WEED, INC. - Annual Report: 2022 (Form 10-K)

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WEED, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I

Explanatory Note

Forward Looking Statements

This Annual Report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). These statements are based on management’s beliefs and assumptions, and on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company set forth under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition or Plan of Operation.” Forward-looking statements also include statements in which words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “estimate,” “consider,” or similar expressions are used.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. They involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. The Company’s future results and shareholder values may differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

ITEM 1 – BUSINESS

Corporate History

We were originally incorporated under the name Plae, Inc., in the State of Arizona on August 20, 1999. At the time we operated under the name Plae, Inc., no business was conducted. No books or records were maintained and no meetings were held. In essence, nothing was done after incorporation until Glenn E. Martin took possession of Plae, Inc. in January 2005. On February 18, 2005, the corporate name was changed to King Mines, Inc. and then subsequently changed to its current name, United Mines, Inc., on March 30, 2005. No shares were issued until the Company became United Mines, Inc. From 2005 until 2015, we were an exploration stage mineral exploration company that owned a number of unpatented BLM mining claims and Arizona State Land Department exploration leases.

On November 26, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the redomestication of our company from Arizona to Nevada (the “Articles of Domestication”), and approved Articles of Incorporation in Nevada, which differed from then-Articles of Incorporation in Arizona, primarily by (a) changing our name from United Mines, Inc. to WEED, Inc., (b) authorizing Twenty Million (20,000,000) shares of preferred stock, with blank check rights granted to our Board of Directors, and (c) authorizing Two Hundred Million (200,000,000) shares of common stock (the “Nevada Articles of Incorporation”). On December 19, 2014, the holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock approved the Articles of Domestication and the Nevada Articles of Incorporation at a Special Meeting of Shareholders. On January 16, 2015, the Articles of Domestication and the Nevada Articles of Incorporation went effective with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. On February 2, 2015, our name change to WEED, Inc., and a corresponding ticker symbol change to “BUDZ” went effective with FINRA and was reflected on the quotation of our common stock on OTC Markets.

These changes were effected in order to make our corporate name and ticker symbol better align with our short-term and long-term business focus, which in the short-term is to conduct Sangre’s Cannabis Genomic Study over the next 5 years, process those results, and in the long-term to be an international cannabis and hemp research and product development company, with a globally-recognized brand focusing on building and purchasing labs, land and building commercial grade “Cultivation Centers” to consult, assist, manage & lease to universities, state governments, licensed dispensary owners and worldwide organic grow operators on a contract basis, with a concentration on the legal and medical Cannabis sector. Our long-term plan is to become a True “Seed-to-Sale” global holding company providing infrastructure, financial solutions, product development and real estate options in this new emerging market. Our long term plans may also include acquisitions of synergistic businesses, such as distilleries to make infused beverages and/or super oxygenated water with CBD and THC. We have also formed WEED Australia Ltd., registered as an unlisted public company in Australia, to address future global demand, however the entity has been essentially dormant other than building relationships and speaking at The Pharmaceutical Guild of Australia conference event in Sydney Australia, September 2019, since its inception.

Our corporate offices are located at 4920 N. Post Trail, Tucson, AZ 85750, telephone number (520) 818-8582.

Business Overview

General

Currently, WEED and its subsidiaries are working on or planning for several different business opportunities in the cannabis & hemp field, including, but not limited to: both indoor and outdoor “grows”, cultivations & harvest for research, product development, processing and manufacturing of both Pharma & non-Pharma products, services, therapeutics, and treatments on a global basis for both the Medical Cannabis & Hemp (<.03 thc) global market space. Long terms goals include hopeful cures for many diseases and ailments for both man & animals utilizing the Cannabaceae plant and its derivatives. We will need additional financing to attempt to accomplish these goals.

Second, on November 22, 2021, WEED completed the purchase of the Sugar Hill Golf course property located in the town of Portland, New York. WEED’s acquisition of this ~43 acre property with ~2000 ft. of Lake Erie waterfront also comes with the “unlimited water extractions rights” from Lake Erie related to the property, along with a complete wastewater management plant. WEED’s initial plan is to utilize the property to access the hemp and infused beverage markets as our property in the middle of the largest concord grape producing region of the United States. In the future, WEED may look to use the unique property infrastructure to build a luxury condos & resort development in the most natural settings to be ESG compliant in conjunction to WEEDs forming its Social Equity Advisory Council (SEAC) to create Diversity & Equality in our industry. This project is only in its conceptual stage, no funding or plans have been developed other than the proposed name: The 4 Winds Luxury condos & resort to be “Cannabis Friendly” which would be a “FIRST” in the nation.

Third, WEED established WEED Australia Ltd. and its wholly owned Cannabis Institute of Australia (C.I.A.) in Australia in March of 2017, for the purpose of conducting cannabis and hemp research and potentially developing products and educational services in and for Australians as stated above. C.I.A. is a non-profit entity formed for the purpose of conducting cannabis and hemp research with universities and other non-profits to protect all intellectual rights, properties and usage in our highly regulated industry. The C.I.A. has the potential to develop products in Australia for domestic research and development of products, services and educational purposes to all seven States and territories, including Tasmania, to be marketed globally.

Our first business opportunity was, and continues to be, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Sangre AT, LLC (“Sangre”), where we are focused on the development and application of cannabis-derived compounds for the treatment of human disease and animal ailments. To that end Sangre, was working on a planned five-year Cannabis Genomic Study to complete a genetic blueprint of the Cannabis plant genus, by creating a global genomic classification of the entire plant. Sangre completed a 1-2 year Pilot Study in 2017 & 2018 at the University of Texas-Galveston thru Industrial Metagenomics at a cost of nearly $1 million USD. Sangre completed the pilot study with 30 cultivars from strains collected worldwide that included 30 strains (twenty-four female and six male). These results are highly proprietary and the basis of future studies to come. We need to raise additional funds to continue the next steps in our Cannabis Genomic Study.

On May 14^th, 2018, the 70^th Anniversary of the statehood of Israel, WEED formed its wholly owned subsidiary, WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd., with the goal of completing and adding to the noted studies above. As such, WEED Israel worked with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and with the top scientists globally in the field of Cannabis & hemp. To that effect, WEED Israel looked to conduct clinical trials and product development that would be the quality and acceptability of the FDA in the United States. Due to current laws and conditions in the USA, all research results and product development for both Pharma & Non-Pharma products, cannot be introduced the United States marketplace. Since starting in 2018, the USA has made vast improvements and advancements in the legalization of both Cannabis and hemp. As of the end of 2021 there are 37 States that have approved a State level medical cannabis and hemp programs, along with the District of Colombia. In addition, there are 17 States that have implemented or approved the “Adult Use” i.e. recreational psyhcoactive aspects of high THC usage of cannabis.

In conjunction with WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd., we made arrangements with Professor Elka Touitou to be the head of WEEDs Israeli Advisory Board to lead and assist us with clinical trials in cannabis & hemp research studies in Israel. Professor Touitou was the Head of the Innovative Dermal, Transdermal and Transmucosal Delivery Lab at the Institute of Drug Research, The School of Pharmacy, HUJ, now retired but still has HUJ clinical trial & independent studies/lab privileges. Professor Touitou is an internationally renowned authority in the field of drug delivery and design of new technologies for efficient administration of drugs and development of new products. Professor Touitou has been involved in Cannabinoid research since 1988 at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, (HUJ) Jerusalem, Israel. Previously, WEED was in the process of buying Professor Touitou’s various patents to include the bioavailability aspects of the cannabaceae plant. However, after expending over $500,000 USD to acquire the Professor Touitou’s patents, we had to terminate the agreement in 2019 due to the downturn of the Cannabis marketplace, and specifically as to public cannabis companies, which could not be resumed due to the Covid pandemic that was/is still ongoing globally. We have kept in constant contact with Professor Touitou thru our Managing Director of WEED Israel, Mr. Elliot Kwestel. As of 2022, Dr. Touitou still has interest in working with WEED to complete the purchase of her patents and begin clinical trials upon proper funding. WEED looks to achieve that funding thru our $40 million Regulation A+ Offering. Currently WEED intends to file its post qualification filing with the SEC and launch our Offering later this spring.

Cannabis Genomic Study

After more than 50 years of illicit, underground breeding programs, the genetic integrity of Cannabis has been significantly degraded. WEED Inc. owns and or controls over 250 cultivars from 1970 “Landrace Strains” to include Panama Red, Acapulco Gold, Red Bud Colombian, Thailand, G13, Santa Marta Gold and Afghan pure strains currently for research purposes until proper licensing can be acquired. Our subsidiary, Sangre AT, LLC (“Sangre”) plans to use a gene-based breeding program to root out inferior cultivars and replace them with fully-validated and patentable cultivars which produce consistent plant products for the medicinal and Adult use markets. We believe our unique gene-based breeding program will improve cultivars and introduce integrity, stability, and quality to the market in the following ways:

We believe our gene-based breeding program will facilitate and accelerate:

The Research Plan

In order to achieve the desired results outlined above, Sangre has developed a research plan entitled the “Cannabis Genomic Study.” The goal of the study is to complete a global genomic classification of the Cannabis plant genus. Once the classification is complete, the research team plans to develop new cannabis and industrial hemp strains that show the highest likelihood of being successful in the treatment of a variety of human diseases, test those strains and then work to produce those strains in a medicinal form for the treatment of disease. The research plan will be conducted using the following steps: Extraction, Purification, Sequencing. Annotation, and Cloning (micro-propagation).

Extraction: The extraction of genomic DNA from cannabis is a complex process of cell lysis and DNA recovery. Sangre has evaluated, updated, and validated new methods for DNA recovery.

Purification: Using next generation purification chemistries, the DNA is cleaned and concentrated for downstream applications.

Sequencing: The Cannabis DNA is sequenced using both the Illumina MiSeq and MinIon instruments.

Annotation: The genomic data is assembled and annotated using proprietary bioinformatic systems and the data provided to the Sangre AgroTech genetic breeders and cellular cloners.

Cloning: Through this process, new, high-value cannabis strains are developed.

The objectives of the research plan are as follows:

Technical Objective 1: Using two next generation sequencing platforms and proprietary bioinformatics programs, we will sequence five cultivars of Cannabis, and generate fully annotated genomic data.

Technical Objective 2: Using the selected cultivars, backcross and forward hybridization studies will be performed to produce a new generation of stock. The progeny of these crosses will be grown, genetically finger-printed, and introduced to the market under patent protection. Up-selection and cultivation of cultivars for quality assurance.

Technical Objective 3: Genotypic and phenotypic measurements of the offspring will be performed using Next Generation Sequence Analysis, Genotyping, and Phenotyping analysis. Product focus groups will evaluate new cultivars. Patent protection will be initiated for new cultivars which meet product development criteria.

Technical Objective 4: Utilize gene-driven breeding of up-selected cultivars to initiate the generation of “designer” cultivars for clinical research.

Technical Objective 5: Market placement of selected, genetically enhanced cultivars for the medicinal and bio-pharma markets.

Where We Are in the Research Plan

As noted above, phase one of our planned pilot study “Cannabis Genomic Study” includes “extraction technologies”. On April 20, 2017, we, in connection with Industrial Metagenomics, initiated the genomic study by extracting DNA from seven cannabis strains in Tucson, Arizona. Sangre followed the initial extraction with a second round of extractions in July 2017. So far, Industrial Megagenomics, under their agreement with Sangre have designed, tested, and developed standard operating procedures for efficient DNA isolation and sequencing of Cannabis genomes. Extensive bioinformatics analysis of repeatable and variable regions has been performed on newly generated DNA, sequencing data of 30 landrace cultivars and publicly available genomes to identify potential biomarkers to type cannabis plants without the need for whole genome sequencing. The developed biomarkers were prepared into a package for patenting, however, we are waiting for funding to perform in-vivo validation. We believe we will be able to finish phase one of the trial within 9-12 months after we have secured sufficient financing.

Under the next phase of our genomic study, we plan to continue our genetic studies in both the United States and Israel for phase 2, moving directly to clinical human trials with our wholly owned subsidiary, WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd. under the guidance of Professor Elka Touitou, who has patented “Delivery systems” to increase bioavailability with Hundreds of formulas she developed at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem since 1988. In addition, Professor Elka has worked with World Class scientists such as Dr. Raphael Mechoulam and many top echelon scientists in Israel in Cannabis studies and Human Trials outside of the scope of Patents and Formulas with WEED Inc. In February 2019, Glenn Martin, our CEO, and WEED Israel Managing Director, Elliot Kwestel, met with Dr. Mechoulam in his office at HUJ to discuss WEED Israel goals of attaining a high THC cultivar to synthesis for controlled dosing purposes as discussed below. We are ready to begin this phase, but need additional funding in order to proceed with the planned clinical trials, as well as to continue on to future phases of the genomic study.

After the planned clinical trials, and assuming they are successful, then in Phase 3, we plan for WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd. to utilize our human clinical trials with continuing genetic studies in Israel, not just at University levels but to include separate studies at Israeli Hospitals and clinics across Israel from Haifa to Tel Aviv, under Contract Research Organizations (CROs) in order to begin final research & developments from strain extractions to advance manufacturing, refinement of raw product, scientifically backed, to incorporate into Protocols and Procedures, QA/QC to meet EU standards, TGA standards in Australia, and that will meet World Class standards required by the FDA in the United States. This strong pipeline and provenance will clarify and streamline licensing standards to issue all vertically integrated licenses needed in each jurisdiction that we enter in each country. We plan to utilize the highest GMP standards for eventual sale to the public, both for Domestic use and International export.

Under the continuation of Phase 3 and for Phase 4 – assuming our human clinical trials proved to be successful, we plan for WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd., once cleared and permitted by The Israeli Ministry of Health, to begin to move to manufacturing of product both for commercial pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical uses. These above stated studies will include development of “educational courses” for continuing education to medical professionals to attract; Drs. PHDs, pharmacists, pharmacist assistants and retail managers, pharmacy industry service providers, pharmacy trade press, educators, government officials, students & new graduates, other pharmaceutical & health-related industry professionals.

In addition, we plan for proprietary strains of cannabis genetics to be imported & incorporated into our studies upon Ministry of Health authorization or lead authorities globally for additional research and evaluation to complete DNA sequencing, Pathogen studies, Metabolic Studies, and MetaBolomics analysis adding to our databases to increase efficiencies, worldwide. Our goal is to achieve a 38% - 40% THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) plant, natural or enhanced genetics, to synthesis THC and THC-A to separate THC (pyschoactive) from THC-A (non-pyschoactive) to control dosing for commercial release of products. We will conduct separate studies and evaluations for Cannabidiol (CBD), a phytocannabinoid. CBD does not have the same psychoactivity as THC. CBD is one of 113 currently identified cannabinoids in the Cannabaceae plant. CBD accounts for up to 40% of plant extracts.

This also requires the development of continuing “Education Studies” to educate doctors and health practitioners on proper use as stated above for increased bioavailability to achieve consistent controlled dosing for patients medical requirements and needs. This will require short and long term, continual studies to supply proper medical advice and treatment to provide the highest quality medical and legal use products for both humans and animal conditions and diseases. We will look to supply constant and continual medical information and products for preventative treatments, therapies, with ultimate goal for eventual cures utilizing the Cannabis plant and its potential for a panacea of medical relief worldwide.

Four Winds Lake Erie, LLC – Infused Beverage Industry

On November 22, 2021, we acquired certain improved property located in Portland, New York from the prior owners for a total purchase price of $477,000. The property is approximately 43 acres and has unlimited water extraction rights from the State of New York. We plan to use this property as our inroads to the New York hemp and infused beverage markets in the future. In order to execute our business plans related to the property we must raise funds. Along with future plans to build a “Cannabis friendly” condos & resort with a farm to food restaurant and winery.

WEED Australia Ltd.

WEED Australia Ltd.’s corporate strategy is to become a leader in cannabis and hemp research and development. To support this goal WEED Australia Ltd. has assembled a highly qualified team of well-respected Ph.D.’s, scientists, researchers and business experts with the goal of establishing an export industry. WEED Australia’s personnel has presented at several conferences regarding the use of cannabis for medical purposes as well as for other uses. We need additional funding in order to further WEED Australia’s efforts to conduct research and development activities in Australia.

WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd.

Through our subsidiary, WEED Israel Cannabis, Ltd., we have had an arrangement with Professor Elka Touitou to conduct clinical trials on cannabis research and studies in Israel. Professor Touitou was the Head of the Innovative Dermal, Transdermal and Transmucosal Delivery Lab at the Institute of Drug Research, The School of Pharmacy, HUJ, now retired but still has HUJ clinical trial & independent studies/lab privileges. Professor Touitou is an internationally renowned authority in the field of drug delivery and design of new technologies for efficient administration of drugs and development of new products. As noted above with our genomic study, there is a strong possibility that we do our initial clinic trials in Israel due to a variety of factors, including the fact that Dr.Touitou is located in Israel, and the fact that Israel has certain advancements in the study of cannabis that we believe would be beneficial to our clinic trial work. We need to raise additional funds in order to conduct our planned operations in Israel.

Competitive Advantages

Sangre’s research and development team works with next generation sequencing (NGS) and emerging third generation instruments and has developed the most advanced proprietary bioinformatics data systems available. Sangre uses a unique two sequencing approach. One system provides DNA reads of up to 300,000 base pair reads and an NGS system which provides highly accurate short reads. This allows the genomic data to be assembled in a scaffold construct; the long reads forming the scaffold and the short reads providing highly accurate verification and quality assurance of the genomic data. This approach, together with the bioinformatics program, facilitates a highly accurate construct of the Cannabis genome which can be annotated and facilitate gene discovery and gene location. Sangre combination of personnel, skill-sets, and data analytics capabilities will allow us to accomplish our goals in months, rather than years.

Using annotated genomic data and newly generated phenotypic data, we plan to identify and isolate regions of the genome which are related to growth, synthesis of desired molecules, and environmental compatibility. This complex data set will be utilized in a breeding program to generate and establish new hybrid cultivars which exemplify the traits that are desired by the medical community. This breeding program will produce new seed stocks, clones, cultivars, and intellectual property which will generate value for the business organization. Eventual expansion to Israel will allow us to include human clinical trials thru product development for its domestic and international export markets. WEED looks to conduct these trials to meet the level of FDA required testing in hopes to speed up acceptance in USA once legally allowable.

Sangre plans to develop a translational breeding program to establish a new collection of Cannabis cultivars for the USA national market. In Israel we plan to establish a unique 2nd new collection of Cannabis Cultivars exclusive to WEED for the EU, Australian and Asian marketplace. Using genetic screening technology and micro-propagation, cultivars can be up-selected for specific traits and grown to address the needs of consumers in the medicinal and drug discovery markets. The combination of next generation genomics, selective hybridization, and In Vitro cloning provide us with the tools to enhance new cultivars of patentable Cannabis.

Marketing

We have not developed a marketing plan and do not intend to until we are in the latter stages of the Cannabis Genomic Study and believe we have strains that are marketable for the treatment of disease. At that time we plan to develop a marketing plan for our newly-developed strains of Cannabis and hemp. We believe that if we are successful in developing strains of Cannabis and hemp that effectively treat human and animal diseases then the market for our products will be a vibrant market. We will continue to look to acquire companies with revenue and companies or individuals with unique proprietary strains for future growth. We believe securing intellectual property, where possible, and branding are keys to long term financial success in the emerging global cannabis and hemp industries.

Manufacturing

We are not currently manufacturing any products and do not intend to do so until we are in the latter stages of the Cannabis Genomic Study and believe we have strains that are marketable for the treatment of disease such that we could begin the manufacturing of such products, either in-house or through relationships with third party companies. We do not currently have any relationships with third party companies for the manufacturing of any products.

General Competition

The cannabis industry, taken as a whole, is an emerging industry with many new entrants, with some of them focused on research, some on medicinal cannabis and others focused on cannabis for legal, adult use, i.e. “recreational” use. We are currently focused solely on the research and medicinal cannabis part of the industry. Additionally, many cannabis companies are international companies due to the restrictions on the cannabis industry in the U.S.

Those companies that would be considered competition once WEED has completed its research and development of commercial products would consist of:

Canopy Growth Corporation fka Tweed. Symbol: WEED.TO and CGC on the NASDAQ. Canopy Growth changed their symbol on the Toronto Stock Exchange from CGC.TO to WEED.TO after WEED hit over $1.5 billion marketcap in January 2018.

Aurora Corporation, symbol: ACB.TO and ACB on the NASDAQ stock exchange

Cronos Group, symbol: CRON.TO and CRON on the NASDAQ stock exchange

Trulieve Cannabis Corp. symbol: CSE: TRUL and OTCQX: TCNNF

TerrAscend Corporation. Symbol: TRSSF on the US. OTCQX

Tilray Brands, Inc. symbol: TRLY.TO and TRLY on the NASDAQ stock exchange

MEDICAL Research Competition

At this point in our development, we believe our competitors are those companies that are attempting study and sequence cannabis DNA with the goal of creating medicines from that research. We do not view ourselves in competition with those companies currently growing and/or selling cannabis for medicinal or recreational “adult use” since we are primarily a research company at this stage. However, in the future WEED looks provide both pharmaceutical grade medicinal products along with non-pharmaceutical products, such as Acapulco Gold suntan lotion as an example. We are aware of companies that supply synthetic cannabinoids and cannabis extracts to researchers for pre-clinical and clinical investigation. We are also aware of various companies that cultivate cannabis plants with a view to supplying herbal cannabis or non-pharmaceutical cannabis-based formulations to patients. These activities have not been approved by the FDA or the TGA in Australia.

We have never endorsed or supported the idea of distributing or legalizing crude herbal cannabis, or preparations derived from crude herbal cannabis for medical use and do not believe our research to hopefully create prescription cannabinoids are the same, and therefore competitive, with crude herbal cannabis. We believe that only a cannabinoid medication, one that is standardized in composition, formulation and dose, administered by means of an appropriate delivery system, and tested in properly controlled pre-clinical and clinical studies, can meet the standards of regulatory authorities around the world, including those of the FDA. We believe that any cannabinoid medication must be subjected to, and satisfy, such rigorous scrutiny through proper accredited education and federal regulations.

As cannabis has moved through the legalization process in North America, research groups in Canada and the Unites States, along with Israel, Australia, have initiated work on understanding the Cannabis genome.

The methods of competition for companies in the cannabis research market segment revolve around a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, experience of the company’s research team, the facilities used by the company to conduct research, the instrumentation used to sequence DNA, the company’s internal research protocols, and the company’s relationship with those in the scientific community.

Applying those competitive factors to WEED, Inc.: our research team has decades of experience (including peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations), we have dedicated over 14,000 square feet of research space to the resolution of cannabis genomics and the development of new strains, our instrumentation is designed to sequence large pieces of DNA (>25,000 bp - 10 times larger than our typical competitors), and we use custom bioinformatics (DNA sequence analysis software) not available to any other competitor in the industry. We believe these factors, along with our strong relationships in the industry and our unique validation protocols, will allow us to measure up favorably when compared to our competition.

Next Generation Sequencing

Next-generation sequencing (NGS), introduced nearly ten years ago, is the catch-all term used to describe several sequencing technologies including:

These recent sequencing technologies allow scientists to sequence DNA and RNA much more quickly and cheaply than the previously used Sanger sequencing, and as such, have greatly expanded the study of genomics and molecular biology. Numerous laboratories within the Cannabis community are currently employing this technology.

Colorado State Universities

To the best of our knowledge, Colorado State Universities have conducted Cannabis Genomic Research Initiatives, which is currently seeking to describe the Cannabis genome. The data generated through this effort is provided through the public domain to growers in an effort to stimulate the production of new, high-value stains of Cannabis.

Anandia Labs

Anandia Labs is conducting work in the area of Cannabis genomics based on sequence work which was completed in 2011. The sequencing work conducted was based on “next generation sequencing” technology and resulted in the generation of tens-of-thousands of DNA segments that have yet to be completely and correctly reassembled. Much of the sequence data that was generated through their sequencing efforts has been placed into the public domain and shared with other laboratories. In some instances, the data has been found to be less than accurate.

Phylos Biosciences

Phylos Biosciences is currently using DNA-based genetic fingerprinting to establish relationships between strains and to assist in the development of phenotypic databases to accelerate traditional breeding programs. Phylos Biosciences has a primary goal of bringing clarity to the Cannabis market and promote the generation of IP held by individual growers. To the best of our knowledge, Phylos Biosciences is not engaged in whole genome sequencing and is not engaged in any genetic enhancements of the Cannabis strains. They simply supply genetic data to their customer base to more effectively drive the traditional breeding process.

New West Genetics

New West Genetics aims to improve and develop industrial hemp as a viable crop for the United States. New West Genetics seeks to exploit the diverse end uses of hemp and optimize the genetics of hemp to create a lucrative crop to add to the rotation of US farmers. Industrial hemp’s uses and potential are as great as many major crops, if not more. We believe NWG is utilizing modern sequencing technology and statistical genomics approaches to understand these factors as they apply to hemp production in states where it is legal to grow. Understanding the genotype to phenotype map will be increasingly useful for expanding production of hemp.

While we do not believe any of the above companies or universities are direct competitors of ours based on what we believe about their work in the industry, they could be competitors for research funding dollars. We are not aware of the financial situation of many of the above companies and universities, but we will need to raise substantial additional capital in order to fully-fund the five year genomic study and the facilities to complete the study. Most of the above companies and universities are likely better financed than we are and we will need to raise substantial funds in order to compete in the cannabis research industry.

Intellectual Property

On March 1, 2019, we entered into an Exclusive License and Assignment Agreement (the “Technology Agreement”) with Yissum Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalam, Ltd., an entity organized in Israel (“Yissum”). Under the terms of the Technology Agreement, Yissum agreed to grant an exclusive license, and eventually assign, to us certain platform technologies relating to different formulations for administration and delivery of lipophilic compositions, (including cannabinoids) (collectively, the “Technology”) invented and/or developed by Prof. Elka Touitou at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, which technologies are more fully described in the patent applications and/or patents listed in Appendix A to the Technology Agreement.

Under the Agreement, in exchange for an exclusive license to use the Existing Technologies, we were to pay Yissum a total of USD$1,000,000 as follows: (i) $100,000 within three (3) business days of signing the Technology Agreement (which amount has been paid), (ii) $400,000 on or before May 1, 2019, and (iii) $500,000 on or before December 31, 2019 (together, the “License Payments”). The grant of the exclusive license and the transfer to us of the responsibility for the administration and control of patent activities and patent expenses related to the Existing Technologies was to occur after the USD$400,000 payment due May 1, 2019. However, prior to that payment, WEED terminated the agreement with Yissum. We do not currently plan to revisit our agreement with Yissum in the future. However, we do plan to continue to work with Professor Elka Touitou of Hebrew University of Jerusalem, who remains our selection for Chairperson for our Israeli Scientific Advisory Board, to implement our research and product development along with WEED Israel clinical trials.

Additionally, we consider certain elements of our Cannabis Genomic Study to be trade secrets and we protect it as our intellectual property. In the future, if we are successful in identifying certain Cannabis strains as promising for the treatment of diseases we will seek to patent those strains.

Government Regulation

As of the end of December 2021, 37 states and the District of Columbia allow its citizens to use medical marijuana, and 17 states have legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. The state laws are in conflict with the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes marijuana use and possession illegal at the federal level. Prior administrations (namely, President Obama) 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 marijuana. The current administration (Biden administration) has not yet indicated how it might regulate the marijuana industry at the federal level, but to date there has been very little in terms of action. There is no guarantee that the Biden administration or future administrations will maintain the low-priority enforcement of federal laws in the marijuana industry that was adopted by the Obama administration. Any new administration that follows 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 our business and our shareholders.

Further, and while we do not intend to harvest, distribute or sell cannabis currently if we conduct research with the cannabis or industrial hemp plant or lease buildings to growers of cannabis, etc., we could be deemed to be participating in cannabis cultivation, which remains illegal under federal law, and exposes us to potential criminal liability, with the additional risk that our properties could be subject to civil forfeiture proceedings.

Currently, there are no approvals needed in order to sequence the cannabis genome, which is what been conducted by Sangre. However, prior to doing any research into the medical applications of the cannabis plant once the study is completed, we will need to obtain medicinal cannabis and hemp research licenses from the State of Colorado, Arizona and New York State. Additionally, if we ever cultivate and process cannabis plants, we will need cultivation and processing licenses from the State of Colorado Arizona and New York State which covers cannabis and hemp. These licenses will cost approximately $1,000 to $5,000 per license, and likely take approximately six months to 1 year to obtain.

Sangre Agreement

On April 20, 2017, we entered into a Share Exchange Agreement with Sangre AT, LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company, under which we acquired all of the issued and outstanding limited liability company membership units of Sangre in exchange for Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144. As a result of this agreement, Sangre is a wholly-owned subsidiary of WEED, Inc.

Le Veta, Colorado Properties

On July 26, 2017, we acquired property located in La Veta, Colorado in order for Sangre to complete its Proposed 5-Year, $15+ million Cannabis Genomic Study. The site includes a 10,000+ sq. ft. building that will house Sangre’s genomic research facility, a 4,000+ square foot building for plant product analytics and plant product extraction, a 3,500 sq. ft. corporate office center, and 25 RV slots with full water and electric, which we plan to convert into a series of small research pods. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, we paid $525,000 down, including 25,000 shares of our common stock, and Sangre took immediate possession of the property. Under the terms of the purchase we were obligated to pay an additional $400,000 in cash and issue an additional 75,000 shares of our common stock over the next two years in order to pay the entire purchase price. On January 12, 2018, we entered into an Amendment No. 1 to the $475,000 principal amount promissory note issued by us to the seller of the property, under which both parties agreed to amend the purchase and the promissory note to allow us to payoff the note in full if we paid $100,000 in cash on or before January 15, 2018 and issued the seller 125,000 shares of common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144, on before January 20, 2018. Through an escrow process, we paid the seller $100,000 in cash and issued him 125,000 shares of common stock in accordance with the Amendment No. 1, in exchange for a full release of the deed of trust that was securing the promissory note, on January 17, 2018. As a result, the $475,000 principal promissory note issued to the seller is deemed paid-in-full and fully satisfied and we own the property without encumbrances. To date we have spent $354,000 renovating the property and an additional $400,000 on extraction and analytical lab equipment. Our plans to complete the property renovations, at an estimated cost of $300,000, are currently on hold pending future financing. We will need additional extraction equipment and analytical lab equipment, totaling approximately $700,000. We will need to raise additional funds in order to complete the planned renovations and pay the purchase price for the equipment.

On January 3, 2018, Sangre closed on the purchase of a condominium in La Veta, Colorado. Sangre paid $140,000 in cash for the condominium which is a three story condominium, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms and is approximately 1,854 square feet. This property was sold in 2020 for $175,000 as it was no longer needed to house personnel due to our clinical trials and research studies are to be moved to Israel.

Previously, we also owned a $1.2 million dollar property in Cucharus, CO that was used as WEED’s corporate headquarters that was to house Sangre personnel. This property was a 35 acre, 5300+ sq ft., hilltop custom log home. In May 2022 we sold this property for approximately $1.3 million.

New York Property

On November 22, 2021, we acquired certain improved property located in Westfield, New York from DiPaolo for a total purchase price of $477,000. The property is approximately 43 acres and has unlimited water extraction rights from the State of New York. We plan to use this property as our inroads to the New York hemp and infused beverage markets in the future. In order to execute our business plans related to the property we must raise funds. 

Employees

As of December 31, 2022, we employed two people on a full time basis, namely Glenn E. Martin and Nicole M. Breen. As of December 31, 2022, WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd. had one consultant. As of December 31, 2022, WEED Australia Ltd. had three consultants. WEED Hong Kong Limited has hired; Ed Lehman of Lehman, Lee and Xu as corporate counsel and Lehman, Lee and Xu Corporate Services Limited as WEED HKs legal representative in China and Hong Kong.

Human Capital Resources

As noted above, we only have a small number of employees. The remainder of our workforce is consultants due to the nature of our business. As it relates to our employees and the consultants that work with us:

Oversight and Management

Our executive officers are tasked with leading our organization in managing employment-related matters, including recruiting and hiring, onboarding and training, compensation planning, talent management and development. We are committed to providing team members with the training and resources necessary to continually strengthen their skills. Our executive team is responsible for periodically reviewing team member programs and initiatives, including healthcare and other benefits, as well as our management development and succession planning practices. Management periodically reports to the Board regarding our human capital measures and results that guide how we attract, retain and develop a workforce to enable our business strategies.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success, and we continue to monitor and improve the application of our hiring, retention, compensation and advancement processes for women and underrepresented populations across our workforce, including persons of color, veterans and LGBTQ to enhance our inclusive and diverse culture. When possible we plan to invest in recruiting diverse talent.

Workplace Safety and Health

A vital part of our business is providing our workforce with a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment. We focus on implementing change through workforce observation and feedback channels to recognize risk and continuously improve our processes.

Importantly during 2021, our focus on providing a positive work environment on workplace safety have enabled us to preserve business continuity without sacrificing our commitment to keeping our colleagues and workplace visitors safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. We took immediate action at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic to enact rigorous safety protocols in our facilities by improving sanitation measures, implementing mandatory social distancing, use of facing coverings, reducing on-site workforce through staggered shifts and schedules, remote working where possible, and restricting visitor access to our locations. We believe these actions helped minimize the impact of COVID-19 on our workforce.

Available Information

We are a fully reporting issuer, subject to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports, and other filings can be obtained from 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. You may also obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the Commission at 1-800-SEC-0330. The Commission maintains an Internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the Commission at http://www.sec.gov.

ITEM 1A. – RISK FACTORS.

As a smaller reporting company we are not required to provide a statement of risk factors. However, we believe this information may be valuable to our shareholders. We reserve the right to not provide risk factors in our future filings. Our primary risk factors and other considerations include:

We have a limited operating history and historical financial information upon which you may evaluate our performance.

You should consider, among other factors, our prospects for success in light of the risks and uncertainties encountered by companies that, like us, are in their early stages of development. We may not successfully address these risks and uncertainties or successfully complete our studies and/or implement our existing and new products. If we fail to do so, it could materially harm our business and impair the value of our common stock. Even if we accomplish these objectives, we may not generate the positive cash flows or profits we anticipate in the future. We were incorporated in the State of Arizona on August 20, 1999. From 2005 until 2015, we were an exploration stage mineral exploration company that owned a number of unpatented mining claims and Arizona State Land Department claims. On November 26, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the redomestication of our company from Arizona to Nevada and we shifted our business focus to a company concentrating on the development and application of cannabis-derived compounds for the treatment of human disease. Although (i) on November 22, 2021, we completed our acquisition of the Sugar Hill Golf course property for possible use in a planned entry into the hemp and infused beverage market, and (ii) our subsidiary, Sangre, has begun its planned five-year Cannabis Genomic Study to complete a global genomic classification of the Cannabis plant genus, we need substantial funding to enter the hemp and infused beverage industry and for the completion of the Cannabis Genomic Study both of which are likely years away. Unanticipated problems, expenses and delays are frequently encountered in establishing a new business, conducting research, and developing new products. These include, but are not limited to, inadequate funding, unforeseen research issues, lack of consumer acceptance, competition, product development, and inadequate sales and marketing. The failure by us to meet any of these conditions would have a materially adverse effect upon us and may force us to reduce or curtail operations. No assurance can be given that we can or will ever operate profitably.

We may not be able to meet our future capital needs.

To date, we have not generated any revenue and we have limited cash liquidity and capital resources. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the success of our planned entry into the hemp and infused beverage market, the progress and results of our Cannabis Genomic Study, our ability to develop products, cash flow from operations, and competing market developments. We anticipate the Cannabis Genomic Study will cost approximately $15,000,000 to complete, and that we will need approximately $5,000,000 to enter into the planned entry into the hemp and infused beverage market. We will also need additional working capital in the near future. Any equity financings will result in dilution to our then-existing stockholders. Although we currently do not have any debt financing, any sources of debt financing in the future may result in a high interest expense. Any financing, if available, may be on unfavorable terms. If adequate funds are not obtained, we will be required to reduce or curtail operations.

If we cannot obtain additional funding, our research and development efforts may be reduced or discontinued and we may not be able to continue operations.

We have historically experienced negative cash flows from operations since our inception and we expect the negative cash flows from operations to continue for the foreseeable future. Unless and until we are able to generate revenues, we expect such losses to continue for the foreseeable future. As discussed in our financial statements, there exists substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

Research and development efforts are highly dependent on the amount of cash and cash equivalents on hand combined with our ability to raise additional capital to support our future operations through one or more methods, including but not limited to, issuing additional equity or debt.

In addition, we may also raise additional capital through additional equity offerings and licensing our research and/or future products in development. While we will continue to explore these potential opportunities, there can be no assurances that we will be successful in raising sufficient capital on terms acceptable to us, or at all, or that we will be successful in licensing our future products. Based on our current projections, we believe we have insufficient cash on hand to meet our obligations as they become due based on current assumptions. The uncertainties surrounding our future cash inflows have raised substantial doubt regarding our ability to continue as a going concern.

One of our current projects is our 5-year cannabis genomic study being conducted by Sangre. In the event that we are unable to complete that study for any reason, such as inability to complete our human clinical trials, or if those trials are not successful, then it could significantly impact our business.

Although we have plans to be a company with a multitude of business segments, one of our first forays into medical cannabis research is the 5-year cannabis genomic study being conducted by Sangre. In the event that we are unable to complete the 5-year study for any reason, such as the inability to complete our planned human clinical trials in phases 2 and 3 of the study, or if those trials are not successful, then it could significantly impact our business.

Our research plan, which is focused on the development and application of cannabis-derived compounds for the treatment of human disease, and includes our 5-year cannabis genomic study being conducted by Sangre, is dependent upon our ability to complete the necessary research and clinical human trials.

Our research plan, which is focused on the development and application of cannabis-derived compounds for the treatment of human disease, and includes our 5-year cannabis genomic study being conducted by Sangre, is dependent upon our ability to complete the necessary research and clinical human trials. In the event that we are unable to complete those research and/or human clinical trials, or if those trials are not successful, then it could significantly, negatively impact all phases of our research plan and significantly impact our business.

Current economic conditions and capital markets are in a period of disruption and instability which could adversely affect our ability to access the capital markets, and thus adversely affect our business and liquidity.  

The current economic conditions largely caused by the coronavirus pandemic have had, and likely will continue to have for the foreseeable future, a negative impact on our ability to access the capital markets, and thus have a negative impact on our business and liquidity. Based on a variety of factors, there may be an extended worldwide recession. We may face significant challenges if conditions in the capital markets do not improve. Our ability to access the capital markets has been and continues to be severely restricted at a time when we need to access such markets, which could have a negative impact on our business plans. Even if we are able to raise capital, it may not be at a price or on terms that are favorable to us. We cannot predict the occurrence of future disruptions or how long the current conditions may continue.

Our proposed business is dependent on laws pertaining to the cannabis industry.

Continued development of the cannabis industry is dependent upon continued legislative authorization of marijuana at the state level. Any number of factors could slow or halt progress in this area. Further, progress for the industry, while encouraging, is not assured. While there may be ample public support for legislative action, numerous factors impact the legislative process. Any one of these factors could slow or halt use of marijuana, which would negatively impact our business.

As of February 2023, 39 states and the District of Columbia allow its citizens to use medical marijuana, and 21 states have legalized cannabis for adult recreational use. The state laws are in conflict with the Federal Controlled Substances Act, which makes cannabis use and possession illegal on a national level. Prior administrations (namely, President Obama) 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 marijuana. The current administration (Biden administration) has not yet indicated how it might regulate the marijuana industry at the federal level, but to date there has been very little in terms of action. There is no guarantee that the Biden administration or future administrations will maintain the low-priority enforcement of federal laws in the marijuana industry that was adopted by the Obama administration. Any new administration that follows 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 our business and our shareholders.

Further, and while we do not intend to harvest, distribute or sell cannabis, if we conduct research with the cannabis plant or lease buildings to growers of cannabis, etc., we could be deemed to be participating in cannabis cultivation, which remains illegal under federal law, and exposes us to potential criminal liability, with the additional risk that our properties could be subject to civil forfeiture proceedings.

The cannabis industry faces strong opposition.

It is believed by many that large well-funded businesses may have a strong economic opposition to the cannabis industry. We believe that the pharmaceutical industry clearly does not want to cede control of any product that could generate significant revenue. For example, medical cannabis will likely adversely impact the existing market for the current “marijuana pill” sold by mainstream pharmaceutical companies. Further, the medical cannabis industry could face a material threat from the pharmaceutical industry, should cannabis displace other drugs or encroach upon the pharmaceutical industry’s products. The pharmaceutical industry is well funded with a strong and experienced lobby that eclipses the funding of the medical cannabis movement. Any inroads the pharmaceutical industry could make in halting or impeding the cannabis industry could have a detrimental impact on our proposed business.

Cannabis remains illegal under Federal law.

Cannabis is a schedule-I controlled substance and is illegal under federal law. Even in those states in which the use of cannabis has been legalized, its production and use remains a violation of federal law. Since federal law criminalizing the use of cannabis preempts state laws that legalize its use, strict enforcement of federal law regarding cannabis would likely result in our inability to proceed with our business plan.

Laws and regulations affecting the medical cannabis industry are constantly changing, which could detrimentally affect our proposed operations.

Local, state and federal medical cannabis laws and regulations are broad in scope and subject to evolving interpretations, which could require us to incur substantial costs associated with compliance or alter our business plan. In addition, violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could disrupt our business and result in a material adverse effect on our operations. In addition, it is possible that regulations may be enacted in the future that will be directly applicable to our proposed business. We cannot predict the nature of any future laws, regulations, interpretations or applications, nor can we determine what effect additional governmental regulations or administrative policies and procedures, when and if promulgated, could have on our business.

If we are unable to recruit and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed.

Our growth and success highly depend on qualified personnel. Competition in the industry could cause us difficulty in recruiting or retaining a sufficient number of qualified technical personnel, which could harm our ability to develop new products. Also, the fact cannabis remains illegal at the federal level may dissuade qualified personnel from working in the cannabis industry, thus limiting the pool of qualified individuals to run our business. If we are unable to attract and retain necessary key talents, it would harm our ability to develop competitive product and retain good customers and could adversely affect our business and operating results.

We may be unable to adequately protect our proprietary rights.

Our ability to compete partly depends on the superiority, uniqueness and value of our intellectual property. To protect our proprietary rights, we will rely on a combination of patent, copyright and trade secret laws, confidentiality agreements with our employees and third parties, and protective contractual provisions. Despite these efforts, any of the following occurrences may reduce the value of our intellectual property:

We may become involved in lawsuits to protect or enforce our patents that would be expensive and time consuming.

In order to protect or enforce our patent rights, we may initiate patent or trademark litigation against third parties. In addition, we may become subject to interference or opposition proceedings conducted in patent and trademark offices to determine the priority and patentability of inventions. The defense of intellectual property rights, including patent rights through lawsuits, interference or opposition proceedings, and other legal and administrative proceedings, would be costly and divert our technical and management personnel from their normal responsibilities. An adverse determination of any litigation or defense proceedings could put our pending patent applications at risk of not being issued.

Furthermore, because of the substantial amount of discovery required in connection with intellectual property litigation, there is a risk that some of our confidential information could be compromised by disclosure during this type of litigation. For example, during the course of this kind of litigation, confidential information may be inadvertently disclosed in the form of documents or testimony in connection with discovery requests, depositions or trial testimony. This disclosure could have a material adverse effect on our business and our financial results.

We may be involved in litigation at some in the future.

In the ordinary course of business, we are from time to time involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. Litigation is also expensive and could cause us to spend substantial sums on legal fees even if we are eventually successful in the litigation.

We have several opportunities that we may not be able to take advantage of or close without substantial funding.

As detailed elsewhere in this Annual Report we have several business opportunities that we either cannot continue or cannot begin without raising substantial funds either in this Offering or through other sources. Notably, we have closed on the golf course property in New York and we have an opportunity to enter the hemp and infused beverage market since the property has water extraction rights. However, like our other business opportunities we will need to raise substantial funds to execute on these business plans.

Our common stock has been thinly traded and we cannot predict the extent to which a trading market will develop.

Our common stock is traded on the OTC Markets’ “OTCQB” tier. Our common stock is thinly traded compared to larger more widely known companies. Thinly traded common stock can be more volatile than common stock trading in an active public market. We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for our common stock will develop or be sustained after this Offering.

Because we are subject to the “penny stock” rules, the level of trading activity in our stock may be reduced.

Our common stock is traded on the OTC Markets’ “OTCQB” tier. Broker-dealer practices in connection with transactions in “penny stocks” are regulated by certain penny stock rules adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Penny stocks, like shares of our common stock, generally are equity securities with a price of less than $5.00, other than securities registered on certain national securities exchanges or quoted on NASDAQ. The penny stock rules require a broker-dealer, prior to a transaction in a penny stock not otherwise exempt from the rules, to deliver a standardized risk disclosure document that provides information about penny stocks and the nature and level of risks in the penny stock market. The broker-dealer also must provide the customer with current bid and offer quotations for the penny stock, the compensation of the broker-dealer and its salesperson in the transaction, and, if the broker-dealer is the sole market maker, the broker-dealer must disclose this fact and the broker-dealer’s presumed control over the market, and monthly account statements showing the market value of each penny stock held in the customer’s account. In addition, broker-dealers who sell these securities to persons other than established customers and “accredited investors” must make a special written determination that the penny stock is a suitable investment for the purchaser and receive the purchaser’s written agreement to the transaction. Consequently, these requirements may have the effect of reducing the level of trading activity, if any, in the secondary market for a security subject to the penny stock rules, and investors in our common stock may find it difficult to sell their shares.

ITEM 1B – UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

This Item is not applicable to us as we are not an accelerated filer, a large accelerated filer, or a well-seasoned issuer; however, we have not received written comments from the Commission staff regarding our periodic or current reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 within the last 180 days before the end of our last fiscal year.

ITEM 2 – PROPERTIES

Le Veta, Colorado Properties

On July 26, 2017, we acquired a property located in La Veta, Colorado in order for Sangre to complete its 5-Year, $15+ million Cannabis Genomic Study. The site includes a 10,000+ sq. ft. building that will house Sangre’s genomic research facility, a 4,000+ square foot building for plant product analytics and plant product extraction, a 3,500 sq. ft. corporate office center, and 25 RV slots with full water and electric, which we plan to convert into a series of small research pods. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, we paid $525,000 down, along with 25,000 shares of our common stock, and Sangre took immediate possession of the property. We were obligated to pay an additional $400,000 in cash and issue an additional 75,000 shares of our common stock over the two next years in order to pay the entire purchase price. To date we have spent $354,000 renovating the property and an additional $400,000 on extraction and analytical lab equipment. We plan to complete the property renovations at an estimated cost of $300,000, if we raise sufficient funding. We will need additional extraction equipment and analytical lab equipment, totaling approximately $700,000. During the year ended December 31, 2019, construction in progress in the amount of $499,695 was fully impaired due to the fact we may not receive funds to complete the research facility center project. There was no work performed on the facility in 2019 - 2022. We will need to raise additional funds in order to complete the planned renovations and pay the purchase price for the equipment.

Previously, we also owned a $1.2 million dollar property in Cucharus, CO that was used as WEED’s corporate headquarters that was to house Sangre personnel. This property was a 35 acre, 5300+ sq ft., hilltop custom log home. In May 2022 we sold this property for approximately $1.3 million.

New York Property

On November 22, 2021, we acquired certain improved property located in Westfield, New York from DiPaolo for a total purchase price of $477,000. The property is approximately 43 acres and has unlimited water extraction rights from the State of New York. We plan to use this property as our inroads to the New York hemp and infused beverage markets in the future. In order to execute our business plans related to the property we must raise funds.

ITEM 3 – LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

In the ordinary course of business, we are from time to time involved in various pending or threatened legal actions. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and it is possible that the resolution of such matters might have a material adverse effect upon our financial condition and/or results of operations. However, in the opinion of our management, other than as set forth herein, matters currently pending or threatened against us are not expected to have a material adverse effect on our financial position or results of operations.

ITEM 4 – MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

There is no information required to be disclosed under this Item.

PART II

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

Market Information

Our common stock is currently quoted on the OTCQB-tier of OTC Markets under the symbol “BUDZ.” We were originally quoted over-the-counter on November 2009. We started being quoted on the OTCQB-tier of OTC Markets on September 13, 2018. As of March 28, 2022, we had 20,832,685 shares of our common stock outstanding. The following table sets forth the high and low bid information for each quarter within the two most recent fiscal years, as estimated based on information on OTC Markets. The information reflects prices between dealers, and does not include retail markup, markdown, or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.

The Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

We have not adopted any stock option or stock bonus plans.

Holders

As of December 31, 2022, there were 123,482,685 shares of our common stock outstanding held by approximately 280 holders of record and numerous shares held in brokerage accounts. As of March 30, 2023, there were 123,482,685 shares of our common stock outstanding held by 281 holders of record. Of these shares, 48,090,680 were held by non-affiliates. As of June 30, 2022, we had 47,210,680 shares held by non-affiliates. On the cover page of this filing we value the 47,210,680 shares held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2022 at $4,721,068. These shares were valued at $0.10 per share, based on our closing share price on June 30, 2022.

As of December 31, 2022, we did not have any shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

Warrants and Other Convertible Instruments

We do not currently have any warrants outstanding to purchase our common stock. All the warrants we previously issued have expired by their terms.

Dividends

There have been no cash dividends declared on our common stock, and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Dividends are declared at the sole discretion of our Board of Directors.

Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans

There are no outstanding options or warrants to purchase shares of our common stock under any equity compensation plans.

Currently, we do not have any equity compensation plans. As a result, we did not have any options, warrants or rights outstanding under equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2022.

Recent Issuance of Unregistered Securities

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we issued 300,000 shares of common stock for proceeds of $40,000. 30,000 shares valued at $356,250 carried from prior year were not issued at December 31, 2022, and such amount has been included in subscriptions payable. All such securities were issued pursuant exemptions from registration under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as a transaction by an issuer not involving any public offering, as noted below.

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we agreed to issue an aggregate of 296,000 shares of common stock to consultants for services performed. The total fair value of common stock was $558,600 based on the closing price of our common stock earned on the measurement date. The issuances of the shares were exempt from registration pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. The investors were sophisticated, familiar with our operations, and there was no solicitation.

If our stock is listed on an exchange we will be subject to the Securities Enforcement and Penny Stock Reform Act of 1990 requires additional disclosure relating to the market for penny stocks in connection with trades in any stock defined as a penny stock. The Commission has adopted regulations that generally define a penny stock to be any equity security that has a market price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to a few exceptions which we do not meet. Unless an exception is available, the regulations require the delivery, prior to any transaction involving a penny stock, of a disclosure schedule explaining the penny stock market and the risks associated therewith.

ITEM 6 – SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

As a smaller reporting company 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 OPERATION

Disclaimer Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Our Management’s Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operations contains not only statements that are historical facts, but also statements that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are, by their very nature, uncertain and risky. These risks and uncertainties include international, national and local general economic and market conditions; demographic changes; our ability to sustain, manage, or forecast growth; our ability to successfully make and integrate acquisitions; raw material costs and availability; new product development and introduction; existing government regulations and changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations; adverse publicity; competition; the loss of significant customers or suppliers; fluctuations and difficulty in forecasting operating results; changes in business strategy or development plans; business disruptions; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability to protect technology; and other risks that might be detailed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Although the forward-looking statements in this Annual Report reflect the good faith judgment of our management, such statements can only be based on facts and factors currently known by them. Consequently, and because forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, the actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. You are urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures made by us in this report and in our other reports as we attempt to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations and prospects.

Overview

Currently, WEED and its subsidiaries are working on or planning for several different business opportunities in the cannabis & hemp field, including, but not limited to: both indoor and outdoor “grows”, cultivations & harvest for research, product development, processing and manufacturing of both Pharma & non-Pharma products, services, therapeutics, and treatments on a global basis for both the Medical Cannabis & Hemp (<.03 thc) global market space. Long terms goals include hopeful cures for many diseases and ailments for both man & animals utilizing the Cannabaceae plant and its derivatives. We will need additional financing to attempt to accomplish these goals.

Second, on November 22, 2021, WEED completed the purchase of the Sugar Hill Golf course property located in the town of Portland, New York. WEED’s acquisition of this ~43 acre property with ~2000 ft. of Lake Erie waterfront also comes with the “unlimited water extractions rights” from Lake Erie related to the property, along with a complete wastewater management plant. WEED’s initial plan is to utilize the property to access the hemp and infused beverage markets as our property in the middle of the largest concord grape producing region of the United States. In the future, WEED may look to use the unique property infrastructure to build a luxury condos & resort development in the most natural settings to be ESG compliant in conjunction to WEEDs forming its Social Equity Advisory Council (SEAC) to create Diversity & Equality in our industry. This project is only in its conceptual stage, no funding or plans have been developed other than the proposed name: The 4 Winds Luxury condos & resort to be “Cannabis Friendly” which would be a “FIRST” in the nation.

Third, WEED established WEED Australia Ltd. and its wholly owned Cannabis Institute of Australia (C.I.A.) in Australia in March of 2017, for the purpose of conducting cannabis and hemp research and potentially developing products and educational services in and for Australians as stated above. C.I.A. is a non-profit entity formed for the purpose of conducting cannabis and hemp research with universities and other non-profits to protect all intellectual rights, properties and usage in our highly regulated industry. The C.I.A. has the potential to develop products in Australia for domestic research and development of products, services and educational purposes to all seven States and territories, including Tasmania, to be marketed globally.

Our first business opportunity was, and continues to be, through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Sangre AT, LLC (“Sangre”), where we are focused on the development and application of cannabis-derived compounds for the treatment of human disease and animal ailments. To that end Sangre, was working on a planned five-year Cannabis Genomic Study to complete a genetic blueprint of the Cannabis plant genus, by creating a global genomic classification of the entire plant. Sangre completed a 1-2 year Pilot Study in 2017 & 2018 at the University of Texas-Galveston thru Industrial Metagenomics at a cost of nearly $1 million USD. Sangre completed the pilot study with 30 cultivars from strains collected worldwide that included 30 strains (twenty-four female and six male). These results are highly proprietary and the basis of future studies to come. We need to raise additional funds to continue the next steps in our Cannabis Genomic Study.

On May 14^th, 2018, the 70^th Anniversary of the statehood of Israel, WEED formed its wholly owned subsidiary, WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd., with the goal of completing and adding to the noted studies above. As such, WEED Israel worked with the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and with the top scientists globally in the field of Cannabis & hemp. To that effect, WEED Israel looked to conduct clinical trials and product development that would be the quality and acceptability of the FDA in the United States. Due to current laws and conditions in the USA, all research results and product development for both Pharma & Non-Pharma products, cannot be introduced the United States marketplace. Since starting in 2018, the USA has made vast improvements and advancements in the legalization of both Cannabis and hemp. As of the end of 2021 there are 37 States that have approved a State level medical cannabis and hemp programs, along with the District of Colombia. In addition, there are 17 States that have implemented or approved the “Adult Use” i.e. recreational psyhcoactive aspects of high THC usage of cannabis.

In conjunction with WEED Israel Cannabis Ltd., we made arrangements with Professor Elka Touitou to be the head of WEEDs Israeli Advisory Board to lead and assist us with clinical trials in cannabis & hemp research studies in Israel. Professor Touitou was the Head of the Innovative Dermal, Transdermal and Transmucosal Delivery Lab at the Institute of Drug Research, The School of Pharmacy, HUJ, now retired but still has HUJ clinical trial & independent studies/lab privileges. Professor Touitou is an internationally renowned authority in the field of drug delivery and design of new technologies for efficient administration of drugs and development of new products. Professor Touitou has been involved in Cannabinoid research since 1988 at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, (HUJ) Jerusalem, Israel. Previously, WEED was in the process of buying Professor Touitou’s various patents to include the bioavailability aspects of the cannabaceae plant. However, after expending over $500,000 USD to acquire the Professor Touitou’s patents, we had to terminate the agreement in 2019 due to the downturn of the Cannabis marketplace, and specifically as to public cannabis companies, which could not be resumed due to the Covid pandemic that was/is still ongoing globally. We have kept in constant contact with Professor Touitou thru our Managing Director of WEED Israel, Mr. Elliot Kwestel. As of 2022, Dr. Touitou still has interest in working with WEED to complete the purchase of her patents and begin clinical trials upon proper funding. WEED looks to achieve that funding thru our $40 million Regulation A+ Offering. Currently WEED intends to file a post qualification filing with the SEC and launch our Offering later this spring.

Corporate Overview

We were originally incorporated under the name Plae, Inc., in the State of Arizona on August 20, 1999. At the time we operated under the name Plae, Inc., no business was conducted. No books or records were maintained and no meetings were held. In essence, nothing was done after incorporation until Glenn E. Martin took possession of Plae, Inc. in January 2005. On February 18, 2005, the corporate name was changed to King Mines, Inc. and then subsequently changed to its current name, United Mines, Inc., on March 30, 2005. No shares were issued until the Company became United Mines, Inc. From 2005 until 2015, we were an exploration stage mineral exploration company that owned a number of unpatented BLM mining claims and Arizona State Land Department exploration leases.

On November 26, 2014, our Board of Directors approved the redomestication of our company from Arizona to Nevada (the “Articles of Domestication”), and approved Articles of Incorporation in Nevada, which differed from then-Articles of Incorporation in Arizona, primarily by (a) changing our name from United Mines, Inc. to WEED, Inc., (b) authorizing Twenty Million (20,000,000) shares of preferred stock, with blank check rights granted to our Board of Directors, and (c) authorizing Two Hundred Million (200,000,000) shares of common stock (the “Nevada Articles of Incorporation”). On December 19, 2014, the holders of a majority of our outstanding common stock approved the Articles of Domestication and the Nevada Articles of Incorporation at a Special Meeting of Shareholders. On January 16, 2015, the Articles of Domestication and the Nevada Articles of Incorporation went effective with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada. On February 2, 2015, our name change to WEED, Inc., and a corresponding ticker symbol change to “BUDZ” went effective with FINRA and was reflected on the quotation of our common stock on OTC Markets.

These changes were effected in order to make our corporate name and ticker symbol better align with our short-term and long-term business focus, which in the short-term is to conduct Sangre’s Cannabis Genomic Study over the next 5 years, process those results, and in the long-term to be an international cannabis and hemp research and product development company, with a globally-recognized brand focusing on building and purchasing labs, land and building commercial grade “Cultivation Centers” to consult, assist, manage & lease to universities, state governments, licensed dispensary owners and worldwide organic grow operators on a contract basis, with a concentration on the legal and medical Cannabis sector. Our long-term plan is to become a True “Seed-to-Sale” global holding company providing infrastructure, financial solutions, product development and real estate options in this new emerging market. Our long term plans may also include acquisitions of synergistic businesses, such as distilleries to make infused beverages and/or super oxygenated water with CBD and THC. We have also formed WEED Australia Ltd., registered as an unlisted public company in Australia, to address future global demand, however the entity has been essentially dormant other than building relationships and speaking at The Pharmaceutical Guild of Australia conference event in Sydney Australia, September 2019, since its inception.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements included as part of this Annual Report.

Results of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2022 and 2021

Operating Loss; Net Loss

Our comprehensive net loss decreased by $1,311,523, from ($2,840,405) to ($1,528,882), from the year ended 2021 compared to 2022. Our operating loss decreased by $1,296,102, from ($2,801,376) to ($1,505,274) for the same period. The decrease in operating loss is primarily a result of a significant decrease in our professional fees, partially offset by an increase in our general and administrative expenses. The decrease in our net loss is largely a result of our operating loss decrease. These changes are detailed below.

Revenue

We have not had any revenues since our inception. Our short-term and long-term business focus is on the medical cannabis sector. Once we have sufficient funding, we plan to research and possibly enter the hemp and infused beverage industry through our newly acquired property in New York, and conduct Sangre’s Cannabis Genomic Study and process those result. In the long-term we plan to be a company focused on purchasing land and building commercial grade “Cultivation Centers” to consult, assist, manage & lease to licensed dispensary owners and organic grow operators on a contract basis, with a concentration on the legal and medical marijuana (Cannabis) sector. Our long-term plan is to become a True “Seed-to-Sale” company providing infrastructure, financial solutions and real estate options in this new emerging market, worldwide. We plan to make our brand global and therefore we will look for opportunities to conduct future research, marketing, import and exporting, and manufacturing of any proprietary products on an international level.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses decreased by $230,524, from $797,683 for the year ended December 31, 2021 to $567,159 for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to decreases in our consulting services and salary.

Professional Fees

Our professional fees decreased during the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the year ended December 31, 2021. Our professional fees were $826,689 for the year ended December 31, 2022 and $1,873,904 for the year ended December 31, 2021. These fees are largely related to fees paid for legal and accounting services, along with compensation to independent contractors, and increased primarily as a result of increased stock-based compensation awards and the value attributed to those shares of stock. We expect the amount of professional fees we pay in cash to grow steadily as our business expands. However, the amount attributed to the stock-based compensation could decrease in periods when our stock price is lower, if we continue to use stock-based compensation. In the event we undertake an unusual transaction, such as an acquisition, securities offering, or file a registration statement, we would expect these fees to substantially increase during that period.

Depreciation and Amortization

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we had depreciation and amortization of $111,426, compared to $129,789 in the year ended December 31, 2021. The depreciation and amortization expense in 2022 and 2021 was related to properties and trademarks.

Interest Expense

Interest expense increased to ($117,124) from ($39,244) for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. Our interest expense primarily relates to interest on short-term loans.

Other Expense

During 2022, we had other income of ($719) compared to other expense of ($1,230) in 2021. In 2022, our other income related to foreign fringe benefit refund and interest forgiveness. In 2021, the other expense primarily related to credit card finance charges.

Gain on Disposal of Fixed Assets

During the year ended December 31, 2022, we had gain disposal of fixed assets of $639,773, compared to $0 in the year ended December 31, 2021. The gain on extinguishment of debt in 2022 was related to the sale of a company property in Cucharus, Colorado.

Impairment of Goodwill and Inventory

During 2022, we had impairment of goodwill and inventory of ($544,761), compared to $0 in 2021. Our impairment of goodwill and inventory in 2022 related to certain assets owned by a company we acquired since the company we acquired did not have any business activities and certain inventory owned by the acquired company was flooded in Arizona at the end of 2022, which resulted in questionable future value.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Introduction

During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, because of our operating losses, we did not generate positive operating cash flows. Our cash on hand as of December 31, 2022 was $315,826 and our monthly cash flow burn rate was approximately $40,000. Our cash on hand was primarily proceeds from the sale of our property in Cucharus, Colorado, and partially from the sale of our securities. We currently do not believe we will be able to satisfy our cash needs from operations for many years to come.

Our cash, current assets, total assets, current liabilities, and total liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, are as follows:

Our current assets increased by $300,157 as of December 31, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2021, primarily due to increases in cash, prepaid expenses and deposits, and other current assets. The increase in cash was related to the sale of our property in Cucharus, Colorado. The decrease in our total assets between the two periods was primarily attributed to decreases in land, building, and property and equipment, partially offset by increases in our cash, prepaid expenses, computers and equipment, and other current assets.

Our current liabilities and total liabilities increased by $122,297, as of December 31, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2021. This increase in liabilities as of December 31, 2022 was primarily related to increases in our accrued expense, accrued officer compensation, and notes payable, related parties, partially offset by decreases in our accounts payable, accrued interest, and notes payable – in default, compared to December 31, 2021.

In order to repay our obligations in full or in part when due, we will be required to raise significant capital from other sources. There is no assurance, however, that we will be successful in these efforts.

Cash Requirements

We had cash available as of December 31, 2022 of $315,826 and $19,654 on December 31, 2021. Based on our revenues, cash on hand and current monthly burn rate of approximately $40,000, we will need to continue borrowing from our shareholders and other related parties, and/or raise money from the sales of our securities, to fund operations.

Sources and Uses of Cash

Operations

We had net cash used in operating activities of $812,975 for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $568,914 for the year ended December 31, 2021. In 2022, the net cash used in operating activities consisted primarily of our net loss of ($1,528,105) and gain on disposal of fixed asset of ($639,773), offset by estimated fair of shares issued for services of $613,600, depreciation and amortization of $111,426, impairment of goodwill and inventory of $544,761, debt discount amortization of $27,845, and imputed interest on related party loans of $31,722, adjusted by an increases in prepaid expenses and deposits of $4,457 and accrued expenses of $86,085, and decreases in accounts payable of $56,079. In 2021, the net cash used in operating activities consisted primarily of our net loss of ($2,841,850), offset by estimated fair value of stock-based compensation of $2,002,850, depreciation and amortization of $129,789, and imputed interest on RP loan of $16,226, adjusted by increases in prepaid expenses and deposits of $8,241, and increases in accounts payable of $3,880 and accrued expenses of $111,949.

Investments

In 2022, we had net cash provided by investing activities of $1,257,037, consisting entirely of proceeds from disposal of a fixed asset. In 2021 we had net cash used in investing activities of $271,233, consisting entirely of purchases of property and equipment.

Financing

Our net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was ($148,667), compared to $848,617 for the year ended December 31, 2021. For the period in 2022, our financing activities related to proceeds from the sale of common stock of $40,000, proceeds from notes payable - related party of $504,000, repayments on notes payable-related party of ($585,721) and repayments on notes payable of ($106,946). For the period in 2021, our financing activities related to proceeds from the sale of common stock of $560,000, and proceeds from notes payable of $387, proceeds from notes payable – related party of $338,201, offset by repayments on notes payable of ($49,971).

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements.

ITEM 7A – QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

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

ITEM 8 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.

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

There are no items required to be reported under this Item.

ITEM 9A – CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)           Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined) in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(c) and 15d – 15(e)).  Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who are our principal executive officer and principal financial officers, respectively, concluded that, as of the end of the period ended December 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective (1) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (2) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to us, including our chief executive and chief financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting Officer) do not expect that our disclosure controls or internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud.  No matter how well conceived and operated, our disclosure controls and procedures can provide only a reasonable level of assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.  Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs.  Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected.  These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of a simple error or mistake.  Additionally, controls can be circumvented if there exists in an individual a desire to do so.  There can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions.

Furthermore, smaller reporting companies face additional limitations. Smaller reporting companies employ fewer individuals and find it difficult to properly segregate duties.  Often, one or two individuals control every aspect of the company’s operation and are in a position to override any system of internal control. Additionally, smaller reporting companies tend to utilize general accounting software packages that lack a rigorous set of software controls.

(b)             Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting.  Internal control over financial reporting is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act, as amended, as a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Financial Officer), and effected by our board of directors, 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 generally accepted accounting principles in the United States and includes those policies and procedures that:

A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.  Our management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2022. In making this assessment, our management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in Internal Control-Integrated Framework.  Based on this assessment, Management has identified the following three material weaknesses that have caused management to conclude that, as of December 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures, and our internal control over financial reporting, were not effective at the reasonable assurance level:

1.           We do not have sufficient segregation of duties within accounting functions, which is a basic internal control.  Due to our size and nature, segregation of all conflicting duties may not always be possible and may not be economically feasible.  However, to the extent possible, the initiation of transactions, the custody of assets and the recording of transactions should be performed by separate individuals.  Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have segregation of duties on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.

2.           We have not documented our internal controls.  We have limited policies and procedures that cover the recording and reporting of financial transactions and accounting provisions.  As a result we may be delayed in our ability to calculate certain accounting provisions.  While we believe these provisions are accounted for correctly in the attached audited financial statements our lack of internal controls could lead to a delay in our reporting obligations.  We are required to provide written documentation of key internal controls over financial reporting.  Management evaluated the impact of our failure to have written documentation of our internal controls and procedures on our assessment of our disclosure controls and procedures and has concluded that the control deficiency that resulted represented a material weakness.

3.           Effective controls over the control environment were not maintained.  Specifically, a formally adopted written code of business conduct and ethics that governs our employees, officers, and directors was not in place.  Additionally, management has not developed and effectively communicated to our employees its accounting policies and procedures.  This has resulted in inconsistent practices.  Further, our Board of Directors does not currently have any independent members and no director qualifies as an audit committee financial expert as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K.  Since these entity level programs have a pervasive effect across the organization, management has determined that these circumstances constitute a material weakness.

4.       We have no formal process related to the identification and approval of related party transactions.

To address these material weaknesses, management performed additional analyses and other procedures to ensure that the financial statements included herein fairly present, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.  Accordingly, we believe that the consolidated financial statements included in this report fairly present, in all material respects, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented.

(c)           Remediation of Material Weaknesses

In order to remediate the material weakness in our documentation, evaluation and testing of internal controls, we hope to hire additional qualified and experienced personnel to assist us in remedying this material weakness.

(d)           Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There are no changes to report during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2022.

ITEM 9B – OTHER INFORMATION

There are no events required to be disclosed by the Item.

PART III

ITEM 10 – DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Directors and Executive Officers

The following table sets forth the names and ages of the current directors and executive officers of the Company, the principal offices and positions with the Company held by each person and the date such person became a director or executive officer of the Company. The executive officers of the Company are elected annually by the Board of Directors. The directors serve one-year terms until their successors are elected. The executive officers serve terms of one year or until their death, resignation or removal by the Board of Directors. Unless described below, there are no family relationships among any of the directors and officers.

Glenn E. Martin was appointed as our President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer on September 30, 2014. Mr. Martin has been a Director since January 1, 2005. Mr. Martin was our President from 2005 until 2012. Between July 2012 and September 2014, there was a dispute with our Board of Directors and Mr. Martin remained on the Board of Directors but was no longer our Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer. During this time he was still involved with our company and was reinstated to those positions in September 2014. Prior to joining United Mines, Mr. Martin has served in an executive capacity with several different companies. From 1988 through the fall of 1992, Mr. Martin was Executive Director of World Trade Center, Tucson, a subsidiary of the former Twin Towers in New York City. In this position he oversaw the day to day operation, including projects, programs, and seminars for the U.S. Dept. of Commerce associate office in the W.T.C., Tucson promoting D.O.C. programs, servicing clients for both the D.O.C. and Small Business administration. During his tenure with World Trade Center he served as speaker for international trade seminars and the AIESEC (U.S) National Leadership Seminars. Member; Hong Kong Trade Association 1988 to present. Member; Society of Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (2008) Guest speaker at Inaugural HKBAH Annual Event in May 2010 & member of Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii (2010)

During our fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Mr. Martin received $0 and $0, respectively, in cash compensation for his services. As of December 31, 2022, we owe Mr. Martin $368,000 in cash compensation for his services. Mr. Martin did not receive shares of our common stock as compensation for the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. As of March 30, 2023, Mr. Martin owned, beneficially-owned, or controlled an aggregate of 55,841,078 shares of our common stock. Mr. Martin has not sold any shares of his stock since inception in January 2005. 

Nicole M. Breen, was appointed as our Secretary and Treasurer on September 30, 2014. Ms. Breen has been a Director since January 1, 2005. Ms. Breen was our Secretary and Treasurer from 2005 until 2012. Between July 2012 and September 2014, there was a dispute with our Board of Directors and Ms. Breen remained on the Board of Directors but was no longer our Secretary and Treasurer. During this time she was still involved with our company and was reinstated to those positions in September 2014. From June 2000 to 2012 she served as the Managing Associate of GEM Management Group, LLC specializing in acquiring mineral rights and mining properties, along with servicing administration requirements for the company. All Ms. Breen’s current work in the Cannabis industry is done on our behalf. In this position, she oversees as corporate secretary, recording secretary and the day-to-day treasury operations of the company. Ms. Breen received her Bachelor of Science in Physical Education in Education, with a minor in Elementary Education, from the University of Arizona.

During our fiscal years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, Ms. Breen received $105,000 and $80,500, respectively, in cash compensation for her services. As of December 31, 2022, we owe Ms. Breen $66,750 in cash compensation for her services. As of March 30, 2023, Ms. Breen owned, beneficially-owned, or controlled an aggregate of 19,631,593 shares of our common stock.

Term of Office

Our directors hold office until the next annual meeting or until their successors have been elected and qualified, or until they resign or are removed. Our board of directors appoints our officers, and our officers hold office until their successors are chosen and qualify, or until their resignation or their removal.

Family Relationships

Nicole Breen is Glenn Martin’s daughter.

Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings

Our directors and executive officers have not been involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:

Committees

All proceedings of the board of directors for the year ended December 31, 2022 were conducted by resolutions consented to in writing by the board of directors and filed with the minutes of the proceedings of our board of directors. Our company currently does not have nominating, compensation or audit committees or committees performing similar functions nor does our company have a written nominating, compensation or audit committee charter. Our board of directors does not believe that it is necessary to have such committees because it believes that the functions of such committees can be adequately performed by the board of directors.

We do not have any defined policy or procedural requirements for shareholders to submit recommendations or nominations for directors. The board of directors believes that, given the stage of our development, a specific nominating policy would be premature and of little assistance until our business operations develop to a more advanced level. Our company does not currently have any specific or minimum criteria for the election of nominees to the board of directors and we do not have any specific process or procedure for evaluating such nominees. The board of directors will assess all candidates, whether submitted by management or shareholders, and make recommendations for election or appointment.

A shareholder who wishes to communicate with our board of directors may do so by directing a written request addressed to our president at the address appearing on the first page of this annual report.

Audit Committee Financial Expert

Our board of directors has determined that it does not have an audit committee member that qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in Item 407(d)(5)(ii) of Regulation S-K. We believe that the audit committee members are collectively capable of analyzing and evaluating our financial statements and understanding internal controls and procedures for financial reporting. In addition, we believe that retaining an independent director who would qualify as an “audit committee financial expert” would be overly costly and burdensome and is not warranted in our circumstances given the early stages of our development and the fact that we have not generated revenues to date.

Nomination Procedures For Appointment of Directors

As of December 31, 2022, we did not effect any material changes to the procedures by which our stockholders may recommend nominees to our board of directors.

Code of Ethics

We do not have a code of ethics.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership

Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the Company’s directors and executive officers and persons who own more than ten percent of a registered class of the Company’s equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities of the Company. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file.

During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, to the Company’s knowledge, the following delinquencies occurred:

Indemnification of Directors and Officers

Section 15 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, no director or officer shall be personally liable to the corporation or its shareholders for damages for breach of any duty owed to the corporation or its shareholders.

Section 16 of our Articles of Incorporation provides that, to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada we will indemnify our officers and directors from and against any and all expenses, liabilities, or other matters.

Article IX of our Bylaws further addresses indemnification of our directors and officers and allows us to indemnify our directors in the event they meet certain criteria in terms of acting in good faith and in an official capacity within the scope of their duties, when such conduct leads them to be involved in a legal action.

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Act”) may be permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the small business issuer pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, the small business issuer has been advised that in the opinion of the Securities and Exchange Commission such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable.

ITEM 11 – EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The particulars of compensation paid to the following persons:

who we will collectively refer to as the named executive officers, for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, are set out in the following summary compensation table:

Summary Compensation

The following table provides a summary of the compensation received by the persons set out therein for each of our last three fiscal years:

Employment Contracts

In 2014 and 2016 we entered into employment agreements with Glenn E. Martin, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Nicole Breen, our Secretary and Treasurer and Ryan Breen, our Vice President and Social Media Officer.

Under the terms of our agreement with Mr. Martin dated October 1, 2016, he serves as our President and Chief Executive Officer. The agreement was for a two-year term and Mr. Martin received Seven Million (7,000,000) shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule144, and was to receive Seven Million (7,000,000) additional shares as his annual salary for agreeing to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Mr. Martin was entitled to One Million (1,000,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we regained “fully-reporting” status with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are obligated to maintain and pay the premiums for “key man” life insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. Our agreement with Mr. Martin also contained various provisions related to his termination without cause and in the event we undergo a change of control transaction. To date, no “key man” insurance has been obtained.

On January 23, 2018, our Board of Directors agreed to enter into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Glenn E. Martin. Under the new agreement, Mr. Martin will serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer for a five (5) year term in exchange for a base salary of $1,500 per week, which will be increased to $120,000 annually in the event we raise an aggregate of $2,000,000 during the term of the agreement. The agreement went effective beginning February 1, 2018. Additionally, we agreed to grant Mr. Martin One Million (1,000,000) shares of our restricted common stock on February 1, 2018 pursuant to the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, with the shares subject to certain restrictions on transfer which expire on 33% of the shares on February 1, 2019, 66% of the shares on February 1, 2020 and 100% of the shares on February 1, 2021. We also agreed to issue Mr. Martin a Non-Qualified Stock Option on February 1, 2018 to purchase up to Four Million (4,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. As a result of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Martin, he is no longer entitled to the Seven Million (7,000,000) shares of our common stock as annual salary, or the One Million (1,000,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we become fully-reporting, which were both set forth in his prior employment agreement. On December 19, 2018, Mr. Martin requested termination of his Restricted Stock Agreement dated February 1, 2018 and requested that the grants of restricted stock therein be forfeited. As a result, we terminated his Restricted Stock Agreement and the grants of stock thereunder immediately. At the time of the termination none of the transfer restrictions on the shares had been lifted and Mr. Martin never received the shares.

Under the terms of our agreement with Mrs. Breen dated October 1, 2016, she serves as our Secretary and Treasurer. The agreement was for a two-year term and Ms. Breen received Four Million (4,000,000) shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144, and was to receive Four Million (4,000,000) additional shares as her annual salary for agreeing to serve as our Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, Ms. Breen was entitled to One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we regained “fully-reporting” status with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our agreement with Ms. Breen also contained various provisions related to her termination without cause and in the event we undergo a change of control transaction.

On January 23, 2018, our Board of Directors agreed to enter into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Nicole M. Breen. Under the new agreement, Ms. Breen will serve as our Secretary and Treasurer for a five (5) year term in exchange for a base salary of $1,000 per week. The agreement went effective beginning February 1, 2018. Additionally, we agreed to grant Ms. Breen Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of our restricted common stock on February 1, 2018 pursuant to the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, with the shares subject to certain restrictions on transfer which expire on 33% of the shares on February 1, 2019, 66% of the shares on February 1, 2020 and 100% of the shares on February 1, 2021. We also agreed to issue Ms. Breen a Non-Qualified Stock Option on February 1, 2018 to purchase up to Two Million (2,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. As a result of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Ms. Breen, she is no longer entitled to the One Million (1,000,000) shares of our common stock as annual salary, or the One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we become fully-reporting, which were both set forth in her prior employment agreement. On December 19, 2018, Ms. Breen requested termination of her Restricted Stock Agreement dated February 1, 2018 and requested that the grants of restricted stock therein be forfeited. As a result, we terminated her Restricted Stock Agreement and the grants of stock thereunder immediately. At the time of the termination none of the transfer restrictions on the shares had been lifted and Ms. Breen never received the shares.

Long-Term Incentive Plans. We do not provide its officers or employees with pension, stock appreciation rights, long-term incentive or other plans and has no intention of implementing any of these plans for the foreseeable future.

Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plans. We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although it may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.

Director Compensation

The following table sets forth director compensation for 2022:

No director received compensation for the fiscal years December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021. We have no formal plan for compensating our directors for their service in their capacity as directors, although such directors are expected in the future to receive stock options to purchase common shares as awarded by our board of directors or (as to future stock options) a compensation committee which may be established. Directors are entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with attendance at meetings of our board of directors. Our board of directors may award special remuneration to any director undertaking any special services on our behalf other than services ordinarily required of a director.

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table sets forth certain information concerning outstanding stock awards held by the Named Executive Officers on December 31, 2022:

Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

On February 1, 2018, we granted Mr. Glenn Martin a Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase up to Four Million (4,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant.

On February 1, 2018, we granted Ms. Nicole Breen a Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase up to Two Million (2,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant.

Aggregated Option Exercises

There were no options exercised by any officer or director of our company during our twelve-month period ended December 31, 2022.

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Currently, our company does not have a long-term incentive plan in favor of any director, officer, consultant or employee of our company.

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

The following table sets forth, as of March 30, 2023, certain information with respect to our equity securities owned of record or beneficially by (i) each Officer and Director of the Company; (ii) each person who owns beneficially more than 5% of each class of the Company’s outstanding equity securities; and (iii) all Directors and Executive Officers as a group.

Common Stock

The issuer is not aware of any person who owns of record, or is known to own beneficially, ten percent or more of the outstanding securities of any class of the issuer, other than as set forth above. The issuer is not aware of any person who controls the issuer as specified in Section 2(a)(1) of the 1940 Act. There are no classes of stock other than common stock issued or outstanding. The Company does not have an investment advisor.

ITEM 13 – CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Employment Contracts

In 2014 and 2016 we entered into employment agreements with Glenn E. Martin, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Nicole Breen, our Secretary and Treasurer and Ryan Breen, our Vice President and Social Media Officer.

Under the terms of our agreement with Mr. Martin dated October 1, 2016, he serves as our President and Chief Executive Officer. The agreement was for a two-year term and Mr. Martin received Seven Million (7,000,000) shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule144, and was to receive Seven Million (7,000,000) additional shares as his annual salary for agreeing to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer. Additionally, Mr. Martin was entitled to One Million (1,000,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we regained “fully-reporting” status with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We are obligated to maintain and pay the premiums for “key man” life insurance in the amount of $1,000,000. Our agreement with Mr. Martin also contained various provisions related to his termination without cause and in the event we undergo a change of control transaction. To date, no “key man” insurance has been obtained.

On January 23, 2018, our Board of Directors agreed to enter into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Glenn E. Martin. Under the new agreement, Mr. Martin will serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer for a five (5) year term in exchange for a base salary of $1,500 per week, which will be increased to $120,000 annually in the event we raise an aggregate of $2,000,000 during the term of the agreement. The agreement went effective beginning February 1, 2018. Additionally, we agreed to grant Mr. Martin One Million (1,000,000) shares of our restricted common stock on February 1, 2018 pursuant to the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, with the shares subject to certain restrictions on transfer which expire on 33% of the shares on February 1, 2019, 66% of the shares on February 1, 2020 and 100% of the shares on February 1, 2021. We also agreed to issue Mr. Martin a Non-Qualified Stock Option on February 1, 2018 to purchase up to Four Million (4,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. As a result of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Mr. Martin, he is no longer entitled to the Seven Million (7,000,000) shares of our common stock as annual salary, or the One Million (1,000,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we become fully-reporting, which were both set forth in his prior employment agreement. On December 19, 2018, Mr. Martin requested termination of his Restricted Stock Agreement dated February 1, 2018 and requested that the grants of restricted stock therein be forfeited. As a result, we terminated his Restricted Stock Agreement and the grants of stock thereunder immediately. At the time of the termination none of the transfer restrictions on the shares had been lifted and Mr. Martin never received the shares.

Under the terms of our agreement with Mrs. Breen dated October 1, 2016, she serves as our Secretary and Treasurer. The agreement was for a two-year term and Ms. Breen received Four Million (4,000,000) shares of our common stock, restricted in accordance with Rule 144, and was to receive Four Million (4,000,000) additional shares as her annual salary for agreeing to serve as our Secretary and Treasurer. Additionally, Ms. Breen was entitled to One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we regained “fully-reporting” status with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our agreement with Ms. Breen also contained various provisions related to her termination without cause and in the event we undergo a change of control transaction.

On January 23, 2018, our Board of Directors agreed to enter into an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Nicole M. Breen. Under the new agreement, Ms. Breen will serve as our Secretary and Treasurer for a five (5) year term in exchange for a base salary of $1,000 per week. The agreement went effective beginning February 1, 2018. Additionally, we agreed to grant Ms. Breen Five Hundred Thousand (500,000) shares of our restricted common stock on February 1, 2018 pursuant to the terms of a Restricted Stock Agreement, with the shares subject to certain restrictions on transfer which expire on 33% of the shares on February 1, 2019, 66% of the shares on February 1, 2020 and 100% of the shares on February 1, 2021. We also agreed to issue Ms. Breen a Non-Qualified Stock Option on February 1, 2018 to purchase up to Two Million (2,000,000) shares of our common stock at $10.55 per share, with the options vesting 33 1/3% on August 1, 2018, 33 1/3% on February 1, 2019 and 33 1/3rd % on February 1, 2020. The options expire ten years from the date of grant. As a result of the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Ms. Breen, she is no longer entitled to the One Million (1,000,000) shares of our common stock as annual salary, or the One Hundred Thousand (100,000) shares of a yet-to-be-created class of Series B Preferred Stock if we become fully-reporting, which were both set forth in her prior employment agreement. On December 19, 2018, Ms. Breen requested termination of her Restricted Stock Agreement dated February 1, 2018 and requested that the grants of restricted stock therein be forfeited. As a result, we terminated her Restricted Stock Agreement and the grants of stock thereunder immediately. At the time of the termination none of the transfer restrictions on the shares had been lifted and Ms. Breen never received the shares.

Long-Term Incentive Plans. We do not provide its officers or employees with pension, stock appreciation rights, long-term incentive or other plans and has no intention of implementing any of these plans for the foreseeable future.

Employee Pension, Profit Sharing or other Retirement Plans. We do not have a defined benefit, pension plan, profit sharing or other retirement plan, although it may adopt one or more of such plans in the future.

Share Issuances

On June 18, 2018, we issued an aggregate of 100,000 shares of our common stock to Patrick E. Williams, who at the time was one of our Directors and an officer of Sangre for services rendered. The total fair value of the stock was $514,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

On October 1, 2016, we granted 7,000,000 shares of common stock to Glenn E. Martin, our Chief Executive Officer, as a bonus for services to be performed from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022, as our primary executive officer, pursuant to an amended employment agreement. The total fair value of the common stock was $700,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

In addition, on October 1, 2016, we granted a total of 14,000,000 shares of common stock to Glenn E. Martin, our Chief Executive Officer, for services performed from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, as our primary executive officer, pursuant to his previous employment agreement. The total fair value of the common stock was $1,400,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

On October 1, 2016, we granted 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Nicole Breen, our Secretary and Treasurer, for services to be performed from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2022, in those capacities, pursuant to an amended employment agreement. The total fair value of the common stock was $400,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

In addition, on October 1, 2016, we granted a total of 8,000,000 shares of common stock to Nicole, our Secretary and Treasurer, for services performed from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, in those capacities, pursuant to their previous employment agreement. The total fair value of the common stock was $800,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant.

On January 1, 2015, we granted 7,000,000 shares of common stock to our Glenn E. Martin, our Chief Executive Officer, as a bonus for services performed from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, as our primary executive officer. The total fair value of the common stock was $490,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The shares were subsequently issued on June 29, 2015.

On January 1, 2015, we granted 4,000,000 shares of common stock to Nicole Breen, our Secretary and Treasurer, as a bonus for services performed from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016, in those capacities. The total fair value of the common stock was $280,000 based on the closing price of our common stock on the date of grant. The shares were subsequently issued on June 29, 2015.

On or about December 5, 2014, we issued 18,000,000 shares to Glenn Martin, our Chief Executive Officer, at $0.05 per share, in exchange for services rendered to the company from January 1, 2012 until December 31, 2014.

On or about September 30, 2014, we issued: (i) an aggregate of 9,600,000 shares to Glenn Martin, Nicole Breen and Ryan Breen, affiliates of the company, at $0.05 per share, in exchange for services rendered to the company from July 2012 to September 30, 2014.

Notes Payable

On various dates, we received advances from our Chief Executive Officer, Glenn Martin, and our Secretary, Nicole Breen. Mr. Martin and Ms. Breen own approximately 50% and 20% of our common stock, respectively. The unsecured interest bearing loans at 5% are due on demand. As of December 31, 2022, we owed Mr. Martin $500,000 and Ms. Breen $27,979 under these notes.

On January 2, 2018, Dr. Pat Williams, at the time a member of our Board of Directors, loaned us $37,000, at an interest rate of 2% per annum, compounded annually and due on demand. The loan was for the purpose of assisting us in purchasing the condominium in La Veta, CO.

Lease of Real Property

We lease our executive offices from Glenn E. Martin, our President, on a month-to-month basis at a monthly rent of $1,000, which began on April 1, 2017.

Corporate Governance

As of December 31, 2022, our Board of Directors consisted of Glenn E. Martin and Nicole M. Breen. As of December 31, 2022, we did not have any directors that qualified as “independent directors” as the term is used in NASDAQ rule 5605(a)(2).

Our current Board of Directors consists of Glenn E. Martin and Nicole M. Breen as our only directors.

ITEM 14 – PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

Audit fees

The aggregate fees billed for the two most recently completed fiscal periods ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 for professional services rendered by M&K CPAS, PLLC, for the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements, quarterly reviews of our interim consolidated financial statements and services normally provided by the independent accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for these fiscal periods were as follows:

In the above table, “audit fees” are fees billed by our company’s external auditor for services provided in auditing our company’s annual financial statements for the subject year. “Audit-related fees” are fees not included in audit fees that are billed by the auditor for assurance and related services that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit review of our company’s financial statements. “Tax fees” are fees billed by the auditor for professional services rendered for tax compliance, tax advice and tax planning. “All other fees” are fees billed by the auditor for products and services not included in the foregoing categories.

Policy on Pre-Approval by Audit Committee of Services Performed by Independent Auditors

The board of directors pre-approves all services provided by our independent auditors. All of the above services and fees were reviewed and approved by the board of directors before the respective services were rendered.

The board of directors has considered the nature and amount of fees billed by M&K CPAS, PLLC and believes that the provision of services for activities unrelated to the audit is compatible with maintaining M&K CPAS, PLLC independence.

PART IV

ITEM 15 – EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

(a)(1)       Financial Statements

For a list of financial statements and supplementary data filed as part of this Annual Report, see the Index to Financial Statements beginning at page F-1 of this Annual Report.

(a)(2)       Financial Statement Schedules

We do not have any financial statement schedules required to be supplied under this Item.

(a)(3)       Exhibits

Refer to (b) below.

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.

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.

ITEM 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX

Supplementary Data

Not applicable

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of WEED, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of WEED, Inc. (the Company) as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in stockholders’ equity (deficit), and cash flows for each of the years in the two- year period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its consolidated operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two- year period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Going Concern

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 2 to the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the Company has not yet generated any significant revenue, has incurred recurring losses from operations, generated negative cash flows from operating activities and had an accumulated deficit that raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. Management's evaluation of the events and conditions and management’s plans in regarding these matters are also described in Note 2. The consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, 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.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

Critical Audit Matters

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.

Going Concern

As discussed in Note 2, the Company has not yet generated any significant revenue, has incurred recurring losses from operations, generated negative cash flows from operating activities and had an accumulated deficit that raises substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

Auditing management’s evaluation of a going concern can be a significant judgment given the fact that the Company uses management estimates on future revenues and expenses, which are difficult to substantiate.

We evaluated the appropriateness of the going concern, we examined and evaluated the financial information along with management’s plans to mitigate the going concern and management’s disclosure on going concern.

/s/ M&K CPAS, PLLC

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2017.

Houston, Texas

March 31, 2023

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

WEED, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

December 31, 2022

Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Nature of Business

WEED, Inc. (the “Company”), (formerly United Mines, Inc.) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Arizona on August 20, 1999 (“Inception Date”) as Plae, Inc. to engage in the exploration of gold and silver mining properties. On November 26, 2014, the Company was renamed from United Mines, Inc. to WEED, Inc. and was repurposed to pursue a business involving the purchase of land, and building Commercial Grade “Cultivation Centers” to consult, assist, manage & lease to Licensed Dispensary owners and organic grow operators on a contract basis, with a concentration on the legal and medical marijuana sector. The Company’s plan is to become a True “Seed-to-Sale” company providing infrastructure, financial solutions and real estate options in this new emerging market. The Company, under United Mines, was formerly in the process of acquiring mineral properties or claims located in the State of Arizona, USA. The name was previously changed on February 18, 2005 to King Mines, Inc. and then subsequently changed to United Mines, Inc. on March 30, 2005. The Company trades on the OTC Pink Sheets under the stock symbol: BUDZ.

On April 20, 2017, the Company acquired Sangre AT, LLC, a Wyoming company doing business as Sangre AgroTech. (“Sangre”). Sangre is a plant genomic research and breeding company comprised of top-echelon scientists with extensive expertise in genomic sequencing, genetics-based breeding, plant tissue culture, and plant biochemistry, utilizing the most advanced sequencing and analytical technologies and proprietary bioinformatics data systems available. No work is being conducted now until further funds are available.

On May 2, 2022, the Company acquired Hempirical Genetics, LLC, a Arizona company.

The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management are necessary for fair presentation of the information contained therein.

The Company has a calendar year end for reporting purposes.

Basis of Presentation:

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2022, has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements and the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 ( the “financial statements”), have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-K and Article 8 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in our Registration Statement on Form S-1 for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the “2021 Annual Report”), filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). It is management’s opinion, however, that all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), have been made which are necessary for a fair financial statements presentation. The condensed consolidated financial statements include all material adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to make the condensed consolidated financial statements not misleading as required by Regulation S-X, Rule 10-01.

Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the following entities, all of which are under common control and ownership:

Schedule of Entities under Common Control and Ownership