KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC. - Quarter Report: 2023 June (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 June 30, 2023

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _______ to _______

Commission File Number: 000-56230

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(844) 714-2224

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). 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,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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 ☐ No ☒

The number of shares of the issuer’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding as of August 21, 2023 was 2,294,940,557.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2022

(Unaudited)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

(Unaudited)

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

KONA GOLD BEVERAGE, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 and 2022

NOTE 1 – OPERATIONS AND GOING CONCERN

The Company was formerly known as Kona Gold Solutions, Inc., and in October 2020, changed its name to Kona Gold Beverage, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Kona Gold,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). As of June 30, 2023, the Company has three wholly-owned subsidiaries: Kona Gold LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Kona”), HighDrate LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“HighDrate”), and Gold Leaf Distribution LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Gold Leaf”). Kona focuses on the development and marketing of functional and better-for-you beverages: Ooh La Lemin Lemonades that are available in a variety of sparkling and non-sparkling flavors and Kona Gold Energy Drinks that are low-to-zero calorie functional beverages that are high in B vitamins, amino acids, and omegas. HighDrate focuses on the development and marketing of CBD-infused energy waters geared to the fitness and wellness markets. Gold Leaf focuses on the distribution of premium beverages and snacks in key markets, all of which complement our current product offerings.

The Company currently sells its products through resellers, the Company’s websites, and distributors that span across 18 states. The Company’s products are available in wide variety of stores, including convenience and grocery stores, smoke shops, and gift shops.

As used herein, the terms “Kona Gold,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”, refer to Kona Gold individually or, as the context requires, collectively with its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.

Effects of COVID-19

In January 2020, the WHO announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus (known as COVID-19) that originated in Wuhan, China and generated significant risks to the international community as the virus spread globally beyond its point of origin. In March 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic based on the rapid increase in global exposure. The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting businesses and affecting production and sales across a range of industries, as well as causing volatility in the financial markets. The extent of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s consumer demand, sales, and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including, among other things, the duration and spread of the outbreak and the impact on the Company’s consumers and employees, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Management is actively monitoring this situation and potential impacts on our financial condition, liquidity, and results of operations.

Going Concern

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the settlement of liabilities and commitments in the normal course of business. As reflected in the accompanying financial statements, in the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded a net loss of $3,127,123 and used cash in operations of $585,260 and had a stockholders’ deficit of $5,236,830 as of that date. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date of the financial statements being issued. In addition, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, in its report on our December 31, 2022 financial statements, has raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s ability to raise additional funds and implement its business plan. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.

At June 30, 2023, the Company had cash on hand in the amount of $97,158. The continuation of the Company as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to obtain necessary debt or equity financing to continue operations until it begins generating positive cash flow. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to the Company. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in case or equity financing.

NOTE 2 – SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Those estimates and assumptions include estimates for reserves of uncollectible accounts receivable, assumptions used in valuing inventories at net realizable value, impairment testing of recorded long-term tangible and intangible assets, the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, accruals for potential liabilities, assumptions made in valuing stock instruments issued for services, and assumptions used in valuing warrant liabilities, and assumptions used in the determination of the Company’s liquidity.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are generally recorded at the invoiced amounts net of an allowance for expected losses. The Company evaluates the collectability of its trade accounts receivable based on a number of factors. In circumstances where the Company becomes aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to the Company, a specific reserve for bad debts is estimated and recorded, which reduces the recognized receivable to the estimated amount the Company believes will ultimately be collected. In addition to specific customer identification of potential bad debts, bad debt charges are recorded based on the Company’s historical losses and an overall assessment of past due trade accounts receivable outstanding.

The allowance for accounts receivable is established through a provision reducing the carrying value of receivables. At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the allowance was $135,713 and $145,579, respectively.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (“ASC 606”). The underlying principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers at the amount expected to be collected. ASC 606 creates a five-step model that requires entities to exercise judgment when considering the terms of contract(s), which include (1) identifying the contract or agreement with a customer, (2) identifying our performance obligations in the contract or agreement, (3) determining the transaction price, (4) allocating the transaction price to the separate performance obligations, and (5) recognizing revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied.

Revenue and costs of sales are recognized when control of the products transfers to our customer, which generally occurs upon shipment from our facilities. The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at that time. The Company does not have any significant contracts with customers requiring performance beyond delivery, and contracts with customers contain no incentives or discounts that could cause revenue to be allocated or adjusted over time. Shipping and handling activities are performed before the customer obtains control of the goods and therefore represent a fulfillment activity rather than a promised service to the customer.

All of the Company’s products are offered for sale as finished goods only, and there are no performance obligations required post-shipment for customers to derive the expected value from them.

The Company does not allow for returns, except for damaged products when the damage occurred pre-fulfillment. Damaged product returns have historically been insignificant. Because of this, the stand-alone nature of our products, and our assessment of performance obligations and transaction pricing for our sales contracts, we do not currently maintain a contract asset or liability balance for obligations. We assess our contracts and the reasonableness of our conclusions on a quarterly basis.

Sales are made to customers under terms allowing certain limited rights of return. The Company records an allowance for returns for each quarter for 3% of total sales. The Company recorded an allowance for sales return at the three months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022 of approximately $36,400 and $35,100, respectively, which is netted against revenue in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Loss.

The following table presents our net revenues, by revenue source, and the period-over-period percentage change, for the period presented:

SCHEDULE OF NET REVENUES BY REVENUE

The following table presents our net revenues by product lines for the period presented:

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling and marketing expense. Advertising costs aggregated $52,472 and $105,956 for six months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Stock Compensation Expense

The Company periodically issues stock options and restricted stock awards to employees and non-employees in non-capital raising transactions for services and for financing costs. The Company accounts for such grants issued and vesting based on ASC 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation whereby the value of the award is measured on the date of grant and recognized for employees as compensation expense on the straight-line basis over the vesting period. Recognition of compensation expense for non-employees is in the same period and manner as if the Company had paid cash for the services. The Company recognizes the fair value of stock-based compensation within its Statements of Operations with classification depending on the nature of the services rendered.

The fair value of the Company’s stock options is estimated using the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model, which uses certain assumptions related to risk-free interest rates, expected volatility, expected life of the stock options or restricted stock, and future dividends. Compensation expense is recorded based upon the value derived from the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model and based on actual experience. The assumptions used in the Black-Scholes-Merton Option Pricing model could materially affect compensation expense recorded in future periods.

Loss per Common Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if all dilutive potential common shares had been issued, using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares are excluded from the computation when their effect is antidilutive.

For the six months ending June 30, 2023 and 2022, the calculations of basic and diluted loss per share are the same because potential dilutive securities would have had an anti-dilutive effect. The potentially dilutive securities consisted of the following:

 SCHEDULE OF POTENTIAL DILUTIVE SECURITIES

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company uses various inputs in determining the fair value of its financial assets and liabilities and measures these assets on a recurring basis. Financial assets recorded at fair value are categorized by the level of subjectivity associated with the inputs used to measure their fair value. Accounting Standards Codification Section 820 defines the following levels of subjectivity associated with the inputs:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2—Inputs, other than the quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly.

Level 3—Unobservable inputs based on the Company’s assumptions.

The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, short-term bank loans, accounts payable, notes payable and other payables, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying values of capital lease obligations and long-term financing obligations approximate their fair values because interest rates on these obligations are based on prevailing market interest rates.

Segments

During the 2022 fiscal year, the Company consolidated and restructured its operations. The Company now operates in one segment for the manufacture and distribution of our products. In accordance with the “Segment Reporting” Topic of the ASC, the Company’s chief operating decision maker has been identified as the Chief Executive Officer and President, who reviews operating results to make decisions about allocating resources and assessing performance for the entire Company. Existing guidance, which is based on a management approach to segment reporting, establishes requirements to report selected segment information quarterly and to report annually entity-wide disclosures about products and services, major customers, and the countries in which the entity holds material assets and reports revenue. All material operating units qualify for aggregation under “Segment Reporting” due to their similar customer base and similarities in: economic characteristics; nature of products and services; and procurement, manufacturing and distribution processes. Since the Company operates in one segment, all financial information required by “Segment Reporting” can be found in the accompanying financial statements.

Concentrations

The Company’s cash balances on deposit with banks are guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to $250,000. Generally, the Company’s policy is to minimize borrowing costs by immediately applying cash receipts to borrowings against its credit facility. From time to time, however, the Company may be exposed to risk for the amounts of funds held in bank accounts in excess of the FDIC limit. To minimize the risk, the Company’s policy is to maintain cash balances with high quality financial institutions.

Gross sales. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, no customers accounted for more than 10% of gross sales.

Accounts receivable. As of June 30, 2023, the Company had accounts receivable from four customers that comprised 21%, 21%, 15% and 10%, respectively, of its gross accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had accounts receivable from two customers that comprised 27% and 20%, respectively, of its gross accounts receivable.

Co-Packers. The raw materials used in the production of the Company’s products are obtained by the Company’s co-packers and consist primarily of materials such as the flavors, caffeine, sugars or sucralose, taurine, vitamins, CBD, and hemp seed protein contained in its beverages, the bottles in which its beverages are packaged, and the labeling on the outside of its beverages. These principal raw materials are subject to price and availability fluctuations. The Company currently relies on a few key co-packers, which in turn rely on a few key suppliers. The Company continually endeavors to have back-up co-packers, which co-packers would in turn depend on their third-party suppliers to supply certain of the flavors and concentrates that are used in the Company’s beverages. The Company is also dependent on these co-packers to negotiate arrangements with their existing suppliers that would enable the Company to obtain access to certain of such concentrates or flavor formulas under certain extraordinary circumstances. Additionally, in a limited number of cases, the Company’s co-packers may have contractual restrictions with their suppliers or the Company’s co-packers may need to obtain regulatory approvals and licenses that may limit the co-packers’ ability to enter into agreements with alternative suppliers. Contractual restrictions in the agreements the Company has with certain distributors may also limit the Company’s ability to enter into agreements with alternative distributors. The Company believes that a satisfactory supply of co-packers will continue to be available at competitive prices, although there can be no assurance in this regard. With respect to Gold Leaf’s operations, the Company continually endeavors to contract with additional beverage vendors to ensure the Company has adequate inventory. The Company believes that a satisfactory supply of vendors will continue to be available at competitive prices, although there can be no assurance in this regard.

Purchases from vendors. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company’s largest two vendors accounted for approximately 26% and 27% of all purchases, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company’s largest one vendor accounted for approximately 34% of all purchases, respectively.

Accounts payable. As of June 30, 2023, two vendors accounted for more than 10% the total accounts payable. The Company’s largest two vendors accounted for 25%, and 18% of the total accounts payable, respectively. As of December 31, 2022, two vendors accounted for more than 10% the total accounts payable. The Company’s largest two vendors accounted for 31%, and 18% of the total accounts payable, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. ASU 2016-13 requires entities to use a forward-looking approach based on current expected credit losses (“CECL”) to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables. This may result in the earlier recognition of allowances for losses. ASU 2016-13 is effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2023, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not believe the potential impact of the new guidance and related codification improvements will be material to its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

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

NOTE 3 – INVENTORY

Inventory is valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value, and net of reserves is comprised of the following:

 SCHEDULE OF INVENTORY

At June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, inventory presented above is net of a reserve for slow moving and potentially obsolete inventory of $80,000, respectively.

NOTE 4 – PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment is comprised of the following:

SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Depreciation for the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, was $45,951 and $44,250 respectively, and is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Loss.

NOTE 5 – INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible asset consisted of the following:

SCHEDULE OF INTANGIBLE ASSET

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Company recorded amortization expense of $4,877, respectively. The following table summarizes the amortization expense to be recorded in future periods for intangible assets that are subject to amortization:

SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED FUTURE AMORTIZATION EXPENSE

NOTE 6 – NOTES PAYABLE – RELATED PARTIES

Notes payable with related parties consists of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF NOTES PAYABLE RELATED PARTY

At December 31, 2022, accrued interest on notes payable to related parties was $153,959. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company added $32,252 of additional accrued interest, leaving an accrued interest balance on the notes payable to related parties of $186,211 at December 31, 2022. Accrued interest is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

NOTE 7 – NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable consists of the following at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

SCHEDULE OF NOTES PAYABLE

At December 31, 2022 on item (d), accrued interest on the notes payable was $1,874. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company added $7,995 of additional accrued interest on item (d), leaving $9,689 of accrued interest balance on the notes payable item (d) at June 30, 2023. Accrued interest is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2022, the unamortized debt discount was $218,481. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company added $201,150 of debt discount related to the issuance of debentures, and amortized debt discount of $259,059 to interest expense on the loans. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $160,652.

NOTE 8 – SECURED CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES

Secured debentures that are payable to an otherwise unaffiliated third party consists of the following as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022:

 SCHEDULE OF SECURED DEBENTURES PAYABLE TO RELATED PARTY

Mast Hill

On July 28, 2022, the Company issued senior secured debentures to an otherwise unaffiliated third-party investor (the “Investor”) in the aggregate of $595,000. The debentures bear interest at a rate of 10% per annum, mature on July 28, 2023, and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.0045 per share. If the Company issues subsequent equity instruments at an effective price per share that is lower than the conversion price of $0.0045 per shares, then the conversion price shall be reduced, at the option of the Holder, to a price equal to the Weighted Average Price (as defined), provided, further, that if the conversion price is equal to or less than $0.003, then the conversion price shall be reduced at the option of the Holder to a price equal to the lower price. The senior secured debentures is secured by all of the Company’s assets and the assets of each of its subsidiaries pursuant to the Security Agreement. The security interest granted to the Investor under the Security Agreement was subordinate to the continuing security interest that remains in effect pursuant to the previous grant of a security interest in connection with a then outstanding debenture to an earlier investor all tangible and intangible assets. In connection with the issuances of the debentures, the Company granted to the Investor warrants to purchase up to 100 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which expire on July 28, 2027. The warrants are exercisable at $0.0045 per share. As a result of these issuances and grants, we incurred the following (a) relative fair value of the warrants granted of $223,000; and (b) original issue discounts of $92,325 of the debentures for a total of $315,325 which was allocated as debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the corresponding debentures. As of December 31, 2022, the unamortized debt discount was $183,940. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company amortized debt discount of $157,662 to interest expense on the loan. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $26,278.

As of December 31, 2022 the balance due under the obligation was $595,000. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company converted $390,543 of principal and accrued interest into 199,500,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $888,750 resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $513,520. As of June 30, 2023, $204,247 was due under the note.

Mast Hill Debenture 2

On March 13, 2023, the Company issued an additional senior secured debenture to the Investor in the aggregate of $475,000. The debenture bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, matures on March 13, 2024, and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.0045 per share.

At our option, we have the right to redeem, in full, the outstanding principal and interest under the debenture prior to its maturity date; provided, that, as of the date of the then-holder’s receipt of the redemption notice, there has not been an Event of Default. We must pay an amount equal to the principal amount being redeemed plus outstanding and accrued interest thereon, as well as a $750 administrative fee (the “Redemption Amount”). We must provide seven Trading Days’ (as such term is defined in the debenture) prior notice to the then-holder of the debenture of our intent to make a redemption. If such notice of redemption is received six months after the Issue Date, the then-holder has the right to convert any or all of such to-be-prepaid amount into shares of our Common Stock in accordance with the conversion provisions of the debenture prior to such redemption.

Further, commencing on May 10, 2023, and continuing on the tenth day of each calendar month thereafter, we are required to redeem an amount equivalent to the sum of $2.00 for each 12-count case of our beverages that we sell in the ordinary course, calculated two months in arrears. Accordingly, the first redemption payment is due and payable on May 10, 2023 for the cases sold during the month of March, 2023. Mandatory redemption payments are based upon revenues recognized by us in accordance with US GAAP for each such month, rather than upon the receipt by us of funds received from sales during a relevant month. The above-referenced seven trading days’ prior notice and conversion provisions do not apply to any of the mandatory redemption payments.

In connection with the issuances of the debentures, the Company granted to the Investor warrants to purchase up to 80 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which expire on March 13, 2028. The warrants are exercisable at $0.0045 per share. As a result of these issuances and grants, we incurred the following (a) relative fair value of the warrants granted of $150,000; and (b) original issue discounts and fees of $74,000 of the debentures for a total of $224,000 which was allocated as debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the corresponding debentures. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company amortized debt discount of $10,839 to interest expense on the loan. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $213,161.

As of June 30, 2023, $467,912 was due under the note.  

Mast Hill Debenture 3

On April 25, 2023, the Company issued an additional senior secured debenture to the Investor in the aggregate of $230,000. The debenture bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, matures on April 25, 2024, and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.0040 per share.

At our option, we have the right to redeem, in full, the outstanding principal and interest under the debenture prior to its maturity date; provided, that, as of the date of the then-holder’s receipt of the redemption notice, there has not been an Event of Default. We must pay an amount equal to the principal amount being redeemed plus outstanding and accrued interest thereon, as well as a $750 administrative fee (the “Redemption Amount”). We must provide seven Trading Days’ (as such term is defined in the debenture) prior notice to the then-holder of the debenture of our intent to make a redemption. If such notice of redemption is received six months after the Issue Date, the then-holder has the right to convert any or all of such to-be-prepaid amount into shares of our Common Stock in accordance with the conversion provisions of the debenture prior to such redemption.

Further, commencing on May 10, 2023, and continuing on the tenth day of each calendar month thereafter, we are required to redeem an amount equivalent to the sum of $2.00 for each 12-count case of our beverages that we sell in the ordinary course, calculated two months in arrears. Accordingly, the first redemption payment is due and payable on May 10, 2023 for the cases sold during the month of March, 2023. Mandatory redemption payments are based upon revenues recognized by us in accordance with US GAAP for each such month, rather than upon the receipt by us of funds received from sales during a relevant month. The above-referenced seven trading days’ prior notice and conversion provisions do not apply to any of the mandatory redemption payments.

In connection with the issuances of the debentures, the Company granted to the Investor warrants to purchase up to 43.6 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which expire on April 25, 2028. The warrants are exercisable at $0.0040 per share. As a result of these issuances and grants, we incurred the following (a) relative fair value of the warrants granted of $56,000; and (b) original issue discounts and fees of $28,000 of the debentures for a total of $84,300 which was allocated as debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the corresponding debentures. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company amortized debt discount of $15,243 to interest expense on the loan. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $69,057.

As of June 30, 2023, $230,000 was due under the note.

Mast Hill Debenture 4

On June 14, 2023, the Company issued an additional senior secured debenture to the Investor in the aggregate of $55,706. The debenture bears interest at a rate of 10% per annum, matures on June 14, 2024, and is convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion price of $0.0040 per share.

At our option, we have the right to redeem, in full, the outstanding principal and interest under the debenture prior to its maturity date; provided, that, as of the date of the then-holder’s receipt of the redemption notice, there has not been an Event of Default. We must pay an amount equal to the principal amount being redeemed plus outstanding and accrued interest thereon, as well as a $750 administrative fee (the “Redemption Amount”). We must provide seven Trading Days’ (as such term is defined in the debenture) prior notice to the then-holder of the debenture of our intent to make a redemption. If such notice of redemption is received six months after the Issue Date, the then-holder has the right to convert any or all of such to-be-prepaid amount into shares of our Common Stock in accordance with the conversion provisions of the debenture prior to such redemption.

Further, commencing on July 10, 2023, and continuing on the tenth day of each calendar month thereafter, we are required to redeem an amount equivalent to the sum of $2.00 for each 12-count case of our beverages that we sell in the ordinary course, calculated two months in arrears. Accordingly, the first redemption payment is due and payable on July 10, 2023 for the cases sold during the month of March, 2023. Mandatory redemption payments are based upon revenues recognized by us in accordance with US GAAP for each such month, rather than upon the receipt by us of funds received from sales during a relevant month. The above-referenced seven trading days’ prior notice and conversion provisions do not apply to any of the mandatory redemption payments.

In connection with the issuances of the debentures, the Company granted to the Investor warrants to purchase up to approximately 20.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock, which expire on June 14, 2028. The warrants are exercisable at $0.0040 per share. As a result of these issuances and grants, we incurred the following (a) relative fair value of the warrants granted of $19,000; and (b) original issue discounts and fees of $8,457 of the debentures for a total of $27,457 which was allocated as debt discount. The debt discount is being amortized to interest expense over the term of the corresponding debentures. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company amortized debt discount of $1,204 to interest expense on the loan. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $26,253.

As of June 30, 2023, $55,707 was due under the note.

As of June 30, 2023, no shares of common stock were potentially issuable under the conversion terms of the outstanding debentures.

At December 31, 2022, accrued interest on the convertible notes payable was $25,756. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company added $40,039 of additional accrued interest, and converted $45,358 of accrued interest, leaving an accrued interest balance on the convertible notes payable of $20,437 at June 30, 2023. Accrued interest is included in accounts payable and accrued expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

As of December 31, 2022, the unamortized debt discount was $183,940. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company added $334,757 related to the issuance of secured debentures, and amortized debt discount of $250,583 to interest expense on the loans. As of June 30, 2023, the unamortized debt discount was $269,114.

NOTE 9 – ACQUISITION OBLIGATION

On January 21, 2021, the Company entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with S and S and its shareholders and acquired all of the capital stock of S and S. In consideration thereof, the Company issued to them an aggregate of nine million restricted shares of Kona Gold Beverage, Inc.’s common stock (the “Acquisition Stock”) of a fair value of $243,000. The Company did not grant them any registration rights in respect of the shares of Acquisition Stock. The Company also agreed to pay an aggregate of $1,050,000 (the “Aggregate Acquisition Payments”), the majority of which is allocated to certain creditors of S and S (including one of the S and S’s legacy shareholders) and approximately $89,249 was allocated and paid to the five S and S legacy shareholders on a pro rata basis. The Company paid approximately $400,000 of the Aggregate Acquisition Payments at the closing of the transaction. The remaining Aggregate Acquisition Payments, including the Remaining Acquisition Payments, are scheduled to be paid in monthly installments, in arrears on the tenth calendar day of each month, commencing on March 10, 2021, at a rate equivalent to $2.00 per case of Lemin Superior Lemonade (the product line of S and S that we have now branded as Ooh La Lemin) that we sell until the Aggregate Acquisition Payments have been paid in full. The balance payable under the obligation was $659,550 at December 31, 2022. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Company paid $3,220 of the remaining Aggregate Acquisition Payments, leaving an acquisition obligation balance of $656,330 at June 30, 2023

NOTE 10 – LEASE LIABILITIES

The Company determines whether a contract is, or contains, a lease at inception. Right-of-use assets represent the Company’s right to use an underlying asset during the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at lease commencement based upon the estimated present value of unpaid lease payments over the lease term. The Company leases its office and warehouse locations, and certain warehouse equipment. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not included on the balance sheets.

Operating Leases

The Company leases approximately 4,500 square feet of corporate office and warehouse space located at 746 North Drive, Suite A, Melbourne, Florida 32934. The lease is for a five-year term and expires on May 31, 2023. The monthly base rent increases annually by 3 percent. In May 2023, the Company extended the lease through May 31, 2024. The initial monthly base rent was approximately $4,628, plus state taxes.

The Company leases a 30,000 square foot warehouse and main distribution hub in Greer, South Carolina. The lease is for a 63-month term that commenced in May 2019 and expires on August 1, 2026. Beginning in April 2020, the Company’s monthly rent includes monthly base payments of $10,200, plus applicable monthly CAM fees (“Common Area Maintenance”). The monthly base rent increases annually by 2 percent.

The Company leases a 10,000 square foot building in Conway, South Carolina. The lease is for a 62-month period that commenced in October 2021 and expires in November 2026. The Company’s monthly rent is approximately $7,261 plus applicable monthly CAM fees (Common Area Maintenance). The monthly base rent increases annually by 1.5 percent. In October 2021, the Company recognized an operating lease right of use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability of $345,649, related to the Conway, South Carolina operating lease utilizing a present value rate of 10%.

On June 1, 2023, the Company entered into a lease termination agreement with its landlord for its building in Conway, South Carolina. The Company’s deposit of $7,500 was applied to outstanding rent, and the Company recorded the removal of its right-of-use asset of $248,270, and corresponding operating lease liability of $261,125 on June 1, 2023. Furthermore, the Company recorded a loss on termination of the lease of $9,601 during the six months ended June 30, 2023, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The Company issued the Landlord a promissory note for $16,206, with interest at a rate of 8% per annum, and a maturity date of December 31, 2023. The lease agreement was terminated effective June 30, 2023.

Finance Leases

On March 17, 2020, the Company entered into a lease agreement for equipment. The finance lease is for a 62-month term that commenced in April 2020 and expires in March 2025. The agreement includes monthly payments of $676.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, lease costs totaled $54,467 and $49,210, respectively.

Our ROU asset balance was $762,464 as of December 31, 2022. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company recorded amortization of ROU assets of $49,786 related to its leases and removed an ROU asset of $248,270, resulting in an ROU asset balance of $464,408 as of June 30, 2023.

As of December 31, 2022, lease liabilities totaled $838,882, comprised of finance lease liabilities of $17,824 and operating lease liabilities of $821,058. During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company made payments of $1,939 against its finance lease liability, $55,608 against its operating lease liability and removed $261,125 against its terminated operating lease liability. At June 30, 2023, lease liabilities totaled $520,210, of which the current portion of lease liabilities was $187,589, leaving a long-term lease liabilities balance of $332,622.

As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average remaining lease terms for operating lease and finance lease are 1.75 years and 3.96 years, respectively. As of June 30, 2023, the weighted average discount rate for operating lease is 10.00% and 2.09% for finance lease.

Future minimum lease payments under the leases are as follows:

 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MINIMUM LEASE PAYMENTS

NOTE 11 – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Preferred Stock

The Company’s issued and outstanding preferred stock, par value $0.00001 per share, at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was 989,000 and 988,000, respectively. The Board, without further stockholder approval, may issue preferred stock in one or more series from time to time and fix or alter the designations, relative rights, priorities, preferences, qualifications, limitations and restrictions of the shares of each series.

Series A Preferred Stock

The Company had authorized 4,000,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), of which no shares were issued or outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Each share of Series A Preferred Stock, when outstanding, could have been converted into one share of Common Stock.

Series B Preferred Stock

The Company had authorized 1,200,000 shares of Series B Preferred Stock, par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series B Preferred Stock”), of which 488,000 were issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock may be converted into one share of Common Stock.

Series C Preferred Stock

On February 13, 2023, the Company increased the authorized number of Series C Preferred Stock from 250 to 2,000 shares, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Series C Preferred Stock”), by filing a Certificate of Designation of the Preferences, Rights, and Limitations of the Series C Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. On July 8, 2020, the Company amended the terms of the Series C Preferred Stock filed a Certificate of Designation of the Preferences, Rights, and Limitations of the Series C Preferred Stock with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The holders of shares of the Series Preferred C Stock are now entitled to 2,000,000 votes for every share of our Series Preferred C Stock held. The holders of the Series Preferred C Stock are not entitled to receive dividends. Upon any liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of the Company, whether voluntary or involuntary, before any distribution or payment will be made to the holders of any stock ranking junior to the Series C Preferred Stock, the holders of the Series C Preferred Stock will be entitled to be paid out of the Company’s assets an amount equal to $1.00 in the aggregate for all issued and outstanding shares of the Series C Preferred Stock (as adjusted for any stock dividends, combinations, splits, recapitalizations, and the like with respect to such shares) (the “Preference Value”). After the payment of the full applicable Preference Value of each share of the Series C Preferred Stock, our remaining assets legally available for distribution, if any, will be distributed ratably to the holders of the Common Stock. The Series C Preferred Stock has conversion rights, whereby each share of the Series C Preferred Stock automatically converts into one share of Common Stock on the one-year anniversary of the issuance date.

At June 30, 2023, 1,000 shares of Series C Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding, and at December 31, 2022, no shares of Series C Preferred Stock were issued and outstanding.

Series D Preferred Stock

The Company had authorized 500,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock, par value of $0.00001 per share (the “Series D Preferred Stock”), of which 500,000 shares were issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. Each share of the Series D Preferred Stock may be converted into 1,000 shares of Common Stock.

Common Stock

On February 13, 2023, the Company increased the authorized number of shares of Common Stock from 2,500,000,000 to 10,500,000,000 shares, par value $0.00001 per share (the “Common Stock”), by filing a Certificate of Amendment to the amended and restated Certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware. The Company has authorized 10,500,000,000 shares of the Common Stock, of which 2,294,940,557 shares were issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023, and 2,000,276,378 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 2022, respectively.

Equity Transactions

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 28,000,000 shares of Common Stock for payment of financing costs of $126,000.

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 199,500,000 shares of Common Stock with a fair value of $897,750 upon the conversion of $390,543 of principal, and $47,357 of accrued interest on its secured convertible debentures, at an average price of $0.0022 resulting in a loss on extinguishment of debt of $549,850 (see Note 8).

During the six months ended June 30, 2023, the Company issued an aggregate of 67,164,179 shares of Common Stock on the cashless exercise of warrants.

2023 Equity Purchase Agreement

Pursuant to an Equity Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) dated as of March 30, 2023 (the “EPA”), the Company (i) agreed to sell to the same entity with whom we had entered into the Securities Purchase Agreement dated as of March 13, 2023 up to $5,000,000.00 (the “Maximum Commitment Amount”) of shares of our Common Stock (the “Put Shares”) and (ii) granted to that Investor a Common Stock Purchase Warrant (the “Warrant”) that is exercisable for the purchase of up to an aggregate of 56,000,000 shares (the “Warrant Shares”) of our Common Stock.

Upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to direct the Investor, by delivery to the Investor of a Put Notice from time to time, to purchase shares of our Common Stock (i) in a minimum amount not less than $25,000.00 and (ii) in a maximum amount up to the lesser of (a) $500,000.00 or (b) 150% of the Average Daily Trading Value of our Common Stock (as defined in the Purchase Agreement). At any time and from time to time through and including March 30, 2025 (the “Commitment Period”), except as provided in the Purchase Agreement, the Company may deliver a Put Notice to the Investor.

The Commitment Period commences on the Execution Date, and ends on the earlier of (i) the date on which the Investor shall have purchased Put Shares pursuant to the Purchase Agreement equal to the Maximum Commitment Amount, (ii) March 30, 2025, (iii) written notice of termination by the Company to the Investor (which shall not occur during any Valuation Period or at any time that the Investor holds any of the Put Shares), (iv) the Registration Statement for the Put Shares is no longer effective after its initial effective date, or (v) the date that, pursuant to or within the meaning of any Bankruptcy Law, the Company commences a voluntary case or any person commences a proceeding against the Company, a Custodian is appointed for the Company or for all or substantially all of its property, or the Company makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors.

We also granted the Warrant to purchase up to an aggregate of the 56,000,000 Warrant Shares. The Warrant has a five-year term and is immediately exercisable at an exercise price of $0.0045 per share, subject to adjustment and is exercisable by the then-holder on a “cashless” basis. The Warrant contains an adjustment provision that, subject to certain exceptions, reduces the exercise price if we issue shares of Common Stock or common stock equivalents at a price lower than the then-current exercise price of the Warrant. Any stock splits, reverse stock splits, recapitalizations, mergers, combinations and asset sales, stock dividends, and similar events will result in an equitable adjustment of the exercise price of the Warrant and, in certain circumstances, the number of Warrant Shares. The Warrant is subject to an “exercise blocker,” such that the Investor cannot exercise any portion of the Warrant that would result in the Investor and its affiliates holding more than 4.99% of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Common Stock following such exercise (excluding, for purposes of such determination, shares of the Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the Warrant or Put Notice that had not then been exercised, respectively). The fair value of the warrants was determined to be $163,000 and was recorded as a finance cost in the statement of operations.

NOTE 12 – SHARE BASED COMPENSATION

Common Stock Issuable

On August 12, 2015, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement with Robert Clark (the “Clark Employment Agreement”). On December 1, 2016, the Company entered into an Amendment to Employment Agreement (the “Clark Amendment” and, together with the Clark Employment Agreement, the “Amended Clark Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the terms of the Amendment Clark Employment Agreement, the Company agreed to issue, among other securities, 200,000,000 shares of the Common Stock. Immediately, Mr. Clark decided to defer receipt of 80,000,000 of such shares; thus leaving 120,000,000 shares of the Common Stock to be issued to him.

The 120,000,000 shares of the Common Stock were issued to Mr. Clark, as follows: (i) on October 28, 2015, the Company issued 30,000,000 of such shares; (ii) on March 2, 2016, the Company issued 40,000,000 of such, and (iii) on Mary 16, 2016, the Company issued 50,000,000 of such shares. On April 19, 2018, (i) 40,000,000 shares were cancelled and returned to the Company, and on July 31, 2019, (ii) an additional 50,000,000 shares were cancelled and returned to the Company. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2019, the Company owed to Mr. Clark an aggregate of 169,999,860 shares to be reissued to him upon his request pursuant to the terms of the oral agreement with him which were valued at $1,386,497 based on their fair value at the date of grant. The amounts are reflected as common stock issuable as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022.

Issuance of Class C Preferred Stock to a related party

On February 16, 2023, we issued 1,000 shares of our Series C Preferred Stock to Robert Clark, CEO and major shareholder. The Company determined the fair value of the shares was $185,000 using a monte carlo valuation method. We issued these shares of common stock pursuant to the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as not involving a public offering.

Summary of Warrants

A summary of warrants for the six months ended June 30, 2023 is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF SUMMARY OF WARRANTS

Information relating to outstanding warrants at June 30, 2023, summarized by exercise price, is as follows:

SCHEDULE OF OUTSTANDING WARRANTS