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FORM 10-K
U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
☒ ANNUAL REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31,
2020
☐ TRANSITION
REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________to
_________
Commission File Number 000-55114
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC .
(Exact name of registrant as specified
in its charter)
Colorado
34-1720075
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1314 E Las Olas Blvd. Suite 221
Fort
Lauderdale, FL 33301
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)
(954) 745-5815
( Registrant’s telephone number,
including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former
fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Se curities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the
Act:
Title of each
class
Trading Symbol
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on which registered
N/A
N/A
N/A
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Common Stock, No Par Value
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No
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is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting
company,” and “emerging growth company,” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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The aggregate market value of the Registrant’s
common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold as of the last
business day of the Registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter was $24,013,945.
On March 8, 2021, there were 76,093,546
shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER
31, 2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1.
Business
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Item 1A.
Risk Factors
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Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
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Item 2.
Properties
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Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
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Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
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PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters
and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
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Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
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Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
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Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
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Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
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Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
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Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
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Item 9B.
Other Information
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PART III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
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Item 11.
Executive Compensation
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Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related
Stockholder Matters
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Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence
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Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
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PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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Signatures
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PART I
Item 1. Business.
Overview
Canfield
Medical Supply, Inc. (“CMS”) was incorporated in the State of Ohio on September 3, 1992, and changed domicile to Colorado
on April 18, 2012. CMS was in the business of home health services, primarily the selling of durable medical equipment and medical
supplies to the public, nursing homes, hospitals and other end users.
On
December 31, 2019, Canfield entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with
SBG Acquisition Inc. (“ Merger Sub ”), a Nevada Corporation wholly-owned by Canfield, and Splash Beverage
Group, Inc. a Nevada corporation (“ Splash ” or “ SBG “) pursuant to which Merger
Sub merged with and into Splash (the “ Merger” ) with Splash as the surviving company and a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Canfield. The Merger was consummated on March 31, 2020.
As
the owners and management of Splash had voting and operating control of CMS following the Merger, the Merger transaction was accounted
for as a reverse acquisition (that is with Splash as the acquiring entity), followed by a recapitalization.
On July 31, 2020,
CMS changed its name to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (“SBG”).
On December 24, 2020,
SBG consummated an Asset Purchase Agreement(the “APA”) with Copa di Vino Corporation (“CdV”), to purchase
certain assets and assume certain liabilities that comprise the Copa di Vino business for a total purchase price of $5,980,000,
payable in the combination of $2,000,000 in cash (“Cash Consideration”), $2,000,000 convertible promissory note (the
“Convertible Note”) to Seller and a variable number of shares of the Company’s common stock based on a attainment
of revenue hurdles. CdV is one of the leading producers of premium wine by the glass in the United States with its primary offices
and facilities in The Dalles, Oregon.
The Company’s
common stock is quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol SBEV.
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Company Overview and History
Splash was incorporated
in the State of Nevada under the name TapouT Beverages, Inc. for the purpose of acquiring the rights under a license agreement
with TapouT, LLC (Authentic Brands Group and now the WWE) for the right to use the TapouT brand in connection with manufacturing
and selling certain beverages. Robert Nistico was hired as CEO and the name was changed to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (SBG)
to reflect the revised business plan of being a manufacturer and distributor of several brands of beverages including both
non-alcoholic and spirits brands.
Robert Nistico has
over 28 years of experience in all levels of the three-tier distribution system used in the beverage industry. Prior to joining
the Company, he led the Marley Beverage Company from startup to over $47 million in annual revenues and ultimately profitability
in three and one-half years. Before that he was the 5th employee at Red Bull North America, Inc. and served as General Manager,
VP of Field Marketing and Sr. Vice President & General Manager during his 11 years there. He was instrumental in building
the Red Bull brand in North and Central America and the Caribbean from $0 revenue to $1.6 billion in annual revenues. Nistico
began his career with the Gallo Winery, quickly ascending within that system between winery and senior positions in distribution
with Premier Beverage and RNDC Texas.
Mr. Nistico has assembled
a team of experienced beverage industry professionals with the goal of replicating the business model of companies like Diageo
of owning some brands and managing others where there are synergies among a distribution standpoint. SBG however, has an additional
strategic advantage of “brand incubation” with its own ecommerce platform.
SBG has license rights
to the TapouT brand for the United States and several other countries and we have joint venture with SALT Flavored Tequila. Mr.
Nistico and SBG understand the proven strategy of infusing beverage brands with strong pop culture and lifestyle elements which
drives trial, belief and most importantly repeat purchase.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to
combine the traditional approach of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of beverages, but with brands that have a reasonable
level of pre-existing brand awareness (market presence) or have attributes that we believe to be purely innovative. These are
SBG’s core values. We believe this allows SBG to break through the clutter of numerous brand introductions and dilute risk.
This philosophy is applied regardless as to whether the brand is to be 100% owned or a joint venture.
For acquisition or
joint venture consideration, we prefer to work with brands that already have one or more of the following in place:
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Some level of preexisting brand awareness
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Regional presence that can be expanded
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Licensing an existing brand name (TapouT for example)
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Add to an underdeveloped and growing category
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Innovation to an existing attractive category (Flavored Tequila)
We believe offering
brand founders access to our shared services model, provides us with two paths to success: one, developing our wholly owned core
brands and two the ability to tap into high growth early stage brands ready to scale. By managing joint venture brands, we can
significantly reduce their development expense while simultaneously increasing efficiencies for all brands in the SBG portfolio.
Most new single beverage
brands have limited access to distribution and thus find it extremely difficult to obtain meaningful retail shelf presence. With
decades of successful brand introductions (Gallo, Red Bull, Bacardi, DIAGEO, Sparkling Ice, Jones Soda, FUZE Beverage, NOS Energy,
SoBe Beverages, Muscle Milk, Marley Beverages) our ability to break through the distribution and retail bottlenecks makes us an
attractive joint venture partner to many new brand owners.
Our business ventures
are typically structured with a revenue split, a marketing spend commitment from the brand founder and an earned equity position
that constitutes control. Most are happy to award an equity position in their brand in exchange for distribution, sales and marketing
management within the distribution network which eliminates their need to invest in infrastructure. Our partners only need to
manage a small base of corporate operations.
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We benefit by avoiding
the development costs for new products. This model spreads our risk over several brands, contributes to our economies of scale,
and it improves our relationship with distribution because we can provide them with a broader line of proven beverage products.
Since our inception
we have seen very good deal flow having been offered over 20 brands. SBG is only engaging with brands that fit comfortably within
the above guidelines and are in some way complementary to each other categorically or from a distribution standpoint.
We also believe the
distribution landscape in the beverage category is changing rapidly and see that tech-enabled business models are thriving. Direct
to consumer, office or home solutions are projected to continue to gain traction in the future. A core strategy for SBG is to
build onto the early success we’re seeing with the Qplash online platform.
Products
We produce, distribute
and market two beverages brands, “TapouT Performance”, a hydration & recovery isotonic sport drink and SALT Naturally
Flavored Tequila, a 100% agave 80 proof line of flavored tequilas. The following is a description of these products.
SALT Flavored Tequila
We produce, distribute,
and market the following flavors under the brand name SALT Naturally Flavored Tequila:
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Citrus flavor
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Berry flavor
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Chocolate flavor
SALT Tequila is the
first line of 100% agave 80-proof flavored tequilas. Tequila, vodka, rum, and now even brown spirits have experienced significant
growth when flavors were introduced, and we expect significant growth as the tequila category is already growing at double digits.
SALT is currently
being launched and distributed by RNDC, Youngs Market and Major Brands to Walmart and Total Wine to date in 6 U.S. states and
is for sale in Mexico. Several South American countries will also launch SALT during spring 2021.
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SALT is a business
venture between SBG and SALT USA, LLC. All aspects of manufacturing, logistics, distribution and marketing are the responsibility
of SBG.
TapouT Isotonic Sports Drinks
SBG will produce,
market, sell and distribute the following sports beverages under the brand name TapouT in the coming two years:
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TapouT Performance: Flavors completed
Flavor
Cherry Lemonade
Orange
Citrus Kick
Some Sugar / 120 Calories
2021
2021
In Production
Zero Sugar / 10 Calories
In Production
In Production
2021
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TapouT Elite: In development for 2022
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TapouT Energy: Under consideration also for 2022
TapouT Performance
is a unique advanced performance functional beverage that has recuperative and cell regeneration capabilities that increase hydration
and cellular recovery. It is formulated with all GRAS (FDA Designation “Generally Regarded As Safe) ingredients versus controversial
ingredients used in many competitive products. It can be taken before, during or after activity to enhance activation, hydration,
and recovery. TapouT Performance is all natural and is perfectly balanced with a proprietary blend of 5 electrolytes, amino acids
and a proprietary specialized ingredient blend of minerals and nutrients.
TapouT, formally associated
with the UFC and mixed martial arts (MMA) has been producing branded clothing and light equipment for over 23 years and has a
very high level of aided and unaided brand awareness.
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Now associated with
the WWE, Authentic Brands Group, LLC (“ABG TapouT”), the original owner of the TapouT brand IP, represents the biggest
WWE stars, produces reality TV shows, Pod Casts, and other media and TapouT is the official training partner of the WWE.
TapouT License Agreement
We have the rights
under a License Agreement to North, Central and South America, US military bases, Australia, South Africa and the EU. The beverages
covered by the License Agreement include sports drinks, energy drinks, energy shots, water, protein, teas, etc.
We pay a 6% royalty
of net sales or a guaranteed minimum royalty of $540,000 whichever is greater. This agreement goes through December 31, 2022.
We have the right
to use the TapouT brand to market, advertise and promote for sale our TapouT beverages, and TapouT agrees to provide us with certain
materials which we can use in connection with our advertising and promotion. We are required to spend 2% of our net sales on marketing
expenditures such as expenses attributable to trade shows, catalogs and websites, point-of-sale advertising featuring TapouT products
and other retail advertising. TapouT has certain relationships with certain celebrity and athletic talent and, if requested, it
agrees to use its reasonable efforts to request the celebrities and/or athletes to be present at autograph signings, tradeshows
and other similar events.
Manufacturing and Distribution
SBG is responsible
for the manufacturing of the TapouT Performance Beverage and SALT Naturally Flavored Tequila.
Although we are responsible
for manufacturing TapouT and SALT, we do not directly manufacture these products, but instead we outsource such manufacturing
to third party bottlers and contract packers.
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We purchase concentrates,
flavors, dietary ingredients, cans, bottles, caps, labels, and other ingredients for our beverage products from our suppliers,
which are delivered to our various third-party bottlers and co-packers. In some cases, certain common supplies may be purchased
by our various third-party bottlers and co-packers. Depending on the product, the third-party bottlers or packers add filtered
water and/or other ingredients (including dietary ingredients) for the manufacture and packaging of the finished products into
our approved containers in accordance with our formulas.
The Copa di Vino and
Pulpoloco brands are manufactured at our manufacturing facility in The Dalles, Oregon.
Co-Packing Arrangements
Our TapouT products
are manufactured by various third-party bottlers and co-packers situated throughout the United States under separate arrangements
with each party. Our co-packaging arrangements are generally on a month-to-month basis or are terminable upon request and do not
typically obligate us to produce any minimum quantities of products within specified periods.
In some instances,
subject to agreement, certain equipment may be purchased by us and installed at the facilities of our co-packers to enable them
to produce certain of our products. In general, such equipment remains our property and is returned to us upon termination of
the packing arrangements with such co-packers, unless we are reimbursed by the co-packer via a per-case credit over a predetermined
number of cases that are produced at the facilities concerned.
We are generally responsible
for arranging for the purchase and delivery to our third-party bottlers and co-packers the containers in which our beverage products
are packaged.
We pack some of our
products in multiple locations to enable us to produce finished goods closer to the markets where they are sold, with the objective
of reducing freight costs as well as transportation-related product damages. As distribution volumes increase, we will continue
to source additional packing arrangements closer to such markets to further reduce logistics costs. Our ability to estimate demand
for our products is imprecise, particularly with new products, and may be less precise during periods of rapid growth, particularly
in new markets. If we materially underestimate demand for our products and/or are unable to secure sufficient ingredients or raw
materials including, but not limited to aluminum cans, PET plastic bottles, labels, flavors, juice concentrates, dietary ingredients,
and other ingredients, and/or procure adequate packing arrangements and/or obtain adequate or timely shipment of our products,
we might not be able to satisfy demand on a short-term basis.
Our production arrangements
are generally of short duration or are terminable upon our request. For some of our products, there may be limited co-packing
facilities in our domestic market with adequate capacity and/or suitable equipment to package our products. We believe a short
disruption or delay in production would not significantly affect our revenues; however, as alternative co-packing facilities in
our domestic market with adequate long-term capacity may not be available for such products, either at commercially reasonable
rates and/or within a reasonably short time period, if at all, a lengthy disruption or delay in production of any of such products
could significantly affect our revenues.
We continue to actively
seek alternative and/or additional advantageously located co-packing facilities with adequate capacity and capability for the
production of our various products to minimize transportation costs and transportation-related damages as well as to create redundancies
to mitigate the risk of a disruption in production and/or importation.
Distribution
In the United States
we operate within what is referred to as the “Three Tier Distribution System” where manufacturers do not typically
sell directly to retailers, but instead contract for local and regional distribution with independent distributors. These distributors
typically have geographic rights to distribute major beverage brands such as Budweiser, Pepsi, and Red Bull and call on every
store in a given area such as major cities or regions. However, due to increasing costs over the last 20 years for these distributors
to call on every store (sometimes referred to in the industry as “DSD” or direct store delivery), there has been a
great deal of consolidation which has limited the options for new brands to gain distribution and retail shelf presence. Our management
team believes that their history of success and experience working within this channel will allow SBG to be successful in building
a strong network of these distributors.
In addition to working
with these independent distributors, we also have distribution arrangements with national retail accounts to distribute some of
our products directly through their warehouse operations.
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E-commerce
“Qplash”
is the consumer-packaged goods retail division of Splash Beverage Group and our first entry point into the growing e-commerce
channel. The division sells beverages & groceries online through qplash.com, and third-party storefronts such as Amazon.com
and Walmart.com. Inside of the division, there are two primary customer groups, B-to-B retail businesses, which in turn offer
the products to their customers, and B-to-C, selling direct to end users.
Qplash sells to retailers
through www.qplash.com. These retailers, generally in the high-end apparel space, are working to enhance their customers in store
shopping experience. They offer high end beverages to for customers to enjoy while shopping or to take on the go. This program
allows businesses to control inventory, order with payment terms, and the convenience of delivery directly to each store.
To the end user, we
ship orders from our warehouses direct to their home or office. We offer competitive pricing, an easy & convenient transactional
process, and a wide selection of products. Consumers can order from qplash.com, from our storefront on Amazon, or other third-party
platforms. Amazon is a valuable revenue source as it allows us to access their loyal customer base and a high conversion rate
as they are comfortable navigating and checking out.
Currently we offer
over 350 listings and ship from Ontario, California. Later this year, we plan to activate additional warehouse partnerships, thus
reducing shipping costs and the transit times while gaining access to several thousand additional items. Our objective is to offer
1,500 items by the spring of 2021.
Additionally, this
vertically integrated platform affords SBG a unique opportunity to incubate, accelerate and ultimately migrate brands to traditional
distribution.
Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
Canfield Medical Supply,
Inc. is a provider of home medical equipment, supplies and services (which relate to the equipment sales) in Ohio’s Mahoning
Valley, Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia, with an emphasis on providing for patients with mobility-related limitations
who have had strokes, hip or knee replacements, and other surgeries after they are discharged from a hospital or rehab center.
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Copa di Vino Wine Group, Inc. Products :
Copa Di Vino is the
leading producer of premium wine by the glass in the United States. Founder and owner, James Martin discovered the concept on
a bullet train adventure through the south of France. A year later he brought the technology to his hometown of The Dalles, Oregon
located in the majestic Columbia River Gorge. His passion for wine led to Copa Di Vino – wine in a glass – a ready
to drink wine glass that could go anywhere without the need for a bottle, corkscrew or glass. Just open and enjoy! Wine is no
longer trapped in the bottle!
We currently have
seven varietals of wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Merlot, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Moscato, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Pulpoloco is a sangria
which is encased in a 100% biodegradable can made from paper.
Item 1A. Risk
Factors.
You should carefully consider the risks
described below as well as other information provided to you in this document, including information in the section of this document
entitled “Information Regarding Forward Looking Statements.” If any of the following risks actually occur, the Company’s
business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected, the value of the Company’s
Common Stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
RISKS RELATED TO OUR BUSINESS
An occurrence of an uncontrollable
event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations and our ability to raise capital.
The occurrence of
an uncontrollable event such as the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively affect our operations. A pandemic typically results in social
distancing, travel bans and quarantine, and this may limit access to our facilities, customers, management, support staff and
professional advisors. This event may also limit our ability to raise capital which as noted above could trigger certain rescission
rights which could result in the Company’s incurring additional debt and preferred holders who may take preference over
other common holders. These factors, in turn, may not only impact our operations, financial condition and demand for our products
but our overall ability to react timely to mitigate the impact of this event. Also, it may hamper our efforts to comply with our
filing obligations with the Commission.
If we are unable to continue as
a going concern, our securities will have little or no value.
Although our audited
financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020 were prepared under the assumption that we would continue our operations
as a going concern, the report of our independent registered public accounting firm that accompanies our financial statements for
the year ended December 31, 2020 contains a going concern qualification in which such firm expressed substantial doubt about
our ability to continue as a going concern, based on the financial statements at that time. Specifically, we have sustained recurring
losses and we have had a working capital and stockholders’ equity deficits. These prior losses and expected future losses
have had, and will continue to have, an adverse effect on our financial condition. In addition, continued operations and our ability
to continue as a going concern may be dependent on our ability to obtain additional financing in the near future and thereafter,
and there are no assurances that such financing will be available to us at all or will be available in sufficient amounts or on
reasonable terms. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
If we are unable to generate additional funds in the future through sales of our products, financings or from other sources or
transactions, we will exhaust our resources and will be unable to continue operations. If we cannot continue as a going concern,
our shareholders would likely lose most or all of their investment in us.
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We have experienced recurring losses
from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities and anticipate that we will continue to incur significant
operating losses in the future.
We have experienced
recurring losses from operations and negative cash flows from operating activities. We expect to continue to incur significant
expenses related to our ongoing operations and generate operating losses for the foreseeable future. The size of our losses will
depend, in part, on the rate of future expenditures and our ability to generate revenues. We incurred a net loss of $28.7 million for
the year ended December 31, 2020. Our accumulated deficit increased to $61.6 million as of December 31, 2020 compared
to the prior year’s deficit of $35.6 million.
We may encounter unforeseen
expenses, difficulties, complications, delays, and other unknown factors that may adversely affect our financial condition. Our
prior losses and expected future losses have had, and will continue to have, an adverse effect on our financial condition. If
our products do not achieve sufficient market acceptance and our revenues do not increase significantly, we may never become profitable.
Even if we achieve profitability in the future, we may not be able to sustain profitability in subsequent periods. Our failure
to become and remain profitable would decrease the value of our company and could impair our ability to raise capital, expand
our business, diversify our product offerings or continue our operations. A decline in the value of our company could cause you
to lose all or part of your investment.
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If we are not able to successfully
execute on our future operating plans, our financial condition and results of operation may be materially adversely affected,
and we may not be able to continue as a going concern.
It is important that
we meet our sales goals and increase sales going forward as our operating plan already reflects prior significant cost containment
measures and may make it difficult to achieve top-line growth if further significant reductions become necessary. If we do not
meet our sales goals, our available cash and working capital will decrease and our financial condition will be negatively impacted.
Demand
for our products may be adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences or any inability on our part to innovate, market
or distribute our products effectively, and any significant reduction in demand could adversely affect our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
Our beverage portfolio
is comprised of a number of unique brands with reputations and consumer imagery that have been built over time. Our investments
in marketing as well as our strong commitment to product quality are intended to have a favorable impact on brand image and consumer
preferences. Unfavorable publicity, or allegations of quality issues, even if false or unfounded, could tarnish our reputation
and brand image and may cause consumers to choose other products. In addition, if we do not adequately anticipate and react to
changing demographics, consumer and economic trends, health concerns and product preferences, our financial results could be adversely
affected.
Volatility in the price or availability
of the inputs we depend on, including raw materials, packaging, energy and labor, could adversely impact our financial results.
Our financial results
could be adversely impacted by changes in the cost or availability of raw materials and packaging. Continued growth would require
us to hire, retain and develop a highly skilled workforce and talented management team. Any unplanned turnover or our failure
to develop an adequate succession plan for current positions could erode our competitiveness. In addition, our financial results
could be adversely affected by increased costs due to increased competition for employees, higher employee turnover or increased
employee benefit costs.
Changes in government regulation
or failure to comply with existing regulations could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business and properties
are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations, including those governing the production, packaging, quality,
labeling and distribution of beverage products. In addition, various governmental agencies have enacted or are considering additional
taxes on soft drinks and other sweetened beverages. Changes in existing laws or regulations could require material expenses and
negatively affect our financial results through lower sales or higher costs.
We compete in an industry that is
brand-conscious, so brand name recognition and acceptance of our products are critical to our success.
Our business is dependent
upon awareness and market acceptance of our products and brands by our target market, trendy, young consumers looking for a distinctive
tonality in their beverage choices. In addition, our business depends on acceptance by our independent distributors and retailers
of our brands as beverage brands that have the potential to provide incremental sales growth. If we are not successful in the
revitalization and growth of our brand and product offerings, we may not achieve and maintain satisfactory levels of acceptance
by independent distributors and retail consumers. In addition, we may not be able to effectively execute our marketing strategies
in light of the various closures and event cancellations caused by the COVID-19 outbreak. Any failure of our brand to maintain
or increase acceptance or market penetration would likely have a material adverse effect on our revenues and financial results.
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Our brands and brand images are
keys to our business and any inability to maintain a positive brand image could have a material adverse effect on our results
of operations.
Our success depends
on our ability to maintain brand image for our existing products and effectively build up brand image for new products and brand
extensions. We cannot predict whether our advertising, marketing and promotional programs will have the desired impact on our
products’ branding and on consumer preferences. In addition, negative public relations and product quality issues, whether
real or imagined, could tarnish our reputation and image of the affected brands and could cause consumers to choose other products.
Our brand image can also be adversely affected by unfavorable reports, studies and articles, litigation, or regulatory or other
governmental action, whether involving our products or those of our competitors.
Competition from traditional and
large, well-financed non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverage manufacturers may adversely affect our distribution relationships and
may hinder development of our existing markets, as well as prevent us from expanding our markets.
The beverage industry
is highly competitive. We compete with other beverage companies not only for consumer acceptance but also for shelf space in retail
outlets and for marketing focus by our distributors, all of whom also distribute other beverage brands. Our products compete with
all non-alcoholic beverages and alcoholic, most of which are marketed by companies with substantially greater financial resources
than ours. Some of these competitors are placing severe pressure on independent distributors not to carry competitive brands such
as ours. We also compete with regional beverage producers and “private label” hydration suppliers.
Increased competitor
consolidations, market-place competition, particularly among branded beverage products, and competitive product and pricing pressures
could impact our earnings, market share and volume growth. If, due to such pressure or other competitive threats, we are unable
to sufficiently maintain or develop our distribution channels, we may be unable to achieve our current revenue and financial targets.
Competition, particularly from companies with greater financial and marketing resources than ours, could have a material adverse
effect on our existing markets, as well as on our ability to expand the market for our products.
We compete in an industry characterized
by rapid changes in consumer preferences and public perception, so our ability to continue developing new products to satisfy
our consumers’ changing preferences will determine our long-term success.
Failure to introduce
new brands, products or product extensions into the marketplace as current ones mature and to meet our consumers’ changing
preferences could prevent us from gaining market share and achieving long-term profitability. Product lifecycles can vary and
consumers’ preferences and loyalties change over time. Although we try to anticipate these shifts and innovate new products
to introduce to our consumers, we may not succeed. Customer preferences also are affected by factors other than taste, such as
health and nutrition considerations and obesity concerns, shifting consumer needs, changes in consumer lifestyles, increased consumer
information and competitive product and pricing pressures. Sales of our products may be adversely affected by the negative publicity
associated with these issues. In addition, there may be a decreased demand for our product as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. If
we do not adequately anticipate or adjust to respond to these and other changes in customer preferences, we may not be able to
maintain and grow our brand image and our sales may be adversely affected.
Legislative or regulatory changes
that affect our products, including new taxes, could reduce demand for products or increase our costs.
Taxes imposed on the
sale of certain of our products by federal, state and local governments in the United States, or other countries in which we operate
could cause consumers to shift away from purchasing our beverages. Several municipalities in the United States have implemented
or are considering implementing taxes on the sale of certain “sugared” beverages, including non-diet soft drinks,
fruit drinks, teas and flavored waters to help fund various initiatives. These taxes could materially affect our business and
financial results.
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Our reliance on distributors, retailers
and brokers could affect our ability to efficiently and profitably distribute and market our products, maintain our existing markets
and expand our business into other geographic markets.
Our ability to maintain
and expand our existing markets for our products, and to establish markets in new geographic distribution areas, is dependent
on our ability to establish and maintain successful relationships with reliable distributors, retailers and brokers strategically
positioned to serve those areas. Most of our distributors, retailers and brokers sell and distribute competing products, including
non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, and our products may represent a small portion of their businesses. The success of this
network will depend on the performance of the distributors, retailers and brokers of this network. There is a risk that the mentioned
entities may not adequately perform their functions within the network by, without limitation, failing to distribute to sufficient
retailers or positioning our products in localities that may not be receptive to our product. Our ability to incentivize and motivate
distributors to manage and sell our products is affected by competition from other beverage companies who have greater resources
than we do. To the extent that our distributors, retailers and brokers are distracted from selling our products or do not employ
sufficient efforts in managing and selling our products, including re-stocking the retail shelves with our products, our sales
and results of operations could be adversely affected. Furthermore, such third-parties’ financial position or market share
may deteriorate, which could adversely affect our distribution, marketing and sales activities.
Our ability to maintain
and expand our distribution network and attract additional distributors, retailers and brokers will depend on a number of factors,
some of which are outside our control. Some of these factors include:
●
the level of demand for our brands and
products in a particular distribution area;
●
our ability to price our products at levels
competitive with those of competing products; and
●
our ability to deliver products in the
quantity and at the time ordered by distributors, retailers and brokers.
We may not be able
to successfully manage all or any of these factors in any of our current or prospective geographic areas of distribution. Our
inability to achieve success with regards to any of these factors in a geographic distribution area will have a material adverse
effect on our relationships in that particular geographic area, thus limiting our ability to maintain or expand our market, which
will likely adversely affect our revenues and financial results.
It is difficult to predict the timing
and amount of our sales because our distributors are not required to place minimum orders with us.
Our independent distributors
and national accounts are not required to place minimum monthly or annual orders for our products. In order to reduce their inventory
costs, independent distributors typically order products from us on a “just in time” basis in quantities and at such
times based on the demand for the products in a particular distribution area. Accordingly, we cannot predict the timing or quantity
of purchases by any of our independent distributors or whether any of our distributors will continue to purchase products from
us in the same frequencies and volumes as they may have done in the past. Additionally, our larger distributors and national partners
may make orders that are larger than we have historically been required to fill. Shortages in inventory levels, supply
of raw materials or other key supplies could negatively affect us.
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If we do not adequately manage our inventory levels,
our operating results could be adversely affected.
We need to maintain
adequate inventory levels to be able to deliver products to distributors on a timely basis. Our inventory supply depends on our
ability to correctly estimate demand for our products. Our ability to estimate demand for our products is imprecise, particularly
for new products, seasonal promotions and new markets. If we materially underestimate demand for our products or are unable to
maintain sufficient inventory of raw materials, we might not be able to satisfy demand on a short-term basis. If we overestimate
distributor or retailer demand for our products, we may end up with too much inventory, resulting in higher storage costs, increased
trade spend and the risk of inventory spoilage. If we fail to manage our inventory to meet demand, we could damage our relationships
with our distributors and retailers and could delay or lose sales opportunities, which would unfavorably impact our future sales
and adversely affect our operating results. In addition, if the inventory of our products held by our distributors and retailers
is too high, they will not place orders for additional products, which would also unfavorably impact our sales and adversely affect
our operating results.
If we fail to maintain relationships
with our independent contract manufacturers, our business could be harmed.
We do not manufacture
our products but instead outsource the manufacturing process to third-party bottlers and independent contract manufacturers (co-packers).
We do not own the plants or the majority of the equipment required to manufacture and package our beverage products, and we do
not anticipate bringing the manufacturing process in-house in the future. Our ability to maintain effective relationships with
contract manufacturers and other third parties for the production and delivery of our beverage products in a particular geographic
distribution area is important to the success of our operations within each distribution area. We may not be able to maintain
our relationships with current contract manufacturers or establish satisfactory relationships with new or replacement contract
manufacturers, whether in existing or new geographic distribution areas. The failure to establish and maintain effective relationships
with contract manufacturers for a distribution area could increase our manufacturing costs and thereby materially reduce gross
profits from the sale of our products in that area. Poor relations with any of our contract manufacturers could adversely affect
the amount and timing of product delivered to our distributors for resale, which would in turn adversely affect our revenues and
financial condition. In addition, our agreements with our contract manufacturers are terminable at any time, and any such termination
could disrupt our ability to deliver products to our customers.
Increases in costs or shortages
of raw materials could harm our business and financial results.
The principal raw
materials we use include glass bottles, aluminum cans, labels and cardboard cartons, aluminum closures, flavorings, sucrose/inverted
pure cane sugar and sucralose. In addition, certain of our contract manufacturing arrangements allow such contract manufacturers
to increase their charges to us based on their own cost increases. These manufacturing and ingredient costs are subject to fluctuation.
Substantial increases in the prices of our ingredients, raw materials and packaging materials, to the extent that they cannot
be recouped through increases in the prices of finished beverage products, would increase our operating costs and could reduce
our profitability. If our supply of these raw materials is impaired or if prices increase significantly, it could affect the affordability
of our products and reduce sales.
If we are unable to
secure sufficient ingredients or raw materials including glass, sugar, and other key supplies, we might not be able to satisfy
demand on a short-term basis. Moreover, in the past there have been industry-wide shortages of certain concentrates, supplements
and sweeteners and these shortages could occur again from time to time in the future, which could interfere with and delay production
of our products and could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial results.
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In addition, suppliers
could fail to provide ingredients or raw materials on a timely basis, or fail to meet our performance expectations, for a number
of reasons, including, for example, disruption to the global supply chain as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, which could cause
a serious disruption to our business, increase our costs, decrease our operating efficiencies and have a material adverse effect
on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
The volatility of energy and increased
regulations may have an adverse impact on our gross margin.
Over the past few
years, volatility in the global oil markets has resulted in variable fuel prices, which many shipping companies have passed on
to their customers by way of higher base pricing and increased fuel surcharges. If fuel prices increase, we expect
to experience higher shipping rates and fuel surcharges, as well as energy surcharges on our raw materials. It is hard
to predict what will happen in the fuel markets in 2021 and beyond. Due to the price sensitivity of our products, we may
not be able to pass such increases on to our customers.
Disruption within our supply chain,
contract manufacturing or distribution channels could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results
of operations.
Our ability, through
our suppliers, business partners, contract manufacturers, independent distributors and retailers, to make, move and sell products
is critical to our success. Damage or disruption to our suppliers or to manufacturing or distribution capabilities due to weather,
natural disaster, fire or explosion, terrorism, pandemics such as influenza and the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), labor strikes
or other reasons, could impair the manufacture, distribution and sale of our products. Many of these events are outside of our
control. Failure to take adequate steps to protect against or mitigate the likelihood or potential impact of such events, or to
effectively manage such events if they occur, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely upon our ongoing relationships
with our key flavor suppliers. If we are unable to source our flavors on acceptable terms from our key suppliers, we could suffer
disruptions in our business.
We currently purchase
our flavor concentrate from various flavor concentrate suppliers, and continually develop other sources of flavor concentrate
for each of our products. Generally, flavor suppliers hold the proprietary rights to their flavor specific ingredients. Although
we have the exclusive rights to flavor concentrates developed with our current flavor concentrate suppliers, while we have the
rights to the ingredients for our products, we do not have the list of ingredients for our flavor extracts and concentrates. Consequently,
we may be unable to obtain these exact flavors or concentrates from alternative suppliers on short notice. If we have to replace
a flavor supplier, we could experience disruptions in our ability to deliver products to our customers, which could have a material
adverse effect on our results of operations.
If we are unable to attract and
retain key personnel, our efficiency and operations would be adversely affected; in addition, management turnover causes uncertainties
and could harm our business.
Our success depends
on our ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees in such areas as finance, sales, marketing and product development.
We compete to hire new employees, and, in some cases, must train them and develop their skills and competencies. We may not be
able to provide our employees with competitive salaries, and our operating results could be adversely affected by increased costs
due to increased competition for employees, higher employee turnover or increased employee benefit costs.
Recently, we have
experienced significant changes in our key personnel, especially on our finance team, and more could occur in the future. Changes
to operations, policies and procedures, which can often occur with the appointment of new personnel, can create uncertainty, may
negatively impact our ability to execute quickly and effectively, and may ultimately be unsuccessful. In addition, management
transition periods are often difficult as the new employees gain detailed knowledge of our operations, and friction can result
from changes in strategy and management style. Management turnover inherently causes some loss of institutional knowledge, which
can negatively affect strategy and execution. Until we integrate new personnel, and unless they are able to succeed in their positions,
we may be unable to successfully manage and grow our business, and our financial condition and profitability may suffer.
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Further, to the extent
we experience additional management turnover, our operations, financial condition and employee morale could be negatively impacted. In
addition, competition for top management is high and it may take months to find a candidate that meets our requirements. If we
are unable to attract and retain qualified management personnel, our business could suffer. Moreover, our operations could be
negatively affected if employees are quarantined as the result of exposure to a contagious illness such as COVID-19.
If we lose the services of
our Chief Executive Officer, our operations could be disrupted and our business could be harmed.
Our business plan
relies significantly on the continued services of Robert Nistico, our Chief Executive Officer. If we were to lose the
services of Mr. Nistico, our ability to execute our business plan could be materially impaired. We are not aware of
any facts or circumstances that suggest he might leave us.
If we fail to protect our trademarks
and trade secrets, we may be unable to successfully market our products and compete effectively.
We rely on a combination
of trademark and trade secrecy laws, confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions to protect our intellectual property
rights. Failure to protect our intellectual property could harm our brand and our reputation, and adversely affect our ability
to compete effectively. Further, enforcing or defending our intellectual property rights, including our trademarks, copyrights,
licenses and trade secrets, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. We regard our intellectual
property, particularly our trademarks and trade secrets to be of considerable value and importance to our business and our success,
and we actively pursue the registration of our trademarks in the United States and internationally. However, the steps taken by
us to protect these proprietary rights may not be adequate and may not prevent third parties from infringing or misappropriating
our trademarks, trade secrets or similar proprietary rights. In addition, other parties may seek to assert infringement claims
against us, and we may have to pursue litigation against other parties to assert our rights. Any such claim or litigation could
be costly. In addition, any event that would jeopardize our proprietary rights or any claims of infringement by third parties
could have a material adverse effect on our ability to market or sell our brands, profitably exploit our products or recoup our
associated research and development costs.
As part of the licensing
strategy of our brands, we enter into licensing agreements under which we grant our licensing partners certain rights to use our
trademarks and other designs. Although our agreements require that the use of our trademarks and designs is subject to our control
and approval, any breach of these provisions, or any other action by any of our licensing partners that is harmful to our brands,
goodwill and overall image, could have a material adverse impact on our business.
If we encounter product recalls
or other product quality issues, our business may suffer.
Product quality issues,
real or imagined, or allegations of product contamination, even when false or unfounded, could tarnish our image and could cause
consumers to choose other products. In addition, because of changing government regulations or implementation thereof, or allegations
of product contamination, we may be required from time to time to recall products entirely or from specific markets. Product recalls
could affect our profitability and could negatively affect brand image.
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Our business is subject to many regulations and noncompliance
is costly.
The production, marketing
and sale of our beverages, including contents, labels, caps and containers, are subject to the rules and regulations of various
federal, provincial, state and local health agencies. If a regulatory authority finds that a current or future product or production
batch or “run” is not in compliance with any of these regulations, we may be fined, or production may be stopped,
which would adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, any adverse publicity associated with
any noncompliance may damage our reputation and our ability to successfully market our products. Furthermore, the rules and regulations
are subject to change from time to time and while we closely monitor developments in this area, we cannot anticipate whether changes
in these rules and regulations will impact our business adversely. Additional or revised regulatory requirements, whether labeling,
environmental, tax or otherwise, could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Litigation or legal proceedings
could expose us to significant liabilities and damage our reputation.
We may become party
to litigation claims and legal proceedings. Litigation involves significant risks, uncertainties and costs, including distraction
of management attention away from our business operations. We evaluate litigation claims and legal proceedings to assess the likelihood
of unfavorable outcomes and to estimate, if possible, the amount of potential losses. Based on these assessments and estimates,
we establish reserves and disclose the relevant litigation claims or legal proceedings, as appropriate. These assessments and
estimates are based on the information available to management at the time and involve a significant amount of management judgment.
Actual outcomes or losses may differ materially from those envisioned by our current assessments and estimates. Our policies and
procedures require strict compliance by our employees and agents with all U.S. and local laws and regulations applicable to our
business operations, including those prohibiting improper payments to government officials. Nonetheless, our policies and procedures
may not ensure full compliance by our employees and agents with all applicable legal requirements. Improper conduct by our employees
or agents could damage our reputation or lead to litigation or legal proceedings that could result in civil or criminal penalties,
including substantial monetary fines, as well as disgorgement of profits.
We are subject to risks inherent
in sales of products in international markets.
Our operations outside
of the United States, contribute to our revenue and profitability, and we believe that developing and emerging markets could present
future growth opportunities for us. However, there can be no assurance that existing or new products that we manufacture,
distribute or sell will be accepted or be successful in any particular foreign market, due to local or global competition, product
price, cultural differences, consumer preferences or otherwise. There are many factors that could adversely affect
demand for our products in foreign markets, including our inability to attract and maintain key distributors in these markets;
volatility in the economic growth of certain of these markets; changes in economic, political or social conditions, the status
and renegotiations of the North American Free Trade Agreement, imposition of new or increased labeling, product or production
requirements, or other legal restrictions; restrictions on the import or export of our products or ingredients or substances used
in our products; inflationary currency, devaluation or fluctuation; increased costs of doing business due to compliance with complex
foreign and U.S. laws and regulations. If we are unable to effectively operate or manage the risks associated with operating
in international markets, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be adversely affected.
Climate change may negatively affect
our business.
There is growing concern
that a gradual increase in global average temperatures may cause an adverse change in weather patterns around the globe resulting
in an increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters. While warmer weather has historically been associated
with increased sales of our products similar to ours, changing weather patterns could have a negative impact on agricultural productivity,
which may limit availability or increase the cost of certain key ingredients. Also, increased frequency or duration of extreme
weather conditions may disrupt the productivity of our facilities, the operation of our supply chain or impact demand for our
products. In addition, the increasing concern over climate change may result in more regional, federal and global legal and regulatory
requirements and could result in increased production, transportation and raw material costs. As a result, the effects of climate
change could have a long-term adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
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Our business and operations would
be adversely impacted in the event of a failure or interruption of our information technology infrastructure or as a result of
a cybersecurity attack.
The proper functioning
of our own information technology (IT) infrastructure is critical to the efficient operation and management of our business. We
may not have the necessary financial resources to update and maintain our IT infrastructure, and any failure or interruption of
our IT system could adversely impact our operations. In addition, our IT is vulnerable to cyberattacks, computer viruses,
worms and other malicious software programs, physical and electronic break-ins, sabotage and similar disruptions from unauthorized
tampering with our computer systems. We believe that we have adopted appropriate measures to mitigate potential risks to our technology
infrastructure and our operations from these IT-related and other potential disruptions. However, given the unpredictability of
the timing, nature and scope of any such IT failures or disruptions, we could potentially be subject to downtimes, transactional
errors, processing inefficiencies, operational delays, other detrimental impacts on our operations or ability to provide products
to our customers, the compromising of confidential or personal information, destruction or corruption of data, security breaches,
other manipulation or improper use of our systems and networks, financial losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential
liability, and/or damage to our reputation, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our cash flows, competitive position,
financial condition or results of operations.
Our results of operations may fluctuate
from quarter to quarter for many reasons, including seasonality.
Our sales are seasonal
and we experience fluctuations in quarterly results as a result of many factors. companies similar to ours have historically generated
a greater percentage of our revenues during the warm weather months of April through September. Timing of customer purchases will
vary each year and sales can be expected to shift from one quarter to another. As a result, management believes that period-to-period
comparisons of results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as any indication of future
performance or results expected for the fiscal year.
Changes in accounting standards
and subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by management related to complex accounting matters could significantly affect
our financial results.
The United States
generally accepted accounting principles and related pronouncements, implementation guidelines and interpretations with regard
to a wide variety of matters that are relevant to our business, such as, but not limited to, stock-based compensation, trade spend
and promotions, and income taxes are highly complex and involve many subjective assumptions, estimates and judgments by our management.
Changes to these rules or their interpretation or changes in underlying assumptions, estimates or judgments by our management
could significantly change our reported results.
If we are unable to maintain effective
disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting, our stock price and investor confidence could
be materially and adversely affected.
We are required to
maintain both disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting that are effective. Because of
their inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting, however well designed and operated, can only provide reasonable,
and not absolute, assurance that the controls will prevent or detect misstatements. Because of these and other inherent limitations
of control systems, there is only the reasonable assurance that our controls will succeed in achieving their goals under all potential
future conditions. The failure of controls by design deficiencies or absence of adequate controls could result in a material adverse
effect on our business and financial results, which could also negatively impact our stock price and investor confidence.
Due to the size of
the Company, we have an inherent material weakness relating to Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.
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We are dependent on a distiller
in Mexico, to provide us with our finished SALT tequila product. Failure to obtain satisfactory performance from them or a loss
of their services could cause us to lose sales, incur additional costs, and lose credibility in the marketplace.
We depend on a distiller
in Mexico, a company in Jalisco, for the production, bottling, labeling, capping and packaging of our finished tequila product.
We do not have a written agreement with our distiller in Mexico obligating it to produce our product. The termination of our relationship
with our distiller in Mexico distiller or an adverse change in the terms of its services could have a negative impact on our business.
If our distiller in Mexico increases its prices, we may not have alternative sources of supply at comparable prices and may not
be able to raise the prices of our products to cover all, or even a portion, of the increased costs. In addition, if our distiller
in Mexico fails to perform satisfactorily, fails to handle increased orders, or the loss of the services of our distiller in Mexico,
along with delays in shipments of products, could cause us to fail to meet orders, lose sales, incur additional costs, and/or
expose us to product quality issues. In turn, this could cause us to lose credibility in the marketplace and damage our relationships
with our customers and consumers, ultimately leading to a decline in our business and results of operations.
Regulatory decisions and changes
in the legal, regulatory and tax environment where our tequila is produced and where we operate could limit our business activities
or increase our operating costs and reduce our margins.
Our business is subject
to extensive regulation regarding production, distribution, marketing, advertising and labeling of beverage alcohol products in
the U.S. and in Mexico, where our tequila is produced. We are required to comply with these regulations and maintain various permits
and licenses. We are also required to conduct business only with holders of licenses to import, warehouse, transport, distribute,
and sell spirits. We cannot assure you that these and other governmental regulations, applicable to our industry, will not change
or become more stringent. Moreover, because these laws and regulations are subject to interpretation, we may not be able to predict
when, and to what extent, liability may arise. Additionally, due to increasing public concern over alcohol-related societal problems,
including driving while intoxicated, underage drinking, alcoholism and health consequences from the abuse of alcohol, various
levels of government may seek to impose additional restrictions or limits on advertising or other marketing activities promoting
beverage alcohol products. Failure to comply with any of the current or future regulations and requirements relating to our industry
and products, could result in monetary penalties, suspension or even revocation of our licenses and permits. Costs of compliance
with changes in regulations could be significant and could harm our business, as we may find it necessary to raise our prices
in order to maintain profit margins, which could lower the demand for our products and reduce our sales and profit potential.
In addition, the distribution
of beverage alcohol products is subject to extensive taxation both in the United States and internationally (and, in the United
States, at both the federal and state government levels), and beverage alcohol products themselves are the subject of national
import and excise duties in most countries around the world. An increase in taxation or in import or excise duties could also
significantly harm our sales revenue and margins, both through the reduction of overall consumption and by encouraging consumers
to switch to lower-taxed categories of beverage alcohol.
We face substantial competition
in the alcoholic beverage industry and we may not be able to effectively compete.
Consolidation among
spirits producers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers could create a more challenging competitive landscape for our products.
Consolidation at any level could hinder the distribution and sale of our products as a result of reduced attention and resources
allocated to our brands, both during and after transition periods, because our brands might represent a smaller portion of the
new business portfolio. Expansion into new product categories by other suppliers, or innovation by new entrants into the
market, could increase competition in our product categories. Changes to our route-to-consumer models or partners in important
markets could result in temporary or longer-term sales disruption, higher implementation-related or fixed costs, and could negatively
affect other business relationships we might have with that partner. Distribution network disruption or fluctuations in
our product inventory levels with distributors, wholesalers, or retailers could negatively affect our results for a particular
period.
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Our competitors may
respond to industry and economic conditions more rapidly or effectively than we do. Our competitors offer products that
compete directly with ours for shelf space, promotional displays, and consumer purchases. Pricing, (including price promotions,
discounting, couponing, and free goods), marketing, new product introductions, entry into our distribution networks, and other
competitive behavior by our competitors could adversely affect our sales margins, and profitability.
Our business operations may be adversely
affected by social, political and economic conditions affecting market risks and the demand for and pricing of our tequila products.
These risks include:
●
Unfavorable economic conditions and related low consumer confidence,
high unemployment, weak credit or capital markets, sovereign debt defaults, sequestrations, austerity measures, higher interest
rates, political instability, higher inflation, deflation, lower returns on pension assets, or lower discount rates for pension
obligations;
●
Changes in laws, regulations, or policies – especially
those that affect the production, importation, marketing, sale, or consumption of our beverage alcohol products;
●
Tax rate changes (including excise, sales, tariffs, duties,
corporate, individual income, dividends, capital gains), or changes in related reserves, changes in tax rules or accounting
standards, and the unpredictability and suddenness with which they can occur;
●
Dependence upon the continued growth of brand names;
●
Changes in consumer preferences, consumption, or purchase patterns
– particularly away from tequila, and our ability to anticipate and react to them; bar, restaurant, travel, or other
on premise declines;
●
Unfavorable consumer reaction to our products, package changes,
product reformulations, or other product innovation;
●
Decline in the social acceptability of beverage alcohol products
in our markets;
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Production facility or supply chain disruption;
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Imprecision in supply/demand forecasting;
●
Higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of energy, input
materials, labor, or finished goods;
●
Route-to-consumer changes that affect the timing of our sales,
temporarily disrupt the marketing or sale of our products, or result in higher implementation-related or fixed costs;
●
Inventory fluctuations in our products by distributors, wholesalers,
or retailers;
Competitors’ consolidation or other competitive activities, such as pricing actions (including price reductions, promotions,
discounting, couponing, or free goods), marketing, category expansion, product introductions, or entry or expansion in our
geographic markets;
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Insufficient protection of our intellectual property rights;
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Product recalls or other product liability claims; product counterfeiting,
tampering, or product quality issues;
●
Significant legal disputes and proceedings; government investigations
(particularly of industry or company business, trade or marketing practices);
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Failure or breach of key information technology systems;
●
Negative publicity related to our company, brands, marketing,
personnel, operations, business performance or prospects; and
●
Business disruption, decline, or costs related to organizational
changes, reductions in workforce, or other cost-cutting measures, or our failure to attract or retain key executive or employee
talent.
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Uncertainty in the financial markets
and other adverse changes in general economic or political conditions in any of the major countries in which we do business could
adversely affect our industry, business and results of operations.
Global economic uncertainties,
including foreign currency exchange rates, affect businesses such as ours in a number of ways, making it difficult to accurately
forecast and plan our future business activities. There can be no assurance that economic improvements will occur, or that they
would be sustainable, or that they would enhance conditions in markets relevant to us.
Our limited operating history makes
it difficult to forecast our future results, making any investment in us highly speculative.
We have a limited
operating history, and our historical financial and operating information is of limited value in predicting our future operating
results. We may not accurately forecast customer behavior and recognize or respond to emerging trends, changing preferences or
competitive factors facing us, and, therefore, we may fail to make accurate financial forecasts. Our current and future expense
levels are based largely on our investment plans and estimates of future revenue. As a result, we may be unable to adjust our
spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall, which could then force us to curtail or cease
our business operations.
An investment in the Securities
is speculative and there can be no assurance of any return on any such investment.
An investment in the
Securities is speculative and there is no assurance that investors will obtain any return on their investment. Investors will
be subject to substantial risks involved in an investment in the Company, including the risk of losing their entire investment.
Future sales of common stock, or
the perception of such future sales, by some of our existing stockholders could cause our stock price to decline.
The market price of
our common stock could decline as a result of sales of a large number of shares of our common stock in the market or the perception
that these sales may occur. These sales, or the possibility that these sales may occur, also might make it more difficult for
us to sell shares in the future at a time and at a price that we deem appropriate.
There is currently a limited liquid
trading market for the Company’s Common Stock.
Our common stock is
quoted on the OTCQB tier under the symbol “SBEV.” Trading in stocks quoted on the OTCQB is often thin and is characterized
by wide fluctuations in trading prices due to many factors that may be unrelated to a company’s operations or business prospects.
We cannot assure you that there will be a market in the future for our common stock.
OTCQB securities are
not listed or traded on the floor of an organized national or regional stock exchange. Instead, OTCQB securities transactions
are conducted through a telephone and computer network connecting dealers in stocks. OTCQB issuers are traditionally smaller companies
that do not meet the financial and other listing requirements of a regional or national stock exchange.
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Our Board of Directors may issue
and fix the terms of shares of our Preferred Stock without stockholder approval, which could adversely affect the voting power
of holders of our Common Stock or any change in control of our Company.
Our Articles of Incorporation
authorize the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of “blank check” preferred stock, with no par value per share, with
such designation rights and preferences as may be determined from time to time by the Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors
is empowered, without shareholder approval, to issue shares of preferred stock with dividend, liquidation, conversion, voting
or other rights which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of our Common Stock. In the event
of such issuances, the preferred stock could be used, under certain circumstances, as a method of discouraging, delaying or preventing
a change in control of our company.
Because certain principal stockholders
own a large percentage of our voting stock, other stockholders’ voting power may be limited.
As of December 31,
2020 our ten (10) largest shareholders own or controlled approximately 52% of our outstanding common stock. If those stockholders
act together, they would have the ability to have a substantial influence on matters submitted to our stockholders for approval,
including the election and removal of directors and the approval of any merger, consolidation or sale of all or substantially
all of our assets. As a result, our other stockholders may have little or no influence over matters submitted for shareholder
approval. In addition, the ownership of such stockholders could preclude any unsolicited acquisition of us, and consequently,
adversely affect the price of our common stock. These stockholders may make decisions that are adverse to your interests.
We do not expect to pay dividends
and investors should not buy our Common Stock expecting to receive dividends.
We do not anticipate
that we will declare or pay any dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, you will only realize an economic gain on your
investment in our common stock if the price appreciates. You should not purchase our common stock expecting to receive cash dividends.
Since we do not pay dividends, and if we are not successful in establishing an orderly trading market for our shares, then you
may not have any manner to liquidate or receive any payment on your investment. Therefore, our failure to pay dividends may cause
you to not see any return on your investment even if we are successful in our business operations. In addition, because we do
not pay dividends we may have trouble raising additional funds which could affect our ability to expand our business operations.
Our common stock may be considered
a “penny stock”, and thereby be subject to additional sale and trading regulations that may make it more difficult
to sell.
Our common stock may
be considered to be a “penny stock” if it does not qualify for one of the exemptions from the definition of “penny
stock” under Section 3a51-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Our common
stock may be a “penny stock” if it meets one or more of the following conditions: (i) the stock trades at a price
less than $5 per share; (ii) it is not traded on a “recognized” national exchange; or (iii) is issued by a company
that has been in business less than three years with net tangible assets less than $5 million.
Our common stock could be further
diluted as the result of the issuance of additional Common Shares, convertible securities, warrants or options.
Our issuance of additional
common stock, convertible securities, options and warrants could affect the rights of our stockholders, result in a reduction
in the overall percentage holdings of our stockholders, could put downward pressure on the market price of our common stock, could
result in adjustments to conversion and exercise prices of outstanding notes and warrants, and could obligate us to issue additional
Common Stock to certain of our stockholders.
Common Shares eligible for future
sale may adversely affect the market.
From time to time,
certain of our stockholders may be eligible to sell all or some of their Common Shares by means of ordinary brokerage transactions
in the open market pursuant to Rule 144 promulgated under the Securities Act, subject to certain limitations. In general, pursuant
to Rule 144, non-affiliate stockholders may sell freely after six months subject only to the current public information requirement.
Affiliates may sell after six months subject to the Rule 144 volume, manner of sale (for equity securities), and current public
information and notice requirements.
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If we are not able to achieve our
objectives for our business, the value of an investment in our company could be negatively affected.
In order to be successful,
we believe that we must, among other things:
●
increase the sales volume and gross margins
for our products;
●
maintain efficiencies in operations;
●
manage our operating expenses to sufficiently
support operating activities;
●
maintain fixed costs at or near current
levels; and
●
avoid significant increases in variable
costs relating to production, marketing and distribution.
We may not be able
to meet these objectives, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. We have incurred significant
operating expenses in the past and may do so again in the future and, as a result, will need to increase revenues in order to
improve our results of operations. Our ability to increase sales will depend primarily on success in expanding our current markets,
improving our distribution base, entering into Direct-To-Retail (DTR) arrangements with national accounts, and introducing new
brands, products or product extensions to the market. Our ability to successfully enter new distribution areas and obtain national
accounts will, in turn, depend on various factors, many of which are beyond our control, including, but not limited to, the continued
demand for our brands and products in target markets, the ability to price our products at competitive levels, the ability to
establish and maintain relationships with distributors in each geographic area of distribution and the ability in the future to
create, develop and successfully introduce one or more new brands, products, and product extensions.
Any future equity or debt issuances
by us may have dilutive or adverse effects on our existing shareholders.
From time to time,
we may issue additional shares of common stock or convertible securities. The issuance of these securities could dilute our shareholders’
ownership in our company and may include terms that give new investors rights that are superior to those of our current shareholders.
Moreover, any issuances by us of equity securities may be at or below the prevailing market price of our common stock and in any
event may have a dilutive impact on our shareholders’ ownership interest, which could cause the market price of our common
stock to decline.
You should consult your independent
tax advisor regarding any tax matters arising with respect to the Securities.
All prospective purchasers
of the Securities are advised to consult their own tax advisors regarding the U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax consequences
relevant to the purchase, ownership and disposition of the Securities.
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Our operations are susceptible to changing weather patterns
and other environmental factors.
Over the past several years, changing weather
patterns and climatic conditions have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters, such as hail storms, wildfires
and wind, snow and ice storms. Any such extreme weather condition could negatively impact the harvest of grapes at our vineyards
and/or the other vineyards that supply us with grapes for our wine. In particular, Oregon has an unpredictable rainfall pattern
particularly in early autumn. If significantly above-average rains occur just prior to the autumn grape harvest, the quality of
harvested grapes is often materially diminished, thereby affecting that year’s wine quality.
Additionally, long-term changes in weather
patterns could adversely affect the Company, especially if such changes impacted the amount or quality of grapes harvested. We
cannot anticipate changes in weather patterns/conditions, and we cannot predict their impact on our operations if they were to
occur.
As weather patterns evolve, the contracted
vineyards, have become susceptible to potential smoke damage as a result of wildfires within the region. In extreme events, smoke
can produce effects on grapes that make them unusable in the production of wine. The Company cannot predict smoke events or their
potential impact were they to occur.
Fluctuations in quantity and quality of grape supply could
adversely affect the Company.
A shortage in the supply of quality grapes may result from a
variety of factors that determine the quality and quantity of the Company’s grape supply, including weather conditions, pruning
methods, diseases and pests, the ability to buy grapes on long and short term contracts and the number of vines producing grapes.
Any shortage in the Company’s grape production could cause a reduction in the amount of wine the Company is able to produce,
which could reduce sales and adversely impact the Company’s results from operations. Factors that reduce the quantity of
the Company’s grapes may also reduce their quality, which in turn could reduce the quality or amount of wine the Company
produces. Deterioration in the quality of the Company’s wines could harm its brand name and could reduce sales and adversely
impact the Company’s results of operations.
Contamination of the Company’s wines would harm
the Company’s business.
The Company is subject to certain hazards and product liability
risks, such as potential contamination, through tampering or otherwise, of ingredients or products. Contamination of any of the
Company’s wines could cause it to destroy its wine held in inventory and could cause the need for a product recall, which
could significantly damage the Company’s reputation for product quality. The Company maintains insurance against certain
of these kinds of risks, and others, under various insurance policies. However, the insurance may not be adequate or may not continue
to be available at a price or on terms that are satisfactory to the Company and this insurance may not be adequate to cover any
resulting liability.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff
Comments.
None.
Item 2. Properties.
Splash’s physical office is located
at 1500 Cordova Rd; Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 and 1491 2 nd Street, Sarasota FL 34236 while our business office is located
at 1314 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 221, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. Copa’s office/manufacturing facility is located at 901
E. 2 nd Street; The Dalles, OR 97058.
Item 3. Legal
Proceedings.
On April 24, 2017, a note holder filed
a complaint against the Company for a promissory note in default. The note holder is requesting summary judgment in the amount
of $271,215. As of the filing date, no new information has come to our attention.
Item 4. Mine
Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5. Market
for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
The Company’s Common Stock is quoted
on the OTCQB under the symbol “SBEV”.
Aggregate Number of Holders of Common
Stock
As of March 5, 2021, there were 76,093,546
shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding. As of March 5, 2020, there were approximately 310 holders of record of
our Common Stock.
Dividends
We have not declared any cash dividends
on our common stock since inception and do not anticipate paying such dividends in the foreseeable future. We plan to retain any
future earnings for use in our business operations. Any decisions as to future payment of cash dividends will depend on our earnings
and financial position and such other factors as the Board of Directors deems relevant.
Securities Authorized for Issuance
under Equity Compensation Plans
None.
Equity Compensation Plan Information
The following table gives information
as of December 31, 2020, the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, about shares of common stock that may be issued under
our Splash Beverage Group, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan, our 2012 Equity Plan (which was terminated but has quantity number of shares
on granted awards which remain outstanding in accordance with their existing terms). Under the 2012 Incentive Plan we still have
1,124,410 options still outstanding as of December 31, 2020. See Note 7.
Plan Category
No. of Shares to be Issued Upon
Exercise or Vesting of Outstanding Stock Options and Warrants
Weighted Average Exercise Price
of Outstanding Stock Options and Warrants
Number of Securities Remaining
Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities
Equity compensation plan approved by board of directors
2,634,500
4.6
4,304,898
Total
2,634,500
4.6
4,304,898
Purchases of Equity Securities by the
Issuer.
There
were no repurchase of our common stock during the year ended December 31, 2020.
Item 6. Selected
Financial Data.
This item is not required for Smaller
Reporting Companies.
Item 7. Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The information in this discussion may
contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including
statements regarding our capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements that are not of historical fact may
be deemed to be forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In some
cases you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,”
“expect,” “plan,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”
“predict,” “potential,” or “continue”, the negative of the terms or other comparable terminology.
Actual events or results may differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking
statements. In evaluating these statements, you should consider various factors, including the risks included from time to time
in other reports or registration statements filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors may
cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update
these statements or disclose any difference between actual results and those reflected in these statements.
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Unless the context otherwise requires,
references in this Form 10-K to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to Splash
Beverage Group, Inc.
The following discussion and analysis
should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
filed herewith.
Business Overview
Splash Beverage Group (“SBG”),
f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc. (the “CMS”), was incorporated in the State of Ohio on September 3, 1992, and changed
domicile to Colorado on April 18, 2012. CMS is in the business of home health services, primarily the selling of durable medical
equipment and medical supplies to the public, nursing homes, hospitals and other end users.
On December 31, 2019, CMS entered into
an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with SBG Acquisition Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Nevada
Corporation wholly-owned by CMS, and Splash Beverage Group, Inc. a Nevada corporation (“Splash”) pursuant to which
Merger Sub merged with and into Splash (the “Merger”) with Splash as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary
of CMS. The Merger was consummated on March 31, 2020.
As the owners and management of Splash
have voting and operating control of CMS following the Merger, the Merger transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition
(that is with Splash as the acquiring entity), followed by a recapitalization.
Splash specializes in the manufacturing,
distribution, and sales & marketing of various beverages across multiple channels. Splash operates in both the non-alcoholic
and alcoholic beverage segments. Additionally, Splash operates its own vertically integrated B-to-B and B-to-C e-commerce distribution
platform called Qplash, further expanding its distribution abilities and visibility.
In July 2020, we filed a Certificate of
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation to change our name to Splash Beverage Group Inc. On July 31, 2020, we received approval
from FINRA regarding our name change.
On December 24, 2020, we entered into
an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Copa di Vino Corporation an Oregon company for a purchase
price of $5,980,000.
Results of Operations for the Year
Ended December 31, 2020 compared to Year Ended December 31, 2019.
Revenue
Revenues for the year ended December 31,
2020 were $2,975,939 compared to revenues of $20,387 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The $2,955,552 increase in sales was
due to Salt Tequila $240,786, Qplash – our vertically integrated B2B and B2C e-commerce distribution platform which sells
their products on Amazon and Shopify $1,957,797 Canfield’s medical device business $675,213 and Copa di Vino business $101,544.
Cost of goods sold for year ended December 31, 2020 were $2,521,816 compared to cost of goods sold for the year ended December
31, 2019 of $245,500. The $2,006,816 increase in cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2020 was primarily due to our
increased sales, and as our sales increased, our cost of sales for those sales correspondingly increased.
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Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the year ended December
31, 2020 were $18,025,359 compared to $4,261,946 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The $23,212,265 increase in our operating
expenses was primarily a result of recording expenses relating to warrants and share-based compensation for shares issued in exchange
for services. The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $28,674,556 as compared to a net loss of $ $5,135,731 for the
year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in net loss is due to our increase in operating expenses slightly offset by our increase
in revenues.
Other Income/(Expense)
Other expense for the year ended December 31, 2020 were $1,926,467
compared to $648,672 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The $1,276,795 increase in our interest expenses was primarily a result
of recording a finance charge of $1,236,254 associated with warrants issued to one of our note holders.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is the ability of a company
to generate funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis.
Significant factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts
payable and capital expenditures.
As of December 31, 2020, we had total cash
and cash equivalents of $380,000, as compared with $42,639 at December 31, 2019. The increase was primarily due to issuances of
notes payable and subscription agreements offset by expenses relating to the operating the business.
Net cash used for continuing operating
activities during the year ended December 31, 2020 was $21,316,556 as compared to the net cash used by continuing operating activities
for the year ended December 31, 2019 of $2,658,328. The primary reasons for the change in net cash used was due to losses sustained
and increases for stock-based compensation, offset by other non-cash expenses. Net cash used for discontinued operating activities
during the year ended December 31, 2020, was $9,794.
Net cash used for continuing investing
activities during the year ended December 31, 2020 was $768,624 as compared to the net cash used by continuing investing activities
for the year ended December 31, 2019 of $12,552. The net cash used in the year 2020 was primarily due to the $250,000 payment made
to SALT Tequila USA and $500,000 of cash paid relating to the Copa di Vino acquisition offset by $72,422 of cash obtained in the
acquisition of Canfield Medical Supply, Inc. Net cash used for discontinued investing activities was $11,628.
Net cash provided by financing activities
during the year ended December 31, 2020 was $22,494,984 compared to $1,775,479 provided from financing activities for the year
ended December 31, 2019. During the year ended December 31, 2020, we received $20,182,503 from investors and related parties and
we issued $2,439,472 of debt used for the Copa di Vino acquisition offset by $46.3k is repayments to shareholder advances and $80.7K.
of the right of use liability.
Item 7A. Quantitative
and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not applicable for smaller reporting companies.
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Item 8. Financial
Statements and Supplementary Data.
Report
of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To
the Board of Directors and Stockholders
Splash
Beverage Group, Inc.
Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (f/k/a Canfield medical supply, Inc.) (the “Company”) at December 31,
2020 and 2019, and the related consolidated statements operations, deficiency in stockholders’ equity and cash flows for
each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2020, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the financial
statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
at December 31, 2020 and 2019, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period
ended December 31, 2020, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Going Concern Uncertainty
The accompanying financial statements
have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 3 to the financial statements,
the Company has sustained recurring losses from operations and has a net capital deficiency that raise substantial doubt about
its ability to continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also described in Note 3. The financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis
for Opinion
These
consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance
with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the
PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether
due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over
financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting,
but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
F- 1
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether
due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis,
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the financial statements that were
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material
to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of
critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by
communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matters or on the accounts or
disclosures to which they relate.
Intangible
Assets Impairment Assessments
As
described in Notes 2 and 8 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has goodwill of $5.7 million at December 31,
2020. In most cases, no directly observable market inputs are available to measure the fair value to determine if the asset is
impaired. Therefore, an estimate is derived indirectly and is based on net present value techniques utilizing post-tax cash flows
and discount rates. The estimates that management used in calculating the net present values depend on assumptions specific to
the nature of the management service activities with regard to the amount and timing of projected future cash flows; long-term
professional service forecasts; actions of competitors (competing services), future tax and discount rates.
The
principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the intangible assets impairment assessment
is a critical audit matter are the significant judgment by management when developing the net present value of the intangible
assets. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating
management’s significant assumptions related to the amount and timing of projected future cash flows and the discount rate.
In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge.
Addressing
the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the
consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing management’s process for developing the fair value
estimate; evaluating the appropriateness of the net present value techniques; testing the completeness and accuracy of underlying
data used in the model; and evaluating the significant assumptions used by management, including the amount and timing of projected
future cash flows and the discount rate. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to the amount and timing of projected
future cash flows and the discount rate involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management were reasonable considering
the current and past performance of the intangible assets, the consistency with external market and industry data, and whether
these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained in other areas of the audit.
/s/
Daszkal Bolton LLP
Daszkal
Bolton LLP
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020
Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
March
5, 2021
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 380,000
$ 42,639
Accounts Receivable, net
484,858
11,430
Prepaid Expenses
173,414
5,449
Inventory, net
798,273
304,012
Other receivables
90,919
7,132
Assets from discontinued operations
316,572
-
Total current assets
2,244,036
370,662
Non-current assets:
Deposit
$ 77,686
$ 34,915
Goodwill
5,672,823
-
Investment in Salt Tequila USA, LLC
250,000
-
Right of use asset, net
80,479
162,008
Quart Vin License
219,512
-
Property and equipment, net
681,352
37,729
Total non-current assets
6,981,852
234,652
Total assets
$ 9,225,888
$ 605,314
Liabilities and Deficiency in Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$ 1,521,818
$ 703,905
Right of use liability - current
57,478
81,502
Due to related parties
368,904
429,432
Bridge loan payable, net
-
2,200,000
Related party notes payable
1,333,333
1,505,100
Convertible Loan Payable
100,000
2,202,664
Notes payable, current portion
999,736
875,000
Royalty payable
-
39,000
Revenue financing arrangements
-
45,467
Shareholder advances
-
46,250
Accrued interest payable
442,748
1,604,498
Accrued interest payable - related parties
-
546,362
Liabilities from discontinued operations
591,642
Total current liabilities
5,415,659
10,279,180
Long-term Liabilities:
Related party notes payable - noncurrent
666,667
-
Notes payable - noncurrent
1,240,044
-
Liability to issue shares in APA
1,980,000
-
Right of use liability - noncurrent
25,521
82,238
Total long-term liabilities
3,912,232
82,238
Total liabilities
9,327,891
10,361,398
Common stock, (mezzanine shares) 12,605,283 shares, contingently convertible to notes payable at December 31, 2020
9,248,720
-
Deficiency in stockholders' equity:
Common Stock, $0.001 par, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 63,471,129 and 44,021,382 shares issued 63,471,129 and 43,885,090 outstanding, at December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively
63,471
44,021
Additional paid in capital
52,175,541
22,095,403
Treasury Stock, $0.001 par, 100,000 shares at cost
-
(50,000 )
Accumulated deficit
(61,589,735 )
(31,845,506 )
Total deficiency in stockholders' equity
(9,350,724 )
(9,756,083 )
Total liabilities, mezzanine shares and deficiency in stockholders' equity
$ 9,225,888
$ 605,314
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Splash Beverage
Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
and 2019
2020
2019
Net revenues
$ 2,975,939
$ 20,387
Cost of goods sold
(2,251,816 )
(245,500 )
Gross margin
724,123
(225,113 )
Operating expenses:
Contracted services
5,606,335
2,109,146
Salary and wages
7,925,609
1,078,730
Other general and administrative
4,346,836
1,006,603
Sales and marketing
146,579
67,467
Total operating expenses
18,025,359
4,261,946
Loss from operations
(17,301,236 )
(4,487,059 )
Other income/(expense):
Other Income
17,786
-
Interest income
8
132
Interest expense
(1,980,871 )
(665,195 )
Gain from debt extinguishment
36,610
16,391
Total other (expense)
(1,926,467 )
(648,672 )
Provision for income taxes
-
-
Net loss from continuing operations
(19,227,703 )
(5,135,731 )
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
(9,446,853 )
-
Net loss
$ (28,674,556 )
$ (5,135,731 )
Net loss per share (basic diluted)
Continuing operations
(0.35 )
(0.13 )
Discontinued operations
(0.17 )
-
Net loss per share
$ (0.52 )
$ (0.13 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
55,615,276
41,064,985
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
F- 4
Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Consolidated Statement of Deficiency
in Stockholders’ Equity
For the year ended
December 31, 2020 and 2019
Total
Common Stock
Treasury Stock
Additional Paid-In
Accumulated
Stockholders' Equity
Shares
Amount
Shares
Amount
Capital
Deficit
(Deficit)
Balances at December 31, 2018
40,165,002
40,165
272,585
$ (100,000 )
$ 18,938,480
$ (26,709,776 )
$ (7,831,132 )
Issuance of Common stock for cash
2,146,601
2,146
0
-
1,572,854
-
$ 1,575,000
Issuance of Common stock for services
1,709,785
1,709
0
-
1,252,914
-
1,254,623
Issuance of series B convertible preferred stock
-
-
0
-
-
-
-
Issuance of Common stock from treasury
-
-
(136,292 )
50,000
49,900
-
99,900
Warrants issued in connection with debt modification
-
-
0
-
15,667
-
15,667
Share-based compensation
-
-
0
-
265,589
-
265,589
Net loss
-
-
-
-
-
(5,135,730 )
(5,135,730 )
Balances at December 31, 2019
44,021,389
44,021
136,293
$ (50,000 )
$ 22,095,403
$ (31,845,506 )
$ (9,756,083 )
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt
-
-
-
-
145,579
-
145,579
Incremental beneficial conversion for preferred A
-
-
-
-
240,770
(240,770 )
-
Issuance of warrants on convertible instruments
-
-
-
-
11,999,415
(828,903 )
11,170,512
Issuance of options
180,936
181
-
-
(181 )
-
-
Issuance of common stock for services
2,669,598
2,670
(136,293 )
50,000
5,292,350
-
5,345,020
Issuance of common stock for cash
4,686,006
4,686
-
-
3,240,954
-
3,245,640
Issuance of common stock for acquisition
11,913,200
11,913
-
-
9,161,251
-
9,173,164
Net loss
-
-
-
-
-
(28,674,556 )
(28,674,556 )
Balances at December 31, 2020
63,471,129
63,471
-
-
52,175,541
(61,589,735 )
(9,350,725 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Splash Beverage
Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Consolidated Statement Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2020
and 2019
2020
2019
Net loss
$ (28,674,556 )
$ (5,135,731 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
113,299
9,334
Amortization of ROU Asset
81,529
53,194
Gain from debt extinguishment
-
(16,391 )
Non-cash interest expense
(1,790,438 )
15,667
Share-based compensation
2,329,280
1,620,092
Liability to issue shares in APA
1,980,000
-
Non-cash acquisition costs
3,578,212
-
Other noncash changes
1,976,09
360,923
Changes in working capital items:
Accounts receivable, net
(385,297 )
(11,428 )
Inventory, net
(220,310 )
(27,224 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(251,752 )
(1,233 )
Deposits
(31,535 )
(20,513 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(64,364 )
(127,167 )
Royalty payable
(39,000 )
17,938
Accrued Interest payable
82,326
604,211
Net cash used in operating activities – continuing operations
(21,316,556 )
(2,658,328 )
Net cash used in operating activities – discontinued operations
(9,794 )
-
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures
(91,066 )
(12,552 )
Investment in Salt Tequila USA, LLC
(250,000 )
-
Cash used for Copa acquisition
(500,000 )
-
Net cash acquired in Canfield merger
72,442
-
Net cash used in investing activities – continuing operations
(768,624 )
(12,552 )
Net cash used in investing activities – discontinued operations
(11,628 )
-
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of Common stock
20,182,503
1,575,000
Cash advance from shareholder
-
153,582
Repayment of cash advance
(46,250 )
-
Proceeds from issuance of debt
2,439,472
130,000
Principal repayment of debt
-
(31,641 )
Reduction of ROU Liability
(80,741 )
(51,462 )
Net cash provided by financing activities – continuing operations
22,494,984
1,775,479
Net cash provided by financing activities – discontinued operations
-
-
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
388,381
(895,401 )
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year
42,639
938,040
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of year
$ 431,020
$ 42,639
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for Interest
$ -
$ 23,851
Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities
Notes payable and accrued interest converted to common stock (12,605,283 shares)
$ 9,248,720
$ -
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of these consolidated financial statements.
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Splash Beverage
Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 1 – Business Organization and Nature of Operations
Splash Beverage Group (“SBG”),
f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc. (the “CMS”), was incorporated in the State of Ohio on September 3, 1992, and changed
domicile to Colorado on April 18, 2012. CMS is in the business of home health services, primarily the selling of durable medical
equipment and medical supplies to the public, nursing homes, hospitals and other end users.
On December 31, 2019, CMS entered into
an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with SBG Acquisition Inc. (“Merger Sub”), a Nevada
Corporation wholly-owned by CMS, and Splash Beverage Group, Inc. a Nevada corporation (“Splash”) pursuant to which
Merger Sub merged with and into Splash (the “Merger”) with Splash as the surviving company and a wholly-owned subsidiary
of CMS. The Merger was consummated on March 31, 2020.
As the owners and management of Splash
have voting and operating control of CMS following the Merger, the Merger transaction was accounted for as a reverse acquisition
(that is with Splash as the acquiring entity), followed by a recapitalization.
As part of the recapitalization, previously
issued shares of SBG preferred stock have been reflected as shares of common stock that were received in the Merger. These common
shares have been retrospectively presented as outstanding for all periods.
Splash specializes in the manufacturing,
distribution, and sales & marketing of various beverages across multiple channels. Splash operates in both the non-alcoholic
and alcoholic beverage segments. Additionally, Splash operates its own vertically integrated B-to-B and B-to-C E-commerce distribution
platform called Qplash, further expanding its distribution abilities and visibility.
On July 2, 2020, CMS received a Certificate
of Good Standing from the State of Colorado. This certificate allowed us to change our name from Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. a Colorado company. On July 31, 2020, we received approval from FINRA to change the Company’s
name from Canfield Medical Supply, Inc. to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Our new ticker symbol is SBEV.
On December 24, 2020, SBG consummated
an Asset Purchase Agreement(the “APA”) with Copa di Vino Corporation (“CdV”), to purchase certain assets
and assume certain liabilities that comprise the Copa di Vino business for a total purchase price of $5,980,000, payable in the
combination of $2,000,000 in cash (“Cash Consideration”), $2,000,000 convertible promissory note (the “Convertible
Note”) to Seller and a variable number of shares of the Company’s common stock based on a attainment of revenue hurdles.
CdV is one of the leading producers of premium wine by the glass in the United States with its primary offices and facilities
in The Dalles, Oregon.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Splash Beverage Group and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Holdings and Splash Mex, in addition to the accounts
of the CMS from March 31, 2020, and Copa from December 1, 2020 the merger/acquisition effective date. All intercompany balances
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Our accounting and reporting policies
conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).
The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared by us. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include only normal recurring adjustments)
necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2020
and 2019 have been made.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of the consolidated financial
statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents and Concentration
of Cash Balance
We consider all highly liquid securities
with an original maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We had no cash equivalents at December 31, 2020 and
2019.
Our cash in bank deposit accounts, at times,
may exceed federally insured limits of $250,000. At December 31, 2020 we had bank accounts over the federally insured limits by
approximately $29,300. Our bank deposit accounts in Mexico ($2,400) are uninsured.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies, continued
Accounts Receivable and Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are carried at their
estimated collectible amounts and are periodically evaluated for collectability based on past credit history with clients and other
factors. We establish provisions for losses on accounts receivable on the basis of loss experience, known and inherent risk in
the account balance, and current economic conditions. At December 31, 2020 and 2019, our accounts receivable amounts are
reflected net of allowances of $0 and $11,430, respectively.
Inventory
Inventory is stated at the lower of cost
or net realizable value, accounted for using the weighted average cost method. The inventory balances at December 31, 2020 and
2019 consisted of raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods held for distribution. The cost elements of inventory consist
of purchase of products, transportation, and warehousing. We establish provisions for excess or inventory near expiration are based
on management’s estimates of forecast turnover of inventories on hand and under contract. A significant change in the timing
or level of demand for certain products as compared to forecast amounts may result in recording additional provisions for excess
or expired inventory in the future. Provisions for excess inventory are included in cost of goods sold and have historically been
adequate to provide for losses on inventory. We manage inventory levels and purchase commitments in an effort to maximize
utilization of inventory on hand and under commitments. The amount of our reserve was $366,109 and $150,974 at December 31, 2020
and 2019, respectively.
Excise taxes
The Company pays alcohol excise taxes
based on product sales to both the Oregon Liquor Control Commission and to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Alcohol and Tobacco
Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). The Company is liable for the taxes upon the removal of product from the Company’s warehouse
on a per gallon basis. The federal tax rate is affected by a small winery tax credit provision which decreases based upon the
number of gallons of wine production in a year rather than the quantity sold.
Property and Equipment
We record property and equipment at cost
when purchased. Depreciation is recorded for property, equipment, leasehold improvements, and software using the straight-line
method over the estimated economic useful lives of assets, which range from 3-39 years. Company management reviews the recoverability
of all long-lived assets, including the related useful lives, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of a long-lived asset might not be recoverable.
Depreciation expense totaled $55,616 and
$19,781 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Property and equipment as of December 31, 2020 and 2019 consisted
of the following:
2020
2019
Property and equipment, at cost
718,884
88,758
Accumulated depreciation
(37,532 )
(51,029 )
Property and equipment, net
681,352
37,729
Licensing Agreements
The initial amount of the TapouT agreement
as entered into by one of the founders prior to the Company’s assumption in 2013 was $4,000,000 to be paid over several
years pursuant to a guaranteed minimum royalty agreement. Royalty costs incurred under the agreements, guaranteed minimum royalty
amounts, are expensed as incurred.
We have not made any payments to Salt
Tequila USA, LLC under the licensing agreement due to the immaterial level of our sales to date from the brand.
In connection with the Copa APA, we acquired
the license to certain patents from 1/4 Vin SARL (“1/4 Vin”) 1/4 Vin has the right to license certain patents and
patent applications relating to inventions, systems, and methods used in the Company’s manufacturing process. In exchange
for notes payable, 1/4 Vin granted the Company a nonexclusive, royalty-bearing, non-assignable, nontransferable, terminable license
which would continue until the subject equipment is no longer in service or the patents expire. Amortization will be approximately
$31,000 annually until the license agreement is fully amortized. The asset is being amortized over a 10 year useful life.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies, continued
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Financial Accounting Standards (“FASB”)
guidance specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable
or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect market
assumptions. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
(Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). The three levels of the fair value
hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 -
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities that the reporting entity has the ability to access at the measurement date. Level 1 primarily consists
of financial instruments whose value is based on quoted market prices such as exchange-traded instruments and listed equities.
Level 2 -
Inputs other than quoted prices included within
Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly (e.g., quoted prices of similar assets
or liabilities in active markets, or quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not
active).
Level 3 -
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.
Financial instruments are considered Level 3 when their fair values are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flows
or similar techniques and at least one significant model assumption or input is unobservable.
The liabilities and indebtedness presented
on the consolidated financial statements approximate fair values at December 31, 2020 and 2019, consistent with recent
negotiations of notes payable and due to the short duration of maturities.
Convertible Instruments
U.S. GAAP requires
the bifurcation of certain conversion rights contained in convertible indebtedness and account for them as free standing derivative
financial instruments according to certain criteria. This criteria include circumstances in which (a) the economic characteristics
and risks of the embedded derivative instrument are not clearly and closely related to the economic characteristics and risks
of the host contract, (b) the hybrid instrument that embodies both the embedded derivative instrument and the host contract
is not re-measured at fair value under otherwise applicable generally accepted accounting principles with changes in fair value
reported in earnings as they occur and (c) a separate instrument with the same terms as the embedded derivative instrument
would be considered a derivative instrument. An exception to this rule is when the host instrument is deemed to be conventional
as that term is described under applicable U.S. GAAP.
When bifurcation
is required, the embedded conversion options are bifurcated from the convertible note, resulting in the recognition of discounts
to convertible notes for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in debt instruments based upon the differences between
the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the note transaction and the effective conversion price
embedded in the note. Debt discounts under these arrangements are amortized over the term of the related debt to their stated
date of redemption.
With respect
to convertible preferred stock, we record a dividend for the intrinsic value of conversion options embedded in preferred securities
based upon the differences between the fair value of the underlying common stock at the commitment date of the transaction and
the effective conversion price embedded in the preferred shares.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies, continued
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenue under ASC 606, Revenue
from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). This guidance sets forth a five-step model which depicts the recognition of revenue
in an amount that reflects what we expect to receive in exchange for the transfer of goods or services to customers.
We recognize revenue when our performance
obligations under the terms of a contract with the customer are satisfied. Product sales occur once control of our products is
transferred upon delivery to the customer. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration that we expect to receive in exchange
for transferring goods and is presented net of provisions for customer returns and allowances. The amount of consideration we
receive and revenue we recognize varies with changes in customer incentives we offer to our customers and their customers. Sales
taxes and other similar taxes are excluded from revenue.
Distribution expenses to transport our
products, where applicable, and warehousing expense after manufacture are accounted for within operating expenses.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold include the costs of
products, packaging, transportation, warehousing, and costs associated with valuation allowances for expired, damaged or impaired
inventory.
Stock-Based Compensation
We account for stock-based compensation
in accordance with ASC 718, “ Compensation - Stock Compensation” . Under the fair value recognition
provisions, cost is measured at the grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized as expense ratably over
the requisite service period, which is generally the option vesting period. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing
model to determine the fair value of stock options. We early adopted ASU 2018-07, “Improvements to Nonemployee
Share-Based Payment Accounting”, which aligns accounting treatment for such awards to non-employees with the existing guidance
on employee share-based compensation in ASC 718.
Income Taxes
We use the liability method of accounting
for income taxes as set forth in ASC 740, “ Income Taxes” . Under the liability method, deferred
taxes are determined based on the temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities
using tax rates expected to be in effect during the years in which the basis differences reverse. We record a valuation
allowance when it is not more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.
Company management assesses its income
tax positions and records tax benefits for all years subject to examination based upon its evaluation of the facts, circumstances
and information available at the reporting date. In accordance with ASC 740-10, for those tax positions where there
is a greater than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, our policy is to record the largest amount of tax benefit
that is more likely than not to be realized upon ultimate settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant
information.
For those income tax positions where there
is less than 50% likelihood that a tax benefit will be sustained, no tax benefit will be recognized in the financial statements.
Company management has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2020 and 2019.
Net loss per share
The net loss per share is computed by
dividing the net loss by the weighted average number of shares of common outstanding. Warrants, stock options, and common stock
issuable upon the conversion of the Company’s convertible debt or preferred stock (if any), are not included in the computation
if the effect would be anti-dilutive.
2020
2019
Numerator
Net loss from continuing applicable to common shareholders
$ (19,227,703 )
$ (5,135,731 )
Net loss from discontinued applicable to common shareholders
$ (9,446,853 )
$ -
Denominator
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding
55,615,276
41,064,985
Net loss per share from continuing operations (basic diluted)
$ (0.35 )
$ (0.13 )
Net income per share from discontinued operations (basic diluted)
$ (0.17 )
$ -
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Splash Beverage
Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies, continued
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
excludes anti-dilutive common stock equivalents, including warrants to purchase 3 million shares of common stock for nominal consideration.
Advertising
We conduct advertising for the promotion
of our products. In accordance with ASC 720-35, advertising costs are charged to operations when incurred. We recorded advertising
expense of $146,579 and $4,767 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Related Parties
We are indebted to certain members of
our Board of Directors at December 31, 2020 and 2019. Transactions between us and the Board members are summarized in Notes 4
and 8.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of acquisition
cost over the fair value of the net assets acquired and is not subject to amortization. The Company reviews goodwill annually
in the fourth quarter for impairment or when circumstances indicate carrying value may exceed the fair value. This evaluation
is performed at the reporting unit level. If a qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair
value is less than carrying value, a quantitative analysis is completed using either the income or market approach, or a combination
of both. The income approach estimates fair value based on expected discounted future cash flows, while the market approach uses
comparable public companies and transactions to develop metrics to be applied to historical and expected future operating results.
During 2020, the company recorded an impairment charge associated with the CMS acquisition. See Note 17.
Long-lived assets
The Company evaluates long-lived assets
for impairment on an annual basis, when relocating or closing a facility, or when events or changes in circumstances may indicate
the carrying amount of the asset group, generally an individual warehouse, may not be fully recoverable. For asset groups held
and used, including warehouses to be relocated, the carrying value of the asset group is considered recoverable when the estimated
future undiscounted cash flows generated from the use and eventual disposition of the asset group exceed the respective carrying
value. In the event that the carrying value is not considered recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized for the asset group
to be held and used equal to the excess of the carrying value above the estimated fair value of the asset group. For asset groups
classified as held-for-sale (disposal group), the carrying value is compared to the disposal group’s fair value less costs
to sell. The Company estimates fair value by obtaining market appraisals from third party brokers or using other valuation techniques.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2016, that FASB issued ASU
2016-13, “ Financial Instruments – Credit Losses ” (Topic 326). This ASU provides financial statement
users with more decision-useful information about the expected credit losses on financial instruments and other commitments
to extend credit held by a reporting entity at each reporting date.
Management is currently assessing the new
standard but does not believe that it would have a material effect.
Management does not believe that any other
recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards could have a material effect on the accompanying financial statements.
As new accounting pronouncements are issued, we will adopt those that are applicable under the circumstances.
Note 3 – Going Concern
The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities
in the normal course of business. Our business operations have not yet generated significant revenues, and we have sustained
net losses of approximately $28.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2020 and have an accumulated deficit of approximately
$61.6 million at December 31, 2020. In addition, we have current liabilities in excess of current assets of approximately $3.2
million at December 31, 2020. Further, we are in default on approximately $1.0 million of indebtedness, including accrued interest.
Our ability to continue as a going concern
in the foreseeable future is dependent upon our ability to generate revenues and obtain sufficient long-term financing to meet
current and future obligations and deploy such to produce profitable operating results. Management has evaluated these conditions
and plans to raise capital as needed and to generate revenues to satisfy our capital needs. No assurance can be given that we
will be successful in these efforts.
These factors, among others, raise substantial
doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. These consolidated financial statements
do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amounts and classification
of liabilities that might be necessary should we be unable to continue as a going concern.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 4 – Debt
Notes payable are generally nonrecourse
and secured by all Company owned assets.
Interest
Rate
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Notes Payable
In October 2013, we entered into a short-term loan agreement with an entity in the amount of $25,000. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $25,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $11,345 was converted into 234,767 shares of common stock.
7
%
$
-
$
25,000
In February 2014, we entered into a 12-month term loan agreement with an individual in the amount of $200,000. The note included warrants for 66,146 shares of common stock at $0.73 per share. The warrants expired and were not exercised by February 28, 2017. The note matured and remains in default.
15
%
150,000
150,000
In March 2014, we entered into a 12-month term loan agreement with an individual in the amount of $500,000. The note included warrants for 681,461 shares of common stock at $0.92 per share. The warrants expired and unexercised by February 28, 2017. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $500,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $373,065 was converted into 1,124,802 shares of common stock.
15
%
-
500,000
In March 2014, we entered into a short-term loan agreement with an entity in the amount of $200,000. The note included warrants for 272,584 shares of common stock at $0.94 per share. The warrants expired and unexercised by February 28, 2017. The loans matured and remains in default.
8
%
200,000
200,000
In May 2020, we entered into a two year loan with an entity
under the Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act in the amount of $89,612. The note requires monthly payments
of principal and interest starting in December 2020 and maturing in May 2020. We expect $73,167 of the loan amount to be forgiven
in accordance with the CARES Act.
1
%
89,612
-
In June 2020, we entered into a six-month loan with an individual in the amount of $100,000. The loans matured and remains in default.
12
%
100,000
-
In August 2020, we entered into a nine-month loan with a company in the amount of $112,000. The loan requires 9 monthly payments of principal and interest in the amount of $12,246.66 with the final payment due May 2021.
4.8
%
62,719
-
Notes payable for license agreements due in 36 monthly payments of $10,000, interest imputed at 10%, maturing in January 2021.
N/A
59,212
-
In December 2020, we entered into a 56 month loan with a company in the amount of $1,578,237. The loan requires variable payments and performance interest based on a percentage of revenue.
Various
1,578,237
-
$
2,239,780
$
875,000
Interest expense on notes payable was $50,592
and $105,966 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued interest was $271,533 and $581,693 at 31, 2020
and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Concurrently with the consummation of
the Merger with CMS, notes payable of $525,000 and accrued interest were converted to shares of Splash common stock, which were
exchanged for Splash Beverage Group, Inc. [Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares. Pursuant to the terms of the
conversion agreements, these investors have the right to rescind the common shares received and receive replacement notes payable
if we fail to raise $9 million in a secondary initial public offering by September 30, 2020 (subsequently extended to April 30,
2021). As a result, these shares are classified as mezzanine equity in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 18.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 4 –Debt, continued
Interest
Rate
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Related Parties Notes Payable
During 2012, we entered into two 6-month term loan agreements with an entity, totaling $150,000. The notes included warrants for 68,146 shares of common stock at $0.73 per share which expired unexercised in 2017. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $41,500 and unpaid accrued interest of $31,515 was converted into 98,726 shares of common stock.
7 %
$ -
$ 41,500
In March 2014, we entered into a $50,000 12-month term loan agreement. The note included warrants for 136,292 shares of common stock at $0.92 per share. The warrants expired unexercised on February 28, 2017. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $50,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $24,145 was converted into 99,252 shares of common stock.
8 %
-
50,000
During 2015, we entered into a 12-month term loan agreement with an individual in the amount $250,000. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $250,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $101,850 was converted into 98,726 shares of common stock.
8 %
-
250,000
In February 2012, we entered into a loan agreement with an officer of the Company in the amount of $100. On September 25, 2018 an additional $10,500 loan agreement was entered into. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $10,600 and unpaid accrued interest of $1,189 was converted into 15,734 shares of common stock.
7 %
-
10,600
During 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016, we entered into several 12-month term loan agreements with an officer of the Company in the amounts of $57,000, $225,000, $105,000, and $9,000, respectively. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $396,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $146,828 was converted into 727,344 shares of common stock.
7 %
-
396,000
Continued on next page
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 4 –Debt, continued
Interest
Rate
December 31,
2020
December 31,
2019
Related Parties Notes Payable, continued
During 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016, we entered into 6-month term loan agreements with an officer of the Company in the amounts of $155,000, $210,000, $150,000 and $40,000, all respectively. The notes included warrants for issuances of 204,438 shares of common stock at $.092 per share. The warrants expired unexercised on March 1, 2017. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $495,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $213,010 was converted into 942,504 shares of common stock.
7 %
-
495,000
During 2013, 2014 and 2017, we entered into 12-month term loan agreements with an officer of the Company in the amounts of $60,000, $50,000 and $10,000. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $120,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $50,305 was converted into 228,328 shares of common stock.
7 %
-
120,000
During 2018, we entered into a long term note payable with an entity owned by an officer for $12,000 to be payable on July 10, 2020. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $12,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $1,050 was converted into 17,407 shares of common stock.
12 %
-
12,000
In December 2020, we entered into a 18 month loan with an individual in the amount of $2,000,000. The loan requires 18 monthly amortized payments of principal and interest in the amount of $144,444 with the final payment due June 2022.
2 %
2,000,000
-
During 2019, we entered into a term note payable with an entity owned by an officer for $130,000 to be paid on August 8, 2019. The note matured and in March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $130,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $9,078 was converted into 182,525 shares of common stock.
12 %
-
130,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,505,100
Interest expense on related party notes
payable was $37,967 and $95,183 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued interest was $0 and $546,362
as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Concurrently with the consummation of the
Merger with CMS, notes payable of $1,505,100 and accrued interest were converted to shares of Splash common stock, which were exchanged
for Splash Beverage Group, Inc. [Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares. Pursuant to the terms of the conversion
agreements, these investors have the right to rescind the common shares received and receive replacement notes payable if we fail
to raise $9 million in a secondary initial public offering by September 30, 2020 (subsequently extended to April 30, 2021). As
a result, these shares are classified as mezzanine equity in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 18.
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[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 4 –Debt, continued
Interest
Rate
September 30,
2020
December 31,
2019
Convertible Bridge Loans Payable
In
May 2015, we entered into a 3-month term loan agreement with an individual in the amount of $100,000. The annual interest
rate for this bridge loan was 32% for the first 90 days, and 4% thereafter, compounded monthly. This loan matured and remains
in default.
See left
$
100,000
$
100,000
In
October 2015, we entered into a 3-month term loan agreement with two individuals in the amount of $25,000. On December 26,
2018, the outstanding principal and accrued interest of $14,388 was consolidated into a new $39,388 term loan due August 26,
2020. In March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $39,388 and unpaid accrued interest of $5,973 was converted
into 59,694 shares of common stock.
12
%
-
39,388
In
June 2015, we entered into a 3-month term loan with two individuals in the amount of $100,000. On December 26, 2018, the outstanding
principal amount of $100,000 and accrued interest of $64,307 was consolidated into a new $164,307 term loan due August 26,
2020. In March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $164,307 and unpaid accrued interest of $24,916 was converted
into 249,013 shares of common stock.
12
%
-
164,307
During
2016, 2017 and 2018, we entered into multiple loan agreements with an entity in varying amounts. On December 26, 2018, the
outstanding principal of $235,500 and accrued interest of $155,861 was consolidated into a new $391,361 term due August 26,
2020. In March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $391,361 and unpaid accrued interest of $43,823 was converted
into 435,184 shares of common stock.
12
%
-
391,361
During
2016, we entered into 3-month term loan agreements with an individual totaling $20,000. The loan was extended to August 14,
2020. In March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $20,000 and unpaid accrued interest of $10,096 was converted
into 41,336 shares of common stock.
9
%
-
20,000
During
2014 through 2018, we entered into convertible promissory note agreements with various terms ranging from 90 days to 18 months
at 18% interest with an entity which were consolidated into one loan at 12% in 2018 totaling $795,137 with a due date of August
26, 2020. In March 2020 the full outstanding principal balance of $795,137 and unpaid accrued interest of $89,037 was converted
into 884,174 shares of common stock.
12
%
-
795,137
During
2015 and 2016, we entered into a series of 3-month term convertible promissory note agreements at 18% interest with an entity
which were consolidated into one loan at 12% in 2018 totaling $692,471 with a due date of August 26, 2020. In March 2020 the
full outstanding principal balance of $692,471 and unpaid accrued interest of $77,541 was converted into 770,012 shares of
common stock.
12
%
-
692,471
$
100,000
$
2,202,664
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Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 4 –Debt, continued
Interest expense on the convertible bridge
loans payable was $117,785 and $310,865 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued interest was $117,785
and $439,344 as of December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
On April 24, 2017, a note holder filed
a complaint against the Company for a promissory note in default. The note holder is requesting summary judgment in the amount
of $271,215.
Concurrently with the consummation of
the Merger, notes payable of $2,102,664 and accrued interest were converted to shares of Splash common stock, which were exchanged
for Splash Beverage Group, Inc. [Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares. Pursuant to the terms of the conversion
agreements, these investors have the right to rescind the common shares received and receive replacement notes payable if we fail
to raise $9 million in a secondary initial public offering by September 30, 2020 (subsequently extended to April 30, 2021). As
a result, these shares are classified as mezzanine equity in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 18.
Interest
Rate
2020
2019
Revenue Financing Arrangements
During
August 2015, we entered into a 3-month term loan agreement with an entity in the amount of $50,000, with required daily payments
of $999. we entered into two additional 3-month loan agreements with the entity in 2016 in the amounts of $60,000 and $57,000,
with required daily payments of $928 and $713, respectively. The term loans have been paid.
10
%
-
28,032
During
November 2016, we entered into a short-term loan agreement with an entity in the amount of $55,000 with required daily payments
of $1,299. The note was in default as of December 31, 2018. In 2019, we entered into a settlement agreement with monthly installment
payments of $6,000. The loan was fully repaid in 2020.
12
%
-
17,435
$
-
$
45,464
Interest expense on the revenue financing
arrangements was $25,067 and $2,557 for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Accrued interest was $0 and $32,154
at December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Bridge Loan Payable
We issued a bridge loan in October 2018
for $2 million with a one-year maturity to GMA Bridge Fund LLC (“GMA”). This bridge loan contains a 10% administration
fee of which the full $200,000 was accrued at December 31, 2019 and included in bridge loan payable, net. We incurred $271,670
of loan costs, which was fully amortized at December 31, 2019. Interest on the bridge loan was 0.5% monthly for the first six months
and 0.75% monthly for the next six months. At the same time the debt was issued, we entered into a separate agreement in which
GMA provided consulting services for one year (“Consulting Agreement”). We compensated GMA for the Consulting Agreement
services by issuance of a warrant with a 5-year term to acquire 1,362,922 shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $0.01
per share. The warrant vested immediately. The value of the warrant, based on a Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $991,423
and was expensed in full in 2018. Interest expense on the bridge loan for the year ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $0 and
$137,637 and accrued interest at December 31, 2020 and 2019 was $0 and $166,240.
As part of GMA’s conversion agreement,
we reissued the original warrants to purchase 1 million shares and granted additional warrants. To purchase 1 million shares. The
value of the warrants based on a Black-Scholes option pricing model, was $1,657,805, and was expensed.
Concurrently with the consummation of the
Merger, the $2,500,000 note payable of was converted to shares of Splash common stock, which were exchanged for Splash Beverage
Group, Inc. [Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares. Pursuant to the terms of the conversion agreements, GMA has
the right to rescind the common shares received and receive replacement notes payable if we fail to raise $9 million in a secondary
initial public offering by September 30, 2020 (subsequently extended to April 30, 2021). As a result, these shares are classified
as mezzanine equity in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 18
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[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 5 – Licensing Agreement
and Royalty Payable
We have a licensing agreement with ABG
TapouT, LLC (“TapouT”), providing us with licensing rights to the brand “TapouT” on energy drinks, energy
shots, water, teas and sports drinks for beverages sold in the United States of America, its territories, possessions, U.S. military
bases and Mexico. Under the terms of the agreement, we are required to pay a 6% royalty on net sales, as defined. In 2020 and
2019, we are required to make monthly payments of $45,000 and $39,000, respectively.
There were no unpaid royalties at December
31, 2020. We paid the guaranteed minimum royalty payments of $540,000 and $468,000 for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019,
which is included in general and administrative expenses.
In connection with the Copa APA, we acquired
the license to certain patents from 1/4 Vin SARL (“1/4 Vin”)On February 16, 2018, the Copa di Vino entered into three
separate license agreements with 1/4 Vin SARL, (1/4 Vin). 1/4 Vin has the right to license certain patents and patent applications
relating to inventions, systems, and methods used in the Company’s manufacturing process. In exchange for notes payable,
1/4 Vin granted the Company a nonexclusive, royalty-bearing, non-assignable, nontransferable, terminable license which would continue
until the subject equipment is no longer in service or the patents expire. Amortization will be approximately $31,000 annually
until the license agreement is fully amortized. The asset is being amortized over a 10 year useful life.
Note 6 – Deficiency in Stockholders’
Equity
Common Stock
In 2019, we issued 1,846,078 shares of
our common stock in exchange for services provided to us. The shares were valued at $0.73 per share. We recognized share-based
compensation expense of $1,354,500, which is classified within the contracted services line on the Statement of Operations.
In 2020, we issued 490,652 shares to an
existing shareholder under a 3-year consulting agreement dated December 2019. The shareholder fulfilled his performance obligation
in full and the board approved issuance of the shares.
In 2020, we entered into multiple subscription
and consulting agreements for $8,540,659 in exchange for 7,355,604 of our common stock.
Private Placement Memorandum
(PPM)
Our Board of Directors has determined
that it is in the best interests of the Corporation and its stockholders to obtain working capital by conducting a private placement
offering of 2,727,272 shares of the common stock of the Company, $0.001 value per share at a purchase price of $1.10 per share
for aggregate gross proceeds of $3,000,000. As part of the PPM, each purchaser will receive a warrant to purchase one share
for every two shares purchased. We completed our PPM by issuing a total of 2,790,909 of shares with gross proceeds of $3,070,000.
The shares listed in this section is already included in the 7.4 million shares listed within the Common Stock section of this
note.
Treasury Stock
From time to time, we have repurchased
shares from our shareholders.
Since its inception, we have repurchased
shares from our shareholders. To date, we have repurchased 1,226,630 shares, of which 817,753 have been retired.
In connection with a 2018 consulting agreement,
we were committed to issue the 408,877 shares held in treasury upon the occurrence of certain events or milestones. We issued 136,292
shares in July 2018, 136,292 shares in July 2019 and 136,292 shares on March 31, 2020.
Warrant Issuance-Common Stock
As part of the sale and issuance of 4,088,765
shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, we issued 4,088,765 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at a price
of $0.73 per share. The warrants had a five-year term and expired during 2019.
As an incentive to convert their Series
A preferred stock we issued 1,000,000 new warrants to purchase shares of SBG common stock at $0.18 per share. Concurrently with
the consummation of the Merger, these warrants were exchanged for warrants to purchase 1,362,922 of Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares. These warrants have a 3-year term.
Warrant Issuance-Common Stock
As part of the sale and issuance of 5,333,675
shares of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, we issued 2,666,839 warrants to purchase shares our common stock at a price
of $1.10 per share. The warrants have a 5-year term. At December 31, 2020, there are 912,052 warrants outstanding.
As part of the sale of 300,000 shares
of common stock, we issued 975,000 warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at a price of $0.25 per share. These warrants
have a 3-year term. During the third quarter of 2020, the holder exercised these warrants and received 975,000 shares of the Company’s
common stock.
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[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 7 – Share-Based Payments
Warrant Issuance-GMA Consulting
Services
We issued 1,362,922 warrants to purchase
shares of our common stock at $0.007 per share as part of our consulting agreement with GMA, at December 31, 2020, the weighted
average life of the outstanding warrants is 2.75 years.
The warrants entitle the holder to purchase
one share per warrant of our common stock at a price of $0.01 per share during the five-year period commencing on October 2, 2018,
or, if greater, the number of common shares with a market value equivalent to two percent of the enterprise value of the Company
at an exercise price of $0.008 per share.
As an incentive for GMA to convert their
debt and accrued interest into shares of common stock, we retired the original 1,362,922 warrants and issued 2,725,844 pre-merger
new warrants to purchase shares of our common stock at $0.18 per share. These warrants have a 3-year term starting March 31, 2020.
Stock Plan
We have adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive
Plan for SBG (the “Plan”), which provides for the grant of common stock and stock options to employees. We have reserved
4,088,765 shares for issuance under the Plan. The option exercise price generally may not be less than the underlying stock’s
fair market value at the date of the grant and generally have a term of ten years. On December 7, 2019, our Board of Directors
granted 1,124,410 options to certain employees and consultants. None of these options were exercised at December 31, 2020. As
of December 31, 2020, the total number of options available for grant is 306,657 under this plan.
We measure employee stock-based awards
at the grant-date fair value and recognizes employee compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of
the award. Determining the appropriate fair value of stock-based awards requires the input of subjective assumptions, including
the fair value of our common stock, and for stock options, the expected life of the option, and expected stock price volatility
and exercise price. We used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value its stock option awards. The assumptions used in calculating
the fair value of stock- based awards represent management’s best estimates and involve inherent uncertainties and the application
of management’s judgment. As a result, if factors change and management uses different assumptions, stock-based compensation
expense could be materially different for future awards. The expected life of stock options was estimated using the “simplified
method,” which calculates the expected term as the midpoint between the weighted average time to vesting and the contractual
maturity, we have limited historical information to develop reasonable expectations about future exercise patterns and employment
duration for its stock options grants. The simplified method is based on the average of the vesting tranches and the contractual
life of each grant. For stock price volatility, we use comparable public companies as a basis for its expected volatility to calculate
the fair value of options granted. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury notes with a term approximating the expected
life of the option. The estimation of the number of stock awards that will ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent
actual results or updated estimates differ from the Company’s current estimates, such amounts are recognized as an adjustment
in the period in which estimates are revised.
We recognized stock-based compensation
expense of $265,589 for the year ended December 31, 2019. There was no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock option awards
for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Concurrently with the consummation of
the Merger, options to purchase 825,000 SBG shares were converted to options to purchase 1,124,410 Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
[Formerly known as Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.] shares.
Weighted Average
Options
Exercise Price
Outstanding - Beginning of 2019
-
$ -
Granted
1,124,410
$ 0.77
Exercised
-
$ -
Cancelled/forfeited
-
$ -
Outstanding - December 31, 2019
1,124,410
$ 0.77
Granted
2,634,500
$ 0.75
Exercised
-
$ -
Cancelled/forfeited
-
$ -
Outstanding - December 31, 2020
3,758,910
$ 0.76
Exercisable at December 31, 2020
3,758,910
$ 0.76
Weighted average grant date fair value of options during year
2,634,500
Weighted average duration to expiration of outstanding options at December 31, 2020
4.6
In August 2020, we adopted a new incentive
plan. The 2020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) is established by Splash Beverage Group, Inc., a
Colorado corporation (the “Company”), to create incentives which are designed to motivate Participants to put forth
maximum effort toward the success and growth of the Company and to enable the Company to attract and retain experienced individuals
who by their position, ability and diligence are able to make important contributions to the Company’s success. Toward these
objectives, the Plan provides for the grant of Options, Restricted Stock Awards, Stock Appreciation Rights (“SARs”),
Performance Units and Performance Bonuses to Eligible Employees and the grant of Nonqualified Stock Options, Restricted Stock
Awards, SARs and Performance Units to Consultants and Eligible Directors, subject to the conditions set forth in the Plan. At
December 31, 2020, the board approved the granting of 2,634,500 warrants were issued under this new plan. These warrants expire
in 5 years.
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Group, Inc.
[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 8 – Related Parties
During the normal course of business, we
incurred expenses related to services provided by our CEO or Company expenses paid by our CEO, resulting in related party payables,
net of $368,904 and $429,432 as of December 31, 2020 and 2019. The related party payable to the CEO bears no interest payable and
is due on demand.
There are related party notes payable of
$2,000,000 outstanding as of December 31, 2020 as discussed in Note 4.
Note 9 – Investment in Salt
Tequila USA, LLC
On December 9, 2013, we entered into a
marketing and distribution agreement with SALT Tequila USA, LLC (“SALT”) in Mexico for the manufacturing of our SALT
product line. The agreement was for a one-year term with an additional two-year renewal. On December 28, 2015, the agreement was
extended through 2020. In the December 9, 2013 agreement, we received a 5% ownership interest in SALT, 12 months after the date
of the agreement we received an additional 5% ownership interest in SALT, and 24 months after the date of the agreement we received
an additional 5% interest, resulting in a total interest of 15% in SALT.
SALT also has product at a unrelated international
alcohol distributor, American Spirits Exchange, for preliminary market testing in 9 of 16 states that they distribute to, that
are government-controlled alcohol resellers. In 2019 we had no sales for SALT Tequila. On December 31, 2018, we created a Mexican
subsidiary, Splash MEX SA DE CV (“Splash Mex”) for the exporting of SALT Tequila from Mexico to the USA, South and
Central Americas. Splash Mex will also act as the manufacturing and distribution agent of TapouT in Central and South Americas.
Applications for the appropriate licenses required for import and wholesale of alcohol in the USA have been completed for at the
Federal and State levels. These licenses will permit direct alcohol sales to distributors and wholesalers thereby limiting the
use of agents for importing SALT Tequila to the USA for distribution.
On March 26, 2020, we entered into an
amended stock sale and purchase agreement. The agreement is for $1,000,000 to be paid in 4 tranches of $250,000 and entitles us
to additional equity interest in Salt Tequila USA, LLC as follows:
●
Tranche 1 – 7.5%
●
Tranche 2 – 5.0%
●
Tranche 3 – 5.0%
●
Tranche 4 – 5.0%
Once all tranches are paid-out we will
have a total equity stake of 37.5% of Salt Tequila USA, LLC.
During 2020, we paid the first tranche
of $250,000 resulting in a total interest of 22.5%.
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[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 10 – Operating Lease
Obligations
Effective July 2018, we entered into a
lease agreement for the right to use and occupy office space. The lease term commenced July 1, 2018 and is scheduled to expire
after 36 months, on June 30, 2021.
Effective November 2019, we entered into
a 6-month lease agreement for our NY affiliate which expired on April 30, 2020.
Effective November 2019, we entered into
a new lease with Interport Logistics, LLC. The lease term commenced on November 11, 2019 and is scheduled to expire on November
11, 2020. We are in the process of negotiating a new lease with Interport Logistics, LLC.
Effective May 2019, we entered into a
new lease in Mexico. The lease commenced May 1, 2019 and is scheduled to expire after 24 months, on April 1, 2021. We are in the
process of negotiating a new lease for our Mexican warehouse.
The following table presents the discounted
present value of minimum lease payments for our office and warehouses to the amounts reported as financial lease liabilities on
the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2020:
Undiscounted Future Minimum Lease Payments
Operating Lease
2021
$ 59,291
Thereafter
26,673
Total
85,964
Amount representing imputed interest
(2,965 )
Total operating lease liability
82,999
Current portion of operating lease liability
57,478
Operating lease liability, non-current
$ 25,521
The table below presents information for
lease costs related to our operating leases at December 31, 2020:
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of leased assets
$
114,032
Interest of lease liabilities
10,776
Total operating lease cost
$
124,808
The table below presents lease-related
terms and discount rates at December 31, 2020:
Remaining term on leases
9 to 25 months
Incremented borrowing rate
5.0
%
Note 11 – Line of Credit
At December 31, 2020 SBG owed $68,000 to
a financial institution under a revolving line of credit. The line of credit is secured by the assets of SBG is due on demand,
and bears interest at variable rates approximately 6.1% at December 31, 2020. As part of the acquisition of Copa di Vino the LOC
was paid off.
Note 12 – PPP Loan
On January 30, 2020, the World Health
Organization (“WHO”) announced a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus originating in Wuhan,
China (the “COVID-19 outbreak”) and the risks to the international community as the virus spreads globally beyond
the point of origin. On March 20, 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in
exposure globally.
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak in
the United States, the CARES Act (the “Act”) was passed by Congress and signed into law on March 27, 2020. In connection
with the CARES Act, the Company and its subsidiary applied for and received loans with an original aggregate principal balance
of approximately $158,000. These loans and interest will be forgiven as long as the funds are used for qualifying expenditures
as outlined in the Act. The loans bear interest at 1%, with an 18 month term, and has a 6-month initial payment deferral. See Note
4.
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[f/k/a Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.]
Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements
Note 13 – Business Combinations
CMS-SGB Merger:
As stated in Note 1, we consummated the
merger of SBG on March 31, 2020 which was accounted for as a reverse merger.
The value of our merger was approximately
$9.2 million based on the valuation of the SBG equity on the date of consummation.
The following summarizes our allocation
of the purchase price for the acquisition:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 72,442
Accounts receivable
$ 311,586
Inventory
$ 21,415
Property and equipment
$ 38,110
Goodwill
$ 9,448,832
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$ 719,221
Purchase price
$ 9,173,164
During 2020, the goodwill associated with
the CMS merger was impaired. See Note 17.
SBG-Copa Acquisition:
As stated in Note 1, we consummated the
acquisition of Copa di Vino Company on December 24, 2020. The purchase price consideration was comprised of $1.5 million in debt,
$0.5 million in cash and $2.0 million in contingent shares, for total consideration of approximately $6.0 million.
The
following summarizes our allocation of the purchase price for the acquisition:
Purchase Accounting
Accounts receivable, net
88,131
Other current assets
11,236
Inventory
273,951
Property and equipment, net
663,273
License agreement, net
222,095
Goodwill
5,672,823
Total identifiable assets
6,931,509
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
882,279
Note payable
69,212
Equity
5,980,000
Total liabilities and equity
6,931,509
Note 14 – Segment Reporting
The Company evaluates segment reporting
in accordance with the FASB Accounting Standards Codification Topic 280, Segment Reporting, each reporting period, including evaluating
the reporting package reviewed by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
Note: The Copa di Vino business is included
in our Splash Beverage Group segment.
Revenue
2020
2019
Splash Beverage Group
404,128
20,387
E-Commerce
1,896,599
-
Medical Devices (Discontinued)
675,213
-
Total Revenues
2,975,940
20,387
Total assets
2020
2019
Splash Beverage Group
8,403,670
446,288
B2C Business
505,646
159,026
Medical Devices (Discontinued)
316,572
-
Total Assets
9,225,888
605,314
Note 15 – Commitment and Contingencies
We are a party to asserted claims and
are subject to regulatory actions in the ordinary course of business. The results of such proceedings cannot be predicted with
certainty, but we do not anticipate that the outcome, if any, arising out of any such matter will have a material adverse effect
on its business, financial condition or results of operations.
Capital Raise
In connection with the CMS merger we are
committed to our previous preferred stock and debt holders to raise $9 million in a secondary IPO, private placement and debt as
defined in the agreements. See Note 18.
Stock Price Guarantee
We have a commitment to issue additional
shares associated with specific stock price guarantee granted to an investor. See Note 4.
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Note 16 – Income Taxes
The Company has evaluated the positive
and negative evidence in assessing the realizability of its deferred tax assets. This assessment included the evaluation of scheduled
reversals of deferred tax liabilities, estimates of projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies to determine which
deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be realized in the future. Due to uncertainty to the Company’s ability to
utilize its deferred tax assets, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
At December 31, 2020, the Company’s
net operating loss carryforward for Federal income tax purposes was $49,495,907, which will be available to offset future taxable
income. If not used, these carry forwards will begin to expire in 2032, except for the net operating losses generated January 1,
2018 and after, which can be carried forward indefinitely.
There was no income tax expense or benefit
for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 due to the full valuation allowance recorded.
The reconciliation of the income tax benefit
is computed at the U.S. federal statutory rate as follows:
2020
2019
Federal Statutory Tax Rate
21.00 %
21.00 %
Permanent Differences
(4.63 %)
(6.56 %)
Change in Valuation Allowance
(16.37 %)
(14.44 %)
Net deferred tax asset
-
-
The tax effects of temporary differences
which give rise to the significant portions of deferred tax assets or liabilities at December 31 are as follows:
2020
2019
Deferred Tax Assets:
Net Operating Losses
$ 12,544,738
$ 5,887,022
Deferred Rent
380
1,381
Accrued Interest/Interest Expense Limitation
1,031,967
962,838
Total deferred tax assets
13,577,085
6,851,241
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation
(179,561 )
(7,354 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
(179,561 )
(7,354 )
Less: Valuation allowance
(13,397,525 )
(6,843,887 )
Total Net Deferred Tax Assets
$ -
$ -
The Company continually evaluates expiring
statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. The open tax years subject
to examination with respect to the Company's operations are 2015 through 2020.
Note 17 – Goodwill
In accordance with ASC 350, Intangibles—Goodwill
and Other, we test goodwill for impairment for each reporting unit on an annual basis, or when events or circumstances indicate
the fair value of a reporting unit is below its carrying value.
Our goodwill represents the excess of
the purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired in business combinations. The goodwill generated
from the business combinations is primarily related to the value placed on the employee workforce and expected synergies. Judgment
is involved in determining if an indicator or change in circumstances relating to impairment has occurred. Such changes may include,
among others, a significant decline in expected future cash flows, a significant adverse change in the business climate, and unforeseen
competition.
We have the option of performing a qualitative
assessment of impairment to determine whether any further quantitative testing for impairment is necessary. The option of whether
or not to perform a qualitative assessment is made annually and may vary by reporting unit. Factors we consider in the qualitative
assessment include general macroeconomic conditions, industry and market conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance
of our reporting units, events or changes affecting the composition or carrying amount of the net assets of its reporting units,
sustained decrease in its share price, and other relevant entity specific events. If the management determines on the basis of
qualitative factors that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying value, then we perform
a quantitative test for that reporting unit. The fair value of each reporting unit is compared to the reporting unit’s carrying
value, including goodwill. Subsequent to the adoption on January 1, 2017 of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No.
2017-04, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other: Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, if the fair value of a reporting
unit is less than its carrying value, we recognize an impairment equal to the excess carrying value, not to exceed the total amount
of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
At December 31, 2020, our management determined
that an impairment charge of approximately $9.5 million, was necessary to reduce the goodwill relating to our Medical Device Segment
The impairment charge was primarily related to the net cash flow projection of that business unit.
Note 18 – Subsequent Events
During the first quarter of 2021 we
initiated a private sale of securities pursuant to a Private Placement Memorandum (“PPM”) to raise $4,000,000 in
exchange of the for the issuance of shares of our common stock at a price of $1.10 per share. Pursuant to the PPM,
participants also received warrants to purchase additional shares (one warrant for each two shares purchased) at a strike
price of $1.10 per share. As of the date of this filing, we issued 3,637,064 shares, and received proceeds of $4.0
million.
As of February 22, 2021, we have raised
more $9 million, which resulted in the cancellation of the rescission rights held by certain investors as part of the terms of
their conversion agreements.
In June 2020, we entered into a six-month
loan with an individual in the amount of $100,000. During the first quarter of 2021, we paid back the entire note plus accrued
interest in the amount of $108,000.
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Item 9. Changes
in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.
(1) Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed
to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities and Exchange Commission Act of 1934 reports is recorded,
processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules
and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and
chief financial officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating
the disclosure controls and procedures, we recognize that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated,
can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment
in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
As further discussed below, we carried out an evaluation, under
the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that,
because of certain material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting our disclosure controls and procedures
as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act were not effective as of December 31, 2020. The material weaknesses
relate to the absence of in-house accounting personnel with the ability to properly account for complex transactions and a lack
of separation of duties between accounting and other functions.
We hired a consulting firm to advise on technical issues related
to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles as related to the maintenance of our accounting books and records and the preparation
of our consolidated financial statements. Although we are aware of the risks associated with not having dedicated accounting personnel,
we are also at an early stage in the development of our business. We anticipate expanding our accounting functions with dedicated
staff and improving our internal accounting procedures and separation of duties when we can absorb the costs of such expansion
and improvement with additional capital resources. In the meantime, management will continue to observe and assess our internal
accounting function and make necessary improvements whenever they may be required. If our remedial measures are insufficient to
address the material weakness, or if additional material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in our internal control over financial
reporting are discovered or occur in the future, our consolidated financial statements may contain material misstatements, and
we could be required to restate our financial results. In addition, if we are unable to successfully remediate this material weakness
and if we are unable to produce accurate and timely financial statements, our stock price may be adversely affected and we may
be unable to maintain compliance with applicable stock exchange listing requirements.
(2) Management’s
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining
adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial
officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework
in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(“COSO”). Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect
all misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls
may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement
preparation and presentation. Based on our evaluation under the framework in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013),
our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was ineffective as of December 31, 2020 and 2019.
(3) Changes
in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There has been no change in our internal
control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that occurred during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or
is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information.
None.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors,
Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
The following table sets forth our executive
officers and directors, their ages and position(s) with the Company.
Name
Age
Position
Robert Nistico
57
CEO, and Chairman of the
Board
Dean Huge
64
Chief Financial Officer
Justin Yorke
54
Director
Peter McDonough
62
Director
Directors are elected annually and hold
office until the next annual meeting of the stockholders of the Company and until their successors are elected. Officers are elected
annually and serve at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
Robert Nistico, age 57, on March 31, 2020
became the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of the Company. Since 2012, Mr. Nistico has served as
the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Mr. Nistico also served as the
president of Viva Beverages, LLC. Mr. Nistico was the fifth employee at Red Bull North America, Inc. where he worked for 10 years
and served as Vice President of Field Marketing and Sr. Vice President/General Manager. Mr. Nistico was instrumental in building
the Red Bull brand in North and Central America and the Caribbean from no revenues to $1.45 billion in annual revenues. Earlier,
he held the brand position of Regional Portfolio V.P and Division Manager for Diageo (formerly I.D.V. / Heublein), General Sales
Manager for Republic National (formerly The Julius Schepps Company) and North Texas State Manager for The E & J Gallo Winery
(and a variety of other management positions for those companies). Mr. Nistico serves as a Director of Apollo Brands. Mr. Nistico
has more than 27 years of experience in the beverage industry, including direct and indirect sales management, strategic brand
management & marketing, finance, operations, production and logistics. Mr. Nistico holds a B.A. from the University of Colorado.
Dean Huge, age 64, became the Chief Financial
Officer of the Company on March 31, 2020 and since June 2018 has been the Chief Financial Officer of Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
From 2017 to June 2018 Mr. Huge was the Interim Chief Financial Officer of Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Mr. Huge was the President
of D&H Energy Development, Inc. where he developed a toxic waste processing plant to create electrical energy from May 2013
to May 2017. With 35 years of experience, Mr. Huge’s career started on Wall Street in the private and public sectors. Mr.
Huge has been involved with in-depth work in accounting, audits, IPOs, secondary offerings and complex partnership matters. Mr.
Huge’s experience includes expertise in financial services, manufacturing, distribution and SAAS type programs and he has
degrees in Accounting and Finance from Northern Illinois.
Justin Yorke, age 54, became a member
of the board of directors of the Company on the Merger date and serves as Director of Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Since March
31, 2020, Mr. Yorke has also served as the Company’s Secretary. Mr. Yorke has over 25 years of experience in finance. Based
in Hong Kong for a little over 10 years, he managed funds for a private Swiss Bank, Darier Henstch. Prior to that, Mr. Yorke managed
funds for Peregrine Investments and Unifund, a high net worth family based in Switzerland. For the past 10 years, Mr. Yorke has
been a partner in San Gabriel Advisors and is the manager of the San Gabriel Fund, JMW Fund and Richland Fund. He has a B.A. degree
from UCLA. Mr. Yorke is the principal of WesBev LLC, which prior to the Merger was the majority shareholder of the Company.
Peter J. McDonough, age 62, has served
as an independent director of the Company since March 31, 2020 and previously served as a member of the board of directors of
Splash Beverage Group, Inc. beginning in 2014. Mr. McDonough currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trait Biosciences,
Inc. and previously served as President, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer for Diageo North America from 2006 to 2015. Prior
to joining Diageo, Mr. McDonough was Vice President, European Marketing at The Procter & Gamble Company from 2004 to 2006,
where he led the Duracell Battery and Braun Appliance marketing organizations. From 2002 to 2004, Mr. McDonough was a member of
the business school faculty and lecturer at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. Prior to this academic
post he served as Vice President of Marketing for Gillette North America’s Blade Razor & Grooming Products Business
where he directed the market launch of industry leading shaving brands like Mach3 Turbo Razors, Venus Razors and Right Guard Extreme
Antiperspirants . Earlier in his career, Mr. McDonough served as Director of North American Marketing at Black & Decker where
he was involved in launching the DeWalt Power Tool Company. Mr. McDonough received a B.A. from Cornell University and a Master
of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business.
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Family Relationships
None.
Committees
of the Board of Directors
Our shares are
currently quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol “SBEV.” We have no separately designated standing audit
committee, compensation committee, nominating committee, executive committee or any other committees of our Board of Directors.
The functions of those committees are currently undertaken by our Board of Directors.
Our Board of
Directors believes that, considering our size, decisions relating to director nominations can be made on a case-by-case basis
by all members of the Board of Directors without the formality of a nominating committee or a nominating committee charter. To
date, we have not engaged third parties to identify or evaluate or assist in identifying potential nominees, although we reserve
the right to do so in the future.
The Board of
Directors does not have an express policy with regard to the consideration of any director candidates recommended by stockholders
since the Board of Directors believes that it can adequately evaluate any such nominees on a case-by-case basis; however, the
Board of Directors will evaluate stockholder recommended candidates under the same criteria as internally generated candidates.
Although the Board of Directors does not currently have any formal minimum criteria for nominees, substantial relevant business
and industry experience would generally be considered important, as would the ability to attend and prepare for board, committee
and stockholder meetings. Any candidate must state in advance his or her willingness and interest in serving on the board of directors.
Meetings of the Board of Directors
Our Board held
no live meetings during the year ended December 31, 2020 but we did act via board consent.
Director
Independence
Pursuant to Item 407(a)(1)(ii)
of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Securities Act, we have adopted the definition of “independent director” as
set forth in Rules 5000(a)(19) and 5605(a)(2) of the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The Board determined that Peter McDonough
qualifies as “independent directors” pursuant to such rules.
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
During the past
ten years no current or incoming director, executive officer, promoter or control person of the Company has to its knowledge been
involved in any of the following:
(1)
A petition under the Federal bankruptcy laws or any state insolvency law which was filed by or against, or a receiver, fiscal
agent or similar officer was appointed by a court for the business or property of such person, or any partnership in which he
was a general partner at or within two years before the time of such filing, or any corporation or business association of which
he was an executive officer at or within two years before the time of such filing;
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(2)
Such person was convicted in a criminal proceeding or is a named subject of a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations
and other minor offenses);
(3)
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of
competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining him from, or otherwise limiting, the following activities:
i.
Acting as a futures commission merchant, introducing broker, commodity trading advisor, commodity pool operator, floor broker,
leverage transaction merchant, any other person regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or an associated person
of any of the foregoing, or as an investment adviser, underwriter, broker or dealer in securities, or as an affiliated person,
director or employee of any investment company, bank, savings and loan association or insurance company, or engaging in or continuing
any conduct or practice in connection with such activity;
ii.
Engaging in any type of business practice; or
iii.
Engaging in any activity in connection with the purchase or sale of any security or commodity or in connection with any violation
of federal or state securities laws or Federal commodities laws;
(4)
Such person was the subject of any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any Federal
or State authority barring, suspending or otherwise limiting for more than 60 days the right of such person to engage in any activity
described in paragraph (f)(3)(i) of this section, or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
(5)
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commission to have violated any federal
or state securities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commission has not been subsequently reversed,
suspended, or vacated;
(6)
Such person was found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to
have violated any federal commodities law, and the judgment in such civil action or finding by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
has not been subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated;
(7)
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding,
not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, relating to an alleged violation of:
i.
Any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation; or
ii.
Any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent
injunction, order of disgorgement or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal
or prohibition order; or
iii.
Any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
(8)
Such person was the subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any
self-regulatory organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity
(as defined in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity
or organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
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Board leadership
structure and role in risk oversight
Our Board consists
of three members who are stated in Item 10.
Code of Ethics
We have adopted a business conduct and ethics that applies to
our directors, officers (including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer an any person performing similar functions)
and employees. Our Code of Ethics is available at our website at www.splashbeveragegroup.com.
Item 11. Executive
Compensation.
The following table sets forth information
for our two most recently completed fiscal years concerning all of the compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the executive
officers named below. No other employees earned a salary over $100,000 in the last two completed fiscal years.
Name and Principal Position
Year
Salary
($)
Bonus
($)
Stock
Awards($)
Option
Awards($)
Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)
Nonqualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings($)
All Other
Compensation
($)
Total($)
Robert Nistico
2019
275,000
137,500
350,000
367,307
-
-
-
1,129,807
2020
325,000
162,500
-
1,000,000
-
-
-
1,487,500
Dean Huge
2019
140,000
28,000
180,000
157,417
-
-
-
505,417
2020
150,000
30,000
105,000
75,000
-
-
-
360,000
William Meissner
2019
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2020
272,500
-
-
437,500
-
-
-
710,000
Directors Compensation
Our directors have not been paid any compensation
for serving as Directors of the Company and there are no present plans or understandings with respect to future compensation.
Name
Year
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)
Stock Awards
Option(1) Awards
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
All Other Compensation
Total
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal
Year-End
Name
Year
Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($)
Stock Awards
Option(1) Awards
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation
Nonqualified Deferred Compensation
All Other Compensation
Total
Robert Nistico
2019
275,000
137,500
350,000
152,647
-
-
915,147
2020
325,000
162,500
-
2,799,999
-
-
3,287,499
Dean Huge
2019
140,000
28,000
180,000
65,420
-
-
413,420
2020
150,000
30,000
364,000
210,000
-
-
754,000
William Meissner
2019
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
2020
272,500
-
-
1,224,999
-
-
1,497,499
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Item 12. Security Ownership
of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
The following table
sets forth certain information with respect to the beneficial ownership of our common stock as of December 31, 2020, and as adjusted
to reflect the sale of common stock in this offering, for:
●
each of our current directors and executive
officers;
●
all of our current directors and executive
officers as a group; and
●
each person, or group of affiliated persons,
who beneficially owned more than 5% of our common stock.
Except as indicated
by the footnotes below, we believe, based on information furnished to us, that the persons and entities named in the table below
have sole voting and sole investment power with respect to all shares of common stock that they beneficially owned, subject to
applicable community property laws.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
Beneficial
Ownership(1)(2)
Approximate
Percent
Owned
Robert Nistico
5.2 %
5.2 %
Justin Yorke
24.7 %
24.7 %
Peter McDonough
0.1 %
0.1 %
Dean Huge
1.2 %
1.2 %
5% or greater owners:
James Sjoerdsma
5.7 %
5.7 %
* less than one percent.
Item 13. Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence.
The following is a description of the
transactions and series of similar transactions, since January 1, 2020, that were a participant or will be a participant, in which:
●
transactions in which the amount involved exceeds the lesser
of $120,000 or one percent of the average of the smaller reporting company’s total assets at year-end for the last two
completed fiscal years; and
●
any of our directors, executive officers, holders of more than
5% of our capital stock (which we refer to as “5% stockholders”) or any member of their immediate family had or
will have a direct or indirect material interest, other than compensation arrangements with directors and executive officers.
Item 14. Principal
Accounting Fees and Services.
Audit
$ 120,352.00
Audit related
101,389.00
Tax
2,750.00
Total
$ 224,491.00
PART IV
Item 15. Exhibits and
Financial Statement Schedules.
The following documents are filed as part of this Annual Report
on Form 10-K:
1. Financial
Statements. See the Financial Statements starting on page F-1.
2. Exhibits. The
exhibits listed in the Exhibit Index, which appears immediately following the signature page and is incorporated herein by reference,
and filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements
of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
(Registrant)
Date: March 8, 2021
By:
/s/ Robert Nistico
Name:
Robert Nistico
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements
of the Securities Act of 1934 this Annual Report on Form 10-K was signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates stated:
Signature
Title
Date
/s/
Robert Nistico
Robert
Nistico
President,
Chief Executive Officer and Director
March 8, 2021
(Principle Executive Officer)
/s/
Dean Huge
Dean
Huge
Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary
March 8, 2021
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/
Justin Yorke
Justin
Yorke
Director
March 8, 2021
/s/
Peter McDonough
Director
March 8, 2021
Peter
McDonough
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
of Exhibit
2.1
Agreement
and Plan of Merger dated December 31, 2019 by and among Canfield Medical Supply, Inc., SBG Acquisition, Inc., and Splash
Beverage Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant’s Form 8-K dated January 7, 2020)
2.2
Form
of Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on October 7, 2020)
3.1
Articles
of Incorporation (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 filed with Form S-1 filed with the SEC on July 12, 2012)
3.2
Bylaws
(incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.2 filed with Form S-1 filed with the SEC on July 12, 2012)
3.3
Certificate of Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
4.1
Description of Registrant’s securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (filed herewith).
10.1
Canfield
Medical Supply, Inc. 2020 Long-Term Incentive Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference herein to the Schedule 14C Information
Statement filed on June 8, 2020)
10.2
Form
of Replacement Promissory Note (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
April 6, 2020)
10.3
Form
of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August
18, 2020)
10.4
Form
of Promissory Note Conversion Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the
SEC on April 6, 2020)
10.4
Form
of Preferred Stock Conversion Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3 filed with Form 8-K filed with the
SEC on April 6, 2020)
10.5
Form
of SBG Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.4 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2020)
10.6
Form
of New Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.5 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 6, 2020)
10.7
Form
of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 18, 2020)
10.8
Form
of Amendment No. 1 the Promissory Note Conversion Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form
8-K filed with the SEC on October 7, 2020)
10.9
Form
of Amendment No. 1 to the Preferred Stock Conversion Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3
filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on October 7, 2020)
10.10
Revenue
Loan and Security Agreement dated (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC
on December 31, 2020)
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10.11
Asset
Purchase Agreement dated (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December
31, 2020)
10.12
Convertible
Promissory Note dated (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.3 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December
31, 2020)
10.13
An
Agreement Regarding Other Accounts Payable dated (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.4 filed with Form 8-K filed
with the SEC on December 31, 2020)
10.14
Martin
Employment Agreement dated (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.5 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on December
31, 2020)
10.15
Non-Competition,
Non-Solicitation and Confidential Information Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.6 filed with Form
8-K filed with the SEC on December 31, 2020)
1016
Form
of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January
21, 2021)
10.17
Form
of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2021)
10.18
Form
of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February
2, 2021)
10.19
Form
of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2021)
21.1
Subsidiaries
23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
31.1
Certification by CEO (filed herewith electronically)
31.2
Certification by CFO (filed herewith electronically)
32.1
Certification of CEO pursuant to 18. U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith electronically)
32.2
Certification of CFO pursuant to 18. U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted, pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (filed herewith electronically)
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Inline
XBRL Instance Document (filed herewith)
*101.SCH
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema (filed herewith)
*101.CAL
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase (filed herewith)
*101.LAB
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase (filed herewith)
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Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (filed herewith)
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Inline
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Cover
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are furnished but not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
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