METAWORKS PLATFORMS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2018 September (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2018
[ ] 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 000-55049
ICOX INNOVATIONS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 27-3098487 | |
(State or other jurisdiction | (I.R.S. Employer | |
of incorporation or organization) | Identification No. |
4101 Redwood Ave, Building F, Los Angeles, CA 90066
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
424.570.9446
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. | Yes [X] No [ ] |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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). | Yes [X] 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 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 | [X] | |
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 [ ] No [X] |
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 20,874,524 common shares issued and outstanding as at November 9, 2018.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Our unaudited financial statements are stated in United States dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
It is the opinion of management that the unaudited interim financial statements for the periods ending September 30, 2018 and September 30, 2017 include all adjustments necessary in order to ensure that the unaudited interim financial statements are not misleading.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
September 30, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,555,071 | $ | 214,993 | ||||
Accounts receivable, related party | - | 500,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses | 75,181 | 30,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses, related party | 15,000 | 35,000 | ||||||
Deferred service costs | 597,196 | 21 | ||||||
Related party loans receivable and related accrued interest | 1,261,762 | 100,752 | ||||||
Total Current Assets | 3,504,210 | 880,766 | ||||||
Investment, related party | 37 | 37 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 3,504,247 | $ | 880,803 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current Liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 272,618 | $ | 131,303 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party | 50,520 | 51,616 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities | 323,138 | 182,919 | ||||||
Convertible notes payable | 500,325 | 500,325 | ||||||
Accrued interest on convertible notes | 100,861 | 52,949 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 924,324 | 736,193 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies | - | - | ||||||
Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized; 20,874,524 and 11,600,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively | 20,875 | 11,600 | ||||||
Additional paid-in-capital | 6,237,076 | 826,018 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (3,678,028 | ) | (693,008 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders’ Equity | 2,579,923 | 144,610 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 3,504,247 | $ | 880,803 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||||||
Service revenue | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||||
Total revenues | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expense | 809,153 | 67,022 | 1,834,738 | 102,166 | ||||||||||||
Consulting fees, related party | 105,000 | - | 455,000 | - | ||||||||||||
Service costs | 78,421 | - | 651,341 | - | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 992,574 | 67,022 | 2,941,079 | 102,166 | ||||||||||||
Net loss from operations | (992,574 | ) | (67,022 | ) | (2,941,079 | ) | (102,166 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income, related party | 11,762 | - | 11,960 | - | ||||||||||||
Note interest expense | (16,146 | ) | (6,090 | ) | (55,901 | ) | (21,529 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense) | (4,384 | ) | (6,090 | ) | (43,941 | ) | (21,529 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for taxes | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (996,958 | ) | $ | (73,112 | ) | $ | (2,985,020 | ) | $ | (123,695 | ) | ||||
Loss per common share – Basic and diluted | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.19 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted | 20,874,524 | 6,000,000 | 15,710,686 | 6,000,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 | |||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||
Net loss for the period | $ | (2,985,020 | ) | $ | (123,695 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 43,039 | - | ||||||
Stock-based compensation, related party | 144,305 | - | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, related party | 500,000 | - | ||||||
Prepaid expense | (45,181 | ) | - | |||||
Prepaid expense, related party | 20,000 | - | ||||||
Deferred service costs | (597,175 | ) | - | |||||
Accrued interest receivable, related party | (11,010 | ) | - | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 141,315 | - | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses, related party | (1,096 | ) | (38,873 | ) | ||||
Accrued interest on notes payable | 47,912 | 21,529 | ||||||
Net cash (used in) operating activities | (2,742,911 | ) | (141,039 | ) | ||||
Investing activities | ||||||||
Repayment of loan issued to related party | 100,000 | - | ||||||
Loan issued to related party | (1,250,000 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (1,150,000 | ) | - | |||||
Financing activities | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes payable | - | 280,000 | ||||||
Proceeds from issuance of loans payable | 400,000 | - | ||||||
Repayment of loans payable | (400,000 | ) | - | |||||
Proceeds from share issuance | 5,468,195 | - | ||||||
Less share issue cost | (235,206 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 5,232,989 | 280,000 | ||||||
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | 1,340,078 | 138,961 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period | 214,993 | 56,050 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period | $ | 1,555,071 | $ | 195,011 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | ||||||||
Cash paid in interest | $ | 7,989 | $ | - | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes | $ | - | $ | - |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
1. NATURE AND CONTINUANCE OF OPERATIONS
ICOx Innovations Inc. (the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 20, 2010, with an authorized capital of 75,000,000 common shares, having a par value of $0.001 per share. During the period ended December 31, 2010, the Company commenced operations by issuing shares and developing its publishing service business, focused on representing authors to publishers.
On February 14, 2018, the Company changed its name from “AppCoin Innovations Inc.” to “ICOx Innovations Inc.”
On August 17, 2018, a subsidiary of the Company changed its name from “AppCoin Innovations (USA) Inc.” to “ICOx USA, Inc.”
The Company’s new business model is to provide a turnkey set of services for companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. The Company will enable its customers to focus on their core competencies while providing the necessary resources and expertise to execute a strategy that will enable companies to integrate new blockchain plus cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. The Company will be compensated on a fee-for-services model. The Company may also accept tokens or coins in payment for its services, to the extent permitted under applicable law.
The Company’s services will include strategic planning, project planning, structure development and administration, business plan modeling, technology development support, whitepaper preparation, due diligence reporting, governance planning and management.
Going Concern
These consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes the Company will be able to realize its assets and discharge its liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. The Company has incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $3,678,028 and $693,008 as of September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively, and further losses are anticipated in the pursuit of the Company’s new service business opportunity, raising substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company generating profitable operations in the future and/or obtaining the necessary financing to meet its obligations and repay its liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management intends to finance operating costs over the next twelve months with existing cash on hand, loans from directors and/or the private placement of common stock.
In order to address the above factors, during the nine months ended September 30, 2018, the Company completed private placements of an aggregate of 9,113,659 shares of common stock at a price of $0.60 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $5,468,195.
The financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Basis of Consolidation
The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information, and with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) to Form 10-Q and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements furnished reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. Unaudited interim results are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full fiscal year. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2017 and notes thereto contained in the information as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, which was filed with the SEC on April 2, 2018.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of interim condensed 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and these differences could be material.
Earnings per Share
The Company computes earnings (loss) per share in accordance with ASC 105, “Earnings per Share” which requires presentation of both basic and diluted earnings per share on the face of the statement of operations. Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of outstanding common shares during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share gives effect to all dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. At September 30, 2018, common shares from the conversion of debt (11,760,208 shares) (Note 3) and exercise of stock options (880,553 shares) (Note 9) have been excluded as their effect is anti-dilutive. At September 30, 2017, common shares from the conversion of debt (7,159,969 shares) and exercise of stock options (nil) have been excluded as their effect is anti-dilutive.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 606, Revenue Recognition.
The Company primarily generates revenues from professional services consulting agreements. These arrangements are generally entered into on a contingent fee basis. There is no prepayment or retainer required prior to performing services and the entire fees is earned on a contingent basis. The Company also provides monthly post-business launch support services. The recurring monthly post-business launch support services are recognized as revenue each month that the subscription is maintained.
The Company generally enters into arrangements for which revenues are contingent upon achieving a pre-determined deliverable or future outcome. Any contingent revenue for these arrangements is not recognized until the contingency is resolved and collectability is reasonably assured.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONT’D)
Differences between the timing of billings and the recognition of revenue are recognized as either unbilled revenue (a component of accounts receivable) or deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheet. Revenues recognized for services performed but not yet billed to clients are recorded as unbilled revenue.
Reimbursable expenses, including those relating to travel, other out-of-pocket expenses and any third-party costs, are included as a component of revenues. Typically, an equivalent amount of reimbursable expenses are included in total direct client service costs. Taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are presented in the statement of operations on a net basis.
Service costs
The Company’s policy is to defer direct service costs that relate to the earning of contingent fee revenue. These deferred costs are expensed when the contingent fee revenue is recognized or when the earning the contingent fee revenue is in doubt.
Reclassification
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 2017 financial statements in order for them to conform to the 2018 presentation. Such reclassifications have no impact on the Company’s financial position or results or operations.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
Statement of Cash Flows (ASU 2016-15)
This update provides specific guidance to clarify how entities should classify certain cash receipts and cash payments on the statement of cash flows. The update also clarifies the application of the predominance principle when cash receipts and cash payments have aspects of more than one class of cash flows. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of this update had no material effect on our financial statements.
Financial Instruments – Recognition and Measurement (ASU 2016-01)
This update retains the current accounting for classifying and measuring investments in debt securities and loans, but requires equity investments to be measured at fair value with subsequent changes recognized in net income, except for those accounted for under the equity method or requiring consolidation. The Company adopted this standard effective January 1, 2018. The adoption of this update had no material effect on our financial statements.
Future Accounting Pronouncements
Leases (ASU 2016-02)
In February 2016, the FASB issued new guidance, ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The main difference between current U.S. GAAP and the new guidance is the recognition of lease liabilities based on the present value of remaining lease payments and corresponding lease assets for operating leases under current U.S. GAAP with limited exception. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures are also required by the new guidance. Topic 842 is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods) beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the amendments to determine if they have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, cash flows or disclosures.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses of Financial Instruments, which changes the methodology for measuring credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. This guidance will be effective for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the process of evaluating the impact of the adoption of this ASU on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
3. NOTES PAYABLE
The Company has convertible notes outstanding as at September 30, 2018 and are as follows:
Start Date | Maturity Date | Rate | Principal | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||
Note 1(1) | 09-14-2015 | 09-14-2020 | 18 | % | $ | 73,825 | $ | 40,448 | $ | 114,273 | ||||||||||
Note 2(1) | 12-30-2016 | 12-30-2021 | 18 | % | 50,000 | 15,756 | 65,756 | |||||||||||||
Note 3(1) | 12-30-2016 | 12-30-2021 | 18 | % | 21,500 | 6,775 | 28,275 | |||||||||||||
Note 4(1) | 03-02-2017 | 03-02-2022 | 18 | % | 20,000 | 5,691 | 25,691 | |||||||||||||
Note 5(1) | 06-08-2017 | 06-08-2022 | 18 | % | 10,000 | 2,362 | 12,362 | |||||||||||||
Note 6(2) | 10-30-2017 | 10-30-2020 | 10 | % | 250,000 | 22,945 | 272,945 | |||||||||||||
Note 7(2) | 10-30-2017 | 10-30-2020 | 10 | % | 75,000 | 6,884 | 81,884 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 500,325 | $ | 100,861 | $ | 601,186 |
(1) The note may be converted into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.03 per share.
(2) The note may be converted into shares of common stock of the Company at a conversion price of $0.10 per share.
The balances of the convertible notes outstanding as at December 31, 2017 are as follows:
Start Date | Maturity Date | Rate | Principal | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||
Note 1(1) | 09-14-2015 | 09-14-2020 | 18 | % | $ | 73,825 | $ | 30,509 | $ | 104,334 | ||||||||||
Note 2(1) | 12-30-2016 | 12-30-2021 | 18 | % | 50,000 | 9,025 | 59,025 | |||||||||||||
Note 3(1) | 12-30-2016 | 12-30-2021 | 18 | % | 21,500 | 3,880 | 25,380 | |||||||||||||
Note 4(1) | 03-02-2017 | 03-02-2022 | 18 | % | 20,000 | 2,998 | 22,998 | |||||||||||||
Note 5(1) | 06-08-2017 | 06-08-2022 | 18 | % | 10,000 | 1,016 | 11,016 | |||||||||||||
Note 6(2) | 10-30-2017 | 10-30-2020 | 10 | % | 250,000 | 4,247 | 254,247 | |||||||||||||
Note 7(2) | 10-30-2017 | 10-30-2020 | 10 | % | 75,000 | 1,274 | 76,274 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 500,325 | $ | 52,949 | $ | 553,274 |
Based upon the balances as of September 30, 2018, the convertible notes and the related interest will come due in the following years:
Principal | Interest | Total | ||||||||||
2018 | $ | - | $ | - | $ | - | ||||||
2019 | - | - | - | |||||||||
2020 | 398,825 | 70,277 | 469,102 | |||||||||
2021 | 71,500 | 22,531 | 94,031 | |||||||||
2022 | 30,000 | 8,053 | 38,053 | |||||||||
Total | $ | 500,325 | $ | 100,861 | $ | 601,186 |
4. LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY
On March 13, 2018, we entered into a loan agreement with Michael Blum, our Chief Financial Officer, whereby Mr. Blum advanced $100,000 to us. The principal amount of $100,000 is repayable on demand (but no longer than a term of six months) and bears simple interest at a rate of 12% per annum, which is payable upon repayment of the principal amount of $100,000. We are entitled to repay the whole or any portion of the principal amount of $100,000, plus accrued interest on the portion of the principal amount of $100,000 being repaid, at any time. The loan agreement provides that we must, within five days of the release of funds to us from our private placement of subscription receipts that closed in March 2018, repay the principal amount of $100,000 plus accrued interest in full. The loan agreement also provides that if we obtain any indebtedness on terms that are superior to the terms set forth in the loan agreement, then the terms under the loan agreement will be deemed to be amended, as of March 13, 2018, to match such superior terms in a manner and on terms as nearly equivalent as practicable to such superior terms. The loan was repaid on June 1, 2018 with interest of $2,630.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
4. LOANS PAYABLE – RELATED PARTY (CONT’D)
On March 27, 2018, we entered into a loan agreement with Greg Burnett, a member of our Advisory Board, whereby Mr. Burnett advanced $100,000 to us. The principal amount of $100,000 is repayable on demand (but no longer than a term of six months) and bears simple interest at a rate of 12% per annum, which is payable upon repayment of the principal amount of $100,000. We are entitled to repay the whole or any portion of the principal amount of $100,000, plus accrued interest on the portion of the principal amount of $100,000 being repaid, at any time. The loan agreement provides that we must, within five days of the release of funds to us from our private placement of subscription receipts that closed in March 2018, repay the principal amount of $100,000 plus accrued interest in full. The loan agreement also provides that if we obtain any indebtedness on terms that are superior to the terms set forth in the loan agreement, then the terms under the loan agreement will be deemed to be amended, as of March 27, 2018, to match such superior terms in a manner and on terms as nearly equivalent as practicable to such superior terms. The loan was repaid on June 4, 2018 with interest of $2,268.
On April 13, 2018, we entered into a loan agreement with a lender whereby the lender advanced $200,000 to us. The principal amount of $200,000 is repayable on demand (but no longer than a term of six months) and bears simple interest at a rate of 12% per annum, which is payable upon repayment of the principal amount of $200,000. We are entitled to repay the whole or any portion of the principal amount of $200,000, plus accrued interest on the portion of the principal amount of $200,000 being repaid, at any time. The loan was repaid on June 12, 2018 with interest of $3,090.
5. NOTES RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY
On July 9, 2018, we entered into a loan agreement with Ryde Holding Inc. (“Ryde”) (formerly “WENN Digital Inc.”) whereby we provided to Ryde a loan in the principal amount of $750,000. The principal amount of the loan bears interest at the rate of 2% per annum, provided, however, any amounts not paid when due will immediately commence accruing interest at the default rate of 10% per annum. The principal amount of the loan, any accrued and unpaid interest thereon, and any other amounts owing under the loan maters on the earlier of (i) March 9, 2019 and (ii) the closing by Ryde of a minimum of $3,000,000 in financings, in the aggregate, whether through the sale of KodakCoins, equity or otherwise. Ryde can prepay all outstanding amounts on 10 days’ notice to our company.
As a condition for entering into the loan agreement, Ryde GmbH, a subsidiary of Ryde, provided a corporate guarantee dated July 9, 2018 to our company, pursuant to which Ryde GmbH unconditionally guaranteed and promised to pay our company on demand all amounts that become due from Ryde under the loan agreement with Ryde and any other amounts that we may in the future loan or advance to Ryde.
Also, as a condition for entering into the loan agreement, Ryde entered into the amendment no. 2, dated as of July 9, 2018, to the business service agreement dated December 29, 2017 as amended as of March 15, 2018, with our company. Pursuant to the amendment no. 2, our company and Ryde agreed that each party will be responsible for its respective expenses and agreed not to charge any out of pocket expenses to the other party unless expressly approved by the other party in advance in writing. As of September 30, 2018, interest of $3,411 has been earned.
On July 27, 2018, we entered into a loan agreement with Ryde whereby we provided to Ryde a loan in the principal amount of $500,000. This loan is unsecured, will mature on the earlier of eight (8) months from the date of issuance or the closing by Ryde of a minimum of $4,250,000 in financings, in the aggregate, whether through the sale of KodakCoins, equity, or otherwise and will bear interest at the rate of 12% interest per annum. However, any amounts not paid when due shall immediately commence accruing interest at the default rate of 18% per annum. As of September 30, 2018, interest of $8,351 has been earned.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
5. NOTES RECEIVABLE – RELATED PARTY (CONT’D)
Effective Date | Maturity Date | Rate | Principal | Interest | Total | |||||||||||||||
Note 1 | 07-09-2018 | 03-09-2018 | 2 | % | $ | 750,000 | $ | 3,411 | $ | 753,411 | ||||||||||
Note 2(1) | 07-27-2018 | 03-27-2018 | 12 | % | 500,000 | 8,351 | 508,351 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,250,000 | $ | 11,762 | $ | 1,261,762 |
(1) The $500,000 was issued in four tranches and the interest is calculated based on the dates that those tranches were issued.
6. COMMITMENTS
Starting May 1, 2018, the Company entered into a contract to lease its premises. The contract is effective until February 28, 2020 and is for $16,500 per month.
The following are the future minimum lease payments as at September 30, 2018:
Total | ||||
2018 | $ | 49,500 | ||
2019 | 198,000 | |||
2020 | 33,000 | |||
Total | $ | 280,500 |
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In support of the Company’s efforts and cash requirements, it may rely on advances from stockholders until such time as the Company can support its operations through revenue generation or attain adequate financing through sales of its equity or traditional debt financing. There is no formal written commitment for continued support by stockholders. Amounts represent advances or amounts paid in satisfaction of liabilities.
The Company’s office premises were provided to it at no cost by one of its directors until April 30, 2018. This director did not take any fees for serving as director during the period ended September 30, 2018.
In October 2017, the Company signed an agreement with a company in which the Company’s Chairman is a director, officer, and 30.5% shareholder, to provide strategic management services. The agreement is for a two-year term that will automatically be renewed unless: (i) mutually agreed to by Business Instincts Group, Inc. (“BIG”) and us, or (ii) written notice of non-renewal is provided by the non-renewing party to the other at least 90 days prior to the end of the term. The agreement can be terminated by either party, without cause, at any time upon the provision of 90 days written notice to the other party. This agreement committed the Company to pay $35,000 a month and a signing bonus of $100,000 payable as follows: (i) $50,000 upon closing of up to $750,000 of equity financing and (ii) $50,000 payable on signing of the first client agreement. On June 26, 2018, the agreement was amended to pay $105,000 a month as of June 1, 2018 and pay a bonus of $280,000. $140,000 of the bonus has been paid with the remaining portion to be paid upon signing of two additional clients. As of September 30, 2018, the Company had trade and other payables owing to this related party of $50,520.
Future minimum payments per the agreement are:
2018 | $ | 315,000 | ||
2019 | 1,050,000 | |||
Total | $ | 1,365,000 |
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONT’D)
On December 29, 2017, the Company signed a master service agreement with Ryde, a company in which there is a common director. The agreement was amended on March 15, 2018, pursuant to which the Company changed the scope of services to provide Ryde with the services in connection with Ryde’s development of an image rights management and protection platform (the “Platform”) using blockchain technology, including (i) the business development and technical services, (ii) the business launch services and (iii) the post-business launch support services. The business services agreement with Ryde provides that the fees for the services provided in connection with the development and launch of the Platform (the business development and technical services and business launch services) were deemed earned on the date of execution of the business services agreement. The Company has waived Ryde’s requirement to pay the $250,000 fixed fee in connection with the business development and technical services as a concession. The Company has recognized the business development and technical service fee of $500,000 during the year end December 31, 2017, paid in January by Ryde upon the completion of its first round of pre-ICO fundraising. Also, as a condition for entering into the loan agreement (Note 5), Ryde entered into the amendment no. 2, dated as of July 9, 2018, to the business service agreement dated December 29, 2017 as amended as of March 15, 2018, with our company. Pursuant to the amendment no. 2, the Company and Ryde agreed that each party will be responsible for its respective expenses and agreed not to charge any out of pocket expenses to the other party unless expressly approved by the other party in advance in writing.
On October 29, 2018, Ryde entered into amendment no. 3. Under the amendment no. 3, the Company agreed to provide to Ryde the services from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 (the “2018-19 Services”) consisting of corporate development and governance, business development and technical services, business awareness services, financial and administrative services, and media management services. In addition, the Company agreed to provide to Ryde the monthly services from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (the “2020 Monthly Services”) consisting of board and corporate strategy management and board and corporate governance management.
In consideration for the 2018-19 Services, Ryde agreed to pay a fixed fee of $1,100,000, which is deemed earned as of October 1, 2018, under the agreement, but is not due and payable until Ryde closes on the sale of Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (“SAFTs”), equity, or token financings, joint venture financings, or any of its affiliates, in a minimum aggregate amount of $12,000,000, including closings occurring prior to October 1, 2018. In consideration for the 2020 Monthly Services fees, Ryde agreed to pay a monthly fee of $35,000 at the beginning of each month commencing January 1, 2020. All fees and other amounts paid to the Company with respect to the Company’s services provided prior to the amendment no. 3 have been earned in connection with the prior services and will not be credited against any of the above fees or other amounts due under the amendment no. 3.
In addition, the amendment no. 3 provides for additional fees for the 2018-19 Services relating to success of Ryde’s business, including the engagement of an investment banker and certain financing milestones and additional fees and milestone fees relating to the achievements of certain net revenues and creation of a business relationship that increases the value of Ryde. The Company will not provide any services related to any financings to be conducted by Ryde. The Company will also receive 20 million tokens based upon 100 million tokens issued, which number will be increased on a pro rata basis, if at any time, Ryde issues more than 100 million tokens (the “Token Fee”). The Token Fee has been previously earned and will be issued in connection with the first release of any tokens to any party.
However, if the business services agreement is terminated before December 31, 2019, (a) the fee for the 2018-19 Services will be immediately due in full (but only if the foregoing $12,000,000 financing is closed either before or after the termination date), (b) any additional fees and milestone fees earned will be immediately paid in full (if the condition precedent/milestones are achieved), (c) the Token Fee will be immediately transferred to the Company, and (d) any future adjustment in the number of tokens issued by Ryde, to over 100,000,000, will result in the immediately issuance to our company of 20% of such additional tokens.
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONT’D)
The amendment no. 3 provides that the business services agreement will continue until December 31, 2020 unless earlier terminated by either party, provided, however, the term of the 2020 Monthly Services will automatically renew for successive one year periods after December 31, 2020, which renewal term can be terminated by either party with 30 days advanced written notice. The amendment no. 3 also provides that the Company may terminate the business services agreement upon the provision of 30 days written notice to Ryde. Ryde may terminate the business services agreement after December 31, 2019, upon the provision of 30 days written notice to the Company. If the Company or Ryde provides such notice, the Company or Ryde, as applicable, may immediately terminate the business services agreement and the Company will be entitled to no further compensation except for any fees earned prior to the date of the termination and other fees discussed above, which are due regardless of such early termination.
The Company has agreed that Ryde will not be responsible for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the Company in connection with the performance of the services. In addition, the Company has agreed to pay, and otherwise be financially responsible for (including through the reimbursement of disbursements made by Ryde and its affiliates), (i) all legal costs and expenses incurred by Ryde, the Company and any of their affiliates in connection with the Ryde Offering; (ii) all business and travel expenses incurred by Ryde, the Company and any of their affiliates in connection the Ryde Offering; and (iii) all fees and expenses incurred by Ryde in connection with its conversion of cryptocurrencies into US dollars in connection with the Ryde Offering, including bank, exchange and other similar fees and expenses. Ryde will have the right to deduct any such amounts from the fees otherwise payable by it to the Company and apply such deducted amounts to the payments to the Company.
The Company’s chairman and one of its directors, Cameron Chell, is a director, officer and an indirect shareholder of Business Instincts Group Inc. which owns 10% of the common stock of Ryde and he is also a director, officer and indirect shareholder of Blockchain Merchant Group, Inc. which owns 2.5% of the common stock of Ryde and the Company owns 7.5% of the common stock of Ryde. Mr. Chell is also a director, chairman, and officer of Ryde. Mr. Elliott is a former officer of Ryde.
8. SHARE CAPITAL
On March 12 and 19, 2018, we completed private placements of an aggregate of 9,113,659 subscription receipts at a price of $0.60 per subscription receipt for aggregate gross proceeds of $5,468,195. The escrow release condition (as defined below) was met, and each subscription receipt converted into one share of the Company’s common stock, for no additional consideration. The escrow release condition was the receipt by the Company of conditional approval for the listing of the shares of the Company’s common stock on a Canadian stock exchange. In connection with the closing of the private placements, the Company paid cash finder’s fees in the aggregate amount of $29,400 and the Company issued 160,865 shares of common stock at a deemed price of $0.60 per share as the finder’s fee.
In connection with this private placement, the Company agreed with each subscriber who purchased shares to prepare and file a registration statement with respect to 50% of the shares issued with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission within 90 days following the closing of the private placement and agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to have the registration statement declared effective by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission as soon as possible after filing.
None of the securities issued in the private placement have been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and none of them may be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the 1933 Act.
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company has adopted the 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (“the Plan”) under which non-transferable options to purchase common shares of the Company may be granted to directors, officers, employees, or consultants of the Company. The terms of the Plan provide that our board of directors may grant options to acquire common shares of the Company at not less than 100% of the greater of: (i) the fair market value of the shares underlying the options on the grant date and (ii) the fair market value of the shares underlying the options on the date preceding the grant date at terms of up to ten years. No amounts are paid or payable by the recipient on receipt of the options. As of December 31, 2017, the maximum number of options available for grant was 3,000,000 shares. On January 22, 2018, the maximum number of options available for grant was increased to 3,900,000 shares. As of September 30, 2018, there are 3,400,000 stock options issued (December 31, 2017 – 2,900,000) and 500,000 stock options unissued (December 31, 2017 – 100,000).
On February 9, 2018, the Company granted a total of 100,000 stock options to a director. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. The stock options are exercisable as follows:
(i) | 1/3 upon the date of grant; |
(ii) | 1/3 on the first anniversary date; and |
(iii) | 1/3 on the second anniversary date. |
On February 16, 2018, the Company granted a total of 75,000 stock options to two consultants. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. The stock options are exercisable as follows:
(i) | 1/3 on the first anniversary date; |
(ii) | 1/3 on the second anniversary date; and |
(iii) | 1/3 on the third anniversary date. |
On May 17, 2018, the Company granted a total of 100,000 stock options to a director. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. The stock options are exercisable as follows:
(i) | 2,778 upon the date of grant; |
(ii) | 2,778 on the 17th of each of the following 34 months; and |
(iii) | 2,770 on April 17, 2021. |
On June 7, 2018, the Company granted a total of 100,000 stock options to a director. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. The stock options are exercisable as follows:
(i) | 1/3 upon the date of grant; |
(ii) | 1/3 on the first anniversary date; and |
(iii) | 1/3 on the second anniversary date. |
On June 8, 2018, the Company granted 75,000 stock options to one consultant. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $0.60 per share for a period of ten years from the date of grant. The stock options become exercisable as follows:
(i) | 1/3 upon the date of grant; |
(ii) | 1/3 on the first anniversary date; and |
(iii) | 1/3 on the second anniversary date. |
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
9. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (CONT’D)
On August 15, 2018, the Company granted 50,000 stock options to one consultant. The stock options are exercisable at the exercise price of $1.00 per share for a period of two years from the date of grant. The stock options became exercisable upon the date of grant.
Stock options granted are valued at the fair value calculation based off the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average assumptions used in the calculation are as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||
2018 | 2017 | |||||||
Share price | $ | 0.60 | N/A | |||||
Exercise price | $ 0.60-1.00 | N/A | ||||||
Time to maturity (years) | 2-10 | N/A | ||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.61%-3.11 | % | N/A | |||||
Expected volatility | 50.48%-192.68 | % | N/A | |||||
Dividend per share | $ | 0.00 | N/A | |||||
Forfeiture rate | Nil | N/A |
Number of Options | Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value ($) | Weighted Average Exercise Price ($) | Weighted Average Remaining Life (Yrs) | |||||||||||||
Options outstanding, December 31, 2017 | 2,900,000 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 9.3 | ||||||||||||
Granted | 500,000 | 0.55 | 0.64 | 8.8 | ||||||||||||
Exercised | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Forfeited | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Options outstanding, September 30, 2018 | 3,400,000 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 9.0 | ||||||||||||
Options exercisable, September 30, 2018 | 880,553 | 0.15 | 0.21 | 8.7 |
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On October 19, 2018, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, ICOx USA, Inc. (“ICOx USA”), entered into a master services agreement with BitRail, LLC (“BitRail”) to develop a blockchain-based payment processing application allowing the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies (the “Payment Processing Application”) to be operated by BitRail Holdings, Inc. (“BitRail Holdings”), a company to be formed by BitRail.
Under the terms of the master services agreement, ICOx USA initially agreed to provide the services relating to the development of a web-based payment processing platform enabled by blockchain for the purchase and use of cryptocurrencies. The fee for these services will be provided at ICOx USA’s cost plus approved expenses, up to a maximum of $2,000,000. In addition, BitRail agreed that it will be responsible for paying all expenses charged by third parties to ICOx USA or BitRail relating to the master services agreement.
In addition, BitRail agreed to immediately form BitRail Holdings to conduct and operate the Payment Processing Application and the parties agreed that BitRail Holdings will initially have a board of five directors or managers, as applicable, three of which will be appointed by BilRail and two of which will be appointed by ICOx USA. In addition, the parties agreed that BitRail Holdings will issue warrants to ICOx USA allowing it to acquire up to 20% of ownership of BitRail Holdings for total consideration of $1, which warrants may be exercised by ICOx USA at any time in the future.
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ICOx Innovations Inc.
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
As of September 30, 2018 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (CONT’D)
Either ICOx USA or BitRail may terminate the master services agreement or any statement of work to be negotiated by the parties upon the provision of 30 days written notice to the other party, upon receipt of which, the non-terminating party may elect to immediately terminate the master services agreement or applicable statement of work. Upon such termination, ICOx USA will be entitled to no further compensation except for (i) any fees earned and out-of-pocket expenses incurred prior to the termination and (ii) any other amounts or consideration as set forth in any statement of work which are to be paid upon or regardless of such termination.
On October 29, 2018, Ryde entered into amendment no. 3. Under the amendment no. 3, the Company agreed to provide to Ryde the services from October 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019 (the “2018-19 Services”) consisting of corporate development and governance, business development and technical services, business awareness services, financial and administrative services, and media management services. In addition, the Company agreed to provide to Ryde the monthly services from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (the “2020 Monthly Services”) consisting of board and corporate strategy management and board and corporate governance management.
On November 5, 2018, the Company entered into five amendment agreements (each, an “Amendment Agreement”) with Oceanside Strategies Inc. (“Oceanside”), pursuant to which the Company and Oceanside agreed to amend the terms of five previously issued convertible notes (each, a “Note”) outstanding in favor of Oceanside in the aggregate principal amount of $175,325. Pursuant to the Amendment Agreements, the parties agreed to: (i) reduce the interest payable to Oceanside under the Notes from 18.0% per annum to 8.0% per annum effective as of December 1, 2018, and (ii) make the interest payable only in cash on a quarterly basis commencing as of December 1, 2018.
The Notes were issued on September 14, 2015 (with the principal amount of $73,825), December 30, 2016 (with the principal amount of $50,000), December 30, 2016 (with the principal amount of $21,500), March 2, 2017 (with the principal amount of $20,000), and June 8, 2017 (with the principal amount of $10,000).
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are projections of events, revenues, income, future economic performance or management’s plans and objectives for future operations. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of terminology such as “may”, “should”, “expect”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “predict”, “potential” or “continues” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report include or may include, among others, statements about:
● | our proposed plan of operations; | |
● | our financial and operating objectives and strategies to achieve them; | |
● | the costs and timing of our services; | |
● | our use of available funds; | |
● | our capital and funding requirements; and | |
● | our other financial or operating performances. |
The material assumptions supporting these forward-looking statements include, among other things:
● | our future growth potential, results of operations, future prospects and opportunities; | |
● | execution of our business strategy; | |
● | there being no material variations in current regulatory environments; | |
● | our operating expenses, including general and administrative expenses; | |
● | our ability to obtain any necessary financing on acceptable terms; | |
● | timing and amount of capital expenditures; | |
● | retention of skilled personnel; | |
● | continuation of current tax and regulatory regimes; and | |
● | general economic and financial market conditions. |
Although management considers these assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to it, they may prove to be incorrect.
These forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, including:
● | inability to efficiently manage our operations; | |
● | general economic and business conditions; | |
● | our negative operating cash flow; | |
● | our ability to obtain additional financing; | |
● | increases in capital and operating costs; | |
● | general cryptocurrency risks; | |
● | technological changes and developments in the blockchain and cryptocurrencies; | |
● | risks relating to regulatory changes or actions; | |
● | competition for blockchain platforms and technologies; and | |
● | other risk factors discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K filed on April 2, 2018, |
any of which may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Further, although we have attempted to identify factors that could cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results, levels of activity, performance or achievements not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended.
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While these forward-looking statements and any assumptions upon which they are based are made in good faith and reflect management’s current judgment regarding the direction of our business, actual results may vary, sometimes materially, from any estimates, predictions, projections, assumptions or other future performance suggested herein. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and Canada, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results. All forward-looking statements in this quarterly report are qualified by this cautionary statement.
All financial information contained herein is shown in United States dollars unless otherwise stated. Our financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. Unless otherwise stated, “$” refers to United States dollars.
In this quarterly report, unless otherwise specified, all references to “shares” refer to shares of common stock in the capital of our company.
As used in this quarterly report, the terms “we”, “us”, “our”, and “ICOx” mean ICOx Innovations Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, ICOx USA, Inc. (formerly AppCoin Innovations (USA) Inc.), unless otherwise specified.
Overview
We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Nevada on July 20, 2010. Following incorporation, we commenced the business of representing authors to publishers.
Our business is a services and development business that provides a turnkey set of services for companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. We anticipate that we will enable companies to focus on their core competencies while providing the necessary resources and expertise to execute a strategy that will enable companies to integrate new blockchain plus cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations. Our plan is to be compensated on a fee-for-services model. We may also accept tokens, coins or equity in payment for our services, to the extent permitted under applicable law.
On December 29, 2017, we entered into a business services agreement with Ryde Holding Inc. (“Ryde”), formerly WENN Digital Inc., on March 19, 2018, we entered into the amendment no. 1 to business services agreement dated as of March 15, 2018 with Ryde, and, on July 9, 2018, we entered into the amendment no. 2 to business services agreement dated as of July 9, 2018 with Ryde. On October 29, 2018, we entered into the amendment no. 3 to business services agreement dated as of October 29, 2018 with Ryde. Pursuant to the business services agreement, we agreed to provide Ryde with the services in connection with Ryde’s development of an image rights management and protection platform (the “Platform”) using blockchain technology, including (i) the business development and technical services, (ii) the business launch services and (iii) the post-business launch support services.
Ryde has entered into a licensing partnership agreement with Eastman Kodak Company, which announced the launch of the KODAKOne blockchain platform and KODAKCoin ICO. We are providing the services relating to the KODAKOne blockchain platform and the KODAKCoin ICO pursuant to a business services agreement dated December 29, 2017, as amended as of March 15, 2018, July 9, 2018 and October 29, 2018 with Ryde.
On October 19, 2018, we, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, ICOx USA, entered into a master services agreement with BitRail, LLC (“BitRail”) to develop a blockchain-based payment processing application allowing the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2017
Revenue
We had no revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
Operating Expenses
We incurred general and administrative expenses and related party consulting of $914,153 and $67,022 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $847,131 between the two periods. These expenses consisted primarily of consulting fees, professional fees, and other general and administrative costs. The increase in consulting fees between the two periods from $56,500 in 2017 to $342,361 in 2018 was due to the consulting agreement with Business Instincts Group Inc. to provide strategic and project management services as well as consulting agreements with our senior and executive staff. Business Instincts Group Inc. is a related party as Cameron Chell is a common director of the companies. Professional fees increased from $8,450 in 2017 to $95,895 in 2018 and the increase was primarily due to obtaining a legal opinion letter and higher review expenses. The increase in other general and administrative costs increased from $2,062 in 2017 to $475,635 in 2018 due to increased travel costs, advertising and marketing costs, compliance fees, and stock-based compensation. Service costs increased from $nil in 2017 to $78,421 in 2018 is a result of services rendered for our client in our new business or operations.
Consulting fees of $342,361 in the third quarter of 2018 relate in part to $105,000 paid to Business Instincts Group Inc., $67,500 to our directors, $48,000 paid to our president, Bruce Elliott, for management services, $41,108 paid to members of our advisory board, $30,000 paid to our chief financial officer, Michael Blum, for management services, $30,000 paid for accounting services, $16,678 in stock-based compensation, and $4,075 paid for development services.
Service fees of $78,421 in the third quarter of 2018 relate to $34,429 for legal fees, $24,757 for public relation and marketing services, $18,285 for travel, and $950 for website and graphic design.
Net Loss from Operations
We incurred net losses from operations of $996,958 and $73,112 for the three months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $923,846, primarily attributable to the factors discussed above under the heading “Operating Expenses”.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
Revenue
We had no revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017.
Operating Expenses
We incurred general and administrative expenses and related party consulting of $2,289,738 and $102,166 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $2,105,072 between the two periods. These expenses consisted primarily of consulting fees, professional fees, and other general and administrative costs. The increase in consulting fees between the two periods from $77,900 in 2017 to $1,108,887 in 2018 was due to the consulting agreement with Business Instincts Group Inc. to provide strategic and project management services as well as consulting agreements with our senior and executive staff. Business Instincts Group Inc. is a related party as Cameron Chell is a common director of the companies. Professional fees increased from $20,234 in 2017 to $214,025 in 2018 and the increase was primarily due to an increase in legal services related to the evaluation of potential business opportunities, regulatory compliance, and higher review expenses. The increase in other general and administrative costs increased from $4,022 in 2017 to $964,530 in 2018 due to increased travel costs, advertising and marketing costs, compliance fees, and stock-based compensation. Service costs increased from $nil in 2017 to $651,341 in 2018 is a result of services rendered for our client in our new business or operations.
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Consulting fees of $1,108,887 in the first nine months of 2018 relate in part to $455,000 paid to Business Instincts Group Inc., $156,511 to our directors, $122,000 paid to our president, Bruce Elliott, for management services, $98,616 paid to members of our advisory board, $90,000 paid to our chief financial officer, Michael Blum, for management services, $84,000 paid for accounting services, $47,221 paid for development services, $43,039 in stock-based compensation, and $12,500 for recruiting services.
Service fees of $651,341 in the first nine months of 2018 relate to $337,561 for public relation and marketing services, $149,845 for legal fees, $54,306 for travel, $51,700 for website and graphic design, $47,372 for management costs, $5,116 for due diligence, $2,482 for token exchange listing assistance, $1,908 to establish a social media presence, and $1,051 for office supplies.
Net Loss from Operations
We incurred net losses from operations of $2,985,020 and $123,695 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, representing an increase of $2,861,325, primarily attributable to the factors discussed above under the heading “Operating Expenses”.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Working Capital
As at September 30, 2018 | As at December 31, 2017 | |||||||
Current Assets | $ | 3,504,210 | $ | 880,766 | ||||
Current Liabilities | 323,138 | 182,919 | ||||||
Working Capital | 3,181,072 | 697,847 |
Current Assets
Current assets were $3,504,210 as at September 30, 2018 and $880,766 as at December 31, 2017. The increase in current assets as at September 30, 2018 was due to the closing of the private placement partially offset by the payment of business expenses.
Current Liabilities
Current liabilities as at September 30, 2018 were attributable to $323,138 in accounts payable and accrued expenses compared to $182,919 as at December 31, 2017.
Cash Flow
Nine months ended September 30, 2018 | Nine months ended September 30, 2017 | |||||||
Net cash (used in) operating activities | $ | (2,742,911 | ) | $ | (141,039 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (1,150,000 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 5,232,989 | 280,000 | ||||||
Net changes in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 1,340,078 | $ | 138,961 |
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Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $2,742,911 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $141,039 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017, an increase of $2,601,872. The increase in net cash used in operating activities was primarily due an increase in operating expenses and deferred service costs offset by receipts of accounts receivable and an increase in the accounts payable outstanding.
Investing Activities
Investing activities used cash of $1,150,000 for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2018 as compared to $nil for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2017. The cash used was from loans provided to Ryde in July 2018 partially offset by a repayment from the previous loan provided to Ryde.
Financing Activities
Financing activities provided cash of $5,232,989 for the nine months ended September 30, 2018 and $280,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. To help fund our operating activities until our private placement closed, we received a $100,000 loan from Michael Blum, the chief financial officer of our company, and a $100,000 loan from Greg Burnett, a member of our advisory board. These loans were repaid in June 2018 after the closing of the private placement for net proceeds of $5,232,989.
Cash Requirements
We expect that we will require $5.515 million, including our current working capital, to fund our operating expenditures for the next twelve months. Projected working capital requirements for the next twelve months are as follows:
Estimated Working Capital Expenditures During the Next Twelve Months
Operating expenses | $ | 2,015,000 | ||
General and administrative expenses | 3,350,000 | |||
Estimated costs of the listing on a Canadian stock exchange and related expenses | 150,000 | |||
Total | $ | 5,515,000 |
We plan to continue to provide the services in connection with the development and launch of the Platform (with a targeted launch prior to March 31, 2019) pursuant to the business services agreement dated December 29, 2017, as amended as of March 15, 2018, July 9, 2018 and October 29, 2018 with Ryde. As at September 30, 2018, we spent approximately $851,000 and expect to spend additional $200,000 to $300,000 in connection with the development and launch of the Platform and post-launch support.
In addition, we plan to continue to provide the services to develop a blockchain based payment processing application allowing the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies (with a targeted launch prior to January 31, 2019) pursuant a master services agreement dated October 19, 2018 with BitRail. As at September 30, 2018, we spent approximately $256,000 and expect to spend additional $100,000 to $200,000 in connection with the development and launch of the blockchain based payment processing application and post-launch support.
For the next 12 months, we plan to enter into one or two additional business services agreements with other clients on terms similar to agreements entered with Ryde or BitRail. We intend to spend between $500,000 and $1,000,000 on various expenses to assist client companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations.
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Our estimated operating expenses for the next 12 months are $2,015,000 and are comprised of blockchain platform launch related expenses such as project management and consulting, legal fees, support agents and monitoring expenses, and blockchain and software expenses, all of which are included in the amounts between $500,000 and $1,000,000 we intend to spend on various expenses to assist client companies to develop and integrate blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies into their business operations.
Our estimated general and administrative expenses for the next 12 months are $3,350,000 and are comprised of: $2,250,000 for consulting fees, of which approximately $1,260,000 is allocated to Business Instincts Group Inc., $192,000 is allocated to our president, Bruce Elliott, $120,000 is allocated to our chief financial officer, Michael Blum, $120,000 is allocated to our lead director, James P. Geiskopf, $120,000 is allocated for accounting services, $60,000 is allocated for financial services, $200,000 is allocated to our board of directors and our advisory board, $110,000 is allocated to our marketing and development consultants, and $68,000 is allocated to our public relations and marketing consultants; $250,000 for legal and professional fees (including auditing fees); $180,000 for marketing and advertising expenses; $102,000 for trade shows; $250,000 for travel expenses; $198,000 for office rent and $120,000 for miscellaneous and office expenses.
We will require additional cash resources to meet our planned capital expenditures and working capital requirements for the next 12 months. We expect to derive such cash through the sale of equity or debt securities or by obtaining a credit facility. The sale of additional equity securities will result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness will result in debt service obligations, could cause additional dilution to our stockholders, and could require us to agree to financial covenants that could restrict our operations or modify our plans to source a new business opportunity. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Failure to raise additional funds could cause our company to fail.
Going Concern
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared using generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. We have not yet established a source of revenues sufficient to cover our operating costs and to allow us to continue as a going concern. We have incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $3,678,028 as at September 30, 2018 (December 31, 2017: $693,008). Our ability to operate as a going concern is dependent on obtaining adequate capital to fund operating losses until we become profitable.
In its report on our financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, our independent registered public accounting firm included an explanatory paragraph regarding substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are not required to provide the information under this item.
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
“Disclosure controls and procedures”, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), include controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our company’s reports filed under the Exchange Act recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2018. Based on this evaluation, they concluded that, as of September 30, 2018, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective such that the information relating to us that is required to be disclosed in our SEC reports: (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms; and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
We know of no material pending legal proceedings to which our company is a party or of which any of our properties is the subject. In addition, we do not know of any such proceedings contemplated by any governmental authorities.
We know of no material proceedings in which any of our directors, officers or affiliates, or any registered or beneficial stockholder is a party adverse to our company or has a material interest adverse to our company.
As we are a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information required by this item.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Except as disclosed below, since the beginning of the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018, we have not sold any equity securities that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that were not previously reported in a quarterly report on Form 10-Q or a current report on Form 8-K.
On October 30, 2018, we entered into a sponsorship agreement with Mackie Research Capital Corporation, pursuant to which we retained Mackie Research Capital Corporation to sponsor the listing of shares of our common stock on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. Pursuant to the sponsorship agreement, we agreed to issue 30,000 shares of our common stock at a deemed price of $0.60 per share payable upon the listing of shares of our common stock on the TSX Venture Exchange in Canada. We intend to issue the shares of our common stock to one non-U.S. person (as that term is defined in Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended) in an offshore transaction relying on Regulation S and/or Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
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*Filed herewith.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ICOX INNOVATIONS INC. | |
/s/ Michael Blum | |
Michael Blum | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
(Duly Authorized Officer) | |
Dated: November 9, 2018 |
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