STERLING CONSOLIDATED Corp - Quarter Report: 2021 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

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

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For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021

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

For the transition period from _______ to _______.

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Commission File Number: 333-183246

STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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1105 Green Grove Road

Neptune, New Jersey 07753

(Address of principal executive offices)

(732) 918-8004

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,

if changed since last report)

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

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

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

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

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

As of November 22, 2021  there were 47,284,689 shares of common stock, $0.001 par value issued and outstanding.

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

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STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP.

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FORM 10-Q REPORT

September 30, 2021

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(unaudited)

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(unaudited)

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements

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STERLING CONSOLIDATED CORP AND AFFILIATES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying interim financial statements have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of and for the period ended, and for all periods presented herein, have been made.

Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s December 31, 2020 audited financial statements. The results of operations for the periods ended September 30, 2021 and September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full years.

COVID-19

In the first quarter of 2020 the Company was affected by COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to modify our business practices (including employee travel, employee work locations, and reduction of physical participation in meetings, events and conferences), and we may take further actions as may be required by government authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers and business partners. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by the virus or otherwise be satisfactory to government authorities. We reiterate that COVID 19 has affected our results of operations and the first quarter 2020 financial results are not necessarily indicative of the annual 2021 results.

COVID-19 continues to affect the world economy in 2021.  The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, results of operations and financial condition will depend on future developments, which are uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, but not limited to, the duration and spread of the outbreak, its severity, the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, and how quickly and to what extent normal economic and operating conditions can resume. Even after the coronavirus outbreak has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of its global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future.

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NOTE 2 – SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The accounting policies applied by the Company in these condensed interim financial statements are the same as those applied by the Company in its audited consolidated financial statements as at and for the year ended December 31, 2020.

ASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses" (Topic 326)

This pronouncement, along with subsequent ASUs issued to clarify provisions of ASU 2016-13, changes the impairment model for most financial assets and will require the use of an "expected loss" model for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities will be required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected The standard was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated the impact in 2021 and has concluded the effect is not material to the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to the accounts receivable and sales allowances, fair values of financial instruments, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, inventory valuations, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities.

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Inventories

Inventories, which are comprised of finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (based on weighted average method) Cost does not include shipping and handling fees, which are charged directly to income. The Company provides for estimated losses from obsolete or slow-moving inventories, which is approximately 20% of the total inventory, and writes down the cost of inventory at the time such determinations are made. Reserves are estimated based upon inventory on hand, historical sales activity, industry trends, the business environment, and the expected net realizable value. The net realizable value is determined based upon current awareness of market prices.

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Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue based on Account Standards Codification ("ASC") 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all of the related amendments ("new revenue standard"). In the case of Sterling, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, shipment of the product has occurred, price is fixed or determinable and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. For provision of third-party freight services provided by Integrity, revenue is recognized on a gross basis in accordance with ASC 606. Revenue is generally recognized when the contracted goods arrive at their destination point. When revenues and expenses straddle a period end due to the time between shipment and delivery, Integrity allocates revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period with expenses recognized as incurred. Cost of goods is comprised of sale of o-rings and related rubber products. Freight services is comprised of freight forwarding and related services earned by Integrity and rental services is comprised of revenue from rental of commercial space to third parties.

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

The computation of basic earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the periods presented. The computation of fully diluted earnings (loss) per share includes common stock equivalents outstanding at the balance sheet date. The Company had 10,800,000 and zero stock options and warrants that would have been included in the fully diluted earnings per share for the three- and nine month periods ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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NOTE 3- CLOSURE OF FLORIDA OFFICE AND SALE OF REAL ESTATE

On March 30, 2021 the Company sold its building and land in Apopka, Florida.  The proceeds on the sale were $712,500 and the company recorded a gain on the sale of $225,330.

NOTE 4 – LOSS ON THEFT

In the first quarter of 2020, the Company was subjected to a fraudulent request for refund from an individual posing as a customer. The Company honored the refund request, but soon discovered the request was fraudulent. The Company had an initial loss of $92,435 and received $82,435 in the second quarter of 2020 from a claim with its insurance company. The net loss of $10,000 was recorded in other expense in the consolidated statement of operations for the 9 months ended September 30, 2020.

NOTE 5 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Management reviewed transactions from September 30, 2021 through November 22, 2021 for material subsequent events. None were noted.

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

Cautionary Notice Regarding Forward Looking Statements

The information contained in Item 2 contains 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. Actual results may materially differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks and uncertainties set forth in this report. Although management believes that the assumptions made and expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, there is no assurance that the underlying assumptions will, in fact, prove to be correct or that actual results will not be different from expectations expressed in this report.

This filing contains a number of forward-looking statements which reflect management’s current views and expectations with respect to our business, strategies, products, future results and events, and financial performance. All statements made in this filing other than statements of historical fact, including statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments which management expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including statements related to distributor channels, volume growth, revenues, profitability, new products, adequacy of funds from operations, statements expressing general optimism about future operating results, and non-historical information, are forward looking statements. In particular, the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” variations of such words, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements, and their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from historical results as well as those expressed in, anticipated, or implied by these forward-looking statements. We do not undertake any obligation to revise these forward-looking statements to reflect any future events or circumstances.

Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are based on management’s current expectations and projections about future events, are not guarantees of future performance, are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions (including those described below), and apply only as of the date of this filing. Our actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Overview

We were incorporated in the State of Nevada as Oceanview Acquisition Corp. on January 31, 2011. On May 18, 2012, we amended our Articles of Incorporation to change our name to Sterling Consolidated Corp.

Our largest subsidiary is Sterling Seal & Supply, Inc. (“Sterling Seal”), a New Jersey corporation which was incorporated in 1997. Its predecessor was Sterling Plastic & Rubber Products, Inc., incorporated in New Jersey and was founded in 1970. Sterling Seal engages primarily in the distribution and sale of O-rings, rubber seals, oil seals, custom molded rubber parts, custom Teflon parts, Teflon rods, O-ring cord, bonded seals, O-ring kits, and stuffing box sealant.

We also own real property through our subsidiaries ADDR Properties, LLC (“ADDR”) and Q5 Ventures, LLC (“Q5”). ADDR owns a 28,000 square foot facility in Neptune, New Jersey, that is primarily used by Sterling Seal for its operations.

In addition, our subsidiary Integrity Cargo Freight Corporation (“Integrity”) is a freight forwarding business. Integrity shares a facility with Sterling Seal and manages the importation of Sterling Seal’s products and exports products on behalf of Sterling Seal to various countries. Currently eighty percent (80%) of Sterling Seal’s imports come from Asia, and ten percent (10%) of the Company’s sales are exported to various countries. However, all payables are billed and collected in USD, so Sterling does not bear any foreign exchange risk on open payables.

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Results of Operations

Comparison for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Net Revenue

Net revenue increased by $450,578, or 20.6%, from $2,190,398 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $2,640,976 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was due primarily to satisfaction of pent up demand post the inventory shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with higher sales prices due to this demand. We expect this worldwide inventory shortage, and attendant strong demand, to continue through 2021.

Total Cost of Sales

Cost of sales increased by $441,397 or 20.2%, from $1,391,817 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $1,833,214 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was due primarily to a commensurate increase in sales.

Gross profit

Gross profit increased by $9,181 or 1.1 %, from $798,581 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $807,762 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This modest increase can be explained by increased shipping costs and a deficit in its due to the worldwide inventory shortage.

Operating income

Operating income decreased by $97,868, from $ 325,885 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to $228,017 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This decrease can be explained by the above explained increases in net revenue and gross profit, offset by an increase of $107,049 in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses is explained by increased payroll and related costs due to increased headcount.

Other income (expense)

Other expense increased from a loss of $38,606 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 to a loss of $14,204 for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to reduced interest expense attributed to the reduced balance on the company’s asset based line of credit.

Net Income

As a result of the above factors, the Company showed a net income of $198,895 for the three months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to a net income of $231,506 for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Comparison for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020

Net Revenue

Net revenue increased by $895,690, or 13.3%, from $6,743,525 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $7,639,215 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was due primarily to satisfaction of pent up demand post the inventory shortages created by the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with higher sales prices due to this demand. We expect this worldwide inventory shortage, and attendant strong demand, to continue through 2021.

Total Cost of Sales

Cost of sales increased by $696,259 or 14.0%, from $4,964,007 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $5,660,266 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was due primarily to a commensurate increase in sales.

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Gross profit

Gross profit increased by $199,431 or 11.2 %, from $1,779,518 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $1,978,949 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase can be explained by a commensurate increase in sales and cost of goods sales.

Operating income

Operating income increased by $86,312, from $ 389,688 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $476,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase can be explained by the above explained increases in net revenue and gross profit, offset by an increase of $113,119 in operating expenses. The increase in operating expenses is explained by increased payroll and related costs due to increased headcount.

Other income (expense)

Other income (expense) increased from a loss of $135,978 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to income of $469,118 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was due to $326,100 in PPP loan forgiveness, $225,330 in gain on sale of real estate and reduced interest expense of $39,147 attributed to the reduced balance on the company’s asset based line of credit.

Net Income

As a result of the above factors, the Company showed a net income of $175,581 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, as compared to a net income of $849,353 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash requirements for, but not limited to, working capital, capital expenditures, and debt repayments have been funded from cash balances on hand, revolver borrowings, loans from officers, notes payable, CARES ACT loans and cash generated from operations.

On September 30, 2021, we had cash and cash equivalents of $354,710 as compared to approximately $171,818 as of December 31, 2020, representing an increase of $182,892. This increase can be explained by net cash used in operating activities of $110,947 primarily attributed to an increase in accounts receivable of $659,174 and a decrease of $323,006 in accounts payable and accrued interest payable, offset by net income of $849,353. This was offset by net cash provided by financing activities of $712,500 attributed to the Company’s sale of its Florida reals estate; further offset by cash used in financing activities of $418,661 which was primarily due to a paydown on notes payable of $135,101, a paydown of $236,643 on related party notes payable, and paydown on the asset-based line of credit of $46,917. On September 30, 2021, our working capital was approximately $3,287,219.

The cash flow from operating activities increased from net cash used of $132,467 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to net cash used of $110,947 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase of $21,520 is primarily attributed to increased net income coupled with a reduction in paydown of accounts payable.

The cash flow from investing activities increased from cash provided of $0 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to $712,500 for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. This increase is attributed to the sale of the Florida property on March 30, 2021.

The cash flow from financing activities decreased from net cash provided of $146,428 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 to net cash used of $418,661 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This decrease is primarily attributed to a increased borrowing on the asset-based line of credit coupled with increased paydowns on notes payable and related party notes payable.

Bank Loans

In the 4^th quarter 2019, the Company obtained a mortgage with a New Jersey commercial bank. The mortgage was for $1,650,000 and carries a fixed interest rate of 5.00% amortized over 25 years with a re-financing required after 5 years. As of September 30, 2021 the Company had a balance of $1,604,532 outstanding on the note.

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The Company currently also utilizes an asset-based line of credit from a New York-based asset-based lender. The Company was authorized for a line of $2,500,000 and currently pays 7% per annum in interest. As of September 30, 2021 the Company had a balance of $1,065,653 outstanding on the asset-based line.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our Consolidated Financial Statements, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures pertaining to contingent assets and liabilities. Note 2, “Significant Accounting Policies,” to the Consolidated Financial Statements describes the significant accounting policies used to prepare the Consolidated Financial Statements. On an ongoing basis we evaluate our estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to bad debts, inventories, income taxes, and contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from our estimates.

We believe the following accounting policies and estimates are the most critical. Some of them involve significant judgments and uncertainties and could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.

Revenue recognition

The Company recognizes revenue based on Account Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and all of the related amendments (“new revenue standard”). In the case of Sterling, revenue is recognized only when the price is fixed or determinable, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, shipment of the product has occurred, price is fixed or determinable and collectability of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured. The new revenue standard does not materially change this calculation method.  For provision of third-party freight services provided by Integrity, revenue is recognized on a gross basis in accordance with ASC 606. Revenue is generally recognized when the contracted goods arrive at their destination point. When revenues and expenses straddle a period end due to the time between shipment and delivery, Integrity allocates revenue between reporting periods based on relative transit time in each period with expenses recognized as incurred. Cost of goods is comprised of sale of o-rings and related rubber products. Freight services is comprised of freight forwarding and related services earned by Integrity and rental services is comprised of revenue from rental of commercial space to third parties.

Income taxes

Under the asset and liability method prescribed under ASC 740, Income Taxes, the Company uses the liability method of accounting for income taxes. The liability method measures deferred income taxes by applying enacted statutory rates in effect at the balance sheet date to the differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts on the financial statements. The resulting deferred tax assets or liabilities have been adjusted to reflect changes in tax laws as they occur. A valuation allowance is provided when it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will not be realized.

The Company recognizes the financial statement benefit of an uncertain tax position only after considering the probability that a tax authority would sustain the position in an examination. For tax positions meeting a "more-likely-than-not" threshold, the amount to be recognized in the financial statements will be the benefit expected to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority. For tax positions not meeting the threshold, no financial statement benefit is recognized. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had no uncertain tax positions.

Fair values of financial instruments

In January 2010, the FASB ASC Topic 825, Financial Instruments, requires disclosures about fair value of financial instruments in quarterly reports as well as in annual reports. For the Company, this statement applies to certain investments and long-term debt. Also, the FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies the definition of fair value for financial reporting, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about the use of fair value measurements.

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Various inputs are considered when determining the value of the Company’s investments and long-term debt. The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in these securities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below.

The Company’s adoption of FASB ASC Topic 825, effectively at the beginning of the second quarter in FY 2010, did not have a material impact on the company’s financial statements.

The carrying value of financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value is measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a non-recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value when a significant event occurs. The Company had no financial assets or liabilities carried and measured on a nonrecurring basis during the reporting periods. Financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis are those that are adjusted to fair value each time a financial statement is prepared.

Stock-based compensation

The Company records stock-based compensation at fair value of the stock provided for services. The 10,300,000 of the stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2021 were fully vested and therefore, no compensation expense was recorded in the quarters ended September 30, 2021 or 2020.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

ASU 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses” (Topic 326)

This pronouncement, along with subsequent ASUs issued to clarify provisions of ASU 2016-13, changes the impairment model for most financial assets and will require the use of an “expected loss” model for instruments measured at amortized cost. Under this model, entities will be required to estimate the lifetime expected credit loss on such instruments and record an allowance to offset the amortized cost basis of the financial asset, resulting in a net presentation of the amount expected The standard was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Management has evaluated the impact in 2021 and has concluded the effect is not material to the Consolidated Financial Statements as a whole.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no 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 the information under this item.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company has adopted and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed under the Exchange Act, such as this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, is collected, recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As required under Exchange Act Rule 13a-15, the Company’s management, including the Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, have conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that due to material weaknesses the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are not effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

As defined by Auditing Standard No. 5, “An Audit of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting that is Integrated with an Audit of Financial Statements and Related Independence Rule and Conforming Amendments,” established by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board ("PCAOB"), a material weakness is a deficiency or combination of deficiencies that result in a more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. In connection with the assessment described above, management identified the following control deficiencies that represent material weaknesses as of September 30, 2021:

Our management determined that these deficiencies constituted material weaknesses.

Due to our small size, we were not able to immediately take any action to remediate these material weaknesses. Notwithstanding the assessment that our Internal Controls over Financial Reporting was not effective and that there were material weaknesses identified herein, we believe that our consolidated financial statements contained in this Annual Report fairly present our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the years covered thereby in all material respects.

Changes in Internal Control

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are not currently involved in any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit, proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

We are a Smaller Reporting Company and are not required to provide the information under this item.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

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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.

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