Nordicus Partners Corp - Quarter Report: 2023 June (Form 10-Q)
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
☒ | 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 UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 0-28034
NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION
(Name of small business issuer in its charter)
Delaware | 04-3186647 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3651 Lindell Road, Suite D565, Las Vegas, Nevada | 89103 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Issuer’s telephone number (424) 256-8560
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:
None | None | |
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share
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As of August 14, 2023, there were shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding.
NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
BALANCE SHEETS
June 30, 2023 | March 31, 2023 | |||||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 32,040 | $ | 7,149 | ||||
Receivable | 44,481 | |||||||
Prepaids and other current assets | 775 | 770 | ||||||
Total current assets | 32,815 | 52,400 | ||||||
Website | 2,639 | 2,625 | ||||||
Investment in Myson, Inc. | 1,750,000 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ | 1,785,454 | $ | 55,025 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 2,094 | $ | 1,354 | ||||
Accounts payable – related party | 7,173 | 12,127 | ||||||
Related party payable | 13,886 | 13,886 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 23,153 | 27,367 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 23,153 | 27,367 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock; $ | par value; shares authorized; shares issued and outstanding||||||||
Common stock; $ | par value; shares authorized; and shares issued; respectively10,796 | 8,296 | ||||||
Treasury stock, | shares at cost(30,328 | ) | (30,328 | ) | ||||
Common stock to be issued | 25,000 | |||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 43,994,188 | 42,246,688 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 604 | 665 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (42,237,959 | ) | (42,197,663 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 1,762,301 | 27,658 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 1,785,454 | $ | 55,025 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Officer compensation | $ | 27,000 | $ | |||||
Stock based compensation– related party | 5,009,771 | |||||||
Professional fees | 19,925 | 9,004 | ||||||
General and administrative | 4,664 | 16,359 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 51,589 | 5,035,134 | ||||||
Loss from operations | (51,589 | ) | (5,035,134 | ) | ||||
Other income: | ||||||||
Interest income | 1,913 | |||||||
Other income | 9,380 | |||||||
Total other income | 11,293 | |||||||
Loss from operations before provision for income taxes | (40,296 | ) | (5,035,134 | ) | ||||
Provision for income taxes | ||||||||
Net loss | (40,296 | ) | (5,035,134 | ) | ||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment | (61 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive Loss | $ | (40,357 | ) | $ | (5,035,134 | ) | ||
Net loss per common share – basic and diluted | $ | ) | $ | ) | ||||
Weighted average shared – basic and diluted |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2023 AND 2022
(Unaudited)
Additional | Common | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | Stock | Comprehensive | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | To be Issued | Income | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2023 | 8,296,248 | $ | 8,296 | $ | 42,246,688 | $ | (42,197,663 | ) | $ | (30,328 | ) | $ | $ | 665 | $ | 27,658 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued for stock investment | 2,500,000 | 2,500 | 1,747,500 | 1,750,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of warrants | — | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | (40,296 | ) | (61 | ) | (40,357 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2023 | 10,796,248 | $ | 10,796 | $ | 43,994,188 | $ | (42,237,959 | ) | $ | (30,328 | ) | $ | 25,000 | $ | 604 | $ | 1,762,301 |
Additional | Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Accumulated | Treasury | Comprehensive | Stockholders’ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Stock | Income | Equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2022 | 5,681,248 | $ | 5,681 | $ | 33,944,605 | $ | (33,725,447 | ) | $ | (30,328 | ) | $ | $ | 194,511 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation - fair value of warrants– related party | — | 5,009,771 | 5,009,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | (5,035,134 | ) | (5,035,134 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2022 | 5,681,248 | $ | 5,681 | $ | 38,954,376 | $ | (38,760,581 | ) | $ | (30,328 | ) | $ | $ | 169,148 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2023 | 2022 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (40,296 | ) | $ | (5,035,134 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash flows used in operating activities | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation – related party | 5,009,771 | |||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses | (19 | ) | 1,750 | |||||
Receivables | 44,481 | |||||||
Accounts payable – related party | (4,954 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 740 | (36,363 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (48 | ) | (59,976 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of warrants | 25,000 | |||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 25,000 | |||||||
Net change in cash | 24,952 | (59,976 | ) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate on cash | (61 | ) | ||||||
Cash at beginning of period | 7,149 | 245,945 | ||||||
Cash at end of period | $ | 32,040 | $ | 185,969 | ||||
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Income taxes paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Interest paid | $ | $ | ||||||
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activity: | ||||||||
Common stock issued for shares of Myson, Inc. | $ | 1,750,000 | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NORDICUS PARTNERS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2023
NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Nordicus Partners Corporation (the “Company” “Nordicus”) was founded in 1993 as a subsidiary of PolyMedica Corporation. On January 31, 2020, we completed the sale of substantially all of our assets (the “Asset Sale”) for a total purchase price of $7,250,000 pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement entered into between us and Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MCPP”). Prior to the Closing Date, we developed and manufactured advanced polymer materials which provided critical characteristics in the design and development of medical devices. Our biomaterials were marketed and sold to medical device manufacturers who used our advanced polymers in devices designed for treating a broad range of anatomical sites and disease states.
As a result of the Asset Sale, we ceased operating as a developer, manufacturer, marketer and seller of advanced polymers. Subsequent to the Closing Date, we became engaged in efforts to identify either an (i) operating company to acquire or merge with through an equity-based exchange transaction or (ii) investor interested in purchasing a majority interest in our common stock, whereby either transaction would likely result in a change in control. On October 12, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Reddington Partners LLC, a California limited liability company (“Reddington”) providing for the purchase of a total of 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding for total cash consideration of $400,000. Reddington purchased in two tranches on October 12, 2021 and March 15, 2022. of our common stock, on a post-split basis, or approximately
On March 3, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, which amendment was unanimously approved by our Board of Directors, to change our name AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation to EKIMAS Corporation.
Pursuant to the SPA, the Company effectuated a 1-for 50 reverse stock split on March 11, 2022 (the “Reverse Split”). Accordingly, on a post-split basis, the shares purchased in connection with the First Closing resulted in Reddington owning shares of our common stock. As set forth in the SPA, Reddington then purchased from us on March 15, 2022, an additional shares of our common stock, on a post-split basis (the “Second Closing”). After the issuance thereof Reddington owned shares of our common stock, or approximately 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding.
On February 23, 2023, the Company and Nordicus Partners A/S, a Danish stock corporation, consummated the transactions contemplated by that certain Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) by and among the Company, Nordicus, GK Partners, Henrik Rouf and Life Science Power House ApS (“LSPH”). GK Partners, Rouf and LSPH are collectively referred to herein as the “Sellers”, and each individually as a “Seller”). Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement the Sellers contributed, transferred, assigned and conveyed to the Company all right, title and interest in and to one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Nordicus for an aggregate of shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $ per share. As a result of the Business Combination, Nordicus became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
On May 17, 2023, the Company changed its name to Nordicus Partners Corporation and its ticker symbol to NORD.
On June 9, 2023, Tom Glaesner Larsen resigned from the Company’s board of directors, and the remaining board members appointed Henrik Keller as his replacement.
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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which management believes are necessary to fairly present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of and for the three month period ending June 30, 2023, and not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending March 31, 2024. These unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company’s accounting estimates include the collectability of receivables, useful lives of long-lived assets and recoverability of those assets, impairment in fair value of goodwill.
Concentration of Credit Risk
We maintain our cash in bank deposit accounts, the balances of which at times may exceed federally insured limits. We continually monitor our banking relationships and consequently have not experienced any losses in our accounts. We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. There were no cash equivalents as of June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements, includes the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, Nordicus Partners A/S. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Translation Adjustment
The accounts of the Company’s subsidiary are maintained in Danish krone. According to the Codification, all assets and liabilities were translated at the current exchange rate at respective balance sheets dates, members’ capital are translated at the historical rates and income statement items are translated at the average exchange rate for the period. The resulting translation adjustments are reported under other comprehensive income in accordance with the Comprehensive Income Topic of the Codification (ASC 220), as a component of Stockholders’ equity. Transaction gains and losses are reflected in the income statement.
Comprehensive Income
The Company uses SFAS 130 “Reporting Comprehensive Income” (ASC Topic 220). Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and all changes to the statements of Stockholders’ equity, except changes in paid-in capital and distributions to shareholders. Comprehensive income is included in net loss and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Stock-based Compensation
In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2018-07 allows companies to account for nonemployee awards in the same manner as employee awards. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those annual periods.
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Net income (loss) per common share is computed pursuant to section 260-10-45 of the FASB Accounting Standards Codification. Basic net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and potentially outstanding shares of common stock during the period. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding and potentially outstanding common shares assumes that the Company incorporated as of the beginning of the first period presented. As of June 30, 2023 and 2022, there were and potentially dilutive shares of common stock from warrants, respectively. Diluted shares are not presented when the effect of the computations are anti-dilutive due to the losses incurred. Accordingly, there is no difference in the amounts presented for basic and diluted loss per share.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company has implemented all new applicable accounting pronouncements that are in effect. These pronouncements did not have any material impact on the financial statements unless otherwise disclosed, and the Company does not believe that there are any other new accounting pronouncements that have been issued that might have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations.
NOTE 3 - GOING CONCERN
The Company’s 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 not yet generated any revenue and has incurred losses since inception resulting in an accumulated deficit of $42,237,959 as of June 30, 2023. As a result, we expect our funds will not be sufficient to meet our needs for more than twelve months from the date of issuance of these financial statements. Accordingly, management believes there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the Company’s recent acquisition, its 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 third parties and/or private placement of common stock. The financial statements of the Company do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
NOTE 4 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Mr. Thomas Glasner Larsen is an affiliate of GK Partners and was a member of our board of directors from February 23, 2023, until his voluntary retirement on June 9, 2023. He was also a beneficial owner of a controlling interest in Nordicus Partners A/S until its acquisition by us on February 23, 2023.
On April 11, 2022, effective April 1, 2022, we issued to GK Partners, for financial services, a warrant to immediately purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share, which expires on December 31, 2023. On February 14, 2023, GK Partners exercised a portion of its warrant for 115,000 shares. The exercise price was $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $115,000. On June 26, 2023, GK Partners exercised a portion of its warrant for 25,000 shares. The exercise price was $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $25,000.
On February 23, 2023, pursuant to the Contribution Agreement by and among the Company, Nordicus Partners A/S, GK Partners ApS (“GK Partners”), Henrik Rouf and Life Science Power House ApS (“LSPH”), we issued shares of the common stock (Note 1).
On June 20, 2023, the Company and GK Partners ApS (the “Seller”) entered into a Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”), under which the Seller sold to the Company restricted shares of common stock of Myson, Inc. In exchange, the Company issued restricted shares of its common stock to the Seller.
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Mr. Bennett Yankowitz, our chief financial officer and a director, was affiliated with legal counsel who provided us with general legal services (the “Affiliate”). We recorded legal fees to the Affiliate of $10,924 and $11,557 for the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, we had a $7,713 and $2,217 payable due to the Affiliate.
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had a receivable of $44,481, due from GK Partners. The amount was received in Q1 FY 2024.
On April 17, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an employment agreement for our chief executive officer, Henrik Rouf, and a consulting agreement for our chief financial officer, Bennett J. Yankowitz.
Mr. Rouf’s employment agreement provides for a base salary of $72,000 per year, commencing April 1, 2023, and has a term of one year.
Mr. Yankowitz’s consulting agreement provides for a base salary of $36,000 per year, commencing April 1, 2023, and has a term of one year.
NOTE 5 - PREFERRED STOCK
Preferred Stock
We have authorized shares, $ par value, Preferred Stock (the Preferred Stock”) of which shares have been issued and redeemed, therefore are not considered outstanding. In addition, shares of Preferred Stock have been designated as Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock (the “Junior Preferred Stock”) with the designations and the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions specified in the Certificate of Designation of the Junior Preferred Stock filed with the Delaware Department of State on January 28, 2008. Such number of shares may be increased or decreased by resolution of the Board of Directors; provided, that no decrease shall reduce the number of shares of Junior Preferred Stock to a number less than the number of shares then outstanding plus the number of shares reserved for issuance upon the exercise of outstanding options, rights or warrants or upon the conversion of any outstanding securities issued by us that is convertible into Junior Preferred Stock. As of June 30, 2023 and March 31, 2023, there are no shares or Preferred Stock issued or outstanding.
NOTE 6 - COMMON STOCK TRANSACTIONS
On June 26, 2023, GK Partners exercised a portion of its warrant for 25,000 shares. The exercise price was $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $25,000. As of June 30, 2023, the shares have not yet been issued by the transfer agent and are shown as common stock to be issued.
On June 20, 2023, the Company and GK Partners ApS entered into a Stock Purchase and Sale Agreement (the “Agreement”), under which the Seller sold to the Company 1,750,000, using $ per share, the closing stock price on the last business day before the agreement. As there is little to no trading of either company the Company used the $1.00 price of the recently issued and exercised warrants to value the shares. restricted shares of common stock of Myson, Inc. In exchange, the Company issued restricted shares of its common stock to GK Partners. The shares were valued at $
NOTE 7 - WARRANTS
On April 11, 2022, effective April 1, 2022, we issued to GK Partners ApS, for financial services, a warrant to immediately purchase up to 6,000,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.00 per share which expires on December 31, 2023. In determining the fair value of the warrant, we used the Black-Scholes pricing model having the following assumptions: (i) stock option exercise price of $ ; (ii) fair market value of our common stock of $ as quoted on the OTC Markets on the date of issuance of the Warrant; (iii) expected term of option of 1.75 years; (iv) expected volatility of 699.79%; (v) expected dividend rate of 0.0%; and (vi) risk-free interest rate of approximately 2.44%. As a result, we recorded stock-based compensation of approximately $ for the year ended March 31, 2023.
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On November 28, 2022, we issued 1) to David Volpe a warrant to purchase 500,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock and 2) to Bennett J. Yankowitz a warrant to purchase 250,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The warrants have an exercise price of $1.00 per share and expire on December 31, 2027. Mr. Volpe’s warrants were issued as compensation for consulting services provided to the Company. Mr. Yankowitz’s warrants were issued as compensation for his acting as the sole director and the chief executive officer of the Company. In determining the fair value of the warrants, we used the Black-Scholes pricing model having the following assumptions: (i) stock option exercise price of $ ; (ii) fair market value of our common stock of $ as quoted on the OTC Markets on the date of issuance of the Warrant; (iii) term of option of 5 years; (iv) expected volatility of approximately 206%; (v) expected dividend rate of 0.0%; and (vi) risk-free interest rate of approximately 3.88%. As a result, we recorded total stock-based compensation of approximately $ for the year ended March 31, 2023.
Number of Warrants | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Weighted Average Remaining Contract Term | Intrinsic Value | |||||||||||||
Outstanding, March 31, 2023 | 6,635,000 | $ | 1.00 | 1.21 | $ | |||||||||||
Issued | $ | — | — | |||||||||||||
Cancelled | $ | — | — | |||||||||||||
Exercised | (25,000 | ) | $ | — | — | |||||||||||
Outstanding, June 30, 2023 | 6,610,000 | $ | 1.00 | 0.96 | $ |
NOTE 8 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
In accordance with SFAS 165 (ASC 855-10) management has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date that the financial statements were issued and has determined that it does not have any material subsequent events to disclose in these financial statements except as follows:
On July 26, 2023, GK Partners exercised a portion of its warrant for an additional 25,000 shares. The exercise price was $1.00 per share for total proceeds of $25,000.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact made in this report are forward-looking. In particular, the statements herein regarding industry prospects and future results of operations or financial position are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “could,” “possibly,” “probably,” anticipates,” “projects,” “expects,” “may,” “will,” or “should” or other variations or similar words. No assurances can be given that the future results anticipated by the forward-looking statements will be achieved. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. If underlying assumptions prove inaccurate or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, our actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or, in the case of documents referred to or incorporated by reference, the date of those documents.
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our unaudited financial statements, included herewith. This discussion should not be construed to imply that the results discussed herein will necessarily continue into the future, or that any conclusion reached herein will necessarily be indicative of actual operating results in the future. Such discussion represents only the best present assessment of our management.
Corporate History
We were founded in 1993 as a subsidiary of PolyMedica Corporation (“PolyMedica”). In June 1996, PolyMedica distributed all of the shares of CardioTech International, Inc.’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, which PolyMedica owned, to PolyMedica stockholders of record. We were engaged in the business of developing advanced polymer materials for use in medical devices designed for treating a broad range of anatomical sites and disease states. In July 1999, we acquired the assets of Tyndale-Plains-Hunter (“TPH”), a manufacturer of specialty hydrophilic polyurethanes.
In April 2001, we acquired Catheter and Disposables Technology, Inc. (“CDT”), a contract manufacturer of advanced disposable medical devices. In April 2003, we acquired Gish Biomedical, Inc. (“Gish”), a manufacturer of single use cardiopulmonary bypass products. In the development of our business model, we reviewed the strategic fit of our various business operations and determined that CDT and Gish did not fit our strategic direction. Gish was sold in July 2007 and CDT was sold in March 2008.
Effective October 26, 2007, pursuant to stockholder approval, we were reincorporated from a Massachusetts corporation to a Delaware corporation. We changed our name from CardioTech International, Inc. to AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation, effective October 15, 2008.
On November 25, 2019, we entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Asset Purchase Agreement”) with Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“MCPP”) for the sale of substantially all of our assets for a total purchase price of $7,250,000. The Asset Purchase Agreement was approved by our stockholders on January 21, 2020. As a result, we ceased operating as a manufacturer and seller of advanced polymers on January 31, 2020 (the “Closing Date”). Subsequent to the Closing Date, we became engaged in efforts to identify an (i) operating company to acquire or merge with through an equity-based exchange transaction or (ii) investor interested in purchasing a majority interest in our common stock, whereby either transaction would likely result in a change in control. Although certain opportunities have been investigated to determine whether a potential merger or investment opportunity could add value for the benefit of our shareholders, we have not yet entered into any binding arrangements.
On March 3, 2020, we filed a Certificate of Amendment to the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation, which amendment was unanimously approved by our Board of Directors, to change our name AdvanSource Biomaterials Corporation to EKIMAS Corporation.
On October 12, 2021, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) with Reddington Partners LLC, a California limited liability company (“Reddington”) providing for the purchase of a total of 5,114,475 of our common stock, on a post-split basis, or approximately 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding for total cash consideration of $400,000. Reddington purchased in two tranches on October 12, 2021 and March 15, 2022.
Pursuant to the SPA, the Company effectuated a 1-for 50 reverse stock split on March 11, 2022 (the “Reverse Split”). Accordingly, on a post-split basis, the shares purchased in connection with the First Closing resulted in Reddington owning 422,725 shares of our common stock. As set forth in the SPA, Reddington then purchased from us on March 15, 2022, an additional 4,691,750 shares of our common stock, on a post-split basis (the “Second Closing”). After the issuance thereof Reddington owned 5,114,475 shares of our common stock, or approximately 90% of our total shares of common stock outstanding.
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On February 23, 2023, the Company and Nordicus Partners A/S, a Danish stock corporation, consummated the transactions contemplated by that certain Contribution Agreement (the “Contribution Agreement”) by and among the Company, Nordicus, GK Partners ApS (“GK Partners”), Henrik Rouf and Life Science Power House ApS (“LSPH”). GK Partners, Rouf and LSPH are collectively referred to herein as the “Sellers”, and each individually as a “Seller”). Pursuant to the Contribution Agreement the Sellers contributed, transferred, assigned and conveyed to the Company all right, title and interest in and to one hundred percent (100%) of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Nordicus for an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.001 per share. As a result of the Business Combination, Nordicus became a 100% wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.
On May 17, 2023, the Company changed its name to Nordicus Partners Corporation and its ticker symbol to NORD.
Our Business
We are a financial consulting company, specializing in providing Nordic companies with the best possible conditions to establish themselves on the U.S. market, taking advantage of management’s combined +90 years of experience in the corporate sector, serving in different capacities both domestically and globally.
Our core competencies lie in assisting Danish as well as other Nordic and international companies in different areas of corporate finance activities, such as:
● | Business valuation | |
● | Growth strategy – budgeting included | |
● | Investment Memorandum | |
● | Attracting capital for businesses | |
● | Reverse Take Overs (RTOs) | |
● | Company acquisitions and sales |
The aforementioned areas of expertise are widely applicable in a lot of industries; however, the companies we service primarily operate in the following sectors:
● | Green Energy / Clean Tech, | |
● | Life Science, | |
● | E-commerce, | |
● | Blockchain, and | |
● | SaaS |
Our mission going forward, is to assist the right Nordic companies realize their growth strategy, by fine tuning systems and processes, sharpening the commercial focus and providing companies with the best possible guidance and setup suited to successfully establish themselves on the U.S. market.
Through our business operations, we are being presented with numerous business opportunities and ventures. On occasion we view some of those businesses attractive enough to engage with ourselves and thus acquire an ownership stake in the company. Hence, potentially creating an added revenue stream – alongside the fees from our corporate finance services – if the company’s value increases over time.
Besides the value we provide through our direct involvement with the companies, we have a comprehensive network of business partners and associates, which spans across Europe and the U.S.
We also operate as a business incubator, in which we can provide added value by accelerating and smoothing companies’ transition to the U.S. through a number of support resources and services such as office space, lawyers, bookkeepers, marketing specialists, etc. with years of experience navigating through the U.S. marketplace. Hence, providing companies with the optimal conditions needed for their international expansion.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended June 30, 2022
Operating Expenses
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had officer compensation expense of $27,000. On April 17, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an employment agreement for our chief executive officer, Henrik Rouf, and a consulting agreement for our chief financial officer, Bennett J. Yankowitz.
Mr. Rouf’s employment agreement provides for a base salary of $72,000 per year, commencing April 1, 2023, and has a term of one year.
Mr. Yankowitz’s consulting agreement provides for a base salary of $36,000 per year, commencing April 1, 2023, and has a term of one year.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, we had stock-based compensation to a related party of $5,009,771, for the fair value of warrants issued. We had no stock-based compensation expense in the current period.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had professional fees of $19,925 compared to $9,004 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $10,921 or 121.2%. The increase is largely due to increased legal expenses associated with the Contribution agreement with Nordicus Partners A/S.
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had general and administrative expenses of $4,664 compared to $16,359 for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $11,695 or 71.4%. In the current period our transfer agent fees decreased approximately $6,600 and our advisory fees $3,000.
Other Income
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had interest income of $1,913 and other income of $9,380, for total other income of $11,293. We had no other income or expense in the prior period.
Net Loss
For the three months ended June 30, 2023, we had a net loss of $40,296 compared to $5,035,134 in the prior period. The large decrease in our net loss is due to the non-cash expense we incurred in the prior period as discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we used $48 in operating activities compared to $59,976 used in operating activities in the prior period.
There was no cash used in or provided by investing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022.
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, we received $25,000 from financing activities from the exercise of warrants.
Critical Accounting Policies
Refer to Note 2 of our financial statements contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for a summary of our critical accounting policies and recently adopted and issued accounting standards.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2023, we did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Not applicable.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our chief executive and financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2023, using the Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) developed by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The term “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”), means controls and other procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions to be made regarding required disclosure. It should be noted that any system of controls and procedures, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met and that management necessarily applies its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. Based on this evaluation, our chief executive and financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2023 were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to limited resources in the finance and accounting functions. We intend to take appropriate and reasonable steps to make improvements to remediate these deficiencies.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal period to which this report relates that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are not the subject of any pending legal proceedings; and to the knowledge of management, no proceedings are presently contemplated against us by any federal, state or local governmental agency. Further, to the knowledge of management, no director or executive officer is party to any action in which any has an interest adverse to us.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Not applicable.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit No. | Description | |
31.1 | Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
31.2 | Certification of the Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
32.1 | Certification of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. | |
101.INS | Inline XBRL Instance Document. | |
101.SCH | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document. | |
101.CAL | Inline XBRL Taxomony Extension Calculation Linkbase Document. | |
101.LAB | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document. | |
101.PRE | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document. | |
101.DEF | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document. | |
104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: August 18, 2023 | Nordicus Partners Corporation |
By: | /s/ Henrik Rouf | |
Henrik Rouf | ||
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Executive | ||
By: | /s/ Bennett J. Yankowitz | |
Bennett J. Yankowitz | ||
Director, Chief Financial Officer Principal Financial and Accounting Officer | ||
By: | /s/ Christian Hill-Madsen | |
Christian Hill-Madsen | ||
Director | ||
By: | /s/ Henrik Keller | |
Henrik Keller | ||
Director |
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