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iQSTEL Inc - Quarter Report: 2022 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

   
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022
   
Transition Report pursuant to 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
   
  For the transition period from __________ to__________
   
  Commission File Number: 000-55984

 

iQSTEL Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

   
Nevada 45-2808620
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
 

300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 375

Coral Gables, FL 33134

(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(954) 951-8191
(Registrant’s telephone number)

 

_______________________________________________________

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None

 

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. 

[X] Yes [ ] No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  [X] Yes [ ] No

 

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

 

☐   Large accelerated filer ☐   Accelerated filer
  Non-accelerated Filer Smaller reporting company
    Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [ ]

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

[  ] Yes [X] No

 

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 155,320,975 common shares as of November 14, 2022

 

  

 

 

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Financial Statements 3
Item 2: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 4
Item 3: Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 9
Item 4: Controls and Procedures 9

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1: Legal Proceedings 10
Item 1A: Risk Factors 10
Item 2: Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 10
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities 10
Item 4: Mine Safety Disclosures 10
Item 5: Other Information 10
Item 6: Exhibits 11

 

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Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Our unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Form 10-Q are as follows:

 

F-1 Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2022 (unaudited) and December 31, 2021;
F-2 Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited);
F-3 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (unaudited); and
F-4 Consolidated Statements of Stockholder’s Equity as of September 30, 2022; and 2021.
F-5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).

 

These interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and the SEC instructions to Form 10-Q. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the interim period ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that can be expected for the full year.

 

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iQSTEL INC

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 (Unaudited)

  

   September 30,  December 31,
   2022  2021
ASSETS      
Current Assets          
Cash  $1,294,981   $3,334,813 
Accounts receivable, net   3,922,778    2,540,515 
Inventory   26,124       
Due from related parties   351,139    424,086 
Prepaid and other current assets   546,160    267,110 
Total Current Assets   6,141,182    6,566,524 
           
Property and equipment, net   391,762    409,382 
Intangible asset   99,592    99,592 
Goodwill   5,172,146    1,537,742 
Deferred tax assets   413,438    446,402 
TOTAL ASSETS  $12,218,120   $9,059,642 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)          
Current Liabilities          
Accounts payable   1,913,304    1,474,595 
Due to related parties   26,613    26,613 
Loans payable - net of discount of $0 and $7,406   93,204    315,450 
Loans payable - related parties   221,637    239,308 
Other current liabilities   515,223    307,049 
Total Current Liabilities   2,769,981    2,363,015 
           
Loans payable, non-current   101,590    119,295 
Employee benefits, non-current   144,883    156,434 
TOTAL LIABILITIES   3,016,454    2,638,744 
           
Stockholders' Equity          
Preferred stock: 1,200,000 authorized; $0.001 par value          
Series A Preferred stock: 10,000 designated; $0.001 par value,
10,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
   10    10 
Series B Preferred stock: 200,000 designated; $0.001 par value,
21,000 shares issued and outstanding
   21    21 
Series C Preferred stock: 200,000 designated; $0.001 par value,
No shares issued and outstanding
            
Common stock: 300,000,000 authorized; $0.001 par value
151,830,378 and 147,477,358 shares issued and outstanding, respectively
   151,830    147,477 
Additional paid in capital   29,437,832    25,842,982 
Accumulated deficit   (19,511,934)   (18,536,921)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (37,935)   (36,658)
Equity attributed to stockholders of iQSTEL Inc.   10,039,824    7,416,911 
Deficit attributable to noncontrolling interests   (838,158)   (996,013)
Total Stockholders' Equity   9,201,666    6,420,898 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY  $12,218,120   $9,059,642 

 

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

 

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iQSTEL INC

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 (Unaudited) 

                                 
   Three Months Ended  Nine Months Ended
   September 30,  September 30,
   2022  2021  2022  2021
             
Revenues  $21,936,634   $16,516,739   $65,055,661   $46,842,717 
Cost of revenue   20,621,674    15,675,687    62,410,367    45,469,730 
Gross profit   1,314,960    841,052    2,645,294    1,372,987 
                     
Operating expenses                    
General and administration   1,256,147    957,195    3,390,097    3,664,473 
Total operating expenses   1,256,147    957,195    3,390,097    3,664,473 
                     
Operating income (loss)   58,813    (116,143)   (744,803)   (2,291,486)
                     
Other income (expense)                    
Other income   43,219    11,252    38,591    40,431 
Other expenses   (71,027)   475    (54,247)   (421)
Interest expense   (3,693)   (6,802)   (22,417)   (648,889)
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities                     317,080 
Loss on settlement of debt                     (528,794)
Total other income (expense)   (31,501)   4,925    (38,073)   (820,593)
                     
Net income (loss) before provision for income taxes   27,312    (111,218)   (782,876)   (3,112,079)
Income taxes                        
Net income (loss)   27,312    (111,218)   (782,876)   (3,112,079)
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   96,175    87,736    192,137    16,642 
Net loss attributed to stockholders of iQSTEL Inc.  $(68,863)  $(198,954)  $(975,013)  $(3,128,721)
                     
Comprehensive income (loss)                    
Net income (loss)  $27,312   $(111,218)  $(782,876)  $(3,112,079)
Foreign currency adjustment   (1,096)   3,406    (2,503)   54,398 
Total comprehensive income (loss)   26,216   $(107,812)  $(785,379)  $(3,057,681)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests   95,638    89,405    190,911    43,297 
Net comprehensive loss attributed to stockholders of iQSTEL Inc.  $(69,422)  $(197,217)  $(976,290)  $(3,100,978)
                     
Basic income (loss) per common share  $0.00   $(0.00)  $(0.01)  $(0.02)
Diluted income (loss) per common share  $0.00   $(0.00)  $(0.01)  $(0.02)
                     
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Basic and diluted   151,750,426    141,697,141    150,057,315    133,173,421 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - Diluted   153,930,452    141,697,141    150,057,315    133,173,421 

    

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

 

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iQSTEL INC

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021

 (Unaudited)

                                                                                               
    Series A Preferred Stock    Series B Preferred Stock    Common Stock                              
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount     Additional Paid in Capital      Accumulated Deficit      Accumulated Comprehensive Loss      Total      Non Controlling Interest      Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balance - December 31, 2021   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    147,477,358   $147,477   $25,842,982   $(18,536,921)  $(36,658)  $7,416,911   $(996,013)  $6,420,898
                                                            
Common stock issued for cash                           2,000,000    2,000    998,000                1,000,000          1,000,000
Common stock issued for compensation                           60,000    60    41,079                41,139          41,139
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                   (196)   (196)   (188)   (384)
Net income (loss)                                             (554,970)         (554,970)   30,239    (524,731)
Balance - March 31, 2022   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    149,537,358   $149,537   $26,882,061   $(19,091,891)  $(36,854)  $7,902,884   $(965,962)  $6,936,922
                                                            
Common stock issued for compensation                           60,000    60    30,430                30,490          30,490
Common stock issued and to be issued for acquisition of subsidiaries                           1,461,653    1,462    1,548,538                1,550,000    (33,056)   1,516,944
Common stock issued for asset acquisition                           500,000    500    324,500                325,000          325,000
Common stock payable                                       18,900                18,900          18,900
Warrant granted                                       500,000                500,000          500,000
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                   (522)   (522)   (501)   (1,023)
Net income (loss)                                             (351,180)         (351,180)   65,723    (285,457)
Balance - June 30, 2022   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    151,559,011   $151,559   $29,304,429   $(19,443,071)  $(37,376)  $9,975,572   $(933,796)  $9,041,776
                                                            
Common stock issued for compensation                           60,000    60    20,440                20,500          20,500
Common stock issued for settlement of debt                           161,367    161    80,513                80,674          80,674
Common stock issued for asset acquisition                           50,000    50    32,450                32,500          32,500
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                   (559)   (559)   (537)   (1,096)
Net income (loss)                                             (68,863)         (68,863)   96,175    27,312
Balance - September 30, 2022   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    151,830,378   $151,830   $29,437,832   $(19,511,934)  $(37,935)  $10,039,824   $(838,158)  $9,201,666

 

 

  

 

 

 

                                                                                               
    Series A Preferred Stock    Series B Preferred Stock    Common Stock                              
     Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount      Shares      Amount     

 Additional

Paid in

Capital

    

 Accumulated

Deficit

    

 Accumulated

Comprehensive

Loss

     Total     

 Non

Controlling

Interest

    

 Total

Stockholders'

Deficit

Balance - December 31, 2020   10,000   $10         $      118,133,432   $118,133   $13,267,261   $(14,699,148)  $(74,831)  $(1,388,575)  $(1,006,461)  $(2,395,036)
                                                            
Preferred stock issued for conversion of common stock               21,000    21    (21,000,000)   (21,000)   20,979                              
Common stock issued for cash                           35,862,500    35,863    3,550,387                3,586,250          3,586,250
Common stock issued for service         —            —      195,000    195    284,505    —      —      284,700    —      284,700
Common stock issued for compensation                           600,000    600    563,400                564,000          564,000
Common stock issued for forbearance of debt                           250,000    250    49,675                49,925          49,925
Common stock issued for conversion of debt                           6,080,632    6,081    416,214                422,295          422,295
Cancellation of common stock                           (1,294,600)   (1,295)   (88,809)               (90,104)         (90,104)
Resolution of derivative liabilities                                       708,611                708,611          708,611
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                   54,905    54,905    52,751    107,656
Net income (loss)                                             (1,942,391)         (1,942,391)   63,902    (1,878,489)
Balance - March 31, 2021   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    138,826,964   $138,827   $18,772,223   $(16,641,539)  $(19,926)  $2,249,616   $(889,808)  $1,359,808
                                                            
Common stock issued for compensation                           600,000    600    411,600                412,200          412,200
Common stock issued for settlement of debt                           2,230,394    2,230    2,054,300                2,056,530          2,056,530
Debt forgiveness                                       807,103                807,103          807,103
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                (28,899)   (28,899)   (27,765)   (56,664)
Net loss                                          (987,376)         (987,376)   (134,996)   (1,122,372)
Balance - June 30, 2021   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    141,657,358   $141,657   $22,045,226   $(17,628,915)  $(48,825)  $4,509,174   $(1,052,569)  $3,456,605
                                                            
Common stock issued for compensation                           60,000    60    34,478                34,538          34,538
Foreign currency translation adjustments                                                   1,737    1,737    1,669    3,406
Net income (loss)                                             (198,954)         (198,954)   87,736    (111,218)
Balance - September 30, 2021   10,000   $10    21,000   $21    141,717,358   $141,717   $22,079,704   $(17,827,869)  $(47,088)  $4,346,495   $(963,164)  $3,383,331


  

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

 

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iQSTEL INC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 (Unaudited)  

                 
   Nine Months Ended
   September 30,
   2022  2021
       
 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:          
Net loss  $(782,876)  $(3,112,079)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Stock-based compensation   111,029    1,205,334 
Bad debt   26,299       
Write-off of due from related party         7,648 
Depreciation and amortization   91,221    66,924 
Amortization of debt discount   7,407    435,956 
Change in fair value of derivative liabilities         (317,080)
Loss on settlement of debt         528,794 
Prepayment and default penalty         122,020 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable   (832,263)   (943,615)
Inventory   (26,124)      
Prepaid and other current assets   (31,714)   (108,338)
Due from related parties   (5,143)      
Accounts payable   (97,373)   (239,857)
Other current liabilities   50,636    (131,752)
Net cash used in operating activities   (1,488,901)   (2,486,045)
           
 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:          
Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired   (1,814,132)   (60,000)
Purchase of property and equipment   (86,491)   (74,799)
Purchase of intangible assets         (27,824)
Payment of loan receivable - related parties   (1,000)   (215,674)
Collection of amounts due from related parties   400    226 
Net cash used in investing activities   (1,901,223)   (378,071)
           
 CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Proceeds from loans payable         400,000 
Repayments of loans payable   (232,018)   (331,150)
Repayment of loans payable - related parties         (90,787)
Proceeds from common stock issued   1,100,000    3,586,250 
Proceed from issuance of common stock purchase option   500,000       
Repayment of convertible notes         (250,000)
Net cash provided by financing activities   1,367,982    3,314,313 
           
 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash   (17,690)   (12,709)
           
 Net change in cash   (2,039,832)   437,488 
 Cash, beginning of period   3,334,813    753,316 
 Cash, end of period  $1,294,981   $1,190,804 
           
 Supplemental cash flow information          
Cash paid for interest  $3,333   $117,198 
Cash paid for taxes  $     $   
           
 Non-cash transactions:          
Common stock issued for asset acquisition  $357,500   $   
Common stock issued and to be issued for acquisition of subsidiaries  $1,550,000   $   
Common stock issued for conversion of debt  $     $422,295 
Resolution of derivative liabilities  $     $708,611 
Related party debt forgiveness  $     $807,103 
Common stock issued for settlement of debt  $80,674   $2,056,530 
Common stock issued for forbearance of debt  $     $49,925 
Preferred stock issued for conversion of common stock  $     $21,000 

  

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

 

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iQSTEL INC

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

September 30, 2022

 

NOTE 1 -ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

 

Organization and Operations

 

iQSTEL Inc. (“iQSTEL”, “we”, “us”, or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on June 24, 2011 under the name of B-Maven Inc. The Company changed its name to PureSnax International, Inc. on September 18, 2015; and more recently it changed its name to iQSTEL Inc. on August 7, 2018.

 

The Company has been engaged in the business of telecommunication services as a wholesale carrier of voice, SMS and data for other telecom companies around the World with more than 150 active interconnection agreements with mobile companies, fixed line companies and other wholesale carriers.

 

Acquisitions

 

On May 13, 2022, we entered into a Company Acquisition Agreement regarding the acquisition of 51% of the shares in Whisl telecom LLC (“Whisl”).

 

On June 1, 2022, we entered into a Company Acquisition Agreement regarding the acquisition of 51% of the shares in Smartbiz Telecom LLC (“Smartbiz”).

 

Both acquisitions are detailed in Note 4.

 

NOTE 2 -SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial statements and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, they do not contain all information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for annual financial statements.

 

In the opinion of the Company’s management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments necessary (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) to present the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2022 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full fiscal year or any future period. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 15, 2022.

 

Consolidation Policy

 

The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of the Company and its owned subsidiaries, Etelix.com USA, LLC (“Etelix”), SwissLink Carrier AG (“Swisslink”), ITSBCHAIN, LLC (“ItsBchain”), QGLOBAL SMS, LLC (“QGlobal”), IoT Labs, LLC (“IoT Labs”), Global Money One Inc (“Global Money One”), Whisl telecom LLC (“Whisl”) and Smartbiz Telecom LLC (“Smartbiz”). All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

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Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. The estimates and judgments will also affect the reported amounts for certain revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these good faith estimates and judgments.

 

Business Combinations

 

In accordance with ASC 805-10, “Business Combinations”, the Company accounts for all business combinations using the acquisition method of accounting. Under this method, assets and liabilities, including any remaining non-controlling interests, are recognized at fair value at the date of acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets acquired, net of liabilities assumed, and non-controlling interests is recognized as goodwill. Certain adjustments to the assessed fair values of the assets, liabilities, or non-controlling interests made subsequent to the acquisition date, but within the measurement period, which is up to one year, are recorded as adjustments to goodwill. Any adjustments subsequent to the measurement period are recorded in income. Any cost or equity method interest that the Company holds in the acquired company prior to the acquisition is re-measured to fair value at acquisition with a resulting gain or loss recognized in income for the difference between fair value and the existing book value. Results of operations of the acquired entity are included in the Company’s results from the date of the acquisition onward and include amortization expense arising from acquired tangible and intangible assets.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Re-measurement

 

The Company translates its foreign operations to the U.S. dollar in accordance with ASC 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”.

 

The functional currency and reporting currency of the Company, Etelix, QGlobal, Itsbchain, IoT Labs, Global Money One, Whisl, and Smartbiz is the U.S. dollar, while the functional currency of SwissLink is the Swiss Franc (“CHF”).

 

SwissLink translates their records into the U.S. dollar as follows:

 

Assets and liabilities at the rate of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date
Equities at historical rate
Revenue and expense items at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period

 

Adjustments arising from such translations are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts

 

Substantially all of the Company’s accounts receivable balance is related to trade receivables. Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in its existing accounts receivable. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts daily and past due balances over 60 days and a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded bad debt expense of $26,299 and $0 respectively.  

 

Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock

 

The Company has adopted ASC 260, ”Earnings per Share” which requires presentation of basic earnings per share on the face of the statements of operations for all entities with complex capital structures and requires a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic earnings per share computation. In the accompanying financial statements, basic loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially dilutive outstanding shares of common stock during the period to reflect the potential dilution that could occur from common shares issuable through contingent share arrangements, stock options and warrants unless the result would be antidilutive. There were 4,800,000 warrants outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, which were included in the calculation of the diluted earnings per share. There were no other potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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Concentrations of Credit Risk

 

The Company’s financial instruments that are exposed to concentrations of credit risk primarily consist of its cash and cash equivalents and related party payables. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions of high creditworthiness. At times, its cash and cash equivalents with a particular financial institution may exceed any applicable government insurance limits.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 10 customers represented 87% of our revenues. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, 6 customers represented 87% of our revenues.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

The Company recognizes revenue from telecommunication services in accordance with ASC 606, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers.”

 

The Company recognizes revenue related to monthly usage charges and other recurring charges during the period in which the telecommunication services are rendered, provided that persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement existed, and collection is reasonably assured. Management considers persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement to be a written interconnection agreement. The Company’s payment terms vary by clients.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Management has considered all recent accounting pronouncements issued since the last audit of our financial statements. The Company’s management believes that these recent pronouncements will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN

 

The Company's consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. The Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and does not have an established source of revenues sufficient to cover its operating costs. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish its business plan and eventually attain profitable operations.

 

During the next year, the Company's foreseeable cash requirements will relate to continual development of the operations of its business, maintaining its good standing in the industry and continuing its marketing efforts. The Company may experience a cash shortfall and be required to raise additional capital.

 

Historically, the Company has relied upon funds from its stockholders. Management may raise additional capital through future public or private offerings of the Company's stock or through loans from private investors, although there can be no assurance that it will be able to obtain such financing. The Company's failure to do so could have a material and adverse effect upon its operations and its stockholders.

 

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NOTE 4 – ACQUISITIONS

 

On May 13, 2022, we entered into a Company Acquisition Agreement (Purchase Agreement) with US Acquisitions, LLC, a California limited liability company (Seller) concerning the contemplated sale by Seller and the purchase by us of 51% of the membership interests Seller held in Whisl, a Texas limited liability company. Whisl provides local US termination for Voice through its FCC license of VoIP Service number 832742; and is in the process to obtain a C-Lec FCC License over next 12 months. Whisl is one of the premier Intermediate Voice Providers in the USA. It has been a carrier since 2017 with billions of minutes traversing its network and provides its customers with multiple levels of Redundancy, Diversity, and Disaster Recovery for their applications and ability to make changes to underlying carrier configuration in real time. Whisl offers a single carrier solution for Voice Global services, and its customers benefit from hundreds of interconnection agreements that the company has cultivated since its inception. Pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, the closing of the purchase of the 51% membership interests was $1,800,000, which consisted of $1,250,000 in cash and $550,000 in our restricted common stock to Seller, which amounts to 1,461,653 shares of common stock.

 

On June 1, 2022, we entered into a Purchase Agreement for the purchase of 51% of the membership interests in Smartbiz, a Florida Corporation which provides telecommunication services, dedicated to VoIP business for wholesale and retail markets. The purchase price for the acquisition was $1,800,000, which consisted of $800,000 in cash and $1,000,000 in our common stock to the seller, which amounts to 2,850,330 shares of common stock.

 

Smartbiz and Whisl have been included in our consolidated results of operations since the acquisition dates.

 

The following table summarizes the fair value of the consideration paid by the Company:

 

Whisl

 

   May 13,
Fair Value of Consideration:  2022
Cash  $1,000,000 
Payable to seller   250,000 
1,461,653 shares of common stock   550,000 
Total Purchase Price  $1,800,000 

 

Smartbiz

 

   June 1,
Fair Value of Consideration:  2022
Cash   $725,000 
Payable to seller    75,000 
2,850,330 shares of common stock     1,000,000 
Total Purchase Price   $1,800,000 

 

 

The following table summarizes the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed upon acquisition of Smartbiz and Whisl and the calculation of goodwill:

 

Whisl

 

         
Total purchase price  $1,800,000 
Cash   141,113 
Accounts receivable   109,762 
Total identifiable assets   250,875 
      
Accounts payable   (241,426)
Other current liabilities   (2,075)
Total liabilities assumed   (243,501)
Net assets   7,374 
      
Non-controlling interest   3,613 
Total net assets   3,761 
Goodwill  $1,796,239 

 

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Smartbiz

 

         
Total purchase price  $1,800,000 
Cash   19,755 
Accounts receivable   789,515 
Total identifiable assets   809,270 
      
Accounts payable   (807,265)
Other current liabilities   (76,839)
Total liabilities assumed   (884,104)
Net assets   (74,834)
      
Non-controlling interest   (36,669)
Total net assets   (38,165)
Goodwill  $1,838,165 

 

Unaudited combined proforma results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 as though the Company acquired Smartbiz and Whisl on January 1, 2021, are set forth below:

                 
   Nine Months Ended
   September 30,
   2022  2021
Revenues  $69,165,130   $59,028,492 
Cost of revenues   66,683,557    56,430,726 
Gross profit   2,481,573    2,597,766 
          
Operating expenses   4,322,526    4,724,857 
Operating loss   (1,840,953)   (2,127,091)
           
Other expense   (38,073)   (820,593)
           
Net Loss  $(1,879,026)  $(2,947,684)

 

NOTE 5 – PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:

 

   September 30,  December 31,
   2022  2021
Telecommunication equipment  $301,462   $258,871 
Telecommunication software   581,545    618,125 
Other equipment   97,096    108,805 
Total property and equipment   980,103    985,801 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (588,341)   (576,419)
Property and equipment, net  $391,762   $409,382 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 amounted to $91,221 and $66,924, respectively.

  

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NOTE 6 –LOANS PAYABLE

 

Loans payable at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:

 

   September 30,  December 31,     Interest
   2022  2021  Term  rate
Bridge Loan  $     $222,222   Note was issued on November 1, 2020 and due on January 30, 2022   18.0%
Martus   93,204    100,634   Note was issued on October 23, 2018 and due on January 3, 2023   5.0%
Swisspeers AG         9,605   Note was issued on April 8, 2019 and originally due on October 4, 2022   7.0%
Darlene Covid19   101,590    109,690   Note was issued on April 1, 2020 and due on March 31, 2025   0.0%
Total   194,794    442,151        
Less: Unamortized debt discount         (7,406)       
Total loans payable   194,794    434,745        
Less: Current portion of loans payable   (93,204)   (315,450)       
Long-term loans payable  $101,590   $119,295        

 

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company borrowed from third parties totaling $0 and $444,444, which includes original issue discount and financing costs of $0 and $44,444 and repaid the principal amount of $232,018 and $331,150, respectively.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded interest expense of $22,417 and $179,504 and recognized amortization of discount, included in interest expense, of $7,406 and $63,666, respectively. In 2021, the Company recorded interest expense from convertible notes of $33,430 and recognized amortization of discount, included in interest expense, of $372,290.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, a related party loan of $807,103 (Euro 735,000) was forgiven and the Company recorded it as additional paid in capital.

 

Loans payable to related parties at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:

 

   September 30,  December 31,
   2022  2021
49% of Shareholder of SwissLink  $18,457   $19,929 
49% of Shareholder of SwissLink   203,180    219,379 
Total   221,637    239,308 
Less: Current portion of loans payable –related parties   221,637    239,308 
Long-term loans payable – related parties  $     $   

 

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NOTE 7 – OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Other current liabilities at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 consisted of the following:

 

   September 30,  December 31,
   2022  2021
Accrued liabilities  $30,825   $61,153 
Payable for acquisition of subsidiaries   75,000       
Accrued interest         8,173 
Salary payable - management   89,628    92,229 
Salary payable   3,708       
Employee benefits   112,309    105,221 
Other current liabilities   203,753    40,273 
   $515,223   $307,049 

 

NOTE 8 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

The Company’s authorized capital consists of 300,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share.

 

Series A Preferred Stock

 

On November 3, 2020, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled Series A Preferred Stock, consisting of up 10,000 shares, par value $0.001. Under the Certificate of Designation, holders of Series A Preferred Stock will participate on an equal basis per-share with holders of our common stock in any distribution upon winding up, dissolution, or liquidation. Holders of Series A Preferred Stock are entitled to vote together with the holders of our common stock on all matters submitted to stockholders at a rate of 51% of the total vote of stockholders.

 

The rights of the holders of Series A Preferred Stock are defined in the relevant Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on November 3, 2020.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 10,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.

 

Series B Preferred Stock

 

On November 11, 2020, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled Series B Preferred Stock, consisting of up 200,000 shares, par value $0.001. Under the Certificate of Designation, holders of Series B Preferred Stock will receive a liquidation preference of $81 per share in any distribution upon winding up, dissolution, or liquidation of the Company before junior security holders, as provided in the designation. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock are entitled to receive as, when, and if declared by the Board of Directors, dividends in kind at an annual rate equal to twenty four percent (24%) of $81 per share for each of the then outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, calculated on the basis of a 360-day year consisting of twelve 30-day months. Holders of Series B Preferred Stock do not have voting rights but may convert into common stock after twelve months from the issuance date, at a conversion rate of one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock for every one (1) share of Series B Preferred Stock. Upon conversion, the shares are subject to a one-year leak-out restriction on sales into the market of no more than 5% previous month’s stock liquidity.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 21,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.

 

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Series C Preferred Stock

 

On January 7, 2021, pursuant to Article III of our Articles of Incorporation, our Board of Directors voted to designate a class of preferred stock entitled Series C Preferred Stock, consisting of up 200,000 shares, par value $0.001. Under the Certificate of Designation, holders of Series C Preferred Stock will rank junior to the Series B Preferred Stock, but on par with common stock and Series A Preferred Stock in any distribution upon winding up, dissolution, or liquidation of the company, as provided in the designation. The holders of shares of Series C Preferred Stock have no dividend rights except as may be declared by the Board in its sole and absolute discretion, out of funds legally available for that purpose. Holders of Series C Preferred Stock do not have voting rights but may convert into common stock after twenty four months from the issuance date, at a conversion rate of one thousand (1,000) shares of Common Stock for every one (1) share of Series C Preferred Stock. Upon conversion, the shares are subject to a one-year restriction on sales into the market of no more than 5% previous month’s stock liquidity.

 

The rights of the holders of Series C Preferred Stock are defined in the relevant Certificate of Designation filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on January 7, 2021.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, no Series C Preferred Stock was issued or outstanding.

 

Common Stock

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 4,353,020 shares of common stock, valued at fair market value on issuance as follows:

 

2,000,000 shares issued for cash of $1,000,000
180,000 shares for compensation to our directors valued at $92,129
1,461,653 shares for acquisition of Whisl valued at $550,000
550,000 shares for asset acquisition valued at $357,500
161,367 shares for settlement of debt valued at $80,674

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, 151,830,378 and 147,477,358 shares of common stock were issued and outstanding, respectively.

 

Common Stock Purchase Option

 

On April 25, 2022, we entered into a Common Stock Purchase Option Agreement with Apollo Management Group, Inc. to subscribe for and purchase from the Company, 4,800,000 shares of Common Stock with an exercise price per share of $2.00; and an initial exercise date September 30, 2022. The purchase price of this option is $500,000.

 

NOTE 9 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

Due from related parties

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company advanced $1,000 and $35,674 to related parties and collected $100 and $226, respectively.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company loaned $180,000 to our CEO and wrote off amounts totaling $8,004.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company wrote off due from related party of $7,648.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had amounts due from related parties of $351,139 and $424,086. The loans are unsecured, non-interest bearing and due on demand.

 

Due to related parties

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company repaid $0 and $90,787 to certain members of Company management.

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had amounts due to related parties of $26,613.

 

Employment agreements

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company recorded management fees of $405,000 and $414,000, bonus of $0 and $976,200 and paid $407,602 and $411,300, respectively.  Additionally, management received stock-based compensation of $92,130 and $34,538 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

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NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Leases and Long-term Contracts

 

The Company has not entered into any long-term leases, contracts or commitments. The Company leases facilities which the term is 12 months. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company incurred $56,405 and $32,023, respectively.

 

NOTE 11 - SEGMENTS

 

At September 30, 2022, the Company operates in one industry segment, telecommunication services, and two geographic segments, USA and Switzerland, where current assets and equipment are located.

 

Operating Activities

 

The following table shows operating activities information by geographic segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

 

Three months ended September 30, 2022

                               
   USA  Switzerland  Elimination  Total
Revenues  $22,364,201    1,291,688   $(1,719,255)  $21,936,634
Cost of revenue   21,226,541    1,114,388    (1,719,255)   20,621,674
Gross profit   1,137,660    177,300          1,314,960
                    
Operating expenses                   
General and administration   1,089,194    166,953          1,256,147
                    
Operating income   48,466    10,347          58,813
                    
Other expense   (29,411)   (2,090)         (31,501)
                    
Net income  $19,055   $8,257   $     $27,312

 

Three months Ended September 30, 2021

                               
    USA   Switzerland   Elimination   Total
Revenues   $ 15,347,282       1,189,230     $ (19,773 )   $ 16,516,739
Cost of revenue     14,706,065       989,395       (19,773 )     15,675,687
Gross profit     641,217       199,835                841,052
                               
Operating expenses                              
General and administration     738,578       218,617                957,195
                               
Operating loss     (97,361 )     (18,782 )              (116,143)
                               
Other income     1,525       3,400                4,925
                               
Net loss   $ (95,836 )   $ (15,382 )   $        $ (111,218)

 

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Nine months ended September 30, 2022

                               
   USA  Switzerland  Elimination  Total
Revenues  $63,898,961    3,554,591   $(2,397,891)  $65,055,661
Cost of revenue   61,838,539    2,969,719    (2,397,891)   62,410,367
Gross profit   2,060,422    584,872          2,645,294
                    
Operating expenses                   
General and administration   2,792,287    597,810          3,390,097
                    
Operating loss   (731,865)   (12,938)         (744,803)
                    
Other income (expense)   (45,938)   7,865          (38,073)
                    
Net loss  $(777,803)  $(5,073)  $     $(782,876)

 

Nine months Ended September 30, 2021

                               
   USA  Switzerland  Elimination  Total
Revenues  $43,404,674    3,474,215   $(36,172)  $46,842,717
Cost of revenue   42,487,024    3,018,878    (36,172)   45,469,730
Gross profit   917,650    455,337          1,372,987
                    
Operating expenses                   
General and administration   3,077,319    587,154          3,664,473
                    
Operating loss   (2,159,669)   (131,817)         (2,291,486)
                    
Other income (expense)   (839,316)   18,723          (820,593)
                    
Net loss  $(2,998,985)  $(113,094)  $     $(3,112,079)

 

Asset Information

 

The following table shows asset information by geographic segment as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021:

                               
September 30, 2022  USA  Switzerland  Elimination  Total
Assets                   
Current assets  $5,628,559   $1,091,622   $(578,999)  $6,141,182
Non-current assets  $11,660,618   $600,882   $(6,184,562)  $6,076,938
Liabilities                   
Current liabilities  $1,729,868   $1,619,112   $(578,999)  $2,769,981
Non-current liabilities  $     $246,473   $     $246,473

 

                               
December 31, 2021  USA  Switzerland  Elimination  Total
Assets                   
Current assets  $5,783,859   $997,216   $(214,551)  $6,566,524
Non-current assets  $4,468,491   $609,189   $(2,584,562)  $2,493,118
Liabilities                   
Current liabilities  $1,070,972   $1,506,594   $(214,551)  $2,363,015
Non-current liabilities  $     $275,729   $     $275,729

 

NOTE 12 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date these consolidated financial statements were available to be issued. The following subsequent event was identified:

 

·The Company issued 3,790,597 shares of common stock for cashless exercise of warrants.

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives, and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believes,” “project,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “intends,” “strategy,” “plan,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe-harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are including this statement for purposes of complying with those safe-harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Our ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on our operations and future prospects on a consolidated basis include, but are not limited to: changes in economic conditions, legislative/regulatory changes, availability of capital, interest rates, competition, and generally accepted accounting principles. These risks and uncertainties should also be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Further information concerning our business, including additional factors that could materially affect our financial results, is included herein and in our other filings with the SEC.

 

Overview

 

iQSTEL Inc. (the “Company”) (OTCQB: IQST) (www.iqstel.com) is a technology company offering a wide array of services to global telecommunications and technology industries with presence in 13 countries.

 

The Company has an extensive portfolio of products and services for its clients such as: SMS, VoIP, 4G & 5G international infrastructure connectivity, Cloud-PBX, OmniChannel Marketing, IoT services, blockchain and payment solutions.

 

The company operates its business through its wholly-owned subsidiary Etelix.com USA, LLC (“Etelix”) (www.etelix.com); and its majority-owned subsidiaries SwissLink Carrier AG (www.swisslink-carrier.com), QGlobal SMA (www.qglobalsms.com/), Smart Gas (www.iotsmartgas.com/) and ItsBChain (www.itsbchain.com/), Smartbiz Telecom (www.smartbiztel.com) and Whisl Telecom (www.whisl.com).

 

The information contained on our websites is not incorporated by reference into this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and should not be considered part of this or any other report filed with the SEC. 

 

Results of Operations

 

Revenues

 

Our total revenue reported for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $21,936,634, compared with $16,516,739 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. These numbers reflect an increase of 32.81% quarter over quarter on our consolidated revenues. Our total revenue reported for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $65,055,661, compared with $46,842,717 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. These numbers reflect an increase of 38.88% year over year on our consolidated revenues.

 

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When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

 

Subsidiary 

Revenue

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2022

 

Revenue

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2021

Etelix.com USA, LLC  $17,510,601   $11,271,992 
SwissLink Carrier AG   3,554,591    3,474,215 
QGlobal LLC   317,594    585,151 
IoT Labs LLC   39,733,761    31,547,531 
Smartbiz Telecom   3,712,432    —   
Whisl Telecom   2,624,573    —   
Sub-total  $67,453,552   $46,878,889 
Inter-company sales   (2,397,891)   (36,172)
   $65,055,661   $46,842,717 

 

The continued growth of our revenue is the result of the development of our business strategy, which includes the strengthening of our commercial and operating activities and new acquisitions.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Our total cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increased to $20,621,674, compared with $15,675,687 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Our total cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased to $62,410,367, compared with $45,469,730 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

 

Subsidiary 

Cost of Revenue

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2022

 

Cost of Revenue

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2021

Etelix.com USA, LLC  $16,818,292   $10,855,644 
SwissLink Carrier AG   2,969,719    3,018,877 
QGlobal LLC   236,402    486,296 
IoT Labs LLC   39,356,735    31,145,085 
Smartbiz Telecom   3,330,051    —   
Whisl Telecom   2,097,059    —   
Sub-total  $64,808,258   $45,505,902 
Inter-company sales   (2,397,891)   (36,172)
   $62,410,367   $45,469,730 

 

Our cost of revenues consists of direct charges from vendors that the Company incurs to deliver services to its customers. These costs primarily consist of usage charges for calls and SMS terminated in vendor’s network.

 

The behavior in the costs shows a logical correlation with the behavior of the revenue commented above. We have reached a higher volume of sales and every additional unit sold (minutes and SMS) has its corresponding termination cost.

 

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Gross Profit

 

The gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increased to $1,314,960 from $841,052 for the same period of year 2021. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022 the gross profit increased to $2,645,294 from $1,372,987 for the same period of year 2021.

 

When we analyze the numbers expressed in percentages, the gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was 4.07%, which compared to 2.93% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase in the consolidated gross profit of 38.91%.

When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

Subsidiary 

Gross Margin

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2022

 

Gross Margin

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2021

Etelix.com USA, LLC  %3.95  %3.69 
SwissLink Carrier AG   16.45    13.11 
QGlobal LLC   25.56    16.89 
IoT Labs LLC   0.95    1.28 
Smartbiz Telecom   10.30    —   
Whisl Telecom   20.10    —   
   %4.07  %2.93 

 

The increase of our consolidated gross margin is the result of the improvement of the gross margin of Etelix, SwissLink and QGlobal; combined with the relatively high gross margin of our most recent acquisitions Smartbiz and Whisl.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses increased to $1,256,147 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 from $957,195 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. Operating expenses decreased to $3,390,097 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 from $3,664,473 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The detail by major category for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is reflected in the table below.

 

   Nine Months Ended September 30,
  

2022

  2021
Salaries, Wages and Benefits  $1,239,271   $863,413 
Technology   188,950    198,143 
Professional Fees   475,143    353,080 
Legal and Regulatory   199,768    87,448 
Bad Debt Expense   26,299    —   
Travel and Events   55,281    15,710 
Public Cost   24,122    30,078 
Advertising   486,153    705,175 
Insurances
   7,328    —   
Bank Services and Fees   27,109    85,885 
Financial Expenses   134,608    —   
Depreciation and Amortization   91,221    66,924 
Penalties and Settlements   110,767    —   
Office, Facility and Other   231,947    337,983 
           
      Sub Total   3,297,967    2,743,839 
           
Stock-based compensation   92,130    920,634 
Total Operating Expense  $3,390,097   $3,664,473 

 

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The main reasons for the overall decrease in operating expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period of 2021 is due to the significant decrease in Stock-based compensation.

 

When looking at the numbers by subsidiary, we have the following breakout for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021:

   Nine Months Ended September 30,
   2022  2021  Difference
iQSTEL  $1,382,701    2,395,047    -1,012,346 
Etelix   326,432    266,894    59,538 
SwissLink   597,810    587,154    10,656 
ItsBchain   12,653    2,198    10,455 
QGlobal   133,532    92,881    40,651 
IoT Labs   185,736    187,773    -2,037 
Global Money One   109,627    132,526    -22,899 
Smartbiz Telecom   246,268    —      246,268 
Whisl Telecom   395,338    —      395,338 
   $3,390,097    3,664,473    -274,376 

 

The most significant difference is generated by iQSTEL which is due to the reduction in Stock-based compensation.

 

Operating Income

 

The Company showed positive Operating Income for the three months ended September 30, 2022 of $58,813 compared with a negative result of $116,143 for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

 

The Company showed negative Operating Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 of $744,803 compared with a negative result of $2,291,486 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Despite the operating loss incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the numbers compared with the same period of year 2021 reflect a positive evolution process as shown by the positive operating income during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

 

Other Expenses/Other Income

 

We had other expenses of $38,073 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared with other expenses of $820,593 for the same period ended 2021. The decrease in other expenses is a consequence of a significant reduction in interest expenses and other expenses related to derivatives.

 

Net Income

 

We finished the three months ended September 30, 2022 with a net income of $27,312, as compared to a loss of $111,218 during the three months ended September 30, 2021. We also finished the nine months ended September 30, 2022 with a loss of $782,876, as compared to a loss of $3,112,079 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

The decreased loss for the nine-month period above is primarily due to a $1,012,346 year over year reduction in the costs associated with the operation of the public entity (iQSTEL, Inc.).

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

As of September 30, 2022, we had total current assets of $6,141,182 and current liabilities of $2,769,981, resulting in a positive working capital of $3,371,201. This compares with the working capital of $4,203,509 at December 31, 2021. This decrease in working capital, as discussed in more detail below, is primarily the result of the decrease of $2,039,832 in the cash position due to the funds used in the acquisitions of Smartbiz and Whisl.

 

Our operating activities used $1,488,901 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 as compared with $2,486,045 used in operating activities in the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Investing activities used $1,901,223 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. Uses of funds in investing activities were primarily for the acquisition of subsidiaries of $1,814,132 and the purchase of property and equipment for $86,491.

 

Financing activities provided $1,367,982 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared with $3,314,313 provided in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Our positive financing cash flow in 2022 was largely the result of the proceeds from common stock issued of $1,100,000 and the common stock purchase option of $500,000.

 

Our current financial condition has improved significantly with a positive working capital of $3,371,201 and a cash position of $1,294,981 as of September 30, 2022. However, we intend to fund operations through increased sales and debt and/or equity financing arrangements to strengthen our liquidity and capital resources. The Company has received the qualification of a S-1 Offering Statement for the sale of up to 10,000,000 common stocks. This offering will be conducted on a “best efforts” basis, which means that there is no guarantee that any minimum amount will be sold from the available shares. We also plan to seek additional financing in a private equity offering to secure funding for operations. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in raising additional funding. If we are not able to secure additional funding, the implementation of our business plan will be impaired. There can be no assurance that such additional financing will be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.

 

Inflation

 

Although our operations are influenced by general economic conditions, we do not believe that inflation had a material effect on our results of operations during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022.

 

Critical Accounting Polices

 

A “critical accounting policy” is one which is both important to the portrayal of a company’s financial condition and results, and requires management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.

 

Our accounting policies are discussed in detail in the footnotes to our financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2022; however, we consider our critical accounting policies to be those related to allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of long-lived assets, and income taxes. Management bases its estimates and judgments on historical experience and other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. See the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report for a complete discussion of our significant accounting policies.

 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

As of September 30, 2022, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operation, financial position, or cash flow.

 

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide the information under this item pursuant to Regulation S-K.

 

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure Controls and Procedures - Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of the end of the period covered by this report.

 

These controls are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our CEO and CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based on this evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of September 30, 2022. Our management identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, which are indicative of many small companies with small staff: (i) inadequate segregation of duties and effective risk assessment; and (ii) insufficient written policies and procedures for accounting and financial reporting with respect to the requirements and application of both US GAAP and SEC guidelines.

 

We believe that our financial statements presented in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for all periods presented herein.

 

Inherent Limitations - Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, do not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. The design of any system of controls is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdown can occur because of simple error or mistake. In particular, many of our current processes rely upon manual reviews and processes to ensure that neither human error nor system weakness has resulted in erroneous reporting of financial data.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting - There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the nine-month period ended September 30, 2022, which were identified in conjunction with management’s evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, 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

 

We are not a party to any material pending legal proceeding. We are not aware of any pending legal proceeding to which any of our officers, directors, or any beneficial holders of 5% or more of our voting securities are adverse to us or have a material interest adverse to us.

 

Item 1A: Risk Factors

 

See Risk Factors contained in our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2022.

 

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

 

The information set forth below relates to our issuances of securities without registration under the Securities Act of 1933.

 

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company issued 4,353,020 shares of common stock, valued at fair market value on issuance as follows;

 

2,000,000 shares issued for cash of $1,000,000
180,000 shares for compensation to our directors valued at $92,129
1,461,653 shares for acquisition of Whisl valued at $550,000
550,000 shares for asset acquisition valued at $357,500
161,367 shares for settlement of debt valued at $80,674

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

None

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

N/A

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

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Item 6. Exhibits

 

   
Exhibit Number

Description of Exhibit

 

31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101** The following materials from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2022 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
 

 

**Provided herewith

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on November 14, 2022 on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

IQSTEL INC.
   
/s/Leandro Iglesias  

Leandro Iglesias

Principal Executive Officer

 
   
   
/s/ Alvaro Quintana Cardona  

Alvaro Quintana Cardona

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

 

 

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