UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
☒
QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023
☐
TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from ________________ to ___________________
Commission
File Number: 001-41228
BARFRESH
FOOD GROUP INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
27-1994406
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification
No.)
3600
Wilshire Blvd. , Suite 1720 ,
Los
Angeles , California
90010
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(Zip
Code)
310 - 598-7113
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
Not
Applicable
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
stock, $0.000001 par value
BRFH
The
Nasdaq Capital Market
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule
405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer ☐
Accelerated
filer ☐
Non-accelerated
filer ☐
Smaller
reporting company ☒
Emerging
growth company ☒
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by the check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate
the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 13,002,603
shares as of April 21, 2023.
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Page
Number
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item
1.
Financial Statements.
3
Item
2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
13
Item
3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
15
Item
4.
Controls and Procedures.
15
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1.
Legal Proceedings.
16
Item
1A.
Risk Factors.
16
Item
2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
16
Item
3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
16
Item
4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
16
Item
5.
Other Information.
16
Item
6.
Exhibits.
17
SIGNATURES
18
2
Item
1. Financial Statements.
Barfresh Food Group Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
(Unaudited)
(Audited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash
$ 1,566,000
$ 2,808,000
Restricted cash
211,000
211,000
Trade accounts receivable, net
571,000
126,000
Other receivables
11,000
101,000
Inventory, net
1,055,000
1,048,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
169,000
79,000
Total current assets
3,583,000
4,373,000
Property, plant and equipment, net of depreciation
297,000
389,000
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
-
18,000
Intangible assets, net of amortization
291,000
306,000
Deposits
7,000
7,000
Total assets
$ 4,178,000
$ 5,093,000
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 1,306,000
$ 1,534,000
Disputed co-manufacturer accounts payable (Note 4)
499,000
499,000
Accrued expenses
255,000
286,000
Accrued payroll and employee related
273,000
233,000
Lease liability
-
20,000
Total current liabilities
2,333,000
2,572,000
Total liabilities
2,333,000
2,572,000
Commitments and contingencies (Note 4)
-
-
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $ 0.000001 par value, 400,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding
-
-
Common stock, $ 0.000001 par value; 23,000,000 shares authorized; 13,002,603 and 12,934,741 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively
-
-
Additional paid in capital
61,139,000
60,905,000
Accumulated deficit
( 59,294,000 )
( 58,384,000 )
Total stockholders’ equity
1,845,000
2,521,000
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 4,178,000
$ 5,093,000
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
3
Barfresh
Food Group Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)
2023
2022
Revenue
$ 2,091,000
$ 2,526,000
Cost of revenue
1,236,000
1,762,000
Gross profit
855,000
764,000
Operating expenses:
Selling, marketing and distribution
667,000
675,000
General and administrative
994,000
823,000
Depreciation and amortization
104,000
161,000
Total operating expenses
1,765,000
1,659,000
Net loss
$ ( 910,000 )
$ ( 895,000 )
Per share information - basic and fully diluted:
Weighted average shares outstanding
12,977,000
12,909,000
Net loss per share
$ ( 0.07 )
$ ( 0.07 )
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
4
Barfresh
Food Group Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
(Unaudited)
2023
2022
Net loss
$ ( 910,000 )
$ ( 895,000 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities
Depreciation and amortization
107,000
161,000
Stock-based compensation
175,000
28,000
Stock and options issued for services
83,000
98,000
Changes in assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable
( 445,000 )
( 497,000 )
Other receivables
90,000
( 232,000 )
Inventories
( 7,000 )
( 145,000 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
( 92,000 )
( 39,000 )
Accounts payable
( 228,000 )
404,000
Accrued expenses
( 15,000 )
( 15,000 )
Net cash used in operating activities
( 1,242,000 )
( 1,132,000 )
Investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment
-
( 14,000 )
Net cash used in investing activities
-
( 14,000 )
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of stock
-
5,000
Net cash provided by financing activities
-
5,000
Net decrease in cash and restricted cash
( 1,242,000 )
( 1,141,000 )
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period
3,019,000
5,675,000
Cash and restricted cash, end of period
$ 1,777,000
$ 4,534,000
Cash paid during the year for:
Amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities
$ 20,000
$ 20,000
Non-cash financing and investing activities:
Value of shares relinquished in modification of stock-based compensation awards (Note 5)
$ 24,000
$ -
See
the accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements
5
Barfresh
Food Group Inc.
Notes
to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
March
31, 2023
(Unaudited)
Note
1. Description of the Business, Basis of Presentation, and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Barfresh
Food Group Inc., (“we,” “us,” “our,” and the “Company”) was incorporated on February
25, 2010 in the State of Delaware. The Company is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of ready-to-drink and ready-to-blend
beverages, particularly, smoothies, shakes and frappes.
Basis
of Presentation
The
accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and
applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these interim condensed consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 included in the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on March 2, 2023. In management’s opinion, the unaudited interim
condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature, that are necessary for
a fair presentation of financial results for the interim periods presented. Operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative
of the results for the full fiscal year.
Principles
of Consolidation
The
consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of the Company and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Barfresh Inc. and
Barfresh Corporation Inc. (formerly known as Smoothie, Inc.). All inter-company balances and transactions among the companies have been
eliminated upon consolidation.
Use
of Estimates
The
preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities in the balance sheets and revenues and expenses during the years reported. Actual results may differ
from these estimates.
Vendor
Concentrations
The
Company is exposed to supply risk as a result of concentrations in its vendor base resulting from the use of a limited number of contract
manufacturers. Purchases from the Company’s significant contract manufacturers as a percentage of all finished goods purchased
were as follows:
Schedule
of Company’s Contract Manufacturers of Finished Goods
For the three months ended March 31,
2023
2022
Manufacturer A
49 %
31 %
Manufacturer B
46 %
0 %
Manufacturer C
0 %
59 %
Summary
of Significant Accounting Policies
There
have been no changes to our significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2022, as filed with the SEC on March 2, 2023 that have had a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and related
notes.
6
Fair
Value Measurement and Financial Instruments
Financial
Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements
and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), that requires the valuation of assets and liabilities permitted to be either recorded or
disclosed at fair value based on a hierarchy of available inputs as follows:
Level
1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or
liabilities;
Level
2 – Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in markets
that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability;
and
Level
3 – Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value and unobservable (i.e., supported
by little or no market activity).
The
Company’s financial instruments consist of cash, restricted cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The carrying value
of the Company’s financial instruments approximates their fair value.
Restricted
Cash
At
each of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $ 211,000 in restricted cash related to a co-packing agreement.
Accounts
Receivable and Allowances
Accounts receivable are recorded and carried at the original invoiced amount
less allowances for credits and for any potential uncollectible amounts due to credit losses. We make estimates of the expected credit
and collectability trends for the allowance for credit losses based on our assessment of various factors, including historical experience,
the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, and other factors that may
affect our ability to collect from our customers. Expected credit losses are recorded as general and administrative expenses on our condensed
consolidated statements of operations. As
of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there was no allowance for doubtful accounts.
Other
Receivables
Other
receivables consist of amounts due from vendors for materials acquired on their behalf for use in manufacturing the Company’s products,
vendor rebates and freight claims.
Revenue
Recognition
In
accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains ownership of promised goods.
The amount of revenue recognized reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled to receive in exchange for these
goods. The Company applies the following five steps:
1)
Identify
the contract with a customer
A
contract with a customer exists when (I) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that defines each party’s
rights, (ii) the contract has commercial substance and, (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all consideration
for goods or services that are transferred is probable. For the Company, the contract is the approved sales order, which may also
be supplemented by other agreements that formalize various terms and conditions with customers.
2)
Identify
the performance obligation in the contract
Performance
obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the goods or services that will be transferred to the customer. For the
Company, this consists of the delivery of frozen beverages, which provide immediate benefit to the customer.
3)
Determine
the transaction price
The
transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange for transferring goods
and is generally stated on the approved sales order. Variable consideration, which typically includes rebates or discounts, are estimated
utilizing the most likely amount method. Provisions for refunds are generally provided for in the period the related sales are recorded,
based on management’s assessment of historical and projected trends.
4)
Allocate
the transaction price to performance obligations in the contract
Since
the Company’s contracts contain a single performance obligation, delivery of frozen beverages, the transaction price is allocated
to that single performance obligation.
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5)
Recognize
revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation
The
Company recognizes revenue from the sale of frozen beverages when title and risk of loss
passes and the customer accepts the goods, which generally occurs at the time of delivery
to a customer warehouse. Customer sales incentives such as volume-based rebates or discounts
are treated as a reduction of sales at the time the sale is recognized. Shipping and handling
costs are treated as fulfilment costs and presented in distribution, selling and administrative
costs.
Payments
that are received before performance obligations are recorded are shown as current liabilities.
The
Company evaluated the requirement to disaggregate revenue and concluded that substantially all of its revenue comes from a single
product, frozen beverages.
Storage
and Shipping Costs
Storage
and outbound freight costs are included in selling, marketing and distribution expense. For the three months ending March 31, 2023 and
2022, storage and outbound freight totaled approximately $ 311,000 and $ 386,000 , respectively.
Research
and Development
Expenditures
for research activities relating to product development and improvement are charged to expense as incurred. The Company incurred approximately
$ 21,000 and $ 31,000 , in research and development expense for the three months ending March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Loss
Per Share
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 common stock equivalents have not been included in the calculation of net loss per share
as their effect is anti-dilutive as a result of losses incurred.
Reclassifications
Certain
reclassifications have been made to the 2022 financial statements to conform to the 2023 presentation, namely the presentation of selling
and marketing expense apart from general and administrative expense in the consolidated statement of operations, the reclassification
of materials shipping to cost of revenue, and the presentation of the components of cash used in operations.
Recent
Pronouncements
From
time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued that we adopt as of the specified effective date. We have not determined if the
impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will have an impact on our results of operations and financial position.
Note
2. Inventory
Inventory
consists of the following:
Schedule
of Inventory
March 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
Raw materials
$ 49,000
$ 65,000
Finished goods
1,006,000
983,000
Inventory, net
$ 1,055,000
$ 1,048,000
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Note
3. Property Plant and Equipment
Property
and equipment, net consist of the following:
Schedule
of Property and Equipment, Net
March 31,
December 31,
2023
2022
Manufacturing and customer equipment
$ 3,637,000
$ 3,637,000
Other property
69,000
69,000
Property and equipment, gross
3,706,000
3,706,000
Less: accumulated depreciation
( 3,409,000 )
( 3,317,000 )
Property and equipment, net of depreciation
$ 297,000
$ 389,000
Depreciation
expense related to these assets was approximately $ 92,000 and $ 145,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Depreciation expense in cost of revenue was $ 4,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2023. There was no depreciation expense in cost
of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Note
4. Commitments and Contingencies
Lease
Commitments
The
Company leases office space under a non-cancellable operating lease which expired on March 31, 2023 , and was extended through June 30,
2023 . The Company’s periodic lease cost was approximately $ 20,000 for each of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Legal
Proceedings
Schreiber
Dispute
The
Company’s products are produced to its specifications through several contract manufacturers. One of the Company’s contract
manufacturers (the “Manufacturer”) provided approximately 52 % and 42 % of the Company’s products in the years ended
December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, under a Supply Agreement with an initial term through September 2025.
Over
the course of 2022, the Company experienced numerous quality issues with the case packaging utilized by the Manufacturer. In addition,
in July of 2022, the Company began receiving customer complaints about the texture of the Company’s smoothie products produced
by the Manufacturer. In response, the Company withdrew product from the market and destroyed on-hand inventory, withholding $ 499,000
in payments due to the Manufacturer.
The
Company attempted to resolve the issues based on the contractual procedures described in the Supply Agreement. However, on November 4,
2022, in response to a formal proposal of alternate resolutions, the Company received notification from the Manufacturer that it was
denying any responsibility for the defective manufacture of the product. In response, on November 10, 2022, the Company filed a complaint
in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division (the “Complaint”), claiming
that the Manufacturer had not met its obligations under the Supply Agreement, and seeking economic damages. In response, the Manufacturer
terminated the Supply Agreement. On January 20, 2023, the Company filed a voluntary dismissal of the Complaint which allows the parties
to reach a potential resolution outside of the court system. However, if the parties are once again unable to come to an agreement, the
Company has the right to refile the Complaint in California State Court.
Due
to the uncertainties surrounding the claim, the Company is not able to predict either the outcome or a range of reasonably possible recoveries
that could result from its actions against the Manufacturer, and no gain contingencies have been recorded. The disruption in its supply
resulting from the dispute has and will continue to adversely impact its results of operations and cash flow until a suitable resolution
is reached or new sources of reliable supply at sufficient volume can be identified and developed, the timing of which is uncertain.
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Other
legal matters
From
time to time, various lawsuits and legal proceedings may arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to
inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are
currently the defendant in one legal proceeding for an amount less than $ 100,000 . Our legal counsel and management believe the probability
of a material unfavorable outcome is remote.
Note
5. Stockholders’ Equity
The
following are changes in stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2023:
Schedule of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Additional
Common Stock
paid in
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
Capital
(Deficit)
Total
Balance December 31, 2021
12,905,112
$ -
$ 60,341,000
$ ( 52,165,000 )
$ 8,176,000
Shares issued for warrant exercise
986
-
5,000
-
5,000
Equity-based compensation
-
-
28,000
-
28,000
Issuance of stock and options for services
13,801
-
98,000
-
98,000
Cash settlement of equity-based compensation
Net loss
-
-
-
( 895,000 )
( 895,000 )
Balance March 31, 2022
12,919,899
$ -
$ 60,472,000
$ ( 53,060,000 )
$ 7,412,000
Additional
Common Stock
paid in
Accumulated
Shares
Amount
Capital
(Deficit)
Total
Balance December 31, 2022
12,934,741
$ -
$ 60,905,000
$ ( 58,384,000 )
$ 2,521,000
Beginning balance
12,934,741
$ -
$ 60,905,000
$ ( 58,384,000 )
$ 2,521,000
Equity-based compensation
35,659
-
175,000
-
175,000
Cash settlement of equity-based compensation
-
-
( 24,000 )
-
( 24,000 )
Issuance of stock and options for services
32,203
-
83,000
-
83,000
Net loss
-
-
-
( 910,000 )
$ ( 910,000 )
Balance March 31, 2023
13,002,603
$ -
$ 61,139,000
$ ( 59,294,000 )
1,845,000
Ending balance
13,002,603
$ -
$ 61,139,000
$ ( 59,294,000 )
1,845,000
Warrants
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, 684,639 warrants at a weighted average exercise price of $ 5.85 per share expired.
Equity
Incentive Plan
Through
2022, the Company issued equity awards under the 2015 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”) and outside the Plan. In March
2023, the Board of Directors adopted the 2023 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), reserving 650,000 shares for future
issuance, and discontinuing further grants under the 2015 Plan.
As
of March 31, 2023, the Company has $ 227,000 of total unrecognized share-based compensation expense relative to unvested options, stock
awards and stock units, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average period of 1.8 years.
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Stock
Options
The
following is a summary of stock option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Summary of Stock Options Activity
Number of Options
Weighted
average
exercise price
per share
Remaining
term in years
Outstanding on December 31, 2022
682,939
$ 7.30
3.2
Issued
20,891
$ 1.62
8.0
Cancelled/expired
( 4,000 )
$ 5.65
Outstanding on March 31, 2023
699,830
$ 7.14
3.1
Exercisable, March 31, 2023
638,110
$ 7.26
2.8
The
fair value of the options issued was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, based on the following:
Summary of Fair Value of Options Using Black-Sholes Option Pricing Model
2023
Expected term (in years)
8.0
Expected volatility
84.4 %
Risk-free interest rate
3.5 %
Expected dividends
$ -
Weighted average grant date fair value per share
$ 1.31
Restricted
Stock
The
following is a summary of restricted stock award and restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Summary
of Restricted Stock Award and Restricted Stock Unit Activity
Number of
shares
Weighted
average grant
date fair value
Unvested at January 1, 2023
41,923
$ 4.92
Granted
5,000
$ 1.25
Vested
( 4,386 )
$ 5.06
Forfeited
( 4,054 )
$ 5.39
Unvested at March 31, 2023
38,483
$ 4.37
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Performance
Stock Units
During
2022, the Company issued performance share units (“PSUs”) that represented shares potentially issuable based upon Company
and individual performance in 2022.
The
following table summarizes the activity for the Company’s unvested PSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2023:
Summary
of Performance Stock Unit Activity
Number of shares
Weighted
average grant
date fair value
Unvested at January 1, 2023
17,678
$ 4.50
Cash settled
( 17,678 )
$ 4.50
Granted
71,265
$ 1.36
Vested
( 45,251 )
$ 1.36
Unvested at March 31, 2023
26,014
$ 1.36
In
February 2023, the unvested awards issued for individual performance and outstanding at January 1, 2023 were modified to cash-settle
the original grant-date fair value of approximately $ 80,000 ,
resulting in incremental compensation of $ 56,000
after considering the $ 24,000 fair value of the vested shares at the date of the modification. Additionally, the Company performance
targets were modified to allow approximately 71,000
PSU to vest, with an additional time-based vesting requirement for approximately 26,000
of the PSU. Because the awards did not vest based on the original terms, the modification was considered a new grant, resulting in
$ 64,000
in compensation expense in the three-months ended March 31, 2023.
The
Company adopted a 2023 PSU program in April 2023, granting approximately 172,000 PSUs at target performance. The results for the three-month
period ended March 31, 2023 include $ 67,000 in stock-based compensation expense as management determined that the service inception date
preceded the grant date.
Note
6. Income Taxes
ASC
740 requires a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred tax assets reported if, based on the weight of evidence, it is more than likely
than not that some portion or all the deferred tax assets will not be recognized. Accordingly, at this time the Company has placed a
valuation allowance on all tax assets. As of March 31, 2023, the estimated effective tax rate for the 2023 was zero .
There
are open statutes of limitations for taxing authorities in federal and state jurisdictions to audit our tax returns from 2018 through
the current period. Our policy is to account for income tax related interest and penalties in income tax expense in the statement of
operations.
For
the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company did not incur any interest and penalties associated with tax positions. As
of March 31, 2023, the Company did not have any significant unrecognized uncertain tax positions.
Note
7. Liquidity
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company used cash for operations of $ 1,242,000 . The Company has a history of operating losses
and negative cash flow, which were expected to improve with growth, offset by working capital required to achieve such growth. As described
more fully in Note 4, the dispute and subsequent contract termination with the Manufacturer has resulted in uncertainty around our ability
to procure product, which in turn may inhibit our ability to achieve positive cash flow. Additionally, management has considered that
dispute resolution, including litigation, is costly and will require the outlay of cash.
However,
as of March 31, 2023, the Company has $ 1,777,000 of cash and restricted cash and even though management has identified certain indicators,
these indicators do not raise substantial doubt regarding the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. However, management
cannot predict, with certainty, the outcome of its potential actions to generate liquidity, including the availability of additional
financing, or whether such actions would generate the expected liquidity as planned.
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Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
The
following discussion should be read in conjunction with the financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q (this “Report”), including our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes and with
our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2022, as filed with the SEC on March 2, 2023, and other reports that we file with the SEC from time to time.
References
in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to “us”, “we”, “our” and similar terms refer to Barfresh Food
Group Inc.
Cautionary
Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This
discussion includes forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the federal securities laws, based upon current expectations
that involve risks and uncertainties, such as plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Actual results and the timing of events
could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. Words such as
“anticipate”, “estimate”, “plan”, “continuing”, “ongoing”, “expect”,
“believe”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “could” and similar
expressions are used to identify forward-looking statements.
We
caution you that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or events and are subject to a number of uncertainties, risks
and other influences, many of which are beyond our control, which may influence the accuracy of the statements and the projections upon
which the statements are based. Any one or more of these uncertainties, risks and other influences could materially affect our results
of operations and whether forward-looking statements made by us ultimately prove to be accurate. Our actual results, performance and
achievements could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether from new information, future events or otherwise.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our
consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America (“GAAP”).
Results
of Operations
Results
of Operation for Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 as Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Revenue
and cost of revenue
Revenue
decreased $435,000, or 17%, from $2,526,000 in 2022 to $2,091,000 in 2023. The decline in revenue was due to limited supply due to our
product withdrawal resulting from the quality complaints with product purchased from the Manufacturer. We anticipate that our revenues
will be adversely impacted as a result of the dispute unless and until new sources of reliable supply at sufficient volume can be identified
and developed, the timing of which is uncertain.
Cost
of revenue for 2023 was $1,236,000 as compared to $1,762,000 in 2022. Our gross profit was $855,000 (41%) and $764,000 (30%) for 2023
and 2022, respectively. Cost of revenue declined as a result of the 17% decrease in revenue, partially offset by lower costs relative
to revenue on the smoothie carton product, resulting in the 1,100-basis point gross margin improvement.
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Selling,
marketing and distribution expense
Our
operations were primarily directed towards increasing sales and expanding our distribution network.
Three months ended
March 31,
Three months ended
March 31,
2023
2022
Change
Percent
Sales and marketing
$ 356,000
$ 289,000
$ 67,000
23 %
Storage and outbound freight
311,000
386,000
(75,000 )
-19 %
$ 667,000
$ 675,000
$ (8,000 )
-1 %
Selling,
marketing and distribution expense decreased approximately $8,000 (1%) from approximately $675,000 in 2022 to $667,000 in 2023.
Sales
and marketing expense increased approximately $67,000 (23%) from approximately $289,000 in 2022 to $356,000 in 2023. The increase in
sales and marketing expense was primarily the result of the retention of outside service providers to assist with sales and initiatives,
including, beginning in the third quarter of 2022, brokers specializing in the school market. Additionally, the Company increased its
product sampling and advertising in conjunction with the launch of its smoothie carton product.
Storage
and outbound freight expense decreased approximately $75,000 (19%) from approximately $386,000 in 2022 to $311,000 in 2023. The decrease
was the result of the 17% decrease in revenue and distribution efficiencies.
General
and administrative expense
Three months ended March 31,
Three months ended March 31,
2023
2022
Change
Percent
Personnel costs
$ 489,000
$ 309,000
$ 180,000
58 %
Stock based compensation
209,000
85,000
124,000
146 %
Legal, professional and consulting fees
115,000
161,000
(46,000 )
-29 %
Director fees paid in cash
25,000
25,000
-
0 %
Research and development
21,000
31,000
(10,000 )
-32 %
Other general and administrative expenses
135,000
212,000
(77,000 )
-36 %
$ 994,000
$ 823,000
$ 171,000
21 %
General
and administrative expense increased approximately $171,000 (21%) from approximately $823,000 in 2022 to $994,000 in 2023.
Personnel
cost represents the cost of employees including salaries, bonuses, employee benefits and employment taxes and continues to be our largest
cost. Personnel cost increased by approximately $180,000 (58%) from approximately $309,000 to $489,000 and stock-based compensation increased
by approximately $124,000 (146%) from $85,000 to $209,000. The increase in personnel cost and stock-based compensation resulted primarily
from modification of our 2022 performance stock unit program, with partial cash settlement.
Legal,
professional, and consulting fees decreased approximately $46,000 (29%) from approximately $161,000 in 2022 to $115,000 in 2023. The
decrease was primarily due to a reduction in temporary labor, partially offsetting the increase in personnel costs.
Research
and development expense decreased approximately $10,000 (32%) from approximately $31,000 in 2022 to $21,000 in 2023 as a result of vendor
credits related to development activities.
Other
expense decreased approximately $77,000 (36%) from approximately $212,000 in 2022 to $135,000 in 2023. In 2022, we incurred approximately
$102,000 in one-time costs related to the uplist of our common stock to the NASDAQ Stock Market. In 2023, we incurred approximately $25,000
in inventory disposal costs related to our dispute with the Manufacturer.
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Net
loss
We
had net losses of approximately $910,000 and $895,000 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The increase
of approximately $15,000, was the result of the aforementioned changes in revenue, cost and expenses.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As
of March 31, 2023, we had working capital of $1,250,000 compared with $1,801,000 at December 31, 2022. The decrease in working capital
is primarily due to the operating loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
During
the three months ended March 31, 2023, we used $1,242,000 in operations.
The
impact of COVID-19 on the Company is constantly evolving. The direct impact to our operations had begun to take effect at the close of
the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Specifically, our business was impacted by dining bans targeted at restaurants to reduce the
size of public gatherings. Such bans precluded our single serve products from being served at those establishments for a number of weeks,
and in some instances, resulted in abandoned product launches. Furthermore, many school districts closed regular attendance for a period
of time thereby disrupting sales of product into that channel. More recently, we have experienced a disruption in the supply chain for
manufacturing our products due to COVID-19. The developments surrounding COVID-19 remain fluid and dynamic, and consequently, will require
the Company to continue to monitor news headlines from government and health officials, as well as the business community.
On
June 1, 2021, the Company completed a private placement of 1,282,051 shares of its common stock at $4.68 per share, resulting in gross
proceeds of $6,000,000. In addition, holders of debt converted a total of $399,000 in principal and $234,000 in interest into 133,991
shares of common stock and debt in the amount of $840,000 was retired, leaving the Company with no debt.
Our
liquidity needs will depend on how quickly we are able to profitably ramp up sales, as well as our ability to control and reduce variable
operating expenses, and to continue to control and reduce fixed overhead expense. Our recent business developments with the Manufacturer
impact our supply chain and will result in increased legal cost and are expected to have a negative impact on our financial position,
results of operations and cash flow.
Our
operations to date have been financed by the sale of securities, the issuance of convertible debt and the issuance of short-term debt,
including related party advances. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations with the capital raised we will be
required to raise additional funds either in the form of equity or in the form of debt. There are no assurances that we will be able
to generate the necessary capital to carry out our current plan of operations.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition,
changes in financial condition, revenues or expense, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that
are material to stockholders.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Not
required because we are a smaller reporting company.
Item
4 . Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer,
we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Rule 13(a)-15(e). Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be
disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act has been appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported
on a timely basis and are effective in ensuring that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management,
as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our
Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2023, our disclosure controls and procedures are not effective.
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Management
has identified the following material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting:
Management
has concluded that there is a material weakness due to the control environment. The control environment is impacted due to the company’s
inadequate segregation of duties, including information technology control activities.
Since
the assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting did identify material weaknesses, management considers
its internal control over financial reporting to be ineffective.
In
an effort to remediate the identified material weakness and enhance our internal control over financial reporting, we have hired additional
personnel to help ensure that we are able to properly implement internal control procedures.
Management
believes that the material weakness set forth above did not have an effect on our financial results.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
None
PART
II- OTHER INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings.
As
described in Note 4, the Company has an on-going dispute with the Manufacturer, the outcome of which cannot be predicted at this time.
From
time to time, various lawsuits and legal proceedings may arise in the ordinary course of business. However, litigation is subject to
inherent uncertainties and an adverse result in these or other matters may arise from time to time that may harm our business. We are
currently the defendant in one legal proceeding for an amount less than $100,000. Our legal counsel and management believe a material
unfavorable outcome to be remote.
Item
1A. Risk Factors.
Not
required because we are a smaller reporting company.
Item
2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During
the quarter ended March 31, 2023, the Company issued 32,203 shares of common stock for services valued at $83,000. The Company relied
upon the exemption from registration contained in Rule 506(b) and Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act, and corresponding provisions
of state securities laws, on the basis that (i) offers were made to a limited number of persons, (ii) each offer was made through direct
communication with the offerees by the Company, (iii) each of the offerees, which included an officer and two directors of the Company,
had the requisite sophistication and financial ability to bear risks of investing in the Company’s common stock, (iv) the Company
provided disclosure to the offerees, and (v) there was no general solicitation and no commission or remuneration was paid in connection
with the offers.
Item
3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item
4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not
applicable.
Item
5. Other Information.
None.
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Item
6. Exhibits.
Exhibit
No.
Description
31.1
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith)
31.2
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (filed herewith)
32.1
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 (furnished herewith)
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Inline
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101.SCH
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
101.CAL
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
101.DEF
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
101.LAB
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
101.PRE
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
104
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*XBRL
(Extensible Business Reporting Language) information is furnished and not filed or a part of a registration statement or prospectus
for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, is deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.
In
accordance with SEC Release 33-8238, Exhibit 32.1 is furnished and not filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BARFRESH
FOOD GROUP INC.
Date:
April 27, 2023
By:
/s/
Riccardo Delle Coste
Riccardo
Delle Coste
Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
Date:
April 27, 2023
By:
/s/
Lisa Roger
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial Officer)
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