PINEAPPLE, INC. - Quarter Report: 2022 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022

or

For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

Commission File Number: 000-55896

PINEAPPLE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

10351 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 420

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

877-310-7675

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

n/a

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

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934: None.

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:

Common stock, par value $0.0000001

(Title of class)

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

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

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

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of January 5, 2023,  there were 91,163,569 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.0000001 par value per share, issued and outstanding.

PINEAPPLE, INC.

Table of Contents

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Pineapple, Inc. are included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:

INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Pineapple, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

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

Pineapple, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

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

Pineapple, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022, and 2021

(Unaudited)

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022:

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021:

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

Pineapple, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

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

PINEAPPLE, INC.

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Nine Months Ended September   30, 2022

Note 1 – Organization and Description of Business

Pineapple, Inc. (“Pineapple” or the “Company”) was originally formed in the State of Nevada under the name Global Resources, Ltd. on August 3, 1983. On April 12, 1999, the Company changed its name to “Helixphere Technologies Inc.”. On September 19, 2013, the Company changed its name to “New China Global Inc.” On October 30, 2013, the Company filed its Articles of Continuance with the Secretary of State of Wyoming pursuant to which the Company was re-domiciled from the State of Nevada to the State of Wyoming. On July 15, 2014, the Company filed an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation to change its name from “New China Global Inc.” to “Globestar Industries”. On September 3, 2015, the Company changed its name to “Pineapple Express, Inc.” from “Globestar Industries.” The Company’s name has no relation to the 2008 motion picture produced by Columbia Pictures. Currently, the Company is in the process of seeking regulatory approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) to change its name to Pineapple, Inc.

On March 19, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “PVI Agreement”) with Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”), the Company’s equity-method investment, and the stockholders of PVI (the “PVI Stockholders”) in which the Company acquired a total of 50% of the outstanding shares of PVI, in consideration for 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may, from time to time, be converted by the holder into shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.0000001 (the “Common Stock”), in an amount equal to ten (10) shares of Common Stock for each one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The PVI Stockholders elected to immediately convert the 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 20,000,000 shares of common stock upon issuance. 

On January 17, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Jaime Ortega whereby in exchange for Mr. Ortega cancelling $1,062,000 of existing loans extended to the Company by Jaime Ortega, Neu-Ventures, Inc., and Sky Island, Inc., the Company transferred to Mr. Ortega 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI. Subsequently, on February 11, 2021, the parties entered into amended agreement pursuant to which the original number of shares sold to Mr. Ortega was reduced from 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI to 4,827 shares of capital stock of PVI. Accordingly, the Company currently owns 45,173 shares of capital stock of PVI. This amendment was entered into to correct the original agreement and properly reflect the value of the Company’s stock at the time of the initial agreement. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company has a 45.17% ownership interest in PVI, its equity-method investment.

Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, accordingly, certain information, footnotes, and disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements, prepared in accordance with GAAP, have been condensed or omitted in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. The accompanying financial information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 6, 2022, and further amended and filed with the SEC on May 18, 2022. In the opinion of management, the financial data presented includes all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of interim periods should not be considered indicative of the results for the full year. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include estimates and assumptions of management that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Basis of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pineapple, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, THC Industries, LLC and Pineapple Express Consulting, Inc., doing business as Pineapple Express. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

On September 28^th, 2022, the Company signed a letter of intent with Jaime Ortega for the sale of 100% interest of Pineapple Park, LLC (“PP”), in exchange for forgiveness of $10,000 of the existing note due to Ortega’s 100% owned entity, Neu-Ventures, Inc. The Entity has accordingly been removed from the Company’s basis of consolidation consolidated financial statements, which resulted in a decrease in the consolidated balance of accounts payable of $376,287 and a decrease in related party notes payable of $10,000. The sale of the Entity resulted in a gain of $386,287, which has been recorded in the consolidated statement of operations for the three- and nine- months ended September 30, 2022.  

The Company’s consolidated subsidiaries and/or entities were as follows:

Schedule of Consolidated Subsidiaries and/or Entities 

On September 28^th, 2022, the Company signed a letter of intent with Mathew Feinstein, a related party and 8% owner of Pineapple, Inc. and the current owner of Pineapple Wellness, Inc., (“PW”), for the purchase of PW, which also includes the website www.PineappleWellness.com and the retail storefront at 8783 W. Pico Blvd., which will sell CBD products and apparel when launched. Per the agreement, Feinstein will sell 100% interest in the Entity in exchange for 2,500,000 shares of Pineapple, Inc, (“PNPL”) to be issued by December 31, 2022, upon which the shares of the Entity shall transfer. There is no impact to the financials for the nine-months ended September 30, 2022, as shares will be transferred in Q4 2022.

Use of Estimates in Financial Reporting

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 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. Significant estimates include the recoverability and useful lives of long-lived assets, assessment of legal accruals, the fair value of the Company’s stock, stock-based compensation and the valuation allowance related to deferred tax assets. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. The FASB ASC establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described below:

Financial assets are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.

The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, including cash, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities, approximate their fair values because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of notes payable approximates their fair values since the current interest rates and terms on these obligations are the same as prevailing market rates.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consist of furniture and fixtures and office equipment. They are recorded at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

The estimated useful lives of the classes of property and equipment are as follows:

Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives Property and Equipment 

Investment – Equity Method

The Company accounts for its equity method investment (“PVI”) at cost, adjusted for the Company’s share of the investee’s earnings or losses, which are reflected in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company periodically reviews the investment for other than temporary declines in fair value below cost and more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. As of September 30, 2022, management has identified indicators of other-than-temporary impairment that have led to the conclusion that the carrying value of its equity method investment is not recoverable. As a result, the Company has recorded an impairment write-down in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three- and nine-months ended September 30, 2022. Refer to Note 6  for disclosures relating to impairment of the Company’s equity method investment.

Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution, using the treasury stock method, that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the loss of the Company. In computing diluted income (loss) per share, the treasury stock method assumes that outstanding options and warrants are exercised, and the proceeds are used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Options and warrants may have a dilutive effect under the treasury stock method only when the average market price of the common stock during the period exceeds the exercise price of the options and warrants. At September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company had no options or warrants outstanding and no shares issuable for conversion of notes payable.

Stock-based Compensation

The value of restricted stock awards is determined using the fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur.

Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-06 (“ASU 2020-06”) “Debt-Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging-Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity’s Own Equity.” ASU 2020-06 simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by reducing the number of accounting models for convertible debt instruments and convertible preferred stock. Limiting the accounting models results in fewer embedded conversion features being separately recognized from the host contract as compared with current GAAP. Convertible instruments that continue to be subject to separation models are (1) those with embedded conversion features that are not clearly and closely related to the host contract, that meet the definition of a derivative, and that do not qualify for a scope exception from derivative accounting and (2) convertible debt instruments issued with substantial premiums for which the premiums are recorded as paid-in capital. In addition, ASU 2020-06 amends the guidance for the derivatives scope exception for contracts in an entity’s own equity to reduce form-over-substance-based accounting conclusions. The Amendments also affects the diluted EPS calculation for instruments that may be settled in cash or shares and for convertible instruments. The amendments are effective for public entities excluding smaller reporting companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. For all other entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods. The Company is still evaluating the effect the adoption will have on its financial statements.

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

Note 3 – Going Concern

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As reflected in its condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has an accumulated deficit of $24,929,002 as of September 30, 2022, incurred a net loss of $9,256,692, principally related to the loss on impairment of the Company’s equity-method investee, and utilized net cash of $103,885  in operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

The Company and the Company’s equity-method investment have incurred net losses prior to Q3 2022. These factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year from the date that the condensed consolidated financial statements are issued. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.

The Company’s primary source of operating funds since inception has been cash proceeds from the private placements of its common stock and from issuance of its short-term on demand loans, primarily from related parties. The Company intends to raise additional capital in the short term through addition of demand loans and, once the up listing to a higher exchange is completed, through private placements to sell restricted shares of common stock to investors. There can be no assurance that these funds will be available on terms acceptable to the Company, or at all, or will be sufficient to enable the Company to fully complete its development activities or sustain operations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company raised approximately $150,000 in cash proceeds from the sale of its common stock.

If the Company is unable to raise sufficient additional funds, it will have to develop and implement a plan to further extend payables, reduce overhead, scale back its current business plan and/or curtail operations until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations.

The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on its ability to execute its strategy and on its ability to raise additional funds. Management is currently seeking additional funds, primarily through the issuance of equity and/or debt securities for cash to operate the Company’s business. No assurance can be given that any future financing will be available or, if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to it. Even if the Company is able to obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on its operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for its stockholders, in the case of equity and/or convertible debt financing.

Note 4 – Deposit on stock purchase agreement – related party

On August 7, 2021, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “CGI Agreement”) with Capital Growth Investments, Inc., a California corporation (“CGI”) and PVI, the Company’s equity-method investee. Pursuant to the Agreement, the Company can acquire up to 50,000 shares of CGI (the “Shares”), which comprise 50% of its issued and outstanding capital stock, from PVI for an aggregate purchase price of $1,000,000. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, $195,000 and $100,000, respectively, was paid by the Company, which was recorded and presented in Deposit-Stock purchase agreement related party, in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. No shares of CGI will be issued until the full purchase price is paid.

Within 60 days of execution of the Agreement, the remaining balance of $805,000 is to be paid in exchange for the full 50% of the Shares of the Company. Contemporaneously with the execution of the CGI Agreement, the parties entered into a Shareholder Agreement with CGI (the “Shareholder Agreement”). Pursuant to the Shareholder Agreement, the Company was granted certain anti-dilution rights, as well certain monthly distributions of net cash from the operations of CGI, along with other voting and indemnification rights. Pursuant to an Amendment to Stock Purchase Agreement, dated November 26, 2021, the Company, CGI and PVI have acknowledged that the Purchase Price was to be paid in exchange for the entirety of the Shares on or before March 31, 2022. Should the Company be unable to fund the balance of $805,000 by March 31, 2022, the transaction shall be cancelled and the refundable deposit of $195,000 shall be returned to the Company. In March 2022, all parties agreed to extend the closing to June 30, 2022 (“revised closing date”). Should the Company be unable to fund the balance of $805,000 by September 30, 2022, the transaction will be cancelled, and all deposits would be returned to the Company.

In June 2022, both parties agreed to extend the closing date to August 5, 2022. On August 8, 2022, both PVI and CGI mutually agreed to terminate the Stock Purchase Agreement. No shares of CGI had been issued to date, as only $195,000 of the full $1,000,000 purchase price had been paid and the terms of the agreement require the transaction to be fully funded before transferring shares. The balance of the deposit, which had been presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as Deposit on stock purchase agreement – related party, was reversed in the Q2 2022 period. The balance of Notes payable-related party has been reduced by $100,000 and the balance of Due to related parties has been reduced by $95,000.

Note 5 – Property and Equipment

Property and equipment as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, is summarized as follows:

Schedule of Property and Equipment

Depreciation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $933 and $4,129, respectively, and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 was $1,541 and $4,623, respectively.

Note 6 – Equity Method Investment

In March 2019, the Company acquired a 50% investment in Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”) in exchange for 2,000,000 shares of the Company’s Series A Preferred stock, which upon issuance were immediately converted into 20,000,000 shares of common stock. The investment has been accounted for under the equity method. In addition to having a direct investment, the Company also noted that common ownership with PVI represents an additional variable interest. However, it was determined that the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact PVI’s economic performance, and therefore, the Company is not the primary beneficiary of PVI and PVI has not been consolidated under the variable interest model.

On January 17, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Jaime Ortega whereby in exchange for Mr. Ortega cancelling $1,062,000 of existing loans extended to the Company by Jaime Ortega, Neu-Ventures, Inc., and Sky Island, Inc., the Company transferred to Mr. Ortega 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI. Subsequently, on February 11, 2021, the parties entered into amended agreement pursuant to which the original number of shares sold to Mr. Ortega was reduced from 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI to 4,827 shares of capital stock of PVI. Accordingly, the Company currently owns 45,173 shares of capital stock of PVI. This amendment was entered into to correct the original agreement and properly reflect the value of the Company’s stock at the time of the initial agreement.

The investment was recorded at cost, which was determined to be $11,000,000 based on a value of $0.55 per share of common stock. A total of 10,000,000 shares of common stock were issued during fiscal year 2020. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company has 45.17% ownership interest in PVI.

In November 2021, PNPL Holdings Inc., was created for the sole purpose of holding direct equity in the Los Angeles cannabis businesses. The City of Los Angeles passed a provision stating that management companies cannot directly hold equity in the operations they manage. As such, PNPL Holdings, Inc. was set up as an affiliate of PVI that is not owned by PVI for PVI’s equity in the operations of dispensaries in the following California locations: Hollywood and Vine, West Los Angeles, South Los Angeles, Northeast Los Angeles, and San Pedro. CGI and UHC remain unaffected since these dispensaries are not in the City of Los Angeles.

Previously, PVI has invested in established cannabis businesses, funded cannabis start-up businesses, managed the aforementioned businesses for a management fee, and in some instances subleased property to these businesses for a profit. However, as of September 1, 2022, PVI shifted its primary focus to being a “non-plant touching” entity through development of cannabis assets and resale of the same for a profit in partnership with its affiliate entities, hemp CBD retail management services for a fee, and leasing and subleasing cannabis retail properties for a profit. PVI no longer operates or partially owns cannabis assets and acts only as a consultant for the purpose of facilitating development of those assets through PNPL Holdings, Inc. PNPL Holdings, Inc. is wholly-owned by Matthew Feinstein and, as such, is a related party to Pineapple, Inc. PVI no longer receives a 10% management fee for these cannabis entities and is now completely a non-plant touching ancillary service provider to the cannabis industry. As of September 30, 2022, PVI carries no ownership of any cannabis assets. However, PVI did own the following cannabis assets as of December 31, 2021 (these portions of ownership were transferred to PNPL Holdings, Inc.):

The ownership percentages previously owned by PVI were transferred to PNPL Holdings, Inc. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, three of the above cannabis assets (CGI, UHC and PXI) generated revenue while PVI held ownership. As noted above, as of September 30, 2022, PVI no longer has any ownership in these entities.

The following represents summarized financial information of PVI as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively:

 Summary of Financial Information of Subsidiaries

The Company has recorded an income from equity investment of $1,499,355 during the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Management reviews its equity investment for impairment if and when circumstances indicate that a decline in fair value below its carrying amount may have occurred. PNPL determined that a triggering event occurred in September 2022 with respect to its equity method investment in PVI, due to the change in business strategy as of September 1, 2022 and the general adverse developments in the California cannabis industry, both of which have negatively impacted the investment’s strategic direction.  After completing its impairment assessment, management determined that the carrying amount exceeded its estimated fair value and the impairment condition was considered other than temporary. The assumptions that most significantly affected the fair value determination included projected cash flows and the discount rate. The Company-specific inputs for measuring fair value are considered “Level 3” or unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data under applicable fair value authoritative guidance, as quoted market prices are not available.

As such, PNPL has recorded an impairment charge of $10,787,652 during Q3 2022. These non-cash impairment charges are included in other income and expenses in  the condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three- and nine- months ended September 30, 2022.

Note 7 – Notes Payable, Related Party

Notes payable-related party, are comprised of the following as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021:

 Schedule of Notes Payable Related Party Transactions

Eric Kennedy (former director)

In May 2019, the Company agreed to a settlement with Eric Kennedy, a Company’s director, related to deferred cash compensation that had been accrued for in the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities to reduce the amount to $35,000, resulting in a gain on settlement of related party payables of $36,000, which was recorded in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ (deficit) equity. Therefore, the $35,000 was reclassified to related party notes payable.

The note does not incur interest and was originally to be repaid through an initial $10,000 payment with monthly payments of $5,000 thereafter, but the Company was only able to make one $5,000 payment, reducing the balance to $30,000 as of December 31, 2020. The Company did not make any payment during the year ended December 31, 2021.

During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, Eric Kennedy forgave the amount due from the Company, as he was not awaiting repayment for any funding he had provided to the Company during previous years. This settlement has been recorded as a gain on forgiveness of related party note payable in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The balance of the former related party notes payable is zero as of June 30, 2022. There has been no activity during the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Rob Novinger

There was no activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The balance of the related party note payable is $30,851 as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. 

Neu-Ventures, Inc. (The owner is the largest shareholder of the Company)

Beginning in April 2019, the Company also began receiving advances from Neu-Ventures, Inc., another entity owned by our majority shareholder, Mr. Ortega. These advances are due on demand and do not incur interest.

Advances from Neu-Ventures in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, totaled $1,700 and $5,885, respectively, offset by cash repayments of $0 and $52,000, respectively. Neu-Ventures also paid $27,387 and $62,935, respectively, of corporate expenses on behalf of the Company during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

During fiscal year 2021, Neu-Ventures also paid $100,000 on behalf of the Company pursuant to the stock purchase agreement entered into on August 7, 2021, to acquire up to 50,000 shares of Capital Growth Investments, Inc. Such payment is reported under Deposit on stock purchase agreement-related party in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2021. The transaction was cancelled subsequently to the Q2 period-end, as described in Note 4. The balance of the deposit on stock purchase agreement at June 30, 2022 was zero and the payable to Neu-Ventures has been reduced accordingly. There has been no activity during the three month period ended September 30, 2022.

The amount payable to Neu Ventures totaled $732,888 and $826,067 as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Note 8 – Note Payable

The Company, through our former subsidiary, BBC, entered into a $25,000 small business “line of credit” with Kabbage, Inc. on July 2, 2016, for purposes of funding periodic capital needs. The original agreement provided for a term of six months but has been extended month-to-month thereafter by mutual verbal consent of the parties. The total balance of that credit line as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, is $27,313, which includes principal of $19,838 and $7,475 of accrued interest from prior years. The balance has been guaranteed by Matt Feinstein, a director of the Company. The Company is currently in talks with a collection company to settle this debt and has stopped accruing interest. There has been no activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Note 9 – Settlement payable-related party

At September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the settlement payable related party balance consists of the following:

 Schedule of Settlement Payable Related Party

Investor Three

In December 2015, the Company entered into a Revenue Share Agreement for $750,000 that was recorded as “advances on agreements” liability. As per the Revenue Share Agreement, in the event that, for the period from February 5, 2016, through the three-year anniversary of the Effective Date, if Lessee fails to pay the Company any Fixed Minimum Rent, the Company shall be required to pay to Investor Three, in full, Investor Three’s share each month until the Company has paid Investor Three an aggregate of $825,000 under this Revenue Share Agreement. Thereafter, the Company shall have no further obligations or responsibilities to Investor Three in connection with this Revenue Share Agreement. Due to the above clause, by reason of defaults on the DHS Project (as defined elsewhere herein), an additional penalty of $75,000 was incurred which was recorded as deferred finance cost. During the fiscal year 2018, the Company reduced $200,000 of principal by transferring land to Investor Three. During the fiscal year 2018, the Company also recorded a loss on settlement of debt in the consolidated statements of operations increasing the balance by $97,800 to $615,000 at December 31, 2018. There has been no activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. This balance remains outstanding as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, and is classified as settlement payable-related party on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Note 10 – Advances on Agreements

At September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, advances on agreements balance consist of the following:

 Schedule of Advance on Agreement

Investor One

On February 16, 2016, the Company entered into a Binding Letter of Intent (“BLOI1”) with Investor One that the Company deemed a financing agreement for the purchase of a certain property (APN: 665-030-044), and upon completion of development of the acquired property, subsequently a revenue share agreement that was for the following considerations: (i) payment by Investor One of $125,000, representing one-half the purchase price of the property, (ii) the Company would have repurchased the financed property for $187,500 within one year of the purchase, and (iii) “rent” payments of $3,750/month would have occurred during the referenced one year period.

During March 2016, the $125,000 in financing from Investor One, in addition to $40,768 from the Company, was deposited in Escrow No.: 7101604737-ST with Chicago Title Company against the purchase of another property (APN: 665-030-043) that was the subject of additional funding by Investor Two, described below.

Investor Two

On March 18, 2016, the Company entered into a Binding Letter of Intent (“BLOI2”), subsequently amended by a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions (“Subsequent Land Purchase Agreement”) dated March 21, 2016, both of which the Company deemed a financing agreement for the purchase of a certain property (APN: 665-030-043) for the following considerations: (i) payment by Investor Two of $350,000 of the $515,000 purchase price of the property, (ii) the Company would assign the existing escrow amount of $165,768 to Investor Two, who would close the transaction and take title to the property, (iii) the Company would pay any taxes, fees and other out-of-pocket expenses associated with the transaction, and (iv) the Company would have repurchased the property from Investor Two for a price of $500,000 within ninety days of the closing of the transaction.

On March 22, 2016, Investor Two deposited $350,000 into the escrow account referenced above and the transaction closed with title conveyed to Investor Two as required under BLOI2. Subsequent to closing, the Company defaulted under the BLOI2 and the Subsequent Land Purchase Agreement as it did not reacquire the property in the required ninety days after closing. As a consequence, the Company forfeited the $165,768 deposited into the Chicago Title Escrow account referenced above.

Investment Accounting Treatments for Investors One and Two

The escrow agreement closed and Investor Two took title to property. There is no provision in BLOI2, or in the Subsequent Land Purchase Agreement, that would impose any continuing liability on the Company other than the loss of the Company’s escrow deposit.

As no terms and conditions were established to characterize the $125,000 investment as a Note Payable, the Company has recorded a continuing liability to Investor One in connection with BLOI1 having been recorded as a deferred liability. Contrary to the case with Investor Two, the Company acknowledged the additional $62,500 liability provided for under BLOI1 and $187,500 was recorded as “advances on agreements” as a short-term deferred liability on the Company’s books and records. Additionally, BLOI1 provided for a “rent” payment of $3,750 for a period of twelve months after execution of BLOI1.

In February 2019, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with Investor One which required the issuance of 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and established an additional principal sum for repayment of $200,000. The settlement includes installment payments of $10,000 per month beginning on February 15, 2019, until the balance is repaid and ends the accrual of interest. Prior to entering into the settlement agreement, the Company had recorded interest expense of $4,125, bringing the balance from $187,500 at December 31, 2018 to $191,625. The settlement agreement resulted in additional expense of $8,375. The Company made three $10,000 payments during the year ended December 31, 2019, reduced the value by another $1,000 in connection with the 20,000 shares being valued at $11,000 instead of the $10,000 value initially discussed. There was no activity during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Note 11 – Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity

The Company is authorized to issue 525,000,000 shares of capital stock, $0.0000001 par value per share, of which 5,000,000 shares are designated as Series A Convertible Preferred stock, 20,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock and 500,000,000 shares are designated as common stock. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, there were no shares of preferred stock issued and outstanding, and 91,163,569 shares of common stock issued and outstanding, respectively.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company did not sell any shares of common stock and did not award any stock compensation to its officers or directors. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company sold 2,490,000 shares of common stock for total cash consideration of $249,000, respectively. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company issued 350,000 shares for services to the Company’s directors and to one of the Company’s officers for total fair value of $35,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company cancelled 1,829,631 shares of common stock pursuant to a settlement agreement.

Subscription received - shares to be issued

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company received stock subscriptions totaling $150,000 in cash for 400,000 shares at $0.25/share during Q1 2022 and 100,000 shares at $0.50/share during Q2 2022. As of September 30, 2022, the shares were not yet issued, and the Company recorded the shares to be issued of $150,000.

Note 12 – Commitments and Contingencies

From time to time, the Company is party to certain legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course and are incidental to our business. Future events or circumstances, currently unknown to management, will determine whether the resolution of pending or threatened litigation or claims will ultimately have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of operations in any future reporting periods. The following is a list of current litigation:

Pineapple Express v. Ramsey Salem

JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1220063897 was filed December 4, 2019. This matter arises from claims of breach of contract, more specifically the confidentiality provisions of certain Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated February 12, 2016, entered into between the parties and arising from the disclosure of the interim arbitration award in the matter entitled and above-referenced as: Salem, et al. v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al. JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1210035565, filed July 13, 2018, by Respondent. On April 8, 2021, the parties entered into a settlement agreement and mutual general release, under which the Company withdrew the second arbitration.

Hawkeye v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: BC708868 was filed June 6, 2018. Plaintiff claimed damages against Defendant in the excess of $900,000 arising from a series of successive amended and revised revenue sharing agreements pertaining to rental income from certain leasehold for premises more commonly known as 65421 San Jacinto Lane, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 which was not realized through no fault of Defendants, nor are Defendants contracting parties to the lease agreement or original revenue sharing agreement for which consideration was paid. Defendants deny all allegations of claims asserted in the Complaint. Notwithstanding, the parties settled the matter pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement in or about January 3, 2020. However, the matter was reduced to an entry of judgment by the court in or about February 21, 2020, for the amount of $615,000, which monies remain due and outstanding and are accrued for in the Company’s settlement payable as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. The parties are cooperating to resolve this matter pursuant to the terms of the agreed upon settlement.

Sharper, Inc. v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: 18SMCV00149 was filed November 1, 2018. Complaint for money with an amount in controversy of $32,500. The matter arises from certain claim for goods and services rendered beyond the contract claim which is wholly disputed. The court case matter was stayed on February 11, 2019, pending the outcome of Arbitration. Finnegan & Diba was substituted out of the matter on June 14, 2019. The matter was arbitrated through other counsel and the arbitrator issued a final award in favor of Petitioner in or about September 4, 2019, for the principal amount of $15,375, which has been accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2018. The award was transitioned to an entry of judgment in the total amount of $18,692 on or about February 27, 2020, against Pineapple Express, Inc. without specificity as to the judgment debtor’s state of incorporation, and Pineapple Express Consulting Inc., which remains due and outstanding. The accrual in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, is $18,692.

Cunningham v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: BS171779: Judgment, ordered by the Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office was entered by the Court on December 11, 2017. The amount of judgment entered was $47,674. Enforcement on the Judgment is continuing. Finnegan & Diba was retained to defend enforcement proceedings and substituted out of the matter in March 2019. This claim was accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

Pineapple Express, Inc. v. Cunningham

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: SC 127731 was filed June 21, 2017. This action arose from certain complaint and cross-complaint which were both dismissed. Defendant Cunningham pursued a cost judgment against Plaintiff and obtained a judgment in the amount of $2,367, which remains outstanding to date and since January 22, 2018. This amount has been accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. Enforcement proceedings have ensued and said judgment remains outstanding to date. Finnegan & Diba was not the counsel of record when judgment was entered and only addressed enforcement proceedings until such time it was substituted out as counsel of record in or about June 14, 2019.

StoryCorp Consulting, dba Wells Compliance Group v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1210037058, filed December 18, 2019. This matter arises from dispute over certain services agreement entered into between the parties in or about January 31, 2019. In 2020, the parties agreed on a settlement amount of $15,000. The parties self-represented in arbitration and a final arbitration award was issued in the amount $23,805 on or about October 27, 2020, against the Company. Claimant has since filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Pineapple Express, Inc. a California Corporation, with the Los Angeles Superior Court bearing Case Number 20STCP04003, set for hearing on April 12, 2021. On information and belief, Pineapple Express Inc., a California Corporation, is not affiliated with Pineapple Inc., a Nevada Corporation, formerly known as Pineapple Express, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation. Claimant amended its complaint on or about February 3, 2021, to include Defendant Pineapple Express, Inc., a Wyoming corporation. A default judgement was entered on May 11, 2021, against Pineapple Express, Inc., in the amount of $29,280. Defendant, Pineapple Inc., a Nevada Corporation, is not a party to the pending matter to date. The parties hope to engage in settlement discussions and resolve this matter. The $29,280 has been accrued for as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, in the Company’s contingent liabilities.

Russ Schamun v. Pineapple Express Consulting, Inc.

This is a small claims matter for $7,500 filed by an independent contractor. There was a hearing date on August 23, 2019, and judgment was awarded to Russ Schamun. This creditor will be satisfied once the Company is in a position to satisfy the judgment. The $7,500 has been accrued for as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, in the Company’s contingent liabilities.

SRFF v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

This matter resulted in a stipulated judgment whereas former SEC counsel claimed approximately $60,000 in legal work that was not paid for. The Company claimed that the work being charged for (a registration statement to be filed with the SEC) was not completed. Regardless of this fact, the Company signed a payment plan and confession of judgment if the plan was not honored. The result was a judgment entered in favor of SRFF because of the confession. This creditor will be satisfied once the Company is in a position to satisfy the judgment. The settlement amount has been accrued for in the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities balance at September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

Novinger v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: 20CHLC10510 was filed in or about March 11, 2020. This is a limited jurisdiction action arising from a claim for monies lent to Pineapple Express, Inc. without specificity as to the judgment debtor’s state of incorporation, for the total of $30,851, which is accrued for in the Company’s related party notes payable (Note 7) as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. On September 23, 2020, a default judgment was entered against the Company. The parties are working to resolve the matter or alternatively vacate and set aside the default judgment entered unbeknownst to the Company.

Note 13 – Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events through the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and has determined that there have been no events that have occurred that would require adjustments to the disclosures in the condensed consolidated financial statements, other than those described below and the binding letter of intent detailed in Note 2.

On January 2, 2023, Pineapple, Inc. entered into an agreement to sell its 45.17% ownership of Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”) to Jaime Ortega, in exchange for the forgiveness of all indebtedness to both PVI and Neu-Ventures, Inc. (“NVI”), entities that are both 100% owned by Ortega. Adjustments will be made accordingly in subsequent periods’ financial statements to reflect the sale.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

The Company is a smaller reporting Company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and is not required to provide the information required under this item.

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

As used herein, “Pineapple,” the “Company,” “our,” “we” or “us” and similar terms include Pineapple, Inc., unless the context indicates otherwise. The following discussion and analysis of our business and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and our financial conditions at that date, should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Quarterly Report”). US Dollars are denoted herein by “USD,” “$” and “dollars.”

General

This management discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of the Company is for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021. It is supplemental to and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of September 30, 2022, and the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the accompanying notes for each respective period. The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

Disclaimer Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report (or otherwise made by us or on our behalf from time to time in other reports, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, news releases, conferences, internet postings or otherwise) that are not statements of historical fact constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, notwithstanding that such statements are not specifically identified. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations or forecasts for future events, including without limitation our earnings, revenues, expenses or other future financial or business performance or strategies, or the impact of legal or regulatory matters on our business, results of operations or financial condition. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intent,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “estimate,” “might,” “plan,” “predict” or “continue” or the negative or other variations thereof or comparable terminology intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are based on information available to us as of the date of this Quarterly Report and on our current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions, and involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements herein due to a variety of factors.

This quarterly report contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other things:

Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, without limitation, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of this quarterly report, section captioned “Risk Factors” of our annual report on Form 10-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on May 6, 2022, and amended on May 18, 2022, and matters described in this quarterly report generally. In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements contained in this quarterly report will in fact occur. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. In addition to the information expressly required to be included in this quarterly report, we will provide such further material information, if any, as may be necessary to make the required statements, in light of the circumstances under which they are made, not misleading. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to our Company or to persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements included in this quarterly report are made only as of the date of this report or as indicated. Except as required by law, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Introduction

The Company has spent the last several years recasting the direction of the Company. We intend to take advantage of the opportunities that have been identified in the cannabis sectors. The market opportunities that are opened to a cannabis company include PVI’s involvement with cannabis delivery, retail, manufacturing, and cultivation. Our main focus has been to receive 45.17% of all net income (loss) generated by PVI from its business ventures, as well as selling the Top Shelf System to cannabis dispensaries.

Our Business

The Company was originally formed in the state of Nevada under the name Global Resources, Ltd. on August 3, 1983. It changed its name to “Helixphere Technologies Inc.” on April 12, 1999, and to “New China Global Inc.” on October 2, 2013. It reincorporated in Wyoming on October 30, 2013, changed its name to “Globestar Industries” on July 15, 2014. On August 24, 2015, the Company entered into a share exchange agreement with Better Business Consultants, Inc. (“BBC” dba “MJ Business Consultants”), a corporation formed in California on January 29, 2015, all of BBC’s shareholders, and the Company’s majority shareholder at that time (the “BBC Share Exchange”). Pursuant to the BBC Share Exchange, BBC became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Upon consummation of the BBC Share Exchange, the Company ceased its prior business of providing educational services and continued the business of BBC as its sole line of business. BBC has three wholly owned subsidiaries, Pineapple Express One LLC, a California limited liability company, Pineapple Express Two LLC, a California limited liability company, and Pineapple Properties Investments, LLC, a Washington limited liability company. Better Business Consultants, Inc. has since been sold by the Company. On September 3, 2015, the Company changed its name to “Pineapple Express, Inc.” from “Globestar Industries.” Currently, the Company is in the process of seeking regulatory approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) to change its name to Pineapple, Inc.

The Company was also assigned a patent for the proprietary Top Shelf Safe Display System (“SDS”) for use in permitted cannabis dispensaries and delivery vehicles across the United States and internationally (where permitted by law), on July 20th, 2016, by Sky Island, Inc. (the “SDS Patent”) via a Patent Assignment Agreement (the “Patent Assignment Agreement”). The SDS Patent was originally applied for and filed on August 11, 2015, by Sky Island, Inc. and received its notice of allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office on March 22, 2017. It is anticipated that the Top-Shelf SDS product shall retail for $30,000 per unit. Pineapple intends to sell the Top-Shelf SDS units to PVI for use in retail storefronts and delivery vehicles as well as to sell the Top Shelf SDS technology to other cannabis retail companies. The Company anticipates beginning sales of the Top Shelf SDS system in the third quarter of 2023.

On March 19, 2019, the Company entered into a Share Exchange Agreement (the “PVI Agreement”) with Pineapple Ventures, Inc. (“PVI”), the Company’s equity-method investment, and the stockholders of PVI (the “PVI Stockholders”) in which the Company acquired a total of 50% of the outstanding shares of PVI, in consideration for 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The Series A Convertible Preferred Stock may, from time to time, be converted by the holder into shares of the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.0000001 (the “Common Stock”), in an amount equal to ten (10) shares of Common Stock for each one share of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. The PVI Stockholders elected to immediately convert the 2,000,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock into 20,000,000 shares of common stock upon issuance

On January 17, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Jaime Ortega whereby in exchange for Mr. Ortega cancelling $1,062,000 of existing loans extended to the Company by Jaime Ortega, Neu-Ventures, Inc., and Sky Island, Inc., the Company transferred to Mr. Ortega 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI. Subsequently, on February 11, 2021, the parties entered into amended agreement pursuant to which the original number of shares sold to Mr. Ortega was reduced from 10,000 shares of capital stock of PVI to 4,827 shares of capital stock of PVI. Accordingly, the Company currently owns 45,173 shares of capital stock of PVI. This amendment was entered into to correct the original agreement and properly reflect the value of the Company’s stock at the time of the initial agreement. As of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the Company has a 45.17% ownership interest in PVI, its equity-method investment. As of September 30, 2022, this investment has been fully impaired.

Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger (“Merger Agreement”), dated as of April 6, 2020, by and between, Pineapple Express, Inc., a Wyoming corporation (“Pineapple Express”), and Pineapple, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Pineapple”) and wholly-owned subsidiary of Pineapple Express, effective as of April 15, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), Pineapple Express merged with and into Pineapple, with Pineapple being the surviving entity (the “Reincorporation Merger”). The Reincorporation Merger was consummated to complete Pineapple Express’ reincorporation from the State of Wyoming to the State of Nevada. The Merger Agreement, the Reincorporation Merger, the Name Change (as defined below) and the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of Pineapple were duly approved by the written consent of shareholders of Pineapple Express owning at least a majority of the outstanding shares of Pineapple Express’ common stock. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, the Company’s corporate name changed from “Pineapple Express, Inc.” to “Pineapple, Inc.”

The Company is based in Los Angeles, California. Through the Company’s operating subsidiary Pineapple Express Consulting, Inc. (“PEC”), as well as its PVI portfolio asset, the Company has historically provided capital to its canna-business clientele, leases properties to those canna-businesses, takes equity positions and manages those operations, and provides consulting and technology to develop, enhance, or expand existing and newly formed infrastructures. As of September 1, 2022, PVI shifted its primary focus to being a “non-plant touching” entity through development of cannabis assets and resale of the same for a profit in partnership with its affiliate entities, hemp CBD retail management services for a fee, and leasing and subleasing cannabis retail properties for a profit. PVI no longer operates or partially owns cannabis assets and acts only as a consultant for the purpose of facilitating development and future equity sales of those assets through PNPL holdings, the sales of which PVI will continue to earn. The cannabis assets are developed under PNPL Holdings, Inc., an affiliate of PVI that is not owned by PVI. PVI no longer receives a 10% management fee for these cannabis entities and is now completely a non-plant touching ancillary service provider to the cannabis industry. Pineapple aims to become the leading portfolio management company in the U.S. cannabis sector. The Company’s executive team blends enterprise-level corporate expertise with a combined three decades of experience operating in the tightly regulated cannabis industry. While PVI is generating revenues from the above-mentioned means, PEC is currently still in development and is currently not generating revenues. 

Impact of COVID-19

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the United States. As a result, significant volatility has occurred in both the United States and International markets. While the disruption is currently expected to be temporary, there is uncertainty around the duration. To date, the Company has experienced declining revenues, difficulty staffing interpreters, difficulty meeting debt covenants, maintaining consistent service quality with reduced revenue, and a loss of customers. Management expects this matter to continue to impact our business, results of operations, and financial position, but the ultimate financial impact of the pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial position, liquidity, or capital resources cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

Recent Developments

None

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Please see section captioned “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for a discussion of recently issued and adopted accounting pronouncements.

Results of Operations

Summary of Results of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021:

Revenue

Revenue from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021 was $0. The Company has not yet generated any revenue.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2022, were $125,090, a decrease of $1,941, or 1.5%, from $127,031 during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Management does not consider such decrease as material.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense was $933 and $1,541 in the three months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Management does not consider such decrease as material.

Operating loss

Operating loss for the three months ended September 30, 2022, was $126,023, a decrease of $2,549, or 2% from an operating loss of $128,572 during the three months ended September 30, 2021. Management does not consider such decrease as material.

Other income (expense)

During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the Company has total other expense of $9,643,374 consisting of $757,991 of income from the Company’s equity method investment, $386,287 from gain on the sale of Pineapple Park, and $10,787,652 from loss on impairment of the equity-method investment. The income from the Company’s equity-method investee is primarily comprised of the following: gain of $2,347,653 from the sale of equity interest from previously acquired dispensaries, in excess of the carrying cost of the original acquisition, $177,019 of management fees and rental income, offset by $842,891 of general and administrative expenses and $6,710 of depreciation expense.

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company has total other expense of $227,822, consisting of losses from the Company’s equity method investment. The net loss is primarily comprised of $13,339 of management fees and rental income, offset by $233,303 of general and administrative expenses and $8,475 of depreciation expense.

Net income (loss)

As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a net loss of $9,769,397 for the three months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to a net loss of $356,394 for the three months ended September 30, 2021.

Summary of Results of Operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021:

Revenue

Revenue from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, was $0. The Company has not yet generated any revenue.

General and administrative

General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, were $380,553, a decrease of $67,477, or 15.1%, from $448,030 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This is primarily attributable to a decrease in legal and professional fees of $25,755, a decrease in accounting fees of $10,622, and a decrease in stock-based compensation of $35,000.

Depreciation

Depreciation expense was $4,129 and $4,623 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Management does not consider such decrease as material.

Operating loss

Operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $384,682, a decrease of $67,971, or 15% from an operating loss of $452,653 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This is due to the foregoing decrease in general and administrative expenses.

Other income (expense)

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company has total other expense of $8,872,010, consisting of $1,499,355 of income from the Company’s equity method investment, $30,000 recognized for gain on forgiveness of a related party note payable due to Eric Kennedy, $386,287 from gain on the sale of Pineapple Park, and $10,787,652 from loss on impairment of the equity-method investment. The $1,499,355 of income from the Company’s equity-method investee is primarily comprised of the following: gain of $4,965,510 from the sale of equity interest from previously acquired dispensaries, in excess of the carrying cost of the original acquisition, $487,993 of management fees and rental income, offset by $2,113,324 of general and administrative expenses and $20,130 of depreciation expense.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company has total other expense of $790,126 consisting of losses from the Company’s equity method investment. The net loss is primarily comprised of $50,388 of management fees and rental income, offset by $832,896 of general and administrative expenses and $8,475 of depreciation expense.

Net income (loss)

As a result of the foregoing, the Company recorded a net loss of $9,256,692 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, as compared to a net loss of $1,242,779 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2022, we had a working capital deficit of $2,779,311 and no cash. As of September 30, 2022, the Company’s current liabilities included $367,124 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities, $47,500 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities related party, $6,771 in accrued interest payable, $763,739 in related party notes payable, $19,838 in other notes payable, $615,000 in settlement payable related party, $169,000 in advances on agreement, $105,523 in contingent liabilities and $684,816 due to affiliates. We have funded our operations since inception primarily through the issuance of our equity securities in private placements to third parties, and/or promissory notes to related parties for cash. The cash was used primarily for operating activities, including cost of employees, management services, professional fees, consultant fees, and travel. Our management expects that cash from operating activities will not provide sufficient cash to fund normal operations, support debt service, or undertake certain investments we anticipate prosecuting for our business proposition both in the near and intermediate terms. We will continue to rely on financing provided under notes from related and third-party party sources, as well as sale of shares of our common stock in private placements, to fund our expected cash requirements.

We intend to continue raising additional capital through related party loans and future sale of equity interest. There can be no assurance that these funds will be available on terms acceptable to us, if at all, or will be sufficient to enable us to fully complete our development activities or sustain operations. If we are unable to raise sufficient additional funds, we will have to develop and implement a plan to further extend payables, reduce overhead and operations, or scale back our current business plan until sufficient additional capital is raised to support further operations. There can be no assurance that such a plan will be successful.

Our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business. As reflected in such condensed consolidated financial statements, we had an accumulated stockholders’ deficit of $24,929,002 and had a net loss of $9,256,692 and utilized net cash of $103,885 in operating activities as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. These factors raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. In addition, our independent registered public accounting firms in their audit reports to our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, expressed substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Our ability to continue as a going concern was raised due to our net losses and negative cash flows from operations since inception and our expectation that these conditions may continue for the foreseeable future. In addition, we will require additional financing to fund future operations. Our condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this quarterly report do not include any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.

Based on our management’s estimates and expectation to continue to receive short-term debt funding from a related party on as needed basis, we believe that current funds on hand as of the date of issuance and proceeds of such loans will be sufficient for us to continue operations beyond twelve months from the filing of this Form 10-Q. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent on our ability to execute our business strategy and in our ability to raise additional funds. Management is currently seeking additional funds, primarily through the issuance of equity and/or debt securities for cash to operate our business; however, we can give no assurance that any future financing will be available or, if at all, and if available, that it will be on terms that are satisfactory to us. Even if we can obtain additional financing, it may contain undue restrictions on our operations, in the case of debt financing, or cause substantial dilution for our stockholders, in the case of equity and/or convertible debt financing.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Operating Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we used $103,885 of cash in operating activities, primarily as a result of our net loss of $9,256,692, net of depreciation expense of $4,129, and income from the Company’s equity-method investment of $1,499,355. Net change in operating assets and liabilities increased by $276,668, primarily due to an increase in balances due to related parties of $154,868 and an increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including related party) of $121,800.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we used $61,375 of cash in operating activities, primarily as a result of our net loss of $1,242,779, net of non-cash operating expenses of $829,749, including depreciation expense of $4,623, stock-based compensation of $35,000, and a loss from the Company’s equity method investment of $790,126. Operating liabilities increased by $351,655, primarily due to an increase in balances due to related parties of $271,571 and increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities (including related party) of $80,084.

Investing Activities

There were no cash flows from investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.

Financing Activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, we received $150,000 in cash from private placement to third parties for shares to be issued. Advances from related parties totaled $5,885 and repayment amounted to $52,000 in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we received $249,000 in cash from private placement to third parties. Advances from related parties totaled $56,325 and repayment amounted to $243,950 in the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Going Concern Qualification

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

As a smaller reporting company, we are not required to provide the information by this Item.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) that are designed to reasonably ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act. Management based its controls on the report, “2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework” issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, our management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

At the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, we conducted an evaluation (the “Evaluation”), under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon the foregoing, and to the same extent as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2022, the disclosure controls and procedures of our Company were not effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported on a timely basis because of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting described below.

Material Weaknesses and Corrective Actions

To the same extent as reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, we identified certain deficiencies relating to our internal control over financial reporting that constitute a material weakness under standards established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (the “PCAOB”). The PCAOB defines a material weakness as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A deficiency in internal control exists when the design or operation of a control does not allow management or employees, in the normal course of performing their assigned functions, to prevent or detect misstatements on a timely basis.

The following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting continued to exist as of September 30, 2022:

To remediate the Company’s internal control weaknesses, management intends to implement the following measures, as finances allow:

The additional hiring is contingent upon our efforts to obtain additional funding and the results of our operations.

Management expects to secure funds before the end of the current fiscal year but provides no assurances that it will be able to do so.

Notwithstanding the material weaknesses discussed above, our management, including the Company’s CEO and CFO, concluded that the condensed consolidated financial statements in this quarterly report fairly present, in all material respects, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, in conformity with GAAP.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

CEO and CFO Certifications

Exhibit 31.1 to this Quarterly Report has the “Certifications” of our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer. These Certifications are required in accordance with Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (the “Section 302 Certifications”). This Item 4 of this Quarterly Report contains is the information concerning the Evaluation referred to in the Section 302 Certifications, and this information should be read in conjunction with the Section 302 Certifications for a more complete understanding of the topics presented.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to various claims and litigation. While the outcome of any litigation is inherently unpredictable, the Company believes that it has valid defenses with respect to the legal matters pending against it and that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a materially adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The following is a list of current litigation:

Pineapple Express v. Ramsey Salem

JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1220063897 was filed December 4, 2019. This matter arises from claims of breach of contract, more specifically the confidentiality provisions of certain Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated February 12, 2016, entered into between the parties and arising from the disclosure of the interim arbitration award in the matter entitled and above-referenced as: Salem, et al. v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al. JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1210035565, filed July 13, 2018, by Respondent. On April 8, 2021, the parties entered into a settlement agreement and mutual general release, under which the Company withdrew the second arbitration.

Hawkeye v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: BC708868 was filed June 6, 2018. Plaintiff claimed damages against Defendant in the excess of $900,000 arising from a series of successive amended and revised revenue sharing agreements pertaining to rental income from certain leasehold for premises more commonly known as 65421 San Jacinto Lane, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 which was not realized through no fault of Defendants, nor are Defendants contracting parties to the lease agreement or original revenue sharing agreement for which consideration was paid. Defendants deny all allegations of claims asserted in the Complaint. Notwithstanding, the parties settled the matter pursuant to a confidential settlement agreement in or about January 3, 2020. However, the matter was reduced to an entry of judgment by the court in or about February 21, 2020, for the amount of $615,000, which monies remain due and outstanding and are accrued for in the Company’s settlement payable as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. The parties are cooperating to resolve this matter pursuant to the terms of the agreed upon settlement.

Sharper, Inc. v. Pineapple Express, Inc., et al.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: 18SMCV00149 was filed November 1, 2018. Complaint for money with an amount in controversy of $32,500. The matter arises from certain claim for goods and services rendered beyond the contract claim which is wholly disputed. The court case matter was stayed on February 11, 2019, pending the outcome of Arbitration. Finnegan & Diba was substituted out of the matter on June 14, 2019. The matter was arbitrated through other counsel and the arbitrator issued a final award in favor of Petitioner in or about September 4, 2019, for the principal amount of $15,375, which has been accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2018. The award was transitioned to an entry of judgment in the total amount of $18,692 on or about February 27, 2020, against Pineapple Express, Inc. without specificity as to the judgment debtor’s state of incorporation, and Pineapple Express Consulting Inc., which remains due and outstanding. The accrual in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, is $18,692.

Cunningham v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: BS171779: Judgment, ordered by the Department of Industrial Relations, Labor Commissioner’s Office was entered by the Court on December 11, 2017. The amount of judgment entered was $47,674. Enforcement on the Judgment is continuing. Finnegan & Diba was retained to defend enforcement proceedings and substituted out of the matter in March 2019. This claim was accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

Pineapple Express, Inc. v. Cunningham

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: SC 127731 was filed June 21, 2017. This action arose from certain complaint and cross-complaint which were both dismissed. Defendant Cunningham pursued a cost judgment against Plaintiff and obtained a judgment in the amount of $2,367, which remains outstanding to date and since January 22, 2018. This amount has been accrued for in the Company’s contingent liabilities as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. Enforcement proceedings have ensued and said judgment remains outstanding to date. Finnegan & Diba was not the counsel of record when judgment was entered and only addressed enforcement proceedings until such time it was substituted out as counsel of record in or about June 14, 2019.

StoryCorp Consulting, dba Wells Compliance Group v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

JAMS Arbitration Reference Number: 1210037058, filed December 18, 2019. This matter arises from dispute over certain services agreement entered into between the parties in or about January 31, 2019. In 2020, the parties agreed on a settlement amount of $15,000. The parties self-represented in arbitration and a final arbitration award was issued in the amount $23,805 on or about October 27, 2020, against the Company. Claimant has since filed a Petition to Confirm Arbitration Award against Pineapple Express, Inc. a California Corporation, with the Los Angeles Superior Court bearing Case Number 20STCP04003, set for hearing on April 12, 2021. On information and belief, Pineapple Express Inc., a California Corporation, is not affiliated with Pineapple Inc., a Nevada Corporation, formerly known as Pineapple Express, Inc., a Wyoming Corporation. Claimant amended its complaint on or about February 3, 2021, to include Defendant Pineapple Express, Inc., a Wyoming corporation. A default judgement was entered on May 11, 2021, against Pineapple Express, Inc., in the amount of $29,280. Defendant, Pineapple Inc., a Nevada Corporation, is not a party to the pending matter to date. The parties hope to engage in settlement discussions and resolve this matter. The $29,280 has been accrued for as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, in the Company’s contingent liabilities.

Russ Schamun v. Pineapple Express Consulting, Inc.

This is a small claims matter for $7,500 filed by an independent contractor. There was a hearing date on August 23, 2019, and judgment was awarded to Russ Schamun. This creditor will be satisfied once the Company is in a position to satisfy the judgment. The $7,500 has been accrued for as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, in the Company’s contingent liabilities.

SRFF v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

This matter resulted in a stipulated judgment whereas former SEC counsel claimed approximately $60,000 in legal work that was not paid for. The Company claimed that the work being charged for (a registration statement to be filed with the SEC) was not completed. Regardless of this fact, the Company signed a payment plan and confession of judgment if the plan was not honored. The result was a judgment entered in favor of SRFF because of the confession. This creditor will be satisfied once the Company is in a position to satisfy the judgment. The settlement amount has been accrued for in the Company’s accounts payable and accrued liabilities balance at September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021.

Novinger v. Pineapple Express, Inc.

Los Angeles Superior Court Case Number: 20CHLC10510 was filed in or about March 11, 2020. This is a limited jurisdiction action arising from a claim for monies lent to Pineapple Express, Inc. without specificity as to the judgment debtor’s state of incorporation, for the total of $30,851, which is accrued for in the Company’s related party notes payable (Note 7) as of September 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021. On September 23, 2020, a default judgment was entered against the Company. The parties are working to resolve the matter or alternatively vacate and set aside the default judgment entered unbeknownst to the Company.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

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

There were no unregistered sales of the Company’s equity securities during the quarter ended September 30, 2022, that were not previously disclosed in a Current Report on Form 8-k or Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

There have been no events which are required to be reported under this Item.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

Item 6. Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

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