U.S. SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31 , 2021
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________to _________
Commission File Number 001-40471
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC .
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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
Name
of each exchange on which registered
Common
Stock, $.001 par value per share
SBEV
NYSE
American LLC
Warrants
to purchase one whole share of common stock at an exercise price of $4.60
SBEV
NYSE
American LLC
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by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☐
Yes ☒
No
Indicate
by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. ☐
Yes ☒
No
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by check mark whether the registrant (i) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2)
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒
Yes ☐
No
Indicate
by checkmark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to rule
405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
☒ Yes
☐ No
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a
large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See
the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and
“emerging growth company,” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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Emerging growth company
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If
an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of
its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public
accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐
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by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in rule 12b-2 of the Act). ☐
Yes ☒
No
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 31, 2022, there were 33,586,234
shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding.
SPLASH BEVERAGE GROUP, INC.
FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
PART
I
Item
1.
Business
1
Item
1A.
Risk Factors
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Item
1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
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Item
2.
Properties
20
Item
3.
Legal Proceedings
20
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
20
Item
6.
Selected Financial Data
21
Item
7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
21
Item
7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
22
Item
8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
F-1
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
24
Item
11.
Executive Compensation
28
Item
12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
29
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
31
Signatures
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PART I
Except
as otherwise indicated, references to “we”, “us”, “our”, “Splash”, “SBG” and
the “Company” refer to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiaries.
This Annual
Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) contains “forward-looking statements” Forward-looking statements reflect
our current view about future events. When used in this Report, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,”
“expect,” “future,” “intend,” “plan,” or the negative of these terms and similar expressions,
as they relate to us or our management, identify forward-looking statements. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements
contained in this Report relating to our business strategy, our future operating results and liquidity and capital resources outlook.
Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future
conditions. Because forward–looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes
in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking
statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees of assurance of future performance. We caution you therefore
against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, our ability to raise capital to fund continuing operations; our ability
to protect our intellectual property rights; the impact of any infringement actions or other litigation brought against us; competition
from other providers and products; our ability to develop and commercialize products and services; changes in government regulation; our
ability to complete capital raising transactions; and other factors (including the risks contained in the section of this Annual Report
entitled “Risk Factors”) relating to our industry, our operations and results of operations. Actual results may differ significantly
from those anticipated, believed, estimated, expected, intended or planned.
Factors
or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of
them. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Except as required by applicable law, including
the securities laws of the United States, we do not intend to update any of the forward-looking statements to conform these statements
to actual results.
MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA
This Annual Report on Form 10-K
contains statistical data, estimates and forecasts that are based on independent industry publications or other publicly available
information, as well as other information based on our internal sources. While we believe the industry and market data included in this
Annual Report on Form 10-K are reliable and are based on reasonable assumptions, these data involve many assumptions and limitations,
and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to these estimates. We have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of
the data contained in these industry publications and other publicly available information. The industry in which we operate is subject
to a high degree of uncertainty and risk due to a variety of factors, including those described in the sections titled “Cautionary Note Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES
We own or have rights to various
trademarks, service marks and trade names that we use in connection with the operation of our business. This Annual Report on Form 10-K
may also contain trademarks, service marks and trade names of third parties, which are the property of their respective owners. Our use
or display of third parties’ trademarks, service marks, trade names or products in this Annual Report on Form 10-K is not intended
to, and does not imply a relationship with, or endorsement or sponsorship by us. Solely for convenience, the trademarks, service marks
and trade names referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K may appear without the ® , TM or SM symbols, but such
references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights or
the right of the applicable licensor to these trademarks, service marks and trade names.
Except
as otherwise indicated, references to “we”, “us”, “our”, “Splash”, “SBG” and
the “Company” refer to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. and its wholly owned
subsidiaries.
Item 1. Business.
Company Overview
Splash is a portfolio company
managing multiple brands across several growth segments within the consumer beverage industry. Splash has built organizational capabilities
and an infrastructure enabling it to incubate and/or acquire brands with the intention of efficiently accelerating them to higher volumes.
We have proven capabilities in building consumer franchises and marketing and distributing multiple brands of beverages within the non-alcoholic
and alcoholic segments. Manufacturing is typically outsourced to third party co-packers and distillers, or in select cases for a brand
such as Copa Di Vino wines, performed within our own facility in Oregon.
We believe the distribution landscape
in the beverage industry is changing rapidly as tech-enabled e-commerce business models are thriving. Direct to consumer, office or home
solutions are projected to continue to gain traction in the future. To address this opportunity Splash continues to shape its operating
model to be vertically integrated building a proprietary e-commerce platform, Qplash, which allows us to purchase local and regional brands
for developing a direct line of sales at retail stores.
Splash Beverage Group II, Inc.
Splash’s wholly owned subsidiary, was originally 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 ) for the right to use the TapouT Performance
brand in connection with manufacturing and selling certain beverages. In 2014, Robert Nistico was hired as Chief Executive Officer and
the Company’s name was changed to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. to reflect the revised business plan of being a manufacturer
and distributor of several brands of beverages including both non-alcoholic and alcoholic brands.
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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. Under his leadership, revenues grew from $0 revenue to over $1.6 billion annually. 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 including SBG’s President & CMO, Bill Meissner, the former CEO and/or President
of brands such as Sparkling Ice, Fuse and Jones Soda with the goal of replicating the business model of companies like Diageo of owning
certain brands and managing others where there are synergies from a distribution standpoint. SBG however, has an additional
strategic advantage of “brand incubation” with its own ecommerce platform.
Splash has license rights to the
TapouT Performance brand globally and has a joint venture with SALT Naturally Flavored Tequila, and Copa Di Vino wines & Pulpoloco sangrias, SBG’s
first acquisition. Mr. Nistico and Company leadership understand the importance of infusing beverage brands with strong pop culture and
lifestyle elements which drives trial, belief and, most importantly, repeat purchases.
Our Strategy
Our strategy is to combine the
traditional approach of manufacturing, distributing, and marketing of beverages, with brands that have a reasonable level of pre-existing
brand awareness and market presence, or have attributes that we believe to be purely innovative. We believe this allows us to break through
the clutter of numerous brand introductions and dilute risk. This philosophy is applied regardless of whether the brand is 100% owned
by us 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/or growing category capitalizing on consumer trends
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Innovation to an existing attractive category (such as flavored tequila)
We believe this 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. This platform allows us to significantly reduce development expense while simultaneously increasing efficiencies for all
brands in our portfolio.
Most new single beverage brands
have limited access to distribution and thus find it extremely difficult to obtain meaningful retail shelf presence. Our management
team has over 120 years of combined experience in the beverage industry, including decades of successful brand introductions by our
management team (Gallo, Red Bull, Bacardi, Diageo, Sparkling Ice, Jones Soda, FUZE Beverage, NOS Energy, SoBe Beverages, Muscle Milk,
Marley Beverages), we believe our ability to break through the distribution and retail bottlenecks makes us an attractive joint venture
partner to many new brand owners.
Our preference is to own and control
all aspects of any given brand. However, we have also been flexible to engage in business ventures structured with a revenue split, a
marketing spend commitment from the brand founder and an earned equity position that constitutes control. We have proven that many partners
are happy to award Splash 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.
The benefit to Splash in these
shared brand ownerships is the ability to avoid the development costs for new products. This model spreads our risk over several brands,
contributes to our economies of scale, and improves our relationship with distributors because we can provide them with a broader line
of beverage products.
Since our inception, we have seen
consistent deal flow, having been approached by over 20 brands. We only engage with brands that fit comfortably within the guidelines
noted above and which provide efficiencies or synergies within the beverage categories and retail channels we participate in.
We also believe the distribution
landscape in the beverage category is changing rapidly. Tech-enabled business models are thriving and direct to consumer, office or home
solutions are projected to continue to gain traction as beverage alcohol regulations evolve. A core strategy for us is to build onto the
early success we’re seeing with the Qplash online platform, our consumer-packaged goods retail division and our first entry point
into the growing e-commerce channel.
Products
We currently produce,
distribute and market SALT Naturally Flavored Tequila (“SALT”), a 100% agave 80 proof line of flavored tequilas, “TapouT
Performance,” a hydration and recovery isotonic sport drink, Copa Di Vino single serve wine by the glass and import Pulpoloco Sangria
in 3 flavors.
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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
We believe that SALT is the
first line of 100% agave 80-proof flavored tequilas. Vodka, rum, and brown spirits have experienced significant growth when flavors are
introduced, and we expect this growth of flavors to continue, as the tequila category continues to rapidly expand.
SALT is currently being distributed
by Republic National Distribution Co., Youngs Market, various Anheuser-Busch & Miller-Coors distributorships, and Major Brands Distribution
Company, a wine and spirits distributor in the Mid-West to chains such as Walmart and Total Wine (which is the largest private wine
and spirits chain in the U.S.), and others in multiple U.S. states. Additionally, SALT is for sale in Mexico. Several South American countries
are expected to launch SALT during spring 2022.
SALT is a business venture between
our Company and SALT USA, LLC. All aspects of manufacturing, logistics, distribution and marketing are our responsibility.
TapouT Performance Isotonic Sports Drinks
We will produce, market, sell
and distribute the following sports beverages under the brand name TapouT:
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TapouT Performance:
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TapouT Elite: Under consideration for 2022
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TapouT Energy: Under consideration for 2022
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TapouT Performance Mango Flavor: Under consideration for 2022
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TapouT Performance is a unique
advanced performance beverage containing ingredients known for recuperative and cell regeneration which promotes better absorption of
nutrients, increase hydration and cellular recovery. It is exclusively formulated with GRAS (FDA Designation “Generally Regarded
As Safe”) ingredients versus controversial ingredients often 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 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 has been producing branded clothing and light equipment for over 23 years and has a high level of aided
and unaided brand awareness.
TapouT License Agreement
We have the rights under a License
Agreement with ABG TapouT (the “License Agreement”) to produce, market, sell and distribute TapouT sports beverages globally.
The beverages covered by the License Agreement include sports drinks, energy drinks, energy shots, electrolyte chews, energy bars, water,
protein, and teas.
We pay a 6% royalty of net sales
or a guaranteed minimum annual royalty of $653,000, whichever is greater. The License Agreement will expire on December 31, 2028 at which
time will be reviewed and renegotiated if necessary.
We have the right to use the TapouT
brand to market, advertise and promote for sale our TapouT beverages and branded products. As part of the alliance, Splash commits to
investing 2% of sales in marketing the TapouT Performance Brand. TapouT provides marketing collateral for advertising and promotion and
has influential relationships with select celebrity and athletic talent. TapouT agrees to use reasonable efforts to request its retained
celebrities and/or athletes be present at autograph signings, tradeshows and other similar events.
Copa di Vino Wine Group, Inc. and Related Financing
On December 24, 2020, the Company
entered into a Revenue Loan and Security Agreement (the “Loan and Security Agreement”) by and among the Company, Robert Nistico,
additional Guarantor and each of the subsidiary guarantors from time-to-time party thereto (each a “Guarantor”, and, collectively,
the “Guarantors”), and Decathlon Alpha IV, L.P. (the “Lender”). The Loan and Security Agreement provided for a
revenue-based credit facility of $1,578,237 (the “Gross Amount”) with the Lender (the “Credit Facility”).
The Credit Facility matures on
the earliest of (a) August 15, 2025, (b) immediately prior to a change in control of the Company, or (c) acceleration of the obligations,
such as upon the occurrence of any event of default under the Loan and Security Agreement. If the Credit Facility is paid off after 6
months, the Company will pay interest at a rate starting at 0.5 times the amount advanced under the Credit Facility and up to 1.00 times
the amount advanced if the Credit Facility is paid off after more than 24 months have elapsed from the effective date. The Credit Facility
requires monthly payments, commencing on February 15, 2021, equal to the product of all revenue for the immediately preceding month and
applicable revenue percentage, which is 3.75% in 2021 and 2022, 4.0% in 2023 and 2024. If the annual revenue is not equal to at least
80% of projected revenue, the applicable revenue percentage for all subsequent payments will automatically increase by 0.50%, without
notice from the lender. Pursuant to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 24, 2020, the Company instructed the Lender to pay
$1,500,000 of the Gross Amount under the Credit Facility towards the purchase price in connection with the Company’s purchase of
certain assets of Copa di Vino Corporation (“CdV”) and the balance of the Gross Amount was used for to pay off a line of credit
for one of the Company’s other subsidiaries in order to make the Lender the first-in-line creditor. Pursuant to the Loan and Security
Agreement, the Company granted the Lender a security interest in all of its assets as listed therein.
Borrowings under the Credit Facility
are subject to, among other things, a minimum borrowing/collateral base and pursuant to which the Company granted the Lender a security
interest in its assets (as set forth and subject to the Loan and Security Agreement) as collateral under the Credit Facility. In addition,
the Credit Facility requires the Company to, among other things (i) make representations and warranties regarding the collateral as well
the Company’s business and operations, (ii) agree to certain indemnification obligations and (iii) agree to comply with various
affirmative and negative covenants.
Copa di Vino is the leading producer
of premium wine by the glass in the United States. Founder 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 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.
Copa di Vino Wine Group, Inc.
Copa Di Vino is the leading producer
of premium wine by the glass in the United States.
Through our acquisition of Copa
di Vino Corporation, we are now able to offer seven varietals of wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Merlot, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Moscato,
and Cabernet Sauvignon. In addition to its wine varietals, Copa di Vino also procures Pulpoloco, a sangria which is encased in a 100%
biodegradable can made from paper, from Spain. The exclusive rights to this packaging we conveyed to SBG as a result of the acquisition.
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On December 24, 2020, we entered
into an Asset Purchase Agreement with CdV, pursuant to which the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain liabilities that
comprise the CdV business for a total purchase price of $5,980,000, payable in the combination of $2,000,000 in cash, a $2,000,000 convertible
promissory note to CdV and a variable number of shares of the Company’s common stock based on a attainment of revenue hurdles.
E-commerce
“Qplash” is our consumer-packaged
goods retail division and our first entry point into the growing e-commerce channel. The division sells beverages and groceries online
through www.qplash.com , and third-party storefronts such as Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Inside of the division, there are
two primary customer groups: business to business retail businesses, which in turn offer the products to their customers, and business
to customer, selling direct to end users.
Qplash sells to retailers through www.qplash.com .
These retailers, generally in the high-end apparel space, buy beverages from Qplash and provide them to their customers in store to enhance
their shopping experience. They offer high end beverages for customers to enjoy while shopping or to take on the go. This program
allows businesses to control inventory, order with payment terms, and offers 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 and convenient transactional process, and a
wide selection of products. Consumers can order from www.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 provides a high conversion rate
as customers are comfortable navigating and checking out through their website.
Currently we offer over
350 listings and have warehouses that ship from both California and Pennsylvania. Our objective is to offer 1,500 items by the fall of
2022.
Additionally, this vertically
integrated platform affords us a unique opportunity to incubate, accelerate and ultimately migrate brands to traditional distribution.
Legacy Business - Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
(“CMS”) 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. Canfield
is a legacy segment of the business and in December 2020, management announced our plan to discontinue CMS and will execute the business
transfer agreement in the second Quarter of 2022.
Our Competitive Strengths
We believe the following competitive strengths
contribute to Company’s success and differentiate us from our competitors:
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An established distribution network through global sales channels;
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A hybrid distribution model that leverages multiple routes to market, including national chains, independent local markets and regional chains, and specialty food and C-Stores
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Long-term relationships with retailers and the establishment of chains;
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Premium customer service;
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Dynamic and sustainable product offerings of natural quality and freshness with health benefits;
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A highly experienced management team;
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Strategically selected, dedicated sales professionals;
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Qplash, our e-commerce platform, which provides us instant coast to coast coverage and our own fully integrated distribution platform for all of our beverage categories;
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Ability to execute and distribute across many geographies, on behalf of our licensed brand portfolio;
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Strong brand awareness through partnerships and acquisitions of brands with pre-existing brand awareness or viewed as truly innovative; and
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Celebrity and professional athlete endorsement of our brands.
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Manufacturing and Co-packing
We are responsible for the manufacturing
of the TapouT Performance and SALT.
Although we are responsible for
manufacturing TapouT Performance and SALT, we do not directly manufacture these products, but instead outsource such manufacturing to
third party bottlers and contract packers.
Our TapouT Performance and Salt
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.
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 is bottled at
our manufacturing facility in The Dalles, Oregon. Pulpoloco is imported from Spain.
Distribution
We operate within what is referred
to as a “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 us 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. Most notably, SBG executed a distribution agreement with AB-InBev, for distribution with their owned
operations, AB ONE. This provides SBG very effective distribution capabilities.
Employees
We
have 21 full-time employees, including non-officer employees and our executive officers. None
of our employees are represented by a labor union. We have not experienced any work stoppages and consider our relations with our
employees to be good.
Listing on the NYSE American
Our common stock and warrants
are listed on the NYSE American exchange under the ticker symbols “SBEV” and “SBEV WS,” respectively.
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Corporate Information
Splash
was originally 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) for the right to use the TapouT brand in connection with manufacturing
and selling certain beverages.
Splash executed a reverse merger with a fully reporting,
public entity called Canfield Medical Supply, Inc. and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Canfield Medical Supply Inc. At the time of
the merger Canfield state of incorporation was Colorado. At the time of the merger Canfield’s common stock was quoted on the
OtCQB.
On July 31, 20221, we changed our name from Canfield
Medical Supply, Inc. to Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
On June 11, 2021, our common stock and warrants to
purchase common stock began trading on the NYSE American under the symbols “SBEV” and SBEV WS,” respectively
On November 8, 2021, we changed
our state of incorporation from Colorado to Nevada.
Our principal offices are located
at 1314 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 221, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Our main telephone number is (954) 745-5815. Our website address
is www.splashbeveragegroup.com . We have not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K the information
that can be assessed through our website and you should not consider it to be part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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 “Cautionary
Note Concerning 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
Risks Related to our Business
An recurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic may negatively
affect our operations and our ability to raise capital.
The recurrence 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.
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If we are unable to continue as a going concern,
our securities will have little or no value.
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.
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 $29.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Our accumulated deficit
increased to $91.0 million as of December 31, 2021, compared to the prior year’s deficit of $61.6 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.
If we are not able to successfully execute on
our future operating plans and objectives, 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.
In order to be successful, we
believe that we must, among other things:
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increase the sales volume and gross margins for our products;
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maintain efficiencies in operations;
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manage our operating expenses to sufficiently support operating activities;
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maintain fixed costs at or near current levels; and
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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.
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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. 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.
Additionally, failure to introduce
new brands, products or product extensions into the marketplace as current ones mature and to meet the changing preferences of consumers
could prevent us from gaining market share and achieving long-term profitability. Product lifecycles can vary and consumer 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. Consumer 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 certain products as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. If we do not adequately anticipate or adjust to respond
to these and other changes in consumer preferences, we may not be able to maintain and grow our brand image and our sales may 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 .
The principal raw materials we use include glass bottles,
aluminum cans, labels and cardboard cartons, flavorings and sweeteners. These 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.
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.
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
and alcoholic beverages, 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.
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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 may experience a reduced demand for some of our products due to
health concerns (including obesity) and legislative initiatives against sweetened beverages.
Consumers are concerned about
health and wellness; public health officials and government officials are increasingly vocal about obesity and its consequences. There
has been a trend among some public health advocates and dietary guidelines to recommend a reduction in sweetened beverages, as well as
increased public scrutiny, new taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages (as described below), and additional governmental regulations concerning
the marketing and labeling/packing of the beverage industry. Additional or revised regulatory requirements, whether labeling, tax or otherwise,
could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. Further, increasing public concern with respect
to sweetened beverages could reduce demand for our beverages and increase desire for more low-calorie soft drinks, water, enhanced water,
coffee-flavored beverages, tea, and beverages with natural sweeteners. We are continuously working to reduce calories and sugar in our
TapouT products while launching new products, to pair with existing brand extensions that round out our diversified portfolio.
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.
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:
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the level of demand for our brands and products in a particular distribution area;
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our ability to price our products at levels competitive with those of competing products; and
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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 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, and 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.
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.
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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.
We may be required in the future to record a
significant charge to earnings if our goodwill or intangible assets become impaired.
Under United States Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”), we are required to review our intangible assets for impairment when events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. Factors that may be considered a change in circumstances
indicating that the carrying value of our intangible assets may not be recoverable include, declining or slower than anticipated growth
rates for certain of our existing products, a decline in stock price and market capitalization, and slower growth rates in our industry.
We may be required in the future
to record a significant charge to earnings during the period in which we determine that our intangible assets have been impaired. Any
such charge would adversely impact our results of operations. As of December 31, 2021, our goodwill totaled approximately $5.7 million.
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.
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.
Significant additional labeling or warning requirements
may inhibit sales of affected products.
Various jurisdictions may seek
to adopt significant additional product labeling or warning requirements relating to the chemical content or perceived adverse health
consequences of certain of our products. These types of requirements, if they become applicable to one or more of our products under current
or future environmental or health laws or regulations, may inhibit sales of such products. In California, a law requires that a specific
warning appear on any product that contains a component listed by the state as having been found to cause cancer or birth defects. This
law recognizes no generally applicable quantitative thresholds below which a warning is not required. If a component found in one of our
products is added to the list, or if the increasing sensitivity of detection methodology that may become available under this law and
related regulations as they currently exist, or as they may be amended, results in the detection of an infinitesimal quantity of a listed
substance in one of our beverages produced for sale in California, the resulting warning requirements or adverse publicity could affect
our sales.
Litigation or legal 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.
Additionally, there has been public
attention directed at the beverage alcohol industry, which we believe is due to concern over problems related to harmful use of alcohol,
including drinking and driving, underage drinking and health consequences from the misuse of alcohol. We could be exposed to lawsuits
relating to product liability or marketing or sales practices with respect to our alcoholic products. Adverse developments in lawsuits
concerning these types of matters or a significant decline in the social acceptability of beverage alcohol products that may result from
lawsuits could have a material adverse effect on our business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations.
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.
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Water scarcity and poor quality could negatively impact our
costs and capacity.
Water is a main ingredient in substantially all of
our products, is vital to the production of the agricultural ingredients on which our business relies and is needed in our manufacturing
process. It also is critical to the prosperity of the communities we serve. Water is a limited resource in many parts of the world, facing
unprecedented challenges from overexploitation, increasing demand for food and other consumer and industrial products whose manufacturing
processes require water, increasing pollution and emerging awareness of potential contaminants, poor management, lack of physical or financial
access to water, sociopolitical tensions due to lack of public infrastructure in certain areas of the world and the effects of climate
change. As the demand for water continues to increase around the world, and as water becomes scarcer and the quality of available water
deteriorates, we may incur higher costs or face capacity constraints and the possibility of reputational damage, which could adversely
affect our profitability or net operating revenues in the long run.
Fluctuations in quantity and quality of grape
supply could adversely affect our business.
A shortage in the supply of quality
grapes may result from a variety of factors that determine the quality and quantity of our 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 grape production could cause a reduction in the amount of wine we are able to produce, which could reduce sales and adversely
impact our results from operations. Factors that reduce the quantity of our grapes may also reduce their quality, which in turn could
reduce the quality or amount of wine we produce. Deterioration in the quality of our wines could harm our brand name, reduce sales and
adversely impact our business and results of operations.
Contamination of our wines could harm our business.
We are subject to certain hazards
and product liability risks, such as potential contamination, through tampering or otherwise, of ingredients or products. Contamination
of any of our wines could force us to destroy wine held in inventory and could cause the need for a product recall, which could significantly
damage our reputation for product quality. We maintain 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 us and this insurance may not be adequate to cover any resulting liability.
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.
If we fail to comply with personal data protection and privacy laws,
we could be subject to adverse publicity, government enforcement actions and/or private litigation, which could negatively affect our
business and operating results.
In the ordinary course of our
business, we receive, process, transmit and store information relating to identifiable individuals (“personal data”), primarily
employees, former employees and consumers with whom we interact. As a result, we are subject to various U.S. federal and state and foreign
laws and regulations relating to personal data. These laws have been subject to frequent changes, and new legislation in this area may
be enacted in other jurisdictions at any time. These laws impose operational requirements for companies receiving or processing personal
data, and many provide for significant penalties for noncompliance. These requirements with respect to personal data have subjected and
may continue in the future to subject the Company to, among other things, additional costs and expenses and have required and may in the
future require costly changes to our business practices and information security systems, policies, procedures and practices. Our security
controls over personal data, the training of employees and vendors on data privacy and data security, and the policies, procedures and
practices we implemented or may implement in the future may not prevent the improper disclosure of personal data by us or the third-party
service providers and vendors whose technology, systems and services we use in connection with the receipt, storage and transmission of
personal data. Unauthorized access or improper disclosure of personal data in violation of personal data protection or privacy laws could
harm our reputation, cause loss of consumer confidence, subject us to regulatory enforcement actions (including fines), and result in
private litigation against us, which could result in loss of revenue, increased costs, liability for monetary damages, fines and/or criminal
prosecution, all of which could negatively affect our business and operating results.
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If our third-party service providers and business
partners do not satisfactorily fulfill their commitments and responsibilities, our financial results could suffer.
In the conduct of our business,
we rely on relationships with third parties, including cloud data storage and other information technology service providers, suppliers,
distributors, contractors, joint venture partners and other external business partners, for certain functions or for services in support
of key portions of our operations. These third-party service providers and business partners are subject to similar risks as we are relating
to cybersecurity, privacy violations, business interruption, and systems and employee failures, and are subject to legal, regulatory and
market risks of their own. Our third-party service providers and business partners may not fulfill their respective commitments and responsibilities
in a timely manner and in accordance with the agreed-upon terms. In addition, while we have procedures in place for selecting and managing
our relationships with third-party service providers and other business partners, we do not have control over their business operations
or governance and compliance systems, practices and procedures, which increases our financial, legal, reputational and operational risk.
If we are unable to effectively manage our third-party relationships, or for any reason our third-party service providers or business
partners fail to satisfactorily fulfill their commitments and responsibilities, our financial results could suffer.
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 U.S. GAAP 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.
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:
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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;
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Changes in laws, regulations, or policies – especially those that affect the production, importation, marketing, sale, or consumption of our beverage alcohol products;
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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;
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Dependence upon the continued growth of brand names;
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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;
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Unfavorable consumer reaction to our products, package changes, product reformulations, or other product innovation;
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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;
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Higher costs, lower quality, or unavailability of energy, input materials, labor, or finished goods;
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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;
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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;
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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;
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Negative publicity related to our company, brands, marketing, personnel, operations, business performance or prospects; and
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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.
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.
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Risks Related to our Securities
An investment in our common stock is speculative
and there can be no assurance of any return on any such investment.
An investment in tour common stock
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.
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 of 1933, as amended (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.
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. Any such
issuance would be subject to terms and conditions of any current offering that may disallow any such issuance.
Because certain principal stockholders own a
large percentage of our voting stock, other stockholders’ voting power may be limited.
As of December 31, 2021, our ten (10) largest shareholders own or controlled
approximately 36.6% 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.
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There can be no assurances that our common
stock will not be subject to potential delisting if we do not continue to maintain the listing requirements of the NYSE American.
Since June 11, 2021, our common
stock has been listed on the NYSE American, under the symbol “SBEV”. The NYSE American has rules for continued listing,
including, without limitation, minimum market capitalization and other requirements. Failure to maintain our listing (i.e., being de-listed
from the NYSE American), would make it more difficult for shareholders to sell our common stock and more difficult to obtain accurate
price quotations on our common stock. This could have an adverse effect on the price of our common stock. Our ability to issue additional
securities for financing or other purposes, or otherwise to arrange for any financing we may need in the future, may also be materially
and adversely affected if our common stock is not traded on a national securities exchange.
Our common stock could be further diluted as
the result of the issuance of additional common stock, 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.
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Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments.
We are not currently a party to any pending legal proceedings that we believe will have a material adverse effect on our business or
financial conditions. We may, however, be subject to various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business from
time to time.
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.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity,
Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
The Company’s Common Stock and tradeable warrants are quoted on the
NYSE American under the symbol “SBEV” and “SBEV WS”.
Aggregate Number of Holders of Common Stock
As of March 31, 2022, there were 33,586,234 shares of Common Stock issued
and outstanding. As of March 31, 2022, there were approximately 290 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, 2021, the end of the most recently completed fiscal year, about shares of common stock that have been issued under our Splash Beverage
Group, Inc. 2020 Incentive Plan. Under the 2012 Incentive Plan we still have 1,124,410 options still outstanding as of December 31, 2021.
See Note 6.
Plan Category
No. of Shares to be Issued Upon Exercise or Vesting of Outstanding Stock Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Stock Options
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities
Equity compensation plan approved by board of directors
1,065,000
2.60
1,248,133
Total
1,065,000
2.60
1,248,133
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Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer.
There were no repurchase of our common stock during
the year ended December 31, 2021.
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.
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
Canfield Medical Supply, Inc.
a company’s whose common stock was quoted on the OTCQB entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with SBG Acquisition Inc. (“Merger
Sub”), a Nevada Corporation wholly-owned by Canfield, and Splash Beverage Group, II 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 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 June 11, 2021, SBG’s common stock and warrant to purchase common
stock began trading on the NYSE American under the symbols “SBEV” and SBEV WS,” respectively
On November 9, 2021, SBG reincorporated
into the State of Nevada and became a Nevada corporation.
Our principal offices are located at 1314 E. Las Olas Blvd, Suite 221,
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. Our main telephone number is (954) 745-5815. Our website address is www.splashbeveragegroup.com. We have
not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report on Form 10-K the information that can be assessed through our website and you should
not consider it to be part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Results of Operations for the Year Ended December
31, 2021, compared to Year Ended December 31, 2020.
Revenue
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 2021, were
$11,316,002 compared to revenues of $2,300,126 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The $9,015,876 increase in sales was due to Salt
Tequila & TapouT Performance $170,220, Qplash – our vertically integrated B2B and B2C e-commerce distribution platform which
sells their products on Amazon and Shopify $4,898,798, and Copa di Vino business $3,946,858. Cost of goods sold for year ended December
31, 2021, were $8,734,413 compared to cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2020, of $1,936,533. The $6,797,880 increase
in cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2021, was primarily due to our increased sales, and as our sales increased, our
cost of sales for those sales correspondingly increased.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the year ended December 31,
2021, were $31,664,511 compared to $18,025,359 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The $13,639,152 increase in our operating expenses
was primarily a result of recording expenses relating to non-cash warrants and share-based compensation for shares issued in exchange
for services $13,101,418, increase in salaries $2,358,075, increase in finance charges due to our S1 registration statement $841,294 and
shipping $1,708,586 within our e-commerce business. The net loss from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, was
$29,345,372 as compared to a net loss of $19,588,233 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The increase in net loss is due to our increase
in operating expenses slightly offset by our increase in revenues.
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Other Income/(Expense)
Other expense for the year ended December 31, 2021
were $262,450 compared to $1,926,467 for the year ended December 31, 2020. The $1,664,017 decrease in our other expenses was primarily
a result of recording a finance charge of $1,236,254 associated with warrants issued to one of our note holders in 2020.
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.
In addition, the Company has an active registration statement on Form S-3 to facilitate raising additional funds.
As of December 31, 2021, we had total cash and cash
equivalents of $4,181,383, as compared with $380,000 at December 31, 2020. The increase was primarily due to issuances of notes payable
and stock subscription agreements offset by expenses relating to the operating the business.
Net cash used for continuing operating activities
during the year ended December 31, 2021, was $14,616,448 as compared to the net cash used by continuing operating activities for the year
ended December 31, 2020, of $21,316,556. 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, 2021, was $515,952 as compared to $60,815 for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Net cash used for continuing investing activities
during the year ended December 31, 2021, was $0 as compared to the net cash used by continuing investing activities for the year ended
December 31, 2020, of $768,624. The net cash used in the year 2020 was primarily due to the $250,000 for an additional investment in 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 $0.
Net cash provided by financing activities during the
year ended December 31, 2021, was $18,933,783 compared to $22,494,984 provided from financing activities for the year ended December 31,
2020. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we received $20,021,065 from investors and related parties and we issued $1,934,541 of
debt used to pay debt holders and $261,245 is repayments to shareholder advances offset by $1,934,541 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.
Financial
Statements
Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations For the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and December 31 2020
F-4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit) For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows For the Year Ended December 30, 2021 and 2020
F-6
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F-7
F- 1
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. at December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the related
consolidated statements operations, stockholders’ equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period
ended December 31, 2021, 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, 2021 and 2020, and the results
of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the two-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis
for Opinion
These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s
financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities
laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We
conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company
is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits,
we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion
on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our
audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error
or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical
Audit Matters
The
critical audit matter communicated below is a matter 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 a critical audit matter
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
matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate.
Valuation
of Intangible Assets in the Copa di Vino Company Acquisition
As
described in Notes 1 and 16 to the financial statements, during 2021 the Company completed the purchase price allocation for the December
24, 2020 acquisition of Copa di Vino Company (“CdV”) for consideration of approximately $6 million and the transaction was
accounted for as a business combination. The acquired intangible assets included Brand and Customer Relationships valued at approximately
$4.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The Company recorded the acquired intangible assets at the acquisition date fair value using
a Relief from Royalty discounted cash flow methodology to fair value Brand and a Multiple Period Excess Earnings approach to fair value
Customer Relationships. The methods used to estimate the fair value of acquired intangible assets involve significant assumptions. The
significant assumptions applied by management in estimating the fair value of acquired intangible assets included income projections
and discount rates.
The
principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the valuation of intangible assets in the CdV acquisition
is a critical audit matter are (1) there was a high degree of auditor judgment and subjectivity in applying procedures relating to the
fair value of intangible assets acquired due to the significant judgment by management when developing the estimates and (2) significant
audit effort was required in evaluating the significant assumptions relating to the estimates, including the income projections and discount
rates. In addition, the audit effort involved the use of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in performing these
procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained.
Addressing
the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the financial
statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls over the valuation of intangible assets including controls
over the development of the assumptions used in the valuation of the intangible assets. These procedures also included, among others,
reading the purchase agreement, and testing management’s process for estimating the fair value of intangible assets. Testing management’s
process included evaluating the appropriateness of the valuation models, testing the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying
data used in the models, and testing the reasonableness of significant assumptions, including the income projections and discount rates.
Evaluating the reasonableness of the income projections involved considering the current performance of the acquired business, the consistency
with external market and industry data, and whether these assumptions were consistent with other evidence obtained in other areas of
the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in evaluating the reasonableness of significant assumptions,
including the discount rates, by comparing them against discount rate ranges that were independently developed using publicly available
market data for comparable companies.
/s/
Daszkal Bolton LLP
Daszkal
Bolton LLP
We
have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020
Fort
Lauderdale, Florida
March
31, 2022
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F- 2
Splash
Beverage Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December
31, 2021 and December 31, 2020
December
31, 2021
December
31, 2020
Assets
Current
assets:
Cash
and cash equivalents
$ 4,181,383
$ 380,000
Accounts
Receivable, net
1,114,452
484,858
Prepaid
Expenses
607,178
173,414
Inventory
1,923,479
798,273
Other
receivables
41,939
90,919
Assets
from discontinued operations
473,461
316,572
Total
current assets
8,341,892
2,244,036
Non-current
assets:
Deposit
$ 330,886
$ 77,686
Goodwill and Intangibles
5,672,823
5,672,823
Investment
in Salt Tequila USA, LLC
250,000
250,000
Right
of use asset, net
1,031,472
80,479
Quart
Vin License
188,512
219,512
Property
and equipment, net
569,785
681,352
Total
non-current assets
8,043,478
6,981,852
Total
assets
$ 16,385,370
$ 9,225,888
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
Liabilities:
Current
liabilities
Accounts
payable and accrued expenses
$ 1,913,459
$ 1,521,818
Right
of use liability - current
294,067
57,478
Due
to related parties
—
368,904
Related
party notes payable
653,081
1,333,333
Convertible
Loan Payable
—
100,000
Notes
payable, current portion
2,967,812
999,736
Shareholder
advances
390,500
—
Accrued
interest payable
171,452
442,748
Liabilities
from discontinued operations
389,086
591,642
Total
current liabilities
6,779,457
5,415,659
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
732,686
25,521
Total
long-term liabilities
732,686
3,912,232
Total
liabilities
7,512,143
9,327,891
Common
stock, (mezzanine shares) 12,605,283 shares, contingently convertible to notes payable at December 31, 2020
—
9,248,720
Stockholders’ equity (deficit):
Common Stock, $ 0.001 par, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 33,596,234 and 21,157,043 shares issued 33,596,234 and 21,157,043 outstanding, at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
33,596
21,157
Additional
paid in capital
99,480,188
52,217,855
Accumulated
deficit
( 90,640,557 )
( 61,589,735 )
Total deficiency
in stockholders’ equity
8,873,227
( 9,350,723 )
Total
liabilities, mezzanine shares and deficiency in stockholders’ equity
$ 16,385,370
$ 9,225,888
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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Splash
Beverage Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For
the Years Ended December 31, 2021 and December 31 2020
2021
2020
Net revenues
$ 11,316,002
$ 2,300,126
Cost of goods sold
( 8,734,413 )
( 1,936,533 )
Gross margin
2,581,589
363,593
Operating expenses:
Contracted services
1,584,830
5,606,335
Salary and wages
3,807,492
1,613,862
Salary and wages - non-cash share-based compensation
5,572,680
6,311,747
Other general and administrative
7,088,874
2,063,985
Other general and administrative - non-cash share-based compensation
12,822,808
2,282,851
Sales and marketing
787,827
146,579
Total operating expenses
31,664,511
18,025,359
Loss from continuing operations
( 29,082,922 )
( 17,661,766 )
Other income/(expense):
Other Income
3,632
17,786
Interest income
643
8
Interest expense
( 442,807 )
( 1,980,871 )
Gain from debt extinguishment
176,082
36,610
Total other expense
( 262,450 )
( 1,926,467 )
Provision for income taxes
—
—
Net loss from continuing operations, net of tax
( 29,345,372 )
( 19,588,233 )
Net income(loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
294,550
( 9,086,323 )
Net loss
$ ( 29,050,822 )
$ ( 28,674,556 )
Loss per share - continuing operations
Basic
( 1.02 )
( 1.06 )
Diluted
( 1.02 )
( 1.06 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - continuing operations
Basic
28,900,292
18,538,425
Diluted
28,900,292
18,538,425
Income(loss) per share - discontinued operations
Basic
0.01
( 0.49
)
Diluted
0.01
( 0.49 )
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - discontinued operations
Basic
28,900,292
18,538,425
Diluted
31,922,743
18,538,425
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these
consolidated financial statements.
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Splash
Beverage Group, Inc.
Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
For
the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020
2021
2020
Total
stockholders’ equity (deficit), beginning balances
( 9,350,723 )
( 9,756,083 )
Common
stock and additional paid-in capital
Beginning
balances
52,239,012
22,139,424
Issuance
of common stock for convertible debt
—
145,579
Incremental
beneficial conversion for preferred A
—
240,770
Issuance
of warrants on convertible instruments
—
11,999,415
Issuance
of warrants for services
7,267,421
( 60 )
Issuance
of common stock for services
11,128,066
5,294,129
Issuance
of common stock for cash
19,630,565
3,250,562
Reclassification
of Mezannine shares
9,248,720
9,169,193
—
—
Ending
balances
99,513,784
52,239,012
Treasury
stock
Beginning
balances
—
( 50,000 )
Issuance
of common stock for services
—
50,000
Ending
balances
—
—
Accumulated
deficit
Beginning
balances
( 61,589,735 )
( 31,845,506 )
Incremental
beneficial conversion for preferred A
—
( 240,770 )
Issuance
of warrants on convertible instruments
—
( 828,903 )
Net
loss
( 29,050,822 )
( 28,674,556 )
Ending
balances
( 90,640,557 )
( 61,589,735 )
Net
loss
—
—
Total
stockholders’ equity (deficit), ending balances
8,873,227
( 9,350,723 )
The accompanying notes are an
integral part of these consolidated financial statements
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statements Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 30, 2021 and 2020
2021
2020
Net loss
$
( 29,050,822
)
$
( 28,674,556
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
111,567
113,299
ROU asset, net
73,502
81,529
Gain from debt extinguishment
176,082
36,610
Non-cash warrant expense
7,267,431
( 1,790,438
)
Share-based compensation
11,128,066
2,329,280
Liability to issue shares in APA
( 1,980,000
)
1,980,000
Non-cash acquisition costs
3,578,212
Other noncash changes
( 124,330
)
1,939,440
Changes in working capital items:
Accounts receivable, net
( 629,594
)
( 385,297
)
Inventory, net
( 1,125,206
)
( 220,310
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
( 384,784
)
( 251,752
)
Deposits
( 253,200
)
( 31,535
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
446,146
( 64,364
)
Royalty payable
( 39,000
)
Accrued Interest payable
( 271,296
)
82,326
Net cash used in operating activities - continuing operations
( 14,616,448
)
( 21,316,556
)
Net cash used in operating activities - discontinued operations
( 515,952
)
( 60,815
)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital Expenditures
( 91,066
)
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
)
Net cash used in investing activities - discontinued operations
( 11,628
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of Common stock
19,630,565
20,182,503
Cash advance from shareholder
390,500
Repayment of cash advance
( 261,245
)
( 46,250
)
Proceeds from issuance of debt
928,000
2,439,472
Principal repayment of debt
( 1,673,296
)
ROU liability, net
( 80,741
)
( 80,741
)
Net cash provided by financing activities - continuing operations
18,933,783
22,494,984
Net cash provided by financing activities - discontinued operations
Net Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents
3,801,383
337,361
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of year
380,000
42,639
Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of year
$
4,181,383
$
380,000
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:
Cash paid for Interest
$
173,363
$
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.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 – Business Organization and Nature of Operations
Splash Beverage Group (“SBG” or “Splash”), formally 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, 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.
In July 2020 the Company filed a Certificate of Amendment
of Articles of Incorporation of CMS with the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, pursuant to which the Company changed its name
from CMS. to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. On July 31, 2020, we received approval from FINRA to change the Company’s name from CMS
to Splash Beverage Group, Inc. Our new ticker symbol is SBEV.
On December 24, 2020, SBG consummated an Asset Purchase
Agreement (the “Copa 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.
On February 2021, Management initiated a plan to divest its CMS business.
As a result, the assets and operations of CMS have been retrospectively reflected as discontinued operations. On November 12, 2021 the
Company changed its state of Domicile from Colorado to Nevada.
In coordination with uplisting to the NYSE on
June 11, 2021 the Company consummated a 1.0 for 3.0 reverse stock split. All common stock shares stated herein have been adjusted to
reflect the split.
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Splash Beverage Group, 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 and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Holdings and Splash Mex, CMS (as discontinued operations), and CdV. All intercompany
balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Our investment in Salt Tequila USA, LLC is accounted
for at cost, as the company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence.
Our accounting and reporting policies conform to accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior
period financial statements to conform to the current period classifications.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of 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, 2021 or December 31, 2020.
Our cash in bank deposit accounts, at times, may
exceed federally insured limits of $ 250,000 .
At December 31, 2021 we had $ 3,643,474
over the federally insured limits. Our cash in uninsured foreign bank accounts was $ 10,749 at December 31, 2021.
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, 2021 and December 31, 2020, our accounts receivable amounts are reflected net of allowances
of $ 45,203 and $ 0 , respectively.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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, 2021 and December 31, 2020 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 $ 223,223 and $ 366,109 at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
Property and Equipment
We record property and equipment at cost when purchased.
Depreciation is recorded for property, equipment, 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 $ 156,766 and $ 55,616
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 respectively. Property and equipment consisted of the following:
Schedule of Property and equipment
2021
2020
Machinery & equipment
1,108,870
1,108,870
Buildings
279,543
234,343
Leasehold improvements
662,538
662,538
Office furniture & equipment
70,960
70,960
Total cost
2,121,911
2,076,711
Accumulated depreciation
( 1,552,125 )
( 1,395,359 )
Property, plant & equipment, net
569,786
681,352
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 also pays taxes to the State of Florida – Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. 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.
Paycheck Protection Program
The Company records Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”)
loan proceeds in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470, Debt. Debt is extinguished when either the
debtor pays the creditor or the debtor is legally released from being the primary obligor, either judicially or by the creditor. See
note 11.
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Splash Beverage Group, 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 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, consistent with recent negotiations of notes payable and
due to the short duration of maturities.
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.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies, continued
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.
We measure stock-based awards at the grant-date fair
value for employees, directors and consultants and recognizes 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 and warrants, the expected life of the option and warrant, and expected stock price
volatility and exercise price. We used the Black-Scholes option pricing model to value its stock-based 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/warrants were 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. 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 award. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury notes
with a term approximating the expected life of the award. The estimation of the number of 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.
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, 2021 and December 31, 2020. See not 15.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies, continued
Net income (loss) per share
The net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing
the net income (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.
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. The
weighted average number of common shares calculation excludes 11,163,834 warrants which have been granted by our Board but have not been
exercised.
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 $ 728,045
and $ 146,579 for the years ended December 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Goodwill and other intangibles
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. At December 31, 2020, our management determined
that an impairment charge of approximately $9.2 million, was necessary to reduce the goodwill relating to our Medical Device Segment.
In 2021, the Company allocated the purchase price
of its acquisition of Copa di Vino, pursuant to a revaluation and goodwill was allocated as follows:
Schedule of Intangible assets and goodwill
2021
2020
Customer list
957,000
Brands
4,459,000
Goodwill
256,823
5,672,823
Total
5,672,823
5,672,823
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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
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 – Liquidity, Capital Resources
and Going Concern Considerations
At December 31, 2020, the company had a working capital
deficit of approximately $ 3.2 million. During 2021, the Company received approximately $ 20.0
million and $0.9 million from the proceeds from the issuance common stock and debt. These events served to mitigate
the conditions that previously raised substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In February 2022, the Company received approximately $ 9.0 million
as part of a sale of stock registered pursuant to a registration statement on Form
S-3 See Note 17.
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Splash Beverage Group, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 – Notes Payable, Related Party
Notes Payable, Convertible Bridge Loans Payable, Revenue Financing Arrangements and Bridge Loan Payable
Notes payable are generally nonrecourse and secured
by all Company owned assets.
Schedule of debt
Interest
Rate
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
Notes Payable
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 as unexercised. The note was paid off in Q2 2021.
15 %
—
150,000
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 as unexercised. The loan matured and remains in default.
8 %
200,000
200,000
In May 2020, we entered into a two year loan with the SBA under the Paycheck Protection Program established by the CARES Act in the amount of $ 94,833 . The note requires monthly payments of principal and interest starting in December 2020 and maturing in May 2021. We received 100% forgiveness in Q2 2021. See note 13.
1 %
—
89,612
In June 2020, we entered into a six-month loan with an individual in the amount of $ 100,000 . The loan matured in December 2020 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan and unpaid interest was settled in 2021 for $ 217,500 .
12 %
—
100,000
In August 2020, we entered into a nine-month loan with a company in the amount of
$ 112,000 .
The loan required 9 amortized payments of principal and interest in the amount of $ 12,246
with the final payment due September 2020. This note was paid off in 2021
4.8 %
—
62,719
In September 2021, we entered into a twelve-month loan with a company in the amount of $ 208,000 . The loan requires 12 amortized payments with the final payment due August 2022.
4.8 %
116,478
—
Notes payable for license agreements due in 36 monthly payments of $ 10,000 , interest imputed at 10%, and matured in January 2021.
10.0 %
—
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 payments of 3.75% of the previous months revenue. Note is due September 2025,
17 %
1,423,334
1,578,237
In April 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 84,000 . The loan matures in October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
84,000
—
In April 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 84,000 . The loan had an original maturity of October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
84,000
—
In May 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 50,000 . The loan had an original maturity of October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
50,000
—
In May 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 5000,000 . The loan had an original maturity of October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
500,000
—
In May 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 10,000 . The loan had an original maturity of October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
10,000
—
In May 2021, we entered into a six-month loan with a individual in the amount of $ 200,000 . The loan had an original maturity of October 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
200,000
—
In November 2021, we entered into a one-year loan with a individual in the amount
of $ 300,000 .
The loan had an original maturity of November 2021 with principal and interest due at maturity. The loan was extended to April 2022.
7 %
300,000
—
Total notes payable
$ 2,967,812
$ 2,239,780
Less current portion
( 2,967,812 )
( 999,736 )
Long-term notes payable
$ -
$ 1,240,044
Interest expense on notes payable was $ 376,572 and $ 50,592 for the years
ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Accrued interest was $ 171,452 and $ 271,533 at 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 – Notes Payable, Related Party
Notes Payable, Convertible Bridge Loans Payable, Revenue Financing Arrangements and Bridge Loan Payable, continued
Schedule of Notes payable
Interest Rate
December
31, 2021
December
31, 2020
Related Parties Notes Payable
In December 2020, we entered into an 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 $ 114,444 with the final payment due June 2022.
2.0 %
653,081
2,000,000
Less current portion
( 653,081
)
( 1,333,333 )
Long-term notes payable
$ —
$ 666,667
Interest expense on related party notes payable was
$ 26,409
and $ 37,967
for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Accrued interest was $ 0
at both December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 – Notes Payable, Related Party
Notes Payable, Convertible Bridge Loans Payable, Revenue Financing Arrangements and Bridge Loan Payable, continued
Schedule of Notes payable
Interest Rate
December 31, 2021
December 31, 2020
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. The loan was settled in 2021.
See left
$ —
$ 100,000
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 4 – Notes Payable, Related Party
Notes Payable, Convertible Bridge Loans Payable, Revenue Financing Arrangements and Bridge Loan Payable, continued
Interest expense on the convertible bridge loans payable
was $ 26,667 and $ 117,785 for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Accrued
interest was $ 0 and $ 117,785 as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.
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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 2021 and 2020, we are required to make monthly
payments of $ 49,500 and $ 45,000 , respectively.
There were no unpaid royalties at December 31, 2021.
We paid the guaranteed minimum royalty payments of $ 594,000 and $ 540,000 for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, 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 is approximately $ 31,000 annually until the license agreement is fully amortized. The asset
is being amortized over a 10 -year useful life.
Note 6 – Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency)
Common Stock
At March 31, 2020, we issued 272,584 shares of common stock in exchange
for services provided to us. At March 31, 2021, we issued 168,333 shares of common stock in exchange for services provided to us. At September
30, 2021, we issued 2,136,819 shares of common stock in exchange for services provided to us. At December 31, 2021, we issued 967,497
shares of common stock in exchange for services provided to us. For the year-ended December 31, 2021 the shares were valued at a fair
market value stock price based on the agreement date. We recognized share-based compensation expense of $ 11,128,066 , which is classified
within the other general and administrative line on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 6 – Deficiency in Stockholders’
Equity, continued
Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
In July 2020, the 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 930,303 shares of the common stock and 650,000 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company, $0.001 par value per share at a purchase
price of $3.30 per share for aggregate gross proceeds of $ 3,070,000 .
In January 2021, the Board of Directors approved
a private placement offering of 1,212,121
shares of the common stock of the Company, $0.001 value per share at a purchase price of $3.30 per share for aggregate gross proceeds
of $ 4,000,000
(“PPM”). As part of the PPM, each purchaser received a warrant to purchase one share for every two shares purchased.
In February 2021, we completed our PPM by issuing a total of 1,212,355
of shares and 606,179 warrants receiving gross proceeds of approximately $ 4,000,000 .
Stock Plans
2012 Plan
On May 2012, the Board adopted the 2012 Stock Incentive
Plan (the “2012 Plan”), which provided for the grant of Incentive Stock Options, Non-Qualified Stock Options, Restricted Stock
Awards, Restricted Stock Units and Stock Appreciation Rights to eligible recipients. The total number of shares that may be issued under
the 2012 plan was 1,362,920 .
Concurrently with the consummation of the Merger,
the outstanding options to purchase 374,803 shares were cancelled and replaced with warrants to purchase 374,804 shares at an exercise
price of $ 2.20 , and the 2012 Plan was retired.
2020 Plan
On August 2020, the Board adopted the 2020 Stock Incentive
Plan (the “2020 Plan”), which provides for the grant of Options, Restricted Stock Awards, Stock Appreciation Rights, Performance
Units and Performance Bonuses to consultants and eligible recipients. The total number of shares that may be issued under the 2020 plan
was 2,313,133 .
At December 31, 2021, 1,065,000 options have been
granted under the 2020 Plan.
The fair value of stock options recognized in the
period has been estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Assumptions used in the options pricing model for the period
are provided below:
Schedule of assumptions used in Black-Scholes option pricing model
December 31, 2021
Risk-free interest rates
0.84 %
Exercise price
$ 2.60
Expected life
5 years
Expected volatility
160.0 %
Expected dividends
—
Assumptions used in the warrants pricing model for
the period are provided below:
Schedule of assumptions used in Black-Scholes option pricing model
December 31, 2021
Risk-free interest rates
0.93 %
Exercise price
$ 1.85
Expected life
5 years
Expected volatility
165.3 %
Expected dividends
The company recognized stock option expense of $ 283,473
for the year ended December 31, 2021. No forfeitures were recorded.
A summary of the Company’s stock option plan
and changes during the year ended is as follows:
Schedule of stock option plan
Plan Category
No. of Shares to be Issued Upon Exercise or Vesting of Outstanding Stock Options
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Stock Options
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities
Equity compensation plan approved by board of directors
1,065,000
2.60
1,248,133
Total
1,065,000
2.60
1,248,133
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Warrants/Options
The total amount of outstanding warrants/options are
summarized below:
Schedule of Warrant Options Activity
[A]
454,064
[B]
124,162
[C]
908,129
[D]
650,000
[E]
606,179
[F]
374,803
[G]
1,884,833
[H]
833,333
[I]
333,333
[J]
3,900,000
[K]
1,065,000
[L]
29,998
Total
11,163,834
[A] Warrant Issuance-Series A Convertible
Preferred Stock
As an incentive to convert their Series A preferred
stock, in March 2020, we issued 333,333 new warrants to the holders of our Series A preferred stock to purchase shares of SBG common stock.
Concurrently with the consummation of the Merger, these warrants were exchanged for warrants to purchase 454,064 of Splash Beverage Group,
Inc. shares all of which were outstanding as of December 31, 2021. These warrants have a 3 -year term and expire March 2023.
[B] Warrant Issuance-Series B Convertible
Preferred Stock
As part of the sale and issuance of 1,777,892 shares
of our Series B Convertible Preferred Stock, we issued 888,946 warrants to purchase shares our common stock. The warrants have a 5 -year
term and at December 31, 2021, there are 124,162 warrants outstanding.
[C] Warrant Issuance-GMA Bridge Holdings,
LLC Consulting Services
We issued 454,307 warrants to purchase shares of our
common stock as part of our consulting agreement with GMA Bridge Holdings, LLC (“GMA), at December 31, 2019. These warrants subsequently
were exchanged for 908,615 warrants in March 2020 as an incentive for GMA to convert indebtedness and accrued interest into shares of
our common stock. At December 31, 2021 all 908,615 warrants remain outstanding.
[D] We issued 650,000 warrants to purchase common
stock of the Company in connection with the July 2020 private placement offering of 930,303 shares of common stock
[E] We issued 606,179 warrants to purchase common
stock of the Company in connection with the January 2021 private placement offering of 1,212,121 shares of common stock.
[F] We issued 374,803 warrants to purchase common
stock, as a replacement of cancelled outstanding options concurrent with the March 2020 Merger
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
[G] In December 2020 we granted 1,884,833 warrants
to purchase common stock of the Company to employees, consultants, and directors. These warrants vest over three years
[H] In December 2020 we granted 833,333 warrants to
purchase common stock of the Company to our board of directors. These warrants vest over two years
[I] In May 2021 we granted 333,333 warrants to purchase
common stock of the Company to a director. These warrants vest, equally, over two years
[J] We issued 3,750,000 warrants to purchase common
stock of the Company in connection with the June 2021 underwritten public offering of 3,750,000 shares of common stock, in addition to
150,000 warrants to purchase common stock of the Company to the representative underwriter.
[K] In September 2021 we granted 1,065,000 options
to purchase common stock of the Company to employees, consultants, and directors. These options vest over three years.
[L] In September 2021 we granted 29,998 warrants to
purchase common stock of the Company to consultants. These warrants vest over three years.
A summary of the Company’s stock option plan
and warrants and their respective changes during the year ended is as follows:
Schedule of options and warrants
Options
December 31, 2021
Balance - beginning of the year
—
$ —
Granted
1,065,000
2.60
Exercises
—
—
Cancelled
—
—
Balance - end of the year
1,065,000
$ 2.60
Warrants
December
31, 2021
Balance
- beginning of the year
6,168,837
$ 2.11
Granted
3,929,998
3.29
Exercises
—
—
Cancelled
—
—
Balance
- end of the year
10,098,835
$ 2.51
Shareholder Advances and Liability to Issue
Stock and Warrants
We have multiple agreements with consultants in the
amount of $ 0.4
million to be paid by the issuance of the common stock of the Company. We incurred $ 0.3 million is investor relations costs
which will be settled by us issuing the consultant common stock. The stock price will be valued using the 10-day average price of the
company’s stock from the issuance date. As part of our private placement memoranda, we owe an investor 33,333 shares at $ 3.30 of
the Company’s common stock.
Note 7 – 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.
There are related party notes payable of $ 0.7
and $ 1.3 million outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. See note 4.
.
Note 8 – Investment in Salt Tequila USA,
LLC
The Company has a marketing and distribution agreement
with SALT in Mexico for the manufacturing of our Tequila product line.
The Company has a 22.5 % percentage interest in SALT
Tequila USA, LLC (“SALT”), and has the right to increase its ownership to 37.5 %. This investment is accounted for at cost.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 9 – 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 , with original expiration on June
30, 2021 . We renewed the lease which is for an additional 36 months which expires on June 30, 2024.
Effective November 2019, we entered into a lease with
Interport Logistics, LLC. The lease term commenced on November 11, 2019 and is scheduled to expire on November 11, 2022 .
Effective May 2019, we entered into a warehouse lease in Mexico.
The lease commenced May 1, 2019 and was scheduled to expire after 24 months, on April 1, 2021 . We have negotiated a one-year extension for our Mexican warehouse.
Effective January 2021, we entered into a lease agreement
for the right to use and occupy office space in Sarasota Florida. The lease term commenced January 18, 2021 and is scheduled to expire
after 18 months, on July 31, 2022 .
Effective January 2021, we entered into a lease agreement
for the right to use and occupy office space located in Miami Florida. The lease term commenced January 1, 2021 and
is scheduled to expire after 60 months, on December 31, 2025 .
The following table presents the discounted present
value of minimum lease payments for our office and warehouses to the amounts reported as operating lease liabilities on the consolidated
balance sheet at December 31, 2021:
Maturities of lease liabilities
Undiscounted Future Minimum Lease Payments
Operating Lease
2022
342,273
2023
276,318
2024
252,000
2025
252,036
Total
1,122,626
Amount representing imputed interest
( 95,873 )
Total operating lease liability
1,026,753
Current portion of operating lease liability
294,067
Operating lease liability, non-current
$
732,686
The table below presents information for lease costs
related to our operating leases at December 31, 2021:
Lease costs
Operating lease cost:
Amortization of leased assets
$ 287,335
Interest of lease liabilities
46,219
Total operating lease cost
$ 333,554
The table below presents lease- related terms and
discount rates at December 31, 2021:
Summary of lease-related terms and discount rates
Remaining term on leases
7 to months 48
Incremented borrowing rate
5.0 %
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 10 – 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 11 – 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.
In April 2021, we received notification of forgiveness
for the entire outstanding balance.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 12 – 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.
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information
Revenue
2021
2020
Splash Beverage Group
4,459,409
404,128
E-Commerce
6,856,593
1,896,599
Total Revenues continuing operations
11,316,002
2,300,727
Total Revenues discontinuing operations
1,112,878
675,213
Total Assets
2021
2020
Splash Beverage Group
14,857,191
8,403,670
E-Commerce
913,312
505,646
Medical Devices - Discontinued
473,461
316,572
Total Assets
16,243,964
9,225,888
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 13 – 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.
Stock Price Guarantee
We have a commitment to issue additional shares associated
with specific stock price guarantee granted to an investor. The stock price guarantee expired March 2021. No additional shares were needed
to be issued under the Stock Price Guarantee.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 14 – Registration Statement
Underwriting Agreement
On June 10, 2021, the Company entered into an underwriting
agreement ( “Underwriting Agreement”) relating to an underwritten public offering (the “Offering”) of common stock,
no par value per share (the “Common Stock”) and warrants to purchase one share of Common Stock (the “Warrants”).
Pursuant to the Offering, the Company sold 3,750,000 shares of Common Stock and 4,312,500 Warrants, which include 562,500 Warrants sold
upon the partial exercise of the Underwriters’ over-allotment, for total gross proceeds of approximately $15 million. After deducting
the underwriting commissions, discounts, and offering expenses payable by the Company, the Company received net proceeds of approximately
$13.2 million.
Representative’s Warrants
On June 15, 2021, pursuant to the Underwriting Agreement,
the Company issued the Representative’s Warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 150,000 shares of Common Stock. The Representative’s
Warrants may be exercised beginning on December 10, 2021 until June 10, 2026. The initial exercise price of each Representative Warrant
is $ 4.60 per share, which represents 115% of the Offering Price.
Note 15 – Tax Provision
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, 2021, the Company’s net operating
loss carryforward for Federal income tax purposes was $ 72,717,718 , 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, 2021 and 2020 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:
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation
2021
2020
Federal Statutory Tax Rate
21.00 %
21.00 %
Permanent Differences
( 4.00 )%
( 4.63 )%
Change in Valuation Allowance
( 17.00 )%
( 16.37 )%
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:
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
2021
2020
Deferred Tax Assets:
Net Operating Losses
$ 18,430,306
$ 12,544,738
Deferred Rent
380
380
Accrued Interest/Interest Expense Limitation
1,145,380
1,031,967
Total deferred tax assets
19,576,065
13,577,085
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Depreciation
( 139,828 )
( 179,561 )
Total deferred tax liabilities
( 139,828 )
( 179,561 )
Less: Valuation allowance
( 19,436,237 )
( 13,397,525 )
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 2019 through 2021.
Note 16
– Business Combinations
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 updated purchase price for the acquisition:
Schedule of 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
Brands
4,459,000
Customer relationships
957,000
Goodwill
256,823
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 17 – Subsequent Events
In February 2022, the Company received
approximately $ 9 million
as part of a drawdown of their S-3 in connection with the sale of 2.3
million common shares.
Signed distribution agreement since December 31,
2021:
● Heimark
Distributing – Southern California
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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, 2021. 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, 2021.
(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
Chief Executive Officer and Director
Fatima Dhalla
67
Interim Chief Financial Officer
William Meissner
55
President, Chief Marketing Officer
Justin Yorke
55
Director
Peter McDonough
63
Director
Candace Crawford
66
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 by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and serve at the discretion of the Board.
Robert Nistico, age 57, on March
31, 2020 became the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of the Company. Since 2012, Mr. Nistico has served as the Chief
Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Splash Beverage Group, Inc., prior to the Company’s acquisition by CMS. Mr. Nistico
also served as the president of Viva Beverages, LLC from 2009 to 2011. Mr. Nistico was the fifth employee at Red Bull North America, Inc.
where he worked from 1996 to 2007 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.
Fatima Dhalla, 67, has served as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer Since February 2022. Ms. Dhalla has provided consulting
services to clients on the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, system implementation and financial reporting since 2017. From 2015 to 2017, Ms.
Dhalla served as the Chief Financial Officer of Maverick Brands, LLC, a beverage company producing and selling coconut water. Ms. Dhalla
is educated in the United Kingdom as a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants in 1987.
William Meissner, 55, became the
President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Company in May of 2020. Mr. Meissner is a proven leader with more than twenty years of success
in growing consumer brand companies with both large multinational and medium sized entrepreneurial organizations. Meissner has held several
other leadership and board director roles. Prior to Splash Meissner was a board director and CEO in a beverage vertical organized by a
mid-cap PE firm designed to acquire and build emerging brands, where he acquired two legacy tea brands from Nestle, Sweet Leaf Tea and
Tradewinds Tea. Meissner served as CEO and Board Director or Genesis Today, Inc. a plant based superfood and supplement company, CEO and
Board Director of a joint venture between Distant Lands Coffee Inc. and Caffitaly Systems s.p.a called Tazza Pronto Inc., CEO and Board
Director of Jones Soda Inc., President of Talking Rain Beverages, Inc., Chief Marketing Officer of Coca-Cola’s Fuze Beverages, Brand
Director of PepsiCo’s SoBe Beverages and Category Manager of Nutritional Beverages for Tetra Pak Inc. Meissner has an MBA from the
University of Pittsburgh’s Katz Graduate School of Business and a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University. Meissner
is married with three children and enjoys mountain bike riding, golf and volunteering.
Justin Yorke, age 55, became
a member of the Board of the Company on March 31, 2020. 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 over 10 years, he managed funds for a
private Swiss Bank, Darier Henstch from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, from 1995 to 1997, Mr. Yorke managed funds for Peregrine
Investments and from 1990 to 1995 Unifund, Asia, Ltd, Hong Kong, a high net-worth family office headquartered Geneva, Switzerland.
From 2000 to 2004, he was a partner at Asiatic Investment Management, based in San Francisco. Since 2004, Mr. Yorke has been a
partner in San Gabriel Advisors, LLC and Arroyo Capital Management, LLC and is the manager of the San Gabriel Fund, JMW Fund and
Richland Fund. The funds are highly diversified in focus with investment holdings, public, private equity and debt investments and
real estate investments. He has a B.A. degree from UCLA. Mr. Yorke is the principal of WesBev LLC, which prior to the merger between
CMS and our Company was the majority shareholder of the Company. He also is an acting director and audit committee chair of Processa
Pharmaceuticals, (ticker: PCSA). Mr. Yorke served as non-executive Chairman of Jed Oil and a
Director/CEO at JMG Exploration.
Peter J. McDonough, age 63, has
served as an independent director of the Company since October 5, 2020 and previously served as a member of the Board of Splash Beverage
Group, Inc. prior to the Company’s acquisition by CMS. Mr. McDonough brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience
from an array of global industry leading consumer goods companies. Most recently, Mr. McDonough was Chief Executive Officer of Trait Biosciences,
Inc. (2019-2022) after serving as an independent management consultant (2016-2018). Earlier , Mr. McDonough served as President, Chief
Marketing and Innovation Officer for Diageo North America (2006-2015). Prior to joining Diageo, Mr. McDonough was Vice President, European
Marketing at The Procter & Gamble Company (2004-2006), where he led the Duracell Battery and Braun Appliance marketing organizations.
From 2002 to 2004, Mr. McDonough was a member of the graduate 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 brands like Mach3 Turbo and Venus Razors.
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. He is also an independent director on the Board of Franklin BSP Realty Trust (NYSE : FBRT).
Candace Crawford, age 66, has
served as an independent director since May 24, 2021. Ms. Crawford is a highly accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more
than 30 years of success across the food and beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, retail, and commercial real estate industries.
Her broad areas of expertise include strategic planning, growth and growing businesses, financial acumen, P&L, operations, and governance.
Since 2017, Ms. Crawford has served as an adviser and board member to various companies. Ms. Crawford has sat on the board of Vive Organic
since February 2019 and the board of Skin Te since June 2018. She served as the CEO of Coco Libre from 2015 to 2017. Under her management,
she was able to expand distribution, grow product innovation and build awareness of the flagship coconut water brand Coco Libre. Prior
to this, she was the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at Zico Beverages LLC from 2009 to 2013. Before making her debut
in the beverage world, Candace was the Chief Financial Officer for five different companies including Metropolitan Theaters; Virgin Entertainment
Group; Resort Theaters of America; OMP; and Ancora Capital. Ms. Crawford holds a Bachelor of Science in Business from the University of
Southern California and is a Certified Public Accountant.
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Family Relationships
There are no family relationships among and between
the issuer’s directors, officers, persons nominated or chosen by the issuer to become directors or officers, or beneficial owners
of more than ten percent of any class of the issuer’s equity securities.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section
16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and officers, and the persons who beneficially own more than 10% of our Common Stock,
to file reports of ownership and changes in ownership with the SEC. Copies of all filed reports are required to be furnished to us
pursuant to Rule 16a-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act. Based solely on the reports received by us and on the representations
of the reporting persons, we believe that these persons have complied with all applicable filing requirements during the year ended December
31, 2021.
Delinquent
Section 16(a) Reports
Based
solely on the reports received by us and on the representations of the reporting persons, we believe that these persons have complied
with all applicable filing requirements during the year ended December 31, 2021, with the exception of warrants to purchase common stock
granted to Robert Nistico, Justin Yorke, Peter McDonough, and Candace Crawford on September 30, 2021 with an exercise price of $2.60 per
warrant. The foregoing grants will be reported pursuant to Section 16 immediately following the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Committees of the Board
of Directors
Audit Committee
We have
separately designated an Audit Committee. The Audit Committee is responsible for, among other things, the appointment, compensation,
removal and oversight of the work of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, overseeing the accounting and
financial reporting process of the Company, and reviewing related person transactions. Our Audit Committee is comprised of Peter McDonough
and Candace Crawford. Under NYSE listing standards and applicable SEC rules, all the directors on the audit committee must be independent.
Also, as a smaller reporting company, we are only required to maintain an audit committee of two independent directors. Our Board has
determined that Peter McDonough and Candace Crawford are independent under NYSE listing standards and applicable SEC rules. Candace Crawford
is the Chairperson of the audit committee. Each member of the audit committee is financially literate and our Board has determined that
Candace Crawford qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” as defined in applicable SEC rules. The Audit Committee
operates under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors, which can be found in on our website at www.splashbeveragegroup.com.
During 2021, the Audit Committee held four meetings in person or through conference calls.
Compensation
and Management Resources Committee
We have established a Compensation
and Management Resources Committee of our Board of Directors. The purpose of the Compensation and Management Resources Committee is to
assist the Board in discharging its responsibilities relating to executive compensation, succession planning for the Company’s executive
team, and to review and make recommendations to the Board regarding employee benefit policies and programs, incentive compensation plans
and equity-based plans.
The members of our Compensation
and Management Resources Committee are Peter McDonough and Candace Crawford. Candace Crawford is the
chairperson of the Compensation and Management Resources Committee .
Under NYSE listing standards, we are required to have at least two members of
the compensation committee, all of whom must be independent directors. Our board of directors has determined that each of Peter J. McDonough
and Candace Crawford is independent under NYSE listing standards. The Compensation and Management
Resources Committee is responsible for, among other things, (a) reviewing all compensation arrangements for the executive officers of
the Company and (b) administering the Company’s stock option plans. The Compensation and Management Resource Committee operates
under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors, which can be found on our website at www.splashbeveragegroup.com within
the “Investor Information” section.
The duties and responsibilities
of the Compensation and Management Resources Committee in accordance with its charter are to review and discuss with management and the
Board the objectives, philosophy, structure, cost and administration of the Company’s executive compensation and employee benefit
policies and programs; no less than annually, review and approve, with respect to the Chief Executive Officer and the other executive
officers (a) all elements of compensation, (b) incentive targets, (c) any employment agreements, severance agreements and change in control
agreements or provisions, in each case as, when and if appropriate, and (d) any special or supplemental benefits; make recommendations
to the Board with respect to the Company’s major long-term incentive plans applicable to directors, executives and/or non-executive
employees of the Company and approve (a) individual annual or periodic equity-based awards for the Chief Executive Officer and other executive
officers and (b) an annual pool of awards for other employees with guidelines for the administration and allocation of such awards; recommend
to the Board for its approval a succession plan for the Chief Executive Officer, addressing the policies and principles for selecting
a successor to the Chief Executive Officer, both in an emergency situation and in the ordinary course of business; review programs created
and maintained by management for the development and succession of other executive officers and any other individuals identified by management
or the Compensation and Management Resources Committee; review the establishment, amendment and termination of employee benefits plans,
review employee benefit plan operations and administration; and any other duties or responsibilities expressly delegated to the Compensation
and Management Resources Committee by the Board from time to time relating to the Committee’s purpose.
The Compensation and Management
Resources Committee may request any officer or employee of the Company or the Company’s outside counsel to attend a meeting of the
Compensation and Management Resources Committee or to meet with any members of, or consultants to, the Compensation and Management Resources
Committee. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer does not attend any portion of a meeting where the Chief Executive Officer’s
performance or compensation is discussed, unless specifically invited by the Compensation and Management Resources Committee.
The Compensation and Management
Resources Committee has the sole authority to retain and terminate any compensation consultant to be used to assist in the evaluation
of director, Chief Executive Officer or other executive officer compensation or employee benefit plans and has sole authority to approve
the consultant’s fees and other retention terms. The Compensation and Management Resources Committee also has the authority to obtain
advice and assistance from internal or external legal, accounting or other experts, advisors and consultants to assist in carrying out
its duties and responsibilities and has the authority to retain and approve the fees and other retention terms for any external experts,
advisors or consultants.
During 2021, the Compensation
Management Resources Committee held two meetings in person or through conference calls.
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Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for overseeing
the appropriate and effective governance of the Company, including, among other things, (a) nominations to the Board of Directors and
making recommendations regarding the size and composition of the Board of Directors and (b) the development and recommendation of appropriate
corporate governance principles. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee consists of Peter McDonough and Candace Crawford, each
of whom is an independent director (as defined under Section 803 of the NYSE American LLC Company Guide). The Chairperson of the committee
is Peter McDonough. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee operates under a written charter adopted by the Board of Directors,
which can be found on our website at www.splashbeveragegroup.com within the “Investor Information” section.
The Nominating and Corporate Governance
Committee adheres to the Company’s bylaws provisions and Securities and Exchange Commission rules relating to proposals by stockholders
when considering director candidates that might be recommended by stockholders, along with the requirements set forth in the committee’s
Policy with Regard to Consideration of Candidates Recommended for Election to the Board of Directors, also available on our website. The
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee of the Board of Directors is responsible for identifying and selecting qualified candidates
for election to the Board of Directors prior to each annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders. In identifying and evaluating
nominees for director, the Committee considers each candidate’s qualities, experience, background and skills, as well as other factors,
such as the individual’s ethics, integrity and values which the candidate may bring to the Board of Directors.
During 2021, the Compensation
Management Resources Committee held two meetings in person or through conference calls.
Meetings
of the Board of Directors same as above
During 2021,
the Board of Directors held five meetings. During 2021, each member of our Board of Directors attended at least 75%
of the aggregate of all meetings of our Board of Directors and of all meetings of
committees of our Board of Directors on which such member served that were held during the period
in which such director served.
The Board of Directors also approved certain
actions by unanimous written consent.
Director Independence
The NYSE
listing standards require that a majority of our Board be independent. Our Board has determined that Peter J. McDonough and Candace Crawford
are “independent directors” as defined in the NYSE listing standards. Our independent directors will have regularly scheduled
meetings at which only independent directors are present.
Involvement in Certain
Legal Proceedings
Our Directors and Executive Officers have not been
involved in any of the following events during the past ten years:
1.
any
bankruptcy petition filed by or against such person or any business of which such person was a general partner or executive
officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time;
2.
any
conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other
minor offenses);
3.
being
subject to 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 his involvement in any type of business, securities or
banking activities or to be associated with any person practicing in banking or securities activities;
4.
being
found by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action, the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed,
suspended, or vacated;
5.
being
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 any federal or state securities or commodities law or
regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial institutions or insurance companies, or any law or regulation prohibiting
mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
6.
being
subject of or party to any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended, or vacated, of any self-regulatory organization,
any registered entity 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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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.
Board leadership structure
and role in risk oversight
The Board of Directors oversees
our business and affairs and monitors the performance of management. In accordance with corporate governance principles, the Board of
Directors does not involve itself in day-to-day operations. The directors keep themselves informed through discussions with the Chief
Executive Officer and other key executives, visits to the Company’s facilities, by reading the reports and other materials that
we send them and by participating in Board and committee meetings. Each director’s term will continue until the election and qualification
of his or her successor, or his or her earlier death, resignation or removal.
Code of Ethics
We have
adopted a code of business conduct and ethics that applies to our directors, officers (including our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial
Officer and any person performing similar functions) and employees. Our Code of Ethics is available at our website at www.splashbeveragegroup.com .
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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.
Name
Year
Salary
Bonus
Stock Awards
Options
Total
Robert Nistico
2020
325,000
162,500
750,000
1,237,500
Robert Nistico
2021
325,000
162,500
1,378,000
1,865,500
Bill Meissner
2020
272,500
937,501
1,210,001
Bill Meissner
2021
325,000
162,500
260,000
747,500
Dean Huge
2020
150,000
30,000
450,000
630,000
Dean Huge
2021
150,000
30,000
225,334
405,334
Directors Compensation
During the fiscal year ended December
31, 2021, our directors were paid compensation in both cash and options for serving as Directors of the Company.
Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End
The following table summarizes the total outstanding
equity awards as of December 31, 2021, for each Named Executive Officer:
Name
Grant
Date
Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Exercisable
Option Awards Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options Unexercisable
Option
Exercise
Price
Option
Expiration
Date
Robert Nistico
12/9/2019
159,008
—
2.19
12/8/2024
Robert Nistico
9/30/2021
176,667
353,333
2.60
9/29/2026
Bill Meissner
9/30/2021
33,333
66,667
2.60
9/29/2026
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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 March 31, 2022, 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, subject to applicable community property laws. Unless
otherwise specified, the address for each of the persons named in the table is 1314 E Las Olas Blvd. Suite 221, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33301.
Our calculation of the percentage
of beneficial ownership prior to this offering is based on 25,655,515 shares of common stock outstanding as of April 2, 2021. We have
determined beneficial ownership in accordance with the rules of the SEC, and the information is not necessarily indicative of beneficial
ownership for any other purpose. Under Rule 13d-3 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), a beneficial
owner of a security includes any person who, directly or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or
otherwise has or shares: (i) voting power, which includes the power to vote or to direct the voting of shares; and (ii) investment power,
which includes the power to dispose or direct the disposition of shares. Certain shares may be deemed to be beneficially owned by more
than one person (if, for example, persons share the power to vote or the power to dispose of the shares). In addition, shares are deemed
to be beneficially owned by a person if the person has the right to acquire the shares (for example, upon exercise of an option) within
60 days of the date as of which the information is provided. In computing the percentage ownership of any person or persons, the amount
of shares outstanding is deemed to include the amount of shares beneficially owned by such person or persons (and only such person or
persons) by reason of these acquisition rights.
Name
Shares of Common
Stock
Percentage of
Common Stock
Executive Officers and Directors
Robert Nistico
1,310,070
3.9 %
Justin Yorke(1)
5,766,690
17.2 %
Peter McDonough
22,716
0.1 %
Candace Crawford
—
—
Officers and Directors as a Group (5 individuals)
7,099,475
21.1 %
5% or greater owners:
LK Family Partnership
1,788,376
5.3 %
Total
8,887,851
35.0 %
(1)
Of which 2,812,000 shares are held by WesBev LLC, 1,398,011 shares are held by JMW Fund LLC, 790,853 shares are held by San Gabriel LLC and 765,825 shares are held by Richland Fund LLC. All funds are managed by Mr. Yorke.
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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, 2021, that we were a participant or will be a participant 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.
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 $0 as of
March 31, 2021. The related party payable to the CEO bears no interest and is due on demand. We also assumed a $50,000 note for the President
of WesBev LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“WesBev”) who the majority shareholder of CMS
Effective
June 21, 2019, WesBev acquired 2,666,667 shares of common stock from Michael J. West, a founder, director and former principal shareholder
of the Company, consisting of approximately 69.7% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company at the time of the purchase. As
part of his agreement with WesBev, Mr. West undertook to appoint or cause the appointment of up to three persons nominated by WesBev to
the board of directors of the Company. Effective June 21, 2019, the Company sold 112,000 shares of common stock to WesBev for $100,000.
Following these stock purchases WesBev beneficially owned 2,812,000 shares.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
December 31, 2021
Audit
$ 182,430
Audit related
Tax
3,200
Total
$ 185,630
December 31, 2020
Audit
$ 120,352
Audit related
Tax
3,200
Total
$ 123,552
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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 31, 2022
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
Chief Executive Officer and Director
March 31, 2022
(Principle Executive Officer)
/s/ Fatima Dhalla
Fatima Dhalla
Interim Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, Secretary
March 31, 2022
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Justin Yorke
Justin Yorke
Director
March 31, 2022
/s/Peter McDonough
Director
March 31, 2022
Peter McDonough
/s/ Candace Crawford
Candace Crawford
Director
March 31, 2022
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No.
Description
of Exhibit
1.1
Underwriting Agreement dated June 10, 2021 between Splash Beverage Group and EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, as representative of the underwriters named therein (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 1.1 to the Current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 15, 2021)
1.2
Underwriting Agreement dated June 10, 2021 between Splash Beverage Group and EF Hutton, division of Benchmark Investments, LLC, as representative of the underwriters named therein (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 1.1 to the Current report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 17, 2022)
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
Bylaws (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.2 filed with Form 8-K1 filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021)
3.2
Articles of Incorporation filed with the Secretary of State of Nevada (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 3.1 filed with Form8-K filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021)
3.3
Articles of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Nevada (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.2 filed with Form8-K filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021)
3.4
Statement of Merger filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 2.3 filed with Form8-K filed with the SEC on November 15, 2021)
4.1
Form of Common Stock Certificate
4.2
Form of Investor Warrant (incorporated by reference to exhibit 4.1 filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 15, 2021)
4.3
Warrant Agent Agreement between Splash Beverage Group Inc. and Equinity Trust Company dated as of June 15, 2001 (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 filed with the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 15, 2021)
4.4
Description
of Capital Stock
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10.1
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)
10.2
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)
10.3
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on August 18, 2020)
10.4
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)
10.5
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)
10.6
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)
10.7
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)*
10.8
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)
10.9
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)*
10.10
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)
10.11
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on January 21, 2021)
10.12
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)
10.13
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 2, 2021)*
10.14
Form of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 12, 2021)
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10.15
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on February 12, 2021)*
10.16
Form of Subscription Agreement (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.1 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021)
10.17
Form of Warrant (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 10.2 filed with Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 2, 2021)
21.1
Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference herein to Exhibit 21.1 filed with Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 8, 2021)
23.1
Consent of Daszkal Bolton LLP*
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)
*101.INS
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)
*101.PRE
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase (filed herewith)
*101.DEF
Inline
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase (filed herewith)
*104
Cover
Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document filed as Exhibit 101)
* Interactive data files
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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