GB SCIENCES INC - Quarter Report: 2014 December (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2014
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the transition period from __________ to ___________
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Commission file number: 333-82580
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)
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59-3733133
(IRS Employer I.D. No.)
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6450 Cameron Street #110A
Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
Phone: (844) 843-2569
Fax: (866) 929-5122
(Address and telephone number of
principal executive offices)
(Address, including zip code, and telephone and facsimile numbers, including area code, of
registrant’s executive offices)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether 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.
[X] Yes [ ] No
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.
Large accelerated filer Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer Smaller reporting company ü
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes No ü
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding as of February 14, 2015
Common stock, .0001 par value 34,904,926
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
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FORM 10-Q
INDEX
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Page
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Item 1.
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Financial Statements
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Condensed Balance Sheet (unaudited) at December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013
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4
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Condensed Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
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5
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Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
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6
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
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7
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Item 2.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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11
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Item 3.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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16
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Item 4.
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Controls and Procedures
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16
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Legal Proceedings
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17
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Item 1A | Risk Factors | 17 |
Item 2.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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17
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Item 3.
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Defaults Upon Senior Securities
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18
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Item 4.
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Mine Safety Disclosures
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18
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Item 5.
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Other Information
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18
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Item 6.
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Exhibits
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18
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SIGNATURE PAGE
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19
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Growblox Sciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 10\995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates:, believes”, “estimates”, “predicts” or “continue” , which list is not meant to be all-inclusive and other such negative terms and comparable technology. These forward-looking statements, include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunity, our strategies, competition, expected activities and expenditures as we pursue our business plan, and the adequacy of our available cash resources. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from the predictions discussed in these forward-looking statements. The economic environment within which we operate could materially affect our actual results. Additional factors that could materially affect these forward-looking statements and/or predictions include among other things: (1)product demand, market and customer acceptance of Growblox Sciences products, equipment and other goods, (ii) ability to obtain financing to expand its operations, (iii) ability to attract qualified personnel, (iv)competition pricing and development difficulties, (v) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, unexpected natural disasters, and other factors, which we have little or no control: and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Our management has included projections and estimates in this Form 10-Q, which are based on management’s experience in the industry, assessments of our results of operations, discussions and negotiations with third parties and a review of information filed by our competitors with the SEC or otherwise publicly available. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We disclaim any obligation subsequently to revise and forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated results or events.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
Assets
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December 31,
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March 31,
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2014
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2013
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Current assets:
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Cash
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$ | 282,143 | $ | 339,327 | ||||
Accounts Receivable
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150,000 | |||||||
Subscription Receivable
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- | 150,000 | ||||||
Other assets
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454,520 | - | ||||||
Total current assets
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$ | 886,663 | $ | 489,327 | ||||
Property and Equipment:
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Property and Equipment, net
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695,364 | 44,922 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net
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3,555 | 3,735 | ||||||
Total property and equipment
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698,919 | 48,657 | ||||||
Total assets
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$ | 1,585,582 | $ | 537,984 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$ | 243,739 | $ | 19,762 | ||||
Subscription payable
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16,000 | 10,000 | ||||||
Accrued interest
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- | 252,304 | ||||||
Deferred revenue
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55,627 | |||||||
Other accrued expenses
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- | 1,847 | ||||||
Notes from shareholders
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5,000 | 5,000 | ||||||
Convertible notes from shareholders
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- | 1,262,441 | ||||||
Total current liabilities
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$ | 320,366 | $ | 1,551,354 | ||||
Long-term liabilities
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Deferred revenue
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220,505 | - | ||||||
Total liabilities
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$ | 540,871 | $ | 1,551,354 | ||||
Commitments and Contingencies
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Stockholders’ equity (deficiency):
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Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares
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authorized 34,904,926 and 7,268,948 shares issued and
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outstanding at December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014
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3,490 | 727 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital
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11,094,781 | 5,198,659 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit
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(9,949,955 | ) | (6,212,756 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)
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$ | 1,148,316 | $ | (1,013,370 | ) | |||
Non-controlling interest
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(103,605 | ) | - | |||||
Total equity
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$ | 1,044,711 | $ | (1,013,370 | ) | |||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity (deficiency)
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$ | 1,585,582 | $ | 537,984 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
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For the Nine Months Ended December 31,
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2014
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2013
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2013
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Net revenue
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$ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Cost of revenue
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- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Gross profit (loss)
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- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses
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677,737 | 12,801 | 3,953,095 | 56,271 | ||||||||||||
Loss from continuing operations
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(677,737 | ) | (12,801 | ) | (3,953,095 | ) | (56,271 | ) | ||||||||
Other income/(expense)
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Change in fair value of convertible notes
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- | (70,570 | ) | - | 65,335 | |||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrants
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- | (86,955 | ) | - | 78,385 | |||||||||||
Interest income
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- | - | 51 | - | ||||||||||||
Interest expense
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(283 | ) | (12,722 | ) | - | (38,749 | ) | |||||||||
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Total other income/(expense)
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(283 | ) | (170,247 | ) | 51 | 104,971 | ||||||||||
Total income/(expense)
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(678,020 | ) | (183,048 | ) | (3,953,044 | ) | 48,700 | |||||||||
Less net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests
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(56,398 | ) | - | (216,105 | ) | - | ||||||||||
Net income/(loss)
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$ | (621,622 | ) | $ | (183,048 | ) | $ | (3,736,939 | ) | $ | 48,700 | |||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic and diluted
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33,495,053 | 850,110 | 28,175,582 | 850,110 | ||||||||||||
Net income/( loss) per share - basic and diluted
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$ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.311 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | 0 .06 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
(A Development Stage Company)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(Unaudited)
2014
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2013
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Cash flows from operating activities:
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Net loss
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$ | (3,736,939 | ) | $ | 48,700 | |||
Less net loss attributable to non-controlling interest
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(216,105 | ) | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
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Depreciation expense
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4,813 | 128 | ||||||
Amortization expense
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130 | - | ||||||
Stock compensation
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784,819 | - | ||||||
Non-cash interest
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- | 5,619 | ||||||
Change in fair value of convertible notes
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- | (65,335 | ) | |||||
Change in fair value of warrants
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- | (78,385 | ) | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts receivable
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(150,000 | ) | ||||||
Stock subscription receivable
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150,000 | |||||||
Deferred revenue - current
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55,627 | - | ||||||
Other assets
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(454,520 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable
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222,128 | (475 | ) | |||||
Stock subscription payable
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25,250 | - | ||||||
Accrued expenses
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- | 56,372 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities
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(3,314,797 | ) | (33,376 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities:
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Purchase of property and equipment
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(655,204 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities
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(655,204 | ) | - | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities:
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Stock returned
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150 | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of stock
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3,579,662 | - | ||||||
Deferred revenue from licensing
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220,505 | |||||||
Proceeds from non-controlling interest
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112,500 | - | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of debt to stockholders
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- | 31,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities
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3,912,817 | 31,000 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash
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(57,184 | ) | (2,376 | ) | ||||
Cash, beginning of year
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$ | 339,327 | $ | 2,427 | ||||
Cash, end of December 31, 2014
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$ | 282,143 | $ | 51 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
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Cash paid during the year for:
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Interest
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$ | - | $ | - | ||||
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
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Stock issued to settle convertible debt
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$ | 1,262,411 | $ | - | ||||
Stock issued to settle interest expense
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$ | 252,304 | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
December 31, 2014
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The unaudited condensed financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and operating results for the interim period. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year. The unaudited condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed financial statements and notes thereto, together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operation, for the year ended March 31, 2014, contained in the Company’s March 31, 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has experienced net losses since April 4, 2001 which losses have caused an accumulated deficit of approximately $9,949,955 as of December 31, 2014. These factors, among others, raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Management has been able, thus far, to finance the losses through a public offering, private placements and obtaining operating funds from stockholders. The Company is continuing to seek sources of financing. There are no assurances that the Company will be successful in achieving its goals.
In view of these conditions, the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain additional financing or capital sources, to meet its financing requirements, and ultimately to achieve profitable operations. Management believes that its current and future plans provide an opportunity to continue as a going concern. The accompanying condensed financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded assets, or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may be necessary in the event the Company cannot continue as a going concern.
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NOTE 2 – ORGANIZATION
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Reporting Entity . Overview
Growblox’s business pursuit is to be a pioneer and leader in the medical marijuana industry by combining state of the art cultivation and extraction techniques with biotechnology. The Company’s cultivation, curing and extraction technology provide for the production of consistent medical-grade cannabis and cannabinoid therapies. These cannabis strains and therapies will be developed and targeted to specific medical conditions, including pancreatic cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, as well as pain therapies. The Company has compiled a data base of the significant cannabinoid research being conducted around the world and is designing and implementing its own research and development which has, and will continue to be, peer reviewed. The Company believes that its suite of proprietary technology that includes tissue culture, cultivation, curing and extraction of cannabis and cannabinoids, combined with specific strain selection, will allow it to provide the highest quality, consistent and efficacious cannabinoid therapies to patients.
Our mission is to create a trusted brand of technology that empowers patients with access to the benefits of medicinal-grade cannabis, and to become the trusted producer of consistent and efficacious medicinal cannabis strains and product lines. Our focus is to bring to market, cutting-edge technologies to commercially cultivate and produce medical-grade cannabis and cannabis concentrates.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
December 31, 2014
We believe that these medical-grade products will provide patients with valuable medicines that make a real difference to their quality of life. Please note however that our belief in the medical viability of cannabis related products is contrary to the position taken by the United States federal government and its agencies that cannabis has no medical benefit.
The Company’s current and short term business plan involves research and development in the growing and processing of cannabis products for medicinal purposes and in obtaining state licenses for the production and sale of cannabis products. These activities are not in violation of Federal Law. The Company’s long term business plan is to operate within the parameters of any state licenses obtained, which activities we believe will violate federal laws as presently constituted. If the Company is successful in obtaining state licenses and operating pursuant to those licenses and if federal law does not change, we believe the Company will be in violation of federal law which will likely have material adverse consequences to our business.
Recent Developments
On November 3, 2104, our majority owned subsidiary obtained a provisional license from Clark County, Nevada and the City of Las Vegas to grow and process cannabis products for medicinal purposes within such areas. Our license applications to distribute cannabis were denied. Accordingly, in Nevada the Company is currently completing the licensing process to cultivate cannabis. Distribution of the cultivated cannabis will have to be conducted be through retailers who have received cannabis distribution licenses. We intend to go forward with cultivation operations in Clark County utilizing our proprietary GrowBLOXTM technology, and will reapply for a separate license to establish dispensary operations. Although we believe that a dispensary license will ultimately be granted to the Company by Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful.
On July 25, 2014 the Company filed a S-1 general form for registration of securities under the Securities Act of 1933, which became effective February 12, 2015.
NOTE 3 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Development Stage Company. The Company is considered to be in the development stage.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable are recorded at the time of sale and at the amount realizable from the transaction. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for any amounts deemed uncollectible. The Company does not accrue interest receivable on past due accounts receivable. There was no allowance recorded at December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 3-8 years for machinery and equipment, 3-5 years for information technology and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the
estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. Repairs and maintenance expenditures which do not extend the useful lives of related assets are expensed as incurred.
Other Assets. Other assets include security deposits on our warehouses and potential retail locations in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
December 31, 2014
Research and Development Costs. Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Net Loss Per Common Share. Net loss per common share, in accordance with the provisions of ASC 260, “Earnings Per Share” is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. During a loss period, the effect of the potential exercise of stock options, warrants, convertible preferred stock and convertible debt are not considered in the diluted income (loss) per share calculation since the effect would be anti-dilutive. The Company had 8,756,707 at March 31, 2014. The results of operations were a net loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 therefore the basic and diluted weighted average commons shares outstanding were the same.
Going Concern. The Company’s future success is dependent upon its ability to achieve profitable operations and generate cash from operating activities, and upon additional financing. Management believes they can raise the appropriate funds needed to support their business plan and develop and operating company, which is cash flow positive. As of December 31, 2014 the Company has incurred a cumulative deficit of $9,949,955. The Company has been unable to generate sufficient cash from operating activities to fund its ongoing operations. There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to generate enough revenue and/or raise capital to support its operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
Income Taxes. The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax items are reflected at the enacted tax laws and statutory tax rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected reverse. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Due to the uncertainty regarding the success of future operations, management has valued the deferred tax asset allowance at 100% of the related deferred tax assets.
Equity-Based Compensation
The computation of the expense associated with stock-based compensation requires the use of a valuation model. The FASB issued accounting guidance requires significant judgment and the use of estimates, particularly surrounding Black-Scholes assumptions such as stock price volatility, expected option lives, and expected option forfeiture rates, to value equity-based compensation. We currently use a Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of our stock options. We primarily use historical data to determine the assumptions to be used in the Black-Scholes model and have no reason to believe that future data is likely to differ materially from historical data. However, changes in the assumptions to reflect future stock price volatility and future stock award exercise experience could result in a change in the assumptions used to value awards in the future and may result in a material change to the fair value calculation of stock-based awards. This accounting guidance requires the recognition of the fair value of stock compensation in net income. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our estimates and assumptions, significant unanticipated changes in those estimates, interpretations and assumptions may result in recording stock option expense that may materially impact our financial statements for each respective reporting period.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, or services have been rendered, the price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded net of discount, rebates, promotional adjustments, price adjustments and estimated returns and upon transfer of title and risk to the customer which occurs at shipment (F.O.B. terms). Upon shipment, the Company has no further performance obligations and collection is reasonable assured as the majority of sales are paid for prior to shipping.
Revenue was generated from a one-time non-refundable fee and licensing agreement for the sale of a prototype TBlox machine as designed by Growblox Sciences, Inc. The revenue was recorded as deferred until such time the Company earns the licensing fees. The amortization of the licensing fees will begin in January 2015.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
December 31, 2014
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
There were no recently issued accounting pronouncements that will have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements
NOTE 4 – CONVERTIBLE NOTES AND WARRANTS
Following is the table of outstanding warrants at December 31, 2014.
Warrants Outstanding
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Outstanding at March 31, 2014
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2,960,000 | $ | 1.00-$2.00 | |||||
Warrants issued
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12,038,446 | $ | 0.55-$2.00 | |||||
Warrants exercised
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Warrants expired/cancelled
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Outstanding at September 30 and December 31, 2014
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14,995,446 | $ | 0.55-$2.00 |
NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Following is the table of property and equipment December 31, 2014.
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December 31, 2014
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March 31, 2014
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Equipment
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$ | 701,022 | $ | 49,562 | ||||
Accumulated Depreciation
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(5,658 | ) | (4,640 | ) | ||||
$ | 695,364 | $ | 44,922 |
NOTE 6– LITIGATION
On April 2, 2014, the Company commenced an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against GCM Administrative Services, LLC (“GCM”), Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners, L.P., Gary Herman, and Seth M. Lukash. The action was brought for the purpose of determining where the defendants or any of them were entitled to receive stock in the Company pursuant to conversion rights held under promissory notes given by an affiliate of the Company. The counterclaims were for declaratory judgment, damages for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment, a money award for quantum merit, and for breach of contract for f\refusing to convert the notes into shares. No specific amount of money damages is identified in the counter \claims. The Company believes the court will rule that there are no conversion rights pursuant to which the Company will be required to issue stock and that the counterclaims are without merit. Subsequently the Company filed a motion to dismiss and are waiting on the ruling. There can be no assurance the case will be dismissed or end in favorable results toward the Company.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2014
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Growblox Sciences, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), contains “forward-looking statements,” as defined in the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 10/995. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “could”, “expects”, “plans”, “intends”, “anticipates:, believes”, “estimates”, “predicts” or “continue” , which list is not meant to be all-inclusive and other such negative terms and comparable technology. These forward-looking statements, include, without limitation, statements about our market opportunity, our strategies, competition, expected activities and expenditures as we pursue our business plan, and the adequacy of our available cash resources. Although we believe the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Actual results may differ materially from the predictions discussed in these forward-looking statements. The economic environment within which we operate could materially affect our actual results. Additional factors that could materially affect these forward-looking statements and/or predictions include among other things: (1)product demand, market and customer acceptance of Growblox Sciences products, equipment and other goods, (ii) ability to obtain financing to expand its operations, (iii) ability to attract qualified personnel, (iv)competition pricing and development difficulties, (v) general industry and market conditions and growth rates, unexpected natural disasters, and other factors, which we have little or no control: and other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Overview
Growblox’s business pursuit is to be a pioneer and leader in the medical marijuana industry by combining state of the art cultivation and extraction techniques with biotechnology. The Company’s cultivation, curing and extraction technology provide for the production of consistent medical-grade cannabis and cannabinoid therapies. These cannabis strains and therapies will be developed and targeted to specific medical conditions, including pancreatic cancer, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy, as well as pain therapies. The Company has compiled a data base of the significant cannabinoid research being conducted around the world and is designing and implementing its own research and development which has, and will continue to be, peer reviewed. The Company believes that its suite of proprietary technology that includes tissue culture, cultivation, curing and extraction of cannabis and cannabinoids, combined with specific strain selection, will allow it to provide the highest quality, consistent and efficacious cannabinoid therapies to patients.
Our mission is to create a trusted brand of technology that empowers patients with access to the benefits of medicinal-grade cannabis, and to become the trusted producer of consistent and efficacious medicinal cannabis strains and product lines. Our focus is to bring to market, cutting-edge technologies to commercially cultivate and produce medical-grade cannabis and cannabis concentrates. We believe that these medical-grade products will provide patients with valuable medicines that make a real difference to their quality of life. Please note however that our beliefs in the medical viability of cannabis related products are contrary to the position taken by the United States federal government and its agencies that cannabis has no medical benefit.
Plan of Operations
The Company’s current and short term business plan involves research and development in the growing and processing of cannabis products for medicinal purposes and in obtaining state licenses for the
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2014
production and sale of cannabis products. These activities are not in violation of Federal Law. The Company’s long term business plan is to operate within the parameters of any state licenses obtained, which activities we believe will violate federal laws as presently constituted. If the Company is successful in obtaining state licenses and operating pursuant to those licenses and if federal law does not change, we believe the Company will be in violation of federal law which will likely have material adverse consequences to our business.
Recent Developments
Nevada Licenses
On November 3, 2104, our majority owned subsidiary obtained a provisional license from Clark County, Nevada and the City of Las Vegas to grow and process cannabis products for medicinal purposes within such areas. Our license applications to distribute cannabis were denied. Accordingly, in Nevada the Company is currently completing the licensing process to cultivate cannabis. Distribution of the cultivated cannabis will have to be conducted be through retailers who have received cannabis distribution licenses. We intend to go forward with cultivation operations in Clark County utilizing our proprietary GrowBLOXTM technology, and will reapply for a separate license to establish dispensary operations. Although we believe that a dispensary license will ultimately be granted to the Company by Clark County and the City of Las Vegas, there can be no assurance that such efforts will be successful.
Cash Requirements
We estimate that we will require an additional $3,150,000 to fund our currently anticipated requirements for ongoing operations and build out of our grow facility and extraction operations for our existing business for the next twelve-month period.
Based upon our cash position, we will need to raise additional capital prior by the end of fiscal 2015 in order to fund current operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We are pursuing several alternatives to address this situation, including the raising of additional funding through equity or debt financings. We are in discussions with our existing stockholders to provide additional funding in exchange for notes or equity. In order to finance existing operations and pay current liabilities over the next twelve months, we will need to raise $3,150,000 of capital. However, there can be no assurance that the requisite financing will be consummated in the necessary time frame or on terms acceptable to us. Should we be unable to raise sufficient funds, we may be required to curtail our operating plans or possibly cease operations. No assurance can be given that we will be able to operate profitably on a consistent basis, or at all, in the future.
Results of Operations
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended December 31,
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2013
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2014
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2013
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General and administrative
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677,737 | 12,801 | 3,953,095 | 56,271 | ||||||||||||
Other income/(expense)
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(283 | ) | (170,247 | ) | 51 | (104,971 | ) | |||||||||
Net income/(loss)
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$ | (621,622 | ) | $ | (183,408 | ) | $ | (3,953,044 | ) | $ | (48,700 | ) |
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2014
Comparison of the Three Months Ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Revenue. Revenue was generated from a one-time non-refundable fee and licensing agreement for the sale of a prototype TBlox machine as designed by Growblox Sciences, Inc. The amortization of the licensing fees will begin in January 2015.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by $677,737 in 2014 primarily due to an increase in wages, investor relations, compensation expense, professional and consulting fees relating to our licensing process, and the addition of employees.
Other Income/(Expense). Other income decrease by $169,717 in 2014 due to the change in the fair value of convertible notes and warrants that were settled.
Comparison of the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Revenue. Revenue was generated from a one-time non-refundable fee and licensing agreement for the sale of a prototype TBlox machine as designed by Growblox Sciences, Inc. The amortization of the licensing fees will begin in January 2015.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by $3,953,044 in the nine months ended December 2014 due to an increase in stock compensation, investor relations, professional and consulting fees relating to our licensing process, and the addition of employees. Travel expenses have also increased due to the licensing process in multiple states.
Other Income/(Expense). Other income decrease by $104,949 in 2014 due to the change in the fair value of convertible notes and warrants that were settled.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash was $282,143 as of December 31, 2014. Historically, our principal source of funds has been cash generated from financing activities.
Cash flow from operations. We have been unable to generate either significant liquidity or cash flow to fund our current operations. We anticipate that cash flows from operations will be insufficient to fund our business operations for the next twelve-month period.
Based upon our cash position, we will need to raise additional capital prior by the end of fiscal 2015 in order to fund current operations. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. We are pursuing several alternatives to address this situation, including the raising of additional funding through equity or debt financings. We are in discussions with our existing stockholders to provide additional funding in exchange for notes or equity. In order to finance existing operations and pay current liabilities over the next twelve months, we will need to raise $3,150,000 of capital. However, there can be no assurance that the requisite financing will be consummated in the necessary time frame or on terms acceptable to us. Should we be unable to raise sufficient funds, we may be required to curtail our operating plans or possibly cease operations. No assurance can be given that we will be able to operate profitably on a consistent basis, or at all, in the future.
Cash flows used in investing activities. There was $655,204 and $0 cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
Cash flows from financing activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was generated from the sale of equity that totaled $3,912,817 and $31,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2014
Variables and Trends
In the event we are able to obtain the necessary financing to move forward with our business plan, we expect our expenses to increase significantly as we grow our business. Accordingly, the comparison of the financial data for the periods presented may not be a meaningful indicator of our future performance and must be considered in light these circumstances.
Critical Accounting Policies
General
The preparation of financial statements requires management to utilize estimates and make judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that management believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. The estimates are evaluated by management on an ongoing basis, and the results of these evaluations form a basis for making decisions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Although actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, management believes that the estimates used in the preparation of our financial statements are reasonable. Policies involving the most significant judgments and estimates are summarized below.
Equity-Based Compensation
The computation of the expense associated with stock-based compensation requires the use of a valuation model. The FASB issued accounting guidance requires significant judgment and the use of estimates, particularly surrounding Black-Scholes assumptions such as stock price volatility, expected option lives, and expected option forfeiture rates, to value equity-based compensation. We currently use a Black-Scholes option pricing model to calculate the fair value of our stock options. We primarily use historical data to determine the assumptions to be used in the Black-Scholes model and have no reason to believe that future data is likely to differ materially from historical data. However, changes in the assumptions to reflect future stock price volatility and future stock award exercise experience could result in a change in the assumptions used to value awards in the future and may result in a material change to the fair value calculation of stock-based awards. This accounting guidance requires the recognition of the fair value of stock compensation in net income. Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our estimates and assumptions, significant unanticipated changes in those estimates, interpretations and assumptions may result in recording stock option expense that may materially impact our financial statements for each respective reporting period.
Development Stage Company. The Company is considered to be in the development stage.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable are recorded at the time of sale and at the amount realizable from the transaction. An allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded for any amounts deemed uncollectible. The Company does not accrue interest receivable on past due accounts receivable. There was no allowance recorded at December 31, 2014 and March 31, 2014.
Property and Equipment and Depreciation. Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 3-8 years for machinery and equipment, 3-5 years for information technology and leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. Repairs and maintenance expenditures which do not extend the useful lives of related assets are expensed as incurred.
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GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC AND SUBSIDIARIES
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
December 31, 2014
Other Assets. Other assets include security deposits on our warehouses and potential retail locations in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: 3-8 years for machinery and equipment, leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful lives or the underlying lease term. Repairs and maintenance expenditures which do not extend the useful lives of related assets are expensed as incurred.
Intangibles
Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized, but are tested for impairment annually and when an event occurs or circumstances change such that it is more likely than not that an impairment may exist. Our annual testing date is
March 31. We test intangibles for impairment by first comparing the carrying value of net assets to the fair value of the related operations. If the fair value is determined to be less than carrying value, a second step is performed to compute the amount of the impairment. In this process, a fair value for intangibles is estimated, based in part on the fair value of the operations, and is compared to its carrying value. The shortfall of the fair value below carrying value represents the amount of intangible impairment. We test these intangibles for impairment by comparing their carrying value to current projections of discounted cash flows attributable to the customer list. Any excess carrying value over the amount of discounted cash flows represents the amount of the impairment.
Commitments
We did not have any material capital commitments, other than funding our operating losses and repaying outstanding debt. It is anticipated that any capital commitments that may occur will be financed principally through borrowings from stockholders (although such additional financing has not been arranged). However, there can be no assurance that additional capital resources and financings will be available to us on a timely basis, or if available, on acceptable terms.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
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Item 3 – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSERS ABOUT MARKET RISK
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ITEM 4 - CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our Chief Executive Officer has carried out an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act)) as of September 30, 2014.
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, our Chief Executive Officer has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are ineffective. Internal control weaknesses included controls over period end financial disclosure and reporting processes including not having a functioning audit committee consisting of independent Board members as well as lack of expertise with respect to the application of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
Material Weaknesses
In our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 under Item 9-A- Controls and Procedures, we identified material weaknesses in our system of internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is defined as a deficiency, or combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company's annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
On April 2, 2014, the Company commenced an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against GCM Administrative Services, LLC (“GCM”), Strategic Turnaround Equity Partners, L.P., Gary Herman, and Seth M. Lukash. The action was brought for the purpose of determining where the defendants or any of them were entitled to receive stock in the Company pursuant to conversion rights held under promissory notes given by an affiliate of the Company. The counterclaims were for declaratory judgment, damages for breach of fiduciary duty and unjust enrichment, a money award for quantum merit, and for breach of contract for f\refusing to convert the notes into shares. No specific amount of money damages is identified in the counter \claims. The Company believes the court will rule that there are no conversion rights pursuant to which the Company will be required to issue stock and that the counterclaims are without merit. Subsequently the Company filed a motion to dismiss and are waiting on the ruling. There can be no assurance the case will be dismissed or end in favorable results toward the Company.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Not necessary for a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Convertible Notes and Warrants
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Sale of Common Stock
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014
Asset Purchase
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Employment Agreements
Dr. Steven Weldon our former Chief Financial Officer, entered into an Employment Agreement with the Company for a three year term. Mr. Weldon would have been compensated with 1,500,000 shares of restricted common stock, payable upon the completion three years of employment. Mr. Weldon resigned on November 19, 2014, and the shares were canceled and no expense was recognized.
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Note Conversions
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
There was no additional activity in the third quarter ended December 31, 2014
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
Not Applicable
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information.
Not Applicable.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
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DESCRIPTION
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
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31.2 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a), promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended*
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
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32.2 |
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
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101
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XBRL data files of Financial Statements and Notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
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* Filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 17, 2015
GROWBLOX SCIENCES, INC.
By:_/s/ Craig Ellins ___________
Name: Craig Ellins
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Title: CEO, Chairman, and Director
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By:_/s/ Cathryn Kennedy___________
Name: Cathryn Kennedy
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Title: CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this Annual Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By:_/s/ Craig Ellins _______________ February 17, 2015
Name: Craig Ellins (Date)
Title: CEO, Chairman, and Director
By:_/s/ Cathryn Kennedy_______________ February 17, 2015
Name: Cathryn Kennedy (Date)
Title: CFO, Chief Accounting Officer
By:_/s/ Dr. Andrea Small-Howard____________ February 17, 2015
Name: Dr. Andrea Small-Howard (Date)
Title: CSO and Director
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