DSG Global Inc. - Quarter Report: 2021 March (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

or

For the transition period from _____________ to _____________.

Commission file number 000-53988

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

207 - 15272 Croydon Drive

Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 6T3, Canada

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(604) 575-3848

(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 [X] No [  ]

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [  ] No [X]

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

As May 17, 2021, the issuer had 110,639,913 shares of common stock issued and outstanding.

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1: Financial Statements (unaudited)

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of DSG Global Inc. as at March 31, 2021, have been prepared by our management in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 8-03 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes necessary for a complete presentation of financial position, results of operations, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position have been included and all such adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.

Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

AS AT MARCH 31, 2021 AND DECEMBER 31, 2020

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

(Expressed in U.S. dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

DSG GLOBAL INC.

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2021 AND 2020

(Expressed in U.S. Dollars)

(UNAUDITED)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements

DSG GLOBAL, INC.

NOTES TO INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – ORGANIZATION

DSG Global, Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 24, 2007.

The Company is a technology development company engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of fleet management solutions in the golf industry. The Company’s principal activities are the sale and rental of GPS tracking devices and interfaces for golf vehicles and related support services.

On April 13, 2015, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with DSG Tag Systems Inc. (“DSG”), now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 17, 2008 and extra provincially registered in British Columbia, Canada in 2008. In March 2011, DSG formed DSG Tag Systems International, Ltd. in the United Kingdom (“DSG UK”). DSG UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of DSG.

On September 15, 2020, the Company incorporated Imperium Motor Corp. (“Imperium”), under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 10, 2020, for which it subscribed to all authorized capital stock, 100 shares of Preferred Class A Stock, at a price of $0.001 per share. Imperium is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

Note 2 – GOING CONCERN

These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies the Company will continue to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the continued financial support from its shareholders and note holders, the ability of the Company to obtain necessary equity financing to continue operations, and ultimately the attainment of profitable operations.

The outbreak of the coronavirus, also known as “COVID-19”, has spread across the globe and is impacting worldwide economic activity. Conditions surrounding the coronavirus continue to rapidly evolve and government authorities have implemented emergency measures to mitigate the spread of the virus. The outbreak and the related mitigation measures may have an adverse impact on global economic conditions as well as on the Company’s business activities. The extent to which the coronavirus may impact the Company’s business activities will depend on future developments, such as the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, travel restrictions, business disruptions, and the effectiveness of actions taken in Canada and other countries to contain and treat the disease. These events are highly uncertain and as such, the Company cannot determine their financial impact at this time. While certain restrictions are presently in the process of being relaxed, it is unclear when the world will return to the previous normal, if ever. This may adversely impact the expected implementation of the Company’s plans moving forward.

As at March 31, 2021, the Company has working capital of $220,716 and has an accumulated deficit of $52,661,611 since inception. Furthermore, the Company incurred a net loss of $1,351,571 and used $1,409,822 of cash flows for operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021. These factors raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. These adjustments could be material.

Note 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to U.S. GAAP rules and regulations for presentation of interim financial information. Therefore, the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto, included in the Company’s Annual Report on the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. Current and future financial statements may not be directly comparable to the Company’s historical financial statements. However, except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In the opinion of Management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, have been made. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

Principles of Consolidation

The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of DSG Global Inc. and its subsidiary VTS and its wholly owned subsidiaries DSG UK and Imperium, collectively referred to as the “Company”. All intercompany accounts, transactions and profits were eliminated in the consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of interim condensed 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 the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically, and the effects of revisions are reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements in the period they are determined. There were no new estimates in the period.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Recent accounting pronouncements issued by FASB, including its Emerging Issues Task Force, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Securities and Exchange Commission did not or are not believed by management to have a material impact on the Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reclassification

Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current period presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the reported results of operations or cash flow.

Note 4 – TRADE RECEIVABLES, NET

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, trade receivables consist of the following:

Note 5 – FIXED ASSETS AND EQUIPMENT ON LEASE

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, fixed assets consisted of the following:

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, equipment on lease consisted of the following:

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total depreciation expense for fixed assets was $4,816 (2020 - $349) and is included in general and administration expense. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total depreciation for right-of-use assets was $27,525 (2020 - $15,622) and is included in general and administration expense as operating lease expense.

Note 6 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, intangible assets consist of the following:

The estimated useful life of the patent is 20 years. Patents are amortized on a straight-line basis. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, total amortization expense was $307 (2020 - $307).

Note 7 – TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, trade and other payables consist of the following:

Note 8 – LOANS PAYABLE

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, loans payable consisted of the following:

Note 9 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, convertible loans payable consisted of the following:

Third Party Convertible Notes Payable

Note 10 - LEASES

Lessor

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company began financing the lease of certain assets under rental revenue contracts with its customers and accounts for them in accordance with ASC 842 as outlined under “Leases” in Note 3 of the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020.

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized lease receivables of $244,265 to reflect lease payments expected to be received over the term of the agreements and derecognized $143,358 in inventory related to the underlying assets.

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company recognized lease receivables of $45,856, to reflect lease payments expected to be received over the term of the agreements and derecognized $30,000 in inventory related to the underlying asset.

Lease receivables are measured at the commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments less the present value of the unguaranteed residual asset. The Company used the rate implicit in the rental revenue contracts to calculate the present value of future payments and unguaranteed residual asset at the date of commencement.

Lessee

The Company leases certain assets under lease agreements.

On October 1, 2019, the Company entered into a 5-year lease agreement for a photocopier (the “Copier Lease”). Upon recognition of the lease, the Company recognized right-of-use assets of $8,683 and lease liabilities of $8,683. As of March 31, 2021, the Copier lease had a remaining term of 3.5 years.

On July 10, 2020, the Company entered into a lease agreement for retail, showroom and warehouse space in Fairfield, CA (the “Fairfield Lease”). Upon initial recognition of the lease, the Company recognized right-of-use assets of $164,114 and lease liabilities of $156,364. The difference between the recorded operating lease assets and lease liabilities is due to prepaid rent deposits to be applied to first months’ rent of $7,750. The lease included a rent-free period with rent payments commencing on October 1, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, Fairfield Lease had a remaining term of 1.42 years. The Fairfield Lease also included a refundable security deposit of $7,750 which is included in prepaid expenses and deposits at March 31, 2021.

On July 14, 2020, the Company entered into a lease agreement for office space in Surrey, BC (the “Croydon Lease”). Upon initial recognition of the lease, the Company recognized right-of-use assets of $133,825 and lease liabilities of $125,014. The difference between the recorded operating lease assets and lease liabilities is due to prepaid rent deposits to be applied to first months’ rent of $8,811 (CDN$11,948). The lease included a rent-free period with rent payments commencing on September 1, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, the lease had a remaining term of 2.33 years.

Right-of-use assets have been included within fixed assets, net and lease liabilities have been included in operating lease liability on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet.

Operating lease liabilities are measured at the commencement date based on the present value of future lease payments. As the Company’s lease did not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date in determining the present value of future payments. The Company used a weighted average discount rate of 11.98% in determining its lease liabilities. The discount rate was derived from the Company’s assessment of borrowings.

Right-of-use assets include any prepaid lease payments and exclude any lease incentives and initial direct costs incurred. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease if it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise that option.

Future minimum lease payments to be paid by the Company as a lessee for operating leases as of March 31, 2021 for the next three years are as follows:

Note 11 – MEZZANINE EQUITY

Authorized

10,000 shares of redeemable Series C preferred shares, authorized, each having a par value of $0.001 per share. Each share of Series C preferred shares is convertible into shares of common stock at a conversion rate equal to the lowest traded price for the fifteen trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion.

1,000,000 shares of redeemable Series D preferred shares, authorized, each having a par value of $0.001 per share. Each share of Series D preferred shares is convertible into 5 shares of common stock.

5,000,000 shares of redeemable Series E preferred shares, authorized, each having a par value of $0.001 per share. Each share of Series E preferred shares is convertible into 4 shares of common stock.

10,000 shares of redeemable Series F preferred shares, authorized, each having a par value of $0.001 per share. Each share of Series F preferred shares is convertible into common stock at an amount equal to the lesser of (a) one hundred percent of the lowest traded price for the Company’s stock for the fifteen trading days immediately preceding the relevant Conversion and (b) a twenty percent discount to the price of the common stock in an offering with gross proceeds of at least $10,000,000.

Mezzanine Preferred Equity Transactions

During the three months ended March 31, 2021:

During the year ended December 31, 2020:

Note 12 – PREFERRED STOCK

Authorized

3,000,000 shares of Series A preferred shares authorized each having a par value of $0.001 per share.

10,000 shares of Series B convertible preferred shares authorized each having a par value of $0.001 per share. Each share of Series B convertible preferred shares is convertible into 100,000 shares of common stock.

Preferred Stock Transactions

During the three months ended March 31, 2021:

During the year ended December 31, 2020:

Note 13 – COMMON STOCK AND ADDITIONAL PAID IN CAPITAL

Authorized

On March 26, 2019, the Company effected a reverse stock split of its shares of common stock on a four thousand (4,000) old for one (1) new basis. Upon effect of the reverse split, authorized capital decreased from 3,000,000,000 shares of common stock to 750,000 shares of common stock. Subsequently, on May 23, 2019, an increase in common shares to 150,000,000 was authorized, with a par value of $0.001. These consolidated financial statements give retroactive effect to such reverse stock split named above and all share and per share amounts have been adjusted accordingly, unless otherwise noted. Each share of common stock is entitled to one (1) vote.

Common Stock Transactions

During the three months ended March 31, 2021:

During the year ended December 31, 2020:

Warrants

During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company granted 1,000,000 warrants with a contractual life of three years and exercise price of $0.25 per share pursuant to an investor relations agreement dated October 26, 2020. Warrants were valued at $163,998 using the Black Scholes Option Pricing Model with the assumptions outlined below. Expected life was determined based on historical exercise data of the Company.

Continuity of the Company’s common stock purchase warrants issued and outstanding is as follows:

As at March 31, 2021, the weighted average remaining contractual life of warrants outstanding was 2.95 years with an intrinsic value of $884,697.

Note 14 – RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

As at March 31, 2021, the Company owed $Nil (December 31, 2020 - $317,997) to the President, CEO, and CFO of the Company for management fees and salaries, which has been recorded in trade and other payables. The amounts owed and owing are unsecured, non-interest bearing, and due on demand. During the three months ended March 31, 2021 the Company incurred $162,362 (2020 - $50,000) in salaries which includes a bonus of $87,362 to the President, CEO, and CFO of the Company.

On March 4, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 16 shares of Series B convertible preferred shares to the Company’s board of directors for past services. These preferred shares were valued at $849,600 based on the fair value of the underlying common stock. The issuance is recorded under compensation expense.

Note 15 – COMMITMENTS

Product Warranties

The Company’s warranty policy generally covers a period of two years which is also covered by the manufacturer warranty. Thus, any warranty costs incurred by the Company are immaterial.

Indemnifications

In the normal course of business, the Company indemnifies other parties, including customers, lessors, and parties to other transactions with the Company, with respect to certain matters. The Company has agreed to hold the other parties harmless against losses arising from a breach of representations or covenants, or out of intellectual property infringement or other claims made against certain parties. These agreements may limit the time within which an indemnification claim can be made and the amount of the claim. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with its officers and directors, and the Company’s bylaws contain similar indemnification obligations to the Company’s agents. It is not possible to determine the maximum potential amount under these indemnification agreements due to the Company’s limited history with prior indemnification claims and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. Historically, payments made by the Company under these agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s operating results, financial position, or cash flows.

Note 16 – CONTINGENCIES

On September 7, 2016, Chetu Inc. filed a Complaint for Damage in Florida to recover an unpaid invoice amount of $27,335 plus interest of $4,939. The invoice was not paid due to a service dispute. As at March 31, 2021, included in trade and other payables is $47,023 (December 31, 2020 - $47,023) related to this unpaid invoice, interest and legal fees.

On May 24, 2017, the Company received a notice of default from Coastal Investment Partners LLC (“Coastal”), on three 8% convertible promissory notes issued by the Company in aggregate principal amount of $261,389 and commenced a lawsuit on June 12, 2017 in the United States District Court, Southern District of New York. Coastal alleges that the Company failed to deliver shares of common stock underlying the Coastal notes, and thus giving rise to an event of default. Coastal seeks damages in excess of $250,000 for breach of contract damages, and legal fees incurred by Coastal with respect to the lawsuit. On June 13, 2017, Coastal filed a complaint and motion for a preliminary injunction seeking conversion of the principal amount of a note issued by it to the Company into common stock of the Company. The Court issued an Order to Show Cause as to why a preliminary injunction should not be issued on June 27, 2017, and the Company opposed Coastal’s motion. A hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction was held on July 26, 2017. For the following reasons, the Court denied Coastal’s motion for a preliminary injunction. The Company also filed a cross motion to dismiss on the grounds that the $72,500 Note violates New York’s criminal usury law. The Court did not address this motion at that time and has set a separate briefing schedule. On December 31, 2020, the Company entered into a Settlement Agreement with Coastal for full and final satisfaction of its claims and all outstanding principal debt and accrued interest for $250,000 paid in cash and 200,000 shares of common stock fair valued at $268,000. As at December 31, 2020, $250,000 is included in loans and accrued interest and $268,000 is included in shares to be issued in relation to the settlement. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company paid $250,000 and issued 200,000 common shares in full and final satisfaction of the agreement.

On October 10, 2017, a vendor filed a complaint for Breach of Contract with Superior Court of the State of California. The Complainant is alleging that it is contractually owed 1,848,130 shares of the Company’s common stock and is seeking damages of $270,000. In addition, a related vendor filed in the same filing a complaint for $72,000 as part of a consulting agreement the Company executed. As at December 31, 2020, a contingent liability of $115,000 was included in accrued liabilities for the expected financial impact of the settlement. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company issued 115,000 shares of restricted common stock pursuant to the settlement with a fair value of $60,835. As at March 31, 2021, $54,165 remains in accrued liabilities.

Note 17 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Note 18 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management has evaluated events subsequent to the period ended for transactions and other events that may require adjustment of and/or disclosure in such consolidated financial statements.

Subsequent to March 31, 2021, the Company issued:

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

The following discussion and analysis is based on, and should be read in conjunction with, the condensed, consolidated interim financial statements and the related notes thereto of DSG Global, Inc. contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Report”).

As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, references to “we,” “our,” “us,” and “our company” refer to DSG Global, Inc. a Nevada corporation, together with our consolidated subsidiaries,

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “project,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

In particular, without limiting the generality of the foregoing disclosure, the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and which are inherently subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ significantly include but are not limited to:

Readers are cautioned that the foregoing list is not exhaustive of all factors and assumptions, which may have been used.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Form 10-Q and are subject to uncertainties, assumptions and business and economic risks. As such, our actual results could differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements as a result of the factors set forth below in Part II, Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this Form 10-Q may not occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in our forward-looking statements.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances described in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this Form 10-Q to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.

Our unaudited financial statements are stated in United States Dollars (US$) and are prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Principles. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances may be materially different from what we expect.

ABOUT DSG GLOBAL INC.

DSG Global Inc. is a technology development, manufacturing and distribution company based in British Columbia, Canada and Fairfield, California. DSG stands for “Digital Security Guard”, our first fleet management technology and primary value statement. Through Vantage TAG, our golf and fleet management division, we are engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of fleet and player experience management solutions for the golf industry, and for commercial, government and military applications. More recently, Vantage TAG has introduced a range of innovative single player and luxury golf carts. In 2020, we established an electric vehicle division, Imperium Motor Company, headquartered at our Imperium Experience Centre in Fairfield, California. Imperium Motors is engaged in the importation, marketing and distribution of a wide range a low-speed and high-speed electric passenger vehicles for commuter, family, commercial, and public use.

We were founded by a group of individuals who have dedicated their careers to fleet management technologies and have been at the forefront of the industry’s most innovative developments. Our executive team has over 50 years of experience in the design and manufacture of wireless, GPS, and fleet tracking solutions, and over 40 years of experience in automotive retail, wholesale, distribution, and manufacturing.

Powered by patented analytics and an extraordinary depth of industry knowledge, DSG’s mandate is to improve lives and businesses with intelligent, affordable, adaptable and environmentally responsible transportation technologies and electric vehicles.

Our principal executive office is located at 207 - 15272 Croydon Drive Surrey, British Columbia, V3Z 0Z5, Canada. The telephone number at our principal executive office is 1 (877) 589-8806. Our electric vehicle division, Imperium Motor Company, is headquartered at our Imperium Experience Center, Located at 4670 Central Way, Suite D, Fairfield, CA 95605. Imperium’s telephone number is 1 (707) 266-7575. The Company’s stock symbol is DSGT.

Corporate History

DSG Global, Inc. (formerly Boreal Productions Inc.) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 24, 2007. We were formed to option feature films and TV projects to be packaged and sold to movie studios and production companies.

In January 2015, we changed our name to DSG Global, Inc. and effected a one-for-three reverse stock split of our issued and outstanding common stock in anticipation of entering in a share exchange agreement with DSG TAG Systems, Inc., a corporation incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 17, 2008 and extra provincially registered in British Columbia, Canada in 2008.

On April 13, 2015, we entered into a share exchange agreement with Vantage Tag Systems Inc. (“VTS”) (formerly DSG Tag Systems Inc.) and the shareholders of VTS who become parties to the agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the share exchange agreement, we agreed to acquire not less than 75% and up to 100% of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital stock of VTS in exchange for the issuance to the selling shareholders of up to 20,000,000 pre-reverse split shares of our common stock on the basis of 1 common share for 5.4935 common shares of VTS.

On May 6, 2015, we completed the acquisition of approximately 75% (82,435,748 common shares) of the issued and outstanding common shares of VTS as contemplated by the share exchange agreement by issuing 15,185,875 pre-reverse split shares of our common stock to shareholders of VTS who became parties to the agreement. In addition, concurrent with the closing of the share exchange agreement, we issued an additional 179,823 pre-reverse split shares of our common stock to Westergaard Holdings Ltd. in partial settlement of accrued interest on outstanding indebtedness of VTS.

Following the initial closing of the share exchange agreement and through October 22, 2015, we acquired an additional 101,200 shares of common stock of VTS from shareholders who became parties to the share exchange agreement and issued to these shareholders an aggregate of 18,422 pre-reverse split shares of our common stock. Following completion of these additional purchases, DSG Global Inc. owns approximately 100% of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of VTS. An aggregate of 4,229,384 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of VTS were exchanged for 51 Series B and 3,000,000 Series E preferred shares during the year ended December 31, 2018 by Westergaard Holdings Ltd., an affiliate of Keith Westergaard, a previous member of our board of directors which have not been issued as of December 31, 2020.

The reverse acquisition was accounted for as a recapitalization effected by a share exchange, wherein VTS is considered the acquirer for accounting and financial reporting purposes. The assets and liabilities of the acquired entity have been brought forward at their book value and no goodwill has been recognized. We adopted the business and operations of VTS upon the closing of the share exchange agreement.

DSG TAG was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on April 17, 2008 and extra provincially registered in British Columbia, Canada in 2008. In March 2011, DSG TAG formed DSG Tag Systems International, Ltd. in the United Kingdom (“DSG UK”). DSG UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of DSG TAG.

On March 26, 2019, we effected a reverse stock split of our authorized and issued and outstanding shares of common stock on a four thousand (4,000) for one (1) basis. Upon effect of the reverse split, our authorized capital decreased from 3,000,000,000 pre-reverse split shares of common stock to 750,000 shares of common stock and correspondingly, our issued and outstanding shares of common stock decreased from 2,761,333,254 pre-reverse split to 690,403 shares of common stock, all with a par value of $0.001. Our outstanding shares of Preferred Stock remain unchanged. This Form 10-K gives retroactive effect to such reverse stock split named above and all share and per share amounts have been adjusted accordingly, unless otherwise noted.

On December 22, 2020, we amended our Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized common shares from 150,000,000 to 350,000,000, and to designate 14,010,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share, including 3,000,000 Series A Preferred stock, 10,000 Series B Convertible Preferred stock, 10,000 Series C Convertible Preferred stock, 1,000,000 Series D Convertible Preferred stock, 5,000,000 Series E Convertible Preferred stock and 10,000 Series F Convertible Preferred Stock.

About our Business Divisions

VANTAGE TAG FLEET MANAGEMENT AND GOLF DIVISION

Vantage Tag Golf and Fleet Management Technologies

Vantage TAG Systems has developed a patented combination of hardware and software which we believe is the first completely modular and scalable fleet management solution for the golf industry and beyond. Marketed around the world, the TAG System and suite of products are deployed to help golf course operators manage their fleets of golf carts, turf equipment, and utility vehicles, providing real time vehicle global positioning, geofencing, remote control, and remote vehicle lockdown security features. The TAG System optimizes course efficiencies and pace of play, all while integrating a customizable array of player experience features such as player messaging, course mapping and 3d flyover, course & tournament marshalling, pro tips, food & beverage ordering, and ad streaming, among others.

The Vantage TAG System is designed from the ground up to be a golf/turf vehicle fleet management system. Its main function is addressing the golf course operator needs. While employing same core technology (cellular wireless and GPS) as traditional commercial vehicle fleet management systems, Vantage TAG has created patent pending solutions to adapt it to the very specific requirements of the golf environment. Compared to mainstream fleet tracking products, Vantage TAG collects 10 to 50 times more data points per MB (megabyte) of cellular data due to its proprietary data collection and compression algorithms. Also, the relative positioning accuracy is improved by almost one order of magnitude by the use of application-specific geo-data validation and correction methods.

Vantage TAG’s proprietary methods make it possible to offer a solution suitable for use on golf courses at a price low enough to be affordable in the industry. Every system component incorporates state-of-the-art technology (server, mobile trackers, display). In developing its products vantage TAG Systems has adopted an application-oriented approach placing the most emphasis (and research & development) on server and end-user software by taking advantage of the commodity level reached by mainstream technologies such as Global Positioning (GPS) and M2M (Machine to Machine) Cellular Data in the wider context of Commercial Fleet Management.

Vantage TAG leveraged the existence of an abundance of very cost-effective telematics solutions by selecting an “off-the-shelf” hardware platform that meets all the main performance and environmental requirements for operation in the harsh, outdoor golf course environment. While removing all risk and cost associated with developing a proprietary hardware platform, Vantage TAG has maintained the unique nature of its hardware solution by developing a set of proprietary adapters and interfaces specifically for the golf application.

Vantage TAG has secured an exclusive supply agreement with the third-party hardware manufacturers for the vertical of golf industry. Additionally, Vantage TAG owns the design of all proprietary adapters and interfaces. This removes the risk of a potential competitor utilizing the same hardware platform. Competitors could attempt to reverse engineer or copycat the TAG technology and equipment. This risk factor is mitigated by the fact that our product does not rely on a particular technology or hardware platform to be successful but on a very specific vertical software application that is far more difficult to copy (and respectively easier to protect).

The application software contains patent features implemented in every core component of the system. The TAG device runs DSG proprietary firmware incorporating unique data collection and compression algorithms. The web server software which powers the end-user application is also proprietary and incorporates the industry knowledge accumulated through the over 70 years of collective experience of the DSG Global team.

This approach has given the product line a high level of endurance against technology obsolescence. At any point in time, if a hardware component is discontinued or a better/less expensive hardware platform becomes available, the software application can be easily adapted to operate on the new platform or with the new component. The company benefits from the constant increase of performance and cost reduction of mainstream hardware technology without any additional cost.

The web-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model used by the Vantage TAG System is optimal for low operating and support costs and rapid-cycle release for software updates. It is also a major factor in eliminating or substantially reducing the need for any end-user premises equipment. Customers have access to the service through any internet connected computer or mobile device, there is no need for a local wireless network on the facility and installation time and cost are minimal.

Vantage TAG is positioned to take advantage of mainstream technology and utilize “best of breed” hardware platforms to create new generations of products. Our software is designed to be “portable” to future new platforms with better GPS and wireless technology in order to maintain the Company competitive edge.

All new product development effort of Vantage TAG is following the same model: select the best of breed third-party hardware platform, design and produce custom proprietary accessories while focusing the bulk of the development efforts on vertical software application to address a very specific set of end-customer needs.

The latest addition to the TAG family of products, the TAG INFINITY is a perfect example of this development philosophy in action: the main component is a last-generation Android tablet PC wrapped in a custom designed outdoor enclosure containing the power supply and interface components required for the golf environment. The software application is taking advantage of all the advanced high-resolution graphics, touch user interface and computing power of the Android OS delivering a vastly superior user experience compared to competitive systems. The time to market for this product was 30% of how long it took to develop and launch this type of products in the past.

The TAG Control Unit

The company’s flagship product is the TAG Control unit. The TAG can operate as a “stand alone” unit or with one of two displays; the INFINITY 7” alphanumeric display or the INFINITY high definition “touch activated” screen. The TAG is GPS enabled and communicates with the TAG software using cellular GSM networks. Utilizing the cellular networks rather than erecting a local Wi-Fi network assures carrier grade uptime, and vehicle tracking “off- property”. GSM is the de facto global standard for mobile communications.

The TAG unit itself is discreetly installed usually in the nose of the vehicle to give the GPS clear line of site. It is then connected to the vehicle battery and ignition. The property is then mapped using the latest satellite imagery that is graphically enhanced and loaded into the TAG System as a map.

Once installed the vehicle owner utilizes the TAG software to locate the vehicle in real time using any computer, smartphone, or tablet that has an internet connection and perform various management operations.

The operator can use the geo-fencing capabilities to create “zones” on the property where they can control the vehicles behavior such as shutting down a vehicle that is entering a sensitive or dangerous area. The TAG System also monitors the strength of the vehicle’s battery helping to prevent sending out vehicles undercharged batteries which can be an inconvenience for the course and negatively impact the golfer experience.

Features and Benefits:

INFINITY 7” Display

The INFINITY 7” is paired with the TAG Control unit as DSG’s entry level display system for operators who desire to provide basic hole distance information and messaging to the golf customer. The INFINITY 7” is a very cost-effective solution for operators who desire to give their customers GPS services with the benefits of a Fleet Management back end. The INFINITY 7” can be mounted on the steering column or the dash depending on the customer’s preference.

VTS’s entry level alphanumeric golf information display

Features and Benefits:

INFINITY XL 12” Display

The INFINITY XL 12” is a solution for operators who desire to provide a high-level visual information experience to their customers. The INFINITY XL 12” is a high definition “Infinity XL 12” “ activated display screen mounted in the golf cart integrated with the TAG Control unit to provide a full back/front end Fleet Management solution. The INFINITY XL 12” displays hole graphics, yardage, and detailed course information to the golfer and provides interactive features such as Food and Beverage ordering and scorekeeping.

The industry leading Infinity XL 12” HD – the most sophisticated display on the market.

Features and Benefits:

PROGRAMMATIC Advertising Platform

A unique feature of the INFINITY XL 12” system is the advertising display capability. This can be used by the operator for internal promotion of services or for generating revenue by selling the ad real estate since the golf demographic is very desirable to advertisers. The INFINITY XL 12” displays banner, panel, full page, pro tip, and Green view ads. There is also ad real estate on the interactive feature screens for Food and Beverage ordering and the scorecard. The Infinity XL 12” System can also display animated GIF files or play video for added impact.

Advertising displayed in multiple formats including animated GIF and video

DSG has developed proprietary “Ad Manager” software which is used to place and change the ads on the system(s) from a central NOC (Network Operations Center) in real time. The Ad Manager can deploy to a single system or multiple systems. This creates a network of screens that is also very desirable to advertisers as ad content can be deployed locally, regionally, or nationally. The advertising platform is an important part of the company’s future marketing and sales strategy.

DSG R3 Advertising Platform

The DSG R3 program delivers advance ROI (Revenue Optimization Intelligence). Utilizing all streams of advertising delivery, such as automated, direct, and self-serve. The R3 program has the ability to deliver relevant advertising to golfers the moment they sit in the cart. The R3 model is more effective than the previous advertising model of ‘One to One’, these are local ads only sold through direct sales by courses, or 3 ^rd party advertising sales firms. The new R3 model offers ‘Many to one’ advertising options, delivering thousands of national, regional, and local advertisers an opportunity to advertise on our screens through our R3 Marketplace.

Previous ‘One to One’ model vs the new R3 model ‘Many to One’

TAG TURF/ECO TAG

The TAG Turf and the new ECO TAG were developed to give course operators the same back end management features for their turf equipment and utility vehicles. Turf equipment is expensive, and a single piece can run over $100,000 and represents a large portion of a golf course operating budget. The TAG Turf and ECO TAG have comprehensive reporting that the operator can utilize to implement programs that can increase efficiencies, reduce labor costs, help lower idle times, provide fuel consumption and equipment performance, provide historical data on cutting patterns, and reduce pollution from emissions by monitoring idle times. Since the golf course needs to be maintained regardless of volume these cost saving measures directly impact the operator’s bottom line.

Features and Benefits:

The TAG Turf provides detailed trail history and cutting patterns

Revenue Model

DSG derives revenue from four different sources.

Systems Sales Revenue, which consists of the sales price paid by those customers who purchase our TAG system hardware lease our TAG system hardware.

Monthly Service Fees are paid by all customers for the wireless data fee charges required to operate the GPS tracking on the TAG systems.

Monthly Rental Fees are paid by those customers that rent the TAG system hardware. The amount of a customer’s monthly payment varies based on the type of equipment rented (a TAG, a TAG and INFINITY 7”, or a TAG and INFINITY XL 12”).

Programmatic Advertising Revenue is a new source of revenue that we believe has the potential to be strategic for us in the future. We are in the process of implementing and designing software to provide advertising and other media functionality on our INFINITY.

We recognize revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. In instances where final acceptance of the product is specified by the customer, revenue is deferred until all acceptance criteria have been met. We accrue for warranty costs, sales returns, and other allowances based on its historical experience.

Our revenue recognition policies are discussed in more detail under “Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.

Markets

Sales and Marketing Plan

The market for the TAG System is the worldwide golf cart and Turf equipment fleets. There are 40,000 golf courses around the world with North America being the largest individual market with 20,000. This represents over 3,000,000 vehicles. The golf market has five distinct types of operations. Municipal, Private Country Clubs, Destination Resorts, Public Commercial, Military and University affiliated. VTS has deployed and has case studies developed TAG systems in each of these categories.

Our marketing strategy is focused on building brand awareness, generating quality leads, and providing excellent customer service.

North America Sales

Since the largest market is North America the Company employs a direct sales team and sales agents that provide full sales coverage. Our sales agents are experienced golf industry professionals who maintain established relationships with the golf industry and carry multiple golf lines. Our sales objective is to offer our existing and prospective customers a dedicated, knowledgeable, and outstanding customer service team.

In addition, our team is dedicated to existing accounts that focus on up-selling and cross-selling additional products to our current customer base, securing renewal agreements, and providing excellent customer service. The current regions are:

International Sales

DSG focuses on select global golf markets that offer significant volume opportunities and that value the benefits that our products deliver.

We utilize strategic distributor partnerships in each targeted region/country to sell, install and service our products. Distributors are selected based on market strength, market share, technical and selling capability, and overall reputation. We believe that DSG solutions appeal to all distributors because they are universal and fit any make or model of vehicle. We maintain and leverage our strong relationship with Yamaha, E-Z-GO and Ransomes Jacobsen (sister company to E-Z-GO) in developing our distributor network around the world. Today, many of our distributor partners are the leading distributors for E-Z-GO and RJ and hold a dominant position in their respective markets. While they are Yamaha or E-Z-GO distributors, most sell DSG products to all courses regardless of their choice of golf car as a value add to their customers and to generate additional revenue. We complement this distributor base with independent distributors as needed to ensure we have sufficient coverage in critical markets.

Currently DSG is focused on expanding in Europe, Asia and South Africa. The Company plans to expand next into Australia, New Zealand and Latin America.

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