DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC. - Quarter Report: 2021 April (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended: April 30, 2021
☐ | TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from _______to_______
Commission File Number 000-54800
DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
British Columbia, Canada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 99-0364150 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
No 21, Denai Endau 3, Seri Tanjung, Pinang, 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, Malaysia
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
+1-236-304-0299
(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
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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☒ Yes ☐ No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or smaller reporting 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. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | Accelerated filer | ☐ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☒ | Smaller reporting company | ☒ |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | Emerging growth company | ☐ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). ☐ Yes ☒ No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. As of June 21, 2021, the number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding was 45,343,538.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS. | 1 |
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. | 10 |
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. | 11 |
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
April 30, 2021 |
| October 31, 2020 | |||
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash | $ | 284,364 |
| $ | 11,715 |
Receivables |
| 14,250 |
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| 3,834 |
Prepaids |
| 136,045 |
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| 5,388 |
Total current assets |
| 434,659 |
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| 20,937 |
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Equipment |
| 2,669 |
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| 213 |
Total assets | $ | 437,328 |
| $ | 21,150 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities |
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Accounts payable | $ | 571,213 |
| $ | 69,525 |
Accrued liabilities |
| 6,060 |
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| 13,366 |
Due to related parties |
| 158,936 |
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| 371,650 |
Notes payable |
| 104,610 |
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| 67,429 |
Total liabilities |
| 840,819 |
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| 521,970 |
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Stockholders' deficit |
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Common stock, no par value, unlimited number authorized, 45,343,538 and 43,892,801 issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively |
| 8,442,914 |
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| 7,171,032 |
Additional paid-in capital |
| (116,430) |
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| 19,399 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 32,151 |
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| 58,829 |
Deficit |
| (8,762,126) |
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| (7,750,080) |
Total stockholders' deficit |
| (403,491) |
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| (500,820) |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ | 437,328 |
| $ | 21,150 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended April 30, |
| Six months ended April 30, | ||||||
2021 | 2020 |
| 2021 | 2020 | |||||
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Revenue | $ | 10,326 | $ | - |
| $ | 20,732 | $ | - |
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Operating expenses |
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Accounting |
| 3,180 |
| 5,201 |
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| 8,492 |
| 4,928 |
Amortization |
| 87 |
| 1,166 |
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| 304 |
| 2,371 |
General and administrative expenses |
| 48,757 |
| 11,664 |
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| 87,990 |
| 24,214 |
Management fees |
| 6,000 |
| 6,000 |
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| 12,000 |
| 12,000 |
Professional fees |
| 16,687 |
| 1,989 |
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| 21,301 |
| 3,715 |
Regulatory and filing |
| 13,048 |
| 3,957 |
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| 17,152 |
| 11,499 |
Research and development costs |
| 2,108 |
| - |
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| 618,908 |
| - |
Salaries and wages |
| 170,339 |
| 80,691 |
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| 258,764 |
| 152,649 |
Travel and entertainment |
| 620 |
| 5,141 |
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| 910 |
| 8,907 |
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| (260,826) |
| (115,809) |
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| (1,025,821) |
| (220,283) |
Other items |
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Foreign exchange |
| 673 |
| 2,896 |
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| 669 |
| 56 |
Impairment of deposits |
| - |
| - |
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| - |
| (22,801) |
Interest expense |
| (3,054) |
| (2,996) |
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| (7,626) |
| (5,516) |
Net loss |
| (252,881) |
| (115,909) |
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| (1,012,046) |
| (248,544) |
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Translation to reporting currency |
| (7,178) |
| 33,675 |
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| (26,678) |
| 26,012 |
Comprehensive loss | $ | (260,059) | $ | (82,234) |
| $ | (1,038,724) | $ | (222,532) |
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Loss per share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.01) | $ | (0.00) |
| $ | (0.02) | $ | (0.01) |
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding: |
| 44,409,711 |
| 42,112,717 |
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| 44,146,972 |
| 39,658,563 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
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Shares | Amount | Obligation to Issue Shares | Additional Paid-in Capital | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Deficit | Total | |||||||
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Balance at October 31, 2019 | 35,513,838 | $ | 5,358,377 | $ | 958,215 | $ | 233,009 | $ | 46,339 | $ | (7,264,164) | $ | (668,224) |
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Common shares issued for services | 133,333 |
| 29,333 |
| (29,333) |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Common shares issued for debt | 6,465,546 |
| 928,882 |
| (928,882) |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
Translation to reporting currency | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (7,663) |
| - |
| (7,663) |
Net loss | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (132,635) |
| (132,635) |
Balance at January 31, 2020 | 42,112,717 |
| 6,316,592 |
| - |
| 233,009 |
| 38,676 |
| (7,396,799) |
| (808,522) |
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Translation to reporting currency | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| 33,675 |
| - |
| 33,675 |
Net loss | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (115,909) |
| (115,909) |
Balance at April 30, 2020 | 42,112,717 | $ | 6,316,592 | $ | - | $ | 233,009 | $ | 72,351 | $ | (7,512,708) | $ | (890,756) |
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Balance at October 31, 2020 | 43,892,801 | $ | 7,171,032 | $ | - | $ | 19,399 | $ | 58,829 | $ | (7,750,080) | $ | (500,820) |
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Translation to reporting currency | - |
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| (19,500) |
| - |
| (19,500) |
Net loss | - |
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| - |
| - |
| - |
| (759,165) |
| (759,165) |
Balance at January 31, 2021 | 43,892,801 |
| 7,171,032 |
| - |
| 19,399 |
| 39,329 |
| (8,509,245) |
| (1,279,485) |
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Common shares issued for private placements | 833,333 |
| 673,000 |
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| - |
| - |
| - |
| 673,000 |
Common shares issued for debt | 617,404 |
| 598,882 |
| - |
| (135,829) |
| - |
| - |
| 463,053 |
Translation to reporting currency | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (7,178) |
| - |
| (7,178) |
Net loss | - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| (252,881) |
| (252,881) |
Balance at April 30, 2021 | 45,343,538 | $ | 8,442,914 | $ | - | $ | (116,430) | $ | 32,151 | $ | (8,762,126) | $ | (403,491) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(EXPRESSED IN US DOLLARS)
(UNAUDITED)
| Six months ended April 30, | |||
2021 | 2020 | |||
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Cash flow used in operating activities |
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Net loss | $ | (1,012,046) | $ | (248,544) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |
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Accrued interest on related party notes |
| 5,164 |
| 3,609 |
Accrued interest on notes payable |
| 2,438 |
| 1,907 |
Amortization |
| 304 |
| 2,371 |
Foreign exchange |
| (27,230) |
| (1,099) |
Impairment of deposits |
| - |
| 22,801 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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Receivables |
| (10,298) |
| (88) |
Prepaids |
| (129,812) |
| (4,500) |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
| 490,795 |
| (5,692) |
Due to related parties |
| 73,287 |
| 27,859 |
Accrued salaries due to related parties |
| 81,899 |
| 108,247 |
Net cash used in operating activities |
| (525,499) |
| (93,129) |
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Cash flows used in investing activities |
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Purchase of equipment |
| (2,760) |
| - |
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (2,760) |
| - |
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Cash flows provided by financing activities |
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Common shares issued for private placements |
| 673,000 |
| - |
Loans payable to related party |
| 95,153 |
| 87,432 |
Notes payable |
| 29,000 |
| - |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 797,153 |
| 87,432 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
| 3,755 |
| (380) |
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash |
| 272,649 |
| (6,077) |
Cash, beginning |
| 11,715 |
| 19,806 |
Cash, ending | $ | 284,364 | $ | 13,729 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements.
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DUESENBERG TECHNOLOGIES INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED INTERIM
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
APRIL 30, 2021
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Operations
On November 1, 2019, Duesenberg Technologies Inc. (formerly, VGrab Communication Inc.) (the “Company”) incorporated Duesenberg Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Duesenberg Nevada”), with a purpose to undertake the development of Electric Vehicles (“EV”) using the Duesenberg brand and its VGrab Technology and applications based on the VGrab technology.
On December 23, 2020, the Company changed its name to Duesenberg Technologies Inc. (the “Name Change”). To effect the Name Change, the Company filed a Notice of Alteration with the British Columbia Registrar of Companies. On December 30, 2020, the Company’s common shares commenced trading on the OTC Markets under the new ticker symbol DUSYF.
As of the date of these interim condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has the following subsidiaries:
Name | Incorporation | Incorporation Date |
VGrab International Ltd. | Labuan Companies Act 1990, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia | June 24, 2015 |
VGrab Communications Malaysia Sdn Bhd* | Malaysia Companies Act 2016 | May 17, 2018 |
VGrab Asia Limited | Companies Ordinance, Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong | February 18, 2019 |
Duesenberg Inc. | Nevada, USA | November 1, 2019 |
* On May 12, 2021, the Company renamed VGrab Communications Malaysia Sdn Bhd to Duesenberg Malaysia Sdn Bhd.
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in United States dollars and have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). They do not include all information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. Except as disclosed herein, there have been no material changes in the information disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2020, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on January 29, 2021. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company should be read in conjunction with those financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2020, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for fair presentation, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, have been made. Operating results for the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending October 31, 2021.
Going Concern
The Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordance with GAAP which contemplate the realization of assets and discharge of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. To date the Company has generated a total of $38,133 in revenue from its operating activities and has accumulated losses of $8,762,126 since inception. Continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon the ability of the Company to obtain the necessary financing to meet its obligations and pay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due and ultimately upon its ability to achieve profitable operations. To date the Company has funded its operations through the issuance of capital stock and debt. Management plans to continue raising additional funds through equity and/or debt financing. The outcome of these efforts cannot be predicted with any certainty and raises substantial doubt that the Company will be able to continue as a going concern. These unaudited interim condensed 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.
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Uncertainty due to Global Outbreak of Covid-19
In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared an outbreak of COVID-19 Global pandemic. The COVID-19 has impacted vast array of businesses through the restrictions put in place by most governments internationally, including the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company and its operations is unknown and will greatly depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put, in place world-wide to fight the virus. While the extent of the impact is unknown, the COVID-19 outbreak may hinder the Company’s ability to raise financing for its research and development initiatives or operating costs due to uncertain capital markets, supply chain disruptions, increased government regulations and other unanticipated factors, all of which may also negatively impact the Company’s business and financial condition.
NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. On consolidation, all intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated.
NOTE 3 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The following amounts were due to related parties as at:
April 30, 2021 |
| October 31, 2020 | |||
Due to a major shareholder for payments made on behalf of the Company(a) | $ | 1,314 |
| $ | 1,294 |
Notes payable to a major shareholder(b) |
| 24,126 |
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| 300,818 |
Due to the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Director of the Company(a) |
| - |
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| 39,393 |
Due to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and Director of the Company(a) |
| 54,662 |
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| 24,145 |
Due to a Director of the Company(a) |
| 18,000 |
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| 6,000 |
Due to the Chief Technical Officer (“CTO”) of the Company’s subsidiary(a) |
| 15,834 |
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Due to the Chief Strategy Officer (“CSO”) of the Company’s subsidiary(a) |
| 45,000 |
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| - |
Total due to related parties | $ | 158,936 |
| $ | 371,650 |
(a) Amounts are unsecured, due on demand and bear no interest.
(b) Amounts are unsecured, due on demand and bear interest at 4% per annum.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company recorded $5,164 (2020 - $3,609) in interest expense associated with its liabilities under the notes payable issued to the major shareholder.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company received $95,153 (2020 - $92,399) in exchange for the notes payable to Hampshire Avenue SDN BHD (“Hampshire Avenue”), a parent company of Hampshire Capital Limited and Hampshire Infotech SDN BHD. The loans bear interest at 4% per annum, are unsecured and payable on demand.
During the second quarter of the Company’s Fiscal 2021, Hampshire Avenue agreed to convert a total of $385,950, the Company owed at January 31, 2021, consisting of principal amount of $368,961 and interest accrued of $16,989 into 514,600 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.75 per share (Note 6). These shares were issued on March 9, 2021. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, the Company repaid $4,967 in loans advanced from Hampshire Avenue; these payments were made in cash.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company incurred $60,300 (2020 - $60,137) in wages and salaries to Mr. Lim Hun Beng, the Company’s CEO, President, and director. In addition, the Company incurred $14,713 (2020 - $14,456) in reimbursable expenses with Mr. Lim. During the second quarter of the Company’s Fiscal 2021, Mr. Lim agreed to convert a total of $77,103 the Company owed him at January 31, 2021, into 102,804 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.75 per share (Note 6). These shares were issued on March 9, 2021. In addition, the Company advanced a total of $162,239 to Mr. Lim as prepayment of his future services. Of this amount, the Company applied $37,224 to the accrued salaries and reimbursable expenses the Company owed to Mr.
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Lim as at April 30, 2021. The remaining $125,015 advanced to Mr. Lim the Company recorded as part of prepaid expenses.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company incurred $48,240 (2020 - $48,110) in wages and salaries to Mr. Liong Fook Weng, the Company’s CFO, and director. In addition, the Company incurred $2,367 (2020 - $1,403) in reimbursable expenses with Mr. Liong.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company incurred $12,000 (2020 - $12,000) in management fees to its director, Mr. Ong See-Ming.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company incurred $52,500 (2020 - $Nil) in management fees to its CTO, Mr. Ian Thompson.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company incurred $52,500 (2020 - $Nil) in management fees to its CSO, Mr. Brendan Norman.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, a non-arms’ length entity paid the Company $14,702 in revenue from its SMART Systems software licensing and maintenance of the applications required to run SMART Systems.
NOTE 4 - EQUIPMENT
Changes in the net book value of the equipment at April 30, 2021 and at October 31, 2020 are as follows:
| April 30, 2021 |
| October 31, 2020 | ||
Book value, beginning of the period | $ | 213 |
| $ | 4,559 |
Changes during the period |
| 2,760 |
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Amortization |
| (304) |
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| (4,353) |
Foreign exchange |
| - |
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| 7 |
Book value, end of the period | $ | 2,669 |
| $ | 213 |
NOTE 5 - NOTES PAYABLE
On July 31, 2019, one of the vendors of the Company agreed to defer repayment of CAD$83,309 the Company owed to the vendor. The deferred amount accrues interest at 6% per annum compounded monthly, is unsecured, and is payable on or after August 31, 2021 (the “6% Note Payable”). During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company accrued $2,125 in interest on the 6% Note Payable (2020 - $1,907). As at April 30, 2021, the Company owed a total of $75,301 under the 6% Note Payable (2020 - $67,429).
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, the Company received $29,000 in exchange for 4% notes payable due on demand (the “4% Notes Payable”). The Company accrued $312 in interest on the 4% Notes Payable (2020 - $Nil). As at April 30, 2021, the Company owed a total of $29,309 under the 4% Notes Payable (2020 - $Nil).
NOTE 6 - COMMON STOCK
On April 9, 2021, the Company closed a private placement financing by issuing 233,333 shares of its common stock (the “Shares”) at $0.75 per Share for gross proceeds of $175,000. On April 15, 2021, the Company closed a second private placement financing by issuing further 600,000 Shares at $0.83 per Share for the gross proceeds of $498,000. The Shares were issued pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) to the persons who are not residents of the United States and are otherwise not “U.S. Persons” as that term is defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S of the Act.
On March 9, 2021, Mr. Lim, the Company’s President, CEO and major shareholder, and Hampshire Avenue SDN BHD, the Company’s major shareholder, agreed to convert a total of $463,053 the Company owed on account of services and cash advances provided to it as at January 31, 2021, into 617,404 shares of the Company’s common stock at $0.75 per share (Note 3). The conversion of debt to shares was as follows:
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Description | Total amount converted | Number of shares issued | Fair market value of issued shares | Loss on conversion of debt(1) | |||
Shares to be issued for the notes payable to a major shareholder | $ | 385,950 | 514,600 | $ | 499,162 | $ | 113,212 |
Shares to be issued for amounts owed to the CEO and Director of the Company |
| 77,103 | 102,804 |
| 99,720 |
| 22,617 |
Total | $ | 463,053 | 617,404 | $ | 598,882 | $ | 135,829 |
(1) The loss on conversion of debt to shares with related parties was recorded as part of additional paid-in capital.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed by Duesenberg Technologies Inc. contains forward-looking statements. These are statements regarding financial and operating performance and results and other statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” and other similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to expectations, projections or other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the following:
·our ability to execute prospective business plans;
·inexperience in developing and mass-producing electric vehicles;
·actions by government authorities, including changes in government regulation;
·changes in the electric vehicle market;
·dependency on certain key personnel and any inability to retain and attract qualified personnel;
·developments in alternative technologies or improvements in the internal combustion engine;
·disruption of supply or shortage of raw materials;
·failure of our conceptual vehicles to perform as expected;
·failure to manage future growth effectively;
·future decisions by management in response to changing conditions;
·inability to design, develop, market and sell electric vehicles and services that address additional market opportunities;
·inability to keep up with advances in electric vehicle technology;
·inability to reduce and adequately control operating costs;
·inability to succeed in maintaining and strengthening the Duesenberg brand;
·labor and employment risks;
·misjudgments in the course of preparing forward-looking statements;
·our ability to raise sufficient funds to carry out our proposed business plan;
·the unavailability, reduction or elimination of government and economic incentives;
·uncertainties associated with legal proceedings;
·general economic conditions, because they may affect our ability to raise money;
·our ability to raise enough money to continue our operations;
·changes in regulatory requirements that adversely affect our business; and
·other uncertainties, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
While we consider these assumptions as reasonable, based on information currently available to us, these assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to risks and uncertainties disclosed in the section titled "Part II - Item 1A - Risk Factors.”
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which relate only to events as of the date on which the statements are made. Except as required by applicable securities laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this annual report. You should refer to and carefully review the information in future documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Uncertainty due to Global Outbreak of COVID-19
In March of 2020, the World Health Organization declared an outbreak of COVID-19 Global pandemic. The COVID-19 has impacted vast array of businesses through the restrictions put in place by most governments internationally, including the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, regarding travel, business operations and isolation/quarantine orders. At this time, the extent of the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the Company and its operations is unknown and will greatly depend on future developments that are highly uncertain and that cannot be predicted with confidence. These uncertainties arise from the inability to predict the ultimate geographic
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spread of the disease, and the duration of the outbreak, including the duration of travel restrictions, business closures or disruptions, and quarantine/isolation measures that are currently, or may be put, in place world-wide to fight the virus. While the extent of the impact is unknown, the COVID-19 outbreak may hinder the Company’s ability to raise financing for its research and development initiatives or operating costs due to uncertain capital markets, supply chain disruptions, increased government regulations and other unanticipated factors, all of which may also negatively impact the Company’s business and financial condition.
General
You should read this discussion and analysis in conjunction with our unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2020, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. The inclusion of supplementary analytical and related information may require us to make estimates and assumptions to enable us to fairly present, in all material respects, our analysis of trends and expectations with respect to our results of operations and the financial position taken as a whole. Actual results may vary from the estimates and assumptions we make.
We were incorporated on August 4, 2010, under the laws of the State of Nevada under the name “SOS Link Corporation”. On April 15, 2011, we changed our place of incorporation from the State of Nevada to the Province of British Columbia, Canada and concurrently changed our name to Venza Gold Corp. On January 6, 2014, we changed our name to CoreComm Solutions Inc., on February 11, 2015, we changed our name to VGrab Communications Inc., and on December 23, 2020, we changed our name to Duesenberg Technologies Inc.
On February 10, 2015, we completed an acquisition of the VGrab software application (the “VGrab Application”) pursuant to the terms of a software purchase agreement dated January 8, 2015 (the “Software Purchase Agreement”) between us and Hampshire Capital Limited (“Hampshire”). The VGrab Application is a free mobile voucher application developed for smartphones using the Android and Apple iOS operating systems and allows users to redeem vouchers on their smartphones at a number of retailers and merchants.
As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q we have the following subsidiaries:
Name | Incorporation | Incorporation Date |
VGrab International Ltd. | Labuan Companies Act 1990, Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia | June 24, 2015 |
Duesenberg Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd (formerly, VGrab Communications Malaysia Sdn Bhd) | Malaysia Companies Act 2016 | May 17, 2018 |
VGrab Asia Limited | Companies Ordinance, Chapter 622 of the Laws of Hong Kong | February 18, 2019 |
Duesenberg Inc. | Nevada, USA | November 1, 2019 |
Duesenberg Heritage LLC | Nevada, USA | May 21, 2021 |
On June 24, 2015, we formed a subsidiary, VGrab International Ltd., (“VGrab International”) under the Labuan Companies Act 1990 in Federal Territory of Labuan, Malaysia. The initial focus of the VGrab International was to continue development of the VGrab Application and continue its market penetration in Southeast Asia. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, VGrab International is used as a holding company as all the business operations were moved to VGrab Communications Malaysia Sdn Bhd, which we incorporated on May 17, 2018, under the Malaysia Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia and on May 12, 2021, renamed to Duesenberg Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd (“Duesenberg Malaysia). The main business objective of Duesenberg Malaysia is to facilitate online promotions, advertising and e-commerce.
Since its incorporation, Duesenberg Malaysia has been working on the development of its SMART System prototype. VGrab’s new SMART System will consist of several modules, including VGrab Memberships system, which will allow its users to sign up via internet or quick response code, also known as “QR Code”, VGrab Cloud Management System (“VCMS”), and VGrab Database Management System (“VDMS”). VCMS and VDMS will form the backbone of VGrab’s SMART System, integrating each future developed VGrab SMART System’s module into the platform. The Company is currently testing the development of the VGrab SMART System before deployment to potential clients.
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On February 18, 2019, we formed another subsidiary, VGrab Asia Limited (“VGrab Asia”). The main business objective of VGrab Asia is to facilitate online promotions, advertising and e-commerce to its potential customer base in P.R. China. In addition, VGrab Asia is going to position itself as commodities trader to capture the current market trends in P.R. China.
On March 5, 2019, VGrab Asia entered into a mobile application development agreement with a group of private software developers from China (the “Vendor”) to develop a mobile software application (“VGrab WeChat Application”). VGrab WeChat Application is developed for use with smartphones in P.R. China using the WeChat Android and Apple iOS operating systems allowing users to sign up for memberships, deposit money, purchase products, redeem vouchers, upload media promotions onto the smartphones, etc. On August 14, 2019, the VGrab WeChat Application was tested and completed for client use.
In March of 2020 we completed development of the prototype VGrab vending machine (the “Vending Machine”) and were attempting to organize the first test run before starting a large-scale production and commercialization of the Vending Machines. Prior to COVID-19 measures, we were expecting to have the first prototype of the Vending Machine installed and operational at a local university by the end of April 2020 with further units to be placed across the university’s campus and other universities across Malaysia. However, due to COVID-19 measures, we were required to postpone the roll-out until the restrictions set to prevent the spread of the virus are lifted and businesses are allowed to resume their normal operations.
The newly developed Vending Machine is customizable to sell variety of consumer products ranging from traditional snacks, soft drinks, and coffee, to prepaid mobile cards and other goods, while simultaneously displaying advertisements and other various promotional content. Each Vending Machine is based on the operating system developed by us, and is supplied with a credit card reader and a QR Code reader, which facilitate not only payments with credit cards, but also enables payments via eWallet and other membership-based payments.
On November 1, 2019, we incorporated Duesenberg Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Duesenberg NV”). The purpose of Duesenberg NV is to undertake the development of Electric Vehicle (“Duesenberg EV”) using the Duesenberg brand. We acquired the rights to use the Duesenberg name in 2018. We are planning to develop the Duesenberg EV in partnerships with leading developers and suppliers for various components into the vehicle, and also include our in-house developed VGrab SMART System as part of its operating system.
On January 8, 2021, Duesenberg NV signed an agreement with Rocket Supreme, the Barcelona, Spain automotive design house established by Christopher Reitz. The agreement is the first step towards creating a network of suppliers required to successfully complete the Duesenberg EV development project. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we have received initial ergonomics exterior and interior data sheets and CAS IGES files as well as the initial drafts of the exterior and interior designs for the Duesenberg EV. We expect the final design of the first Duesenberg EV to be released in late 2021/early 2022. Based on the initial drafts, we commenced negotiations with various manufacturers required to continue the development and manufacturing of the required components for the Duesenberg’s EV.
On May 12, 2021, we changed the name of our wholly-owned subsidiary, VGrab Communications Malaysia Sdn Bhd, to Duesenberg Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd. The change was made to align the name of the subsidiary with the new corporate path which includes redesigning the VGrab Smart software application into an application capable of supporting the various Duesenberg/Duesey products and services.
On May 21, 2021, we formed Duesenberg Heritage LLC. under the laws of the State of Nevada (“DHL”). DHL’s operations will be focused on reproducing very limited Duesenberg Heritage vehicles which were originally manufactured in the 1920s and 1930s; such as the Duesenberg Model J and Boat Tail series. The Company expects that the manufacture of the vehicles from that era will be time consuming and would require highly specialized and skilled tradesman; the Company also anticipates DHL to start generating revenue independent of the core business of Duesenberg.
In order to support the development and future production of Duesenberg EV as well as Duesenberg Heritage vehicles, we will require significant financing. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we have closed two private placement financings (the “Financings”) by issuing a total of 833,333 shares of our common stock (the “Shares”) for gross proceeds of $673,000. The Shares were issued pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) to the persons who are not residents of the United States and are otherwise not “U.S. Persons” as that term is defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S of the Act. The
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funds we have raised in the above Financings are not sufficient to bring our Duesenberg EV and Duesenberg Heritage vehicle production plans to completion, and we will require additional funding. We cannot assure the reader that we will be successful in securing the further funding as required.
Recent Corporate Events
The following corporate developments have occurred during the second quarter ended April 30, 2021, and up to the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report:
Appointment of New Directors
On February 8, 2021, the Company’s board of directors appointed Mr. Allen Chee Wai Hong and Mr. Carl Jürgen Barth to act as directors of the Company.
Mr. Chee Wai Hong was born in Malaysia and is a practicing Advocate & Solicitor in Malaysia. Mr. Chee graduated with a law degree from University of London and a Masters Degree in Business Administration (Finance) from Northern University of Malaysia. Mr. Chee is also a qualified Chartered Accountant being a Fellow of the Association of Chartered & Certified Accountants (United Kingdom), member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants, as well as a member of the Malaysian Bar. Mr. Chee practices actively in the area of corporate law and litigation and has advised extensively many publicly listed companies in Malaysia and Singapore. He has helmed executive and independent directorship positions in several publicly listed companies in Malaysia.
Mr. Jürgen Barth hails from Thum, Saxony, Germany and is a German engineer and successful race car driver. Mr. Barth won the 1977 24 Hours Le Mans in a Porsche 936, the 1980 1,000 km Nürburgring and the 2014 CER Championship with a Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0. In 1982 Mr. Barth served as Director of Porsche Customer Racing and headed a new department in Weissach for the manufacture and sale of Porsche Groupe C and 911 race cars. Mr. Barth served as President of the FIA Sports Car Commission from 1982-1986, is the originator of the OSCAR Organization for Groupe C racing, 1984-1989, is a Permanent Steward of the German DTM Championship, and from 1999 to 2015 was the representative of the Manufactures in the FIA Historic Commission as well as the 2017 Race Director for the LMP3 Series in China, just to list a few of his accolades. Mr. Barth is also a distinguished author having written over 10 books about Porsche Racing Cars with the most important being “The Porsche Book”, a 3 Volume and 1,550-page set.
Appointment of New Officers
On January 15, 2021, Duesenberg Nevada entered into employment agreements with Mr. Brandan Norman, who has agreed to assume the position of Chief Strategy Officer with Duesenberg NV, and with Mr. Ian Thompson, who has agreed to assume the position of Chief Technical Officer with Duesenberg NV.
Mr. Brendan Norman brings to Duesenberg NV extensive experience in the Automotive and Business Development sector. Mr. Norman is currently on the Board of H2X Australia, a sustainable vehicle and heavy equipment company founded on the principles of being absolutely sustainable, using renewable materials, and focused on green hydrogen, green electricity, and on all sources of kinetic energy. Mr. Norman played an instrumental role in setting up Asia-Pacific subsidiaries for such well known automotive giants as Volkswagen Group, BMW Group, and Infiniti. Mr. Norman received his Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree from Deakin University, Australia in 1992, and Graduate Diploma in Business Systems from Monash University, Australia in 1998. Mr. Norman’s mission is “To improve on process, products and delivery; and improve the effects upon the world we live in: be that in terms of sustainable use of materials, sustainable development of products and making life better for the people employed, buying or just around the edges – everyone”.
Mr. Thompson is an experienced and dedicated automotive engineering professional. Mr. Thompson’s key objective is to help continuously improve the automotive industry to meet and exceed customer expectations in every regard. Mr. Thompson’s areas of expertise are full vehicle design, development, production, type approval, intellectual property and innovation. Mr. Thompson is also on the Board of H2X Australia and comes to Duesenberg NV from Grove Hydrogen Automobiles, having served this company in the position of Chief Engineer since 2018. Prior to this position, Mr. Thompson has worked with various automotive manufacturers, including Rover Group, Group Lotus, Maserati, Alfa Romeo and Karma. During his career he
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has worked on vehicles like Lotus Elise, Exige, M250, Aston Martin Vanquish, Opel Speedster, Tesla Roadster, Alfa Romeo Julia and Stelvio, and Karma Revero GT. Mr. Thompson received his Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering from Tile Hill College, UK in 1989, and Master of Science in Design, Manufacture, and Management from the University of Hertfordshire, UK in 2002.
Debt Restructuring
On March 9, 2021, Mr. Lim, our President and CEO, and Hampshire Avenue, our major shareholder, agreed to convert a total of $463,053 we owed on account of services and cash advances provided to us into 617,404 shares of our common stock at $0.75 per share.
Private Placement Financings
On April 9, 2021, we closed a private placement financing by issuing 233,333 shares of our common stock (the “Shares”) at a price of $0.75 per Share for total proceeds of $175,000. On April 15, 2021, we closed a second private placement financing by issuing 600,000 Shares at a price of $0.83 per Share for total proceeds of $498,000. The shares were issued pursuant to the provisions of Regulation S of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Act”) to the persons who are not residents of the United States and are otherwise not “U.S. Persons” as that term is defined in Rule 902(k) of Regulation S of the Act.
The proceeds received from the both financings will be used to support development of Duesenberg EV, as well as for day-to-day operations.
Summary of Financial Condition
| April 30, 2021 |
| October 31, 2020 | ||
Working capital deficit | $ | (406,160) |
| $ | (501,033) |
Current assets | $ | 434,659 |
| $ | 20,937 |
Total liabilities | $ | 840,819 |
| $ | 521,970 |
Common stock and additional paid-in capital | $ | 8,326,484 |
| $ | 7,190,431 |
Deficit | $ | (8,762,126) |
| $ | (7,750,080) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | $ | 32,151 |
| $ | 58,829 |
Results of Operation
Our operating results for the three-and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, and the changes in the operating results between those periods are summarized in the table below.
Three and Six Months Summary
| Three Months Ended April 30, | Percentage | Six Months Ended April 30, | Percentage | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change |
Revenue | $ 10,326 | $ - | n/a | $ 20,732 | $ - | n/a |
Operating expenses | (260,826) | (115,809) | 125% | (1,025,821) | (220,283) | 366% |
Foreign exchange | 673 | 2,896 | (77)% | 669 | 56 | 1,095% |
Impairment of deposits | - | - | n/a | - | (22,801) | (100)% |
Interest expense | (3,054) | (2,996) | 2% | (7,626) | (5,516) | 38% |
Net loss | (252,881) | (115,909) | 118% | (1,012,046) | (248,544) | 307% |
Translation to reporting currency | (7,178) | 33,675 | (121)% | (26,678) | 26,012 | (203)% |
Comprehensive loss | $(260,059) | $(82,234) | 216% | $(1,038,724) | $(222,532) | 367% |
Revenue
During the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021, we generated $7,329 and $14,702, respectively, in revenue from our SMART Systems software licensing and maintenance of the applications required to run SMART Systems. Our first customer is Duesey Coffee and Chocolates Sdn Bhd (“Duesey Coffee”), of which Mr. Lim is a
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50% shareholder. In addition, we generated $2,997 and $6,030, respectively, from WeChat Online product, which was developed specifically for Duesey Coffee in P.R. China, which is managed by Shanghai Duesenberg Marketing Planning Co Ltd, our second customer. Due to current market uncertainty associated with COVID-19 we agreed to bill our customers set monthly fees for these services without entering into any termed contracts, which will allow us or our customers to cancel the services any time. Duesey Coffee agreed to a monthly fee of 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit (approximately USD$2,450), Shanghai Duesenberg Marketing Planning Co Ltd. agreed to a monthly fee of USD$1,000.
During the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2020, we did not generate revenue from our SMART Systems and WeChat Online product.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses for the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, consisted of the following:
| Three Months Ended April 30, | Percentage | Six Months Ended April 30, | Percentage | ||
| 2021 | 2020 | Change | 2021 | 2020 | Change |
Operating expenses: |
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Accounting | $ 3,180 | $ 5,201 | (39)% | $ 8,492 | $ 4,928 | 72% |
Amortization | 87 | 1,166 | (93)% | 304 | 2,371 | (87)% |
General and administrative expenses | 48,757 | 11,664 | 318% | 87,990 | 24,214 | 263% |
Management fees | 6,000 | 6,000 | 0% | 12,000 | 12,000 | 0% |
Professional fees | 16,687 | 1,989 | 739% | 21,301 | 3,715 | 473% |
Regulatory and filing | 13,048 | 3,957 | 230% | 17,152 | 11,499 | 49% |
Research and development costs | 2,108 | - | n/a | 618,908 | - | n/a% |
Salaries and wages | 170,339 | 80,691 | 111% | 258,764 | 152,649 | 70% |
Travel and entertainment | 620 | 5,141 | (88)% | 910 | 8,907 | (90)% |
Total | $ 260,826 | $ 115,809 | 125% | $1,025,821 | $ 220,283 | 366% |
During the three-month period ended April 30, 2021, our operating expenses increased by $145,017 or 125% from $115,809, for the three months ended April 30, 2020, to $260,826 for the three months ended April 30, 2021. The most significant change in our operating expenses was associated with $170,339 in salaries and wages we paid or accrued to our employees and management, an $89,648 increase, as compared to $80,691 we incurred during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020. The second largest change to our operating expenses was associated with increased general and administrative expenses of $48,757 (2020 - $11,664), of which corporate communication fees accounted for $35,682 (2020 - $129) and the administrative fees accounted for $11,918 (2020 - $10,869). Other notable expenses included $16,687 in professional fees, which increased by $14,698 from $1,989 we incurred during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020; $6,000 in management fees, which did not change in comparison to the three-month period ended April 30, 2020; and $3,180 in accounting fees, which decreased by $2,021, from $5,201 we incurred during the three-month period ended April 30, 2020.
On a year-to-date basis, our operating expenses increased by $805,538 or 366% from $220,283 for the six months ended April 30, 2020, to $1,025,821 for the six months ended April 30, 2021. The most significant change in our operating expenses was associated with $618,908 in research and development costs we incurred for the initial ergonomics exterior and interior data sheets and CAS IGES files for the Duesenberg EV commissioned from Rocket Supreme. Our salaries and wages increased by $106,115 from $152,649 we incurred during the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, to $258,764 we incurred during the six-month period ended April 30, 2021. Other notable expenses included $12,000 in management fees, which did not change in comparison to the six-month period ended April 30, 2020; $8,492 in accounting fees, which increased by $3,564 as compared to $4,928 we incurred during the six-month period ended April 30, 2020; $21,301 in professional fees, which increased by $17,586 from $3,715 we incurred during the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, and $17,152 in regulatory fees, a $5,653 increase as compared to $11,499 we incurred during the six-month period ended April 30, 2020.
The above increases were in part offset by decreased travel and entertainment expenses, which during the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021, totaled $620 and $910, respectively, as compared to $5,141 and $8,907 we incurred during the comparative periods in our fiscal 2020, this decrease was associated with reduced travel requirements associated with COVID-19 travel bans imposed by various federal governments. In addition, our
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amortization expense decreased by $1,079 and $2,067 for the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021, to $87 and $304, respectively.
Other Items
During the three months ended April 30, 2021, we recorded $3,054 (2020 - $2,996) in interest expense and $673 in realized foreign exchange gain (2020 - $2,896) associated with the fluctuation in foreign exchange rates between the US, Canadian, Malaysian, and Hong Kong currencies.
During the six months ended April 30, 2021, we recorded $7,626 (2020 - $5,516) in interest expense, of which $5,164 (2020 - $3,609) was associated with the liabilities under the notes payable we issued to our major shareholder, and $2,438 (2020 - $1,907) was accrued on the third-party notes payable; we also recorded $669 in realized foreign exchange gain (2020 - $56) associated with the fluctuation in foreign exchange rates between the US, Canadian, Malaysian, and Hong Kong currencies.
During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we recognized a $22,801 impairment on deposit paid by our subsidiary, VGrab Asia, to a vendor, as underlying agreement to supply certain commodities the Company acquired for trading fell through. We did not have similar transactions during the current period ended April 30, 2021.
Translation to Reporting Currency
Changes in translation to reporting currency result from differences between our functional currencies, being the Canadian dollar for the parent Company, Malaysian Ringgit for Duesenberg Malaysia, and Hong Kong Dollar for Vgrab Asia, and our reporting currency, being the United States dollar. These differences are caused by fluctuation in foreign exchange rates between the four currencies as well as different accounting treatments between various financial instruments. During the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2021, we recognized $7,178 and $26,678 loss on translation to reporting currency, as compared to $33,675 and $26,012 gain we recognized for the three- and six-month periods ended April 30, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
GOING CONCERN
The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which implies that we will continue to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business. We started generating operating revenue in the third quarter of our fiscal 2020, however, this revenue is not sufficient to support our operating expenses, and/or to enable us to pay dividends, therefore, it is unlikely that we will be in position to generate significant earnings or to pay dividends to our shareholders in the immediate or foreseeable future. Our continuation as a going concern depends upon the continued financial support of our shareholders, our ability to obtain necessary debt or equity financing to continue operations, and the attainment of profitable operations.
Based on our current plans, we expect to incur operating losses in future periods. At April 30, 2021, we had a working capital deficit of $406,160 and accumulated losses of $8,762,126 since inception. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We cannot assure you that we will be able to generate significant revenues in the future. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not give effect to any adjustments that would be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern. Therefore, we may be required to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in other than the normal course of business and at amounts different from those reflected in our financial statements.
Working Capital Deficit
| At April 30, 2021 |
| At October 31, 2020 | ||
Current assets | $ | 434,659 |
| $ | 20,937 |
Current liabilities |
| (840,819) |
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| (521,970) |
Working capital deficit | $ | (406,160) |
| $ | (501,033) |
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During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, our working capital deficit decreased by $94,873, from $501,033 as at October 31, 2020, to $406,160 as at April 30, 2021. The decrease in the working capital deficit was primarily related to an increase in our current assets of $413,722 which resulted from cash we received on closing of two concurrent private placement financing whereby we issued a total of 833,333 shares for gross proceeds of $673,000, and an increase to a prepaid expense of $130,657, which was associated with advance payment of future wages and other reimbursable expenses we made to Mr. Joe Lim. The increase in our current assets was offset by a $318,849 increase in current liabilities. This change was associated with a $501,688 increase in amounts payable to our vendors, mainly on account of amounts due for the design fees of our Duesenberg EV, and a $37,181 increase in notes payable we issued to our lenders. These increases were offset by a $212,714 decrease in the amounts due to our related parties associated with a conversion to Shares of $77,103 we owed to Mr. Lim on account of unpaid salary and reimbursable expenses, and a conversion to Shares of $385,950 we owed to Hampshire Avenue for 4% notes payable. Our accrued liabilities decreased by $7,306.
Cash Flows
| Six Months Ended April 30, | ||||
| 2021 |
| 2020 | ||
Net cash used in operating activities | $ | (525,499) |
| $ | (93,129) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
| (2,760) |
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| - |
Net cash provided by financing activities |
| 797,153 |
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| 87,432 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
| 3,755 |
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| (380) |
Net increase/(decrease) in cash | $ | 272,649 |
| $ | (6,077) |
Net cash used in operating activities
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we used $525,499 to support our operating activities. This cash was used to cover our cash operating expenses of $1,031,371, to increase our receivables by $10,298, and to increase our prepaids by $129,812. These uses of cash were offset by increases in our accounts payable and accrued liabilities of $490,795, an increase to accrued salaries payable to our management team of $81,899, and an increase to amounts due to our related parties for all other expenses of $73,287.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, we used $93,129 to support our operating activities. This cash was used to cover our cash operating expenses of $218,955, to increase our prepaid expenses and receivables by $4,500 and $88, respectively, and to decrease our accounts payable and accrued liabilities by $5,692. These uses of cash were offset by $27,859 increase in amounts due to related parties for reimbursable expenses, and by $108,247 increase to accrued salaries payable to our CEO and CFO.
Non-cash operating activities
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we recorded $5,164 in interest on our notes payable to Hampshire Avenue and $2,438 in interest to third-party lenders under notes payable. In addition, we recorded $304 in amortization of our office equipment, and $27,230 in foreign exchange fluctuation between the US, Canadian, Malaysian, and Hong Kong currencies.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, we recorded $22,801 in impairment of our deposits, and $1,099 in foreign exchange fluctuation between the US, Canadian, Malaysian, and Hong Kong currencies. We recorded $3,609 in interest on our notes payable to Hampshire Avenue and $1,907 in interest on CAD$83,309 we owed under a third-party note payable. In addition, we recorded $2,371 in amortization of our office equipment.
Net cash used in investing activities
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we used $2,760 to acquire computers and other office equipment. We did not have any investing activities during the six months ended April 30, 2020.
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Net cash provided by financing activities
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we received $95,153 under loan agreements with Hampshire Avenue. The loans bear interest at 4% per annum, are unsecured and payable on demand. In addition, we borrowed $29,000 from third-party-lenders under 4% demand notes payable. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we received $673,000 in proceeds from two separate private placement financings by issuing a total of 833,333 shares of our common stock.
During the six-month period ended April 30, 2020, we received net $87,432 under loan agreements with Hampshire Avenue. The loans bear interest at 4% per annum, are unsecured and payable on demand.
Capital Resources
Our ability to continue the development and marketing of the VGrab Applications, SMART Systems, VGrab WeChat Application, as well as commencement of the development of Duesenberg EV and Duesenberg Heritage vehicles, is subject to our ability to obtain necessary funding. We expect to raise funds through sales of our debt or equity securities. We have no committed sources of capital. If we are unable to raise funds as and when we need them, we may be required to curtail, or even to cease, our operations.
As of April 30, 2021, we had cash on hand of $284,364 and working capital deficit of $406,160, which raises substantial doubt about our continuation as a going concern. During the six-month period ended April 30, 2021, we closed two concurrent private placement financings for total proceeds of $673,000, however, these funds will not be sufficient to complete our current business plans, and we will require additional financing.
We plan to mitigate our losses in future years by controlling our operating expenses and actively seeking new distribution channels for our VGrab products, Duesenberg EV, and Duesenberg Heritage Vehicles. We cannot provide assurance that we will be successful in generating additional capital to support our development. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements and no non-consolidated, special-purpose entities.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with the United States generally accepted accounting principles requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Our management routinely makes judgments and estimates about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain.
Our significant accounting policies are disclosed in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended October 31, 2020. The following accounting policies have been determined by our management to be the most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operation:
Principles of Consolidation
The Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. On consolidation, the Company eliminates all intercompany balances and transactions.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction
The Parent Company’s functional currency is the Canadian dollar, Duesenberg Malaysia’s functional currency is Malaysian Ringgit, and Vgrab Asia’s functional currency is Hong Kong dollar, the Company’s reporting currency is the United States dollar. VGrab International’s, Duesenberg NV’s, and Duesenberg Heritage functional and reporting currency is the United States dollar. The Company translates assets and liabilities to US dollars using reporting date exchange rates, and translates revenues and expenses using average exchange rates during the period. Gains and losses arising on translation to the reporting currency are included in the other comprehensive income.
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Foreign exchange gains and losses on the settlement of foreign currency transactions are included in foreign exchange expense. Except for translations of intercompany balances, all translations of monetary balances to the functional currency at the reporting date exchange rate are included in foreign exchange expense. The translations of intercompany balances to the functional currency at the reporting date exchange rate are included in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Our financial instruments include cash, amounts receivable, accounts payable and accruals as well as notes payable and amounts due to related parties. We believe the fair value of these financial instruments approximates their carrying values due to their short-term nature.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash, and amounts receivable.
At April 30, 2021, we had $19,649 in cash on deposit with a large chartered Canadian bank, $263,958 in cash on deposits with a bank in Malaysia, and $757 in cash on deposits with a bank in Hong Kong. As part of our cash management process, we perform periodic evaluations of the relative credit standing of these financial institutions. We have not experienced any losses in cash balances and do not believe we are exposed to any significant credit risk on our cash.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not Applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report. The evaluation was undertaken in consultation with our accounting personnel. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, due to our current size and lack of segregation of duties, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended April 30, 2021, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
None.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
We incorporate by reference the Risk Factors included as Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2021.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
None.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits.
The following table sets out the exhibits either filed herewith or incorporated by reference.
Exhibit | Description | |
Notice of Articles.(4) | ||
Articles.(1) | ||
Certificate of Continuation.(2) | ||
Certificate of Change of Name dated January 6, 2014.(4) | ||
Certificate of Change of Name dated February 11, 2015.(6) | ||
Certificate of Change of Name dated December 23, 2020.(10) | ||
Notice of Articles dated December 23, 2020(10) | ||
Software Purchase Agreement between the Company and Hampshire Capital Limited. dated January 8, 2015.(5) | ||
Service Agreement between VGrab International Ltd. and Hampshire Infotech SDN BHD dated July 12, 2015.(7) | ||
Mobile Application Development Agreement between VGrab Asia Ltd. and Mr. Zheng Qing, Mr. Gu Xianwin and Ms. Chen Weijie dated March 5, 2019.(8) | ||
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and HG Group Sdn Bhd dated July 9, 2019. (8) | ||
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and Chen Weijie dated August 30, 2019. (8) | ||
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and Gu Xianwin dated August 30, 2019. (8) |
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Exhibit | Description |
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and Zheng Qing dated August 30, 2019. (8) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and Hampshire Avenue Sdn Bhd dated September 2, 2019. (8) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between VGrab Communications Inc. and Liew Choong Kong dated October 3, 2019. (8) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between Mr. Lim Hun Beng and VGrab Communications Inc. dated October 6, 2020. (9) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between Mr. Liong Fook Weng and VGrab Communications Inc. dated October 6, 2020. (9) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between Mr. Ong See Ming and VGrab Communications Inc. dated October 6, 2020. (9) | |
General service agreement between Rocket Supreme S.L. and Duesenberg Inc.(11) | |
Employment Agreement between Duesenberg Inc. and Mr. Brendan Norman dated for reference January 15, 2021(12) | |
Employment Agreement between Duesenberg Inc. and Mr. Ian Thompson dated for reference January 15, 2021(12) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between Mr. Lim Hun Beng and Duesenberg Technologies Inc. dated March 9, 2021 (13) | |
Debt Settlement Agreement between Hampshire Avenue SDN BHD and Duesenberg Technologies Inc. dated March 9, 2021 (13) | |
Code of Ethics.(3) | |
Certification of CEO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a). | |
Certification of CFO pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a). | |
Certification of CEO pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code. | |
Certification of CFO pursuant to Section 1350 of Title 18 of the United States Code. | |
Audit Committee Charter(3) | |
101 | The following unaudited interim consolidated financial statements from the registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the six months ended April 30, 2021, formatted in XBRL; (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Deficit for the Three- and Six-month Periods Ended April 30, 2021 and 2020; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the Six Months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020; and (v) Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
Notes:
(1)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on June 12, 2012.
(2)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1/A2 filed on August 23, 2012.
(3)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on January 28, 2013.
(4)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 9, 2014.
(5)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 14, 2015.
(6)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015.
(7)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on February 9, 2016.
(8)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on January 29, 2020.
(9)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 9, 2020
(10)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 30, 2020
(11)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 15, 2021
(12)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2021
(13)Filed with the SEC as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 18, 2021
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: June 21, 2021
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| Lim Hun Beng Chief Executive Officer and President (Principal Executive Officer) |
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| Liong Fook Weng Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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