10-Q
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f10q0320_jerrickmedia.htm
QUARTERLY REPORT
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended: March
31, 2020
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 No. 000-51872
JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in
its charter)
Nevada
87-0645394
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2050 Center Avenue Suite 640
Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024
(Address of principal executive offices)
(201) 258-3770
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None.
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 past 12
months, 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, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions
of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act:
Large accelerated filer
☐
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☒
Smaller reporting company
☒
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 May 14, 2019, there were 9,422,683 shares outstanding
of the registrant’s common stock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
32
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
35
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
35
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
36
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
36
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
36
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
37
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
37
Item 5.
Other Information
37
Item 6.
Exhibits
37
Signatures
38
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
March 31, 2020
Index to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
Contents
Page(s)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019
2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 (unaudited)
3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 (unaudited)
4
Condensed
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
(unaudited)
5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 (unaudited)
6
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
7
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Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
March 31,
2020
(Unaudited)
December 31,
2019
Assets
Current Assets
Cash
$ 118,361
$ 11,637
Prepaid expenses
196,984
4,127
Accounts receivable
71,122
50,849
Note receivable
11,450
11,450
Total Current Assets
397,917
78,063
Property and equipment, net
35,598
42,363
Intangible assets
1,055,798
1,087,278
Goodwill
1,035,795
1,035,795
Security deposit
16,836
16,836
Operating lease right of use asset
294,326
311,711
Total Assets
$ 2,836,270
$ 2,572,046
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 2,056,343
$ 1,763,222
Demand loan
175,000
225,000
Convertible Notes - related party, net of debt discount
20,398
20,387
Convertible Notes, net of debt discount and issuance costs
4,537,996
2,896,425
Current portion of operating lease payable
73,392
105,763
Note payable - related party, net of debt discount
5,138,479
5,129,342
Note payable, net of debt discount and issuance costs
688,000
660,000
Unrecognized tax benefit
68,000
68,000
Deferred revenue
44,010
50,691
Warrant liability
7,500
10,000
Total Current Liabilities
12,809,118
10,928,830
Non-current Liabilities:
Operating lease payable
218,215
201,944
Total Non-current Liabilities
218,215
201,944
Total Liabilities
13,027,333
11,130,774
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Deficit
Common stock par value $0.001: 15,000,000 shares authorized; 9,422,683 and 9,178,937 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 respectively
9,423
9,179
Additional paid in capital
37,748,356
36,385,699
Accumulated deficit
(47,566,434 )
(44,580,437 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(15,234 )
(5,995 )
Less: Treasury stock, 149,850 and 27,667 shares, respectively
(367,174 )
(367,174 )
(10,191,063 )
(8,558,728 )
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit
$ 2,836,270
$ 2,572,046
The accompanying
notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Jerrick Media Holdings,
Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
March 31,
2019
Net revenue
$ 293,142
$ 34,334
Gross margin
293,142
34,334
Operating expenses
Compensation
373,520
726,574
Consulting fees
650,007
206,377
Research and development
135,570
341,339
General and administrative
959,994
465,038
Total operating expenses
2,119,091
1,739,328
Loss from operations
(1,825,949 )
(1,704,994 )
Other expenses
Other income
63,556
-
Interest expense
(375,530 )
(54,569 )
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost
(186,947 )
(47,364 )
Settlement of vendor liabilities
(126,087 )
-
Loss on extinguishment of debt
(535,040 )
(77,514 )
Other expenses, net
(1,160,048 )
(179,447 )
Loss before income tax provision
(2,985,997 )
(1,884,441 )
Income tax provision
-
-
Net loss
$ (2,985,997 )
$ (1,884,441 )
Other comprehensive income
Currency translation loss
(9,239 )
-
Comprehensive loss
$ (2,995,236 )
$ (1,884,441 )
Per-share data
Basic and diluted loss per share
$ (0.32 )
$ (0.28 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
9,304,162
6,691,530
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 (Unaudited)
Series
A Preferred Stock
Series
B Preferred Stock
Series
D Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Treasury stock
Additional Pain In
Accumulated
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Equity
Balance, December 31,
2018
-
-
-
-
-
-
129,506,802
129,507
(553,334 )
(52,341 )
33,977,295
(36,545,065 )
(2,490,604 )
Stock based compensation
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,500,000
2,500
-
-
308,808
-
311,308
Cash received for
common stock and warrants
-
-
-
-
-
-
2,599,320
2,599
-
-
647,230
-
649,829
Stock issuance cost
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(143,146 )
-
(143,146 )
Stock warrants issued
with note payable
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
175,425
-
175,425
Purchase of treasury
stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,680,000 )
(168,440 )
(1,560 )
-
(170,000 )
Net loss for
the three months ended March 31, 2019
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(1,884,441 )
(1,884,441 )
Balance, March 31, 2019
-
-
-
-
-
-
134,606,122
134,606
(2,233,334 )
(220,781 )
34,964,052
(38,429,506 )
(3,551,629 )
See accompanying notes to the condensed
consolidated financial statements
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Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in
Stockholders’ Equity
For
the Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 (Unaudited)
Series
A Preferred Stock
Series
B Preferred Stock
Series
D Preferred Stock
Common
Stock
Treasury
stock
Additional Paid In
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
Stockholders’
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
Income
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2019
-
$ -
-
$ -
-
$ -
9,178,937
$ 9,179
(159,850 )
$ (367,174 )
$ 36,385,699
$ (44,580,437 )
$ (5,995 )
$ (8,558,728 )
Shares issued with
notes payable
-
-
-
-
-
-
8,050
8
-
-
31,630
-
-
31,638
Shares issued for
services
-
-
-
-
-
-
150,000
150
-
-
584,850
-
-
585,000
Shares issued to settle
vendor liabilities
-
-
-
-
-
-
70,696
71
-
-
235,564
-
-
235,635
Conversion of warrants
to stock
-
-
-
-
-
-
15,000
15
-
-
5,757
-
-
5,772
Stock warrants issued
with note payable
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
504,856
-
-
504,856
Foreign currency translation
adjustments
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(9,239 )
(9,239 )
Net loss for
the three months ended March 31, 2020
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(2,985,997 )
-
(2,838,498 )
Balance, March
31, 2020
-
$ -
-
$ -
-
$ -
9,422,683
$ 9,423
(159,850 )
$ (367,174 )
$ 37,748,356
$ (47,566,434 )
$ (15,234 )
$ (10,191,063 )
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended
For the Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
March 31,
2019
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss
$ (2,985,997 )
$ (1,884,441 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
38,246
3,133
Accretion of debt discount and issuance cost
186,947
47,364
Share-based compensation
392,143
318,636
Loss on settlement of vendor liabilities
126,087
-
Loss on extinguishment of debt
535,040
77,514
Amortization of ROU asset
17,385
11,935
Repayments of operating lease liability
(16,100 )
-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(20,273 )
(1,066 )
Deferred revenue
(6,681 )
(9,005 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
418,340
(6,687 )
Current portion of operating lease payable
-
(18,436 )
Net Cash Used In Operating Activities
(1,314,863 )
(1,461,053 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Cash paid for property and equipment
-
(2,801 )
Net Cash Used In Investing Activities
-
(2,801 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Cash overdraft
-
(33,573 )
Net proceeds from issuance of notes
303,000
-
Repayment of notes
(40,000 )
(50,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of demand loan
100,000
300,000
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note
1,172,610
787,813
Repayment of convertible notes
(75,000 )
(12,508 )
Proceeds from issuance of note payable - related party
152,989
380,000
Repayment of note payable - related party
(180,273 )
(125,000 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants
-
649,829
Purchase of treasury stock and warrants
(2,500 )
(170,000 )
Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities
1,430,826
1,726,561
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(9,239 )
-
Net Change in Cash
106,724
262,707
Cash - Beginning of Year
11,637
-
Cash - End of period
$ 118,361
$ 262,707
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash Paid During the Year for:
Income taxes
$ -
$ -
Interest
$ 38,086
$ -
SUPPLEMENTARY DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Settlement of vendor liabilities
$ 37,500
Deferred offering costs
$ -
$ 143,146
Warrants issued with debt
$ 504,295
$ 97,911
Shares issued with debt
$ 32,200
$ -
Issuance of common stock for prepaid services
$ 585,000
$ -
Operating Lease liability
$ -
$ 278,729
Option liability
$ -
$ 7,328
Conversion of note payable and interest into convertible notes
$ 385,000
$ -
Conversion of Demand loan into notes payable
$ 150,000
$ -
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc.
March 31, 2020
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 1 – Organization and Operations
Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“we,” “us,”
the “Company,” or “Jerrick Media” or “Jerrick”) is a technology company focused on the development
of digital communities, marketing branded digital content, and e-commerce opportunities. Jerrick’s content distribution platform,
Vocal, delivers a robust long-form, digital publishing platform organized into highly engaged niche-communities capable of hosting
all forms of rich media content. Through Jerrick’s proprietary algorithm dynamics, Vocal enhances the visibility of content
and maximizes viewership, providing advertisers access to target markets that most closely match their interests.
The Company was originally incorporated under the laws of the
State of Nevada on December 30, 1999 under the name LILM, Inc. The Company changed its name on December 3, 2013 to Great Plains
Holdings, Inc. as part of its plan to diversify its business.
On February 5, 2016 (the “Closing Date”), GTPH,
GPH Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (“Merger Sub”), and Jerrick Ventures,
Inc., a privately-held Nevada corporation headquartered in New Jersey (“Jerrick”), entered into an Agreement and Plan
of Merger (the “Merger”) pursuant to which the Merger Sub was merged with and into Jerrick, with Jerrick surviving
as a wholly-owned subsidiary of GTPH (the “Merger”). GTPH acquired, pursuant to the Merger, all of the outstanding
capital stock of Jerrick in exchange for issuing Jerrick’s shareholders (the “Jerrick Shareholders”), pro-rata,
a total of 1,425,000 shares of GTPH’s common stock. In connection therewith, GTPH acquired 33,415 shares of Jerrick’s
Series A Convertible Preferred Stock (the “Jerrick Series A Preferred”) and 8,064 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred
Stock (the “Jerrick Series B Preferred”).
In connection with the Merger, on the Closing Date, GTPH and
Kent Campbell entered into a Spin-Off Agreement (the “Spin-Off Agreement”), pursuant to which Mr. Campbell purchased
from GTPH (i) all of GTPH’s interest in Ashland Holdings, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, and (ii) all of GTPH’s
interest in Lil Marc, Inc., a Utah corporation, in exchange for the cancellation of 39,091 shares of GTPH’s Common Stock
held by Mr. Campbell. In addition, Mr. Campbell assumed all debts, obligations and liabilities of GTPH, including any existing
prior to the Merger, pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Spin-Off Agreement.
Upon closing of the Merger on February 5, 2016, the Company
changed its business plan to that of Jerrick Media.
Effective February 28, 2016, GTPH entered into an Agreement
and Plan of Merger (the “Statutory Merger Agreement”) with Jerrick, pursuant to which GTPH became the parent company
of Jerrick Ventures, LLC, a wholly-owned operating subsidiary of Jerrick (the “Statutory Merger”) and GTPH changed
its name to Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. to better reflect its new business strategy.
On September 11, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the membership
interests of Seller’s Choice, LLC, a New Jersey limited liability company (“Seller’s Choice”). Seller’s
Choice is digital e-commerce agency based in New Jersey (see Note 4).
Note 2 – Significant and Critical Accounting Policies
and Practices
Management of the Company is responsible for the selection and
use of appropriate accounting policies and the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application. Critical accounting
policies and practices are those that are both most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results
and require management’s most difficult, subjective, or complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates
about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The Company’s significant and critical accounting policies and
practices are disclosed below as required by the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
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Use of Estimates and Assumptions and Critical Accounting
Estimates and Assumptions
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S.
GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure
of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods.
Critical accounting estimates are estimates for which (a) the
nature of the estimate is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment necessary to account for highly uncertain matters
or the susceptibility of such matters to change and (b) the impact of the estimate on financial condition or operating performance
is material. The Company’s critical accounting estimates and assumptions affecting the financial statements were:
(i)
Assumption as a going concern : Management assumes that the Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
(ii)
Fair value of long-lived assets: Fair value is generally determined using the asset’s expected future discounted cash flows or market value, if readily determinable. If long-lived assets are determined to be recoverable, but the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives are shorter than originally estimated, the net book values of the long-lived assets are depreciated over the newly determined remaining estimated useful lives. The Company considers the following to be some examples of important indicators that may trigger an impairment review: (i) significant under-performance or losses of assets relative to expected historical or projected future operating results; (ii) significant changes in the manner or use of assets or in the Company’s overall strategy with respect to the manner or use of the acquired assets or changes in the Company’s overall business strategy; (iii) significant negative industry or economic trends; (iv) increased competitive pressures; (v) a significant decline in the Company’s stock price for a sustained period of time; and (vi) regulatory changes. The Company evaluates acquired assets for potential impairment indicators at least annually and more frequently upon the occurrence of such events.
(iii)
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets : Management assumes that the realization of the Company’s net deferred tax assets resulting from its net operating loss (“NOL”) carry–forwards for Federal income tax purposes that may be offset against future taxable income was not considered more likely than not and accordingly, the potential tax benefits of the net loss carry-forwards are offset by a full valuation allowance. Management made this assumption based on (a) the Company has incurred recurring losses and (b) general economic
conditions.
(iv)
Estimates and assumptions used in valuation of equity instruments : Management estimates expected term of share options and similar instruments, expected volatility of the Company’s common shares and the method used to estimate it, expected annual rate of quarterly dividends, and risk-free rate(s) to value share options and similar instruments.
(v)
Operating lease estimates and assumptions: These assets and liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future payments over the lease term at the commencement date. We estimate the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on an evaluation of our credit ratings and the prevailing market rates for collateralized debt in a similar economic environment with similar payment terms and maturity dates commensurate with the terms of the lease.
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These significant accounting estimates or assumptions bear the
risk of change due to the fact that there are uncertainties attached to these estimates or assumptions, and certain estimates or
assumptions are difficult to measure or value.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and
on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable in relation to the financial statements taken as a whole under the circumstances,
the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily
apparent from other sources.
Management regularly evaluates the key factors and assumptions
used to develop the estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience
and reasonable assumptions. After such evaluations, if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Principles of consolidation
The Company consolidates all majority-owned subsidiaries, if
any, in which the parent’s power to control exists.
As of March 31, 2020, the Company’s consolidated subsidiaries
and/or entities are as follows:
Name of combined affiliate
State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization
Company
Ownership Interest
Jerrick Ventures LLC
Delaware
100%
Abacus Tech Pty Ltd
Australia
100%
Seller’s Choice, LLC
New Jersey
100%
Jerrick Global, LLC
Delaware
100%
Jerrick Investment Advisors LLC
Delaware
100%
Jerrick Partners LLC
Delaware
100%
Maven Tech LLC
Delaware
100%
OG Collection LLC
Delaware
100%
VMENA LLC
Delaware
100%
Vocal For Brands, LLC
Delaware
100%
Vocal Ventures LLC
Delaware
100%
What to Buy, LLC
Delaware
100%
All inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company follows paragraph 825-10-50-10 of the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification for disclosures about fair value of its financial instruments and paragraph 820-10-35-37 of the FASB Accounting
Standards Codification (“Paragraph 820-10-35-37”) to measure the fair value of its financial instruments. Paragraph
820-10-35-37 establishes a framework for measuring fair value in U.S. GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value measurements.
To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements and related disclosures, Paragraph 820-10-35-37 establishes
a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three (3) broad levels.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. The three (3) levels of fair value hierarchy defined by Paragraph 820-10-35-37
are described below:
Level 1
Quoted market prices available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities as of the reporting date.
Level 2
Pricing inputs other than quoted prices in active markets included in Level 1, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date.
Level 3
Pricing inputs that are generally observable inputs and not corroborated by market data.
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Financial assets or liabilities are considered Level 3 when
their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar techniques and at least one
significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted
prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. If the
inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within more than one level described above, the categorization
is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The carrying amount of the Company’s financial
assets and liabilities, such as cash, prepaid expenses, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value because of the short maturity of those
instruments. Transactions involving
related parties cannot be presumed to be carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as the requisite conditions of
competitive, free-market dealings may not exist. Representations about transactions with related parties, if made, shall not
imply that the related party transactions were consummated on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm’s-length
transactions unless such representations can be substantiated.
Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with a maturity
of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
The Company minimizes its credit risk associated with cash by
periodically evaluating the credit quality of its primary financial institution. The balance at times may exceed federally insured
limits.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Expenditures for
major additions and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Depreciation is
computed by the straight-line method (after taking into account their respective estimated residual values) over the estimated
useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
Estimated Useful
Life
(Years)
Computer equipment and software
3
Furniture and fixtures
5
Upon sale or retirement of property and equipment, the related
cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is reflected in the consolidated statements
of operations.
Long-lived Assets Including Goodwill and Other Acquired
Intangibles Assets
We evaluate the recoverability of property and equipment and
acquired finite-lived intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of such assets may not be recoverable. The evaluation is performed at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely
independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the
carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate from the use and eventual disposition.
If such review indicates that the carrying amount of property and equipment and intangible assets is not recoverable, the carrying
amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. We have not recorded any significant impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
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We review goodwill for impairment at least annually or more
frequently if events or changes in circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of our single reporting unit
below its carrying value. As of March 31, 2020, no impairment of goodwill has been identified.
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line
basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets. We routinely review the remaining estimated useful lives of property and equipment
and finite-lived intangible assets. If we change the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized
balance is amortized or depreciated over the revised estimated useful life.
Commitments and Contingencies
The Company follows subtopic 450-20 of the FASB Accounting Standards
Codification to report accounting for contingencies. Certain conditions may exist as of the date the condensed consolidated financial
statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Company, but which will only be resolved when one or more future events
occur or fail to occur. The Company assesses such contingent liabilities, and such assessment inherently involves an exercise of
judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Company or un-asserted claims
that may result in such proceedings, the Company evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or un-asserted claims
as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought therein.
If the assessment of a contingency indicates that it is probable
that a material loss has been incurred and the amount of the liability can be estimated, then the estimated liability would be
accrued in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. If the assessment indicates that a potential material
loss contingency is not probable but is reasonably possible, or is probable but cannot be estimated, then the nature of the contingent
liability, and an estimate of the range of possible losses, if determinable and material, would be disclosed.
Loss contingencies considered remote are generally not disclosed
unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantees would be disclosed.
Foreign Currency
Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated
into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at our Consolidated Balance Sheet dates. Results of operations and cash flows
are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the periods. The effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation
of assets and liabilities is included as a component of shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. Gains
and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are included in SG&A, have not been significant in any period presented.
Revenue Recognition
Under Topic 606, revenue is recognized when control of the promised
goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in
exchange for those goods or services.
We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:
●
identification of the contract, or contracts, with a customer;
●
identification of the performance obligations in the contract;
●
determination of the transaction price;
●
allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and
●
recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
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Revenue disaggregated by revenue source for the three months
ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 consists of the following:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
2019
Branded content
$ 56,000
$ 20,071
Managed Services
192,251
-
Creator Subscriptions
35,962
-
Affiliate sales
8,149
3,122
Other revenue
780
11,141
$ 293,142
$ 34,334
Branded Content
Branded content represents the revenue recognized from the Company’s
obligation to create and publish branded articles for clients on the Vocal platform and promote said stories, tracking engagement
for the client. The performance obligation is satisfied when the Company successfully publishes the articles on its platform and
meets any required promotional milestones as per the contract. The revenue is recognized over time as the services are performed.
Below are the significant components of a typical agreement
pertaining to branded content revenue:
●
The Company collects fixed fees ranging from $5,000 to $45,000
●
The articles are created and published within three months of the signed agreement, or as previously negotiated with the client
●
The articles are promoted per the contract and engagement reports are provided to the client
●
The client pays 50% at signing and 50% upon completion
●
Most contracts include provisions for clients to acquire content rights at the end of the campaign for a flat fee
Affiliate Sales
Affiliate sales represents the commission the Company receives
when a purchase is made through affiliate links placed within content hosted on the Vocal platform. Affiliate revenue is earned
on a “click through” basis, upon referring visitors, via said links, to an affiliate’s site and having them complete
a specific outcome, most commonly a product purchase. The Company uses multiple affiliate platforms, such as Skimlinks, Amazon,
and Tune, to form and maintain thousands of vendor relationships. Each vendor establishes their own commission percentage, which
typically range from 2-20%. The revenue is recognized upon receipt as reliable estimates could not be made.
Subscription
Vocal+ is a premium subscription offering for Vocal
creators. In addition to joining for free, Vocal creators now have the option to sign up for a Vocal+ membership for
either $9.99 monthly or $99 annually. Vocal+ subscribers receive access to value-added features such as increased rate of CPM
cost per mille (thousand) (“CPM”) monetization, a decreased minimum withdrawal threshold, a discount on platform
processing fees, member badges for their profiles, access to exclusive Vocal+ Challenges, and early access to new Vocal
features. Subscription revenues stem from both monthly and annual subscriptions, the latter of which is amortized over a
twelve-month period. Any customer payments received are recognized over the subscription period, with any payments received
in advance being deferred until they are earned.
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Managed Services
The Company provides Studio/Agency Service offerings to
business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) product and service brands which encompasses a full range of
digital marketing and e-commerce solutions. The Company’s services include the setup and ongoing management
of clients’ websites, Amazon and Shopify storefronts and listings, social media pages, search engine marketing, and
other various tools and sales channels utilized by e-commerce sellers for sales and growth optimization. Contracts are broken
into three categories Partners, Monthly Services, and Projects. Contract amounts for Partner and
Monthly Services clients range from approximately $500-$7,500 per month while Project amounts vary depending on the
scope of work. Partner and Monthly clients are billed monthly for the work completed within that month. Partner Clients may
or may not have an additional billing component referred to as Sales Performance Fee, which is a fee based upon a previously
agreed upon percentage point of the client’s total sales for the month.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue consists of billings and payments from clients
in advance of revenue recognition. As of March 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company had deferred revenue of $44,010 and $0, respectively.
Accounts Receivable and Allowances
Accounts receivable are recorded and carried when the Company
uploads the articles and reaches the required number of views on the platform. We make estimates for the allowance for doubtful
accounts and allowance for unbilled receivables based upon our assessment of various factors, including historical experience,
the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of our customers, current economic conditions, and other factors that
may affect our ability to collect from customers. During the year ended March 31, 2020 the Company recorded $0 as reserve doubtful
accounts. As of March 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company has an allowance for doubtful accounts of $33,503 and $0 respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company recognizes compensation expense for all equity–based
payments granted in accordance with ASC 718 ”Compensation – Stock Compensation”. Under
fair value recognition provisions, the Company recognizes equity–based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and
recognizes compensation cost only for those shares expected to vest over the requisite service period of the award.
Restricted stock awards are granted at the discretion of the
Company. These awards are restricted as to the transfer of ownership and generally vest over the requisite service periods, typically
over a five-year period (vesting on a straight–line basis). The fair value of a stock award is equal to the fair market value
of a share of Company stock on the grant date.
The fair value of an option award is estimated on the date of
grant using the Black–Scholes option valuation model. The Black–Scholes option valuation model requires the development
of assumptions that are inputs into the model. These assumptions are the value of the underlying share, the expected stock volatility,
the risk–free interest rate, the expected life of the option, the dividend yield on the underlying stock and the expected
forfeiture rate. Expected volatility is benchmarked against similar companies in a similar industry over the expected option life
and other appropriate factors. Risk–free interest rates are calculated based on continuously compounded risk–free rates
for the appropriate term. The dividend yield is assumed to be zero as the Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends
on its Common stock and does not intend to pay dividends on its Common stock in the foreseeable future. The expected forfeiture
rate is estimated based on management’s best estimate.
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Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating
the fair value of equity–based payment awards requires the input of the subjective assumptions described above. The assumptions
used in calculating the fair value of equity–based payment awards represent management’s best estimates, which involve
inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and the Company uses
different assumptions, our equity–based compensation could be materially different in the future. In addition, the Company
is required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and recognize expense only for those shares expected to vest. If the Company’s
actual forfeiture rate is materially different from its estimate, the equity–based compensation could be significantly different
from what the Company has recorded in the current period.
Loss Per Share
Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net
loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
net loss per common share is determined using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, adjusted
for the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, which is the case for the years ended
March 31, 2020 and 2019 presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements, the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
The Company had the following common stock equivalents at March
31, 2020 and 2019:
March 31,
2020
2019
Options
911,500
882,500
Warrants
805,980
5,817,331
Convertible notes - related party
5,566
50,631
Convertible notes
1,290,253
188,039
Totals
3,013,299
6,938,501
Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated financial
statements and the notes thereto have been reclassified where necessary to conform to the current year presentation. The company
reclassified $105,763 from current portion of operating lease right of use asset to operating lease right of use asset within the
December 31, 2019 Balance Sheet. These reclassifications did not affect the prior period total assets, total liabilities, stockholders’
deficit, net loss or net cash used in operating activities.
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income
Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory”, which eliminates the exception that prohibits
the recognition of current and deferred income tax effects for intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory until the
asset has been sold to an outside party. The updated guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption of the update is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2016-16 did
not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”)
issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the
Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of
the current goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge
based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e., measure the charge based on the current
Step 1). We do not believe the new guidance, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, will have a
material impact on our consolidated financial statemen
In January 2017, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill
and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment , which eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied
fair value of goodwill (i.e., Step 2 of the current goodwill impairment test) to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead,
entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value (i.e.,
measure the charge based on the current Step 1). The adoption of ASU 2017-04 did not have a material impact on its condensed
consolidated financial statements.
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In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU
2018-13, Fair Value Measurement - Disclosure Framework (Topic 820) . The updated guidance improves the disclosure
requirements for fair value measurements. The adoption of ASU 2018-13 did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated
financial statements.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU
2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other - Internal Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation
Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That is a Service Contrac t. This guidance requires companies to apply the internal-use
software guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350-40 to implementation costs incurred in a hosting
arrangement that is a service contract to determine whether to capitalize certain implementation costs or expense them as incurred.
The adoption of ASU 2018-15 did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Guidance Not
Yet Adopted
In December 2019, the FASB issued authoritative guidance intended
to simplify the accounting for income taxes (ASU 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income
Taxes”). This guidance eliminates certain exceptions to the general approach to the income tax accounting model and adds
new guidance to reduce the complexity in accounting for income taxes. This guidance is effective for annual periods after December
15, 2020, including interim periods within those annual periods. The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of this
guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
Management does not believe that any recently issued, but not
yet effective accounting pronouncements, when adopted, will have a material effect on the accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements.
Note 3 – Going Concern
The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared assuming that it will continue as a going concern, which contemplates continuity of operations, realization
of assets, and liquidation of liabilities in the normal course of business.
As reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements,
the Company had an accumulated deficit at March 31, 2020, a net loss of $3.0 million and net cash used in operating activities
of $1.3 million for the reporting period then ended. The Company is in default on debentures as of the date of this filing. These
factors raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of one year from
the issuance of these financial statements.
On January 30, 2020 the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19
coronavirus outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern” and on March 10, 2020, declared it to be
a pandemic. Actions taken around the world to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus include restrictions on travel, and quarantines
in certain areas, and forced closures for certain types of public places and businesses. The COVID-19 coronavirus and actions taken
to mitigate it have had and are expected to continue to have an adverse impact on the economies and financial markets of many countries,
including the geographical area in which the Company operates. While it is unknown how long these conditions will last and what
the complete financial impact will be to the Company, capital raising efforts and our operations may be negatively affected.
The Company is attempting to further implement its business
plan and generate sufficient revenues; however, its cash position may not be sufficient to support its daily operations. While
the Company believes in the viability of its strategy to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and
in its ability to raise additional funds by way of a public or private offering of its debt or equity securities, there can be
no assurance that it will be able to do so on reasonable terms, or at all. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern
is dependent upon its ability to further implement its business plan and generate sufficient revenues and its ability to raise
additional funds by way of a public or private offering.
The condensed consolidated financial statements do not include
any adjustments related to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern.
Note 4 – Acquisition of Seller’s Choice
On September 11, 2019, the Company entered into a Membership
Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Seller’s Choice Purchase Agreement”) by and between the Company and Home Revolution,
LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (the “Seller”). Pursuant to the Seller’s Choice Purchase Agreement,
subject to the terms and conditions set forth therein, at the closing of the transactions contemplated by the Seller’s Choice
Purchase Agreement (the “Seller’s Choice Closing”), the Company acquired 100% of the membership interests of
Seller’s Choice. As a result of the transactions contemplated by the Seller’s Choice Purchase Agreement, Seller’s
Choice became a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (collectively, the “Seller’s Choice Acquisition”).
At the Seller’s Choice Closing, the aggregate consideration
(the “Consideration”) paid to the Seller was as follows: (i) $340,000, in cash; (ii) 333,334 shares of the Company’s
common stock; and (iii) a secured promissory note in the principal amount of $660,000 (the “Seller’s Choice Note”).
In connection with the Seller’s Choice Note, the Company, Seller, and Seller’s Choice entered into a Security Agreement
whereby the Seller’s Choice Note is secured by the assets of Seller’s Choice.
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Following the closing of the transaction, Seller’s Choice’s
financial statements as of the Closing were consolidated with the Condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company. These
amounts are provisional and may be adjusted during the measurement period.
Following the closing of the merger transaction the Company’s
investment in Seller’s Choice consisted of the following:
Shares
Amount
Consideration paid:
Cash paid
$ 340,000
Common stock issued at closing (1)
333,334
$ 1,166,669
Note payable
660,000
Total consideration paid
$ 2,166,669
Total consideration
$ 2,166,669
(1)
The common stock issued at the closing of the Seller’s Choice Acquisition had a closing price of $3.50 per share on the date of the transaction.
The following presents the unaudited pro-forma combined results
of operations of the Company with Seller’s Choice as if the entities were combined on January 1, 2019.
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2019
Revenues, net
$ 241,726
Net loss attributable to common shareholders
$ (1,980,765 )
Net loss per share
$ (0.97 )
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
7,024,864
The unaudited pro-forma results of operations are presented
for information purposes only. The unaudited pro-forma results of operations are not intended to present actual results that would
have been attained had the acquisition been completed as of January 1, 2019 or to project potential operating results as of any
future date or for any future periods.
The Company consolidated Seller’s Choice as of the closing
date of the Seller’s Choice Acquisition, and the results of operations of the Company since that date include that of Seller’s
Choice.
Note 5 – Notes Payable
Notes payable as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 is
as follows:
Outstanding Principal as of
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Interest Rate
Maturity Date
Seller’s Choice Note
660,000
660,000
9.5
%
September 2020
The First January 2020 Loan Agreement
-
-
6
%
January 2020
The Second January 2020 Loan Agreement
-
-
5
%
January 2020
The Third January 2020 Loan Agreement
-
-
10
%
January 2020
The Fourth January 2020 Loan Agreement
-
-
7
%
February 2020
The February 2020 Loan agreement
-
-
5
%
March 2020
The First March 2020 Loan Agreement
11,000
-
25
%
September 2020
The Second March 2020 Loan Agreement
17,000
-
19
%
September 2021
688,000
660,000
Less: Debt Discount
-
-
Less: Debt Issuance Costs
-
-
$
688,000
$
660,000
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Seller’s Choice Note
On September 11, 2019, the Company entered into Seller’s
Choice Purchase Agreement with Home Revolution LLC, (see Note 4). As a part of the consideration provided pursuant to the Seller’s
Choice Acquisition, the Company issued the Seller’s Choice Note to the Seller in the principal amount of $660,000. The Seller’s
Choice Note bears interest at a rate of 9.5% per annum, and is payable on March 11, 2020 (the “Seller’s Choice Maturity
Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts become due. Upon maturity the
Company utilized an automatic extension up to 6 months. This resulted in a 5% increase in the interest rate every month the Seller’s
Choice Note is outstanding.
The First January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 3, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “First January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the First January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $250,000 (the “First January 2020 Note”). Pursuant
to the First January 2020 Loan Agreement, the First January 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 6%. As additional consideration
for entering in the First January 2020 Loan Agreement, the Company issued the First January 2020 Lender was issued 4,000 shares
of the Company’s common stock. The maturity date of the First January 2020 Note was January 15, 2020 (the “First January
2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the
First January 2020 Note were due.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company converted
$250,000 in principal to the Third February 2020 convertible Note.
The Second January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 14, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Second January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the Second January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $10,000 (the “Second January 2020 Note”). Pursuant
to the Second January 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second January 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 5%. The maturity date
of the Second January 2020 Note was January 24, 2020 (the “Second January 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding
principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Second January 2020 Note were due. As additional consideration
for entering in the Second January Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 150 shares of the Company’s
common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share. The Company recorded a $580 debt discount relating to 150 warrants issued
to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted
over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$10,000 in principal and $500 in interest.
The Third January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 22, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Third January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Third January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the Third January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $15,000 (the “Third January 2020 Note”). Pursuant
to the Third January 2020 Loan Agreement, the Third January 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 10%. The maturity date
of the Third January 2020 Note was January 29, 2020 (the “Third January 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding
principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Third January 2020 Note were due. As additional consideration
for entering in the Third January Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 225 shares of the Company’s
common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share. The Company recorded a $892 debt discount relating to 225 warrants issued
to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted
over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
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During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$15,000 in principal and $1,500 in interest.
The Fourth January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 23, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Fourth January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Fourth January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the Fourth January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $135,000 (the “Fourth January 2020 Note”). Pursuant
to the Fourth January 2020 Loan Agreement, the Fourth January 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 7%. As additional consideration
for entering in the First January 2020 Loan Agreement, the Company issued the First January 2020 Lender was issued 2,250 shares
of the Company’s common stock. The maturity date of the Fourth January 2020 Note was February 23, 2020 (the “Fourth
January 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under
the Fourth January 2020 Note were due.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company converted
$135,000 in principal to the Second February 2020 convertible Note.
The February 2020 Loan Agreement
On February 25, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “February 2020 Lender”) whereby the February
2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $15,000 (the “February 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the February 2020
Loan Agreement, the February 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 5%. The maturity date of the February 2020 Note was March
3, 2020 (the “February 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest and
other amounts due under the February 2020 Note were due. As additional consideration for entering in the February 2020 Loan Agreement,
the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 225 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00
per share. The Company recorded a $801 debt discount relating to 225 warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value
of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion
of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$15,000 in principal and $750 in interest.
The First March 2020 Loan Agreement
On March 23, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “First March 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First March 2020 Lender”) whereby the
First March 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $11,000 (the “First March 2020 Note”). Pursuant to
the First March 2020 Loan Agreement, the First March 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 25%. The maturity date of the
First March 2020 Note is September 23, 2020 (the “First March 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal,
accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the First March 2020 Note are due.
The Second March 2020 Loan Agreement
On March 26, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Second March 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second March 2020 Lender”) whereby the
Second March 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $17,000 (the “Second March 2020 Note”). Pursuant to
the Second March 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second March 2020 Note has an effective interest rate of 19%. The maturity date of the
Second March 2020 Note is September 17, 2020 (the “Second March 2020 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding
principal, accrued and unpaid interest and other amounts due under the Second March 2020 Note are due.
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Note 6 – Convertible Note Payable
Convertible notes payable as of March 31, 2020 and December
31, 2019 is as follows:
Outstanding Principal
as of
Warrants granted
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Interest
Rate
Conversion
Price
Maturity Date
Quantity
Exercise
Price
The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering
-
75,000
15 %
4.00 (*)
January – February 2020
253,919
4.00
The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering
75,000
75,000
14 %
4.00 (*)
March – April 2020
240,342
4.00
The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering
2,311,703
2,311,703
10 %
5.00 (*)
February – March 2020
133,190
6.00
The November 2019 Convertible Note Offering
559,433
559,433
12 %
4.50 (*)
May – June 2020
-
-
The First January 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
87,473
-
12 %
$ 4.50 (*)
July – August 2020
-
-
The First February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
85,000
-
10 %
$ 4.00 (*)
August 2020
-
-
The Second February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
200,000
-
12 %
$ 4.50 (*)
February 2021
20,000
5.00
The Third February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
1,500,000
-
12 %
$ 4.50 (*)
February 2021
124,995
5.00
4,818,608
3,021,136
Less: Debt Discount
(271,655 )
(124,096 )
Less: Debt Issuance Costs
(8,957 )
(614 )
4,537,996
2,896,425
Less: Current Debt
(4,537,996 )
(2,896,425
Total Long-Term Debt
$ -
$ -
(*) As subject to adjustment
as further outlined in the notes
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The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company conducted
multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “February 2018 Convertible Note Offering”)
of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the
“February 2018 Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $725,000. In addition, $250,000 of the Company’s short-term
debt along with accrued but unpaid interest of $40,675 was exchanged for convertible debt in the February 2018 Offering. These
conversions resulted in the issuance of 72,669 warrants with a fair value of $181,139. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment
of debt.
The February 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum
of $750,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “February 2018 Unit” and collectively, the “February
2018 Units”), with each February 2018 Unit consisting of (a) a 15% Convertible Secured Promissory Note (each a “February
2018 Convertible Note” and together the “February 2018 Convertible Notes”), convertible into shares of the Company’s
common stock, par value $.001 per share (“February 2018 Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of $4.00 per share
(the “February 2018 Note Conversion Price”), and (b) a five-year warrant (each a “February 2018 Offering Warrant
and together the “February 2018 Offering Warrants”) to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of
the shares into which the February 2018 Convertible Notes can be converted into (“February 2018 Warrant Shares”) at
an exercise price of $4.00 per share (“February 2018 Warrant Exercise Price”). The February 2018 Offering Notes mature
on the second (2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates. The February 2018 Offering Notes are secured by a second priority security
interest in the Company’s assets up to $1,000,000.
The February 2018 Note Conversion Price and the February 2018
Offering Warrant Exercise Price are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked
instruments or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion
Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase
price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The conversion feature of the February 2018 Convertible Note
Offering provides for an effective conversion price that is below market value on the date of issuance. Such feature is normally
characterized as a beneficial conversion feature (“BCF”). When the Company records a BCF the relative fair value of
the BCF is recorded as a debt discount against the face amount of the respective debt instrument. The Company recorded a BCF and
related debt discount of $37,350, the discount is being accreted over the life of the first Debenture to accretion of debt discount
and issuance cost.
The Company recorded a $316,875 debt discount relating to 3,625,000
February 2018 Offering Warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of
issuance. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of these notes to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
In connection with the February 2018 Convertible Note Offering,
the Company retained a placement agent (the “Placement Agent”), to carry out the Offering on a “best-efforts”
basis. For services in its capacity as Placement Agent, the Company has paid the Placement Agent a cash fee of $94,250 and issued
to the Placement Agent shares of the Company’s common stock equal to ten percent (10%) of the Conversion Shares underlying
the February 2018 Convertible Notes or 362,500 shares that had a fair value of $74,881, which was recorded as issuance cost and
is being accreted over the life of these notes to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company converted
$940,675 of principal and $86,544 of unpaid interest into the August 2018 Equity Raise.
During the year ended December 31, 2019 the company repaid $19,758
in interest.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company repaid
$75,000 in principal and $781.25 in interest, and the Notes are no longer outstanding.
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The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering
During the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Company conducted
multiple closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “March 2018 Convertible Note Offering”)
of units of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the
“March 2018 Investors”) for aggregate gross proceeds of $770,000. In addition, $50,000 of the Company’s short-term
debt, $767 accrued but unpaid interest and $140,600 of the Company’s vendor liabilities was exchanged for convertible debt
within the March 2018 Convertible Note Offering. These conversions resulted in the issuance of 47,842 warrants with a fair value
of $84,087. These were recorded as a loss on extinguishment of debt.
The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum
of $900,000, with an over-allotment option of an additional $300,000 of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “March
2018 Unit” and collectively, the “March 2018 Units”), with each March 2018 Unit consisting of (a) a 14% Convertible
Secured Promissory Note (each a “March 2018 Note” and together the “March 2018 Notes”), convertible into
shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of
$4.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a four-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”)
to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant
Shares”) at an exercise price of $4.00 per share (“Exercise Price”). The March 2018 Notes mature on the second
(2nd) anniversary of their issuance dates.
The Conversion Price of the March 2018 Note and the Exercise
Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments
or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price
or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase
price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The Company recorded a $254,788 debt discount relating to 240,342
warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount
is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company converted
$886,367 of principal and $51,293 of unpaid interest pursuant to the August 2018 Equity Raise.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $2,625.
The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering
During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company
conducted an offering to accredited investors (the “February 2019 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s
securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “February 2019 Investors”)
for aggregate gross proceeds of $1,993,025.
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The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering consisted of (a)
a 10% Convertible Promissory Note (each a “February 2019 Note” and together, the “February 2019 Notes”),
convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the
lesser of (i) a fixed conversion price equal to $5.00 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a)
any private placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to
which the Company receives monies in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company between February
21, 2019 and the date on which the Company’s consummates a listing onto a national securities exchange, or (b) any private
placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing
onto a national securities exchange (a “Qualified Offering”), and (b) a four-year stock purchase warrant (each a “Warrant
and together the “Warrants”) to purchase a quantity of shares of the Company’s common stock up to thirty-three
percent (33%) of the number of shares of common stock into which the underlying Notes may be converted, at an exercise price of
$6.00 per share (“Exercise Price”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 a total of 133,190 Warrants were
issued in conjunction with The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering.
The February 2019 Notes mature on the first (1 st )
anniversary of their issuance dates. In the event that the Offering’s Purchasers do not choose to convert the Notes
into the Common Stock on or prior to the Maturity Dates, the principal and interest evidenced by the Note shall be mandatorily
converted upon the earlier of (i) the listing of the Common Stock onto a national securities exchange, or (ii) upon a Qualified
Offering.
The Conversion Price of the February 2019 Note and the Exercise
Price of the Warrants are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments
or securities convertible into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price
or Exercise Price. Such adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase
price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The Company recorded a $222,632 debt discount relating to 133,190
warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount
is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $57,793.
The November 2019 Convertible Note Offering
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company conducted
an offering to accredited investors (the “November 2019 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s
securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “November 2019 Investors”)
for aggregate gross proceeds of $479,500. In addition, the Company converted $318,678 in Accounts Payable into this offering.
The November 2019 Convertible Note Offering consisted of (a)
a 10% Convertible Promissory Note (each a “November 2019 Note” and together, the “November 2019 Notes”),
convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a fixed
conversion price equal to $4.50 per share.
The November 2019 Notes mature six months after the anniversary
of their issuance dates. At any time on or after the Maturity Date, at the election of the Offering’s Purchaser, this
Note may convert into Common Stock equal to the quotient obtained by dividing the outstanding principal and unpaid accrued interest
of this Note on the date of such conversion by $4.50.
The Company recorded a $84,377 debt discount relating to an
original issue discount equal to $79,933 and a beneficial conversion feature of $4,444. The debt discount is being accreted over
the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $16,783.
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The January 2020 Convertible Note Offering
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company conducted
an offering to accredited investors (the “January 2020 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s
securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “January 2020 Investors”)
for aggregate gross proceeds of $87,473.
The January 2020 Convertible Note Offering consisted of (a)
a 12% Convertible Promissory Note (each a “January 2020 Note” and together, the “January 2020 Notes”),
convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the
lesser of (i) a fixed conversion price equal to $4.50 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a)
any private placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to
which the Company receives monies in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company, or (b) any private
placement offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing
onto a national securities exchange (a “Qualified Offering”).
The January 2020 Notes mature on the first (6 th ) month
anniversary of their issuance dates. If an event of default occurs and is not cured within 30 days of the Company receiving
notice, the notes will be convertible at 80% multiplied by the lowest VWAP of the common stock during the five
(5) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion, and a default interest rate of
24% will become effective.
The Conversion Price of the January 2020 Note are subject to
adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into the
Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment
shall result in the Conversion Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The Company recorded a $12,473 debt discount relating to original
issue discount associated with these notes. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt
discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $2,138.
The First February 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement
On February 4, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “First February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “First February 2020 Lender”), the First
February 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $85,000 (the “First February 2020 Note”). Pursuant to
the First February 2020 Loan Agreement, the First February 2020 Note has interest of ten percent (10%).
The First February 2020 Note are convertible into shares of
the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the lesser of (i) a fixed conversion
price equal to $4.00 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a) any private placement offerings or
one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to which the Company receives monies
in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company, or (b) any private placement offerings or one
or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing onto a national securities
exchange (a “Qualified Offering”).
The First February 2020 Notes mature on the first (6 th )
month anniversary of their issuance dates. In the event that the Offering’s Purchasers do not choose to convert the
Notes into the Common Stock on or prior to the Maturity Dates and the Notes have not been repaid or an event of default occurs
as defined in the Notes, the notes will be convertible at the lesser of the fixed conversion price or 65% multiplied by the lowest
trade of the common stock during the twenty (20) consecutive trading day period immediately preceding the date of the respective
conversion and a default interest rate of 15% will be applied.
The Conversion Price of the First February 2020 Note are subject
to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into
the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment
shall result in the Conversion Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The Company recorded a $8,000 debt discount relating to original
issue discount associated with these notes. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt
discount and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $1,983.
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The Second February 2020 Convertible Loan Agreement
On February
11, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the “Second February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual
(the “Second February 2020 Lender”), the Second February 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $200,000
(the “Second February 2020 Note”). Pursuant to the Second February 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second February 2020 Note
has interest of ten percent (12%). As additional consideration
for entering in the Second February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 20,000
shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share.
The Second February 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the
Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the lesser of (i) a fixed conversion
price equal to $4.50 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a) any private placement offerings or
one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to which the Company receives monies
in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company, or (b) any private placement offerings or one
or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing onto a national securities
exchange (a “Qualified Offering”).
The Second February 2020 Note matures on the first (12 th )
month anniversary of its issuance date. In the event that the Offering’s Purchasers do not choose to convert the Notes
into the Common Stock on or prior to the Maturity Date and the Note is unpaid, the note will be convertible at the lesser of the
fixed conversion price or 75% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (20) consecutive trading day
period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.
The Conversion Price of the First February 2020 Note is subject
to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into
the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment
shall result in the Conversion Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
The Company recorded a $33,340 debt discount relating to original
issue discount associated with this note. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount
and issuance cost.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $5,267.
The Third February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
On February 25, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Third February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Third February 2020 Lender”), the Third
February 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $1,500,000 (the “Third February 2020 Note”). The Company
received proceeds of $864,950 and converted notes payable of $385,000 in exchange for the note (see Note 5). Pursuant to
the Third February 2020 Loan Agreement, the Second February 2020 Note has interest of ten percent (12% ).
The Third February 2020 Note is convertible into shares of the
Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the lesser of (i) a fixed conversion
price equal to $4.50 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a) any private placement offerings or
one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to which the Company receives monies
in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company, or (b) any private placement offerings or one
or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing onto a national securities
exchange (a “Qualified Offering”).
The Third February 2020 mature on the first (12 th )
month anniversary of their issuance dates. In the event that the Offering’s Purchasers do not choose to convert the
Notes into the Common Stock on or prior to the Maturity Dates and the note is unpaid, the notes will be convertible at the lower
of the fixed conversion price or 75% multiplied by the lowest trade of the common stock during the twenty (20) consecutive trading
day period immediately preceding the date of the respective conversion.
The Conversion Price of the Third February 2020 Note are subject
to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible into
the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such adjustment
shall result in the Conversion Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs as described therein.
In accordance with ASC 470-50, since the present value of the
cash flows under the new debt instrument was at least ten percent different from the present value of the remaining cash flows
under the terms of the original debt instrument, the Company accounted for the note exchange as described above as a debt extinguishment.
The Company recorded a loss on debt extinguishment of $535,041. This represents the fair value of the warrants issued $445,705
and a debt premium of $89,336. The note has an effective interest rate of 24%. The Company recorded a debt discount of $160,714.
This is made up of an original issue discount of $250,050 less a debt premium of $89,336.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $17,500.
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Note 7 – Related Party
Convertible notes
Convertible notes payable – related party as of March 31,
2020 and 2019 is as follows:
Outstanding Principal as of
Warrants granted
March 31,
2019
December 31,
2019
Interest
Rate
Maturity Date
Quantity
Exercise
Price
The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering
400
400
14
%
April 2020
59,850
4.00
The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering
20,000
20,000
10
%
May 2020
1,320
6.00
20,400
20,400
Less: Debt Discount
(2
)
(13
)
Less: Debt Issuance Costs
-
-
20,398
20,387
Less: Current Debt
(20,398
)
(20,387
)
Total Long-Term Debt
$
-
$
-
The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company conducted multiple
closings of a private placement offering to accredited investors (the “March 2018 Convertible Note Offering”) of units
of the Company’s securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “Investors”)
for aggregate gross proceeds of $239,400.
The March 2018 Convertible Note Offering consisted of a maximum
of $900,000, with an over-allotment option of an additional $300,000, of units of the Company’s securities (each, a “March
2018 Unit” and collectively, the “March 2018 Units”), with each March 2018 Unit consisting of (a) a 14% Convertible
Secured Promissory Note (each a “March 2018 Note” and together the “March 2018 Notes”), convertible into
shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at a conversion price of
$4.00 per share (the “Conversion Price”), and (b) a four-year warrant (each a “Warrant and together the “Warrants”)
to purchase common stock equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the shares into which the Notes can be converted into (“Warrant
Shares”) at an exercise price of $4.00 per share (“Exercise Price”). The Notes mature on the second (2nd) anniversary
of their issuance dates.
The Conversion Price of the Note and the Exercise Price of the Warrants
are subject to adjustment for issuances of the Company’s common stock or any equity linked instruments or securities convertible
into the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of less than the prevailing Conversion Price or Exercise Price. Such
adjustment shall result in the Conversion Price and Exercise Price being reduced to such lower purchase price, subject to carve-outs
as described therein.
The Company recorded a $84,854 debt discount relating to 59,850
warrants issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount
is being accreted over the life of these notes to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company converted $239,000
of principal and $15,401 of unpaid interest into the August 2018 Equity Raise.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $14.
The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering
During the Nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company conducted
an offering to accredited investors (the “February 2019 Convertible Note Offering”) of units of the Company’s
securities by entering into subscription agreements with “accredited investors” (the “February 2019 Investors”)
for aggregate gross proceeds of $20,000.
The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering consisted of (a) a 10%
Convertible Promissory Note (each a “February 2019 Note” and together, the “February 2019 Notes”), convertible
into shares of the Company’s common stock, par value $.001 per share (“Conversion Shares”) at the lesser of (i)
a fixed conversion price equal to $5.00 per share or (ii) the price provided to investors in connection with (a) any private placement
offerings or one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act, pursuant to which the Company receives
monies in the amount greater than $1,500,000 in exchange for securities of the Company between February 21, 2019 and the date on
which the Company’s consummates a listing onto a national securities exchange, or (b) any private placement offerings or
one or more registered public offerings by the Company under the Securities Act in connection with its listing onto a national
securities exchange (a “Qualified Offering”), and (b) a four-year stock purchase warrant (each a “Warrant and
together the “Warrants”) to purchase a quantity of shares of the Company’s common stock up to thirty-three percent
(33%) of the number of shares of common stock into which the underlying Notes may be converted, at an exercise price of $6.00 per
share (“Exercise Price”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2019 a total of 1,320 Warrants were issued in
conjunction with The February 2019 Convertible Note Offering.
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The February 2019 Notes mature on the first (1 st ) anniversary
of their issuance dates. In the event that the Offering’s Purchasers do not choose to convert the Notes into the Common
Stock on or prior to the Maturity Dates, the principal and interest evidenced by the Note shall be mandatorily converted upon the
earlier of (i) the listing of the Common Stock onto a national securities exchange, or (ii) upon a Qualified Offering.
The Company recorded a $2,465 debt discount relating to 1,320 warrants
issued to investors based on the relative fair value of each equity instrument on the dates of issuance. The debt discount is being
accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance cost.
During the year ended December 31, 2019, $20,000 in principal was
converted from a promissory note into this Offering.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $500.
Notes payable
Notes payable – related party as of March 31, 2020 and
December 31, 2019 is as follows:
Outstanding Principal as of
Warrants granted
March 31, 2020
December 31,
2019
Interest
Rate
Maturity Date
Quantity
Exercise
Price
The June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement
10,000
10,000
6 %
August 17, 2018
1,500
4.00
The July 2018 Schiller Loan Agreements
20,863
20,863
6 %
August 17, 2018
7,500
4.00
The June 2019 Loan Agreement
4,825,000
4,825,000
12.5 %
December 3, 2019
-
-
The December 2019 Gravitas Loan Agreement
150,116
300,000
6.7 %
March 1, 2020
-
-
The January 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement
132,500
-
-
February 2020
-
-
The February 2020 Banner Loan Agreement
-
-
-
February 2020
148
6.00
The February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement
-
-
-
February 2020
45
6.00
5,138,479
5,155,863
Less: Debt Discount
-
-
Less: Debt Issuance Costs
-
(26,521 )
5,138,479
5,129,342
Less: Current Debt
(5,138,479 )
(5,129,342 )
$ -
$ -
The June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement
On June 29, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement”) with Jeremy Frommer, an officer of the Company, whereby the Company issued
Frommer a promissory note in the principal amount of $10,000 (the “June 2018 Frommer Note”). As additional consideration
for entering in the June 2018 Frommer Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Frommer a four-year warrant to purchase 1,500 shares
of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $4.00 per share. Pursuant to the June 2018 Frommer Loan Agreement, the
June 2018 Frommer Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity date of August 17, 2018 (the “June
2018 Frommer Maturity Date”). On November 8, 2018 the Company executed upon an agreement that extended the maturity date
of the June 2018 Frommer Agreement to March 7, 2019. As part of the extension agreement, the Company issued Frommer an additional
2,043 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $6.00. These warrants had a fair value of $4,645
which was recorded to loss on extinguishment of debt. On February 18, 2019 the Company executed upon an agreement that further
extended the maturity date of the June 2018 Frommer Agreement to March 7, 2019. As part of the extension agreement, the Company
issued Frommer an additional 2,077 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $6.00. On March 29,
2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Frommer that further extended the maturity date of this loan to May 15, 2019. On
June 29, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Frommer that further extended the maturity date of this loan to December
15, 2019. On December 15, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Frommer that further extended the maturity date to
May 15, 2020.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $199.
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The July 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement
On July 17, 2018, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the
“Second July 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement”) with Schiller, a member of the Board, whereby the Company issued Schiller
a promissory note in the principal aggregate amount of $25,000 (the “Second July 2018 Schiller Note”). As additional
consideration for entering in the Second July 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement, the Company issued Schiller a four-year warrant to
purchase 3,750 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $4.00 per share. Pursuant to the Second July 2018
Schiller Loan Agreement, the Second July 2018 Schiller Note bears interest at a rate of 6% per annum and payable on the maturity
date of August 17, 2018. Subsequent to the balance sheet date, on November 8, 2018 the Company executed upon an agreement that
extended the maturity date of this loan to March 7, 2019. As part of the extension agreement, the Company issued Schiller warrants
to purchase 5,095 shares of common stock of the Company at an exercise price of $6.00. On February 18, 2019 the Company executed
upon an agreement that further extended the maturity date of the Second July 2018 Schiller Loan Agreement to March 7, 2019. As
part of the extension agreement, the Company issued Schiller an additional 5,180 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company
at an exercise price of $6.00. On March 29, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Schiller that further extended
the maturity date of this loan to May 15, 2019. On December 15, 2019 the Company entered into an agreement that further extended
the maturity date of this loan to May 15, 2020.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $416.
During the year ended December 31, 2019 $4,137 in principal was
converted into the February 2019 Convertible Note Offering.
The June 2019 Loan Agreement
On June 3, 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the
“June 2019 Loan Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company was to be indebted in the amount of $2,400,000, of which
$1,200,000 was funded by September 30, 2019 and $1,200,000 was exchanged from the May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement dated May 26, 2016
in favor of Rosen for a joint and several interest in the Term Loan pursuant to the Debt Exchange Agreement. The June 2019 Loan
Agreement, the June 2019 Loan bears interest at a rate of 12.5% per annum, compounded annually and payable on the maturity date
of December 3, 2019 (the “June 2019 Maturity Date”) at which time all outstanding principal, accrued and unpaid interest
and other amounts due under the June 2019. In connection with the conversion of the May 2016 Rosen Loan Agreement the Company recorded
a debt discount of $92,752. The debt discount is being accreted over the life of the note to accretion of debt discount and issuance
cost.
On July 29, 2019, the Company entered into the First Amendment
Agreement to the June 2019 Loan Agreement pursuant to which the parties agreed to amend the June 2019 Loan Agreement and the June
2019 Security Agreement so as to (i) increase the principal aggregate amount of the June 2019 Loan to $2,500,000, and (ii) amend
the provisions regarding the ranking of interest of such loan.
On August 12, 2019, the Company entered
into the Second Amendment Agreement to the June 2019 Loan Agreement pursuant to which the parties agreed to further amend the June
2019 Loan Agreement and the June 2019 Security Agreement so as to (i) increase the principal aggregate amount of the June 2019
Loan to $3,000,000, and (ii) amend the provisions regarding the ranking of interest of such loan.
On September 16, 2019, the Company
entered into the Third Amendment Agreement to the June 2019 Loan Agreement pursuant to which the parties agreed to further amend
the June 2019 Loan Agreement and the June 2019 Security Agreement so as to (i) increase the principal amount of the June 2019 Loan
to $4,000,000; and (ii) amend the provisions therein with regard to the ranking of security interests.
On October 10,
2019 the Company and investors entered into the Fourth Amendment Agreement to the June 2019 Loan Agreement, whereby the parties
thereto agreed to (i) increase the principal amount of the June 2019 Loan to $4,825,000; and (ii) amend the interest, conversion
terms, and other covenants of the note.
On February 27,
2020, the Company entered into a fifth amendment agreement to the June 2019 Loan Agreement, whereby the parties agreed to amend
Section 2.6 of the June 2019 Loan Agreement and provide for: (i) an additional 10% of shares to be issued at the time of conversion
in the event that the price per share (or unit, as applicable) of securities issued in a Qualified Public Offering (as such term
is defined in the Fifth Amendment) is below $5.00; and (ii) provide for the acceleration of all outstanding interest due on the
Loan upon the consummation of a Qualified Public Offering.
The December 2019 Gravitas Loan Agreement
On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “December 2019 Gravitas Loan Agreement”), whereby the Company issued Gravitas a promissory note in the principal
amount of $300,000 (the “December 2019 Gravitas Note”). Pursuant to the December 2019 Gravitas Loan Agreement, the
December 2019 Gravitas Note has a flat interest payment of $20,000. Subsequent to March 31, 2020 the Company and Gravitas have
agreed to extend this Loan Agreement.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $5,000.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repaid
$149,884 in principal.
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The January 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement
On January 14, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “January 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement”), whereby the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of
$150,000 (the “January 2020 Rosen Note”). Pursuant to the January 2020 Rosen Loan Agreement, the January 2020 Rosen
Note accrues interest at a fixed amount of $2,500 for the duration of the note.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the company accrued
interest of $20,500.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$17,500 in principal and $12,500 in interest.
The February Banner 2020 Loan Agreement
On February 15, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the
“February 2020 Banner Loan Agreement”), whereby the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $9,900
(the “February 2020 Note”) for expenses paid on behalf of the Company by an employee. Pursuant to the February 2020
Loan Agreement, the February 2020 Note bears interest at a rate of $495. As additional consideration for entering in the February
2020 Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 148 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase
price of $6.00 per share.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$9,900 in principal and $495 in interest.
The February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement
On February 18, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement”) with Jeremy Frommer, an officer of the Company, whereby the Company issued
Frommer a promissory note in the principal amount of $2,989 (the “February 2020 Frommer Note”). As additional consideration
for entering in the June 2018 Frommer Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Frommer a five-year warrant to purchase 45 shares
of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share. Pursuant to the February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement,
the note is payable on the maturity date of February 28, 2020 (the “February 2020 Frommer Maturity Date”).
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company repaid
$2,989 in principal and $160 in interest.
Demand loan
On June 13, 2019, Standish made non-interest
bearing loans of $100,000 to the Company in the form of cash. The loan is due on demand and unsecured. During the year ended December
31, 2019 the company repaid $25,000 of principal.
On December 17, 2019, Standish made non-interest bearing loans
of $150,000 to the Company in the form of cash. The loan is due on demand and unsecured.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company repaid
$150,000 in principal.
On March 27, 2020, a lender made non-interest bearing loans
of $100,000 to the Company in the form of cash. The loan is due on demand and unsecured.
Officer compensation
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company paid
$19,394 for living expenses for officers of the Company.
Note 8 – Stockholders’ Deficit
Shares Authorized
The Company is authorized to issue up to thirty-five million
(35,000,000) shares of capital stock, of which fifteen million (15,000,000) shares are designated as common stock, par value $0.001
per share, and twenty million (20,000,000) are designated as “blank check” preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.
The designations, rights, and preferences of such preferred stock are to be determined by the Company’s board of directors.
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Common Stock
On January 30, 2020, the Company issued 150,000 shares of its restricted
common stock to consultants in exchange for three months of services at a fair value of $585,000. These shares were recorded
as common stock issued for prepaid services and will be expensed over the life of the consulting contract to share based payments.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020 the Company recorded $392,143 to share based payments.
On January 6, 2020, the Company issued 4,236 shares of its restricted
common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $12,500. In connection with this transaction the Company also recorded
a loss on settlement of vendor liabilities of $4,233.
On March 5, 2020, the Company issued 6,459 shares of its
restricted common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $25,000. In connection with this transaction the Company also
recorded a gain on settlement of vendor liabilities of $1,098.
On March 13, 2020 the Company entered into an exchange agreement
with a warrant holder. The company agreed to exchange 17,500 warrants for 15,000 shares of the company common stock. In connection
with this agreement the company recorded a loss on conversion of warrants to stock of $5,772
On March 19, 2020, the Company issued 60,000 shares of its restricted
common stock to settle outstanding vendor liabilities of $72,048. In connection with this transaction the Company also recorded
a gain on settlement of vendor liabilities of $122,953.
Warrants
The Company applied fair value accounting for all share-based
payments awards. The fair value of each warrant granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model.
The assumptions used for warrants granted during the three months
ended March 31, 2020 are as follows:
March 31,
2020
March 31,
2019
Exercise price
$
5.00 - 6.00
$
6.00
Expected dividends
0
%
0
%
Expected volatility
235.82% - 237.39
%
108.16
%
Risk free interest rate
1.16% - 1.63
%
2.23% - 2.5
%
Expected life of warrant
5 years
4 – 5 years
Warrant Activities
The following is a summary of the Company’s warrant activity:
Warrants
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding and Exercisable – December 31, 2019
742,221
$ 5.25
Granted
145,788
5.00
Exercised
-
-
Forfeited/Cancelled
(81,429 )
4.00
Outstanding and Exercisable – March 31, 2020
806,580
5.33
Warrants Outstanding
Warrants Exercisable
Exercise price
Number
Outstanding
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
(in years)
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Number
Exercisable
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$
5.33
806,580
3.15
5.33
806,580
3.15
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During the three months ended March 31, 2020, a total of 600
warrants were issued with notes payable (See Note 5 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $523,802 using a Black-Scholes
option-pricing model and the above assumptions.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, a total of 144,995
warrants were issued with convertible notes (See Note 6 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of $523,802 using a Black-Scholes
option-pricing model and the above assumptions.
During the three months ended March 31, 2020, a total of 193
warrants were issued with notes payable – related party (See Note 7 above). The warrants have a grant date fair value of
$753 using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model and the above assumptions.
Note 9 – Commitments and Contingencies
In response to
the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) was signed into law in March
2020. The CARES Act lifts certain deduction limitations originally imposed by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“2017 Tax
Act”). Corporate taxpayers may carryback net operating losses (NOLs) originating between 2018 and 2020 for up to five years,
which was not previously allowed under the 2017 Tax Act. The CARES Act also eliminates the 80% of taxable income limitations by
allowing corporate entities to fully utilize NOL carryforwards to offset taxable income in 2018, 2019 or 2020. Taxpayers may generally
deduct interest up to the sum of 50% of adjusted taxable income plus business interest income (30% limit under the 2017 Tax Act)
for 2019 and 2020. The CARES Act allows taxpayers with alternative minimum tax credits to claim a refund in 2020 for the entire
amount of the credits instead of recovering the credits through refunds over a period of years, as originally enacted by the 2017
Tax Act.
In addition, the
CARES Act raises the corporate charitable deduction limit to 25% of taxable income and makes qualified improvement property generally
eligible for 15-year cost-recovery and 100% bonus depreciation. The enactment of the CARES Act did not result in any material adjustments
to our income tax provision for the three months ended March 31.
Lease Agreements
On May 5, 2018, the Company signed a 5-year lease for approximately
2,300 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 640, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is
June 1, 2018. Total amount due under this lease is $411,150.
On April 1, 2019, the Company signed a 4-year lease for approximately
796 square feet of office space at 2050 Center Avenue Suite 660, Fort Lee, New Jersey 07024. Commencement date of the lease is
April 1, 2019. Total amount due under this lease is $108,229
The components of lease expense were as
follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
Operating lease cost
$ 17,384
Short term lease cost
3,974
Total net lease cost
$ 21,358
Supplemental cash flow and other information
related to leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating lease payments
16,099
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years):
3.3
Weighted average discount rate:
13 %
Total future minimum payments required under the lease as of
March 31, 2020 are as follows:
Twelve Months Ending December 31,
2020
$ 105,920
2021
110,010
2022
116,312
2023
23,735
Total
$ 355,977
Rent expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019
was $21,358 and $20,690 respectively.
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Note 10 – Subsequent Events
Subsequent to March 31, 2020 the company
entered into five convertible promissory note agreements. The Company received proceeds of $403,000.
On May 5, 2020, Jerrick Ventures LLC (“Jerrick
Ventures”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (“Jerrick”), was granted a loan (the “Loan”)
from PNC Bank, N.A. in the principal amount of $412,500, pursuant to the Paycheck Protection Program (the “PPP”)
under Division A, Title I of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), which was enacted
on March 27, 2020. The Loan, which was in the form of a Note dated May 4, 2020 issued by Jerrick Ventures (the “Note”),
matures on May 4, 2022 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00% per annum, payable monthly commencing on November 4, 2020. The
Note may be prepaid by Jerrick Ventures at any time prior to maturity without payment of any premium. Funds from the Loan may only
be used to retain workers and maintain payroll or make mortgage payments, lease payments and utility payments. Jerrick Ventures
intends to use the entire Loan amount for qualifying expenses. Under the terms of the PPP, certain amounts of the Loan may be forgiven
if they are used for qualifying expenses as described in the CARES Act.
On May 7, 2020, the board of directors
approved the Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. 2020 Omnibus Equity Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). Only employees, non-employee
directors and consultants are eligible for awards under the Plan. The Plan provides for awards in the form of options (incentive
stock options or nonstatutory stock options) restricted stock grants, and restricted stock unit grants. Up to 7,500,000 shares
of common stock may be issued under the Plan and the option exercise price of stock options granted under the Plan shall not be
less than 100% of the Fair Market Value (as defined in the Plan) (110% for 10% shareholders in the case of ISOs) of a share of
common stock on the date of the grant. The option exercise price may be payable in cash, surrender of stock, cashless exercise
or net exercise. Each grant awarded under the Plan shall be evidenced by a grant agreement and may or may not be subject to vesting.
The Plan is subject to the approval of the Company’s stockholders within one year of the date of adoption by the Board of
Directors. If the Plan is not approved by the stockholders before the first anniversary of the date of adoption, then the Plan
shall terminate and any awards granted under the Plan shall be terminated. If the stockholders timely approve the Plan, then the
Plan shall terminate on the tenth anniversary of the date of adoption by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may amend
or terminate the Plan at any time and for any reason. An amendment of the Plan shall be subject to the approval of the Company’s
stockholders only to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations or rules.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q and
other reports filed by Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) from time to time with the SEC (collectively, the
“Filings”) contain or may contain forward-looking statements and information that are based upon beliefs of, and information
currently available to, the Company’s management as well as estimates and assumptions made by Company’s management.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which are only predictions and speak only
as of the date hereof. When used in the Filings, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar
expressions as they relate to the Company or the Company’s management identify forward-looking statements. Such statements
reflect the current view of the Company with respect to future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and
other factors, including the risks relating to the Company’s business, industry, and the Company’s operations and results
of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should the underlying assumptions prove incorrect,
actual results may differ significantly from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended, or planned.
Although the Company believes that the
expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot guarantee future results, levels of
activity, performance, or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States,
the Company does not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements to actual results.
Our financial statements are prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). These accounting principles
require us to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions. We believe that the estimates, judgments and assumptions upon
which we rely are reasonable based upon information available to us at the time that these estimates, judgments and assumptions
are made. These estimates, judgments and assumptions can affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of
the financial statements as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Our financial statements
would be affected to the extent there are material differences between these estimates and actual results. In many cases, the accounting
treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require management’s judgment in its
application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting any available alternative would not produce
a materially different result. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto
appearing elsewhere in this report.
We intend for this discussion to provide
information that will assist in understanding our financial statements, the changes in certain key items in those financial statements,
and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles affect our financial statements.
This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and accompanying notes for the year ended December
31, 2019, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2020.
Overview
Jerrick Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCQB: JMDA). provides technology
solutions for content creators, brands and their respective audiences through its flagship digital media platform Vocal.
We believe that Jerrick’s agile business framework and Vocal’s
design and development capabilities provide a sustainable, capital light operational infrastructure. Vocal’s technology
is built to scale, while the rate of growth can be modulated up or down based on available capital and the relative tightness
of the capital markets.
Vocal is a user-generated long-form digital publishing platform.
The platform primarily focuses on providing storytelling tools, monetization features and engaged communities for content creators
to get discovered and fund their creativity.
There are over 4.5 billion internet
users; of that, 83% publish some form of content on a monthly basis (photos, writing, reviews), and 3.8 billion of them are active
on social media (according to data by GlobalWebIndex and Reddit). In 2020, the internet has become the linchpin of the modern information
society, as well as the modern social society. We believe digital platforms, such as Vocal, exist to help the world find order
in this vast ocean of opportunity.
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A global crisis, like the 2020 COVID-19
pandemic, only further emphasizes how critical a role digital platforms play in society, as government bodies are encouraging social
distancing and restricting travel, and employers are widely implementing work-from-home policies. These factors aside, Vocal exists
in an environment where the total addressable market (TAM) of the platform was growing exponentially, and in the current environment,
may see even more rapid growth.
The Vocal platform is home to over 600,000 content creators and
brands of all shapes and sizes, and attracts audiences across a network of the Company’s 100% owned-and-operated communities.
The platform’s unique canvas-style editor supports content creation utilizing a wide range of rich-media assets including
streaming content, photos, videos, podcasts, product links, written word, and more.
Vocal makes it easy for creators to produce well-constructed, search engine optimized, and engaging content. Additionally, creators
can upgrade to Vocal+, and pay a premium subscription fee to access a suite of additional features such as an increased rate of
CPM monetization, brand collaborations, the ability to enter exclusive members-only Challenges, early access to new features, and
other rewards.
Given Vocal’s built-in monetization capabilities, topic-specific
structure, and adaptability to a wide range of uses and industries, we believe that it is the ideal platform to help users adapt
to evolving social, professional, and societal realities of a new digital world. Moderation and compliance are more important in
a world where ambiguity can systematically damage value. Vocal’s enforcement of community guidelines and content moderation
creates a secure environment for users. Vocal provides its stakeholders a trustworthy environment that people look for, especially
in periods of uncertainty.
In 2018, the Company launched its in-house
creative studio, Vocal for Brands. Vocal for Brands partners brands with authentic,
like-minded Vocal creators to produce bespoke branded content campaigns, brand-sponsored creator Challenges, and other types of
branded experiences on the Vocal platform that build brand engagement, trust, and drive results.. With the introduction of Challenges
in early first quarter 2020, brands can now tap into Vocal’s network of approximately 600,000 content creators and encourage
them to interact with, learn about and promote their brand while benefiting from Vocal’s brand-safe, moderated, and curated
environment. Brand-sponsored Challenges effectively yield a collection of crowdsourced branded content for brands and help them
reach a wider audience.
Vocal’s first-party data enables our team to create highly targeted and segmented audiences for Vocal for Brands campaigns,
and help the brand reach their ideal audience. Brands can access story performance data, engagement data, behavioral data, and
sentiment data, all of which is used to further optimize the campaign’s success.
Following Jerrick’s acquisition of e-commerce agency Seller’s
Choice, LLC (“Seller’s Choice”) in September 2019, the Company successfully integrated Seller’s Choice
into its sales team and operations. The acquisition enabled Vocal for Brands to further expand its client base in the direct-to-consumer
(DTC) space, while providing an opportunity for the Seller’s Choice team to leverage Vocal for Brand’s unique brand
storytelling capabilities as a way to further support its e-commerce clientele.
Jerrick’s resources and Vocal’s proprietary technology
were designed to amplify creator subscriptions as well as convert on direct to consumer brand opportunities. Further, the Vocal
platform’s unique underlying architecture generates scalable and sustainable revenues, and lends itself well to future acquisitions
and white-label opportunities for Jerrick.
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table summarizes total current assets, liabilities
and working capital at March 31, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019:
March 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
(Revised)
Increase /
(Decrease)
Current Assets
$ 397,917
$ 78,063
$ 319,854
Current Liabilities
$ 12,809,118
$ 10,928,830
$ 1,880,288
Working Capital Deficit
$ (12,411,201 )
$ (10,850,767 )
$ (1,560,434 )
At March 31, 2020, we had a working capital deficit of $12,411,201
as compared to a working capital deficit of $10,850,767 at December 31, 2019, an increase of $1,560,434. The increase is primarily
attributable to an increase in notes payable related party, convertible notes payable, and accounts payable.
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Net Cash
Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2020 and 2019, was $1,314,863 and $1,461,053, respectively. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and
2019 was $2,985,997 and $1,884,441, respectively. This change is primarily attributable to the net loss for the current period
offset by share-based payments in the amount of $ 392,143 to employees and consultants for services rendered, the accretion of
debt discount and debt issuance costs of $186,948 due to the incentives given with debentures, and a loss on extinguishment of
debt of $535,041 in addition to a change in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $418,338. These increases were offset by
a change in accounts receivable during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $0 and $2,801, respectively. This change is attributable to the cash paid for property and equipment
and the cash consideration for the acquisition.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the three
months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 was $1,430,826 and $1,726,561. During the three months ended March 31, 2020 period, the Company
was predominantly financed by issuance of debt and related party notes of $1,475,610 and $252,989, respectively to fund operations.
These increases were offset by repayment of notes and related party notes of $115,000 and $180,273, respectively.
Summary of Statements of Operations for the Three Months
Ended March 31, 2020 and 2019:
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2020
2019
Revenue
$ 293,142
$ 34,334
Operating Expenses
$ (2,119,091 )
$ (1,739,328 )
Loss from operations
$ (1,825,949 )
$ (1,704,994 )
Other Expenses
$ (1,160,048 )
$ (179,447 )
Net loss
$ (2,985,997 )
$ (1,884,441 )
Loss per common share – basic and diluted
$ (0.32 )
$ (0.28 )
Revenue
Revenue was $293,142 for the three months ended March 31, 2020,
as compared to $34,334 for the comparable three months ended March 31, 2019, an increase of $258,808. The increase in revenue is
primarily attributable to the launch and steady growth of Vocal+ paid subscribers, the rising price points for Vocal for Brands
campaigns, and the integration of Seller’s Choice into Jerrick following the Company’s successful acquisition in late
third quarter 2019.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020
were $2,119,091 as compared to $1,739,328 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase of $379,763 in operating expenses
is the result of an increase in general and administrative expenses and consulting fees. The increase to these expenses is mainly
related to the acquisition of Seller’s Choice and subsequent integration into Jerrick’s infrastructure, as well as
the implementation of the Company’s future business plans.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020
was $1,803,675 as compared to $1,825,949 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. The increase in the loss from operations is
primarily due to increased expenses due to the continued development of the Vocal platform, the acquisition of Seller’s Choice
and the implementation of the Company’s future business plans.
Other Expenses
Other expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was
$1,160,048 as compared to $179,447 for the three months ended March 31, 2019. Other expenses during the three months ended March
31, 2020 was comprised of interest expense of $375,530 on notes and related party notes, accretion of debt discount and issuance
cost of $186,947 due to the incentives given with debentures, a loss on extinguishment of debt of $535,040. These expenses were
offset by other income from an Australian tax credit for research and development of $63,556. During the three months ended March
31, 2019, other expenses were comprised of interest expense of $54,569 on notes and related party notes and accretion of debt discount
and issuance cost of $47,364 due to the incentives given with debentures, loss on extinguishment of liabilities of $77,514 for
the incentives given to amend or convert debt.
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Net Loss
Net loss attributable to common shareholder for the three months
ended March 31, 2020, was $2,985,997, or loss per share of $0.32, as compared to a net loss of $1,884,441, or loss per share of
$0.28, for the three months ended March 31, 2019.
Inflation did not have a material impact on the Company’s
operations for the applicable period. Other than the foregoing, management knows of no trends, demands, or uncertainties that are
reasonably likely to have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of March 31, 2020, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2
of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. During the three months ending March 31, 2020, we were not required to make
any material estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures of assets, liabilities, revenue
and expenses. However, if we complete an acquisition, we will be required to make estimates and assumptions typical of other companies.
For example, we will be required to make critical accounting estimates related to valuation and accounting for business combinations.
The estimates will require us to rely upon assumptions that were highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made,
and changes in them are reasonably likely to occur from period to period. Changes in estimates used in these and other items could
have a material impact on our financial statements in the future. Our estimates will be based on our experience and our interpretation
of economic, political, regulatory, and other factors that affect our business prospects. Actual results may differ significantly
from our estimates.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative
Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company is not required to provide
the information required by this Item as it is a “smaller reporting company,” as defined in Rule 229.10(f)(1).
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Limitations on Effectiveness of Controls
and Procedures
The term “disclosure controls and
procedures,” as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, refers to controls and procedures that are
designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure
controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be
disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s
management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate
to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In designing and evaluating our disclosure
controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and
procedures must reflect the fact there are resource constraints and management is required to apply judgment in evaluating the
benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and
Procedures
Our management, with the participation of our Principal Executive
and Financial Officer, evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the effectiveness
of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act of 1934). Based
on that evaluation, our Principal Executive and Financial Officer concluded our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective
at the reasonable assurance level as of March 31, 2020.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial
Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined
in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) has occurred during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2020 that
has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We are currently not involved in any litigation
that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations. There is no action, suit,
proceeding, inquiry or investigation before or by any court, public board, government agency, self-regulatory organization or body
pending or, to the knowledge of the executive officers of our Company or any of our subsidiaries, threatened against or affecting
our company, our common stock, any of our subsidiaries or of our companies or our subsidiaries’ officers or directors in
their capacities as such, in which an adverse decision could have a material adverse effect.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Our business, financial condition,
results of operations, and cash flows may be impacted by a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control, including those
set forth in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, the occurrence of any one of which
could have a material adverse effect on our actual results.
There have been no material
changes to the Risk Factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, except
as noted below.
Unfavorable global economic,
business, or political conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.
Our results of operations
could be adversely affected by general conditions in the global economy and in the global financial markets, including conditions
that are outside of our control, including the impact of health and safety concerns, such as those relating to the current COVID-19
coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic. The recent global financial crisis in connection with the COVID-19 pandemic has
caused extreme volatility and disruptions in the capital and credit markets. A severe or prolonged economic downturn could result
in a variety of risks to our business, including weakened demand for our Vocal platform and our ability to raise additional capital
when needed on acceptable terms, if at all. Any of the foregoing could harm our business and we cannot anticipate all the ways
in which the current economic climate and financial market conditions could adversely impact our business .
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity
Securities and Use of Proceeds.
During the three months ended March 31,
2020, we issued securities that were not registered under the Securities Act, and were not previously disclosed in a Current Report
on Form 8-K or Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as listed below. All of the securities discussed in this Item 2 were issued in reliance
on the exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act.
The Second January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 14, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Second January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the Second January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $10,000 (the “Second January 2020 Note”). As
additional consideration for entering in the Second January Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase
150 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share.
The Third January 2020 Loan Agreement
On January 22, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Third January 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Third January 2020 Lender”) whereby
the Third January 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $15,000 (the “Third January 2020 Note”). As additional
consideration for entering in the Third January Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 225 shares of
the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share.
The Second February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement
On February 11, 2017, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “Second February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “Second February 2020 Lender”), the
Second February 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $200,000 (the “Second February 2020 Note”). As
additional consideration for entering in the Second February 2020 convertible Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant
to purchase 20,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share.
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The February 2020 Banner Loan Agreement
On February 15 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement (the
“February 2020 Banner Loan Agreement”), whereby the Company issued a promissory note in the principal amount of $9,900
(the “February 2020 Note”). As additional consideration for entering in the February 2020 Loan Agreement, the Company
issued a five-year warrant to purchase 148 shares of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share.
The February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement
On February 18, 2020, the Company entered into a loan agreement
(the “February 2020 Frommer Loan Agreement”) with Jeremy Frommer, an officer of the Company, whereby the Company issued
Frommer a promissory note in the principal amount of $2,989 (the “February 2020 Frommer Note”). As additional consideration
for entering in the June 2018 Frommer Note Loan Agreement, the Company issued Frommer a five-year warrant to purchase 45 shares
of the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share.
The February 2020 Loan Agreement
On February 25, 2020, the Company entered into
a loan agreement (the “February 2020 Loan Agreement”) with an individual (the “February 2020 Lender”) whereby
the February 2020 Lender issued the Company a promissory note of $15,000 (the “February 2020 Note”). As additional
consideration for entering in the February 2020 Loan Agreement, the Company issued a five-year warrant to purchase 225 shares of
the Company’s common stock at a purchase price of $6.00 per share.
Consultant Shares
During the 3 months ended March 31, 2020, the
Company issued 160,695 shares to consultants.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
There is no other information required
to be disclosed under this item which was not previously disclosed.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
Description
31.1**
Certification by the Principal Executive and Financial Officer of Registrant pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a)).
32.1**
Certification by the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS*
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE*
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
* Filed herewith
** Furnished herewith
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
JERRICK MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: May 15, 2020
By:
/s/ Jeremy Frommer
Name:
Jeremy Frommer
Title:
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
(Principal Financial Officer)
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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