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TREES Corp (Colorado) - Annual Report: 2015 (Form 10-K)

10-K



UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-K


[X]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015


[ ]  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the transition period from ____________ to ____________


Commission file number:  000-54457


GENERAL CANNABIS CORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


COLORADO

 

20-8096131

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


6565 E. Evans Avenue

Denver, Colorado  80224

(Address of principal executive offices)


Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (303) 759-1300


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


Title of each class

 

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

N/A

 

 N/A


Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o   No þ

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o   No þ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 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 þ   No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulations S-T (232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such filing). Yes þ   No o

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's  knowledge,  in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. þ

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


Large accelerated filer 

 

Accelerated filer 

 

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller reporting company  

þ 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act):  Yes o   No þ

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, based upon the closing sale price of the registrant’s common stock on June 30, 2015 was $17,375,978.

As of March 25, 2016, the Registrant had 14,965,421 issued and outstanding shares of common stock.






TABLE OF CONTENTS


PART I

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

Business

3

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

9

Item 1B.

Unresolved Staff Comments

9

Item 2.

Properties

9

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings

9

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures

9

 

 

 

PART II

 

 

 

 

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases
of Equity Securities

10

Item 6.

Selected Financial Data

11

Item 7.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

11

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

17

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

18

Item 9.

Changes In and Disagreements With Accountants On Accounting and Financial Disclosure

43

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures

43

Item 9B.

Other Information

44

 

 

 

PART III

 

 

 

 

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

45

Item 11.

Executive Compensation

47

Item 12.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

49

Item 13.

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

50

Item 14.

Principal Accounting Fees and Services

50

 

 

 

PART IV

 

 

 

 

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

51

 

Signatures

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PART I


CAUTIONARY STATEMENT ON FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION


This Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”).  Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts.  Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees.  Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.


We cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties.  Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.  These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Report and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about potential acquisition or merger targets; business strategies; future cash flows; financing plans; plans and objectives of management, any other statements regarding future acquisitions, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.


These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors.  Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements.  In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Report.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Report and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Report.


Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.


CERTAIN TERMS USED IN THIS REPORT


When this report uses the words “we,” “us,” “our,” “GCC,” and the “Company,” they refer to General Cannabis Corp.


ITEM 1. BUSINESS.


History


General Cannabis Corp was incorporated on June 3, 2013.  Promap Corporation (“Promap”), our predecessor company, was incorporated in the State of Colorado on November 12, 1987. Promap originally operated as an independent geographic information system (“GIS”) and custom draft energy mapping company providing hard copy and digital format oil and gas production maps for the oil and gas industry in the United States and Canada. Prior to December 2013, most of our sales were to a company controlled by our former Chief Executive Officer.  On December 31, 2013, we sold our oil and gas mapping business to our former Chief Executive Officer in consideration for his agreement to assume all liabilities associated with the mapping business.


On August 14, 2013, Promap acquired 94% of the issued and outstanding share capital of Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc. (“ACSI”), a private Colorado Corporation, in exchange for 12,400,000 shares of its common stock (the “Share Exchange Agreement”). On November 9, 2013, we acquired the remaining 6% of the share capital of ACSI. On October 1, 2013, we changed our name from Promap Corporation to Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc. On June 17, 2015, we changed our name from Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc. to General Cannabis Corp.  We completed a change in trading symbol to CANN (OTCQB).


Subsidiary Structure


We have five wholly-owned subsidiaries:, (a) ACS Colorado Corp., a Colorado corporation formed in 2013; (b) Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation, a Colorado corporation formed in 2013; (c) 6565 E. Evans Owner LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2014; (d) General Cannabis Capital Corporation, a Colorado corporation formed in 2015; and (e) GC Security LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2015.  Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation has one wholly-owned subsidiary company, ACS Corp., which was formed in Colorado on June 6, 2013.




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Our Products, Services and Customers


We operate in a rapidly evolving and highly regulated industry that, as has been estimated by some, will exceed $30 billion by the year 2020.  We have been and will continue to be aggressive in executing acquisitions and other opportunities that we believe will benefit us in the long-term.


Through our reporting segments (Finance and Real Estate, Wholesale Supply, Security, and Consulting) we provide products and services to the regulated cannabis industry, which include the following:


Security and Cash Management Services


In March 2015, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Iron Protection Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, and will continue to do business as “Iron Protection Group.” Iron Protection Group provides advanced security, including on-site professionals, video surveillance and cash transport, to licensed cannabis cultivators and retail shops. As of December 31, 2015, Iron Protection Group has approximately 80 guards who serve 14 clients throughout Colorado.


Marketing and Products


In September 2015, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Chiefton Supply Co., and established a dba of Chiefton Supply Co., incorporated in Colorado (“Chiefton”).  Chiefton is an apparel and design company.  We design, distribute and sell apparel featuring graphic designs.  Our apparel is purchased and screen printed by third parties, for which there are numerous suppliers.  Chiefton also provides high-level design and branding services to various clients, from grow stores and dispensaries to wholesale cannabis companies.  Chiefton has built a name for themselves through innovative cannabis graphic design and branding. Initially focusing on the development of their apparel line, they realized the opportunity to provide similar services to fellow organizations within the industry.


Our wholesale supply business, GC Supply, is a reseller of supplies to the cannabis market. GC Supply works with industry leaders and innovators to deliver high-quality products that are compliant with applicable regulations and with a focus on products that are manufactured in the United States.   GC Supply operates out of a leased, 1,800 square-foot warehouse located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


Consulting and Advisory


Through Next Big Crop we deliver comprehensive consulting services to the cannabis industry that include obtaining licenses, compliance, cultivation, logistical support, facility design and building services.  Our business plan is based on the future growth of the regulated cannabis market in the United States. We will provide general advisory services for business development, facilities design and construction, cultivation and retail operations, marketing and the improvement and expansion of existing operations.


Finance and Real Estate


Real Estate Leasing


Our real estate leasing business primarily includes the acquisition and leasing of cultivation space and related facilities to licensed marijuana growers and dispensary owners for their operations. Management anticipates that these facilities will range in size from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet. These facilities will only be leased to tenants that possess the requisite state licenses to operate cultivation facilities. The leases with the tenants will provide certain requirements that permit us to continually evaluate our tenants’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


As of the date of this report, we owned one cultivation property that is located in a suburb of Pueblo, Colorado (the “Pueblo West Property”). The property consists of approximately three acres of land, which currently includes a 5,000 square foot steel building, and parking lot. The property is zoned for cultivating cannabis and is leased to a medical cannabis grower until December 31, 2022.  We are evaluating strategic options for this property.


Shared Office Space, Networking and Event Services  


In October 2014, we purchased a former retail bank located at 6565 East Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80224, which has been branded as The Greenhouse (“The Greenhouse”).  The building is a 16,056 square-foot facility, which will be converted to serve as the largest shared workspace for entrepreneurs, professionals and others serving the cannabis industry.  Clients will be able to lease space to use as offices, meeting rooms, lecture, educational and networking facilities, and individual workstations.


The Greenhouse has approximately 10,000 square feet of existing office space and 5,000 square feet on its ground floor that is dedicated to a consumer banking design.  The banking space includes a vault with safety deposit boxes, three drive through teller windows and five secure teller windows inside.




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We plan to continue to acquire commercial real estate and lease office space to participants in the cannabis industry. These participants include media, internet, packaging, lighting, cultivation supplies, and financial services. In exchange for certain services that may be provided to these tenants, we expect to receive rental income in the form of cash. In certain cases, we may acquire equity interests or provide debt capital to these businesses.


Industry Finance and Equipment Leasing Services


We lease cultivation equipment and facilities to customers in the cannabis industry. We expect we will enter into sale lease-back transactions of grow lights, tenant improvements and other grow equipment. Since Colorado State law does not allow entities operating under a cannabis license to pledge the assets or the license of the cannabis operation for any type of general borrowing activity, we intend to provide loans to individuals and businesses in the cannabis industry on an unsecured basis.  Equipment will only be leased to tenants that possess the requisite state licenses to operate such facilities. The leases with the tenants will provide certain requirements that permit us to continually evaluate its tenants’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


We are exploring lending opportunities in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. Our finance strategy will include making direct term loans and providing revolving lines of credit to businesses involved in the cultivation and sale of cannabis and related products.  These loans will generally be secured to the maximum extent permitted by law.  We believe there is a significant demand for this financing.  We are pursuing other finance services including customized finance, capital formation, and banking, for participants in the cannabis industry.


On November 4, 2015, we entered into an agreement (the “DB Option Agreement”) with Infinity Capital, a related party.  Pursuant to the DB Option Agreement, Infinity Capital granted us a six month option to purchase all of its interest in DB Products Arizona, LLC (“DB”) at Infinity Capital’s actual cost, plus $1.00, or $600,001. The interests for which the option has been granted are Infinity Capital’s 50% equity interest in the membership interests of DB, and any outstanding unpaid principal and interest owed on promissory note(s) issued by DB in favor of Infinity Capital for up to $600,000.  DB is involved in the production and distribution of Dixie Brands, Inc’s full line of medical cannabis Dixie Elixirs and Edible products in Arizona.  DB expects to begin sales in 2016.  We have no obligation to exercise the option.


Competitive Strengths


We believe we possess certain competitive strengths and advantages in the industries which we operate:


Range of Services:  We are able to leverage our breadth of services and resources to deliver a comprehensive, integrated solution to companies in the cannabis industry – from operational and compliance consulting to security and marketing to financing needs.


Strategic Alliances. We are dedicated to rapid growth through acquisitions, partnerships and agreements that will enable us to enter and expand into new markets. Our strategy in pursuing these alliances are based on the target’s ability to generate positive cash flow, effectively meet customer needs, and supply desirable products, services or technologies, among other considerations. We anticipate that strategic alliances will play a significant role as more states pass legislation permitting the cultivation and sale of hemp and cannabis.


Industry’s Access to Capital. In February 2014, the Treasury Department issued guidelines for financial institutions dealing with cannabis-related businesses, (see “FinCEN” under “Federal Regulations and Our Business” of this document). In March 2015, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate proposing to change federal law such that states could regulate medical use of cannabis without risk of federal prosecution. A key component of the proposed Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act (the “CARERS Act”) is to reclassify cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule II, thereby changing the plant from a federally-criminalized substance to one that has recognized medical uses. Many banks and traditional financial institutions refuse to provide financial services to cannabis-related business. We plan to provide finance and leasing solutions to market participants using the FinCEN guidelines as a primary guide for compliance with federal law.


Regulatory Compliance. The state laws regulating the cannabis industry are changing at a rapid pace. Currently, there are twenty-three U.S. states and the District of Columbia that have created a legislative body to manage the medical cannabis industry. There are also four states that have allowed recreational use. In Colorado and Washington states, cannabis is heavily regulated. It is a critical component of our business plan both to ensure that all aspects of our operations are in compliance with all laws, policies, guidance and regulations to which we are subject and to provide an opportunity to our customers and allies to use our services to ensure that they, too, are in full compliance.


Industry Breadth. We continue to create, share and leverage information and experiences with the purpose of creating awareness and identifying opportunities to increase shareholder value. Our management team has extensive knowledge of the cannabis industry and closely monitors changes in legislation. We work with partners who enhance our industry breadth.




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Market Conditions


In Colorado, the cannabis market was expanded in January 2014 to permit “recreational use”. Generally, this means adults over the age of twenty-one, including visitors from other states, can purchase cannabis from licensed retailers, subject to certain daily limits. Voters in the states of Washington, Oregon and Alaska have approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use.


According to the Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado’s cannabis industry reported the following estimated monthly cannabis sales during 2015:


 

 

Estimated Sales

 

 

Medical

 

Recreational

 

Total

January

$

27,096,276

$

35,263,000

$

62,359,276

February

 

28,297,759

 

37,897,034

 

66,194,793

March

 

30,868,724

 

41,307,172

 

72,175,896

April

 

30,869,138

 

40,995,724

 

71,864,862

May

 

31,326,069

 

41,109,138

 

72,435,207

June

 

34,072,690

 

48,510,414

 

82,583,104

July

 

38,500,517

 

54,560,069

 

93,060,586

August

 

40,038,931

 

57,240,414

 

97,279,345

September

 

37,014,759

 

54,574,448

 

91,589,207

October

 

30,332,517

 

47,476,897

 

77,809,414

November

 

28,622,207

 

49,360,655

 

77,982,862

December

 

37,835,414

 

60,140,724

 

97,976,138

Total

$

394,875,001

$

568,435,690

$

963,310,691


Competition


Currently, there are a number of other companies that provide similar products and/or services, such as direct finance, leasing of real estate, including shared workspace, warehouse sales, and consulting services to the cannabis industry. In the future we fully expect that other companies will recognize the value of ancillary businesses serving the cannabis industry and enter into the marketplace as competitors.


The cannabis industry in the United States is highly fragmented, rapidly expanding and evolving. The industry is characterized by new and potentially disruptive or conflicting legislation propounded on a state-by-state basis. Our competitors may be local or international enterprises and may have financial, technical, sales, marketing and other resources greater than ours. These companies may also compete with us in recruiting and retaining qualified personnel and consultants.


Our competitive position will depend on our ability to attract and retain qualified underwriters and loan managers, consultants and advisors with industry depth, and talented managerial, operational and other personnel. Our competitive position will also depend on our ability to develop and acquire effective proprietary products and solutions, personal relationships of our executive officers and directors, and our ability to secure adequate capital resources. We compete to attract and retain customers of our services. We expect to compete in this area on the basis of price, regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, usefulness, availability, and ease of use of our services.


Government and Industry Regulation


Cannabis is currently a Schedule I controlled substance and is, therefore, illegal under federal law. Even in those states in which the use of cannabis has been legalized, its use, possession, or cultivation remains a violation of federal law. A Schedule I controlled substance is defined as one that has no currently accepted medical use in the United States, a lack of safety for use under medical supervision and a high potential for abuse. The U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) defines Schedule I controlled substances as “the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence.” If the federal government decides to enforce the Controlled Substances Act in Colorado with respect to cannabis, persons that are charged with distributing, possessing with intent to distribute, or growing cannabis could be subject to fines and / or terms of imprisonment, the maximum being life imprisonment and a $50 million fine.


As of the date of this filing, 23 states and the District of Columbia allow their residents to use medical cannabis. Voters in the states of Colorado, Washington, Oregon and Alaska have approved ballot measures to legalize cannabis for adult recreational use. The state laws are in conflict with the federal Controlled Substances Act (the “CSA”), which makes cannabis use and possession illegal on a national level. The Obama administration has effectively stated that it is not an efficient use of resources to direct law federal law enforcement agencies to prosecute those lawfully abiding by state-designated laws allowing the use and distribution of medical cannabis. In March 2015, legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate proposing to change federal law such that states could regulate medical use of cannabis without risk of prosecution. A key component of the proposed Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States Act (the “CARERS Act”) is to reclassify cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act to Schedule II, thereby



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changing the plant from a federally-criminalized substance to one that has recognized medical uses. There is no guarantee that the administration will not change its stated policy regarding the low-priority enforcement of federal laws. Additionally, any new administration could change this policy and decide to enforce the federal laws strongly. Any such change in the federal government’s enforcement of current federal laws could cause significant financial damage to us. While we do not currently harvest, distribute or sell cannabis, we may be irreparably harmed by a change in enforcement by the federal government.


As of the date of this filing, we have provided products and services to state-approved cannabis cultivators and dispensary facilities. We do not grow or distribute cannabis. However, our providing ancillary products and services to state-approved cannabis cultivators and dispensary facilities could be deemed to be aiding and abetting illegal activities, a violation of federal law. We intend to remain within the guidelines outlined in the Cole Memo (see “The Cole Memo”), however, we cannot provide assurance that we are in full compliance with the Cole Memo or any other federal laws or regulations.


The Cole Memo


We intend to conduct rigorous due diligence to verify the legality of all activities that we engage in. We realize that there is a discrepancy between the laws in some states, which permit the distribution and sale of medical and recreational cannabis, from federal law that prohibits any such activities. The CSA makes it illegal under federal law to manufacture, distribute, or dispense cannabis. Many states impose and enforce similar prohibitions. Notwithstanding the federal ban, as of the date of this filing, twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have legalized certain cannabis-related activity.


In light of these developments, DOJ Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole issued a memorandum (the “Cole Memo”) to all United States Attorneys providing updated guidance to federal prosecutors concerning cannabis enforcement under the CSA. The Cole Memo guidance applies to all of DOJ’s federal enforcement activity, including civil enforcement and criminal investigations and prosecutions, concerning cannabis in all states.


The Cole Memo reiterates Congress’s determination that cannabis is a dangerous drug and that the illegal distribution and sale of cannabis is a serious crime that provides a significant source of revenue to large-scale criminal enterprises, gangs, and cartels. The Cole Memo notes that DOJ is committed to enforcement of the CSA consistent with those determinations. It also notes that DOJ is committed to using its investigative and prosecutorial resources to address the most significant threats in the most effective, consistent, and rational way. In furtherance of those objectives, the Cole Memo provides guidance to DOJ attorneys and law enforcement to focus their enforcement resources on persons or organizations whose conduct interferes with any one or more of the following important priorities (the “Enforcement Priorities”):


·

Preventing the distribution of cannabis to minors;

·

Preventing revenue from the sale of cannabis from going to criminal enterprises, gangs, and cartels;

·

Preventing the diversion of cannabis from states where it is legal under state law in some form to other states;

·

Preventing state-authorized cannabis activity from being used as a cover or pretext for the trafficking of other illegal drugs or other illegal activity;

·

Preventing violence and the use of firearms in the cultivation and distribution of cannabis;

·

Preventing drugged driving and the exacerbation of other adverse public health consequences associated with cannabis use;

·

Preventing the growing of cannabis on public lands and the attendant public safety and environmental dangers posed by cannabis production on public lands; and

·

Preventing cannabis possession or use on federal property.


Deputy Attorney General Cole is issuing supplemental guidance directing that prosecutors also consider the Enforcement Priorities with respect to federal money laundering, unlicensed money transmitter, and BSA offenses predicated on cannabis-related violations of the CSA.


FinCEN


The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) provided guidance on February 14, 2014 about how financial institutions can provide services to cannabis-related businesses consistent with their Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) obligations. For purposes of the FinCEN guidelines, a “financial institution” includes any person doing business in one or more of the following capacities:


·

Bank (except bank credit card systems);

·

Broker or dealer in securities;

·

Money services business;

·

Telegraph company;

·

Casino;

·

Card club; and

·

A person subject to supervision by any state or federal bank supervisory authority.




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In general, the decision to open, close, or refuse any particular account or relationship should be made by each financial institution based on a number of factors specific to that institution. These factors may include its particular business objectives, an evaluation of the risks associated with offering a particular product or service, and its capacity to manage those risks effectively. Thorough customer due diligence is a critical aspect of making this assessment.


In assessing the risk of providing services to a cannabis-related business, a financial institution should conduct customer due diligence that includes: (i) verifying with the appropriate state authorities whether the business is duly licensed and registered; (ii) reviewing the license application (and related documentation) submitted by the business for obtaining a state license to operate its cannabis-related business; (iii) requesting from state licensing and enforcement authorities available information about the business and related parties; (iv) developing an understanding of the normal and expected activity for the business, including the types of products to be sold and the type of customers to be served (e.g., medical versus recreational customers); (v) ongoing monitoring of publicly available sources for adverse information about the business and related parties; (vi) ongoing monitoring for suspicious activity, including for any of the red flags described in this guidance; and (vii) refreshing information obtained as part of customer due diligence on a periodic basis and commensurate with the risk. With respect to information regarding state licensure obtained in connection with such customer due diligence, a financial institution may reasonably rely on the accuracy of information provided by state licensing authorities, where states make such information available.


As part of its customer due diligence, a financial institution should consider whether a cannabis-related business implicates one of the Cole Memo priorities or violates state law. This is a particularly important factor for a financial institution to consider when assessing the risk of providing financial services to a cannabis-related business. Considering this factor also enables the financial institution to provide information in BSA reports pertinent to law enforcement’s priorities. A financial institution that decides to provide financial services to a cannabis-related business would be required to file suspicious activity reports.


While we believe we do not qualify as a financial institution in the United States, we cannot be certain that we do not fall under the scope of the FinCEN guidelines. We plan to use the FinCEN Guidelines, as may be amended, as a basis for assessing our relationships with potential tenants, clients and customers. As such, as we engage in financing activities, we intend to adhere to the guidance of FinCEN in conducting and monitoring our financial transactions. Because this area of the law is uncertain but expected to evolve rapidly, we believe that FinCEN’s guidelines will help us best operate in a prudent, reasonable and acceptable manner. There is no assurance, however, that our activities will not violate some aspect of the CSA. If we are found to violate the federal statute or any other in connection with our activities, our company could face serious criminal and civil sanctions.


Moreover, since the use of cannabis is illegal under federal law, we may have difficulty acquiring or maintaining bank accounts and insurance and our stockholders may find it difficult to deposit their stock with brokerage firms.


State and Local Regulations


Where applicable, we will apply for state licenses that are necessary to conduct our business in compliance with local laws. As of the date of this Annual Report, our subsidiary, ACS Corp., has registered with Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division (the “MED”) as an approved vendor. On September 8, 2014, ACS was registered as a MED approved vendor. On March 11, 2015, GCS was registered as a MED approved vendor.


Local laws at the city, county and municipal level add an additional layer of complexity to legalized cannabis. Despite a state’s having adopted legislation legalizing cannabis, cities, counties and municipalities, within the state seem to have the ability to otherwise restrict cannabis activities, including but not limited to cultivation, retail or consumption.


Zoning sets forth the approved use of land in any given city, county or municipality. Zoning is set by local governments and may otherwise be restricted by state laws, for example, under certain state laws a seller of liquor may not be allowed to operate within 1,000 feet of a school. There are and or will be similar restrictions imposed on cannabis operators, which will restrict how and where cannabis operations can be located and the manner and size of which they can grow and operate. Additionally, zoning is subject to change, properties can be re-zoned and a given zoning may be withdrawn. How properties are zoned will have a direct impact on our business operations.


Employees


As of December 31, 2015, we had thirteen full time salaried employees and approximately 80 hourly employees.  None of our employees are members of a trade union. We believe that we maintain good relationships with our employees, and have not experienced any strikes or shutdowns and have not been involved in any labor disputes.


Corporate Contact Information


Our principal executive offices are located at 6565 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80224; Telephone No.: (303) 759-1300. Our website is located at http://www.generalcann.com. The content on our website is available for informational purposes only. It should not be relied upon for investment purposes, nor is it incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K.




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Available Information


The public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC, including our annual reports, quarterly reports, current reports, proxy statements, information statements and other information, at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549, on official business days during the hours of 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.


ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.


As a "smaller reporting company" as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.

 

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS.


None.


ITEM 2. PROPERTIES


As of the date of this report, we owned the following properties:


Property Name

 

Location

 

Description

Pueblo West Property

 

152 Industrial Blvd.

Pueblo West, CO 81007

 

Located in a suburb of Pueblo, Colorado, the property consists of approximately three acres of land, which includes a 5,000 square-foot steel building, and parking lot. The property is zoned for cultivating cannabis and is leased to a medical cannabis cultivator until December 31, 2022. This property is collateral for a loan taken to purchase the property, bearing interest at 8 ½ % with the balance due December 31, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

The Greenhouse

 

6565 E. Evans Ave.

Denver, CO 80224

 

We intend to re-purpose the former retail bank at this location into a multi-tenant office building that will, among other things, provide shared workspace environment purely dedicated to participants serving the cannabis industry. This property is collateral for a loan taken to purchase the property, bearing interest at 14% with the balance due October 21, 2016.

 

 

 

 

 

Colorado Springs Warehouse

 

Colorado Springs

 

We lease approximately 1,800 square feet of space for our Wholesale Supply business.  The lease is for approximately $1,100 per month and expires on April 30, 2017.


ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


None.


ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES


Not applicable.




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PART II


ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Market Information


On April 28, 2015, our common stock was uplisted and resumed quotation on the OTC Market’s OTCQB on May 6, 2015.  Quotation of our stock on the OTC Bulletin Board began on August 15, 2013. Trading was suspended on March 28, 2014 due to a suspension of trading order issued by the SEC. From April 10, 2014 to April 27, 2015, our common stock was traded under the symbol “CANN” on an unsolicited basis in the grey market.


The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices as reported on the OTCQB, when available.  The quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.


Quarter ended

 

High

 

Low

March 31, 2015

$

8.37

$

1.01

June 30, 2015

 

4.23

 

2.00

September 30, 2015

 

2.04

 

0.75

December 31, 2015

 

1.20

 

0.40

March 31, 2014

 

48.38

 

4.10

June 30, 2014

 

22.40

 

8.44

September 30, 2014

 

8.20

 

4.00

December 31,2014

 

4.00

 

1.00


Holders


Our Articles of Incorporation authorize the Board to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The provisions in the Articles of Incorporation relating to the preferred stock allow directors to issue preferred stock with multiple votes per share and dividend rights, which would have priority over any dividends paid with respect to the holders of common stock. The issuance of preferred stock with these rights may make the removal of management difficult even if the removal would be considered beneficial to stockholders, generally, and will have the effect of limiting stockholder participation in certain transactions such as mergers or tender offers if these transactions are not favored by management.


Dividend Policy


Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends as may be declared by the Board. The Board is not restricted from paying any dividends, but is not obligated to declare a dividend. No cash dividends have ever been declared and it is not anticipated that cash dividends will ever be paid. We currently intend to retain any future earnings to finance future growth. Any future determination to pay dividends will be at the discretion of the Board and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements and other factors the Board considers relevant.


Securities Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans


The following table provides information regarding our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015:


Equity Compensation Plan Information


Plan Category

 

Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 

Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights

 

Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans

Equity compensation plans approved by security holders

 

2,761,500

$

1.68

 

7,238,500

Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders

 

--

 

--

 

--

  Total

 

2,761,500

$

1.68

 

7,238,500


On October 29, 2014, the Board authorized the adoption of our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), which is designed to provide an additional incentive to executives, employees, directors and key consultants, aligning the long term interests of participants in the Incentive Plan with ours and our stockholders. The Incentive Plan provides that up to 10 million shares of our common stock may be issued under the Plan.  On June 26, 2015, our stockholders ratified the Incentive Plan.




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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities


We relied upon the exemption from registration provided by Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 with respect to the sale and issuance of the shares and warrants described below. The purchasers of these securities were sophisticated investors who were provided full information regarding our business and operations. There was no general solicitation in connection with the offer or sale of these securities. The purchasers acquired the securities for their own accounts. The securities cannot be sold unless pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from registration.

We made the following sales of common stock and warrants to purchase shares of our common stock in private offerings to accredited investors during the three months ended December 31, 2015:


On October 7, 2015, we granted 50,000 stock options to two employees at an exercise price of $1.38 per share, with a one year vesting period and a life of three years.


On December 17, 2015, we issued 150,000 shares of its common stock in accordance with the Feinsod Agreement.


On December 18, 2015, we issued 100,000 shares of its common stock as part of the IPG Acquisition.


On December 18, 2015, we granted 619,000 stock options to 99 employees at an exercise price of $0.60 per share, with a one year vesting period and a life of three years.


On December 18, 2015, we granted to a consultant warrants to purchase 50,000 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share, with a one year vesting period and a life of three years.


ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA


As a "smaller reporting company" as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide the information required by this Item.


ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to provide an understanding of our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows by focusing on changes in certain key measures from year to year.  This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-looking Statements


Our MD&A contains forward-looking statements that discuss, among other things, future expectations and projections regarding future developments, operations and financial condition.  All forward-looking statements are based on management’s existing beliefs about present and future events outside of management’s control and on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect.  If any underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, projected or intended.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in expectations or events or circumstances after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K is filed.


Plan of Operations


We operate in a rapidly evolving and highly regulated industry that, as has been estimated by some, will exceed $30 billion by the year 2020.  We have been and will continue to be aggressive in executing acquisitions and other opportunities that we believe will benefit us in the long term.  We plan to leverage our breadth of services and resources to deliver a comprehensive, integrated solution to companies in the cannabis industry – from operational and compliance consulting to security and marketing to financing needs.


Security and Cash Management Services -- In March 2015, we acquired Iron Protection Group (“IPG”), which provides advanced security and cash transportation services to licensed cannabis cultivators and retail shops.  We intend to continue to expand the workforce of IPG and grow our customer base.  We are currently solidifying the infrastructure and developing processes to make this business scalable in other states.  Additionally, a significant number of our personnel are ex-military, and we are investigating programs that provide tax credits for hiring veterans.




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Marketing and Products -- In September 2015, we acquired Chiefton Supply Co. (“Chiefton”).  Chiefton (a) designs, distributes and sells apparel featuring graphic designs; and (b) provides high-level design and branding services to various clients, from grow stores and dispensaries to wholesale cannabis companies.  Currently, our apparel sales and consulting are primarily focused on Colorado customers.  We have a consulting client in Nevada and will continue to expand to other states that have legalized the sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products.  In early 2016, Chiefton announced the official release of their cannabis design agency website, www.chieftondesign.com. Since inception, Chiefton has built a name for themselves through innovative cannabis graphic design and branding. Initially focusing on the development of their apparel line, they realized the opportunity to provide similar services to fellow organizations within the industry.


Consulting and Advisory -- In May 2015, we relaunched our consulting business under the tradename Next Big Crop, by hiring individuals with expertise in the cannabis consulting industry, including obtaining licenses, compliance, cultivation, logistical support, facility design and building services.  With the existing market and the potential growth if additional states legalize cannabis sales, we see a significant opportunity to bring our expertise to clients seeking to enter or expand within the industry.  Currently, we serve clients in Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland and Nevada.


Finance and Real Estate -- The revenue for this segment currently derives primarily from leasing land we own to a licensed medical cannabis grower.  We also have the ability to grow our Finance and Real Estate segment.  In October 2014, we purchased The Greenhouse, and have been renovating the space and establishing our corporate offices and infrastructure; however, we have yet to maximize the use of this building as shared workspace.  Additionally, we continue to evaluate opportunities to provide financing, equipment leasing, and property development to companies in the cannabis industry.  In November 2015, we obtained an option to acquire an equity and debt interest in a company that is an industry leader in the production and distribution of a full line of medical cannabis elixirs and edible products in Arizona.  We have not, and are under no obligation, to exercise this option.


Corporate -- In April 2015, our common stock resumed quotation on the OTC Market’s OTCBB and was later uplisted to that Market’s OTCQB. In July 2015, we were selected by The Marijuana Index for inclusion in its MJIC US Reporting Index. The Marijuana Index is the leading equity-tracking index featuring public companies involved in the legalized marijuana and hemp sector. The Marijuana Index provides the most robust data set in the legal marijuana industry with a perpetually expanding assemblage of information available to brokers, analysts, investors and media.  We believe that these successes are a reflection of our strategic business and personnel acquisitions, improved operating cash flows, and effective branding and marketing.  We anticipate these successes and significant projected growth in the cannabis industry will continue to allow us to lower our cost of capital in future periods.


Going Concern


The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future. Our ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our ability to implement our business plan and generate profitable operations in the future and/or obtain the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management believes that actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate additional revenues provide the opportunity for us to continue as a going concern. While we believe in the viability of our strategy to generate additional revenues and to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect. We continue to aggressively seek real estate, finance, consulting, security and wholesale opportunities with companies throughout Colorado and other regions that comply with state and local cannabis regulation.


We had an accumulated deficit of $16,427,378 as of December 31, 2015, and further losses are anticipated in the development of our business. Accordingly, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.


Results of Operations


The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, statements of income data.  The tables and the discussion below should be read in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in Item 8 in this report.


Consolidated Results


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Revenues

$

1,762,978

$

240,206

$

1,522,772

 

634%

Costs and expenses

 

(9,006,389)

 

(2,775,945)

 

(6,230,444)

 

224%

Other expense

 

(1,542,866)

 

(4,394,400)

 

2,851,534

 

(65)%

Net loss

$

(8,786,277)

$

(6,390,139)

$

(1,856,138)

 

27%




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Revenues


Revenue increased primarily due the acquisition of Iron Protection Group (“IPG”) in March 2015, which generated $1,490,832 of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2015.


Costs and expenses


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Cost of service revenues

$

1,307,821

$

--

$

1,307,821

 

N/A

Cost of goods sold

 

115,208

 

68,541

 

46,667

 

68%

Selling, general and administrative

 

1,433,359

 

787,325

 

646,034

 

82%

Share-based compensation

 

5,418,672

 

1,298,375

 

4,120,297

 

317%

Professional fees

 

448,501

 

555,442

 

(106,941)

 

(19)%

Depreciation and amortization

 

282,828

 

66,262

 

216,566

 

327%

 

$

9,006,389

$

2,775,945

$

6,230,444

 

224%


The cost of service revenue increase in 2015 compared to 2014, relates primarily due to the IPG acquisition, which had costs of $1,276,516 for the year ended December 31, 2015.  Cost of goods sold increased in 2015 compared to 2014, due primarily to writing off (a) slow moving inventory and (b) inventory that lost the effectiveness of certain nutrients in our wholesale product line, which increased expense by $75,048 for the year ended December 31, 2015.


Selling, general and administrative expense increased in 2015 compared to 2014, due to an increase in administrative salaries in connection with the IPG acquisition and our hiring of individuals from Next Big Crop for our consulting segment, as well as overhead incurred on The Greenhouse.


Share-based compensation included the following:


 

 

Year ended

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Feinsod Agreement - accrual

$

723,851

$

1,293,349

Feinsod Agreement – stock uplisting

 

2,966,500

 

--

Consulting agreements

 

95,930

 

5,026

Employee awards

 

1,632,391

 

--

 

$

5,418,672

$

1,298,375


On August 4, 2014, we entered into an agreement with Michael Feinsod in consideration for serving as Executive Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board and pursuant to the terms of the Executive Board and Director Agreement (the “Feinsod Agreement”).  The Board approved the issuance to Infinity Capital of (a) 200,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2014; (b) 1,000,000 shares of our common stock upon the uplisting of our common stock to the OTC Market’s OTCQB; (c) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2015; and (d) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2016.  Mr. Feinsod must remain a member of the Board in order for the common stock to be issued.  Employee awards are issued under our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan, which was approved by the Board on October 29, 2014, and ratified by our shareholders on June 26, 2015.


Professional fees consist primarily of accounting and legal expenses.  Legal fees are typically incurred for acquisitions and other corporate matters.  Accounting fees are incurred for annual audits and quarterly reviews.  Professional fees generally fluctuate depending on the timing of the delivery of service.


Depreciation and amortization expense increased due to the amortization of the intangibles from the IPG and Chiefton acquisitions.


Other Expense


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs

$

1,452,831

$

755,725

$

697,106

 

92%

Interest expense

 

300,669

 

244,771

 

55,898

 

23%

Net (gain) loss on derivative liability

 

(210,634)

 

3,393,904

 

(3,604,538)

 

(106)%

 

$

1,542,866

$

4,394,400

$

(2,851,534)

 

 




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Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs varies in 2015 compared to 2014, due to a) the addition of the mortgage for The Greenhouse in October 2014; b) additional borrowings in 2015 under the 10% convertible notes payable; c) the write-off of the deferred financing costs for the Full Circle financing in 2015; and d) unamortized debt discounts are fully expensed when debt is converted and $485,000 of debt was converted in 2014 compared to $1,650,000 converted in 2015.  Interest expense is higher due to the increased borrowing in 2015 compared to 2014.  The net (gain) loss on derivative liability was a net gain in 2015, which resulted from the settlement of our derivative liability upon Full Circle exercising its remaining warrants in May 2015.  The net loss on derivative liability in 2014 was driven by changes in the fair value of the underlying derivative.


Security and Cash Management Services


We launched our Security segment with the IPG acquisition on March 26, 2015.


 

 

March 26, 2015 through

December 31,

2015

Revenues

$

1,490,832

Costs and expenses

 

(1,611,201)

Net profit

$

(120,369)


Revenues are derived primarily from guard services and cash transport.  Costs and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015, were comprised primarily of payroll for guards of $1,276,516 and management payroll of $241,705.


Marketing and Products


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Revenues

$

60,564

$

85,147

$

(24,583)

 

(29)%

Costs and expenses

 

(248,646)

 

(125,489)

 

(123,157)

 

98%

 

$

(188,082)

$

(40,342)

$

(147,740)

 

366%


Revenues from our wholesale product line dropped from $85,147 in 2014 to $34,144 in 2015. Chiefton contributed revenue of $26,420 since their acquisition in late September 2015.  Costs and expenses increased in 2015 compared to 2014, due primarily to writing off (a) slow moving inventory and (b) inventory that lost the effectiveness of certain nutrients in our wholesale product line, which increased expense by $75,048 for the year ended December 31, 2015.


Consulting and Advisory


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Revenues

$

110,800

$

40,000

$

70,800

 

177%

Costs and expenses

 

(162,428)

 

(30)

 

(162,398)

 

NA

 

$

(51,628)

$

39,970

$

(91,598)

 

(229)%


We relaunched our consulting business under the tradename Next Big Crop in May 2015, by hiring two individuals with expertise in the cannabis consulting industry, including obtaining licenses, compliance, cultivation, logistical support, facility design and building services.   We have contracts with clients pursuing medical cannabis licenses in numerous states.  Activity in 2014, was primarily a result of a contract with a Canadian client that was canceled in the third quarter of 2014, resulting in a reversal of revenue during that period.


Finance and Real Estate


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

 

Percent

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

Change

 

Change

Revenues

$

100,782

$

115,059

$

(14,277)

 

(12) %

Costs and expenses

 

(32,051)

 

(33,008)

 

957

 

(3) %

Interest expense

 

(44,166)

 

(15,961)

 

(28,205)

 

177 %

 

$

24,565

$

66,090

$

(41,525)

 

(63) %




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Revenue decreased in 2015 compared to 2014, due to a decrease in non-recurring revenue streams between 2014 and 2015.  Costs and expenses remained relatively flat in 2015 compared to 2014.  In 2014, results included only revenues and expenses from our Pueblo facility.  We continue to renovate The Greenhouse in anticipation of being able to generate additional revenue from currently available space.  


Non-GAAP Financial Measures


For the non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings (loss) Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization) per share-basic and diluted measures presented above, we have provided (1) the most directly comparable GAAP measure; (2) a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP measure and the most directly comparable GAAP measure; (3) an explanation of why our management believes this non-GAAP measure provides useful information to investors; and (4) additional purposes for which we use this non-GAAP measure.


We believe that the disclosure of Adjusted EBITDA per share-basic and diluted provides investors with a better comparison of our period-to-period operating results. We exclude the effects of certain items from net loss per share-basic and diluted when we evaluate key measures of our performance internally, and in assessing the impact of known trends and uncertainties on our business. We also believe that excluding the effects of these items provides a more balanced view of the underlying dynamics of our business. Adjusted EBITDA per share-diluted excludes the impacts of interest expense, tax expense, depreciation and amortization, gain (loss) on its derivative liability, and share-based compensation. Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (adjusted) excludes the impact of shares issued in connection with share-based compensation.


Tabular reconciliations of this supplemental non-GAAP financial information to our most comparable GAAP information are contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. We present such non-GAAP supplemental financial information, as we believe such information provides additional meaningful methods of evaluating certain aspects of our operating performance from period-to-period on a basis that may not be otherwise apparent on a non-GAAP basis. This supplemental financial information should be considered in addition to, not in lieu of, our Consolidated Financial Statements.


 

 

Year ended

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Net loss

$

(8,786,277)

$

(6,930,139)

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

Share-based expense

 

5,418,672

 

1,298,375

Depreciation and amortization

 

282,828

 

66,262

Inventory lower of cost or market adjustment

 

75,048

 

--

Amortization of debt discount and debt financing costs

 

1,452,831

 

755,725

Interest expense

 

300,669

 

244,771

Net (gain) loss on derivative liability

 

(210,634)

 

3,393,904

Total adjustments

 

7,319,414

 

5,759,037

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(1,466,863)

$

(1,171,102)

 

 

 

 

 

Per share – basic and diluted:

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(0.63)

$

(0.51)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

(0.11)

 

(0.09)

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

14,017,095

 

13,462,396

Adjusted EBITDA

 

13,291,615

 

13,344,752


Liquidity


We expect our sources of liquidity to include cash generated from operations, debt and, potentially, the issuance of common stock or other equity-based instruments.  We anticipate our more significant uses of resources will include developing infrastructure, and business and real property acquisitions.




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We had cash of $58,711 and $165,536, respectively as of and December 31, 2015 and 2014.  Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:


 

 

Year ended

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Net cash used in operating activities

$

(1,582,026)

$

(1,425,031)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(68,462)

 

(611,252)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,543,663

 

1,774,383


Net cash used in operating activities increased in 2015 by $156,995 compared to 2014.  Our operations expanded significantly in 2015, with the launch of our Security segment through the acquisition of IPG, as well as the relaunch of our Consulting segment, with the hiring of three employees with expertise in the cannabis industry.  We have also expanded our infrastructure ahead of anticipated revenue growth in all of our segments.  Where possible, we continue to use non-cash equity-based instruments to obtain consulting services and compensate employees.


Net cash used in investing activities in 2015 related primarily to renovating The Greenhouse for use as corporate offices and future revenue generating activities through leasing available space, as well as cash paid for the Chiefton Acquisition.  In 2014, we purchased The Greenhouse for $1,100,000, of which $500,000 was paid in cash.


Net cash provided by financing activities in 2015, included new debt of $1,450,000, of which $350,000 was raised through a private securities offering.  The private placement debt (the “10% Notes”) carries an interest rate of 10% per annum and has a maturity date of May 1, 2016.  Our short-term financing from Infinity Capital, which carries an interest rate of 5%, was $800,000 at December 31, 2015 and is now due on demand.  We also received $86,171, net of expenses, in 2015 upon the exercise of warrants by Full Circle.  Cash flows provided by financing activities in 2014, included the issuance of convertible debt of $1,394,739, which was automatically converted to shares of our common stock in December 2015.  In 2014, we also sold Series C Warrants to Full Circle for net proceeds of $400,000, which were all exercised as of June 30, 2015.


Capital Resources


We have no material commitments for capital expenditures as of December 31, 2015.  Part of our growth strategy, however, is to acquire businesses and real estate.  We would fund such acquisitions through the issuance of debt, common stock, or a combination thereof.


Off-balance Sheet Arrangements


We currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.


 Critical Accounting Policies


The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the amounts of revenues and expenses.  Critical accounting policies are those that require the application of management’s most difficult, subjective or complex judgments, often because of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and that may change in subsequent periods.  In applying these critical accounting policies, our management uses its judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in making certain estimates.  Actual results may differ from these estimates.


We define critical accounting policies as those that are reflective of significant judgments and uncertainties and which may potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions.  In applying these critical accounting policies, our management uses its judgment to determine the appropriate assumptions to be used in making certain estimates.  These estimates are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.


Purchase Accounting for Acquisitions


Acquisition of a business requires companies to record assets acquired and liabilities assumed at their respective fair market values at the date of acquisition.  Any amount of the purchase price paid that is in excess of the estimated fair value of the net assets acquires is recorded as goodwill.  We determine fair value using widely accepted valuation techniques, primarily discounted cash flows and market multiple analyses.  These types of analyses require us to make assumptions and estimates regarding industry and economic factors, the profitability of future business strategies, discount rates and cash flow.  If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or our assumptions and estimates change due to new information, we may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future.



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Impairment of Long-lived Assets


We periodically evaluate whether the carrying value of long-lived assets has been impaired when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable.  The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.  If the carrying value is not recoverable, the impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.


Our impairment analyses require management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows as well as asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets, assessing the probability of different outcomes, and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. If the carrying value is not recoverable, we assess the fair value of long-lived assets using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than one method, including, but not limited to, recent third party comparable sales and discounted cash flow models.  If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or our assumptions and estimates change due to new information, we may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future.


Impairment of Goodwill


We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit containing goodwill is less than its carrying amount.


We determine fair value using widely accepted valuation techniques, namely discounted cash flow and market multiple analyses. These techniques are also used when assigning the purchase price to acquired assets and liabilities. These types of analyses require us to make assumptions and estimates regarding industry and economic factors and the profitability of future business strategies. It is our policy to conduct impairment testing based on our current business strategy in light of present industry and economic conditions, as well as future expectations.  If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or our assumptions and estimates change due to new information, we may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future.


Contingent Liabilities


We accrue a loss for contingencies if it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred, and when the amount of loss can be reasonably estimable. When no accrual is made because one or both of these conditions does not exist, we disclose the contingency if there is at least a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred. We estimate contingent liabilities based on the best information we have available at the time. If we have a range of possible outcomes, we accrue the low end of the range.


Debt with Equity-linked Features


We issue debt that may have separate warrants, conversion features, or no equity-linked attributes.


When we issue debt with warrants, we determine the value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (“Black-Scholes”) using the stock price on the date of issuance, the risk free interest rate associated with the life of the debt, and the estimated volatility of our stock.  


When we issue debt with a conversion feature, we must first assess whether the conversion feature meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative.  If the conversion feature within convertible debt meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, we estimate the fair value of the convertible debt derivative using Black-Scholes upon the date of issuance, using the stock price on the date of issuance, the risk free interest rate associated with the life of the debt, and the estimated volatility of our stock.  If the conversion feature is not treated as a derivative, we assess whether it is a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF’).  A BCF exists if the conversion price of the convertible debt instrument is less than the stock price on the commitment date.  This typically occurs when the conversion price is less than the fair value of the stock on the date the instrument was issued.  The value of a BCF is equal to the intrinsic value of the feature, the difference between the conversion price and the common stock into which it is convertible.


Equity-based Payments


We estimate the fair value of equity-based instruments issued to employees, or to third parties for services or goods using Black-Scholes, which requires us to estimate the volatility of our stock and forfeiture rate.


ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISKS


As a "smaller reporting company" as defined by Item 10 of Regulation S-K, we are not required to provide information required by this Item.




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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA


Index to Consolidated Financial Statements


 

Page

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

19

 

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

20

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets

21

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

22

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

23

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)

24

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

25




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM


Board of Directors and Stockholders

General Cannabis Corp.


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of General Cannabis Corp. as of December 31, 2015 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2015. These financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.


We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of General Cannabis Corp. as of December 31, 2015, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.


The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the entity has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.


/s/ Hall and Company

Irvine, CA

March 25, 2016




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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

Board of Directors and Stockholders

General Cannabis Corp.

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of General Cannabis Corp. ( formerly known as Advanced Cannabis Solutions), as of December 31, 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014. These financial statements are the responsibility of the entity’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States of America). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. An audit includes consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of General Cannabis Corp. as of December 31, 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2014, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the entity will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the entity has suffered recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

/s/ Hartley Moore Accountancy Corp.

Irvine, CA

April 15, 2015




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GENERAL CANNABIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

58,711

$

165,536

Accounts receivable

 

124,553

 

18,319

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

46,734

 

22,402

Inventory

 

15,518

 

70,341

Total current assets

 

245,516

 

276,598

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

1,725,268

 

1,707,410

Intangible assets, net

 

1,524,927

 

--

Goodwill

 

187,000

 

--

Deferred financing costs

 

--

 

83,056

Total Assets

$

3,682,711

$

2,067,064

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

293,532

$

83,185

Interest payable

 

84,720

 

16,470

Line of credit – related party

 

800,000

 

--

Notes payable (net of discount), current portion

 

986,475

 

6,337

Deferred rental revenue

 

33,146

 

--

Accrued stock payable, current portion

 

1,532,420

 

385,917

Warrant derivative liability

 

--

 

3,893,904

Total current liabilities

 

3,730,293

 

4,385,813

 

 

 

 

 

Notes payable (net of discount), less current portion

 

151,397

 

1,055,797

Accrued stock payable, less current portion

 

--

 

138,125

Tenant deposits

 

9,204

 

8,854

Total Liabilities

 

3,890,894

 

5,588,589

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

--

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, no par value; 5,000,000 share authorized; no shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and 2014

 

--

 

--

Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 14,915,421 shares and 12,499,933 shares issued and outstanding on December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively

 

14,915

 

12,500

Additional paid-in capital

 

16,204,280

 

4,107,076

Accumulated deficit

 

(16,427,378)

 

(7,641,101)

Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

 

(208,183)

 

(3,521,525)

 

 

 

 

 

Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

$

3,682,711

$

2,067,064


See Notes to consolidated financial statements.



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GENERAL CANNABIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

REVENUES

 

 

 

 

Service

$

1,604,632

$

40,000

Tenant

 

100,782

 

115,059

Product sales

 

57,564

 

85,147

Total revenues

 

1,762,978

 

240,206

 

 

 

 

 

COSTS AND EXPENSES

 

 

 

 

Cost of service revenues

 

1,307,821

 

--

Cost of goods sold

 

115,208

 

68,541

Selling, general and administrative

 

1,433,359

 

787,325

Share-based compensation

 

5,418,672

 

1,298,375

Professional fees

 

448,501

 

555,442

Depreciation and amortization

 

282,828

 

66,262

Total costs and expenses

 

9,006,389

 

2,775,945

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING LOSS

 

(7,243,411)

 

(2,535,739)

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE

 

 

 

 

Amortization of debt discount and deferred financing costs

 

1,452,831

 

755,725

Interest expense

 

300,669

 

244,771

Net (gain) loss on derivative liability

 

(210,634)

 

3,393,904

Total other (income) expense, net

 

1,542,866

 

4,394,400

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

$

(8,786,277)

$

(6,930,139)

 

 

 

 

 

PER SHARE DATA – Basic and diluted

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share

$

(0.63)

$

(0.51)

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

14,017,095

 

13,462,396


See Notes to consolidated financial statements.




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GENERAL CANNABIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

CASH FLOWS USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(8,786,277)

$

(6,930,139)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in)

operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Amortization of debt discount

 

1,371,607

 

755,725

Amortization of deferred financing costs

 

83,056

 

31,944

(Gain) loss on derivative liability, net

 

(210,634)

 

3,393,904

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

282,828

 

66,262

Equity-based payments

 

5,418,672

 

1,298,375

Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of amounts acquired)

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(106,234)

 

(18,319)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(24,332)

 

(20,158)

Inventory

 

67,072

 

(70,341)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

322,216

 

67,716

Net cash used in operating activities:

 

(1,582,026)

 

(1,425,031)

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(56,213)

 

(573,052)

Chiefton acquisition – cash paid for inventory

 

(12,249)

 

--

Purchase of intangible assets

 

--

 

(38,200)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(68,462)

 

(611,252)

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of notes payable, net of cash expenses

 

350,000

 

1,394,739

Increase in line of credit -- related party

 

1,100,000

 

--

Payments on notes payable

 

(6,337)

 

(5,356)

Proceeds from sale of warrants, net

 

--

 

400,000

Proceeds from exercise of warrants for shares of common stock, net

 

100,000

 

--

Deferred financing costs

 

--

 

(15,000)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

1,543,663

 

1,774,383

 

 

 

 

 

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH

 

(106,825)

 

(261,900)

CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

165,536

 

427,436

CASH, END OF PERIOD

$

58,711

$

165,536

 

 

 

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

$

231,296

$

225,503

 

 

 

 

 

NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of IPG with common stock payable and warrants

$

1,887,000

$

--

Acquisition of Chiefton with common stock payable

 

69,400

 

--

Purchase of property with note payable

 

--

 

600,000

Convertible notes settled in common stock

 

1,651,123

 

485,000

Line of credit – related party converted into 10% Note

 

309,000

 

--

Warrants issued in connection with debt recorded as debt discount

 

298,532

 

92,600

Non-cash financing costs

 

--

 

100,000

Issuance of common stock upon cashless conversion of warrants by Full Circle

 

3,683,270

 

--

Issuance of common stock from accrued stock payable

 

988,493

 

--

Accrued stock payable and warrants for architectural services

 

--

 

109,667


See Notes to consolidated financial statements.



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GENERAL CANNABIS CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)


 

 

Common Stock

 

Additional

 

Accumulated

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Paid-in Capital

 

Deficit

 

Total

December 31, 2013

 

15,137,200

$

15,137

$

918,490

$

(710,962)

$

222,665

Re-acquired common stock

 

(1,750,000)

 

(1,750)

 

1,750

 

--

 

--

Discount on convertible notes issued

 

--

 

--

 

1,813,280

 

--

 

1,813,280

Issuance of common stock under Feinsod Agreement

 

200,000

 

200

 

883,800

 

--

 

884,000

Conversion of Notes payable and interest

 

97,733

 

98

 

488,571

 

--

 

488,669

Retraction of common stock in settlement of lawsuit with former shareholder

 

(1,185,000)

 

(1,185)

 

1,185

 

--

 

--

Net loss

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

(6,930,139)

 

(6,930,139)

December 31,2014

 

12,499,933

 

12,500

 

4,107,076

 

(7,641,101)

 

(3,521,525)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of common stock under Feinsod Agreement

 

1,150,000

 

1,150

 

3,628,350

 

--

 

3,629,500

Full Circle – non-cash exercise of warrants

 

760,263

 

760

 

3,682,510

 

--

 

3,683,270

Full Circle – exercise of warrants for cash

 

25,000

 

25

 

99,975

 

--

 

100,000

Stock issued for architectural services

 

50,000

 

50

 

114,643

 

--

 

114,693

Conversion of Notes payable and interest

 

330,225

 

330

 

1,650,793

 

--

 

1,651,123

Warrants issued with 10% Notes Payable

 

--

 

--

 

298,532

 

--

 

298,532

Common stock and warrants issued for IPG acquisition

 

100,000

 

100

 

1,043,700

 

--

 

1,043,800

Warrants issued for services

 

--

 

--

 

77,918

 

--

 

77,918

Employee stock options

 

--

 

--

 

1,500,783

 

--

 

1,500,783

Net loss

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

(8786,277)

 

(8,786,277)

December 31, 2015

 

14,915,421

$

14,915

$

16,204,280

$

(16,427,378)

$

(208,183)


See Notes to consolidated financial statements.



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GENERAL CANNABIS CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


NOTE 1.   NATURE OF OPERATIONS, HISTORY AND PRESENTATION


Nature of Operations


General Cannabis Corporation (the “Company,” “we,” “us, ” “our,” or “GCC”) (formerly, Advanced Cannabis Solutions, Inc.), was incorporated on June 3, 2013, and provides products and services to the regulated cannabis industry.  On April 28, 2015, our common stock was uplisted and resumed quotation on the OTC Market’s OTCQB on May 6, 2015.  Our operations are segregated into the following four segments:


Security and Cash Management Services

 

In March 2015, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Iron Protection Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, which will continue to do business as “Iron Protection Group.” Iron Protection Group (“IPG”) provides advanced security, including on-site professionals, video surveillance and cash transport, to licensed cannabis cultivators and retail shops. As of December 31, 2015, Iron Protection Group had approximately 80 guards who serve 14 clients throughout Colorado.


Marketing and Products


In September 2015, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Chiefton Supply Co., and established a dba of Chiefton Supply Co., incorporated in Colorado (“Chiefton”).  Chiefton is an apparel and design company.  We design, distribute and sell apparel featuring graphic designs.  Our apparel is purchased and screen printed by third parties, for which there are numerous suppliers.  Chiefton also provides high-level design and branding services to various clients, from grow stores and dispensaries to wholesale cannabis companies.


Our wholesale supply business, GC Supply, is a reseller of supplies to the cannabis market. GC Supply works with industry leaders and innovators to deliver high-quality products that are compliant with applicable regulations and with a focus on products that are manufactured in the United States.   GC Supply operates out of a leased, 1,800 square-foot warehouse located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

  

Consulting and Advisory

 

Through Next Big Crop we deliver comprehensive consulting services to the cannabis industry that include obtaining licenses, compliance, cultivation, retail operations, logistical support, facility design and building services, and expansion of existing operations.  Our business plan is based on the future growth of the regulated cannabis market in the United States.


Finance and Real Estate


Real Estate Leasing


Our real estate leasing business primarily includes the acquisition and leasing of cultivation space and related facilities to licensed marijuana growers and dispensary owners for their operations. Management anticipates that these facilities will range in size from 5,000 to 50,000 square feet. These facilities will only be leased to tenants that possess the requisite state licenses to operate cultivation facilities. The leases with the tenants will provide certain requirements that permit us to continually evaluate our tenants’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


As of the date of this report, we owned one cultivation property that is located in a suburb of Pueblo, Colorado (the “Pueblo West Property”). The property consists of approximately three acres of land, which currently includes a 5,000 square foot steel building, and parking lot. The property is zoned for cultivating cannabis and is leased to a medical cannabis grower until December 31, 2022.  We are evaluating strategic options for this property.


Shared Office Space, Networking and Event Services   

 

In October 2014, we purchased a former retail bank located at 6565 East Evans Owner, Denver, Colorado 80224, which has been branded as The Greenhouse (“The Greenhouse”).  The building is a 16,056 square-foot facility, which will be converted to serve as the largest shared workspace for entrepreneurs, professionals and others serving the cannabis industry.  Clients will be able to lease space to use as offices, meeting rooms, lecture, educational and networking facilities, and individual workstations.




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The Greenhouse has approximately 10,000 square feet of existing office space and 5,000 square feet on its ground floor that is dedicated to a consumer banking design.  The banking space includes a vault with safety deposit boxes, three drive through teller windows and five secure teller windows inside.


We plan to continue to acquire commercial real estate and lease office space to participants in the cannabis industry. These participants include media, internet, packaging, lighting, cultivation supplies, and financial services. In exchange for certain services that may be provided to these tenants, we expect to receive rental income in the form of cash. In certain cases, we may acquire equity interests or provide debt capital to these businesses.


Industry Finance and Equipment Leasing Services


We lease cultivation equipment and facilities to customers in the cannabis industry. We expect we will enter into sale lease-back transactions of grow lights, tenant improvements and other grow equipment. Since Colorado State law does not allow entities operating under a cannabis license to pledge the assets or the license of the cannabis operation for any type of general borrowing activity, we intend to provide loans to individuals and businesses in the cannabis industry on an unsecured basis.  Equipment will only be leased to tenants that possess the requisite state licenses to operate such facilities. The leases with the tenants will provide certain requirements that permit us to continually evaluate its tenants’ compliance with applicable laws and regulations.


We are exploring lending opportunities in Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and Arizona. Our finance strategy will include making direct term loans and providing revolving lines of credit to businesses involved in the cultivation and sale of cannabis and related products.  These loans will generally be secured to the maximum extent permitted by law.  We believe there is a significant demand for this financing.  We are pursuing other finance services including customized finance, capital formation, and banking, for participants in the cannabis industry.


On November 4, 2015, we entered into an agreement (the “DB Option Agreement”) with Infinity Capital, a related party.  Pursuant to the DB Option Agreement, Infinity Capital granted us a six month option to purchase all of its interest in DB Products Arizona, LLC (“DB”) at Infinity Capital’s actual cost, plus $1.00, or $600,001. The interests for which the option has been granted are Infinity Capital’s 50% equity interest in the membership interests of DB, and any outstanding unpaid principal and interest owed on promissory note(s) issued by DB in favor of Infinity Capital for up to $600,000.  DB is involved in the production and distribution of Dixie Brands, Inc.’s full line of medical cannabis Dixie Elixirs and Edible products in Arizona.  DB expects to begin sales in 2016.  We have no obligation to exercise the option.


Basis of Presentation


The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of GCC, and its five wholly-owned subsidiary companies: (a) ACS Colorado Corp., a Colorado corporation formed in 2013; (b) Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation, a Colorado corporation formed in 2013; (c) 6565 E. Evans Avenue LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2014; (d)  General Cannabis Capital Corporation, a Colorado corporation formed in 2015; and (e) GC Security LLC, a Colorado limited liability company formed in 2015.  Advanced Cannabis Solutions Corporation has one wholly-owned subsidiary company, ACS Corp., which was formed in Colorado on June 6, 2013.  Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.


The preparation of our financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. Although these estimates are based on our knowledge of current events and actions we may undertake in the future, actual results may ultimately differ from these estimates and assumptions. Furthermore, when testing assets for impairment in future periods, if management uses different assumptions or if different conditions occur, impairment charges may result.


Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. The reclassifications had no effect on net loss, total assets, or total stockholders’ equity (deficit).


Going Concern


The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes we will be able to realize our assets and discharge our liabilities in the normal course of business for the foreseeable future.  The ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon our generating profitable operations in the future and / or obtaining the necessary financing to meet our obligations and repay our liabilities arising from normal business operations when they come due. Management believes that actions presently being taken to further implement its business plan and generate additional revenues provide opportunity for us to continue as a going concern.  While we believe in the viability of our strategy to generate additional revenues and our ability to raise additional funds, there can be no assurances to that effect.




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We had an accumulated deficit of $16,427,378 at December 31, 2015, and further losses are anticipated in the development of our business. Accordingly, there is substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might be necessary if we are unable to continue as a going concern.


Significant Accounting Policies


Cash and Cash Equivalents


Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand, deposits with banks, and investments that are highly liquid and have maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase.  We had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2015 or 2014.


We maintain our cash balances in financial institutions that from time to time exceed amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (up to $250,000 per financial institution as of December 31, 2015).  At December 31, 2015 and 2014, our deposits did not exceed insured amounts. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts.


Inventory


Our inventory consists of finished goods, including apparel and supplies for the cannabis market.  Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market, using the first-in, first-out method (“FIFO”) to determine cost. We monitor inventory cost compared to selling price in order to determine if a lower of cost or market reserve is necessary.  For the year ended December 31, 2015, cost of goods sold includes $75,048 of expense for inventory adjusted down to market value.

 

Property and Equipment


Property and equipment are recorded at historical cost.  The cost of maintenance and repairs, which are not significant improvements, are expensed when incurred.  Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets:  thirty years for buildings, the lesser of five years or the life of the lease for leasehold improvements, and three to five years for furniture, fixtures and equipment.  Land is not depreciated.  Construction in progress, consisting of land development costs, pre-construction costs, construction costs, interest incurred on financing, architectural plans, is not depreciated until the related asset is placed in service.


Business Combinations


Amounts paid for acquisitions are allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair value at the date of acquisition.  The fair value of identifiable intangible assets is based on detailed valuations that use information and assumptions provided by management, including expected future cash flows. We allocate any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net assets and liabilities acquired to goodwill.  Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Acquisition-related costs, including advisory, legal, accounting, valuation and other costs, are expensed in the periods in which the costs are incurred. The results of operations of acquired businesses are included in the consolidated financial statements from the acquisition date.


Intangible Assets and Goodwill


Goodwill is the cost of an acquisition less the fair value of the net assets of the acquired business.


Intangible assets consist primarily of customer relationships, non-compete agreements with key employees, and marketing-related intangibles. Our intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of two to ten years.


Impairment of Long-lived Assets and Goodwill


We evaluate goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter, and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit containing goodwill is less than its carrying amount.  The goodwill impairment test consists of a two-step process, if necessary. The first step is to compare the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. We typically use discounted cash flow models to determine the fair value of a reporting unit. The assumptions used in these models are consistent with those we believe hypothetical marketplace participants would use. If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the second step of the impairment test must be performed in order to determine the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment charge is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.




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We periodically evaluate whether the carrying value of property, equipment and intangible assets has been impaired when circumstances indicate the carrying value of those assets may not be recoverable.  The carrying amount is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset.  If the carrying value is not recoverable, the impairment loss is measured as the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value.


Our impairment analyses require management to apply judgment in estimating future cash flows as well as asset fair values, including forecasting useful lives of the assets, assessing the probability of different outcomes, and selecting the discount rate that reflects the risk inherent in future cash flows. If the carrying value is not recoverable, we assess the fair value of long-lived assets using commonly accepted techniques, and may use more than one method, including, but not limited to, recent third party comparable sales and discounted cash flow models.  If actual results are not consistent with our assumptions and estimates, or our assumptions and estimates change due to new information, we may be exposed to an impairment charge in the future.


Deferred Financing Costs


We capitalize the amounts paid to obtain financing, such as legal expenses of our lenders, and amortize the amount over the life of the underlying financing agreement.


Debt


We issue debt that may have separate warrants, conversion features, or no equity-linked attributes.


Debt with warrants – When we issue debt with warrants, we treat the warrants as a debt discount, record as a contra-liability against the debt, and amortize the balance over the life of the underlying debt as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statements of operations.  The offset to the contra-liability is recorded as additional paid in capital in our consolidated balance sheet.  We determine the value of the warrants using the Black-Scholes Option Pricing Model (“Black-Scholes”) using the stock price on the date of issuance, the risk free interest rate associated with the life of the debt, and the volatility of our stock.  If the debt is retired early, the associated debt discount is then recognized immediately as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statement of operations.  The debt is treated as conventional debt.


Convertible debtderivative treatment – When we issue debt with a conversion feature, we must first assess whether the conversion feature meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, as follows:  a) one or more underlyings, typically the price of our common stock; b) one or more notional amounts or payment provisions or both, generally the number of shares upon conversion; c) no initial net investment, which typically excludes the amount borrowed; and d) net settlement provisions, which in the case of convertible debt generally means the stock received upon conversion can be readily sold for cash. An embedded equity-linked component that meets the definition of a derivative does not have to be separated from the host instrument if the component qualifies for the scope exception for certain contracts involving an issuer’s own equity.  The scope exception applies if the contract is both a) indexed to its own stock; and b) classified in stockholders’ equity in its statement of financial position.


If the conversion feature within convertible debt meets the requirements to be treated as a derivative, we estimate the fair value of the convertible debt derivative using Black-Scholes upon the date of issuance.  If the fair value of the convertible debt derivative is higher than the face value of the convertible debt, the excess is immediately recognized as interest expense.  Otherwise, the fair value of the convertible debt derivative is recorded as a liability with an offsetting amount recorded as a debt discount, which offsets the carrying amount of the debt.  The convertible debt derivative is revalued at the end of each reporting period and any change in fair value is recorded as a gain or loss in the consolidated statement of operations.  The debt discount is amortized through interest expense over the life of the debt.


Convertible debt – beneficial conversion feature – If the conversion feature is not treated as a derivative, we assess whether it is a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF’).  A BCF exists if the conversion price of the convertible debt instrument is less than the stock price on the commitment date.  This typically occurs when the conversion price is less than the fair value of the stock on the date the instrument was issued.  The value of a BCF is equal to the intrinsic value of the feature, the difference between the conversion price and the common stock into which it is convertible, and is recorded as additional paid in capital and as a debt discount in the consolidated balance sheet.  We amortize the balance over the life of the underlying debt as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statement of operations.  If the debt is retired early, the associated debt discount is then recognized immediately as amortization of debt discount expense in the consolidated statement of operations.


If the conversion feature does not qualify for either the derivative treatment or as a BCF, the convertible debt is treated as traditional debt.




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Fair Value Measurements


Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The fair value hierarchy is based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are considered observable and the last unobservable, as follows:


Level 1 –

Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

 

Level 2 –

Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

 

 

Level 3 –

Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the measurement of the fair value of the assets or liabilities.


Our financial instruments include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payables and tenant deposits. The carrying values of these financial instruments approximate their fair value due to their short maturities.  The carrying amount of our debt approximates fair value because the interest rates on these instruments approximate the interest rate on debt with similar terms available to us.  Our derivative liability was adjusted to fair market value at the end of each reporting period, using Level 3 inputs.


Revenue Recognition


We recognize revenue when the four revenue recognition criteria are met, as follows:


Persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists – our customary practice is to obtain written evidence, typically in the form of a contract or purchase order;


Delivery – when services are completed in accordance with the underlying contract, or for the sale of goods when custody is transferred to our customers either upon shipment to or receipt at our customers’ locations, with no right of return or further obligations;


The price is fixed or determinable – prices are typically fixed and no price protections or variables are offered; and


Collectability is reasonably assured – we typically work with businesses with which we have a long standing relationship, as well as continually monitoring and evaluating customers’ ability to pay.


Refunds and returns, which are minimal, are recorded as a reduction of revenue.  


Share-based Payments


NonemployeesWe may enter into agreements with nonemployees to make share-based payments in return for services. These payments may be made in the form of common stock or common stock warrants. We recognize expense for fully-vested warrants at the time they are granted. For awards with service or performance conditions, we generally recognize expense over the service period or when the performance condition is met; however, there may be circumstances in which we determine that the performance condition is probable before the actual performance condition is achieved. In such circumstances, the amount recognized as expense is the pro rata amount, depending on the estimated progress towards completion of the performance condition. Nonemployee share-based payments are measured at fair value, based on either the fair value of the equity instrument issued or on the fair value of the services received. Typically, it is not practical to value the services received, so we determine the fair value of common stock grants based on the price of the common stock on the measurement date (which is the earlier of the date at which a commitment for performance by the counterparty to earn the equity instruments is reached, if there are sufficient disincentives to ensure performance, or the date at which the counterparty’s performance is complete), and the fair value of common stock warrants using Black-Scholes. We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected stock option life and expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the stock option. For awards that are recognized when a performance condition is probable, the fair value is estimated at each reporting date. The cost ultimately recognized is the fair value of the equity award on the date the performance condition is achieved. Accordingly, the expense recognized may change between interim reporting dates and the date the performance condition is achieved.




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Awards of common stock with a service or performance condition, where the ultimate number of shares to be issued is uncertain, are classified as liabilities.  All other non-employee awards are classified as equity.


Employees – We issue options to purchase our common stock to our employees, which are measured at fair value using Black-Scholes. We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility, the expected stock option life and expected forfeiture rate. The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the stock option.  We recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the service period, net of an estimated forfeiture rate, resulting in a compensation cost for only those shares expected to vest.  Awards to employees are classified as equity.


Shipping and Handling


Payments by customers to us for shipping and handling costs are included in revenue on the consolidated statements of operations, while our expense is included in cost of goods sold. Shipping and handling for inventory is included as a component of inventory on the consolidated balance sheets, and in cost of revenues in the consolidated statements of operations when the product is sold.


Income Taxes


We recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the income tax and financial reporting carrying amount of our assets and liabilities. We monitor our deferred tax assets and evaluate the need for a valuation allowance based on the estimate of the amount of such deferred tax assets that we believe do not meet the more-likely-than-not recognition criteria. We also evaluate whether we have any uncertain tax positions and would record a reserve if we believe it is more-likely-than-not our position would not prevail with the applicable tax authorities. Our assessment of tax positions as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, determined that there were no material uncertain tax positions.


Reportable Segments


Our reporting segments consist of:  a) Security and Cash Management Services; b) Marketing and Products; c) Consulting and Advisory; and d) Finance and Real Estate.  Our Chief Executive Officer has been identified as the chief decision maker.  Our operations are conducted primarily within the United States of America.


Recently Issued Accounting Standards


Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, Accounting Standards Update, or ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842)” – In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, which will require lessees to recognize almost all leases on their balance sheet as a right-of-use asset and a lease liability.  For income statement purposes, the FASB retained a dual model, requiring leases to be classified as either operating or finance.  Classification will be based on criteria that are largely similar to those applied in current lease accounting, but without explicit bright lines.  Lessor accounting is similar to the current model, but updated to align with certain changes to the lessee model and the new revenue recognition standard.  This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 18, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.


FASB ASU 2015-17”Income Taxes (Topic 740)” – In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, which simplifies the presentation of deferred tax assets and liabilities on the balance sheet.  Previous GAAP required an entity to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts on the balance sheet.  The amendment requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet.  This ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018.  We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.


FASB ASU 2015-16 “Business Combinations (Topic 805),” or ASU 2015-16 - In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting period beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years, with the option to early adopt for financial statements that have not been issued. We are currently evaluating the potential impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.




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FASB ASU 2015-11 “Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory,” or ASU 2015-11 - In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, which requires an entity to measure in scope inventory at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. The amendments apply to inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out (FIFO) or average cost. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with the option to early adopt as of the beginning of an annual or interim period. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


FASB ASU 2015-03 “Interest - Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Cost,” or ASU 2015-03 - In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, which requires debt issuance costs to be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the associated debt liability. We do not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.


FASB ASU 2015-02 “Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis,” or ASU 2015-02 - In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, which changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015 and we are currently assessing the impact of adoption of this ASU on our consolidated results of operations, cash flows and financial position.


NOTE 2.   BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS


IPG Acquisition


On March 26, 2015, we entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “IPG APA”) by and among us and Iron Protection Group, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company (“Seller”), whereby we agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Seller (the “IPG Acquisition”).  This acquisition expands our service offerings in the cannabis industry and provides a new revenue stream.


Pursuant to the terms of the IPG APA, we will deliver to Seller 500,000 restricted shares of our common stock, which will vest over a one-year period (100,000 shares on October 1, 2015; 200,000 shares on January 1, 2016; and 200,000 shares on April 1, 2016).


In addition, we delivered to Seller three-year warrants (the “IPG Warrants”) to purchase an aggregate of 500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of: (i) $4.50 for warrants to purchase 250,000 shares, and (ii) $5.00 for warrants to purchase another 250,000 shares. The IPG APA contains certain provisions that require Seller to forfeit a portion of the stock consideration in the event that Seller violates its obligations under the IPG APA relating to non-competition and non-disclosure. The closing date of the IPG Acquisition was March 26, 2015 and we calculated the purchase price of the IPG Acquisition to be approximately $1,887,000. At the acquisition date and pursuant to the IPG APA, we did not assume any of the Seller’s liabilities and there were no tangible assets of significance.


The aggregate consideration was as follows:


Common stock payable

$

1,054,000

Warrants issued with $4.50 exercise price

 

421,000

Warrants issued with $5.00 exercise price

 

412,000

 

$

1,887,000


The 500,000 shares of common stock were valued based on the closing price per share on March 26, 2015, or $2.48, reduced by a discount of 15% due to restrictions in the ability to trade our common stock.  The $1,054,000 value of stock consideration was recorded as accrued stock payable on the consolidated balance sheet, which is reduced as we issue common stock according to the vesting schedule.  See Note 11 for a discussion of the warrants.


The purchase price allocation is as follows:


Intangible assets:

 

 

Customer relationship intangible

$

1,000,000

Marketing-related intangibles

 

200,000

Non-compete agreements

 

500,000

Goodwill

 

187,000

 

$

1,887,000


We finalized the purchase price allocation in the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2015. 



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In connection with our acquisition of IPG, we agreed to issue to the sole shareholder of the Seller 100,000 fully vested warrants to purchase shares of our common stock if revenues of the Security segment exceeded $3,000,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015, with an exercise price of $2.48.  This condition was not met during the year ended December 31, 2015, so no value was recorded for these warrants.


The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the results of IPG from the date of acquisition, March 26, 2015.  The pro forma effects of the acquisition on the results of operations as if the transaction had been completed on January 1, 2014, are as follows:


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

(Unaudited)

 

2014

(Unaudited)

Total net revenues

$

2,132,724

$

921,931

Net loss

 

(8,733,016)

 

(6,816,227)

Net loss per common share:

 

 

 

 

  Basic and diluted

$

(0.60)

$

(0.49)


Chiefton Acquisition


On September 25, 2015, we closed an asset purchase agreement for the purchase of substantially all the assets of Chiefton Supply Co., a Colorado corporation, and established a dba within GCC of Chiefton.  This acquisition expands our service offerings in the cannabis industry and provides a new revenue stream.


We acquired the Chiefton assets for consideration of 80,000 restricted shares of our common stock. The shares shall remain in escrow for six months for the exclusive purpose of being available to indemnify us for any claims that may be made by any person or governmental entity related to or arising from Chiefton’s intellectual property during the six month period after closing. After such period, the shares will be released if no claims have been made, provided that if any claims have been made the shares will remain in escrow until the claim is resolved, at which time the shares will be released less the value of any and all settlement amounts, penalties, damages or other liabilities arising from the claim.


The aggregate consideration was as follows:


Cash

$

12,249

Common stock

 

69,400

  Aggregate consideration

$

81,649


The value of the common stock consideration was estimated based on our closing common stock price on September 25, 2015, or $1.02 per share, reduced by a discount of 15% due to restrictions in the ability to trade our shares.  The $69,400 value of stock consideration is included in accrued stock payable on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015.


The purchase price allocation is as follows:


Inventory

$

12,249

Intangible assets – Chiefton brand and graphic designs

 

69,400

 

$

81,649


We finalized the purchase price allocation in the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2015. 


NOTE 3.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE


Our receivables consisted of the following:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Accounts receivable

$

133,692

$

18,319

Less:  Allowance for doubtful accounts

 

(9,139)

 

--

  Total

$

124,553

$

18,319




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Future minimum lease payments due us consist of:


Year ending December 31

 

 

2016

$

110,536

2017

 

112,753

2018

 

115,008

2019

 

117,308

2020

 

119,,655

Thereafter

 

126,548

  Total

$

701,808


NOTE 4.  PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT


Property and equipment consisted of the following:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Land

$

812,340

$

812,340

Buildings

 

871,767

 

724,284

Leasehold improvements

 

41,534

 

45,000

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

 

66,044

 

15,792

Construction in progress

 

--

 

138,056

 

 

1,791,685

 

1,735,472

Less:  Accumulated depreciation

 

(66,417)

 

(28,062)

 

$

1,725,268

$

1,707,410


Depreciation expense was $38,355 and $28,062, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.


NOTE 5.   INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL


Intangible Assets


Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2015:


 

 

Gross

 

Accumulated Amortization

 

Net

 

Estimated Life

(in years)

Customer relationships

$

1,000,000

$

76,712

$

923,288

 

10

Marketing-related

 

200,000

 

30,685

 

169,315

 

5

Non-compete agreements

 

500,000

 

127,854

 

372,146

 

3

Chiefton brand and graphic designs

 

69,400

 

9,222

 

60,178

 

2

  Intangible assets, net

$

1,769,400

$

244,473

$

1,524,927

 

 


Estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows:


Year ending December 31

 

 

2016

$

342,302

2017

 

203,739

2018

 

140,000

2019

 

140,000

2020

 

140,000


Amortization expense was $244,473 and $38,200 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.  Amounts capitalized in 2014 for the development of educational and marketing webinars on various cannabis industry topics were fully expensed as of December 31, 2014.  We did not recognize any impairment during the year ended December 31, 2015.


Goodwill


In connection with our acquisition of IPG, we recorded goodwill of $187,000. We have not recognized any impairment as of December 31, 2015.



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NOTE 6.    DEBT


Line of Credit – Related Party


In February 2015, we issued a senior secured note to Infinity Capital, LLC (“Infinity Capital”), as amended in April 2015, bearing interest at 5% payable monthly in arrears commencing June 30, 2015, until the maturity date of August 31, 2015 (the “Infinity Note”). Infinity Capital, an investment management company, was founded and is controlled by our chairman of the board, Michael Feinsod, a related party.  On July 1, 2015, the outstanding principal and interest of $309,000 was settled by our issuing a 10% private placement note.  Subsequent to the settlement on July 1, 2015, we continued to borrow under the Infinity Note.  Interest expense for the Infinity Note for the year ended December 31, 2015, was approximately $60,000, of which approximately $11,700 was accrued as of December 31, 2015.


Notes Payable


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

10.0% private placement notes

$

659,000

$

--

14.0% mortgage note payable (The Greenhouse)

 

600,000

 

600,000

12.0% convertible notes - December 2013

 

--

 

530,000

12.0% convertible notes - January 2014

 

--

 

1,120,000

8.5% convertible note payable (Pueblo West Property)

 

158,307

 

164,644

 

 

1,417,307

 

2,414,644

Unamortized debt discount

 

(279,435)

 

(1,352,510)

 

 

1,137,872

 

1,062,134

Less: Current portion

 

(986,475)

 

(6,337)

Long-term portion

$

151,397

$

1,055,797


10% Private Placement Notes


In May, 2015, we initiated a private placement pursuant to a Promissory Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement (the “10% Agreement”) with certain accredited investors, bearing interest at 10% payable quarterly, with a maturity date of May 1, 2016.  Under the 10% Agreement, we can issue up to $2,000,000 of notes to investors, bearing interest at 10%, with a minimum denomination of $25,000 (each such note, a “10% Note,” and collectively, the “10% Notes”).  Subject to the terms and conditions of the 10% Agreement, each investor is granted fully-vested warrants equal to their note principal divided by two (the “10% Warrants”) (with standard dilution clauses).  The 10% Warrants are exercisable for a period of eighteen months after grant date and have an exercise price of $1.08 per share.  The debt is treated as conventional debt.  The 10% Notes are collateralized by a security interest in substantially all of our assets.


$309,000 of the 10% Notes are due to a related party, Infinity Capital, at December 31, 2015.  Approximately $14,000 of interest expense and $7,300 of accrued interest under the 10% Notes relates to Infinity Capital.


14% Mortgage Note Payable (The Greenhouse)


In October 2014, we executed a mortgage on The Greenhouse in the amount of $600,000, bearing 14.0% interest payable monthly, with a maturity date of October 21, 2016 (the “Greenhouse Mortgage”).  The debt is treated as conventional debt.


In addition, we granted warrants to Evans Street Lendco LLC (“Evans Lendco”), the note holder of the Greenhouse Mortgage, which expire on October 21, 2016.  The warrants vested immediately and allowed for Evans Lendco to purchase 600,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $4.40 per share, (with standard dilution clauses).  Due to the drop in our stock price, on July 29, 2015, we agreed with Evans Lendco to replace the warrants previously issued to Evans Lendco with warrants to purchase 225,000 shares of our stock at $1.20 per share with a term of two years.  The estimated fair value of the replacement warrants is less than the fair value of the original warrants on their date of grant.  Accordingly, we will continue to amortize the remaining fair value of the original warrants over the remaining life of the underlying debt.




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12% Convertible Notes


December 2013 Issuance


In December 2013, we entered into convertible promissory notes with various third parties totaling $530,000 (the “December 2013 Issuance”). The principal amounts of these notes range between $10,000 and $150,000. The notes mature on October 31, 2018, bear interest at 12.0% payable quarterly, and are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of $5.00 per share (with standard dilution clauses).


Derivative treatment is not required, as the conversion feature meets the scope exception. The conversion feature is not beneficial, because the conversion price was higher than the stock price on the commitment date.  Accordingly, we treated the December 2013 Issuance as conventional debt.


January 2014 Issuance


In January 2014, we entered into various convertible promissory notes with various third parties totaling $1,605,000 (the “January 2014 Issuance”). The principal amounts of these notes range between $10,000 and $200,000. Under the terms of these notes, they mature on October 31, 2018, bear interest at 12.0% payable quarterly, and are convertible into shares of our common stock at a conversion rate of $5.00 per share (with standard dilution clauses). These notes are convertible at the election of the noteholder at any time on or before maturity date.


Derivative treatment is not required, as the conversion feature met the scope exception.  Since the initial conversion price was less than the market value of the common stock at the time of issuance, it was determined that a beneficial conversion feature existed. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature and the combined value of the debt discount resulted in a value greater than the value of the debt and, as such, the total discount was limited to the value of the debt balance of $1,605,000.


Conversion of 12% Convertible Notes


During the year ended December 31, 2014, lenders converted $488,669 of 12% Convertible Notes in exchange for 97,773 shares of our common stock.  During the year ended December 31, 2015, lenders converted $321,123 of 12% Convertible Notes for 64,225 shares of our common stock.


The December 2013 Issuance and the January 2014 Issuance (collectively, the “12% Convertible Notes”) included a provision that if the trading stock price exceeded $10 for twenty consecutive trading days and the daily volume for those twenty consecutive trading days exceeds 25,000 shares, then the 12% Convertible Notes convert into shares of our common stock on or after December 1, 2015.  As of April 24, 2014, these parameters were met.  On December 1, 2015, the remaining $1,330,000 of convertible notes was automatically converted to 266,000 shares of our common stock.


8 ½% Convertible Note Payable (Pueblo West Property)


In December 2013, we executed a mortgage on our Pueblo West Property in the amount of $170,000, bearing 8 ½% interest with monthly principal and interest payments totaling $1,674, with the balance due on December 31, 2018 (the “Pueblo Mortgage”). This note is convertible at any time at $5.00 per share.


Derivative treatment is not required, as the conversion feature meets the scope exception. The conversion feature is not beneficial, because the conversion price was higher than the stock price on the commitment date.  Accordingly, we treated the Pueblo Mortgage as conventional debt.


Annual maturities of long-term debt (excluding unamortized discount) for the next four years, consist of:


Year ending December 31,

 

 

2016

$

1,265,910

2017

 

7,507

2018

 

143,890

 

$

1,417,307




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NOTE 7.  ACCRUED STOCK PAYABLE


The following tables summarize the changes in accrued common stock payable:


 

 

Amount

 

Number of

Shares

December 31, 2013

$

--

 

--

  Feinsod Agreement - accrual

 

409,349

 

300,000

  Architectural Services

 

114,693

 

50,000

December 31, 2014

 

524,042

 

350,000

  Architectural Services - issued

 

(114,693)

 

(50,000)

  IPG acquisition -- accrued

 

1,054,000

 

500,000

  IPG acquisition -- issued

 

(210,800)

 

(100,000)

  Chiefton acquisition -- accrued

 

69,400

 

80,000

  Feinsod Agreement -- accrual

 

723,851

 

--

  Feinsod Agreement - issued

 

(663,000)

 

(150,000)

  Employment agreements - accrued

 

131,608

 

50,000

  Consulting services - accrued

 

18,012

 

50,000

December 31,2015

$

1,532,420

 

730,000


Feinsod Agreement


On August 4, 2014, we entered into an agreement with Michael Feinsod in consideration for serving as Executive Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board and pursuant to the terms of the Executive Board and Director Agreement (the “Feinsod Agreement”).  The Board approved the issuance to Infinity Capital of (a) 200,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2014; (b) 1,000,000 shares of our common stock upon the uplisting of our common stock to the OTC Market’s OTCQB; (c) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2015; and (d) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2016.  Mr. Feinsod must remain a member of the Board in order for the common stock to be issued.  In addition, the Feinsod Agreement requires the issuance of a number of shares of our common stock to Infinity Capital equal to 10% of any new issuances not to exceed 600,000 shares of our common stock in the aggregate during the time that Mr. Feinsod remains a member of the Board (the “New Issuance Allowance”).  Under the terms of the Feinsod Agreement, the New Issuance Allowance will not be triggered upon issuances relating to convertible securities existing as of the date of the Feinsod Agreement.  For illustrative purposes, if we issue 7,000,000 new shares of common stock, then the New Issuance Allowance issued to Infinity Capital would be capped at 600,000 shares of our common stock.  No shares have been issued under the New Issuance Allowance.


The 1,000,000 shares of our common stock were valued at $2.97 per share, based on the closing price of our common stock of $3.49 on April 27, 2015, and then reduced by 15% due to restrictions on the ability to trade our shares.  The other shares under the Feinsod Agreement were valued at $4.42 per share, based on the closing price of our common stock of $5.20 on August 4, 2014, and then reduced by 15% due to restriction on the ability to trade our common stock.  We are recognizing expense for the unissued shares ratably over the vesting period.


Architectural Services


On December 12, 2014, we agreed to issue 50,000 shares of our common stock to an architectural firm to prepare architectural plans for The Greenhouse.  The firm also received warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.40 per share, at any time on or before December 12, 2016.  The shares of common stock were issued in 2015.  We capitalized the cost of the architectural plans as part of Buildings within Property and Equipment on the consolidated balance sheet.


Employment Agreements


On May 13, 2015, we hired two individuals from Next Big Crop (“NBC”), an unaffiliated entity serving the cannabis industry, to service our new and existing clients. We did not purchase any existing client base from NBC and upon execution of employment agreements, granted these persons a total of 100,000 shares of our common stock with a vesting date of January 1, 2016. On the date of grant, the 100,000 shares had an initial fair value of $311,000, based on a closing price per share of our common stock of $3.11 on May 13, 2015. Due to restrictions in the ability to trade our shares, a discount of fifteen percent (15%) was applied to the fair value of the shares. After taking into consideration the illiquidity of the shares, the fair value was determined to be $264,350. One individual forfeited his shares, so expense was only recognized for 50,000 shares.




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Consulting Agreement


On July 15, 2015, we entered into an agreement with an individual to provide consulting services to customers in exchange for 50,000 shares of our common stock to be delivered on March 15, 2016.  The fair value of the common stock is determined at the end of each reporting period and the pro rata amount earned is recognized as accrued stock payable over the term of the agreement.


NOTE 8.   DERIVATIVE WARRANT LIABILITY


On January 21, 2014, in connection with a Securities Purchase Agreement (the “SPA”) we entered into with Full Circle Capital Corporation (“Full Circle”), for $500,000 we issued to Full Circle, fully-vested warrants (“Series C Warrants”), which allow Full Circle to purchase up to 1,000,000 shares of our common stock at any time on or prior to January 21, 2017 at a price of $5.50 per share. As part of the $500,000 proceeds from the issuance of the Series C Warrants, $100,000 was retained by Full Circle to cover legal and deal related expenses of future financing transactions, which was recorded as deferred financing costs.  On September 24, 2014, we and Full Circle entered into Amendment No. 1 to the SPA, which changed the exercise price of the warrants issuable to $4.00 per share of our common stock, and increased the amount of warrants issuable to 1,400,000 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock.


The Series C Warrants have non-standard anti-dilution protection provisions and, under certain conditions, grant the right to the holder to require us to adjust the warrant’s exercise price to a lower price. Accordingly, these warrants were accounted for as derivative liabilities.


We used the binomial pricing model and assumptions that consider, among other factors, the fair value of the underlying stock, risk-free interest rate, volatility, expected life and dividend rates in estimating fair value for the warrants considered to be derivative instruments. Our common stock has been thinly traded since being delisted in the first quarter of 2014, and all conversions of debt from the January 2014 Issuance during 2014 were converted using a stock price of $5.00 per share. Using the binomial pricing model and a stock price of $5.00 per share, management utilized initial scenario stock prices of $3.00, $4.00, $6.00, and $7.00.  Initially assuming a three-year expected term, management assessed the probabilities of the stock prices for each year, with probabilities more heavily weighted toward lower stock prices, in light of our delisted status, changes in leadership, and our current inability to execute our initial financing with Full Circle.


On January 21, 2014, the value of the initial warrant derivative liability was calculated to be $1,368,908. We received $500,000 in cash, resulting in an initial loss on the fair value of the derivative liability of $868,908 on the grant date. The price of $5.00 per share of the Series A and Series B Warrants granted in connection with the December 2013 Issuance and the January 2014 Issuance resulted in the revaluation of the Series C Warrants granted to Full Circle and an increase to the derivative liability of $153,994.


On January 21, 2015, Full Circle executed a cashless exercise of 1,215,000 warrants in exchange for 660,263 common shares of our common stock.  At the time of the cashless exercise, the fair value of the common stock was determined to be $3,314,520 based on the closing share price of $5.02 on January 21, 2015. Accordingly, we decreased the derivative liability by $3,314,520, and increased common stock by $660 and additional paid in capital by $3,313,860.


On May 1, 2015, we and Full Circle entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Series C Warrants, pursuant to which Full Circle executed a cashless exercised of 160,000 warrants and received 100,000 shares of our common stock. On May 4, 2015, Full Circle exercised its remaining warrants under the Series C Warrants for $100,000 and purchased 25,000 shares of our common stock for $4.00 per share. Immediately preceding Full Circle’s exercises the fair value of the Series C Warrants was determined to be $593,394. The fair value of the 125,000 common shares issued to Full Circle was determined to be approximately $468,750, based on closing prices per share of $3.75 on May 1, 2015. Accordingly, we decreased the derivative liability by $601,617, and increased common stock by $125 and additional paid in capital by $454,796, and $86,171 in cash received from Full Circle, net of $13,829 of settlement expenses paid. We recorded a net gain in the settlement of the warrant liability of $210,634 for the six months ended June 30, 2015. Following these transactions, there are no more Series C Warrants outstanding.


The underlying assumptions used in the binomial model to determine the fair value of the derivative warrant liability were:


 

 

May 1, 2015

 

May 4, 2015

 

December 31, 2014

Current stock price

$

 3.75

$

 3.50

$

 5.02

Exercise price of warrant

$

 4.00

$

 4.00

$

 4.00

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.60 %

 

0.60 %

 

0.60 %

Expected dividend yield

 

--

 

--

 

--

Expected term (in years)

 

1.8

 

1.8

 

3.0

Expected volatility

 

133 %

 

133 %

 

129 %

Early exercise factor

 

1.33

 

1.33

 

1.33




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Changes in fair value of the derivative financial instruments are recognized in our consolidated statements of operations as a derivative gain or loss and are included in other income (expense).  The primary underlying risk exposure pertaining to the warrants was the change in fair value of the underlying common stock for each reporting period.


Changes in the derivative warrant liability and cumulative expense since inception are as follows:


 

 

Liability

 

Cumulative Expense (Gain)

January 1, 2014

$

--

$

--

Fair value of warrants issued

 

1,368,908

 

868,908

Increase in derivative liability resulting from anti-dilution provision in agreement, with Full Circle

 

153,994

 

153,994

Increase in the fair value of warrant liability

 

2,371,002

 

2,371,002

December 31, 2014

 

3,893,904

 

3,393,904

Increase in the fair value of warrant liability

 

14,010

 

14,010

Reclassification to APIC for shares issued for Full Circle as a result of warrant exercises, net of cash received

 

(3,683,270)

 

--

Gain on settlement of derivative

 

(224,644)

 

(224,644)

Balance after all warrants were exercised

$

--

$

3,183,270


NOTE 9.   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES


Operating Leases


We entered into a month-to-month lease agreement for corporate office space in July 2013, to lease 2,000 square feet for an annual rate of $12,000, paid monthly. This lease was terminated effective April 1, 2014. On April 2, 2014, we entered into a three-year lease agreement for 3,000 square feet for our corporate offices, which was canceled without penalty, effective November 1, 2014.  We entered into a three-year agreement effective April 21, 2014, for a 1,800 square foot warehouse supply and distribution facility, through April 30, 2017.


Lease expense was approximately $3,192 and $9,150 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  The future obligations under the warehouse lease are approximately $13,200 for 2016, and $4,500 for 2017.


DB Option Agreement


On November 4, 2015, we entered into an agreement (the “DB Option Agreement”) with Infinity Capital, a related party.  Pursuant to the DB Option Agreement, Infinity Capital granted us a six month option to purchase all of its interest in DB Products Arizona, LLC (“DB”) at Infinity Capital’s actual cost, plus $1.00, or $600,001. The interests for which the option has been granted are Infinity Capital’s 50% equity interest in the membership interests of DB, and any outstanding unpaid principal and interest owed on promissory note(s) issued by DB in favor of Infinity Capital for up to $600,000.  DB is involved in the production and distribution of Dixie Brands, Inc.’s full line of medical cannabis Dixie Elixirs and Edible products in Arizona.  DB expects to begin sales in 2016.  We have no obligation to exercise the option.


Legal


To the best of our knowledge and belief, no legal proceedings of merit are currently pending or threatened.


NOTE 10.  DEFERRED TAXES


The components of net deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Long-lived assets

$

26,875

$

(4,917)

Equity-based instruments

 

851,230

 

1,471,138

Net operating loss carryforwards

 

4,689,600

 

1,189,262

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance

 

(5,567,705)

 

(2,655,483)

 

$

--

$

--




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A reconciliation of our income tax provision and the amounts computed by applying statutory rates to income before income taxes is as follows:


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Income tax benefit at statutory rate

$

(2,987,334)

$

(2,356,247)

State income tax benefit, net of Federal benefit

 

(406,805)

 

(320,866)

Amortization of debt discount

 

561,936

 

291,937

Gain on derivative

 

(81,368)

 

--

Other

 

1,349

 

2,869

Valuation allowance

 

2,912,222

 

2,382,307

 

$

--

$

--


NOTE 11.   STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY


Common Stock


On January 5, 2014, we reacquired 1,750,000 shares of our common stock from stockholders for no consideration, and returned them to our authorized but unissued share account.


On December 2, 2014, we entered into a settlement agreement with a former stockholder, whereby 1,185,000 share of our common stock were returned and subsequently cancelled.


Employee Stock Options


On October 29, 2014, the Board authorized the adoption of and on June 26, 2015, our stockholders ratified our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”).  The Incentive Plan provides for the issuance of up to 10 million shares of our common stock, and is designed to provide an additional incentive to executives, employees, directors and key consultants, aligning our long term interests with participants.


Share-based compensation costs for award grants to employees and directors (“Employee Awards”) are recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award, with the amount of compensation cost recognized at any date equaling at least the portion of the award that is vested.    We recognized expense for Employee Awards of $1,500,783 for the year ended December 31, 2015.  No Employee Awards were granted prior to 2015.


The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using Black-Scholes.  We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility.  We estimate forfeiture rates based on expected turnover of employees by category.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the option.  The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used for Employee Awards granted during the year ended December 31, 2015:


Exercise price

$

0.60 – 3.75

Stock price on date of grant

$

0.55 -- 3.75

Volatility

 

151 – 169 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.9 – 2.5 %

Expected life (years)

 

3.0 – 10.0

Dividend yield

 

--


We use an estimated forfeiture rate of 25% for our hourly employees, who were granted 282,000 options during the year ended December 31, 2015.  We assume options granted to salaried employees will all vest.


The following summarizes Employee Awards activity:


 

 

Number of Shares

 

Weighted-average Exercise Price per Share

 

Weighted-average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

Granted

 

2,662,000

 

$  1.54

 

3.1

 

 

Forfeited

 

(153,000)

 

    2.39

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

2,509,000

 

    1.49

 

3.1

 

$  --

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2015

 

347,500

 

$  2.57

 

3.5

 

$  --




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As of December 31, 2015, there was approximately $1,393,459 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested Employee Awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.8 years.


Warrants for Consulting Services


As needed, we may issue warrants to third parties in exchange for consulting services.  Stock-based compensation costs for award grants to third parties for consulting services (“Consulting Awards”) are recognized on a straight-line basis over the service period for the entire award, with the amount of compensation cost recognized at any date equaling at least the portion of the award that is vested.  Service Awards are revalued at each reporting date until fully vested, which may generate an expense or benefit.  We recognized expense for Consulting Awards of $77,918 for the year ended December 31, 2015.


On December 12, 2014, we entered into a contract with an architectural firm to prepare plans for The Greenhouse.  The firm received fully-vested warrants to purchase 150,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $4.40 per share, with a term of two years.


On April 24, 2015, we entered into a one-year contract with an individual to provide consulting services to raise capital. We granted to this individual warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.75 per share, with a one year vesting period and a term of two years.


On April 27, 2015, we entered into a one-year contract with a company to provide investor relations services.  We granted to this company warrants to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $3.49 per share, with a one year vesting period and a term of two years.


On June 26, 2015, we granted an individual who provides management consulting services fully-vested warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.10 per share with a term of three years.  On August 31, 2015, we granted this individual fully-vested warrants to purchase 5,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.03 per share, with a term of three years.  On December 18, 2015, we granted this individual warrants to purchase 7,500 shares our common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share, with a one year vesting period and a term of three years.


On June 26, 2015, we granted an individual serving as our chief financial officer fully-vested warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.10 per share, with a term of three years.


On July 1, 2015, we entered into a one-year contract with an individual to provide management consulting services.  We granted warrants to purchase 25,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.88 per share, with a one year vesting period and a term of three years.


The fair value of each warrant grant is estimated using Black-Scholes.  We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of valuation for the estimated life of the option.  The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used for Consulting Awards granted:


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Exercise price

$

0.60 – 3.75

$

4.40

Stock price, date of valuation

$

0.52 – 0.89

$

1.20

Volatility

 

150 – 157 %

 

134 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.1 – 1.3 %

 

0.6 %

Expected life (years)

 

2.0 – 3.0

 

2.0

Dividend yield

 

--

 

--


The following summarizes Consulting Awards activity:


 

 

Number of Shares

 

Weighted-average Exercise Price per Share

 

Weighted-average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

 

--

 

 

 

 

$

--

Granted

 

150,000

$

4.40

 

2.0

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

150,000

 

4.40

 

0.9

 

--

Granted

 

127,500

 

2.40

 

2.2

 

 

Forfeited

 

(25,000)

 

2.10

 

 

 

 

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

252,500

 

3.62

 

1.4

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2015

 

175,000

$

4.07

 

1.2

 

--




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As of December 31, 2015, there was approximately $9,885 of total unrecognized expense related to unvested Consulting Awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.4 years.


IPG Acquisition Warrants


In connection with the IPG APA, we issued to IPG 500,000 fully-vested warrants to purchase a) 250,000 shares of our common stock at $4.50 per share, (the “IPG $4.50 Warrants”), and b) 250,000 shares of our common stock at $5.00 per share (the “IPG $5.00 Warrants”) (collectively, the “IPG Warrants”). The IPG Warrants are subject to customary adjustments in the event of our reclassification, consolidation, merger, subdivision of shares of our common stock, combination of shares of our common stock or payment of dividends in the form of the our common stock. The IPG Warrants expire three years after their initial issuance date.  On the date of grant, the IPG $4.50 Warrants and the IPG $5.00 Warrants had fair values of approximately $421,000 and $412,000, respectively, based on the Black-Scholes.


The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used for IPG Warrants:


Volatility

 

134 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

1.0 %

Expected life (years)

 

3.0

Dividend yield

 

--


Warrants with Debt


The fair value of each warrant grant is estimated using Black-Scholes.  We use historical data to estimate the expected price volatility.  The risk-free interest rate is based on the United States Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant for the estimated life of the warrant.  The following summarizes the Black-Scholes assumptions used for warrants granted for debt:


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Volatility

 

125 – 132 %

 

129 – 171 %

Risk-free interest rate

 

0.4 – 0.5 %

 

0.6 – 1.8 %

Expected option life (years)

 

1.5

 

2.0 – 4.8

Dividend yield

 

--

 

--


The following summarizes warrants issued with debt activity:


 

 

Number of Shares

 

Weighted-average Exercise Price per Share

 

Weighted-average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)

 

Aggregate Intrinsic Value

Outstanding at December 31, 2013

 

10,600

$

5.00

 

4.8

$

4,982

Granted

 

632,100

 

4.43

 

2.1

 

--

Outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

642.700

 

4.44

 

1.9

 

--

Granted

 

554,500

 

1.13

 

1.7

 

--

Cancelled

 

(600,000)

 

4.40

 

 

 

--

Outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

597,200

 

1.41

 

1.0

 

--

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercisable at December 31, 2015

 

597,200

$

1.41

 

1.0

 

--


Series A Warrants


Between July 11, 2013 and August 8, 2013, we issued 707,000 shares of our common stock and 707,000 fully-vested Series A Warrants for cash consideration of $1.00 per share. Each Series A Warrant entitles the holder to purchase one share of our common stock at a price of $10.00 per share. The Series A Warrants expire on the earlier of August 1, 2016, or twenty days following written notification from that our common stock had a closing bid price at or above $12.00 for any ten consecutive trading days. This condition was met as of April 30, 2014; however, we have not forced conversion of the warrants at this time.

 

Between August 14, 2013 and September 19, 2013, we issued 266,000 shares and 266,000 fully-vested Series A Warrants of our common stock for cash consideration of $1.00 per share. The Series A Warrants expire on the earlier of August 1, 2016, or twenty days following written notification from that our common stock had a closing bid price at or above $12.00 for any ten consecutive trading days. This condition was met as of April 30, 2014; however, we have not forced conversion of the warrants at this time.


As of December 31, 2015, all 973,000 warrants are outstanding and exercisable.




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NOTE 12.  NET LOSS PER SHARE


Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period.  Diluted net loss per share is computed similarly to basic loss per share, except that it includes the potential dilution that could occur if dilutive securities are exercised.


The following table presents a reconciliation of the denominators used in the computation of net loss per share – basic and diluted:


 

 

Year ended December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Net loss

$

(8,786,277)

$

(6,930,139)

Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock

 

14,017,095

 

13,462,396

Dilutive effect of stock options and warrants

 

--

 

--

Common stock and equivalents

 

14,017,095

 

13,462,396

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss per share – Basic and diluted

$

(0.63)

$

(0.51)


Outstanding stock options and common stock warrants are considered anti-dilutive because we are in a net loss position.  The following summarizes equity instruments that may, in the future, have a dilutive effect on earnings per share:


 

 

December 31,

 

 

2015

 

2014

Common stock upon conversion of debt

 

31,661

 

330,000

Stock options

 

2,509,000

 

--

Warrants

 

1,822,700

 

3,165,700

Stock payable

 

630,000

 

350,000

 

 

4,993,361

 

3,845,700


 NOTE 13.   SUBSEQUENT EVENTS


There were no events subsequent to December 31, 2015, and up to the date of this filing that would require disclosure.


NOTE 14.   SEGMENT INFORMATION


Our operations are organized into four segments: Security and Cash Management Services; Marketing and Products; Consulting and Advisory; and Finance and Real Estate.  All revenue originates and all assets are located in the United States.  We have revised our disclosure to correspond to the information provided to the chief operating decision maker.


Year ended December 31


2015

 

Security and Cash Management

 

Marketing and Products

 

Consulting and Advisory

 

Finance and Real Estate

 

Total

Revenues

$

1,490,832

$

60,564

$

110,800

$

100,782

$

1,762,978

Costs and expenses

 

(1,611,201)

 

(248,646)

 

(162,428)

 

(32,051)

 

(2,054,326)

Interest expense

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

(44,166)

 

(44,166)

 

$

(120,369)

$

(188,082)

$

(51,628)

$

24,565

 

(335,514)

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(8,450,763)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(8,786,277)


2014

 

Security and Cash Management

 

Marketing and Products

 

Consulting and Advisory

 

Finance and Real Estate

 

Total

Revenues

$

--

$

85,147

$

40,000

$

115,059

$

240,206

Costs and expenses

 

--

 

(125,489)

 

(30)

 

(33,008)

 

(158,527)

Interest expense

 

--

 

--

 

--

 

(15,961)

 

(15,961)

 

$

--

$

(40,342)

$

39,970

$

66,090

 

65,718

Corporate expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,995,857)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(6,930,139)




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December 31,

Total assets

 

2015

 

2014

Security and Cash Management Services

$

132,314

$

--

Marketing and Products

 

127,345

 

72,312

Consulting and Advisory

 

22,268

 

--

Finance and Real Estate

 

431,639

 

443,987

Corporate

 

2,969,145

 

1,550,765

 

$

3,682,711

$

2,067,064



ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE


In connection with the reorganization of Hartley Moore Accountancy Corporation (the “Former Auditor”), its audit partners and staff have joined Hall and Company, Inc. (“Hall”). Due to the reorganization of the firm, the Former Auditor has resigned as the independent auditor of General Cannabis Corp., effective February 29, 2016. The Former Auditor has been our auditor since July 9, 2014.


As a result of the above, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors and our Board of Directors approved the resignation of the Former Auditor effective February 29, 2016, and the engagement of Hall as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 effective February 29, 2016.


The change in accountants did not result from any dissatisfaction with the quality of professional services rendered by the Former Auditor.


We have not consulted with Hall for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, and the interim period ending February 29, 2016 regarding the application of accounting principles to any contemplated or completed transactions nor the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on our financial statements, and neither written or oral advice was provided that would be an important factor considered in reaching a decision as to accounting, auditing or financial reporting issues. There were no matters that were either the subject of a disagreement (as defined in paragraph 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) or a reportable event (as described in paragraph 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K).


In connection with the audit of the fiscal years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and through February 29, 2016, we have no disagreements with the Former Auditor on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedures, which disagreements if not resolved to their satisfaction would have caused them to make reference in connection with their opinion to the subject matter of the disagreement. The Former Auditor’s reports on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2014 did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion, nor were they qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles other than a going concern.


During our two most recent completed fiscal years, and interim period through February 29, 2016, there were no “reportable events” as such term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K with the Former Auditor.


ITEM 9A.   CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, 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.


We carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2015, the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at the reasonable assurance level due to the material weaknesses discussed below.




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Internal Control over Financial Reporting


Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer and effected by the Board, management, and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP and includes those policies and procedures that:


·

Pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets;

·

Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures of are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and directors; and

·

Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.


Because of our inherent limitations, our internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


Management identified the following material weaknesses:


·

We have not performed a risk assessment and mapped our processes to control objectives;
We have not implemented comprehensive entity-level internal controls;

·

We have not implemented adequate system and manual controls; and

·

We do not have sufficient segregation of duties.


Remediation of Material Weaknesses


We have designed and plan to implement, or in some cases have already implemented, the specific remediation initiatives described below:


·

We intend to allocate resources to perform a risk assessment and map processes to control objectives and, where necessary, implement and document internal controls in accordance with COSO.

·

Our entity-level controls are, generally, informal and we intend to evaluate current processes, supplement where necessary, and document requirements.

·

While we have implemented procedures to identify, evaluate and record significant transactions, we need to formally document these procedures and evidence the performance of the related controls.

·

We plan to evaluate system and manual controls, identify specific weaknesses, and implement a comprehensive system of internal controls.

·

We are assessing our current staffing and evaluating our personnel requirements to improve our segregation of duties.


Management understands that in order to remediate the material weaknesses, additional segregation of duties, changes in personnel, and technologies are necessary. We will not consider these material weaknesses fully remediated until management has tested those internal controls and found them to be operating effectively.


This Annual Report on Form 10-K does not include an attestation report of our independent registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting. Management’s report was not subject to such attestation pursuant to rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission that permits us to provide only management’s report in this Annual Report.


Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting


We have implemented an informal process of preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, as well as informal procedures to identify, evaluate and record significant transactions; however, these changes to not meet the strict requirements to overcome the material weaknesses identified above.


ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION


None.



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PART III


ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE


Our current officers and directors are listed below. Directors are generally elected at an annual stockholders’ meeting and hold office until the next annual stockholders’ meeting, or until their successors are elected and qualified. Executive officers are elected by directors and serve at the Board’s discretion.


Name

Age

Position

Michael Feinsod

45

Chairman of Board and Director

Robert L. Frichtel

52

Chief Executive Officer and Director

Peter Boockvar

46

Director

Shelly Whitson

42

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer


Directors currently hold office for one year or until the earlier of their death, resignation, removal or until their successors have been duly elected and qualified. There are no family relationships among our directors. Our bylaws provide that the number of members of the Board may be changed from time to time by resolutions adopted by the Board and/or the stockholders.


Michael Feinsod was appointed a director and elected Chairman of the Board on August 4, 2014. Mr. Feinsod is the Managing Member of Infinity Capital, LLC, an investment management company he founded in 1999. Since January 2014, Mr. Feinsod has been an investor in the Colorado cannabis industry. Mr. Feinsod has been a director of The Kingstone Companies, Inc. since 2008. From 2006 through 2013, he served in various executive positions at Ameritrans Capital Corporation (“Ameritrans”), a business development company. Mr. Feinsod served as a director of Ameritrans from December 2005 until July 2013 and served as a director of its subsidiary, Elk Associates Funding Corporation, from December 2005 until April 2013. In April 2013, in connection with a settlement agreement, the United States Small Business Administration was appointed as the receiver of Elk Associates Funding Corporation. Mr. Feinsod served as an investment analyst and portfolio manager at Mark Boyar & Company, Inc., a broker-dealer. He is admitted to practice law in New York and served as an associate in the Corporate Law Department of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP. Mr. Feinsod holds a J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and a B.A. from George Washington University. We believe that Mr. Feinsod’s corporate finance, legal and executive-level experience, as well as his service on the boards of other public companies, give him the qualifications and skills to serve as one of our directors.


Robert L. Frichtel was appointed a director and as our Chief Executive Officer on August 14, 2013. Mr. Frichtel served as a managing partner of IBC Capital Group, a commercial real estate and finance company, from 2002 to June 2013. Between 1999 and 2001, Mr. Frichtel was the president and Chief Operating Officer of EOS Group, a division of Health Net, a NYSE listed healthcare company. Since 2001 Mr. Frichtel has consulted for numerous clients throughout the nation that are engaged in the medical cannabis business and has written articles for Bloomberg business regarding the cannabis industry. Mr. Frichtel received a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from Colorado State University in 1985. We believe that Mr. Frichtel is qualified to act as one of our directors due to his past experience in commercial real estate and the cannabis industry.


Peter Boockvar was appointed a director on June 26, 2015.  Mr. Boockvar is the Chief Market Analyst with The Lindsey Group, a macro economic and market research firm, and has been employed at that firm since July 2013. He is also the Chief Investment Officer for Bookmark Advisors, an asset management firm.  Prior to holding these positions, Peter spent a brief time at Omega Advisors, a New York based hedge fund, as a macro analyst and portfolio manager. From January 2007 until the present, Mr. Boockvar was the founder and manager of OCLI, LLC, a farmland real estate investment fund. From October 1994 to December 2012, he was an employee and partner at Miller Tabak + Co where he was most recently an equity strategist and a portfolio manager. He joined Donaldson, Lufkin and Jenrette in 1992 in their corporate bond research department as a junior analyst. He is a CNBC contributor and appears regularly on their television network. Mr. Boockvar graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.B.A. in Finance from George Washington University.


Shelly Whitson was appointed as our Principal Financial and Accounting Officer on November 1, 2015.  Prior to her appointment as Principal Accounting Officer, Ms. Whitson served as a consultant in connection with the preparation of our financial reports. In addition, she served as the controller for Rocky Mountain Disposables, a small packaging firm in Denver, Colorado from June, 2009 to March, 2014, where she managed the firm’s financial operations. From July, 2007 to June, 2009, Ms. Whitson was employed as a staff accountant for a Peterson & Scharf, a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) firm, where she maintained the financial records and prepared tax returns for many small to medium sized corporations and partnerships. In addition to her accounting background, Ms. Whitson previously held a Real Estate Brokers license in both Colorado and Nevada where she sold both commercial and residential real estate. Ms. Whitson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in finance from Montana State University. Ms. Whitson is currently pursuing a Master’s degree of Accountancy at Colorado State University.


Family Relationships


There are no family relationships among any of our officers or directors.




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Involvement in Legal Proceedings


Based on information submitted by the directors and executive officers, none of the directors or executive officers is involved in, or has been involved in, legal proceedings during the past ten years that are material to an evaluation of the ability or integrity of any director or executive officer.


Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance


Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors, executive officers and persons who own more than 10% of our stock (collectively, “Reporting Persons”) to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and changes in ownership of our common stock.  Reporting Persons are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) reports they file. Other than as disclosed herein and based solely on a review of the reports furnished to us, or written representations from reporting persons that all reportable transaction were reported, we believe that during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, our officers, directors and greater than ten percent stockholders timely filed all reports and did not miss any filings as required to file under Section 16(a).


Code of Ethics Policy


The Board has established a corporate Code of Conduct which qualifies as a “code of ethics” as defined by Item 406 of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act and applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller and all persons performing similar functions. Among other matters, the Code of Conduct is designed to deter wrongdoing and to promote:


·

Honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships;

·

Full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosure in our SEC reports and other public communications;

·

Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations of any self-regulatory organizations of which we are a member;

·

Prompt internal reporting of violations of the Code of Conduct to appropriate persons identified in the code; and

·

Accountability for adherence to the Code of Conduct.


Corporate Governance


Director Independence


Mr. Michael Feinsod and Mr. Peter Boockvar are considered as “independent” directors under the applicable definition of the listing standards of the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”).


Board Meetings and Committees


The Board held six meetings during 2015. Directors are expected to attend Board meetings and to spend time needed to meet as frequently as necessary to properly discharge their responsibilities. Each active director attended at least 75% of the aggregate number of meetings of the Board during 2015, except for Peter Boockvar, who was elected on June 26, 2015.


There have been no changes in any state law or other procedures by which security holders may recommend nominees to the Board. We have no nominating committee.


Audit Committee


Our Audit Committee includes each director of the Board.  The Audit Committee, among other things:


·

Review the annual audited consolidated financial statements with management and the independent auditors and determine whether to recommend to the Board of Directors that they be included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K;

·

Review proposed major changes to our auditing and accounting principles and practices;

·

Review and evaluate our system of internal control;

·

Review significant financial reporting issues raised by management or the independent auditors; and

·

Establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters as well as the confidential and anonymous submission by our employees of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.




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The Board has determined that Mr. Peter Boockvar is an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in the applicable rules and regulations of the Exchange Act and is “independent.”  The SEC has indicated that the designation of a person as an “audit committee financial expert” does not (a) mean that such person is an expert for any purpose, including without limitation for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; (b) impose on any such person any duties, obligations, or liability that are greater than the duties, obligations, and liability imposed on such person as a member of the Audit Committee or Board of Directors in the absence of such designation; or (c) affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any other member of the Audit Committee or Board of Directors.


Compensation Committee


The Compensation Committee oversees our executive compensation and recommends various incentives for key employees to encourage and reward increased corporate financial performance, productivity and innovation.  The Compensation Committee is responsible for: (a) assisting the Board in fulfilling its fiduciary duties with respect to the oversight of our compensation plans, policies and programs, including assessing our overall compensation structure, reviewing all executive compensation programs, incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans, and determining executive compensation; and (b) reviewing the adequacy of the Compensation Committee charter on an annual basis.


Mr. Michael Feinsod and Mr. Peter Boockvar are the members of the Compensation Committee.  During the year ended December 31, 2015, no members of our Compensation Committee were executive officers serving on the Compensation Committee of another entity whose executive officers served on our Board of Directors. No member of the Compensation Committee was an officer or employee, or had a business relationship with or conducted any undisclosed transactions with us. Our Chief Executive Officer, upon request, may attend selected meetings of the Compensation Committee.


Board Role in Risk Oversight


Risk is inherent with every business and we face a number of risks. Management is responsible for the day-to-day management of risks we face, while the Board is responsible for overseeing our management and operations, including overseeing its risk assessment and risk management functions.


Attendance at Annual Meetings of the Stockholders


We have no policy requiring Directors and Director Nominees to attend its annual meeting of stockholders; however, all Directors and Director Nominees are encouraged to attend.


Indemnification of Officers and Directors


Our Articles of Incorporation provide that we may indemnify any and all of our officers, directors, employees or agents or former officers, directors, employees or agents, against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them, in connection with the defense of any legal proceeding or threatened legal proceeding, except as to matters in which such persons shall be determined to not have acted in good faith and in our best interest.


Stockholder Communications


Stockholders may send communications to our directors as a group or individually, by writing to those individuals or the group: c/o the Chief Executive Officer c/o General Cannabis Corp, 6565 E. Evans Avenue, Denver, CO 80224. The Chief Executive Officer will review all correspondence received and will forward all correspondence that is relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the Board or the business of the Company to the intended director(s). Examples of inappropriate communication include business solicitations, advertising and communication that is frivolous in nature, relates to routine business matters (such as product inquiries, complaints or suggestions), or raises grievances that are personal to the person submitting the communication. Upon request, any director may review communication that is not forwarded to the directors pursuant to this policy.


ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION


The following table provides certain information regarding compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to persons serving as our Chief Executive Officer during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, and our two other highly compensated officers who had total compensation exceeding $100,000 for the year ended December 31, 2015 (each a “named executive officer”).




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Summary Compensation Table


Name and

Principal Position

Year

Salary

($)

Bonus

($)

Stock

Awards

($)

Option

Awards

($)(3)

All

Other

($)

 

Total

($)

Robert L. Frichtel

President and Chief Executive Officer

2015

2014

136,011

108,000

--

--

--

--

746,743

--

--

--

 

882,754

108,000

Hunter Garth

President of IPG(1)

2015

2014

86,663

--

--

--

--

--

25,060

--

--

--

 

111,723

--

Christopher Taylor

Chief Financial Officer(2)

2015

2014

36,000

108,000

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

 

36,000

108,000


(1)   Mr. Garth was hired effective March 19, 2015.

(2)   Mr. Taylor transitioned from a role as our Chief Accounting Officer to Vice President of Business Development in late 2014.  He resigned in April 2015.

(3)   Represents equity-based compensation expense calculated in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Section 718 – Compensation – Stock Compensation, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as set forth in Notes to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8.


Employment Agreements


Robert L. Frichtel -- On May 1, 2015, we entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Frichtel in order to secure his continued employment as our Chief Executive Officer.  Mr. Frichtel will receive a base salary of $150,000 per year, which may be increased (but not decreased) subject to annual review by the Board of Directors.  Mr. Frichtel will be eligible for an annual bonus pursuant to our executive bonus plan and is entitled to participate in any employee benefit plan we have adopted or may adopt.  The term of the agreement expires on December 31, 2018.  In addition, we entered into an option agreement, pursuant to which Mr. Frichtel will receive options to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $3.75 per share (which price was based on the closing price of our common stock on May 1, 2015), 100,000 of which vested upon execution of the Frichtel Agreement, and provided that Mr. Frichtel remains an employee on each date, 100,000 of which will vest on May 1, 2016, and the remaining 100,000 will vest on May 1, 2017.


Hunter Garth – On March 19, 2015, we entered into an employment agreement with Hunter Garth to serve as president of IPG.  Mr. Garth will receive a base salary of $120,000 per year.  Mr. Garth also received warrants to purchase 100,000 shares of our common stock, which vest if IPG’s gross revenues during the year ended December 31, 2015, exceed $3.0 million.


The table below reflects all outstanding equity awards made to any named executive officer that were outstanding at December 31, 2015.

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS


 

 

Option Awards

 

 

 

 

Number of

 

Number of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Securities

 

Securities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underlying

 

Underlying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unexercised

 

Unexercised

 

Option

 

Option

 

 

 

 

Options (#)

 

Options (#)

 

Exercise

 

Expiration

Name

 

Grant Date

 

Exercisable

 

Unexercisable

 

Price ($)

 

Date

Robert L. Frichtel

 

May 1, 2015

 

100,000

 

200,000

 

$ 3.75

 

May 1, 2018

 

 

June 26, 2015

 

25,000

 

--

 

2.10

 

June 26, 2018

 

 

August 31, 2015

 

--

 

200,000

 

1.03

 

August 31, 2018

 

 

December 18, 2015

 

--

 

75,000

 

0.60

 

December 18, 2018

Hunter Garth

 

August 31, 2015

 

--

 

100,000

 

1.03

 

August 31, 2018

 

 

December 18, 2015

 

--

 

50,000

 

0.60

 

December 18, 2018




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Compensation of Directors


Our directors received the following compensation during the year ended December 31, 2015.


Name

 

Stock Awards

($)(3)

 

Option Awards

($)(3)

 

Total

($)

Michael Feinsod(1)

$

3,690,351

$

122,547

$

3,812,898

Peter Boockvar(2)

 

--

 

210,015

 

210,015


(1)   On August 4, 2014, we entered into an agreement with Michael Feinsod in consideration for serving as Executive Chairman of the Board and as a member of the Board and pursuant to the terms of the Executive Board and Director Agreement (the “Feinsod Agreement”).  The Board approved the issuance to Infinity Capital of (a) 200,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2014; (b) 1,000,000 shares of our common stock upon the uplisting of our common stock to the OTC Market’s OTCQB; (c) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2015; and (d) 150,000 shares of our common stock on August 4, 2016.  Through December 31, 2015, 1,150,000 shares of common stock have been issued to Mr. Feinsod.  He also received stock options to purchase (a) 500,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.03 per share and (b) 75,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share.  These options vest over a one year period and expire after three years.

(2)   Mr. Boockvar received stock options to purchase (a) 150,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $2.10 per share, with one third vesting immediately, after one year and after two years; (b) 100,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $1.03 per share, vesting over one year; and (c) 75,000 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.60 per share, vesting over one year.  These options expire after three years.

(3)   Represents equity-based compensation expense calculated in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification Section 718 – Compensation – Stock Compensation, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model as set forth in the Notes to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8.


ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS


The following table sets forth certain information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 17, 2016: (i) by each of our directors, (ii) by each of the Named Executive Officers, (iii) by all of our executive officers and directors as a group, and (iv) by each person or entity known by us to beneficially own more than five percent (5%) of any class of our outstanding shares. As of March 17, 2015, there were 14,965,421 shares of our common stock outstanding.


Name of Beneficial Owner

 

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned

 

Percentage

5% or Greater Stockholders:

 

 

 

 

BGBW, LLC

 

2,500,000

 

17%

GTC House

 

 

 

 

18 Station Road

 

 

 

 

Chesham Bucks HP5 1DH

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The List Consulting, LLC

 

1,005,420

 

7%

GTC House

 

 

 

 

18 Station Road

 

 

 

 

Chesham Bucks HP5 1DH

 

 

 

 

United Kingdom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directors and named executive officers:

 

 

 

 

Robert Frichtel (1)

 

1,600,000

 

10%

Hunter Garth (2)

 

650,000

 

4%

Michael Feinsod (3)

 

2,229,500

 

14%

Peter Boockvar (4)

 

325,000

 

2%

All officers and directors as a group (5 persons) (5)

 

4,879,500

 

28%


(1)   Includes options to purchase 600,000 shares of common stock.

(2)   Includes options to purchase 150,000 shares of common stock, and 400,000 shares of common stock to be issued for the IPG Acquisition.

(3)   Includes common stock beneficially owned by Mr. Feinsod and Infinity Capital.  Includes options to purchase 575,000 shares of common stock, 150,000 shares of common stock to be issued under the Feinsod Agreement, and warrants to purchase 154,500 shares of common stock under the 10% Notes.

(4)   Includes options to purchase 325,000 shares of common stock.

(5)   Includes Shelly Whitson, Chief Financial Officer, who has options to purchase 75,000 shares of common stock.




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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE


Transactions with Related Persons


In February 2015, we issued a senior secured note to Infinity Capital, LLC (“Infinity Capital”), as amended in April 2015, bearing interest at 5% payable monthly in arrears commencing June 30, 2015, until the maturity date of August 31, 2015 (the “Infinity Note”).   Infinity Capital, an investment management company, was founded and is controlled by our chairman of the board, Michael Feinsod, a related party.  On July 1, 2015, the outstanding principal and interest of $309,000 was settled by our issuing a 10% private placement note.  Subsequent to the settlement on July 1, 2015, we continued to borrow under the Infinity Note.  As of December 31, 2015, we owed $800,000 under the Infinity Note.


On November 4, 2015, we entered into an agreement (the “DB Option Agreement”) with Infinity Capital.  Pursuant to the DB Option Agreement, Infinity Capital granted us a six month option to purchase all of its interest in DB Products Arizona, LLC (“DB”) at Infinity Capital’s actual cost, plus $1.00, or $600,001. The interests for which the option has been granted are Infinity Capital’s 50% equity interest in the membership interests of DB, and any outstanding unpaid principal and interest owed on promissory note(s) issued by DB in favor of Infinity Capital for up to $600,000.  DB is involved in the production and distribution of Dixie Brands, Inc’s full line of medical cannabis Dixie Elixirs and Edible products in Arizona.  DB expects to begin sales in 2016.  We have no obligation to exercise the option.


Director Independence


Mr. Michael Feinsod and Mr. Peter Boockvar are considered as “independent” directors under the applicable definition of the listing standards of the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”).


ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES


Audit Fees


Audit fees consist of fees for professional services rendered for the audit of our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and the review of financial statements included in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.  Audit-related fees relate to procedures performed in conjunction with our S-1/A filings.  The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by our principal accountant, Hartley Moore Accountancy Corp., were as follows:


 

 

2015

 

2014

Audit

$

49,000

$

75,000

Audit-related

 

--

 

4,500

Tax

 

--

 

--

  Total

$

49,000

$

79,500


 Pre–Approval Policy of Services Performed by Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms


The Board’s policy is to pre–approve all audit and non–audit related services, tax services and other services. Pre–approval is generally provided for up to one year, and any pre–approval is detailed as to the particular service or category of services and is generally subject to a specific budget. The Board has delegated the pre–approval authority to its CEO when expedition of services is necessary. Our independent registered public accounting firm and its management are required to periodically report to the Board regarding the extent of services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm in accordance with this pre–approval and the fees for the services performed to date.


The Board approved all services that our independent accountants provided to us for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014.




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PART IV


ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES


The following Exhibits are filed with this Annual Report:

 

Exhibit Number

 

Exhibit Name

1

 

Securities Purchase Agreement (17)

2

 

Articles of Merger (Acquisition of shares in Advanced Cannabis Solutions) (1)

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation (1)

3.2

 

Articles of Amendment (1)

3.3

 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (1)

3.4

 

Bylaws (1)

3.5

 

Articles of Amendment (name change) (4)

3.6

 

Articles of Amendment (name change) (15)

4.1

 

Senior Secured Note dated February 19, 2015 (9)

4.2

 

Warrant dated March 16, 2015 (11)

4.3

 

Senior Secured Note dated April 30, 2015 (12)

4.4

 

Secured Promissory Note (14)

5

 

Opinion of Sichenzia Ross Friedman Ference, LLP (4)

10

 

Share Exchange Agreement (2)

10.1

 

Securities Purchase Agreement (3)

10.2

 

Warrant (Series C) (3)

10.3

 

Registration Rights Agreement (3)

10.4

 

Form of Convertible Note (3)

10.5

 

Form of Guarantee (3)

10.6

 

Form of Security Agreement (3)

10.7

 

Amendment No.1 to the Securities Purchase Agreement and Amendment No.1 to the Warrant to Purchase Common Stock by and between the Company and Full Circle Capital Corporation dated September 24, 2014 (4)

10.8

 

Agreement Regarding Sale of Oil and Gas Mapping Business (8)

10.9

 

Note and Deed of Trust (Pueblo County, Colorado purchase) (8)

10.10

 

Form of Convertible Note (8)

10.11

 

Form of Series A Warrant (8)

10.12

 

Form of Series B Warrant (8)

10.13

 

Lease Agreement (Pueblo Property) (8)

10.14

 

Promissory Note (the “Greenhouse”) (8)

10.15

 

Common Stock Warrant dated October 21, 2014 (6)

10.16

 

Executive Chairman of the Board and Director Agreement between the Company and Michael Feinsod dated August 4, 2014 (5)

10.17

 

Independent Contractor Agreement with Brian Kozel dated October 24, 2014 (7)

10.18

 

Asset Purchase Agreement by and among the Company, GC Security LLC and Iron Protection Group LLC (10)

10.19

 

Amendment No. 2 to Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (13)

10.20

 

Security Agreement (14)

10.21

 

Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (14)

10.22

 

Employee Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement (16)

10.23

 

Warrant to Purchase Common Stock (17)

10.24

 

Asset Purchase Agreement, Bill of Sale, Assignment and Assumption Agreement and Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement (18)

10.25

 

Option to Purchase Common Stock (19)

21.1*

 

Subsidiaries

31.1*

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Executive Officer

31.2*

 

Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 of Principal Financial Officer

32.1*

 

Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes–Oxley Act of 2002 of the Principal Executive and Financial Officers

101

 

XBRL Interactive Data Files


(1)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit file with our registration statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-163342.

(2)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated August 14, 2013.

(3)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K/A report dated January 21, 2014.




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(4)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated September 30, 2014.

(5)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated August 5, 2014.

(6)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated October 27, 2014.

(7)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated November 21, 2014.

(8)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our registration statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-193890.

(9)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated February 24, 2015.

(10)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated March 16, 2015.

(11)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated March 31, 2015.

(12)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated May 1, 2015.

(13)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated May 6, 2015.

(14)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated May 14, 2015.

(15)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated June 18, 2015.

(16)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated July 16, 2015.

(17)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated August 3, 2015.

(18)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated October 1, 2015.

(19)

Incorporated by reference to the same exhibit filed with our 8-K report dated November 9, 2015.

*

Filed herewith.



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SIGNATURES


In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


 

GENERAL CANNABIS CORP

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Robert L. Frichtel

 

 

Robert L. Frichtel,
Chief Executive Officer


In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Signature

 

Title

 

Date

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Robert L. Frichtel

 

Principal Executive Officer, and a Director

 

March 25, 2016

Robert L. Frichtel

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Shelly Whitson

 

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer

 

March 25, 2016

Shelly Whitson

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Michael Feinsod

 

Chairman of the Board of Directors

 

March 25, 2016

Michael Feinsod

 

 

 

 




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