Odyssey Health, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 April (Form 10-Q)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 10-Q
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(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2017
or
¨ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to .
Commission File No. 333-200785
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Odyssey Group International, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Nevada | 47-1022125 | |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4262 Blue Diamond Road, Suite 102-281
Las Vegas, Nevada 89139
(702) 751-1418
(Address and Telephone Number, Including Area Code, of Registrant’s Principal Executive Offices)
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114,839,600 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share, outstanding as of June 19, 2017
ODYSSEY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC.
FORM 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended April 30, 2017
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION | ||
Item 1 | Financial Statements | 3 |
Balance Sheets | 3 | |
Statements of Operations | 4 | |
Statements of Cash Flows | 5 | |
Notes to Financial Statements | 6 | |
Item 2 | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 8 |
Item 3 | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | 11 |
Item 4 | Controls and Procedures | 11 |
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION | ||
Item 1 | Legal Proceedings | 13 |
Item 1A | Risk Factors | 13 |
Item 2 | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 23 |
Item 3 | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 23 |
Item 4 | Mine Safety Disclosures | 23 |
Item 5 | Other Information | 23 |
Item 6 | Exhibits | 23 |
Signatures | 24 |
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Odyssey Group International, Inc.
April 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | July 31, 2016 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,410 | $ | 2,181 | ||||
Accounts receivable | 1,052 | 18,052 | ||||||
3,462 | 20,233 | |||||||
Property and equipment, net | 2,758 | 3,172 | ||||||
Product distribution rights | 37,500 | 45,000 | ||||||
Other assets | 43,250 | – | ||||||
$ | 86,970 | $ | 68,405 | |||||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 61,546 | $ | 30,646 | ||||
Accrued wages | 101,000 | 92,000 | ||||||
Notes payable, including accrued interest | 309,497 | 190,177 | ||||||
472,043 | 312,823 | |||||||
Stockholders' equity (deficiency): | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized | ||||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized with 114,839,600 and 114,750,000 issued and outstanding | 114,840 | 114,750 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital, common stock | 55,060 | 32,750 | ||||||
Deficit | (554,973 | ) | (391,918 | ) | ||||
(385,073 | ) | (244,418 | ) | |||||
$ | 86,970 | $ | 68,405 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Odyssey Group International, Inc.
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended April 30, | Nine Months Ended April 30, | |||||||||||||||
2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||||
Revenues | – | $ | 22,500 | – | $ | 22,500 | ||||||||||
Costs of goods sold | – | 9,000 | – | 9,000 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | – | 13,500 | – | 13,500 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | – | – | $ | 30,000 | – | |||||||||||
General and administrative expense | $ | 72,398 | 16,624 | 114,336 | 56,043 | |||||||||||
Loss from operations | (72,398 | ) | (3,124 | ) | (144,336 | ) | (42,543 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense | (7,614 | ) | (5,060 | ) | (18,719 | ) | (6,739 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (80,012 | ) | $ | (8,184 | ) | $ | (163,055 | ) | $ | (49,282 | ) | ||||
Basic net loss per share: | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | $ | (0.00 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of shares | 114,839,600 | 114,750,000 | 114,779,538 | 114,750,000 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Odyssey Group International, Inc.
Nine Months Ended April 30, | ||||||||
2017 (Unaudited) | 2016 (Unaudited) | |||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (163,055 | ) | $ | (49,282 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 7,914 | 2,500 | ||||||
Decrease in accounts receivable | 17,000 | (22,500 | ) | |||||
Increase in accounts payable | 30,900 | 2,123 | ||||||
Increase in accrued salaries | 9,000 | 9,000 | ||||||
Increase in accrued interest | 18,719 | 6,739 | ||||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (79,522 | ) | (51,420 | ) | ||||
Investing activities | ||||||||
Purchase of product distribution rights | – | (50,000 | ) | |||||
Financing activities | ||||||||
Investment in affiliate | (43,250 | ) | – | |||||
Proceeds from notes payable | 123,001 | 111,001 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 79,751 | 111,001 | ||||||
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 229 | 9,581 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 2,181 | 5,350 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 2,410 | $ | 14,931 |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Odyssey Group International, Inc.
The accompanying financial information of Odyssey Group International, Inc. (the Company) as of April 30, 2017 and for the periods ended April 30, 2017 and 2016, has been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) applicable to interim financial information and is unaudited. Accordingly, certain information normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States has been condensed and/or omitted. For further information, please refer to the audited financial statements of the Company for the year ended July 31, 2016 and the notes thereto reported in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K previously filed with the SEC. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included (consisting of normal recurring adjustments). The results for the interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
1. Nature of Operations
The Company is a trans-disciplinary product development enterprise involved in the discovery, development and commercialization of a broad range of products. The Company has developed and is marketing a product to provide athletic enhancement products to improve the human body’s function during athletic stress (Note 7). In February 2016, the Company also entered into distribution agreements to sell and distribute two new technologies, CardioMap® and JadeCool towels. CardioMap® is an advanced technology for early non-invasive testing for heart disease. JadeCool towels use natural jade mineral with a microfiber technology, which is designed to lower the ambient skin temperature when the towel is used. In September 2016, the company began the research and development of an auto fuel additive, ProjectALPHA. This product is a premier fuel additive, designed specifically for on track use, though standard road use has proven safe and effective. ProjectALPHA allows the user to use standard 91 Octane fuel for on track use with increased performance. In November 2016, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Insane Power LV, Inc. to create products for the retail sales channel for custom autos and ProjectALPHA, a well as auto upgrades with custom engine technology contributed by Insane Power LV, Inc.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Basis of accounting
The Company has not elected to adopt the option available under GAAP to measure any of its eligible financial instruments or other items at fair value. Accordingly, the Company measures all of its assets and liabilities on the historical cost basis of accounting unless otherwise required by GAAP.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are carried at original invoice amount less an estimated allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary by management. An allowance for doubtful accounts is based on a review of all outstanding amounts on a monthly basis. Management determines the allowance for doubtful accounts, if any, by identifying troubled accounts and by using historical experience applied to an aging of accounts. No allowance for doubtful accounts was considered necessary by management as of April 30, 2017 and July 31, 2016.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. For the nine months ended April 30, 2017 $414 of depreciation expense was recognized.
Net loss per share
Basic net loss per share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, without consideration for common stock equivalents. No fully diluted loss per share is presented, because it would be anti-dilutive.
Revenue recognition
The Company recognizes revenue generally when products are shipped to its customers. Sales terms do not include significant rights of return.
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3. Product distribution rights
The Company purchased distribution rights to sell and distribute a new technology, CardioMap®, which is an advanced technology for early non-invasive testing for heart disease. The product distribution rights are amortized over the life of the distribution contract.
4. Other Assets
In November 2016, the Company entered into a joint venture agreement with Insane Power LV, Inc. in order to develop and create products for retail sales channels and auto upgrade markets. The Company is considered to be able to significantly influence the operating and financial policies of the joint venture, which is accounted for using the equity method. Investments in the joint venture are initially recognized at cost. The cost of an acquisition is measured at the fair value of the assets given, equity instruments issued or liabilities incurred or assumed at the date of exchange, plus costs directly attributable to the acquisition. The Company has contributed $43,250 in capital and is awaiting an accounting of the contributed technology in order to value Insane Power LV, Inc.’s contribution.
5. Notes Payable
As of April 30, 2017, the Company has entered into multiple convertible promissory notes, which fully mature one year from issuance. The notes currently issued by the Company mature in April 2018, and bear interest at 12.0% annually, and the remaining unpaid balance is convertible upon maturity at the holder’s option into shares of common stock at a conversion price fixed at $0.25 per share. As of April 30, 2017, these notes have a balance of $16,500 and may be converted into 66,000 shares of common stock upon maturity. Because the conversion feature does not meet the criteria for characterization as a beneficial conversion feature, no portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the note was accounted for as attributable to the conversion feature.
As of April 30, 2017, the Company has a note payable that is subject to periodic payments that come due based on sales. The note fully matures in January 2018, bears interest at 12.5% annually, and the remaining unpaid balance is convertible upon maturity at the holder’s option into shares of common stock at a conversion price fixed at $0.01 per share. As of April 30, 2017, the note has a balance of $292,997 and may be converted into 29,299,700 shares of common stock upon maturity. Because the conversion feature does not meet the criteria for characterization as a beneficial conversion feature, no portion of the proceeds from the issuance of the note was accounted for as attributable to the conversion feature.
6. Fair Value Measurements
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents and notes payable approximate their estimated fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
7. Income Taxes
As of April 30, 2017 and July 31, 2016, the Company has net deferred tax assets of $194,240 and $137,171 consisting of net operating loss carryforwards that expire in 2035 and 2034 net of an effective offsetting valuation allowance of 100%. The Company has established the valuation allowance because due to substantial uncertainty as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern (Note 7), it is more likely than not at this time that the deferred tax assets will not be realized within the carryforward period.
8. Going Concern
The Company has not realized any revenues for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The Company developed and commercialized a formula in fiscal year 2015, Fit, which is intended to improve the human body’s function during athletic stress, and is expected to have further sales of this product in 2017. In August 2014, the Company entered into a distribution agreement for its product, Fit, and began to record its first sales of this product in the year ended July 31, 2015, but it continued to incur losses. In February 2016, the Company also entered into two distribution agreements to sell and distribute new technologies, CardioMap® and JadeCool towels. The Company realized its first sales of CardioMap® and JadeCool units in 2016. In September 2016, the company began the research and development of an automobile fuel additive, ProjectALPHA. This product is a premier fuel additive, designed specifically for on track use, though standard road use has proven safe and effective. ProjectALPHA allows the use of standard 91 Octane fuel on track with increased performance. The Company has also entered into a joint venture agreement in order to develop and create products for retail sales channels and auto upgrade markets. In addition, the Company’s partner in the joint venture contributed its custom engine technology for custom car manufacturing. The joint venture is currently in a development stage and is awaiting the valuation of custom technology. As a result of these events, the Company has an operating deficit of $554,973 as of April 30, 2017. These factors indicate substantial uncertainty about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans to overcome this uncertainty may include a new marketing strategy, which may be based on informal networking and marketing efforts through cost effective social media outlets, rather than using more traditional marketing strategies in the industry (i.e. infomercials and commercials). The Company may also have to consider focusing solely on the current product to market, sell, and distribute and may not be able to research and develop other product possibilities that may be presented to the Company.
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Item 2. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this report, regarding our strategy, future operations, future financial position, future revenues, projected costs, prospects and plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events. Although we believe that the expectations underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable, these expectations may prove to be incorrect, and all of these statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We have included important risks and uncertainties in the cautionary statements of this report, particularly the section titled “Risk Factors” incorporated by reference herein. We believe these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results or events to differ materially from the forward-looking statements that we make. Should one or more of these risks and uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions, projections or expectations prove incorrect, actual results, performance or financial condition may vary materially and adversely from those anticipated, estimated or expected. Our forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential impact of future acquisitions, mergers, dispositions, joint ventures or investments that we may make. We do not assume any obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In the light of these risks and uncertainties, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this report may not occur, and actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Overview
We have a deficit of $554,973 as of April 30, 2017. For the foreseeable future, we expect to experience continuing operating losses and negative cash flows from operations as our management executes our current business plan. The cash and cash equivalents available at April 30, 2017 and the revenue from the sales of our products may not provide sufficient working capital to meet our current operating expenses through April 30, 2018; however, we continue to cut overhead expenses and intend to grow our business product line and are working to grow the business internationally. We will need to raise additional capital through a debt financing or equity offering to meet our operating and capital needs. There can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in our fundraising efforts or that additional funds will be available on acceptable terms, if at all.
If we are unable to raise additional capital by April 30, 2018, we will adjust our current business plan to rely upon a new marketing strategy based on verbal networking and marketing efforts through cost effective social media outlets, rather than using more traditional marketing strategies in the industry (i.e. infomercials and commercials).We may also have to consider focusing solely on our current products, Fit, CardioMap®, and JadeCool towels to market, sell, and distribute and would not be able to research and develop other product possibilities that may present themselves to the Company. If no additional capital is available, we may also be forced to curtail purchase of inventory of our products, which would eliminate all of our sales revenue.
Going Concern
Our registered independent accounting firm, Piercy Bowler Taylor & Kern, has expressed substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern in its report for the year ended July 31, 2016 based on the fact that we do not have adequate working capital to finance our day-to-day operations. The Company has not realized revenues for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The Company developed and commercialized a formula in fiscal year 2015, Fit, which is designed to improve the human body’s function during athletic stress, and is expected to have further sales of this product in 2017. In August 2014, the Company entered into a distribution agreement for its product, Fit, and began to record its first sales of this product in the year ended July 31, 2015, but it continued to incur losses. In February 2016, the Company also entered into two distribution agreements to sell and distribute new technologies, CardioMap® and JadeCool towels. CardioMap® is an advanced technology for early non-invasive testing for heart disease. JadeCool towels use natural jade mineral with a microfiber technology, which is designed to lower the ambient skin temperature when the towel is used. The Company realized its first sales of CardioMap® and JadeCool units in 2016. In September 2016, the company began the research and development of an automobile fuel additive, ProjectALPHA. This product is a premier fuel additive, designed specifically for on track use, though standard road use has proven safe and effective. ProjectALPHA allows the use of standard 91 Octane fuel on track with increased performance. The Company has also entered into a joint venture agreement in order to develop and create products for retail sales channels and auto upgrade markets. In addition, the Company’s partner in the joint venture contributed its custom engine technology for custom car manufacturing, in which the Company is awaiting the third-party valuation. As a result of these events, the Company has an operating deficit of $554,973 as of April 30, 2017. Also, on August 4, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized the Company to register for international business operations, including selection of an international manufacturer of the Company’s product. The Company intends to continue domestic operations and approach other domestic distributors to sell its products. The Company is also reviewing its business model to distribute product on its own. These factors indicate substantial uncertainty about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans to overcome this uncertainty may include a new marketing strategy, which may be based on informal networking and marketing efforts through cost effective social media outlets, rather than using more traditional marketing strategies in the industry (i.e. infomercials and commercials). The Company may also have to consider focusing solely on the current product to market, sell, and distribute and may not be able to research and develop other product possibilities that may be presented to the Company.
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
There are no critical accounting policies or estimates reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Reference is made to the Company’s significant (but not critical) accounting policies set forth in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements.
Impact of New Accounting Pronouncements
New standards have been issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) that have been adopted by the Company, and do not have any significant effect on the Company’s financial statements. These new standards may have an effect primarily on future financial statement disclosures regarding revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09) and going concern uncertainties (ASU 2014-15). The Company has adopted both of these pronouncements for reporting periods ending after December 15, 2016.
The Company presently expects to recognize revenue only upon shipment of its products to distributors or other buyers with no characteristics associated with the transactions that require the application of significant management judgments that could affect revenue recognition such as significant return rights, licensing or other customer contracts, multiple element price allocations, deferred payment terms or product delivery schedules, or contingent or variable consideration arrangements that are dependent upon the occurrence or nonoccurrence of certain specified future events. Accordingly, its revenue recognition practices are the same both before and after adoption of the new FASB standard, and management does not expect to make any retroactive adjustments to previously issued financial statements upon adoption.
The FASB’s new going concern standard requires management to make interim and annual assessments of the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year from the issuance of the financial statements and when applicable, it prescribes specific related disclosures not presently required. It does not change the present FASB requirement to use liquidation basis as an alternative to going concern accounting whenever liquidation is imminent.
Results of Operations
Revenue
Revenue is mainly derived from product sales of the following products: a health supplement product called Fit and a heart scanning technology called CardioMap®.
The Company began marketing Fit as a health supplement to provide athletic enhancement to improve the human body’s function during athletic stress. CardioMap® is an advanced technology for early non-invasive testing for heart disease.
For the nine months ended April 30, 2017, the Company did not have sales of product, due to the Company continuing its stage of product development and joint venture start up and investment. For the nine months ended April 30, 2016, the Company entering into a distribution agreement for CardioMap® in February 2016 and had its first sales of the product. In September 2016, the company began the research and development of an automobile fuel additive, ProjectALPHA. This product will be a premier fuel additive, designed specifically for on track use, though standard road use has proven safe and effective. ProjectALPHA would allow the use of standard 91 Octane fuel on track with increased performance. The Company also entered into a joint venture agreement in November 2016 with Insane Power Vegas, Inc., which specializes in custom car manufacturing. These events are expected to add to revenue in future periods, but there can be no assurance, however, that we will be successful in our development of the product and or its sales volume.
Costs of Goods Sold
Our cost of goods sold consists primarily of the amounts paid to a third-party manufacturer for the product we purchased for resale.
The Company did not have costs of goods sold for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The Company had cost of goods sold of $9,000, which consists solely of the purchase CardioMap units for resale, for the nine months ended April 30, 2016.
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Gross Profit and Gross Margin
For the nine months ended April 30, 2017 there was no gross profit because the Company did not realize sales or gross profit for the periods. For the nine months ended April 30, 2016, gross profit was $13,500 due to the sale of the Company’s first CardioMap units.
In future periods our gross margin may be affected by a variety of factors that include the volume of sales as the Company transitions into an international business model as well as the costs of goods sold may be affected as the Company intends to engage international third-party manufacturers for its product.
Operating Expenses
Our operating expenses consists primarily of research and development on its product, ProjectALPHA, and general and administrative expenses, which include salaries and legal and professional fees associated with the costs for services or employees in finance, accounting, sales, administrative activities and the formation and compliance of a public company.
Overall operating expenses increased by $58,293 or 104% from the nine months ended April 30, 2016 to the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The increase in operating expenses is mainly due to the Company’s research and development on its product, ProjectALPHA, and an increase in office expenses as the Company set up an office in Henderson, NV in 2017.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations increased from a loss of $42,543 for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 to a loss of $144,336 for the nine months ended April 30, 2017. The loss for the nine months ended April 30, 2016 is mainly due to the Company terminating its agreement with its only distributor, which resulted in zero sales for the first and second quarter of 2016. The loss for the nine months ended April 30, 2017 is due to the Company investing in a new joint venture and continuing its development of its new product ProjectALPHA.
Interest expense
Interest expense was $18,719 for the nine months ended April 30, 2017 compared to interest expense of $6,739 for the nine months ended April 30, 2016. Interest expense increased due to the Company continuing to draw on its revolving loan to fund the startup of the joint venture.
Cash flows
The following table sets forth the primary sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents for the nine months ended April 30, 2017 and 2016 as presented below:
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2017 | 2016 | |||||||
Net cash (used in) operating activities | $ | (79,522 | ) | $ | (51,420 | ) | ||
Net cash (used in) investing activities | $ | – | $ | (50,000 | ) | |||
Net cash provided by financing activities | $ | 79,751 | $ | 111,001 |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
To date, we have financed our operations primarily through debt financing and limited sales of our common stock. During fiscal year 2015, we paid down our note payables by $221,667. During 2016 we borrowed on the note payable to purchase distribution rights to CardioMap® and fund further operations. As of April 30, 2017, the note has a balance of $292,997. In addition, for the year ended July 31, 2016 we entered into convertible promissory notes for $35,000. As of April 30, 2017, these notes payable have a balance of $16,500. As of April 30, 2017 and July 31, 2016, we had cash and cash equivalents of $2,410 and $2,181, respectively. We do not believe that such cash is sufficient to sustain operations through the next 12 months. Therefore, we anticipate that we will need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financings.
Our ability to continue to access capital could be affected adversely by various factors, including general market and other economic conditions, interest rates, the perception of our potential future earnings and cash distributions, any unwillingness on the part of lenders to make loans to us and any deterioration in the financial position of lenders that might make them unable to meet their obligations to us. If these conditions continue and we cannot raise funds through a public or private debt financing, or an equity offering, our ability to grow our business may be negatively affected. In such case, our company may need to suspend any purchase of Fit inventory and/or the creation of new athletic enhancement products until market conditions improve.
On April 1, 2014, we issued a “Secured Participating Promissory Note” (the “Note”) to Vivakor, Inc. in the amount of $230,000 plus simple interest of 12.5% per annum that shall become due and payable on January 1, 2018. The Note entitles Vivakor, Inc. to a payment of 2% of all gross sales until repayment or conversion (until the total sum of all payments made to the Holder equals two times the original principal amount of the Note). The Note was secured by a pledge of our equipment, general intangibles and intellectual property. On January 1, 2018, the Note may be converted into shares of the Company at $0.01 per share. As of April 30, 2017, the Note has a balance of $292,997.
Inflation
Inflation generally will cause suppliers to increase their rates. In connection with such rate increases, we may or may not be able to increase our pricing to consumers. Inflation could cause both our investment and cost of goods sold to increase, thereby lowering our return on investment and depressing our gross margins.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
Our company has no material off balance sheet arrangements.
Item 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
We are a smaller reporting company and are not required to provide information under this item.
Item 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, we have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded as of the evaluation date that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective such that the material information required to be included in our Securities and Exchange Commission reports is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and financial officers, recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms relating to our company, particularly during the period when this report was being prepared.
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Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We are responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act.
Internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that: (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of its management and directors; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Management recognizes that there are inherent limitations in the effectiveness of any system of internal control, and accordingly, even effective internal control can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and may not prevent or detect material misstatements. In addition, effective internal control at a point in time may become ineffective in future periods because of changes in conditions or due to deterioration in the degree of compliance with our established policies and procedures.
A material weakness is a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in there being a more than remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our president, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as of April 30, 2017, based on the framework set forth in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in 2013. Based on our evaluation under this framework, we concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of the evaluation date due to the factors stated below.
We assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of evaluation date and identified the following material weaknesses:
Insufficient Resources: We have an inadequate number of personnel with requisite expertise in the key functional areas of finance and accounting.
Inadequate Segregation of Duties: We have an inadequate number of personnel to properly implement control procedures.
Lack of Audit Committee: We do not have a functioning audit committee, resulting in lack of independent oversight in the establishment and monitoring of required internal controls and procedures.
We are committed to improving the internal controls and will (1) continue to use third party specialists to address shortfalls in staffing and to assist the Company with accounting and finance responsibilities, (2) increase the frequency of independent reconciliations of significant accounts, which will mitigate the lack of segregation of duties until there are sufficient personnel, and (3) may consider appointing additional outside directors and audit committee members in the future.
We have discussed the material weakness noted above with our independent registered public accounting firm. Due to the nature of this material weakness, there is a more than remote likelihood that misstatements, which could be material to the annual or interim financial statements, could occur that would not be prevented or detected.
This report does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Our report was not subject to attestation by our registered public accounting firm pursuant to temporary rules of the SEC that permit the Company to provide only our report in this annual report.
Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the nine months ended April 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
Our company is not a party to any legal proceeding.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
An investment in our common stock is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk and should be made only by investors who can afford a complete loss. You should carefully consider the following risk factors, together with the other information in this prospectus, including our financial statements and the related notes, before you decide to buy our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, then our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the trading of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment therein.
Risks Relating to our Business
We are at an emerging operational stage, and our success is subject to the substantial risks inherent in the operation of an emerging business venture.
The execution of our business strategy is in an emerging stage. Our business and operations should be considered to be in an emerging stage and subject to all of the risks inherent in the operation of an emerging business venture. Our intended business and operations may not prove to be successful in the future, if at all. Any future success that we might enjoy will depend on many factors, several of which may be beyond our control, or which cannot be predicted at this time, and which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, business prospects and operations and the value of an investment in our company.
We have no significant operating history, which, together with several other factors set forth below, creates substantial uncertainty about future results and our ability to continue as a going concern.
Our company was formed in March 2014, and we do not have a significant operating history. This lack of operating history makes the prediction of future operating results difficult if not impossible. Our proposed operations are subject to all business risks associated with new enterprises. The likelihood of our success must be considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties, complications and delays frequently encountered in connection with the growth of an early stage business. There is a substantial risk of failure associated with any new business strategy as a result of problems encountered in connection with the commencement of new operations. Such problems include but are not limited to the entry of new competition and unknown or unexpected additional costs and expenses that may exceed estimates.
To succeed, we must do most, if not all, of the following:
· | raise corporate equity to support our operating costs and to have sufficient funds to develop, market and sell our products; |
· | locate strategic licensing and commercialization partners; |
· | continue to identify and establish relationships with customers and distributors; |
· | attract, integrate, retain and motivate qualified management and sales personnel; |
· | successfully execute our business strategies; |
· | respond appropriately and timely to competitive developments; and |
· | develop, enhance, promote and carefully manage our corporate identity. |
Our business will suffer if we are unable to accomplish these and other important business objectives. We are uncertain as to when, or whether, we will fully implement our contemplated business plan and strategy or become profitable. See Note 7 of the Notes to the Financial Statements and the Audit Report for further detail.
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We may have difficulty raising additional capital, which could deprive us of the resources necessary to implement our business plan, which would adversely affect our business, results of operation and financial condition.
We expect to continue devoting significant capital resources to fund research and development and marketing. In order to support the initiatives envisioned in our business plan, we will need to raise additional funds through the sale of assets, public or private debt or equity financing, collaborative relationships or other arrangements. If our operations expand faster or at a higher rate than currently anticipated, we may require additional capital sooner than we expect. We also may need to raise additional funds sooner to fund more rapid expansion or the development or enhancement of athletic enhancement products, services, capabilities and systems. We are unable to provide any assurance or guarantee that additional capital will be available when needed by our company or that such capital will be available under terms acceptable to our company or on a timely basis.
Our ability to raise additional financing depends on many factors beyond our control, including the state of capital markets, the market price of our common stock and the development or prospects for development of competitive products by others. Because our common stock is not listed on a major stock market, many investors may not be willing or allowed to purchase it or may demand steep discounts. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity, convertible debt or similar securities of our company, the percentage of ownership of our company by our company’s stockholders will be reduced, our company’s stockholders may experience additional dilution upon conversion, and such securities may have rights or preferences senior to those of our common stock. The preferential rights granted to the providers of such additional financing may include preferential rights to payments of dividends, super voting rights, a liquidation preference, protective provisions preventing certain corporate actions without the consent of the fund providers, or a combination thereof. We are unable to provide any assurance that additional financing will be available on terms favorable to us or at all.
If we are unable to raise sufficient capital, then we intend to continue to sell the Fit product but will scale back our marketing efforts by reducing our use of paid marketing channels. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, our ability to fund our expansion, take advantage of potential opportunities, develop or enhance athletic enhancement products, services, capabilities and systems or otherwise respond to competitive pressures would be limited significantly. We will also scale back or delay implementation of research and development of new products and look for other types of vertical integration at a cheaper rate. Thus, the unavailability of capital could harm substantially our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The capital requirements necessary to implement our business plan initiatives could pose additional risks to our business and stockholders.
We require additional debt or equity financing to implement our business plan and marketing strategy. Since the terms and availability of such financing depend to a large degree on general economic conditions and third parties over which we have no control, we can give no assurance that we will obtain the needed financing or that we will obtain such financing on attractive terms. In addition, our ability to obtain financing depends on a number of other factors, many of which also are beyond our control, such as interest rates and national and local economic conditions. If the cost of obtaining needed financing is too high or the terms of such financing otherwise are unacceptable in relation to the strategic opportunity we are presented with, then we may decide to forego that opportunity. Additional indebtedness could increase our leverage and make us more vulnerable to economic downturns and may limit our ability to withstand competitive pressures. Additional equity financing could result in dilution to our stockholders.
Failure to implement our business strategy could adversely affect our operations.
Our financial position, liquidity and results of operations depend on our management’s ability to execute our business strategy. Key factors involved in the execution of our business strategy include:
· | achieving the desired cost of goods on inventory; |
· | the use of sophisticated risk management techniques and quality control testing; |
· | continued investment in technology to support operating efficiency; and |
· | continued access to significant funding and liquidity sources. |
Our failure or inability to execute any element of our business strategy could materially adversely affect our financial position, liquidity and results of operations.
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Our failure to defend ourselves against infringement litigation, if any, could harm our business.
We could be subject to potential infringement actions. Our company’s business is “trademark intensive,” requiring us to constantly search for brands and marks that are not already used by competitors. Claims for infringement, with or without merit and whether based on allegations that our company’s technology or its intellectual property claims infringe on the rights of others, could subject us to costly litigation and the diversion of financial and human resources, regardless of the ultimate resolution of the claims. If such claims are successful, we could be required to modify our products or services, create additional new trademarks, pay financial damages or attempt to negotiate licensing arrangements with third parties.
Our products are subject to substantial federal and state regulations.
Our research and development activities and the manufacturing and marketing of our products may be subject to the laws, regulations and guidelines and, in some cases, regulatory approvals of governmental authorities in the United States and other countries in which our products are or will be marketed. Specifically, in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (the “FDA”) regulates, among other areas, new drug and cosmetic product approvals, over-the-counter drugs and clinical trials of new products and services to establish the proper labeling, safety and efficacy of these products and services and the accuracy of certain marketing claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”), which in the United States exercises jurisdiction over the advertising of consumer products, has in the past several years instituted enforcement actions against several pharmaceutical, cosmetic and dietary supplement companies and others for false and misleading advertising of products to consumers. Enforcement actions often have resulted in consent decrees and monetary payments by the companies involved. Although we make every reasonable effort to ensure that ample foundation exists for our marketing claims, we cannot be certain that the FTC will not question our advertising or other activities in the future. In addition, we cannot predict whether new legislation or regulations governing our activities will be enacted by legislative bodies or promulgated by agencies further regulating or restricting our activities or what the effect of any such legislation or regulations would be on our business. Although we have retained counsel to advise and assist us on issues of compliance, it is possible that regulatory changes could occur that could detrimentally affect our ability to market and sell our products. In addition, regulatory changes could affect our advertising in a manner that could negatively affect earnings. Also, the FTC from time-to-time revises its Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising, or Guides. Although the Guides are not binding, they explain how the FTC interprets Section 5 of the FTC Act’s prohibition on unfair or deceptive acts or practices. Consequently, the FTC could bring a Section 5 enforcement action based on practices that are inconsistent with the Guides. Under the current Guides, advertisements that feature a consumer and convey his or her atypical experience with a product or service are required to clearly disclose the results that consumers can generally expect. The revised Guides also add new examples to illustrate the long-standing principle that “material connections” between advertisers and endorsers (such as payments or free products), connections that consumers might not expect, must be disclosed. We have revised our marketing materials to be compliant with the revised Guides. However, it is possible that our use of testimonials in the advertising and promotion of our products will be significantly impacted, which might negatively impact our sales.
Additional or more stringent laws and regulations of dietary supplements and other products have been considered from time to time. These developments could require the reformulation of some products to meet new standards, recalls or the discontinuance of some products not able to be reformulated, additional record-keeping requirements, increased documentation of the properties of some products, additional or different labeling, additional scientific substantiation or other new requirements. Any of these developments could increase our costs significantly. We may also be required to reformulate, eliminate or relabel our products and revise our marketing and sales programs.
Our products will not be subject to clinical trials or FDA approval.
When sold publicly, some of our products may demonstrate health, safety or effectiveness concerns that may ultimately damage the commercialization of our products. If these concerns are severe to the extent that it may not be worthwhile to pursue any one or all of the products commercially, our business would be severely harmed. Because these types of products will not be FDA approved, the reception of our products by the general public is unknown. Not having FDA approval of our products potentially may have a negative impact on the public’s acceptance of our products or limit our products to a niche market. Our products’ effectiveness also will be highly determinative of our reputation. If we are unable to meet the public’s wants and expectations, our business would be harmed.
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We may experience product recalls, which could reduce our sales and margin and adversely affect our results of operations.
We may be subject to product recalls, withdrawals or seizures if any of the products we formulate, manufacture or sell are believed to cause injury or illness or if we are alleged to have violated governmental regulations in the manufacturing, labeling, promotion, sale or distribution of such products. Any recall, withdrawal or seizure of any of the products we formulate, manufacture or sell would require significant management attention, would likely result in substantial and unexpected expenditures and could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. Furthermore, a recall, withdrawal or seizure of any of our products could materially and adversely affect consumer confidence in our brands and decrease demand for our products and negatively impact our business.
As is common in our industry, we rely on our third-party vendors and distributors to ensure that the products they manufacture and sell to us comply with all applicable regulatory and legislative requirements as well as the integrity of ingredients and proper formulation. In general, we seek representations and warranties, indemnification and/or insurance from our vendors. However, even with adequate insurance and indemnification, any claim of non-compliance could significantly damage our reputation and consumer confidence in our products and materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock. In addition, the failure of such products to comply with the representations and warranties regarding such products we receive from our third-party vendors, including compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements, could prevent us from marketing the products or require us to recall or remove such products from the market, which in certain cases could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operation. As a result of the indeterminable level of product substitution and reformulated product sales, we cannot reliably determine the potential impact of any such recall or removal on our business, financial condition or results of operation.
Our operations could be harmed if we are found not to be in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices.
In the United States, FDA regulations on Good Manufacturing Practices and Adverse Event Reporting requirements for the nutritional supplement industry require us and our vendors to maintain good manufacturing processes, including stringent vendor qualifications, ingredient identification, manufacturing controls and record keeping. We also are required to report serious adverse events associated with consumer use of our products. Our operations could be harmed if regulatory authorities make determinations that we, or our vendors, are not in compliance with these regulations or public reporting of adverse events harms our reputation for quality and safety. A finding of noncompliance may result in administrative warnings, penalties or actions impacting our ability to continue selling certain products. In addition, compliance with these regulations has increased and may further increase the cost of manufacturing certain of our products as we work with our vendors to assure that they are qualified and in compliance.
The loss of or nonperformance of suppliers or shortages in ingredients could harm our business.
We do not expect to manufacture many of our products and will engage third party contractors to provide manufacturing services. If our contractors do not operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and quality standards, then our business will suffer.
We acquire ingredients and products from third party suppliers and manufacturers. A loss of any of these suppliers and any difficulty in finding or transitioning to alternative suppliers could harm our business. We obtain some of our products from sole suppliers that own or control the product formulations, ingredients or other intellectual property rights associated with such products. If we experience supply shortages or regulatory impediments with respect to the raw materials and ingredients we use in our products, we may need to seek alternative supplies or suppliers and may experience difficulties in finding ingredients that are comparable in quality and price. If we are unable to respond successfully to such issues, our business could be harmed.
Production difficulties, quality control problems and inaccurate forecasting could harm our business.
Production difficulties and quality control problems and our reliance on third party suppliers to deliver quality products in a timely manner could harm our business. We may experience production difficulties with respect to our products, including the import or export of ingredients and delivery of products that do not meet our specifications and quality control standards. These quality problems could in the future result in stock outages or shortages in our markets with respect to such products, harming our sales and creating inventory write-offs for unusable products.
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If our copyrights and trade secrets are not adequate to provide us with a competitive advantage or to prevent competitors from replicating our products, or if we infringe the intellectual property rights of others, then our financial condition and operating results would be harmed.
Our future success and ability to compete depend on our ability to timely produce innovative products and product enhancements that motivate our customers, which we attempt to protect under a combination of copyright, trademark and trade secret laws, confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions. We do not currently have any federally registered trademarks and rely exclusively on copyright and trade secrets to protect our products. Our products are not patented domestically or abroad, and the legal protections afforded by common law and contractual proprietary rights in our products provide only limited protection and may be time-consuming and expensive to enforce and/or maintain. Further, we are unable to prevent third parties from independently developing products that are competitive with, equivalent to and/or superior to our products.
Additionally, third parties may claim that products or marks that we have independently developed infringe on their intellectual property rights, and there can be no assurance that one or more of our products or marks will not be found to infringe on third party intellectual property rights in the future.
Our trade secrets could be misappropriated by manufacturers or distributors, and our reputation could be damaged.
We are engaged in the business of identifying and selecting manufacturing and distribution channels for our Fit product and establishing agreements with distributors to market our products. In our agreements with our manufacturers we disclose the proprietary formula for Fit. We retain all proprietary right to the formula, while our current manufacturers, Ubiquity International, LLC and Faun Pharma, retain rights to its proprietary manufacturing and blending procedures. In the event that the manufacturer misappropriates our trade secrets, litigation to enforce these rights could cause us to divert resources away from business operations. Additionally, our distributors may perform such actions, such as offering it through discount retailing channels, which would damage the reputation of our company or our products that could potentially damage our business. Even after terminating our agreement with such a distributor, the reputational damage to our company or our products could be long lasting, especially with products that are new to the market.
An increase in the price and shortage of supply of key raw materials could adversely affect our business.
Our products are composed of certain key raw materials. Our current manufacturing agreement provides that the manufacturer may increase the price we pay for our products. If the prices of these raw materials were to increase significantly, it could result in a significant increase to us in the prices our contract manufacturers and third-party manufacturers charge us for our products and third-party products. Raw material prices may increase in the future, and we may not be able to pass on such increases to our customers. A significant increase in the price of raw materials that cannot be passed on to customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if we no longer are able to obtain products from one or more of our suppliers on terms reasonable to us or at all, then our revenues could suffer. Events such as the threat of political or social unrest, or the perceived threat thereof, also may have a significant impact on raw material prices and transportation costs for our products. In addition, the interruption in supply of certain key raw materials essential to the manufacturing of our products may have an adverse impact on our suppliers’ ability to provide us with the necessary products needed to maintain our customer relationships and an adequate level of sales.
Unfavorable publicity or consumer perception of our products, the ingredients they contain and similar products distributed by other companies could cause fluctuations in our operating results and could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, the demand for our products and our ability to generate revenues and the market price of our common stock.
We depend substantially on consumer perception of the safety and quality of our products and the ingredients they contain, as well as similar products distributed by other companies. Consumer perception of products and the ingredients they contain can be significantly influenced by scientific research or findings, national media attention and other publicity about product use. A product may be received favorably, resulting in high sales associated with that product that may not be sustainable as consumer preferences change. Future scientific research or publicity could be unfavorable to our industry or any of our particular products or the ingredients they contain and may not be consistent with earlier favorable research or publicity. A future research report or publicity that is perceived by our consumers as less favorable or that questions earlier research or publicity could have a material adverse effect on our ability to generate revenues. As such, period-to-period comparisons of our results should not be relied on as a measure of our future performance. Adverse publicity in the form of published scientific research or otherwise, whether or not accurate, that associates consumption of our products or the ingredients they contain or other similar products distributed by other companies with illness or other adverse effects, that questions the benefits of our or similar products or that claims that such products are ineffective could have a material adverse effect on our reputation, the demand for our products, and our ability to generate revenues.
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Our success depends on our ability to maintain and expand our operational and maintenance capabilities.
Our small number of employees and limited experience limits our in-house capabilities. If we are unable to hire and train qualified employees, we may not be able to efficiently sell our athletic enhancement products. Failure to operate efficiently may result in losses and ultimately the failure of our business and the loss of our stockholders’ entire investment in our company.
We are exposed to risks associated with the recent worldwide economic slowdown and related uncertainties.
We plan to expand our level of operations. Slower economic activity, concerns about inflation or deflation, decreased consumer confidence, reduced corporate profits and capital spending, adverse business conditions and liquidity concerns in the general economy and recent international conflicts and terrorist and military activity have resulted in a downturn in worldwide economic conditions, especially in the United States. Recent political and social turmoil related to international conflicts and terrorist acts can be expected to place further pressure on economic conditions in the United States and worldwide. These political, social and economic conditions make it extremely difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan future business activities. If such conditions continue or worsen, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected.
We anticipate significant growth in our business, and any inability to manage such growth could harm our business.
Our success will depend, in part, on our ability to manage effectively our growth and expansion. We plan to expand our business significantly. Any growth in or expansion of our business is likely to continue to place a significant strain on our management and administrative resources, infrastructure and systems. In order to succeed, we will need to continue to implement management information systems and improve our operating, administrative, financial and accounting systems and controls. We also will need to train new employees and maintain close coordination among our executive, accounting, finance and operations organizations. These processes are time consuming and expensive, will increase management responsibilities and will divert management attention. Our inability or failure to manage our growth and expansion effectively could harm substantially our business and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition.
If our business is unsuccessful, our stockholders may lose their entire investment.
Although our stockholders will not be bound by or be personally liable for our expenses, liabilities or obligations beyond their total original investments in our common stock, if we suffer a deficiency in funds with which to satisfy our obligations, our stockholders as a whole may lose their entire investment in our company.
We may be unable to compete successfully against existing and future competitors, which could harm our margins and our business.
Our target industries are intensely competitive. We face competition from a large number of existing companies who have significantly greater financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and distribution resources as well as greater experience than we have. We have at least four types of competitors in health and wellness: (1) companies that directly market and sell nutraceutical products such as NuSkin, Herbalife, Nature’s Sunshine, LifePharm and Amway; (2) retail establishments that offer both their own brand and third-party products such as General Nutrition Centers and Vitamin Shoppe; (3) general retailers such as Target and Wal-Mart; and (4) retail pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. We believe that the general financial success of companies within the health and wellness market will continue to attract new competitors to the industry.
We can provide no assurance that we will be able to compete successfully against current or potential competitors. Many of our current and potential competitors have longer operating histories, better brand recognition and significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. Many of these competitors may have well-established relationships with manufacturers and other key strategic partners and can devote substantially more resources to such relationships. As a result, they may be able to secure equipment, technology, products and systems, among other things that we may need, from vendors on more favorable terms, fulfill customer orders or requests more efficiently and adopt more aggressive pricing policies than we can. They also may be able to secure a broader range of technologies, products and systems from or develop close relationships with primary vendors. Some competitors may price their products, services, capabilities and systems below cost in an attempt to gain market share.
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Increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced gross margin and loss of market share, any of which could harm our business and adversely affect our operating results and financial condition. We may not be able to compete successfully and respond to competitive pressures. Our inability to compete effectively with current or future competitors could harm our business and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.
Our inability to retain and properly insure against the loss of the services of our executive officers and other key personnel may harm our business and impede the implementation of our business strategy.
Our future success depends significantly on the skills and efforts of Steve Miller and James Short and possibly other key personnel. The loss of the services of any of these individuals could harm our business and operations. In addition, we have not obtained key person life insurance on any of our key employees. If any of our executive officers or key employees left or was seriously injured and unable to work and we were unable to find a qualified replacement and/or to obtain adequate compensation for such loss, we may be unable to manage our business, which could harm our operating results and financial condition.
Our inability to attract, train and retain additional qualified personnel may harm our business and impede the implementation of our business strategy.
Once our business begins to grow, we will need to attract, integrate, motivate and retain a significant number of additional administrative and sales personnel. Competition for these individuals in our industry and geographic region is intense, and we may be unable to attract, assimilate or retain such highly qualified personnel in the future. Our business cannot continue to grow if we are unable to attract such qualified personnel. Our failure to attract and retain highly trained personnel that are essential to our business may limit our growth rate, which would harm our business and impede the implementation of our business strategy.
We may indemnify our directors and officers against liability to us and our stockholders, and such indemnification could increase our operating costs.
Our bylaws allow us to indemnify our directors and officers against claims associated with carrying out the duties of their offices. Our bylaws also allow us to reimburse them for the costs of certain legal defenses. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 may be permitted to our directors, officers or control persons, we have been advised by the SEC that such indemnification is against public policy and is therefore unenforceable.
Since our directors and officers are aware that they may be indemnified for carrying out the duties of their offices, they may be less motivated to meet the standards required by law to properly carry out such duties, which could increase our operating costs. Further, if our directors and officers file a claim against us for indemnification, the associated expenses also could increase our operating costs.
There are substantial inherent risks in attempting to commercialize newly developed products, and, as a result, we may not be able to successfully develop new products.
Our company plans to conduct research and development of products in the health and wellness field. However, commercial feasibility and acceptance of such product candidates are unknown. Scientific research and development requires significant amounts of capital and takes an extremely long time to reach commercial viability, if at all. During the research and development process, we may experience technological barriers that we may be unable to overcome. Because of these uncertainties, it is possible that some of our future product candidates never will be successfully developed. If we are unable to successfully develop new products, we may be unable to generate new revenue sources or build a sustainable or profitable business.
We will need to achieve commercial acceptance of our products to generate revenues and achieve profitability.
Superior competitive products may be introduced, or customer needs may change, which would diminish or extinguish the uses for our products. We cannot predict when significant commercial market acceptance for our products will develop, if at all, and we cannot reliably estimate the projected size of any such potential market. If markets fail to accept our products, then we may not be able to generate revenues from them. Our revenue growth and achievement of profitability will depend substantially on our ability to introduce new products accepted by customers. If we are unable to cost-effectively achieve acceptance of our products by customers, or if our products do not achieve wide market acceptance, then our business will be materially and adversely affected.
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We expect to rely on third parties for the worldwide marketing and distribution of our product candidates, who may not be successful in selling our products.
We currently do not have adequate resources to market and distribute any of our products worldwide and expect to engage third party marketing and distribution companies to perform these tasks. While we believe that distribution partners will be available, we cannot assure you that the distribution partners, if any, will succeed in marketing our products on a global basis. We may not be able to maintain satisfactory arrangements with our marketing and distribution partners, who may not devote adequate resources to selling our products. If this happens, we may not be able to successfully market our products, which would decrease or eliminate our ability to generate revenues.
Our products may be displaced by superior products developed by third parties.
The health and wellness industry is constantly undergoing rapid and significant change. Third parties may succeed in developing or marketing products that are more effective than those developed or marketed by us or that would make our products obsolete or non-competitive. Additionally, researchers could develop new surgical procedures and medications that replace or reduce the use of our products. Accordingly, our success will depend, in part, on our ability to respond quickly to medical and technological changes through the development and introduction of new products. We may not have the resources to do this. If our products become obsolete and our efforts to develop new products do not result in commercially successful products, then our sales and revenues will decline.
We may incur material product liability claims, which could increase our costs and harm our financial condition and operating results.
Our products consist of vitamins, minerals and botanicals and other ingredients that are classified as foods or dietary supplements and athletic enhancement products that are not subject to pre-market regulatory approval in the United States. Our products could contain contaminated substances, and some of our products contain some ingredients that do not have long histories of human consumption. We rely on published and unpublished safety information, including clinical studies, on ingredients used in our products and conduct limited clinical studies on some key products but not all products. Previously unknown adverse reactions resulting from human consumption of these ingredients could occur. As a marketer of dietary and nutritional supplements and other products that are ingested by consumers or applied to their bodies, we may be subjected to various product liability claims, including that the products contain contaminants, the products include inadequate instructions as to their uses or the products include inadequate warnings concerning side effects and interactions with other substances. It is possible that widespread product liability claims could increase our costs and adversely affect our revenues and operating income. Moreover, liability claims arising from a serious adverse event may increase our costs through higher insurance premiums and deductibles and may make it more difficult to secure adequate insurance coverage in the future. In addition, our product liability insurance may fail to cover future product liability claims, thereby requiring us to pay substantial monetary damages and adversely affecting our business.
Risks Relating to an Investment in our Company
Our common stock is not listed on any exchange, and stockholders may not be able to resell their shares.
Currently our shares of common stock are not listed on any exchange or automated quotation system. A public market for our shares of common stock may never develop. There can be no assurance that purchasers of our shares of common stock will be able to resell their shares at their original purchase price, if at all.
Our common stock could ultimately be traded over the counter, which could deprive stockholders of the full value of their shares.
We intend, upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, to apply for the listing of our common stock on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system. Until our common stock is listed on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system, there is no market price for the shares. Once listed on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system, the shares may be sold at prevailing market prices or privately negotiated prices. There can be no assurance that any application for the listing of our common stock on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system will be approved.
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If any such application is not approved and our common stock ultimately is not listed, we intend to engage a market maker to apply for quotation on the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board. There can be no assurance that a market maker will agree to file the necessary documents with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), which operates the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board; nor can there be any assurance that such an application for quotation will be approved. If such an application is approved and our common stock is approved for quotation via the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board, then our common stock is expected to have fewer market makers, lower trading volumes and larger spreads between bid and asked prices than securities listed on an exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange or the NASDAQ Stock Market. These factors may result in higher price volatility and less market liquidity for our common stock.
The sale of shares of our common stock pursuant to the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part could cause the price of our common stock to decline.
The selling stockholders under the registration statement may sell none, some or all of the shares of common stock that are covered by such registration statement. We have no way of knowing whether or when the selling stockholders will sell the shares of common stock covered by such registration statement. Depending on market liquidity at the time, a sale of shares covered by such registration statement at any given time could cause the trading price of our common stock to decline. The sale of a substantial number of shares of our common stock under such registration statement, or the anticipation of such a sale, could make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and at a price that we otherwise might desire to affect such sales.
A low market price would severely limit the potential market for our common stock.
Our common stock may trade at a price below $5.00 per share, subjecting trading in the stock to certain SEC rules requiring additional disclosures by broker-dealers. These rules generally apply to any non-NASDAQ equity security that has a market price share of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exceptions (a “penny stock”). Such rules require the delivery, before any penny stock transaction, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith and impose various sales practice requirements on broker-dealers who sell penny stocks to persons other than established customers and institutional or wealthy investors. For these types of transactions, the broker-dealer must make a special suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction before the sale. The broker-dealer also must disclose the commissions payable to the broker-dealer, current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer’s presumed control over the market. Such information must be provided to the customer orally or in writing before or with the written confirmation of trade sent to the customer. Monthly statements must be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information on the limited market in penny stocks. The additional burdens imposed on broker-dealers by such requirements could discourage broker-dealers from effecting transactions in our common stock.
If applicable, FINRA sales practice requirements could limit a stockholder’s ability to buy and sell our stock.
In addition to the penny stock rules promulgated by the SEC, which are discussed in the immediately preceding risk factor, FINRA rules (which would apply to our common stock in the event that our common stock ultimately becomes traded over the counter via the OTC Electronic Bulletin Board) require that, in recommending an investment to a customer, a broker-dealer must have reasonable grounds for believing that the investment is suitable for that customer. Under these FINRA rules, before recommending speculative low-priced securities to their non-institutional customers, broker-dealers must make reasonable efforts to obtain information about the customer’s financial status, tax status, investment objectives and other information. Under interpretations of these rules, FINRA believes that there is a high probability that speculative low-priced securities will not be suitable for at least some customers. If these FINRA rules were to apply to our common stock, such application would make it more difficult for broker-dealers to recommend that their customers buy our common stock, which could limit the ability to buy and sell our common stock and have an adverse effect on the market value for our shares of common stock.
An investor’s ability to trade our common stock may be limited by trading volume.
A consistently active trading market for our common stock may not occur on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system. A limited trading volume may prevent our stockholders from selling shares at such times or in such amounts as they otherwise may desire.
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Our company has a concentration of stock ownership and control, which may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change of control.
Our common stock ownership is highly concentrated. Through ownership of shares of our common stock, four stockholders collectively own beneficially more than 87% of our total outstanding shares of common stock. As a result of this concentrated ownership of our common stock, our four stockholders will be able to exert significant control over all matters requiring stockholder approval, including the election of directors and approval of mergers and other significant corporate transactions. This concentration of ownership may have the effect of delaying, preventing or deterring a change in control of our company. It also could deprive our stockholders of an opportunity to receive a premium for their shares as part of a sale of our company, and it may affect the market price of our common stock.
We have not voluntarily implemented various corporate governance measures, in the absence of which, stockholders may have more limited protections against interested director transactions, conflicts of interest and similar matters.
Federal legislation, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, has resulted in the adoption of various corporate governance measures designed to promote the integrity of corporate management and the securities markets. Some of these measures have been adopted in response to legal requirements. Others have been adopted by companies in response to the requirements of national securities exchanges, on which their securities are listed. Among the corporate governance measures that are required under the rules of national securities exchanges and NASDAQ are those that address board of directors’ independence, audit committee oversight and the adoption of a code of ethics. While our board of directors has adopted a Code of Ethics and an Audit Committee Charter, we have not yet adopted any of the other corporate governance measures, and, since our securities are not currently listed on a national securities exchange or NASDAQ, we are not currently required to do so. We intend, however, upon the effectiveness of the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part, to apply for the listing of our common stock on a national stock exchange or an automated quotation system. There can be no assurance that any application for the listing of our common stock will be approved. In the event that our common stock becomes listed, we will be required to adopt these other corporate governance measures, and we intend to do so. It is possible that if we were to adopt some or all of these corporate governance measures, stockholders would benefit from somewhat greater assurances that internal corporate decisions were being made by disinterested directors and that policies had been implemented to define responsible conduct. For example, in the absence of audit, nominating and compensation committees comprised of at least a majority of independent directors, decisions concerning matters such as compensation packages to our senior officers and recommendations for director nominees may be made by a majority of directors who have an interest in the outcome of the matters being decided. Prospective investors should bear in mind our current lack of corporate governance measures in formulating their investment decisions.
Our Articles of Incorporation provide that certain proceedings may only be instituted in the District Courts of Nevada, which may prevent or delay such proceedings and will increase the costs to enforce shareholder rights.
Our Articles of Incorporation provide that the following actions and proceedings may only be brought in the courts located in the State of Nevada: (i) derivative actions brought on behalf of the company, (ii) any action asserting breach of fiduciary duty by the directors or officers, (iii) any action brought under the Business Associations, Securities and Commodities statutes of the State of Nevada, and (iv) actions asserting a claim under the internal affairs doctrine. No court has determined that such provisions are enforceable in Nevada, and we may be forced to defend proceedings brought in other states if such provision is ruled unenforceable. If enforceable, claims covered by this provision may be maintained in the courts of the State of Nevada only if such courts have personal jurisdiction over the defendants. If the State of Nevada does not have personal jurisdiction over any named defendant, this provision may have the effect of preventing the prosecution of any claim. Additionally, because shareholders may initiate such actions only in the State of Nevada, shareholders will be required to incur additional costs and expense such as engaging legal counsel authorized to practice in Nevada. Moreover, the laws of the State of Nevada may be more favorable to us or our management than the laws of the state in which any shareholder resides.
Because we will not pay dividends in the foreseeable future, stockholders will only benefit from owning common stock if it appreciates.
We have never paid dividends on our common stock, and we do not intend to do so in the foreseeable future. We intend to retain any future earnings to finance our growth. Accordingly, any potential investor who anticipates the need for current dividends from his investment should not purchase our common stock.
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Item 2. | Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities |
In June and July 2014, we sold 14,750,000 shares of our common stock to accredited investors pursuant to a private placement. In September 2015, we entered into convertible debt agreements to accredited investors. In January 2017, the Company converted $22,400 of convertible promissory notes to 89,600 shares of our common stock pursuant to the terms of the notes.
Item 3. | Default on Senior Securities |
Not applicable.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
Item 5. | Other Information |
Not applicable.
Item 6. | Exhibits |
Exhibit Number | Exhibit Description |
31.1* | Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
31.2* | Rule 13(a)-14(a)/15(d)-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
32.1* | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer |
32.2* | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer |
101.INS* | XBRL Instances Document |
101.SCH* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document |
101.LAB* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document |
101.PRE* | XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document |
* Filed herewith.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, as of June 21, 2017.
ODYSSEY GROUP INTERNATIONAL, INC. | ||
By: /s/ Steve Miller Steve Miller Chief Executive Officer, President and Director (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
By: /s/ James Short James Short Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
In accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature | Title | Date | ||
/s/Steve Miller |
Chief Executive Officer, President, Director |
June 21, 2017 | ||
Steve Miller | (Principal Executive Officer) | |||
/s/James Short |
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Director | June 21, 2017 | ||
James Short | (Principal Financial Officer) |
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