UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
One)
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the quarterly period ended: June 30, 2022
or
☐
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: 000-55903
BLUE
STAR FOODS CORP.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
82-4270040
(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation
or organization)
(IRS
Employer
Identification
No.)
3000
NW 109th Avenue
Miami ,
Florida 33172
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(860)
633-5565
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities
registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title
of each class
Trading
Symbol(s)
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock, $0.0001 par value
BSFC
The
NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
(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 (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting
company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,”
“smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large
accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated
filer
☐
Non-accelerated
Filer
☒
Smaller
reporting company
☒
Emerging
growth company
☒
If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes☐ No ☒
As
of August 15, 2022, there were 25,073,066 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, outstanding.
BLUE
STAR FOODS CORP.
FORM
10-Q
FOR
THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART
I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
4
Item
1.
Financial
Statements (Unaudited)
4
Item
2.
Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
21
Item
3.
Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
26
Item
4.
Controls
and Procedures
27
PART
II - OTHER INFORMATION
28
Item
1.
Legal
Proceedings
28
Item
1A.
Risk
Factors
28
Item
2.
Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
28
Item
3.
Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
28
Item
4.
Mine
Safety Disclosures
28
Item
5.
Other
Information
28
Item
6.
Exhibits
28
SIGNATURES
29
2
CAUTIONARY
STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except
for historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of
1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”) and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange
Act”). Such forward-looking statements include, among others, those statements including the words “believes”, “anticipates”,
“expects”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans” and words of similar import. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements,
or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements.
Forward-looking
statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, potential target businesses, the economy and
other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, by their nature, they are subject to inherent uncertainties,
risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by
the forward-looking statements. We caution you therefore that you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements as statements
of historical fact or as guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in the forward-looking statements include changes in local, regional, national or global political, economic, business,
competitive, market (supply and demand), regulatory conditions and the following:
●
Our
ability to raise capital when needed and on acceptable terms and conditions;
●
Our
ability to make acquisitions and integrate acquired businesses into our company;
●
Our
ability to attract and retain management with experience in the business of importing, packaging and selling of seafood;
●
Our
ability to negotiate, finalize and maintain economically feasible agreements with suppliers and customers;
●
The
availability of crab meat and other premium seafood products we sell;
●
The
intensity of competition;
●
Changes
in the political and regulatory environment and in business and fiscal conditions in the United States and overseas; and
●
The
effect of COVID-19 on our operations and the capital markets.
A
description of these and other risks and uncertainties that could affect our business appears in the section captioned “Risk Factors”
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 which we filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”)
on March 31, 2022. The risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” are not exhaustive.
Given
these uncertainties, readers of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on such forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the result
of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
All
references in this Quarterly Report to the “Company”, “Blue Star Foods”, “we”, “us”,
or “our”, are to Blue Star Foods Corp., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, John Keeler & Co.,
Inc., d/b/a Blue Star Foods, a Florida corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Coastal Pride Seafood, LLC, a Florida limited liability
company (“Coastal Pride”) and Taste of BC Aquafarms, Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of the Province of British
Columbia, Canada (“TOBC”).
3
PART
I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The
accompanying unaudited financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States and the rules of the SEC, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto contained
in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated in subsequent filings we have made with the SEC. In
the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial
position and the results of operations for the periods presented have been reflected herein. The results of operations for the periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
Blue
Star Foods Corp.
CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEETS
JUNE
30, 2022
DECEMBER
31, 2021
Unaudited
ASSETS
CURRENT
ASSETS
Cash
and cash equivalents
$ 2,585,878
$ 1,155,513
Accounts
receivable, net
1,251,215
1,231,181
Inventory,
net
5,689,982
2,119,441
Advances
to related party
1,464,009
1,422,750
Other
current assets
2,435,366
3,702,661
Total
Current Assets
13,426,450
9,631,546
RELATED
PARTY LONG-TERM RECEIVABLE
455,545
455,545
FIXED
ASSETS, net
2,039,830
1,904,403
RIGHT
OF USE ASSET
234,822
71,128
INTANGIBLE
ASSETS, net
Trademarks
1,083,874
1,125,074
Customer
relationships
1,759,807
2,082,757
Non-compete
agreements
106,891
104,927
Total
Intangible Assets
2,950,572
3,312,758
GOODWILL
1,282,064
445,395
OTHER
ASSETS
196,388
124,634
TOTAL
ASSETS
$ 20,585,671
$ 15,945,409
LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT
LIABILITIES
Accounts
payable and accruals
$ 1,547,667
$ 1,794,223
Working
capital line of credit
3,451,321
2,368,200
Deferred
income
108,750
109,414
Current
maturities of long-term debt, net
2,824,684
-
Current
maturities of lease liabilities
60,561
30,583
Current
maturities of related party long-term notes
430,000
475,000
Current
maturity of loan payable
31,073
-
Related
party notes payable - subordinated
910,000
960,000
Other
current liabilities
854,649
1,054,649
Total
Current Liabilities
10,218,705
6,792,069
LONG-TERM
LIABILITIES
Long-term
lease liability
173,753
40,109
Long-term
debt, net
1,412,343
31,263
Related
party long-term notes
125,000
175,000
TOTAL
LIABILITIES
11,929,801
7,038,441
STOCKHOLDERS’
EQUITY
Series
A 8 % cumulative convertible preferred stock, $ 0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June
30, 2022, and 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021
-
-
Common
stock, $ 0.0001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized; 25,063,612 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2022, and 24,671,318
shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021
2,525
2,480
Additional
paid-in capital
27,344,601
25,102,879
Accumulated
other comprehensive loss
( 56,026 )
( 54,240 )
Accumulated
deficit
( 18,635,230 )
( 16,144,151 )
TOTAL
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
8,655,870
8,906,968
TOTAL
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
$ 20,585,671
$ 15,945,409
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
4
Blue
Star Foods Corp.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
2022
2021
2022
2021
Three
months ended June 30
Six
months ended June 30
2022
2021
2022
2021
REVENUE,
NET
$ 2,958,866
$ 2,129,389
$ 8,283,168
$ 4,615,280
COST
OF REVENUE
2,621,112
1,559,490
7,457,675
3,742,602
GROSS
PROFIT
337,754
569,899
825,493
872,678
COMMISSIONS
21,377
13,606
21,377
18,400
SALARIES
AND WAGES
571,076
228,859
1,146,525
609,455
DEPRECIATION
AND AMORTIZATION
110,201
55,911
274,796
99,990
OTHER
OPERATING EXPENSES
767,302
638,585
1,363,776
955,983
LOSS
FROM OPERATIONS
( 1,132,202 )
( 367,062 )
( 1,980,981 )
( 811,150 )
OTHER
INCOME
17,041
28,672
46,670
105,190
INTEREST
EXPENSE
( 322,052 )
( 98,737 )
( 556,768 )
( 209,271 )
NET
LOSS
( 1,437,213 )
( 437,127 )
( 2,491,079 )
( 915,231 )
DIVIDEND
ON PREFERRED STOCK
-
-
-
28,260
NET
LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS
$ ( 1,437,213 )
$ ( 437,127 )
$ ( 2,491,079 )
$ ( 943,491 )
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS):
CHANGE
IN FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT
( 37,197 )
936
( 1,786 )
936
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME (LOSS)
$ ( 37,197 )
$ 936
$ ( 1,786 )
$ 936
COMPREHENSIVE
LOSS
$ ( 1,474,410 )
$ ( 436,191 )
$ ( 2,492,865 )
$ ( 914,295 )
Loss per common share:
Net
loss per common share - basic and diluted
$ ( 0.06 )
$ ( 0.02 )
$ ( 0.10 )
$ ( 0.05 )
Weighted
average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
25,026,206
19,758,871
24,947,019
19,739,841
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
5
Blue
Star Foods Corp.
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT) (UNAUDITED)
SIX
MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2022 AND 2021
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Equity
Series
A Preferred Stock $.0001
Common
Stock
Additional
Accumulated
Other
Total
par
value
$.0001
par value
Paid-in
Accumulated
Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Equity
December
31, 2021
-
$ -
24,671,318
$ 2,480
$ 25,102,879
$ ( 16,144,151 )
$ ( 54,240 )
$ 8,906,968
Stock
based compensation
-
-
-
-
193,631
-
-
193,631
Warrants
issued on convertible debt note
-
-
-
-
956,301
-
-
956,301
Common
stock issued for service
-
-
20,385
4
73,967
-
-
73,971
Common
stock issued for asset acquisition
-
-
167,093
17
359,233
-
-
359,250
Common
stock issued from exercise of warrants
-
-
125,000
13
249,987
-
-
250,000
Net
Loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 1,053,866 )
-
( 1,053,866 )
Cumulative
translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
35,411
35,411
March
31, 2022
-
$ -
24,983,796
$ 2,514
$ 26,935,998
$ ( 17,198,017 )
$ ( 18,829 )
$ 9,721,666
Stock
based compensation
-
-
-
-
151,252
-
-
151,252
Common
stock issued for service
-
-
79,816
11
257,351
-
-
257,362
Net
Loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 1,437,213 )
-
( 1,437,213 )
Cumulative
translation adjustment
-
-
-
-
-
-
( 37,197 )
( 37,197 )
June
30, 2022
-
$ -
25,063,612
$ 2,525
$ 27,344,601
$ ( 18,635,230 )
$ ( 56,026 )
$ 8,655,870
Series
A Preferred Stock $.0001 par value
Common
Stock $.0001 par value
Additional
Paid-in
Accumulated
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Total
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Deficit
December
31, 2020
1,413
$ -
19,580,721
$ 1,958
$ 13,488,836
$ ( 13,510,517 )
$ -
$ ( 19,723 )
Stock
based compensation
-
-
-
-
30,319
-
-
30,319
Series
A preferred 8% dividend issued in common stock
-
-
11,975
1
28,259
( 28,260 )
-
-
Common
stock issued for service
-
-
40,465
5
96,242
-
-
96,247
Net
Loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 478,104 )
-
( 478,104 )
Comprehensive
Income
-
$ -
-
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
March
31, 2021
1,413
$ -
19,633,161
$ 1,964
$ 13,643,656
$ ( 14,016,881 )
$ -
$ ( 371,261 )
Beginning balance
1,413
$ -
19,633,161
$ 1,964
$ 13,643,656
$ ( 14,016,881 )
$ -
$ ( 371,261 )
Stock
based compensation
-
-
-
-
66,170
-
-
66,170
Common
stock issued to settle related party interest
-
-
122,217
13
266,869
-
-
266,882
Common
stock issued for cash
-
-
1,286,500
129
2,572,871
-
-
2,573,000
Common
stock issued for service
-
-
37,965
5
231,616
-
-
231,621
Common
stock issued to be held in escrow
-
-
344,957
34
793,366
-
-
793,400
Common
stock issued for Taste of BC acquisition
-
-
987,741
99
2,271,705
-
-
2,271,804
Preferred
stock conversion to Common stock
( 1,413 )
-
706,500
71
( 71 )
-
-
-
Net
Loss
-
-
-
-
-
( 437,127 )
-
( 437,127 )
Comprehensive
Income
-
-
-
-
-
-
936
936
June
30, 2021
-
$ -
23,119,041
$ 2,315
$ 19,846,182
$ ( 14,454,008 )
$ 936
$ 5,395,425
Ending balance
-
$ -
23,119,041
$ 2,315
$ 19,846,182
$ ( 14,454,008 )
$ 936
$ 5,395,425
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
6
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
2022
2021
Six
Months Ended June 30
2022
2021
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net
Loss
$ ( 2,491,079 )
$ ( 915,231 )
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Stock
based compensation
344,883
96,489
Common
stock issued for service
331,333
327,868
Depreciation
of fixed assets
111,017
2,170
Amortization
of intangible assets
138,779
85,320
Amortization
of loan costs
25,000
12,500
Amortization
of debt and warrant discount and issuance costs
430,473
-
Lease
expense
21,441
14,172
Bad
debt expense
322
1,727
Allowance
for inventory obsolescence
-
375
Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts
receivables
( 20,356 )
490,745
Inventories
( 3,570,541 )
1,322,975
Advances
to related parties
( 41,259 )
-
Other
current assets
1,267,295
( 62,504 )
Right
of use liability
( 21,513 )
( 14,245 )
Other
assets
( 75,000 )
( 47,673 )
Accounts
payable and accruals
( 264,072 )
( 797,690 )
Deferred
income
( 664 )
-
Other
current liabilities
( 200,000 )
( 205,291 )
Net
Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities
( 4,013,941 )
311,707
CASH
FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Net
cash paid for acquisition
( 398,482 )
( 790,593 )
Purchases
of fixed assets
( 100,553 )
-
Net
Cash (Used in) Investing Activities
( 499,035 )
( 790,593 )
CASH
FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds
from common stock warrants exercised
250,000
2,573,000
Proceeds
from working capital line of credit
9,121,458
4,323,678
Proceeds
from PPP loan
-
371,944
Proceeds
from convertible debt
4,762,855
-
Repayments
of working capital line of credit
( 8,038,337 )
( 5,497,627 )
Repayments
of related party notes payable
( 145,000 )
-
Payment
of loan costs
( 25,000 )
-
Net
Cash Provided by Financing Activities
5,925,976
1,770,995
Effect
of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
17,365
936
NET
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
1,430,365
1,293,045
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – BEGINNING OF PERIOD
1,155,513
337,687
CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS – END OF PERIOD
$ 2,585,878
$ 1,630,732
Supplemental
Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Cash
paid for interest
$ 128,491
$ 339,747
SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES
Series
A preferred 8% dividend issued in common stock
-
28,260
Operating
lease assets recognized in exchange for operating lease liabilities
185,135
-
Preferred
shares conversion to common stock
-
71
Common
stock issued for interest payment
-
266,882
Warrants
issued for convertible debt
956,301
-
Common
stock issued for asset acquisition
359,250
3,065,204
Related
party notes recognized from business acquisition
-
162,400
The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited consolidated financial statements
7
NOTES
TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note
1. Company Overview
Blue
Star Foods Corp., a Delaware corporation (“we”, “our”, the “Company”), is an international sustainable
marine protein company based in Miami, Florida that imports, packages and sells refrigerated pasteurized crab meat, and other premium
seafood products. The Company’s main operating business, John Keeler & Co., Inc. (“Keeler & Co.”) was incorporated
in the State of Florida in May 1995. The Company’s current source of revenue is importing blue and red swimming crab meat primarily
from Indonesia, Philippines and China and distributing it in the United States and Canada under several brand names such as Blue Star,
Oceanica, Pacifika, Crab & Go, First Choice, Good Stuff and Coastal Pride Fresh, and steelhead salmon produced under the brand name
Little Cedar Farms for distribution in Canada.
On
November 26, 2019, Keeler & Co., a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger and
Reorganization (the “Coastal Merger Agreement”) with Coastal Pride Company, Inc., a South Carolina corporation, Coastal Pride
Seafood, LLC, a Florida limited liability company and newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Purchaser (the “Acquisition
Subsidiary” and, upon the effective date of the Merger, the “Surviving Company” or “Coastal Pride”), and
The Walter F. Lubkin, Jr. Irrevocable Trust dated January 8, 2003 (the “Trust”), Walter F. Lubkin III (“Lubkin III”),
Tracy Lubkin Greco (“Greco”) and John C. Lubkin (“Lubkin”), constituting all of the shareholders of Coastal Pride
Company, Inc. immediately prior to the Coastal Merger (collectively, the “Sellers”). Pursuant to the terms of the Coastal
Merger Agreement, Coastal Pride Company, Inc. merged with and into the Acquisition Subsidiary, with the Acquisition Subsidiary being
the surviving company (the “Coastal Merger”).
Coastal
Pride is a seafood company, based in Beaufort, South Carolina, that imports pasteurized and fresh crabmeat sourced primarily from Mexico
and Latin America and sells premium branded label crabmeat throughout North America.
On
April 27, 2021, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with TOBC, and Steve Atkinson
and Janet Atkinson (the “Sellers”), the owners of all of the capital stock of TOBC (the “TOBC Shares”), pursuant
to which the Company acquired all of the TOBC Shares from the Sellers for an aggregate purchase price of CAD$ 4,000,000 for: (i) an aggregate
of CAD$ 1,000,000 in cash (with each Seller receiving a pro rata amount based upon the total number of TOBC Shares held by such Seller);
(ii) promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of CAD$ 200,000 (the “Notes”) with the principal amount of each Seller’s
Note based on such Seller’s pro rata portion of the TOBC Shares); and (iii) 987,741 shares of the Company’s common stock
(representing CAD$ 2,800,000 of shares based on USD$ 2.30 per share) with each Seller receiving a pro rata portion of such shares based
upon the total number of TOBC Shares held by such Seller.
On
June 24, 2021, the Purchase Agreement was amended (the “Amendment”), to increase the Purchase Price up to an aggregate of
CAD$ 5,000,000 and the acquisition closed. Pursuant to the Amendment, on August 3, 2021, an aggregate of 344,957 shares of the Company’s
common stock (representing CAD$ 1,000,000 of additional shares calculated at USD$ 2.30 per share) was put in escrow until the 24-month
anniversary of the closing. If, within 24 months of the closing, TOBC has cumulative revenue of at least CAD$ 1,300,000 , the Sellers will receive all of the escrowed shares. If, as of the 24-month anniversary of the closing, TOBC has cumulative revenue of less than CAD$ 1,300,000 , the Sellers will receive a prorated number of the escrowed shares based on the actual cumulative revenue of TOBC as of such date.
TOBC
is a land-based recirculating aquaculture systems salmon farming operation, based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada, which sells its
steelhead salmon to distributors in Canada.
On
February 3, 2022, Coastal Pride entered into an asset purchase agreement with Gault Seafood, LLC, a South Carolina limited liability
company (“Gault Seafood”), and Robert J. Gault II, President of Gault Seafood (“Gault”) pursuant to which Coastal
Pride acquired all of the Seller’s right, title and interest in and to assets relating to Gault Seafood’s soft-shell crab
operations, including intellectual property, equipment, vehicles and other assets used in connection with the soft-shell crab business.
Coastal Pride did not assume any liabilities in connection with the acquisition. The purchase price for the assets consisted of a cash
payment in the amount of $ 359,250 and the issuance of 167,093 shares of common stock of the Company with a fair value of $ 359,250 . Such
shares are subject to a leak-out agreement pursuant to which Gault Seafood may not sell or otherwise transfer the shares until February
3, 2023.
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Note
2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis
of Presentation
The
following unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Accordingly, such interim financial statements do not include all the information and footnotes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for complete annual financial statements.
The information furnished reflects all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring items which are, in the opinion of management,
necessary in order to make the financial statements not misleading. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2021 has been derived from
the Company’s annual financial statements that were audited by an independent registered public accounting firm but does not include
all of the information and footnotes required for complete annual financial statements. These financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022 for a broader discussion of our business and the risks inherent
in such business.
Advances
to Suppliers and Related Party
In
the normal course of business, the Company may advance payments to its suppliers, inclusive of Bacolod Blue Star Export Corp. (“Bacolod”),
a related party based in the Philippines. These advances are in the form of prepayments for products that will ship within a short window
of time. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Company to return products or adjust for quality issues, the Company is issued
a credit by the vendor in the normal course of business and these credits are also reflected against future shipments.
As
of June 30, 2022, and December 31, 2021, the balance due from the related party for future shipments was approximately $ 1,300,000 . No
new purchases have been made from Bacolod during the six months ended June 30, 2022. Cost of revenue related to inventories purchased
from Bacolod represented approximately $ 0 and $ 126 of total cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Revenue
Recognition
The
Company recognizes revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, as
such, we record revenue when our customer obtains control of the promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration
which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The Company’s source of revenue is from importing
blue and red swimming crab meat primarily from Indonesia, the Philippines and China and distributing it in the United States and Canada
under several brand names such as Blue Star, Oceanica, Pacifika, Crab & Go, First Choice, Good Stuff and Coastal Pride Fresh, and
steelhead salmon produced by TOBC under the brand name Little Cedar Farms for distribution in Canada. The Company sells primarily to
food service distributors. The Company also sells its products to wholesalers, retail establishments and seafood distributors.
To
determine revenue recognition for the arrangements that the Company determines are within the scope of Topic 606, the Company performs
the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer by receipt of purchase orders and confirmations sent by the Company
which includes a required line of credit approval process, (2) identify the performance obligations in the contract which includes shipment
of goods to the customer FOB shipping point or destination, (3) determine the transaction price which initiates with the purchase order
received from the customer and confirmation sent by the Company and will include discounts and allowances by customer if any, (4) allocate
the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract which is the shipment of the goods to the customer and transaction
price determined in step 3 above and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation which is when the
Company transfers control of the goods to the customers by shipment or delivery of the products.
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The
Company elected an accounting policy to treat shipping and handling activities as fulfillment activities. Consideration payable to a
customer is recorded as a reduction of the arrangement’s transaction price, thereby reducing the amount of revenue recognized,
unless the payment is for distinct goods or services received from the customer.
Lease
Accounting
We
account for our leases under ASC 842, Leases , which requires all leases to be reported on the balance sheet as right-of-use assets
and lease obligations. We elected the practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance that retained the lease classification
and initial direct costs for any leases that existed prior to adoption of the standard.
We
categorize leases with contractual terms longer than twelve months as either operating or finance. Finance leases are generally those
leases that would allow us to substantially utilize or pay for the entire asset over its estimated life. Assets acquired under finance
leases are recorded in property and equipment, net. All other leases are categorized as operating leases. We did not have any finance
leases as of June 30, 2022. Our leases generally have terms that range from three years for equipment and five years for property. We
elected the accounting policy to include both the lease and non-lease components of our agreements as a single component and account
for them as a lease.
Lease
liabilities are recognized at the present value of the fixed lease payments using a discount rate based on similarly secured borrowings
available to us. Lease assets are recognized based on the initial present value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives,
plus any direct costs from executing the lease. Lease assets are tested for impairment in the same manner as long-lived assets used in
operations. Leasehold improvements are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the lease term.
When
we have the option to extend the lease term, terminate the lease before the contractual expiration date, or purchase the leased asset,
and it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option, we consider these options in determining the classification and measurement
of the lease. Costs associated with operating lease assets are recognized on a straight-line basis within operating expenses over the
term of the lease.
The
table below presents the lease-related assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2022.
Schedule of Lease-related
Assets and Liabilities
June
30, 2022
Assets
Operating
lease assets
$ 234,822
Liabilities
Current
Operating
lease liabilities
$ 60,561
Noncurrent
Operating
lease liabilities
$ 173,753
Supplemental
cash flow information related to leases were as follows:
Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
Six
Months
Ended
June
30, 2022
Cash
paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating
cash flows from operating leases
$ 28,335
ROU
assets recognized in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating
leases
$ 185,135
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The
table below presents the remaining lease term and discount rates for operating leases.
Schedule
of Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rates for Operating Leases
June
30, 2022
Weighted-average
remaining lease term
Operating
leases
4.10
years
Weighted-average
discount rate
Operating
leases
6.6 %
Maturities
of lease liabilities as of June 30, 2022 were as follows:
Schedule of Maturities of Lease Liabilities
Operating
Leases
2022
(six months remaining)
34,115
2023
72,711
2024
61,297
2025
46,237
2026
46,237
Thereafter
11,559
Total
lease payments
272,156
Less:
amount of lease payments representing interest
( 37,842 )
Present
value of future minimum lease payments
$ 234,314
Less:
current obligations under leases
$ ( 60,561 )
Non-current
obligations
$ 173,753
Goodwill
and Other Intangible Assets
The
Company accounts for business combinations under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations,”
where the total purchase price is allocated to the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
their estimated fair values. The purchase price is allocated using the information currently available, and may be adjusted, up to one
year from acquisition date, after obtaining more information regarding, among other things, asset valuations, liabilities assumed, and
revisions to preliminary estimates. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of the tangible and identified intangible assets acquired
less liabilities assumed is recognized as goodwill.
The
Company reviews its indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill for impairment annually or whenever events or circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair value and may not be recoverable. In accordance with its policies, the Company performed
an assessment of indefinite lived intangibles and goodwill and determined there was no impairment for the six months ended June 30, 2022
and 2021.
Long-lived
Assets
The
Company reviews long-lived assets, including finite-lived intangible assets, for indicators of impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable. Cash flows expected to be generated by the related assets are
estimated over the asset’s useful life on an undiscounted basis. If the evaluation indicates that the carrying value of the asset
may not be recoverable, the potential impairment is measured using fair value. Impairment losses for assets to be disposed of, if any,
are based on the estimated proceeds to be received, less costs of disposal.
In
accordance with its policies, the Company performed an assessment of its finite-lived intangibles and recognized an impairment loss on
customer relationships intangible asset of $3 74,300 for the year ended December 31, 2021. No impairment was recognized during the six
months ended June 30, 2022.
Foreign
Currency Exchange Rates Risk
We
manage our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates through our normal operating activities. Our primary focus is
to monitor our exposure to, and manage, the economic foreign currency exchange risks faced by our operations and realized when we exchange
one currency for another. Our operations primarily utilize the U.S. dollar and Canadian dollar as their functional currencies. Movements
in foreign currency exchange rates affect our financial statements.
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Recently
Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
ASU
2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s
Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40).
In
August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt—Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts
in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40). The ASU simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics
of liabilities and equity. The FASB reduced the number of accounting models for convertible debt and convertible preferred stock instruments
and made certain disclosure amendments to improve the information provided to users. In addition, the FASB amended the derivative guidance
for the “own stock” scope exception and certain aspects of the EPS guidance. The guidance is effective for smaller reporting
companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is
permitted, but no earlier than fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The
Company early adopted the ASU effective January 1, 2022 and applied the provisions of the ASU to the convertible note issued during the
six months ended June 30, 2022.
Note
3. Going Concern
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements and notes have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern. For
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company incurred a net loss of $ 2,491,079 , had an accumulated deficit of $ 18,635,230 and a working
capital surplus of $ 3,207,745 , with the current liabilities inclusive of $ 910,000 in stockholder loans that are subordinated to the provider
of the working capital facility, and $ 60,561 in the current portion of the lease liability recognized. These circumstances raise substantial
doubt as to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Company’s ability to continue as a going concern is
dependent upon the Company’s ability to increase revenues, execute on its business plan to acquire complimentary companies, raise
capital, and to continue to sustain adequate working capital to finance its operations. The consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments that might be necessary if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern.
Note
4. Other Current Assets
Other
current assets totaled $ 2,435,366 as of June 30, 2022 and $ 3,702,661 as of December 31, 2021. As of June 30, 2022, approximately $ 2.18
million of the balance was related to prepaid inventory to our suppliers. The remainder of the balance is related to prepaid insurance
and other prepaid expenses.
Note
5. Fixed Assets, Net
Fixed
assets comprised the following:
Schedule of Fixed Assets
June
30,
2022
December
31,
2021
Computer
equipment
$ 96,116
$ 90,707
RAS
system
2,051,284
1,963,734
Automobiles
123,946
23,188
Leasehold
improvements
58,055
4,919
Total
2,329,401
2,082,548
Less:
Accumulated depreciation
( 289,571 )
( 178,145 )
Fixed
assets, net
$ 2,039,830
$ 1,904,403
For
the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, depreciation expense totaled approximately $ 111,000 and $ 2,100 , respectively.
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Note
6. Intangible Assets, Net
The
following table sets forth the components of the Company’s intangible assets as of June 30, 2022:
Schedule of Intangible Assets
Amortization
Period (Years)
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Book Value
Intangible
Assets Subject to amortization
Trademarks
– Coastal Pride
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$ 850,000
$ ( 146,382 )
$ 703,618
Trademarks
– TOBC
15
406,150
( 25,894 )
380,256
Customer
Relationships – Coastal Pride
12
1,486,832
( 282,198 )
1,204,634
Customer
Relationships – TOBC
15
592,979
( 37,806 )
555,173
Non-Compete
Agreements – Coastal Pride
3
40,000
( 25,823 )
14,177
Non-Compete
Agreements – TOBC
4
121,845
( 29,131 )
92,714
Total
$ 3,497,806
$ ( 547,234 )
$ 2,950,572
The
aggregate amortization remaining on the intangible assets as of June 30, 2022 is as follows:
Schedule of Amortization of Intangible Assets
Intangible
Amortization
2022
(6 months remaining)
$
136,649
2023
$
312,974
2024
$
228,487
2025
$
228,487
2026
$
228,487
Thereafter
$
1,815,488
Note
7. Debt
Working
Capital Line of Credit
On
March 31, 2021, Keeler & Co. and Coastal Pride entered into a loan and security agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with Lighthouse
Financial Corp., a North Carolina corporation (“Lighthouse”) pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, Lighthouse made
available to Keeler & Co. and Coastal Pride (together, the “Borrowers”) a $ 5,000,000 revolving line of credit for a term
of thirty-six months, renewable annually for one-year periods thereafter. Amounts due under the line of credit are represented by a revolving
credit note issued to Lighthouse by the Borrowers.
The
advance rate of the revolving line of credit is 85% with respect to eligible accounts receivable and the lower of 60% of the Borrowers’
eligible inventory, or 80% of the net orderly liquidation value, subject to an inventory sublimit of $2,500,000. The inventory portion
of the loan will never exceed 50% of the outstanding balance. Interest on the line of credit is the prime rate (with a floor of 3.25%),
plus 3.75%. The Borrowers paid Lighthouse a facility fee of $50,000 in three instalments of $16,667 in March, April and May 2021 and
will pay an additional facility fee of $25,000 on each anniversary of March 31, 2021. On January 14, 2022, the maximum inventory advance
under the line of credit was adjusted from 50% to 70% until June 30, 2022, 65% to July 31, 2022, 60% to August 31, 2022 and 55% to September
30, 2022 at a monthly fee of 0.25% on the portion of the loan in excess of the 50% advance, in order to increase imports to meet customer
demand. On July 29, 2022, the loan and security agreement was further amended to set the annual interest rate on the outstanding principal
amount at 4.75% above the prime rate and to reduce the monthly required cash flow requirements beginning July 31, 2022. The amendment also updated the maximum inventory advance under the line
of credit to 60% from August 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and 50% thereafter. As
of June 30, 2022, the interest rate was 8.50% .
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The
line of credit is secured by a first priority security interest on all the assets of each Borrower. Pursuant to the terms of a guaranty
agreement, the Company guaranteed the obligations of the Borrowers under the note and John Keeler, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, provided a personal guaranty of up to $ 1,000,000 to Lighthouse. As of June 30, 2022, the Company was in compliance
with all financial covenants under the Loan Agreement. except for the requirement to maintain a greater than $50,000 cash flow in the
months of January, February 2022, and June 2022. Lighthouse has notified the Borrowers as to this default but has elected not to exercise its rights
and remedies under the loan documents with the Borrowers. The outstanding balance owed to Lighthouse as of June 30, 2022 was $ 3,451,321 .
First
West Credit Union CEBA Loan
On
June 24, 2021, the Company assumed a commercial term loan with First West Credit Union Canada Emergency Business Account (“CEBA”)
in the principal amount of CAD$ 60,000 in connection with the acquisition of TOBC. The loan initially bears no interest and is due on
December 31, 2025. The borrower may prepay all or part of the loan commencing November 1, 2022 and, if by December 31, 2022 the Company
has paid 75% of the loan amount, the remaining 25% will be forgiven as per the loan agreement. If less than 75% of the loan amount is
outstanding by December 31, 2022 , the then outstanding balance will be converted to interest only monthly payments at 5.0 %.
John
Keeler Promissory Notes – Subordinated
The
Company had unsecured promissory notes outstanding to John Keeler of approximately $ 910,000 of principal at June 30, 2022 and interest
expense of $ 28,000 and $ 39,100 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These notes are payable on demand, bear an annual interest
rate of 6 % and are subordinated to the Lighthouse note. The Company made principal payments of $ 50,000 during the six months ended June
30, 2022.
Walter
Lubkin Jr. Note – Subordinated
On
November 26, 2019, the Company issued a five-year unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $ 500,000 to Walter Lubkin Jr.
as part of the purchase price for the Coastal Pride acquisition. The note bears interest at the rate of 4 % per annum and is payable quarterly
in an amount equal to the lesser of (i) $25,000 or (ii) 25% of the EBITDA of Coastal Pride, as determined on the first day of each quarter .
The first payment was scheduled for February 26, 2020, however, the EBITDA generated for Coastal Pride during the preceding quarter did
not warrant a principal payment. This note is subordinated to the working capital line of credit. Principal payments are permitted so
long as the borrower is not in default of its working capital line of credit.
On
October 8, 2021, $ 34,205 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
February 1, 2022, $ 29,789 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
April 28, 2022, $ 4,523 of the outstanding accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
Interest
expense for the Walter Lubkin Jr. note totaled approximately $ 9,000 and $ 9,900 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Walter
Lubkin III Convertible Note – Subordinated
On
November 26, 2019, the Company issued a thirty-nine-month unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $ 87,842 to Walter Lubkin
III as part the purchase price for the Coastal Pride acquisition. The note bears interest at the rate of 4 % per annum. The note is payable
in equal quarterly payments over six quarters beginning August 26, 2021. At the election of the holder, at any time after the first anniversary
of the issuance of the note, the then outstanding principal and accrued interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock
at a rate of $ 2.00 per share. This note is subordinated to the working capital line of credit. Principal payments are permitted so long
as the borrower is not in default of its working capital line of credit.
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On
October 8, 2021, $ 16,257 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
February 1, 2022, $ 15,378 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
April 28, 2022, $ 15,267 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
Interest
expense for the Walter Lubkin III note totaled approximately $ 1,100 and $ 1,700 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Tracy
Greco Convertible Note – Subordinated
On
November 26, 2019, the Company issued a thirty-nine-month unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $ 71,372 to Tracy Greco
as part of the purchase price for the Coastal Pride acquisition. The note bears interest at the rate of 4 % per annum. The note is payable
in equal quarterly payments over six quarters beginning August 26, 2021. At the election of the holder, at any time after the first anniversary
of the issuance of the note, the then outstanding principal and accrued interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock
at a rate of $2.00 per share. This note is subordinated to the working capital line of credit. Principal payments are permitted so long
as the borrower is not in default of its working capital line of credit.
On
October 8, 2021, $ 13,209 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
February 1, 2022, $ 12,494 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
April 28, 2022, $ 12,405 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
Interest
expense for the Tracy Greco note totaled approximately $ 900 and $ 1,400 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
John
Lubkin Convertible Note – Subordinated
On
November 26, 2019, the Company issued a thirty-nine-month unsecured promissory note in the principal amount of $ 50,786 to John Lubkin
as part the Coastal Pride acquisition. The note bears interest at the rate of 4 % per annum. The note is payable in equal quarterly payments
over six quarters beginning August 26, 2021 . At the election of the holder, at any time after the first anniversary of the issuance of
the note, the then outstanding principal and accrued interest may be converted into the Company’s common stock at a rate of $ 2.00
per share. This note is subordinated to the working capital line of credit. Principal payments are permitted so long as the borrower
is not in default of its working capital line of credit.
On
October 8, 2021, $ 9,399 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
February 1, 2022, $ 8,891 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
On
April 28, 2022, $ 8,827 of the outstanding principal and accrued interest to date was paid on the note by the Company.
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Interest
expense for the John Lubkin note totaled approximately $ 600 and $ 1,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Lind
Global Fund II LP investment
On
January 24, 2022, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lind Global Fund II LP, a Delaware limited partnership
(“Lind”), pursuant to which the Company issued Lind a secured, two-year, interest free convertible promissory note in the
principal amount of $ 5,750,000 and a five -year warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 4.50 per
share, subject to customary adjustments. The warrant provides for cashless exercise and for full ratchet anti-dilution if the Company
issues securities at less than $ 4.50 per share. In connection with the issuance of the note and the warrant, the Company paid a $ 150,000
commitment fee to Lind and $ 87,144 of debt issuance costs. The Company recorded a total of $ 1,943,445 debt discount at issuance of the
debt, including original issuance discount of $ 750,000 , commitment fee $ 150,000 , $ 87,144 direct issuance cost, and $ 956,301 related to
warrants issued. Amortization expense recorded in interest expense totaled $ 430,473 during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
The
outstanding principal under the note is payable commencing July 24, 2022, in 18 consecutive monthly installments of $ 333,333 , at the
Company’s option, in cash or shares of common stock at a price (the “Repayment Share Price”) based on 90% of the five
lowest volume weighted average prices (“VWAP”) during the 20-days prior to the payment date with a floor price of $1.50 per
share (the “Floor Price”), or a combination of cash and stock provided that if at any time the Repayment Share Price is deemed
to be the Floor Price, then in addition to shares, the Company will pay Lind an additional amount in cash as determined pursuant to a
formula contained in the note .
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company granted Lind a first priority security interest and lien on all of its assets,
including a pledge on its shares in John Keeler & Co. Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, pursuant to a security agreement and a stock
pledge agreement with Lind, dated January 24, 2022. Each subsidiary of the Company also granted a second priority security interest in
all of its respective assets.
The
note is mandatorily payable prior to maturity if the Company issues any preferred stock (with certain exceptions described in the note)
or, if the Company or its subsidiaries issues any indebtedness other than certain amounts under the current line of credit facility with
Lighthouse. The Company also agreed not to issue or sell any securities with a conversion, exercise or other price based on a discount
to the trading prices of the Company’s stock or to grant the right to receive additional securities based on future transactions
of the Company on terms more favorable than those granted to Lind, with certain exceptions.
If
the Company fails to maintain the listing and trading of its common stock, the note will become due and payable and Lind may convert
all or a portion of the outstanding principal at the lower of the then current conversion price and 80 % of the average of the 3-day VWAP
during the 20 days prior to delivery of the conversion notice.
If
the Company engages in capital raising transactions, Lind has the right to purchase up to 10 % of the new securities.
The
note is convertible into common stock at $ 5.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments, at any time after the earlier of six months
from issuance or the date the registration statement is effective; provided that no such conversion may be made that would result in
beneficial ownership by Lind and its affiliates of more than 4.99 % of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. If shares
are issued by the Company at less than the conversion price, the conversion price will be reduced to such price.
Upon
a change of control of the Company, as defined in the note, Lind has the right to require the Company to prepay 10% of the outstanding
principal amount of the note. The Company may prepay the outstanding principal amount of the note, provided Lind may convert up to 25%
of the principal amount of the note at a price per share equal to the lesser of the Repayment Share Price or the conversion price . The
Note contains certain negative covenants, including restricting the Company from certain distributions, stock repurchases, borrowing,
sale of assets, loans and exchange offers.
Upon
an event of default as described in the note, the note will become immediately due and payable at a default interest rate of 125 % of
the then outstanding principal amount. Upon a default, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount may be converted into shares
of common stock by Lind at the lower of the conversion price and 80 % of the average of the three lowest daily VWAPs.
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Note
8. Business Combination
Acquisition
of Taste of BC Aquafarms
On
June 24, 2021, the Company consummated the acquisition of TOBC and TOBC became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition
was accounted for as a business combination under the provisions of ASC 805. The aggregate purchase price of CAD$ 5,000,000 was paid as
follows: (i) an aggregate of CAD$ 1,000,000 in cash to the Sellers; (ii) promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of CAD$ 200,000
to the Sellers; (iii) 987,741 shares of the Company’s common stock and an aggregate of 344,957 shares of the Company’s common
stock were issued on August 3, 2021 and put in escrow until June 24, 2023. If, within 24 months of the closing, TOBC has cumulative revenue of at least CAD$ 1,300,000 , the Sellers will receive all of the escrowed shares. If, as of the 24-month anniversary of the closing, TOBC has cumulative revenue of less than CAD$ 1,300,000 , the Sellers will receive a prorated number of the escrowed shares based on the actual cumulative revenue of TOBC as of such date.
The
transaction costs incurred in connection with the acquisition of TOBC amounted to $ 31,000 which were expensed as incurred.
Fair
Value of Consideration Transferred and Recording of Assets Acquired
The
following table summarizes the acquisition date fair value of the consideration paid, identifiable assets acquired, and liabilities assumed.
Schedule
of Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Consideration
Paid:
Cash
$ 814,000
Common
stock, 987,741 shares of common stock of the Company
1,975,483
Promissory
notes to Sellers
162,400
Contingent
consideration - Common stock, 344,957 shares of common stock of the Company in escrow
689,914
Fair value of total
consideration
$ 3,641,797
Purchase
Price Allocation:
Tangible
assets acquired
$ 2,137,650
Trademarks
406,150
Customer
relationships
592,979
Non-compete
agreements
121,845
Goodwill
836,669
Liabilities
assumed
( 453,496 )
Fair
market value of net assets acquired
$ 3,641,797
In
determining the fair value of the common stock issued, the Company considered the value of the stock as estimated by the Company at the
time of closing which was determined to be $ 2.00 , based on the Company’s private placement offering price.
Liabilities
assumed included three mortgage loans of approximately CAD$ 490,000 which were paid off by the Company on July 9, 2021. The Company has
one commercial loan outstanding for CAD$ 60,000 which is due on December 31, 2025.
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Unaudited
Pro Forma Information
The
following unaudited pro forma information assumes the business acquisition occurred on January 1, 2021. Depreciation and amortization
have been included in the calculation of the below pro forma information based upon the actual acquisition costs.
Schedule of Proforma Information
Three Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Six
Months Ended
June 30, 2021
Revenue
$
2,328,746
$ 4,936,796
Net
loss attributable to common shareholders
$
205,833
$ 767,791
Basic
and diluted loss per share
$
( 0.01
)
$ ( 0.04 )
The
information included in the pro forma amounts is derived from historical information obtained from the Sellers of the business.
Note
9. Stockholders’ Equity
On
July 21, 2021, the Company entered into a consulting agreement as amended on November 10, 2021, with Intelligent Investments I, LLC (“Intelligent”).
In consideration for consulting services, the Company agreed to issue Intelligent a total of 52,326 shares of common stock with a fair
value of $ 171,106 which is amortized to expense over the term of the agreement. The Company recognized stock compensation expense of
$ 68,442 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 in connection with these shares.
On
January 24, 2022, the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock to an investor upon the exercise of warrants for total proceeds of
$ 250,000 .
On
February 3, 2022, the Company issued 167,093 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 359,250 to Gault Seafood as partial consideration
for the purchase of certain of its assets.
On
March 31, 2022, the Company issued 15,385 shares of common stock to Intelligent Investments I LLC, with a fair value of $ 30,000 , for
legal services provided to the Company.
On
March 31, 2022, the Company issued 5,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 9,750 to TraDigital Marketing Group for consulting
services provided to the Company.
On
April 1, 2022, the Company issued 2,871 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital LLC
(“Clear Think Capital”) for consulting services provided to the Company.
On
April 4, 2022, the Company issued 9,569 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 20,000 to SRAX, Inc. for consulting services provided
to the Company which is amortized to expense over the term of the agreement. The Company recognized stock compensation expense of $ 5,000
for the six months ended June 30, 2022 in connection with these shares.
On
April 5, 2022, the Company issued an aggregate of 24,816 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 156,341 to Newbridge Securities
Corporation and its affiliates for consulting services provided to the Company.
On
May 1, 2022, the Company issued 3,922 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital for consulting
services provided to the Company.
On
June 1, 2022, the Company issued 4,444 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital for
consulting services provided to the Company.
On
June 3, 2022, the Company issued 10,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 13,800 to TraDigital Marketing Group for consulting
services provided to the Company.
On
June 30, 2022, the Company issued 24,194 shares of common stock to Intelligent Investments I LLC, with a fair value of $ 30,000 , for legal
services provided to the Company.
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Note
10. Options
The
following table represents option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022:
Schedule
of Option Activity
Number
of Options
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual
Life in
Years
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding
– December 31, 2021
4,429,680
$ 2.00
6.23
Exercisable
– December 31, 2021
3,807,127
$ 2.00
6.83
$ -
Granted
175,000
$ -
Forfeited
-
$ -
Vested
4,065,380
Outstanding
– June 30, 2022
4,604,680
$ 2.00
5.71
Exercisable
– June 30, 2022
4,065,380
$ 2.00
5.77
$ -
On
April 20, 2022, the Company’s existing directors and two newly appointed directors each entered into a one-year director service
agreement with the Company, which will automatically renew for successive one-year terms unless either party notifies the other of its
desire not to renew the agreement at least 30 days prior to the end of the then current term, or unless earlier terminated in accordance
with the terms of the agreement. As compensation for serving on the Board of Directors, each director will be entitled to a $ 25,000 annual
stock grant and for serving on a Committee of the Board, an additional $ 5,000 annual stock grant, both based upon the closing sales price
of the common stock on the last trading day of the calendar year. Each director who serves as chairman of the Audit Committee, Compensation
Committee and Nominating and Governance Committee will be entitled to an additional $ 15,000 , $ 10,000 and $ 7,500 annual stock grant, respectively.
As additional consideration for such Board service, on April 20, 2022, each director was granted a five-year option to purchase 25,000
shares of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $ 2.00 per share, which shares will vest in equal quarterly installments
of 1,250 shares during the term of the option. The agreement also includes customary confidentiality provisions and one-year non-competition
and non-solicitation provisions.
Under the Black-Scholes option pricing model, the
fair value of the 175,000
options granted during the six months ended June 30, 2022 is estimated at $ 84,334
on the date of grant using the following assumptions: stock price of $ 1.57
at the grant date, exercise price of the option, option term, volatility rate of 39.23 %
and risk-free interest rate of 2.87 % .
The unrecognized portion of the expense remaining at June 30, 2022 is $ 81,054
which is expected to be recognized to expense over a period of 5 years.
For
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recognized $ 344,883 of compensation expense for vested stock options issued to directors,
contractors and employees during 2019 to 2021 and accrued a portion of the 2022 stock grants to directors and officers. The non-vested
options outstanding are 539,983 as of June 30, 2022.
Note
11. Warrants
The
following table represents warrant activity for the six months ended June 30, 2022:
Schedule
of Warrant Activity
Number
of Warrants
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual
Life in
Years
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding
– December 31, 2021
1,538,500
$ 2.11
2.50
Exercisable
– December 31, 2021
1,538,500
$ 2.11
2.50
$ -
Granted
1,000,000
$ -
Exercised
( 125,000 )
$ 2.00
Forfeited
or Expired
-
$ -
Outstanding
– June 30, 2022
2,413,500
$ 3.11
1.83
Exercisable
– June 30, 2022
2,413,500
$ 3.11
1.83
$ -
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On
January 24, 2022, in connection with the issuance of the $ 5,750,000 promissory note to Lind pursuant to a securities purchase agreement,
the Company issued Lind a five -year warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 4.50 per share. The
warrant provides for cashless exercise and full ratchet anti-dilution if the Company issues securities at less than $ 4.50 per share.
Under the Black-Scholes pricing model, the fair value of the warrants issued to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock was estimated
at $ 1,412,213 on the date of issuance of the warrant using the following assumptions: stock price of $ 3.97 at the date of the agreement,
exercise price of the warrant, warrant term, volatility rate of 43.21 % and risk-free interest rate of 1.53 % from the Department of Treasury.
The relative fair value of $ 956,031 was calculated using the net proceeds of the convertible note and accounted for as paid in capital.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company issued 125,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 2.00 to an investor upon
exercise of warrants.
Note
12. Commitment and Contingencies
Office
lease
The
Company leased its Miami office and warehouse facility from JK Real Estate, a related party through common family beneficial ownership.
The lease which had a 20 -year term, expiring in July 2021 , was terminated on December 31, 2020, upon the sale of the facility to an unrelated
third-party. In connection with the sale, the Company retained approximately 4,756 square feet of such space, rent-free for 12 months.
On January 1, 2022, the Company entered into a verbal month-to-month lease agreement for its executive offices with an unrelated third
party. The Company has paid $ 29,000 to date under this lease.
Coastal
Pride leases approximately 1,100 square feet of office space in Beaufort, South Carolina. This office space consists of two leases with
related parties that expire in 2024.
On
February 3, 2022, in connection with the acquisition of certain assets of Gault, the Company entered into a one-year lease agreement
for 9,050 square feet from Gault in Beaufort, South Carolina for $ 1,000 per month until a new facility is completed.
TOBC’s
facilities are on land leased to TOBC for approximately $ 2,500 per month plus taxes from Steve and Janet Atkinson, the former TOBC owners,
under a lease agreement that expired December 2021 . On April 1, 2022, the lease was renewed with Steve and Janet Atkinson for approximately
$ 2,000 per month plus taxes and an additional new lease was entered into with Kathryn Atkinson for approximately $ 1,800 per month plus
taxes. Both leases expire in 2027 .
Rental
and equipment lease expenses amounted to approximately $ 77,600 and $ 28,400 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Legal
The
Company has reached a settlement agreement with a former employee. Although the agreement is not finalized, the Company has reserved
$ 70,000 , representing the entire amount of the settlement.
Note
13. COVID-19 Pandemic
On
March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had become a pandemic, and on March 13,
2020, the U.S. President declared a National Emergency concerning the disease. Additionally, in March 2020, state governments in the
Company’s geographic operating area began instituting preventative shut down measures in order to combat the novel coronavirus
pandemic. The coronavirus and actions taken to mitigate the spread of it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact
on the economies and financial markets of the geographical areas in which the Company operates. On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid,
Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) was enacted to amongst other provisions, provide emergency assistance for individuals,
families and businesses affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic for 2020 and into 2021. The Company’s business not being deemed
essential resulted in decreased financial performance that may not be indicative of future financial results. Government-mandated closures
of businesses and shipping delays have affected our sales and inventory purchases. The Company continues to face uncertainty and increased
risks concerning its employees, customers, supply chain and government regulation. In 2022, the Company’s sales and supply continue
to be adversely affected due to COVID-19 and plans continue to be developed to ensure a prompt response is given to address the effects
of the pandemic.
Note
14. Subsequent Events
On
July 1, 2022, the Company issued 4,839 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital for
consulting services provided to the Company.
On
July 24, 2022, the Company paid Lind $ 333,333 of principal under the outstanding $ 5,750,000 convertible promissory note.
On
August 1, 2022, the Company issued 4,615 shares of common stock with a fair value of $ 6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital for
consulting services provided to the Company.
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ITEM
2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forward-Looking
Statements
The
following management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the related notes
thereto. The management’s discussion and analysis contain forward-looking statements, such as statements of our plans, objectives,
expectations and intentions. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. When used, the
words “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “target,” “estimate,”
“expect” and the like, and/or future tense or conditional constructions (“will,” “may,” “could,”
“should,” etc.), or similar expressions, identify certain of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements
are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2022, as updated in subsequent filings we have made with the SEC that could cause
actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Our actual results and
the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors.
We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of
this Quarterly Report.
Basis
of Presentation
The
following discussion highlights our results of operations and the principal factors that have affected our financial condition as well
as our liquidity and capital resources for the periods described and provides information that management believes is relevant for an
assessment and understanding of the statements of financial condition and results of operations presented herein. The following discussion
and analysis are based on our unaudited financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report, which we have prepared in accordance
with United States generally accepted accounting principles. You should read the discussion and analysis together with such financial
statements and the related notes thereto.
Overview
We
are an international seafood company that imports, packages and sells refrigerated pasteurized crab meat, and other premium seafood products.
Our current source of revenue is from importing blue and red swimming crab meat primarily from Indonesia, the Philippines and China and
distributing it in the United States and Canada under several brand names such as Blue Star, Oceanica, Pacifika, Crab & Go, First
Choice, Good Stuff and Coastal Pride Fresh, and steelhead salmon produced under the brand name Little Cedar Farms for distribution in
Canada. The crab meat which we import is processed in 13 plants throughout Southeast Asia. Our suppliers are primarily via co-packing
relationships, including two affiliated suppliers. We sell primarily to food service distributors. We also sell our products to wholesalers,
retail establishments and seafood distributors.
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Recent
Developments
On
June 21, 2022, the SEC declared effective the registration statement on Form S-3 relating to the resale by Lind Global Fund II LP, a
Delaware limited partnership (“Lind”), of up to 4,833,333 shares of the Company’s common stock issuable in connection
with the $5,750,000 senior secured promissory note and five-year warrant issued to Lind by the Company.
COVID-19
The
current COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected our business operations, including disruptions and restrictions on our ability to travel
or to distribute our seafood products, as well as temporary closures of our facilities. Any such disruption or delay may impact our sales
and operating results. In addition, COVID-19 has resulted in a widespread health crisis that adversely affected the economies and financial
markets of many other countries. As a result of COVID-19, the Company has experienced a decrease in revenue for the six months ended
June 30, 2022.
As
a result of the business interruption experienced to date, management has taken steps to reduce expenses across all areas of its operations,
including payroll, marketing, sales and warehousing expenses. The extent to which we are affected by COVID-19 will largely depend on
future developments and restrictions which may disrupt interactions with customers, suppliers, staff and advisors which cannot be accurately
predicted, including the duration and scope of the pandemic, governmental and business responses to the pandemic and the impact on the
global economy, our customers’ demand for our products, and our ability to provide our products. We continue to monitor the effects
of the pandemic on our business.
Results
of Operations
The
information set forth below should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and accompanying notes elsewhere in this Report.
Three
months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Net
Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022 increased 39.0% to $2,958,866 as compared to $2,129,389 for the three months
ended June 30, 2021 as a result of higher market prices of our products together with sales of our new TOBC and soft-shell crab operations.
Cost
of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022 increased to $2,621,112 as compared to $1,559,490 for
the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is attributable to price increases.
Gross
Profit . Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2022 decreased to $337,754 as compared to $569,899 in the three months ended
June 30, 2021. This decrease is attributable to higher market prices and higher cost of goods sold.
Commissions
Expense. Commissions expense increased to $21,377 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $13,606 for the three months ended
June 30, 2021. This increase was due to higher commissionable revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
Salaries
and Wages Expense . Salaries and wages expense increased to $571,076 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $228,859
for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is mainly attributable to the acquisition of TOBC and soft-shell crab operations.
Depreciation
and Amortization . Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $110,201 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared
to $55,911 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is attributable to higher depreciation due to the acquisition of TOBC
and soft-shell crab operations.
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Other
Operating Expense. Other operating expense increased to $767,302 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $638,585 for the three
months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is mainly attributable to legal and professional fees and stock compensation expense associated
with the acquisition of the soft-shell crab operations.
Other
Income . Other income decreased for the three months ended June 30, 2022 to $17,041 from $28,672 for the three months ended June 30,
2021. This decrease is mainly attributable to the ACF Finco I, LP (“ACF”) loan paid off in 2021 and eliminating the loan
commitment settlement.
Interest
Expense. Interest expense increased to $322,052 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $98,737 for the three months ended
June 30, 2021. The increase is attributable to the amortization of Lind convertible debt discount.
Net
Loss. Net loss was $1,437,213 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $437,127 for the three months ended June 30,
2021. The increase in net loss is primarily attributable to increases in salaries and wages and other expenses in connection with the
acquisition of the soft-shell crab operations and amortization of Lind convertible debt discount.
Six
months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021
Net
Revenue. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased 79.5% to $8,283,168 as compared to $4,615,280 for the six months
ended June 30, 2021 as a result of higher market prices of our products together with sales of our new TOBC and soft-shell crab operations.
Cost
of Goods Sold. Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2022 increased to $7,457,675 as compared to $3,742,602 for the
six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is attributable to price increases of our products and increase of sales.
Gross
Profit . Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2022 decreased to $825,493 as compared to $872,678 in the six months ended
June 30, 2021. This decrease is attributable to higher market prices and higher cost of goods sold.
Commissions
Expense. Commissions expense increased to $21,377 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $18,400 for the six months ended June
30, 2021. This increase was due to higher commissionable revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Salaries
and Wages Expense . Salaries and wages expense increased to $1,146,525 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $609,455
for the six months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is mainly attributable to the acquisition of TOBC and soft-shell crab operations.
Depreciation
and Amortization . Depreciation and amortization expense increased to $274,796 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared
to $99,990 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase is attributable to higher depreciation due to the acquisition of TOBC
and soft-shell crab operations.
Other
Operating Expense. Other operating expense increased to $1,363,776 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $955,983 for the six
months ended June 30, 2021. This increase is mainly attributable to legal and professional fees and stock compensation expense associated
with the acquisition of the soft-shell crab operations.
Other
Income . Other income decreased for the six months ended June 30, 2022 to $46,670 from $105,190 for the six months ended June 30,
2021. This decrease is mainly attributable to the ACF loan paid off in 2021 and eliminating the loan commitment settlement.
Interest
Expense. Interest expense increased to $556,768 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 from $209,271 for the six months ended June
30, 2021. This increase is attributable to the amortization of Lind convertible debt discount.
Net
Loss. Net loss was $2,491,079 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to $915,231 for the six months ended June 30, 2021.
This increase in net loss is primarily attributable to increases in salaries and wages and other expenses in connection with the acquisition
of the soft-shell crab operations and amortization of Lind convertible debt discount.
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Liquidity
and Capital Resources
The
Company had cash of $2,585,878 as of June 30, 2022. At June 30, 2022, the Company had a working capital surplus of $3,207,745, including
$910,000 in stockholder loans that are subordinated to its working capital line of credit, and the Company’s primary sources of
liquidity consisted of inventory of $5,689,982 and accounts receivable of $1,251,215.
The
Company has historically financed its operations through the cash flow generated from operations, capital investment, notes payable and
a working capital line of credit.
The
COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant disruptions to the global financial markets. The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues
to evolve, is highly uncertain and subject to change. The Company continues to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its operations
and financial. While significant uncertainty remains, the Company believes that the COVID-19 outbreak will continue to have a negative
impact on the ability to raise financing and access capital.
Cash
(Used in) Provided by Operating Activities. Cash used in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $4,013,941
as compared to cash provided by operating activities of $311,707 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease is attributable
to the decrease in the changes in inventory of $4,893,516 and receivables of $511,101 netted against the increase in other current assets
of $1,329,799 and payables of $533,618 for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Cash
(Used in) Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $499,035 as compared
to cash used in investing activities of $790,593 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The decrease was mainly attributable to the
acquisition of the soft-shell crab operation for the six months ended June 30, 2022 netted against the TOBC acquisition completed during
the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Cash
Provided by Financing Activities. Cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2022 was $5,925,976 as
compared to cash provided by financing activities of $1,770,995 for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The increase is mainly attributable
to convertible debt net proceeds of $4,762,855.
Working
Capital Line of Credit
On
March 31, 2021, Keeler & Co. and Coastal Pride entered into a loan and security agreement (“Loan Agreement”) with Lighthouse
Financial Corp., a North Carolina corporation (“Lighthouse”) pursuant to the terms of the Loan Agreement, Lighthouse made
available to Keeler & Co. and Coastal Pride (together, the “Borrowers”) a $5,000,000 revolving line of credit for a term
of thirty-six months, renewable annually for one-year periods thereafter. Amounts due under the line of credit are represented by a revolving
credit note issued to Lighthouse by the Borrowers. As of March 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under
the Loan Agreement, except for the requirement to maintain a greater than $50,000 cash flow. Lighthouse has notified the Borrowers as
to this default but has elected not to exercise its rights and remedies under the loan documents with the Borrowers.
The
advance rate of the revolving line of credit is 85% with respect to eligible accounts receivable and the lower of 60% of the
Borrowers’ eligible inventory, or 80% of the net orderly liquidation value, subject to an inventory sublimit of $2,500,000.
The inventory portion of the loan will never exceed 50% of the outstanding balance. Interest on the line of credit is the prime rate
(with a floor of 3.25%), plus 3.75%. The Borrowers paid Lighthouse a facility fee of $50,000 in three instalments of $16,667 on
March, April and May 2021 and paid an additional facility fee of $25,000 on March 31, 2022, which will continue to be required on
each anniversary of March 31, 2021. In an effort to increase imports to meet customer demand, on January 14, 2022, the maximum
inventory advance under the line of credit was adjusted from 50% to 70% until June 30, 2022, 65% to July 31, 2022, 60% to August 31,
2022 and 55% to September 30, 2022 at a monthly fee of 0.25% on the portion of the loan in excess of the 50% advance. On July 29,
2022, the loan and security agreement was further amended to set the annual interest rate on the outstanding principal amount at
4.75% above the prime rate and to reduce the monthly required cash flow requirements beginning July 31, 2022. The amendment also
updated the maximum inventory advance under the line of credit to 60% from August 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 and 50%
thereafter. As of June 30, 2022, the interest rate was 8.50%.
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The
line of credit is secured by a first priority security interest on all the assets of each Borrower. Pursuant to the terms of a guaranty
agreement, the Company guaranteed the obligations of the Borrowers under the note and John Keeler, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, provided a personal guaranty of up to $1,000,000 to Lighthouse.
The
outstanding balance owed to Lighthouse as of June 30, 2022 was $3,451,321.
John
Keeler Promissory Notes – Subordinated
From
January 2006 through May 2017, Keeler & Co issued 6% demand promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $2,910,000 to John
Keeler, our Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman. As of June 30, 2022, approximately $910,000 of principal remains outstanding
and approximately $28,000 of interest was paid under the notes during the six months ended June 30, 2022. These notes are subordinated
to the Lighthouse note. After satisfaction of the terms of the subordination, the Company may prepay the notes at any time first against
interest due thereunder. If an event of default occurs under the notes, interest will accrue at 18% per annum and if not paid within
10 days of payment becoming due, the holder of the note is entitled to a late fee of 5% of the amount of payment not timely made. The
Company made principal payments of $50,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2022.
Underwritten
Offering
On
November 2, 2021, the Company entered into an underwriting agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with Newbridge Securities
Corporation (“Newbridge”), as representative of the underwriters listed therein (the “Underwriters”), pursuant
to which the Company agreed to sell to the Underwriters in a firm commitment underwritten public offering (the “Offering”)
an aggregate of 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, at a public offering price of $5.00 per share. In addition, the Underwriters
were granted an over-allotment option (the “Over-allotment Option”) for a period of 45 days to purchase up to an additional
120,000 shares of common stock. The Offering closed on November 5, 2021 and the common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market
under the symbol “BSFC” on November 3, 2021. The Over-allotment Option was not exercised by the Underwriters.
The
net proceeds to the Company from the Offering, after deducting the underwriting discount, the underwriters’ fees and expenses and
the Company’s estimated Offering expenses, were approximately $3,600,000. The Company is using the net proceeds from the Offering
for general corporate purposes, including working capital, operating expenses, and capital expenditures. The Company may also use a portion
of the net proceeds to acquire or make investments in businesses, products, and offerings, although the Company does not have agreements
or commitments for any material acquisitions or investments at this time.
In
addition, pursuant to the terms of the Underwriting Agreement and related “lock-up” agreements, each director, executive
officer, and beneficial owners of over 10% of the Company’s common stock (for a period of 180 days after the date of the final
prospectus relating to the Offering), have agreed, subject to customary exceptions, not to sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of securities
of the Company, without the prior written consent of Newbridge.
On
November 5, 2021, in connection with the Offering, the Company issued a warrant to purchase an aggregate of 56,000 shares of common stock
at an exercise price of $5.00 per share to Newbridge. Such warrant is exercisable on a date which is 180 days from the closing of the
Offering and expires on November 11, 2024.
Lind
Global Fund II LP investment
On
January 24, 2022, we entered into a securities purchase agreement with Lind, a Delaware limited partnership (“Lind”), pursuant
to which the Company issued Lind a secured, two-year, interest free convertible promissory note in the principal amount of $5,750,000
and a five-year warrant to purchase 1,000,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $4.50 per share, subject to customary adjustments.
The warrant provides for cashless exercise and for full ratchet anti-dilution if the Company issues securities at less than $4.50 per
share. In connection with the issuance of the note and the warrant, the Company paid a $150,000 commitment fee to Lind and approximately
$87,000 of debt issuance costs.
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The
outstanding principal under the note is payable commencing July 24, 2022, in 18 consecutive monthly installments of $333,333, at the
Company’s option, in cash or shares of common stock at a price (the “Repayment Share Price”) based on 90% of the five
lowest volume weighted average prices (“VWAP”) during the 20-days prior to the payment date with a floor price of $1.50 per
share (the “Floor Price”), or a combination of cash and stock provided that if at any time the Repayment Share Price is deemed
to be the Floor Price, then in addition to shares, the Company will pay Lind an additional amount in cash as determined pursuant to a
formula contained in the note.
In
connection with the issuance of the note, the Company granted Lind a first priority security interest and lien on all of its assets,
including a pledge on its shares in John Keeler & Co. Inc., its wholly-owned subsidiary, pursuant to a security agreement and a stock
pledge agreement with Lind, dated January 24, 2022. Each subsidiary of the Company also granted a second priority security interest in
all of its respective assets.
The
note is mandatorily payable prior to maturity if the Company issues any preferred stock (with certain exceptions described in the note)
or, if the Company or its subsidiaries issues any indebtedness other than certain amounts under the current line of credit facility with
Lighthouse. The Company also agreed not to issue or sell any securities with a conversion, exercise or other price based on a discount
to the trading prices of the Company’s stock or to grant the right to receive additional securities based on future transactions
of the Company on terms more favorable than those granted to Lind, with certain exceptions.
If
the Company fails to maintain the listing and trading of its common stock, the note will become due and payable and Lind may convert
all or a portion of the outstanding principal at the lower of the then current conversion price and 80% of the average of the 3-day VWAP
during the 20 days prior to delivery of the conversion notice.
If
the Company engages in capital raising transactions, Lind has the right to purchase up to 10% of the new securities.
The
note is convertible into common stock at $5.00 per share, subject to certain adjustments, at any time after the earlier of six months
from issuance or the date the registration statement is effective; provided that no such conversion may be made that would result in
beneficial ownership by Lind and its affiliates of more than 4.99% of the Company’s outstanding shares of common stock. If shares
are issued by the Company at less than the conversion price, the conversion price will be reduced to such price.
Upon
a change of control of the Company, as defined in the note, Lind has the right to require the Company to prepay 10% of the outstanding
principal amount of the note. The Company may prepay the outstanding principal amount of the note, provided Lind may convert up to 25%
of the principal amount of the note at a price per share equal to the lesser of the Repayment Share Price or the conversion price. The
Note contains certain negative covenants, including restricting the Company from certain distributions, stock repurchases, borrowing,
sale of assets, loans and exchange offers.
Upon
an event of default as described in the note, the note will become immediately due and payable at a default interest rate of 125% of
the then outstanding principal amount. Upon a default, all or a portion of the outstanding principal amount may be converted into shares
of common stock by Lind at the lower of the conversion price and 80% of the average of the three lowest daily VWAPs.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
We
currently have no off-balance sheet arrangements.
ITEM
3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We
are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this
item.
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ITEM
4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
as of June 30, 2022, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e)
and Rule 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation our principal executive
officer and principal financial officer have concluded that based on the material weaknesses discussed below our disclosure controls
and procedures were not effective as of such date to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed or submitted
under the Securities Exchange Act were recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s
rules and forms and that our disclosure controls are not effectively designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by
us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
The
matters involving internal controls and procedures that our management considered to be material weaknesses under the standards of the
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board were:
●
ineffective controls over the Company’s financial close and reporting process; and
●
inadequate segregation of duties consistent with control objectives, including lack of personnel resources and technical accounting expertise
within the accounting function of the Company.
Management
believes that the material weaknesses that were identified did not have an effect on our financial results. However, management believes
that these weaknesses, if not properly remediated, could result in a material misstatement in our financial statements in future periods.
Management’s
Remediation Initiatives
In
an effort to remediate the identified material weaknesses and other deficiencies and enhance our internal controls, we plan to further
initiate, the following measures, subject to the availability of required resources:
●
We plan to create a position to segregate duties consistent with control objectives and hire personnel resources with technical accounting
expertise within the accounting function; and
●
We plan to create an internal control framework that will address financial close and reporting process, among other procedures.
Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
During
the period covered by this Quarterly Report, there were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART
II – OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM
1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There
are no material pending legal proceedings to which we are a party or in which any director, officer or affiliate of ours, any owner of
record or beneficially of more than 5% of any class of our voting securities, or security holder is a party adverse to us or has a material
interest adverse to us.
ITEM
1A. RISK FACTORS
We
are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this
item.
ITEM
2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Except
as set forth below, there were no sales of equity securities sold during the period covered by this Report that were not registered under
the Securities Act and were not previously reported in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
On
July 1, 2022, the Company issued 4,839 shares of common stock to the designee of Clear Think Capital for consulting services provided
to the Company.
On
August 1, 2022, the Company issued 4,615 shares of common stock with a fair value of $6,000 to the designee of Clear Think Capital for
consulting services provided to the Company.
The
above issuances did not involve any underwriters, underwriting discounts or commissions, or any public offering and we believe are exempt
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 by virtue of Section 4(2) thereof.
ITEM
3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM
4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not
applicable.
ITEM
5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM
6. EXHIBITS
Exhibit
No.
Description
31.1
Certification
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.1
Certifications
of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
32.2
Certifications
of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002
101.INS
Inline
XBRL Instance Document
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
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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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.
BLUE
STAR FOODS CORP.
Dated:
August 15, 2022
By:
/s/
John Keeler
Name:
John
Keeler
Title:
Executive
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:
August 15, 2022
By:
/s/
Silvia Alana
Name:
Silvia
Alana
Title:
Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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