented or detected during our financial close and reporting process.
This Quarterly Report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to attestation by our independent registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit us to provide only management’s report in this report.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during its current fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, its internal control over financial reporting.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent to March 31, 2020, the following transactions occurred:
● | On April 01, 2020, the Company issued 4,666 shares of its Series A Preferred Stock to its president/chief executive officer, Jason Remillard, as additional compensation. |
● | On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,333,333 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $4,521.33 of a promissory note into 301,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 03, 2020, the Company converted $17,460 of a promissory note into 970,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 14, 2020, the Company converted $6,471.33 of a promissory note into 431,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 15, 2020, the Company amended its Articles of Incorporation to increase the number of shares of authorized common stock to 750,000,000. |
● | On April 16, 2020, the Company converted $6,793.83 of a promissory note into 452,922 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 16, 2020, the Company filed Form S-8 to register an additional 20,000,000 shares of its common stock under the S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-231615). |
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● | On April 17, 2020 the Company issued a total of 11,935,000 shares of its common stock to twelve (12) individuals, each of whom was either an employee or services provider to the Company. The shares were issued under the Company’s S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-231615). |
● | On April 22, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,388,888 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 27, 2020, the Company received a $339,000 loan (the “PPP Loan”) through Silicon Valley Bank pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program established under the Cares Act. The PPP Loan has a two-year term and bears interest at a rate of 1.0% per annum. Monthly principal and interest payments are deferred for six months after the date of disbursement. The PPP Loan may be prepaid at any time prior to maturity with no prepayment penalties. The promissory note issued pursuant to the PPP Loan contains events of default and other provisions customary for a loan of this type. The PPP Loan may be forgiven if used under program parameters for payroll, mortgage interest and rent expenses. |
● | On April 27, 2020, the Company converted $19,922.10 of a promissory note into 1,811,100 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 28, 2020 the Company issued a total of 1,496,516 shares of its common stock to three persons who had previously invested $1,775,000 in the Company though the Company had not yet issued them their respective shares. These shares were issued for this prior investment, and the issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On April 28, 2020, the Company converted $24,540 of a promissory note into 1,804,411 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 02, 2020, the Company converted $15,600 of a promissory note into 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 06, the Company converted $10,080 of a promissory note into 1,680,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
● | On May 06, the Company converted $8,490.72 of a promissory note into 2,166,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. | |
● | On May 07, the Company converted $11,494.90 of a promissory note into 2,357,929 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. | |
● | On May 12, the Company converted $14,700 of a promissory note into 2,450,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. |
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OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | LEGAL PROCEEDINGS |
From time to time, we may be involved in routine legal proceedings, as well as demands, claims and threatened litigation that arise in the normal course of our business. The ultimate amount of liability, if any, for any claims of any type (either alone or in the aggregate) may materially and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity. In addition, the ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain. Any outcome (including any for the actions described above), whether favorable or unfavorable, may materially and adversely affect us due to legal costs and expenses, diversion of management attention and other factors. We expense legal costs in the period incurred. We cannot assure you that additional contingencies of a legal nature or contingencies having legal aspects will not be asserted against us in the future, and these matters could relate to prior, current or future transactions or events.
On April 9, 2018, a Current Report on Form 8-K was filed with the SEC under the name “Landstar, Inc.” The filing was not authorized by us and we have had no communication with the person who made the filing. This Form 8-K purported to present financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, and includes an entry for “long-term debt with interest” for $1,000,000 on the balance sheet. Although we are aware of an unsubstantiated claim for a $500,000 debt obligation, we are not familiar with the allegations that form the basis for this claim. While we intend to vigorously dispute this claim if necessary, at this time we deem this matter to be closed.
On February 25, 2019, we filed a lawsuit (the “Complaint”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The Complaint was filed against Hubai Chuguan Industry Co., Ltd. (“Chuguan”) and also named Madison Stock Transfer Inc., our transfer agent, as a nominal defendant. With the filing of the Complaint, we sought to cancel and return to the status of unissued and authorized shares, 1.5 billion shares of our common stock which currently stand in the name of Chuguan (the “Chuguan Shares”). We believed that, among other things, the Chuguan Shares were mistakenly issued and were never delivered to Chuguan; that Chuguan never delivered consideration for the Chuguan Shares to us; and, that Chuguan had no claim of right to the Chuguan Shares. This matter was settled on November 14, 2020. Pursuant to the settlement, the Company paid Chuguan the sum of $65,000 in exchange for the cancellation of all of the Chuguan Shares (which were returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares). The parties also executed a mutual release and harmless. This matter is now closed.
We previously received a demand from Mina Mar Group, Inc. (“Mina Mar”) for the conversion of a purported $90,000 note purportedly issued by us in 2008 and now owned by Mina Mar. We have no record of this obligation and there is no indication that this purported obligation was ever recorded in our financial records. We believe that any action, collection or conversion of this purported note will be barred by the statute of limitations. As such, we have denied the existence and viability of the note. While we intend to vigorously dispute this claim if necessary, at this time we deem this matter to be closed.
We also previously received a separate demand from Mina Mar claiming that it also owns one million shares of our preferred stock. No stock certificate has been presented by Mina Mar, despite repeated requests for Mina Mar to do so, and there are no records indicating that we ever issued these shares to Mina Mar, or to the party from which Mina Mar contends it acquired the shares. Further, we believe that any such claim, if there is one, is barred by the statute of limitations. As such, we have rejected the claim to the shares. While we intend to vigorously dispute this claim if necessary, at this time we deem this matter to be closed.
Lastly, we recently received a demand from a former consultant, Don Murray, demanding payment of amounts purportedly owed to Mr. Murray. We believe that no amounts are owed to Mr. Murray. While we intend to vigorously dispute this claim if necessary, at this time we deem this matter to be closed.
We are not aware of any other pending or threatened litigation against us that in our view would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, liquidity, or operating results. However, legal claims are inherently uncertain, and we cannot assure you that we will not be adversely affected in the future by legal proceedings.
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ITEM 1A. | RISK FACTORS |
As a “smaller reporting company” as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, the Company is not required to provide information required by this Item. However, as a result of recent events that may be outside of our control, such as political and social unrest, terrorist attacks, hostilities, malicious human acts, climate change, natural disasters (including extreme weather), pandemics or other major public health concerns, including the ongoing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus that was recently named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19, and other similar events, we have included the following additional Risk Factors:
Adverse or uncertain macroeconomic or geopolitical conditions or reduced IT spending may adversely impact our business, revenues and profitability.
Our business, operations and performance are dependent in part on worldwide economic conditions and events that may be outside of our control, such as political and social unrest, terrorist attacks, hostilities, malicious human acts, climate change, natural disasters (including extreme weather), pandemics or other major public health concerns and other similar events, and the impact these conditions and events have on the overall demand for enterprise computing infrastructure solutions and on the economic health and general willingness of our current and prospective end customers to purchase our solutions and to continue spending on IT in general. The global macroeconomic environment has been, and may continue to be, inconsistent, challenging and unpredictable due to international trade disputes, tariffs, including those recently imposed by the U.S. government on Chinese imports to the U.S., restrictions on sales and technology transfers, uncertainties related to changes in public policies such as domestic and international regulations, taxes, or international trade agreements, elections, geopolitical turmoil and civil unrests, instability in the global credit markets, uncertainties regarding the effects of the United Kingdom’s separation from the European Union, commonly known as “Brexit”, actual or potential government shutdowns, and other disruptions to global and regional economies and markets. Specifically, the recent and developing outbreak of a respiratory illness caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus that was named by the World Health Organization as COVID-19 (collectively with any future mutations or related strains thereof, “COVID-19”) has caused and may continue to cause travel bans or disruptions, supply chain delays and disruptions, and additional macroeconomic uncertainty. The impact of COVID-19 is fluid and uncertain, but it has caused and may continue to cause various negative effects, including an inability to meet with actual or potential customers, our end customers deciding to delay or abandon their planned purchases, us to delay, cancel, or withdraw from user and industry conferences and other marketing events, and delays or disruptions in our or our OEM partners’ supply chains, including delays or disruptions in procuring and shipping the hardware appliances on which our software solutions run. As a result, we may experience extended sales cycles, our ability to close transactions with new and existing customers and partners may be negatively impacted, potentially significantly, our ability to recognize revenue from software transactions we do close may be negatively impacted, potentially significantly, our demand generation activities, and the efficiency and effect of those activities, may be negatively affected, our ability to provide 24x7 worldwide support and/or replacement parts to our end customers may be effected, and it has been and, until the COVID-19 outbreak is contained, will continue to be more difficult for us to forecast our operating results. These macroeconomic challenges and uncertainties, including the COVID-19 outbreak, have, and may continue to, put pressure on global economic conditions and overall IT spending and may cause our end customers to modify spending priorities or delay or abandon purchasing decisions, thereby lengthening sales cycles and potentially lowering prices for our solutions, and may make it difficult for us to forecast our sales and operating results and to make decisions about future investments, any of which could materially harm our business, operating results and financial condition.
Public health threats or outbreaks of communicable diseases could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operations and overall financial performance.
The Company may face risks related to public health threats or outbreaks of communicable diseases. A global health crisis, such as the current outbreak of coronavirus or COVID-19, could adversely affect the United States and global economies and limit the ability of enterprises to conduct business for an indefinite period of time. The current outbreak of COVID-19 has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted financial markets and international trade, resulted in increased unemployment levels and significantly impacted global supply chains, all of which have the potential to impact the Company’s business.
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In addition, government authorities have implemented various mitigation measures, including travel restrictions, limitations on business operations, stay-at-home orders and social distancing protocols. The economic impact of the aforementioned actions may impair our ability to sustain sufficient financial liquidity and impact our financial results. Specifically, the continued spread of COVID-19 and efforts to contain the virus could: (i) result in an increase in costs related to delayed payments from customers and uncollectable accounts, (ii) cause a reduction in revenue related to late fees and other charges related to governmental regulations, (iii) cause delays and disruptions in the supply chain related to obtaining necessary materials for our network infrastructure or customer equipment, (iv) cause workforce disruptions, including the availability of qualified personnel; and (v) cause other unpredictable events.
As we cannot predict the duration or scope of the global health crisis, the anticipated negative financial impact to our operating results cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material and last for an extended period of time.
ITEM 2. | UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS |
On 06 February 2019 the Company agreed to issue a total of 418,451,781 restricted shares of its common stock for subscriptions of $500,000. The Company received the entire amount of the proceeds, which will be used for general corporate purposes. In connection with the issuance of the shares, the Company also agreed to issue to the subscribers warrants to acquire a total of 218,413,977 shares of our common stock at a strike price of $0.0029 per share, with a cashless exercise feature and a five (5) year term. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On 15 April 2019 the Company closed a financing transaction under which a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $600,000.00 (the “Principal Amount”), and received gross proceeds of $546,000.00 (excluded were legal fees and a transaction fee charged by the lender Auctus Fund, LLC); the proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The Note may be converted into shares of the Company’s common stock in whole or in part at any time from time to time after the four (4) month anniversary of the issuance of the Note, at an initial conversion price per share equal to the lesser of: (a) $0.0015; or, (b) 50% multiplied by the lowest trading price for the Company’s common stock during the 25-days of trading ending on the latest complete trading day prior to the date of conversion. The Conversion Price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends and other similar transactions and terms. The Company also granted to the lender warrants to purchase 60,000,000 shares of Common Stock at $0.005 per share, with a cashless exercise feature. The Note and the Warrants were issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
On June 12, 2019, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Redstart Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $63,000, and received gross proceeds of $60,000 (excluded were legal fees and a transaction fee charged by the lender, Redstart Holdings, LLC). The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The Redstart Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 22% per annum, (ii) can be converted 180 days from June 12, 2019 at a discount of 39% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, (iii) is due and payable June 12, 2020, and (iv) has an original issue discount of $3,000. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The Redstart Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
On September 16, 2019, the Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DMBGroup, LLC to acquire certain assets collectively known as DataExpressTM, a software platform for secure sensitive data transfer within the hybrid cloud. The total purchase price of approximately $2.8 million consists of: (i) a $410,000 cash payment at closing; (ii) a promissory note in the amount of $940,000, payable in the amount of $41,661 over 24 monthly payments starting on October 15, 2019, accruing at a rate of 6% per annum; (iii) assumption of approximately $98,000 in liabilities and, (iv) approximately 2,465,753 shares of our common stock.
On November 15, 2019 the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note (the “First Geneva Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $38,000, and received gross proceeds of $38,000 from the lender, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The First Geneva Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 22% per annum, (ii) can be converted 180 days from November 15, 2019 at a discount of 39% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, and, (iii) is due and payable November 15, 2020. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The First Geneva Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
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On December 19, 2019, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Second Geneva Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $38,000, and received gross proceeds of $38,000 from the lender, Geneva Roth Remark Holdings, Inc. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The Second Geneva Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 22% per annum, (ii) can be converted 180 days from December 19, 2019 at a discount of 39% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, and, (iii) is due and payable December 19, 2020. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The Second Geneva Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
Effective December 31, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Blue Citi to amend the Consolidated Note as follows: (i) principal balance of $1,700,000 as of 12-31-2019; (ii) zero interest would accrue on and after January 01, 2020 so long as the Consolidated Note was not otherwise in default; (iii) $270,000 of principal could not be converted until July 01, 2020; (iv) a maximum of $500,000 could be converted each month, unless there was at least $500,000 in daily trading volume for five (5) consecutive trading days; (v) conversions will be at a 40% discount to the lower of the lowest price for our common stock during the 20 days preceding the conversion, or the lowest price for our common stock for the 20 days preceding December 31, 2019; and, (vi) the maturity date of the Consolidated Note is March 31, 2021.
Effective December 31, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Blue Citi to amend the AFT Note as follows: (i) principal balance of $441,150 as of 12-31-2019; (ii) no conversions until July 01, 2020; (iii) 12% interest; (iv) conversions will be at a 50% discount to the lower of the lowest price for our common stock during the 20 days preceding the conversion, or the lowest price for our common stock for the 20 days preceding December 02, 2019; and, (v) the maturity date of the AFT Note is April 15, 2020.
Effective December 31, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Smea2z, LLC to amend the Smea2z Note as follows: (i) principal balance of $608,850 as of 12-31-2019; (ii) no conversions until July 01, 2020; (iii) 12% interest; (iv) conversions will be at a 50% discount to the lower of the lowest price for our common stock during the 20 days preceding the conversion, or the lowest price for our common stock for the 20 days preceding December 02, 2019; and, (v) the maturity date of the Smea2z Note is April 15, 2020.
On January 3, 2020, the Company completed a settlement with Hubai Chuguan Industry Co. Ltd. under which the Company cancelled 2,000,000 shares of its common stock and returned those shares to authorized and unissued status.
On January 6, 2020, the Company issued a total of 2,465,754 shares of its common stock to three individuals in connection with the transaction closed on September 16, 2019, in which we acquired certain assets collectively known as DataExpressTM from DMBGroup, LLC. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On January 13, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 81,766 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On January 17, 2020, the Company converted $84,000 of a promissory note into 400,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On January 21, 2020, the Company converted $23,000 of a promissory note into 94,031 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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On January 27, 2020, the Company converted $15,000 of a promissory note into 110,294 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On January 29, 2020, the Company converted $8,150 of a promissory note into 63,622 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On February 3, 2020, the Company converted $36,000 of a promissory note into 500,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On February 11, 2020, the Company converted $36,000 of a promissory note into 500,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On February 12, 2020, the Company issued 500,000 shares of its common stock to its former chief financial officer as additional compensation. The issuance was effected under the Company’s Form S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019.
On February 21, 2020, the Company converted $44,000 of a promissory note into 611,111 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 02, 2020, the Company converted $38,250 of a promissory note into 750,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 05, 2020, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note (the “GS Capital Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $136,250, and received gross proceeds of $129,750 from the lender, GS Capital Partners, LLC. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The GS Capital Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum, (ii) can be converted six months after issuance at a discount of 35% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, and, (iii) is due and payable March 05, 2021. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The GS Capital Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
On March 10, 2020, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note (the “Adar Note”) in the aggregate principal amount of $78,750, and received gross proceeds of $75,000 from the lender, Adar Alef, LLC. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The Adar Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 10% per annum, (ii) can be converted six months after issuance at a discount of 35% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, and, (iii) is due and payable March 10, 2021. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The Adar Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
On March 16, 2020, the Company converted $33,247.80 of a promissory note into 786,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 18, 2020, the Company converted $42,075 of a promissory note into 825,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 19, 2020, the Company converted $15,000 of a promissory note into 354,610 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 20, 2020, the Company issued a Convertible Promissory Note in the aggregate principal amount of $1,000,000. Of that amount, $125,000 was loaned immediately by the lender, Granite Global Value Investments Ltd. (the “Granite Note”), from which we received gross proceeds of $102,500. The proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes. The Granite Note (i) accrues interest at a rate of 12% per annum, (ii) can be converted six months after issuance at a discount of 25% to the lowest trading price during the twenty consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion, and, (iii) is due and payable six months after issuance. The conversion price is subject to adjustment for stock splits, reverse stock splits, stock dividends, and other similar transactions and terms. The Granite Note was issued in reliance on the exemptions provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act and/or Regulation D promulgated thereunder, and in reliance on similar exemptions under applicable state laws.
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On March 26, 2020, the Company converted $19,675 of a promissory note into 862.938 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On March 27, 2020, the Company converted $13,273.50 of a promissory note into 884,900 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 01, 2020, the Company issued 4,666 shares of its common stock to its president/chief executive officer, Jason Remillard, as additional compensation.
On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,333,333 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 02, 2020, the Company converted $4,521.33 of a promissory note into 301,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 03, 2020, the Company converted $17,460 of a promissory note into 970,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 14, 2020, the Company converted $6,471.33 of a promissory note into 431,422 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 16, 2020, the Company converted $6,793.83 of a promissory note into 452,922 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 17, 2020 the Company issued a total of 11,935,000 shares of its common stock to twelve (12) individuals, each of whom was either an employee or services provider to the Company. The shares were issued under the Company’s S-8 filed with the SEC on May 20, 2019 (SEC File No. 333-231615).
On April 22, 2020, the Company converted $20,000 of a promissory note into 1,388,888 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 27, 2020, the Company converted $19,922.10 of a promissory note into 1,811,100 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 28, 2020 the Company issued a total of 1,496,516 shares of its common stock to three persons who had previously invested $1,775,000 in the Company though the Company had not yet issued them their respective shares. These shares were issued for this prior investment, and the issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On April 28, 2020, the Company converted $24,540 of a promissory note into 1,804,411 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On May 02, 2020, the Company converted $15,600 of a promissory note into 2,000,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On May 06, the Company converted $10,080 of a promissory note into 1,680,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On May 06, the Company converted $8,490.72 of a promissory note into 2,166,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On May 07, the Company converted $11,494.90 of a promissory note into 2,357,929 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
On May 12, the Company converted $14,700 of a promissory note into 2,450,000 shares of its common stock. The issuance was exempt under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
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ITEM 3. | DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES |
None.
ITEM 4. | MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES |
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. | OTHER INFORMATION |
None.
ITEM 6. | EXHIBITS |
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(*) | Filed herewith. |
(†) | Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement. |
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In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, our Company caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 15, 2020 | DATA443 RISK MITIGATION, INC. | |
By: | /s/ Jason Remillard | |
Name: | JASON REMILLARD | |
Title: | Chief Executive Officer, (Principal Executive Officer) |
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