Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
The information in this
discussion may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including statements
regarding our capital needs, business strategy and expectations. Any statements that are not of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In some cases you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,”
“intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,”
or “continue”, the negative of the terms or other comparable terminology. Actual events or results may differ materially from
the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should
consider various factors, including the risks included from time to time in other reports or registration statements filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission. These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements.
The Company disclaim any obligation to publicly update these statements or disclose any difference between actual results and those reflected
in these statements.
Unless the context
otherwise requires, references in this Form 10-Q to “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”
refer to Splash Beverage Group and its subsidiaries.
The following discussion and analysis should
be read in conjunction with the Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) and Notes to Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited)
filed herewith.
Business Overview
Splash Beverage Group, Inc. (the “Company”,
“Splash”) seeks to identify, acquire, and build early stage or under-valued beverage brands that have strong growth potential
within its distribution system. Splash’s distribution system is comprehensive in the US and is now expanding to select attractive
international markets. Through its division Qplash, Splash’s distribution reach includes e-commerce access to both business-to-business
(B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) customers. Qplash markets well known beverage brands to customers throughout the US that prefer delivery
direct to their office, facilities; and or homes.
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Results of Operations
for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2022.
Revenue
Revenues for the three months ended March 31,
2023 were $5,822,727 compared to revenues of $3,926,573 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The $1,896,154 increase in sales
is due to an increase in our beverage sales of $420,810 with all brands growing versus last year with largest contribution from
TapouT and Copa di Vino. Our revenues from our vertically integrated B2B and B2C e-commerce distribution platform called Qplash
increased $1,475,344 or 60% driven by expanded territory coverage, new products being sold and increased cart size when customers
are checking out.
Cost of Goods Sold
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended
March 31, 2023 were $4,061,228 compared to cost of goods sold for the three months ended March 31, 2022 of $2,635,310. The $1,425,918
increase in cost of goods sold for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023 is primarily due to our increased sales and product
mix shifting to lower margin items in e-commerce business.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the three months ended March
31, 2023 were $5,216,420 compared to $6,975,215 for the three months ended March 31, 2022 a decrease of $1,758,795. The decrease in our
operating expenses was primarily due to non-cash expenses partially offset by increases for the incorporation of new staff, benefit cost,
freight cost and Amazon selling fees. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $3,729,299 as compared to a net loss
of $5,994,408 for the three months ended March 31, 2022. The decrease in net loss is due to higher sales offsetting lower gross margins
and lower operating expenses.
Net Other Income and Expense
Interest expenses for the three months ended
March 31, 2023 was $167,121 compared to $85,879 for the three months ended March 31, 2022.
Other income was $140,404 and $0 for the three
months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022 respectively. The income was related to an insurance settlement.
Amortization of debt discount for the three
months ended March 31, 2023 was $247,661 compared to $0 for three months ended March 31, 2022.
LIQUIDITY, GOING CONCERN CONSIDERATIONS AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Liquidity is the ability of a company to generate
funds to support its current and future operations, satisfy its obligations, and otherwise operate on an ongoing basis. Significant
factors in the management of liquidity are funds generated by operations, levels of accounts receivable and accounts payable and
capital expenditures.
As of March 31, 2023, the Company had total cash and
cash equivalents of $2,145,797, as compared with $4,431,745 at December 31, 2022.
Net cash used for operating activities during the
three months ended March 31, 2023 was $4,103,827 as compared to the net cash used by operating activities for the three months ended March
31, 2022 of $4,675,886. The primary reasons for the change in net cash used are decreases in inventory, accrued expenses and accounts
payable partially offset by increases in account receivables.
For the period March 31, 2023, the Company
had leasehold improvements of $10,571 related to our Copa Di Vino production site. For the period ending March 31, 2022, there
were no capital asset transactions.
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Net cash provided by financing activities during the
three months ended March 31, 2023 was $1,830,059 compared to $8,765,000 provided from financing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2022. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, the Company received $2,000,000 for convertible note, $200,000 from a shareholder
advance, which was offset by repayments to debt holders of $369,941.
The Company has a Securities Purchase Agreement
approved by the Board to raise up to $8.0 million to fund acquisitions, equipment purchases and working capital.
In order to have sufficient cash to fund our operations,
the Company will need to raise additional equity or debt capital. There can be no assurance that additional funds will be available when
needed from any source or, if available, will be available on terms that are acceptable to us. The Company will be required to pursue
sources of additional capital through various means, including debt or equity financings. Future financings through equity investments
are likely to be dilutive to existing stockholders. Also, the terms of securities the Company may issue in future capital transactions
may be more favorable for new investors. Newly issued securities may include preferences, superior voting rights, the issuance of warrants
or other derivative securities, and the issuances of incentive awards under equity employee incentive plans, which may have additional
dilutive effects. Further, the Company may incur substantial costs in pursuing future capital and/or financing, including investment banking
fees, legal fees, accounting fees, printing and distribution expenses and other costs. The Company may also be required to recognize non-cash
expenses in connection with certain securities the Company may issue, such as convertible notes and warrants, which will adversely impact
our financial condition. Our ability to obtain needed financing may be impaired by such factors as the capital markets and our history
of losses, which could impact the availability or cost of future financings. If the amount of capital the Company are able to raise from
financing activities together with our revenues from operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our capital needs, even to the extent that
the Company reduce our operations accordingly, the Company may be required to curtail or cease operations. As a result, there is uncertainty regarding the Company’s ability
to maintain liquidity sufficient to operate its business effectively, which raises substantial doubt as to the Company’s ability
to continue as a going concern for at least twelve months from the date of the consolidated financial
statements being available to be issued.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
Share obligation:
At March 31, 2023 the company had an obligation
to issue 1,500,000 shares related to the February Private Placement, which was issued in May, 2023. The company has an obligation
to issue 100,000 shares to a consultant for services provided.
Minimum Royalty Payments:
The Company have a licensing agreement with ABG TapouT,
LLC (“TapouT”). Under the licensing agreement, the Company have minimum royalty payments to TapouT of $495,000 for the nine
months remaining in 2023
Inventory
Purchase Commitments :
None.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements
(as that term is defined in Item 303 of Regulation S-K) that are reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our
financial condition, revenue or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not required for Smaller
Reporting Companies.
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